tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post2045856175161431448..comments2024-03-27T05:41:17.928+01:00Comments on CRPG Revisiting old classics: Request for good indie RPGs out thereSaintushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-278969673828824742014-03-03T10:34:42.525+01:002014-03-03T10:34:42.525+01:00not sure if this entry should remain buried in the...not sure if this entry should remain buried in the crypt called archive but anyway: Some time ago I got bored and searched for old-school RPGs running on my Linux box - and I found some rather interesting one's at Winterwolves.<br /><br />It took me a while to overcome the Manga-style and the heavy sub-plot regarding "romances" but the turn-based combat system is enjoyable tactical and advancing in the story highly rewarind (leveling gets never old).<br /><br />Planet Stronghold[1] in a SF setting is the older one and the possabilities in combat rather limited, but I like it more because the characters are more "sensible" and not as exaggerated over-sexed* as in<br /><br />Loren the Amazon Princess[2], though the improvement in the combat (2 rows, _much_ more tactical options) make it imho the better game.<br /><br />*) I don't mind male nipples and female under-boobs (or - for that matter - female nipples and male under-boobs :)), but the characters should be believable<br /><br />[1] http://www.winterwolves.com/planetstronghold.htm<br />[2] http://www.winterwolves.com/lorenamazonprincess.htmrenkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-71408584801042044532013-09-07T02:13:03.913+02:002013-09-07T02:13:03.913+02:00Lands of Lore is in desperation we need a Lands of...Lands of Lore is in desperation we need a Lands of Lore 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!<br />Finish the series by treating it with the respect this game series deserves.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-64980496841587639192013-08-11T12:40:29.340+02:002013-08-11T12:40:29.340+02:00I recommend Aethra Chronicles. Indie, classic and ...I recommend Aethra Chronicles. Indie, classic and free, based on the Rolemaster rpg.markodukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-19328244766844025142013-08-09T13:30:03.606+02:002013-08-09T13:30:03.606+02:00Thanks! Every recommendation is welcome although I...Thanks! Every recommendation is welcome although I am put off by future based RPGs.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-16176768254155513382013-08-09T11:15:42.959+02:002013-08-09T11:15:42.959+02:00Not sure if you're still interested in the inp...Not sure if you're still interested in the input, but I can personally recommend Shadowrun Returns, just got released on steam and it is a fantastic turn based rpg, even if a bit linear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222452172429564206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-58779342978101903432013-07-28T14:46:57.208+02:002013-07-28T14:46:57.208+02:00Now I´ve checked most games on the list and there ...Now I´ve checked most games on the list and there is a lot to look forward to. I am just now downloading the demo of Underworld: Swords and SorcerySaintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-54718672977499978522013-07-07T23:03:35.871+02:002013-07-07T23:03:35.871+02:00Thanks for your input. I checked out the website a...Thanks for your input. I checked out the website and I do admit that Dark Disciples looks quite interesting. When time and circumstances permits I will try this out.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-74963915230187164782013-07-07T15:30:24.882+02:002013-07-07T15:30:24.882+02:00Avadon, the Avernum series ( a remake of the Exile...Avadon, the Avernum series ( a remake of the Exile series), the Geneforge series and Nethergate. All of these are spiderweb software games and they are all quite excellent. I believe the Exile series is abandonware now, but I'd still consider it playable. Here's how it all goes:<br /><br />Exile: Escape from the Pit<br />Exile 2: Crystal Souls<br />Exile 3: Ruined World<br />Blades of Exile<br />Nethergate<br />Geneforge 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6<br />Avernum 1, 2, 3 (remakes of Exile 1,2,3)<br />Blades of Avernum<br />Avernum 4, 5, 6 (additions to the series)<br />Nethergate: Resurrection (remake of Nethergate, repolished in Avernum's engine)<br />Avadon: The Black Fortress (new franchise, hopefully)<br />Avernum: Escape from the Pit (remake of Avernum 1, repolished in Avadon's engine).<br /><br />I think you'll agree that's a butload of games.Nikolahttp://addictedgamewise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-68697614375533354532013-07-06T17:31:10.112+02:002013-07-06T17:31:10.112+02:00Hi there! Something I haven't yet seen mention...Hi there! Something I haven't yet seen mentioned:<br /><br />www.dodgysoft.com<br /><br />You'll find the Dark Disciples games there which seem to be exactly what you're looking for. If I may be so selfish, I would especially recommend the campaign I've written with the Dark Disciples II engine, Temple of Eternity (ToE tab on the site). I tried to add depth and detail to aspects not often focused on in CRPGs... hope it shows and you enjoy it!Anthony_Xuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767049522380180398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-48626748017372351462013-06-10T20:16:21.629+02:002013-06-10T20:16:21.629+02:00@Baxter
Nice list, thank you!!
I'd already b...@Baxter<br /><br />Nice list, thank you!!<br /><br />I'd already backed Wasteland 2, Project Eternity and Numenera but Chaos Chronicles, Age of Decadence and Sui Generis look right up my street.<br /><br />God I long for the days of Lands of Lore, Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Torment :)Knoxynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-4310061465546481952013-06-07T12:28:39.233+02:002013-06-07T12:28:39.233+02:00Good post! I really look forward to new games bein...Good post! I really look forward to new games being released soon.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-33240744349970688072013-06-07T00:35:25.066+02:002013-06-07T00:35:25.066+02:00Saintus,
I know you are looking for currently re...Saintus,<br /><br /> I know you are looking for currently released games, but I can recommend a buncg that are upcoming indie RPGS that look like they will be right up your alley:<br /><br />Wasteland 2<br />Chaos Chronicles<br />Shadowrun Returns<br />Dead State<br />Age of Decadence<br />Sui Generis<br />Eschalon Book III<br />Grimoire<br />Project Eternity<br />Numenera<br />Deathfire<br />Realms of Arkania HD remake<br />...and a few more I can't remember!<br /><br />Also for current games I found a few you wight want to check out. The first is Underworld:Swords and Sorcery and the second is Driftmoon, which is a heavy story driven game, but it does have some cartoonish graphics which I know you are not fond of.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177374283931722304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-21545199225848221022013-06-04T18:05:10.439+02:002013-06-04T18:05:10.439+02:00Your Welcome :-)Your Welcome :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134391324777517937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-23815462806897668662013-06-01T23:28:26.757+02:002013-06-01T23:28:26.757+02:00Ah, well they are still on my mind but everyone sa...Ah, well they are still on my mind but everyone says they are so huge and will take forever to complete so I am a little wary about starting up on them. I might do a revisit though with no intention of completing them just to really see what they go for.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-12564381123795807962013-06-01T16:49:45.734+02:002013-06-01T16:49:45.734+02:00I am quite surprised there aren´t more games out t...I am quite surprised there aren´t more games out there. Perhaps this RPG market is really small after all or it is very hard to come through announcing a game. Thanks for all replies though.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-33806024778271795312013-06-01T16:45:41.401+02:002013-06-01T16:45:41.401+02:00Thanks! It was pretty good for its time. I complet...Thanks! It was pretty good for its time. I completed it when it came out.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-79961120699925655992013-05-26T04:10:56.343+02:002013-05-26T04:10:56.343+02:00Everyone has covered about everything I could thin...Everyone has covered about everything I could think of Saintus! Good work all. Ps, my blog is back up Saintus. Check it out if you like. It's just starting, so let me know what you think! Take care!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177374283931722304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-2832895063269053062013-05-25T17:02:45.852+02:002013-05-25T17:02:45.852+02:00Avencast on Steam. Indie - Cheap as Chip - ARPGAvencast on Steam. Indie - Cheap as Chip - ARPGAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134391324777517937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-84643814958145961552013-05-22T20:56:07.093+02:002013-05-22T20:56:07.093+02:00So no Amberstar/Ambermoon ?So no Amberstar/Ambermoon ?Abalienohttp://loopingworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-37445567054883444512013-05-14T16:56:43.597+02:002013-05-14T16:56:43.597+02:00It looks very interesting. I'll come back to c...It looks very interesting. I'll come back to check later.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-68978353091873493762013-05-13T11:30:38.504+02:002013-05-13T11:30:38.504+02:00We are currently developing an adventurous dungeon...We are currently developing an adventurous dungeon crawler 'Aeon of Sands'.<br /><br />http://aeonofsands.schattenkind.net/<br /><br />We release the demo at the end of summer.SiENcEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692392938618610703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-4063465537863481342013-05-13T08:30:42.583+02:002013-05-13T08:30:42.583+02:00I downloaded and tried the demo for some minutes. ...I downloaded and tried the demo for some minutes. It seems detailed and very true to the D&D rules but I have huge problems with the happy, cartoonlike Graphics. I might give it a try though.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-89596744625580859412013-05-11T07:39:40.431+02:002013-05-11T07:39:40.431+02:00Yepp, and now we are waiting for the third part wh...Yepp, and now we are waiting for the third part which should be released in late summer.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-1491551035436163262013-05-11T07:38:56.083+02:002013-05-11T07:38:56.083+02:00Thanks! I will try the demoThanks! I will try the demoSaintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986955720568668168.post-47013849392737666902013-05-11T07:38:29.566+02:002013-05-11T07:38:29.566+02:00Thanks! I will check this out.Thanks! I will check this out.Saintushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241513709473747noreply@blogger.com