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Posted April 05, 2013
Planescape Torment, Neverwinter Nights 1&2, Baldur's Gate 1&2, and other D&D classics up to 80% off

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Posted April 08, 2013
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BlueMooner: When asking for game suggestions, you need to indicate what kind of games interest you. Games other people love you may hate, and vice versa.
I know this is highly subjective, but I guess when I asked, I was looking for an introduction to D&D in general, rather than an specific genre or type of game. The Dungeons and Dragons universe has always interested me, but since getting a game going here is almost impossible, I thought video games might be the next best thing. That being said, I'm more of a story and combat guy, so will check out the Baldur's Gate series to see if it might be my cup of tea. Is Neverwinter Nights worth it for the 'vanilla' single player or are mods and multiplayer where the real action is? I know this is Good Old Games, but I do like pretty graphics.

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Buenro-games: Planescape is likely your best bet if you are on a limited budget. Mainly because it will give you a good bang for the buck. The game is long. I do mean loooong. But don't mistake long for boring. It is well thought off and at the highest standards when it comes to D&D. It also breaks the mold of D&D being in a medieval setting (dragons, knights, swords, etc) which I think gives it a bit of "specialness" in that aspect.

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That's pretty much it, hope my opinion helps a bit.
I'm torn between Baldur's Gate and Planescape at the moment. In my book, quantity is almost as important as quality, so while BG may be more "classic", the promise of a very long game with an excellent story and memorable characters does make a rather compelling argument. Temple of Elemental Evil appeals to me for it's mechanics and the fact it won't punch a hole in my wallet, but I wonder if I'm ready for it.

Thank you both for taking the time to share your answers and opinions, they really helped a lot.
Post edited April 08, 2013 by sushirogue
Posted April 08, 2013
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Buenro-games: They are so well executed that it is the only reason, the only reason I can think as to why this game has such a cult following. Simply incredible.
I don't think it's the dice rolls. I think it's because TOEE was based on a massive D&D module which people loved at the time. I still have mine, including the maps, and it was great to be able to "see" the Temple that we had all adventured in. Exploring Nulb, meeting Burne and Rufus, meeting Big Z (no, not Zaalbar).

It was like finally travelling to a place we'd heard of for years.
Posted April 08, 2013
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sushirogue: I know this is highly subjective, but I guess when I asked, I was looking for an introduction to D&D in general, rather than an specific genre or type of game. The Dungeons and Dragons universe has always interested me, but since getting a game going here is almost impossible, I thought video games might be the next best thing. That being said, I'm more of a story and combat guy, so will check out the Baldur's Gate series to see if it might be my cup of tea. Is Neverwinter Nights worth it for the 'vanilla' single player or are mods and multiplayer where the real action is? I know this is Good Old Games, but I do like pretty graphics.

I'm torn between Baldur's Gate and Planescape at the moment. In my book, quantity is almost as important as quality, so while BG may be more "classic", the promise of a very long game with an excellent story and memorable characters does make a rather compelling argument. Temple of Elemental Evil appeals to me for it's mechanics and the fact it won't punch a hole in my wallet, but I wonder if I'm ready for it.

Thank you both for taking the time to share your answers and opinions, they really helped a lot.
If you're a story guy try Planescape. If you're a combat guy, try Demonstone.

Baldur's Gate have great story, especially 2, but it's a very tactical game as well. If you want to try it for the action (ala Diablo), you're in for a lot of punishment. During a difficult fight scene, it's almost as tactical as a Starcraft game.

While Planescape have the same engine as BG running beneath, you can sidestep lots of the difficult fight via developing Wisdom to talk your way through. Please note that Planescape is not exactly set in D&D universe.

Demonstone is altogether different genre, more like an action beat em up. But once you've invested in the D&D lore, the story holds up quite nicely.

But you might want to check Neverwinter Nights, especially 2 since the NWN 1 didn't age as gracefully as BG. It have that sweet spot between story and action. If you like Dragon Age, NWN 2 should be a great addition.
Posted April 08, 2013
When do the weekend deals usually end? I would like to make a giveaway contest but I don't want to start one and then have the deal end before I handout the prizes.
Posted April 08, 2013
It never occurred to me that my first purchase would actually be a bundle of pure awesomeness! Thanks for this promo!
Posted April 08, 2013
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ZebTm: When do the weekend deals usually end? I would like to make a giveaway contest but I don't want to start one and then have the deal end before I handout the prizes.
Check the timer on right hand corner.

http://www.gog.com/promo/hasbro_stacking_weekend_promo_050413
Posted April 08, 2013
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ZebTm: When do the weekend deals usually end? I would like to make a giveaway contest but I don't want to start one and then have the deal end before I handout the prizes.
1) On the deal page, there's a countdown timer, though it's based on your computer's clock.
2) In a bit more than 20 hours.
3) It's the same for all weekend promos.
Posted April 08, 2013
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ZebTm: When do the weekend deals usually end? I would like to make a giveaway contest but I don't want to start one and then have the deal end before I handout the prizes.
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JMich: 1) On the deal page, there's a countdown timer, though it's based on your computer's clock.
2) In a bit more than 20 hours.
3) It's the same for all weekend promos.
Man, I think I beat you by about 0.01 seconds. LOL.
Posted April 08, 2013
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JMich: 1) On the deal page, there's a countdown timer, though it's based on your computer's clock.
2) In a bit more than 20 hours.
3) It's the same for all weekend promos.
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Buenro-games: Man, I think I beat you by about 0.01 seconds. LOL.
Yeap, had to open the page and look at the counter for how long the promo still has. I usually go with "It will be over by the time I wake up", thus had to check it.
Posted April 08, 2013
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Buenro-games: They are so well executed that it is the only reason, the only reason I can think as to why this game has such a cult following. Simply incredible.
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BlueMooner: I don't think it's the dice rolls. I think it's because TOEE was based on a massive D&D module which people loved at the time. I still have mine, including the maps, and it was great to be able to "see" the Temple that we had all adventured in. Exploring Nulb, meeting Burne and Rufus, meeting Big Z (no, not Zaalbar).

It was like finally travelling to a place we'd heard of for years.
Thank you for your explanation regarding TOEE. You definitely did a much better job than I did with regards to explaining why the game is so loved. I guess that when you are wearing pink tainted glasses, it is difficult to not simply gush about a game like TOEE. Perfect it is not. Awesome it is definitely. Thanks Bluemooner.
Posted April 08, 2013
thanks guys
Posted April 08, 2013
Heh, the IWDs are in the Top Ten now, and NWN 2 is right below System Shock 2 now. This promo seems to be a success. : )

EDIT: Scratch that, NWN 2 just sailed past System Shock 2, Syndicate and Legend of Grimrock. It's on fire!
Post edited April 08, 2013 by Nergal01
Posted April 08, 2013
My youth in one big bundle of awesome. Thank you.
Posted April 08, 2013
Great, another bundle which is too tempting to resist.

Thank your for offeing it *seeing the dollars pouring to gog*
Posted April 08, 2013
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sushirogue: Is Neverwinter Nights worth it for the 'vanilla' single player or are mods and multiplayer where the real action is? I know this is Good Old Games, but I do like pretty graphics.
PST is lots and lots of story, BG is lots of story and lots of combat. IWD is lots and lots of combat. NWN has much less combat than all three and the official story is so-so. Bear in mind though that the first three games all have parties of half a dozen guys, while NWN is just you. Apples and oranges.

Another thing to bear in mind is that D&D has gone through multiple Editions as far as rules. While things don't change too much, there are some hefty differences between editions that will take a little getting used to. As I said before, the first three games are all Second Edition (2E), while TOEE and NWN are both 3.5E. Are you the kind of person who has to play things in order from the beginning, or can you play one game, and then play an older game with (seemingly) more clunky controls and rules?

Also, while there are mods for the first three games, they mostly deal with gameplay AFAIK. NWN OTOH has mods that offer a ton of new adventures, new settings, new everything. Once you've played the first three, you know their stories. While there is an official story for NWN, there are so many adventure mods that you'll never be able to play them all. NWN definitely beats the others in terms of different replayabillity.

As for graphics and an idea of what they're like, I suggest popping over to YT and scanning some Let's Plays of the games. That will give you at least a little idea of what you might like.


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Buenro-games: Thank you for your explanation regarding TOEE. You definitely did a much better job than I did with regards to explaining why the game is so loved. I guess that when you are wearing pink tainted glasses, it is difficult to not simply gush about a game like TOEE. Perfect it is not. Awesome it is definitely. Thanks Bluemooner.
Yeah, there's definitely a vibe that TOEE has all by iteself. Add in the nostalgia, and it was a slam-dunk for most of us. Did you know that TOEE is almost an exact replica of the module? You can easily use the module maps to navigate everywhere.

I assume, of course, that you use the Co8 patch?
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