The Temple of Elemental Evil

utilizing the 3.5 rule set for Dungeons and dragons table top gaming, this still has newer games beat in simplicity of mechanics, it has a few flaws but so does the table top game. if the few flaws in the mechanics were fixed and a sandbox mode was added, this would be the best starting point for a table top game engine hands down.

I went around the local used computer game shops in my town for months and months trying to find a used copy of this game, finally I gave up and decided to buy it from GOG. It initially would not load or function in any manner. After applying updates and a bunch of help from the modding community (who is still active by the way) I got this game running. Let me just say this, I am very pleased with the game. Had it worked right out of the download I would have given it a better rating. The combat is amazing, being a fan of D&D and turn based strategy games, this was a gem for me. One of the best combat orientated video games I have EVER played. honestly. I dislike all of the hack and slash games that are being produced now, or mostly at least. Story wise it falls short. It's okay, but it isn't a Baldurs gate replacement by a long shot. Neverwinter nights the original (no expansions) was as better at telling a story. So there it is just 'okay' enough to get you from one point to another. The graphics are great for the period of development. Sounds are pretty good, I never noticed them being terrible, but to be honest, I usually play music in the background anyway, so I never pay a lot of attention to it. one gripe: I have to 'run as administrator' to play it and make a new save every time and delete my old one. the file corrupted at least 10 times before I figured out that you need a new save each and every time. Annoying,but I got use to it. Over all, it is a 3/5 for me, but only because it is sooo bad before the patches, but after it is playable.

Absolutely love it

Well, my cleric got wounded so I've decided to take a rest. It was impossible to perform, as I am being attacked by new group of random enemies every 30-60 minutes, thus it is impossible to play further. When this kind of thing happened third attempt in a row, I gave up. Shameful, as it looks like an interesting game.

Anyone been able to get this to run on Windows 8.1? I have an i5 3570k processor and a GeForce GTX 660 2gb pci-e card. Is there some trick in the compatibility settings, etc to get this to run? I am not having any luck. It just doesn't do anything. If I can't get this to work then I am just going to get my money back. Thanks