What video/computer game are you currently playing?

[muy_thaiguy]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

[TheProwler]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

With the Elder Scroll games, and other RPGs too, I never start a new game. I play it as I play it with the first and only character that I create and that is that. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff in the games because of this, but it makes my first (and only) play-through seem more authentic...not sure if that's the right word...but it is kinda how it happened for me...one chance that counts...just like life.


Do most people here play RPG's with multiple starts/characters/etc.?

[Dukasaur]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

With the Elder Scroll games, and other RPGs too, I never start a new game. I play it as I play it with the first and only character that I create and that is that. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff in the games because of this, but it makes my first (and only) play-through seem more authentic...not sure if that's the right word...but it is kinda how it happened for me...one chance that counts...just like life.


Do most people here play RPG's with multiple starts/characters/etc.?

It's been a long time since I've delved into any RPG's, but when I did I normally played only one character seriously. I sometimes started others, but they never felt "real" to me. Generally, if I found myself starting a new character, it meant the end was in sight and I was due to become bored and drop the game within a couple weeks.

[muy_thaiguy]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

With the Elder Scroll games, and other RPGs too, I never start a new game. I play it as I play it with the first and only character that I create and that is that. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff in the games because of this, but it makes my first (and only) play-through seem more authentic...not sure if that's the right word...but it is kinda how it happened for me...one chance that counts...just like life.


Do most people here play RPG's with multiple starts/characters/etc.?

Well, it doesn't really help that I owned Skyrim on the Xbox for a few years prior to the PC...

But if I don't feel like it's going how I want it to go, or I install a new mod that more or less requires a new game, then I do it.

[Dukasaur]

I played Guitar Hero for the first time last night.

[muy_thaiguy]

I played Guitar Hero for the first time last night.

So many variants, but it flooded the market with too many too soon, ultimately, it went the way of the VHS. Still can't get past Easy mode though.

[Dukasaur]

I played Guitar Hero for the first time last night.

So many variants, but it flooded the market with too many too soon, ultimately, it went the way of the VHS. Still can't get past Easy mode though.

Well, nobody at the party got past Easy mode, either, but then, we didn't expect to.

Most were in the same boat as myself: have seen the game on TV or at the movies, but never had a chance to try it, and were grateful just to finally encounter it in real life.

[macbone]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

With the Elder Scroll games, and other RPGs too, I never start a new game. I play it as I play it with the first and only character that I create and that is that. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff in the games because of this, but it makes my first (and only) play-through seem more authentic...not sure if that's the right word...but it is kinda how it happened for me...one chance that counts...just like life.


Do most people here play RPG's with multiple starts/characters/etc.?

It depends on the game. I've started Final Fantasy VII about five times so far, and I've never gotten through it. I started FF Tactics I think four times, but that's a different type of game. With Morrowind, I've played through it twice, once with a Khajit acrobat, and another time with a Dark Elf mage/fighter. The first time through, I joined only a few factions and House Hlaalu, but the second time through, I joined every faction I could and House Telvanni. This time through, I'm playing a Redguard Adventurer, and I'm planning on doing House Redoran. Plus, there's so many quest mods out there. My first two playthroughs were very different, even though I did the main quest each time. I love games that offer such layers like that.

[demonfork]

I got a PSVita for Christmas. I modified the firmware so that I could run emulators...

I got the emulator for the Sega Genesis so that I could play Mortal Kombat...

So I am currently playing Mortal Kombat for Sega Genesis via my PSVita

[DoomYoshi]

Still dabble in Skyrim, but lately, whenever I try and start a fame with Apachii Sky Hair, and switch to a female character in the character creation menu, I crash to desktop. So long as I don't have it activated, Skyrim works just fine. With it, yeah.

With the Elder Scroll games, and other RPGs too, I never start a new game. I play it as I play it with the first and only character that I create and that is that. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff in the games because of this, but it makes my first (and only) play-through seem more authentic...not sure if that's the right word...but it is kinda how it happened for me...one chance that counts...just like life.


Do most people here play RPG's with multiple starts/characters/etc.?

It depends on the game. I've started Final Fantasy VII about five times so far, and I've never gotten through it. I started FF Tactics I think four times, but that's a different type of game. With Morrowind, I've played through it twice, once with a Khajit acrobat, and another time with a Dark Elf mage/fighter. The first time through, I joined only a few factions and House Hlaalu, but the second time through, I joined every faction I could and House Telvanni. This time through, I'm playing a Redguard Adventurer, and I'm planning on doing House Redoran. Plus, there's so many quest mods out there. My first two playthroughs were very different, even though I did the main quest each time. I love games that offer such layers like that.

They are talking about Western RPGs, not Final Fantasy, I think.

Perhaps I am wrong?

I can't imagine only playing Civilization once, or any procedurally generated game.

[TheProwler]

I've read a little about the differences of Japanese RPGs and Western RPGs...I've only played WRPGs as far as I know...

My understanding is that with JPRGs, you have less control over character development and less choice as far as evil/good, etc..they sound like arcade games with fantasy themes...but I really don't profess to know.

[DoomYoshi]

I've read a little about the differences of Japanese RPGs and Western RPGs...I've only played WRPGs as far as I know...

My understanding is that with JPRGs, you have less control over character development and less choice as far as evil/good, etc..they sound like arcade games with fantasy themes...but I really don't profess to know.

A western rpg is you make a character and explore the world, generally freely.

A jRPG is when you have a party of characters and explore their pre-determined storylines.

There are blurrings of the genres, as in any distinction, but main series final fantasy (except for XI and XIV) is clearly a JRPG and Elder Scrolls is clearly a WRPG.

[tkr4lf]

I've easily played over 20 different characters ( to different extents- some I only do a few quest lines with, some I do everything I can. I guess it just depends on where the character goes) in Morrowind. Back when I had Oblivion for the xbox, I probably played around 10 or so. I've had Skyrim for around 6 months, and I have played/started about 8 characters. I don't think I've gone over level 40 on any of them. I haven't even seen the daedric/dragon armors in game yet. A couple of them didn't go very far at all. I guess I don't see the point in only doing one character. You're definitely missing out on parts of the game. I mean I guess you can make a jack of all trades type that joins every faction and does everything, but it seems much more fun and realistic to make specialists that only do what makes sense for their character. If you have a sneaky wood elf type that uses archery and short blades, then why would you join the companions or the college of winterhold? Why would your mage have any desire to join the thieves guild? Etc., etc.



Anyway, I got to watch my nephews play Far Cry 4 over the holidays. It looked pretty badass. Pretty similar to Far Cry 3, but that's not a bad thing. I have to admit, being able to ride an elephant into an enemy outpost and slaughter them all with a grenade launcher and the charging of your elephant is pretty freaking wicked sweet yo.

[muy_thaiguy]

Charging in on an elephant? Sounds like Dynasty Warriors (take your pick on the number). I know, I know, a lot of people don't like the redundant hack and slash of it, but sometimes, it's just fun to play as Lu Bu (once he's unlocked) and just smash entire armies to smithereens.

[TheProwler]

I've easily played over 20 different characters ( to different extents- some I only do a few quest lines with, some I do everything I can. I guess it just depends on where the character goes) in Morrowind. Back when I had Oblivion for the xbox, I probably played around 10 or so. I've had Skyrim for around 6 months, and I have played/started about 8 characters. I don't think I've gone over level 40 on any of them. I haven't even seen the daedric/dragon armors in game yet. A couple of them didn't go very far at all. I guess I don't see the point in only doing one character. You're definitely missing out on parts of the game. I mean I guess you can make a jack of all trades type that joins every faction and does everything, but it seems much more fun and realistic to make specialists that only do what makes sense for their character. If you have a sneaky wood elf type that uses archery and short blades, then why would you join the companions or the college of winterhold? Why would your mage have any desire to join the thieves guild? Etc., etc.

It's a little humourous that you say I'm missing out on parts of the game while stating that you've never even seen the dragon armours...but I get your point.

I can live with the knowledge that I'll miss parts of a game...heck, I could never picture myself as a wood elf, so I don't think I'll ever play as one. I enjoy the immersion aspect of RPGs so I always pick a character that I can relate to...

[macbone]

I've easily played over 20 different characters ( to different extents- some I only do a few quest lines with, some I do everything I can. I guess it just depends on where the character goes) in Morrowind. Back when I had Oblivion for the xbox, I probably played around 10 or so. I've had Skyrim for around 6 months, and I have played/started about 8 characters. I don't think I've gone over level 40 on any of them. I haven't even seen the daedric/dragon armors in game yet. A couple of them didn't go very far at all. I guess I don't see the point in only doing one character. You're definitely missing out on parts of the game. I mean I guess you can make a jack of all trades type that joins every faction and does everything, but it seems much more fun and realistic to make specialists that only do what makes sense for their character. If you have a sneaky wood elf type that uses archery and short blades, then why would you join the companions or the college of winterhold? Why would your mage have any desire to join the thieves guild? Etc., etc.



Anyway, I got to watch my nephews play Far Cry 4 over the holidays. It looked pretty badass. Pretty similar to Far Cry 3, but that's not a bad thing. I have to admit, being able to ride an elephant into an enemy outpost and slaughter them all with a grenade launcher and the charging of your elephant is pretty freaking wicked sweet yo.

In Morrowind, this isn't necessarily true. The Thieves Guild and the Fighters Guild actually has a rivalry going on, and if you're a member of both, you have to ultimately make a decision on which guild you're going to be loyal to. If you only joined one and not the other, it becomes an Us vs. Them rivalry (appealing in its own right), but I like games that ask the player to make choices that have real consequences.

The problem with Elder Scrolls games is that it's very easy to become great at everything. Starting characters have the most flavor since they can't strictly be great at everything, but maintaining that specialization takes dedication.

[muy_thaiguy]

Rented Bully the other day. Think GTA highschool version, but the guy you play as actually has some moral fiber. Pretty fun, despite the dated graphics (cut scenes are okay though). Would love to see a sequal or even a remastered version of this game.

[warmonger1981]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms are awesome games. To bad they never put one out for PS3 in America.

[tkr4lf]

Charging in on an elephant? Sounds like Dynasty Warriors (take your pick on the number). I know, I know, a lot of people don't like the redundant hack and slash of it, but sometimes, it's just fun to play as Lu Bu (once he's unlocked) and just smash entire armies to smithereens.

I love the DW games, especially the Empires versions of them. You get all the fun of the hack & slash, but with a nice little turn-based strategy game in between. Great fun.

I've easily played over 20 different characters ( to different extents- some I only do a few quest lines with, some I do everything I can. I guess it just depends on where the character goes) in Morrowind. Back when I had Oblivion for the xbox, I probably played around 10 or so. I've had Skyrim for around 6 months, and I have played/started about 8 characters. I don't think I've gone over level 40 on any of them. I haven't even seen the daedric/dragon armors in game yet. A couple of them didn't go very far at all. I guess I don't see the point in only doing one character. You're definitely missing out on parts of the game. I mean I guess you can make a jack of all trades type that joins every faction and does everything, but it seems much more fun and realistic to make specialists that only do what makes sense for their character. If you have a sneaky wood elf type that uses archery and short blades, then why would you join the companions or the college of winterhold? Why would your mage have any desire to join the thieves guild? Etc., etc.

It's a little humourous that you say I'm missing out on parts of the game while stating that you've never even seen the dragon armours...but I get your point.

I can live with the knowledge that I'll miss parts of a game...heck, I could never picture myself as a wood elf, so I don't think I'll ever play as one. I enjoy the immersion aspect of RPGs so I always pick a character that I can relate to...

Haha, fair point. But I will see those armors eventually. I go back and play my older characters from time to time, and eventually I will get to the level that I can find those. Or I will use my warrior dude that's good at smithing to just make them. Some day.

Either way though, that's the beauty of RPG's, and especially the Elder Scrolls-esque RPG's - there is no wrong way to play them. You can play however you like, do whatever you like. Everybody wins.

I've easily played over 20 different characters ( to different extents- some I only do a few quest lines with, some I do everything I can. I guess it just depends on where the character goes) in Morrowind. Back when I had Oblivion for the xbox, I probably played around 10 or so. I've had Skyrim for around 6 months, and I have played/started about 8 characters. I don't think I've gone over level 40 on any of them. I haven't even seen the daedric/dragon armors in game yet. A couple of them didn't go very far at all. I guess I don't see the point in only doing one character. You're definitely missing out on parts of the game. I mean I guess you can make a jack of all trades type that joins every faction and does everything, but it seems much more fun and realistic to make specialists that only do what makes sense for their character. If you have a sneaky wood elf type that uses archery and short blades, then why would you join the companions or the college of winterhold? Why would your mage have any desire to join the thieves guild? Etc., etc.



Anyway, I got to watch my nephews play Far Cry 4 over the holidays. It looked pretty badass. Pretty similar to Far Cry 3, but that's not a bad thing. I have to admit, being able to ride an elephant into an enemy outpost and slaughter them all with a grenade launcher and the charging of your elephant is pretty freaking wicked sweet yo.

In Morrowind, this isn't necessarily true. The Thieves Guild and the Fighters Guild actually has a rivalry going on, and if you're a member of both, you have to ultimately make a decision on which guild you're going to be loyal to. If you only joined one and not the other, it becomes an Us vs. Them rivalry (appealing in its own right), but I like games that ask the player to make choices that have real consequences.

The problem with Elder Scrolls games is that it's very easy to become great at everything. Starting characters have the most flavor since they can't strictly be great at everything, but maintaining that specialization takes dedication.

Ah, yes, the Thieves Guild/Fighters Guild rivalry. I remember that. There actually was a work-around for that though, where you could continue to advance in both quest lines and not have to make the choice. Basically you just stop working for that red-haired chick when she gave you that quest, and went on to the next quest-giver. Game-play wise, it worked. If you were seriously role-playing your character, not so much.

But yes, that is a major problem with Elder Scrolls and any other titles that have a similar leveling system. At least the games have a healthy modding community to remedy those problems though. For Morrowind, I would recommend the Galsiah's Character Development mod. It changes the entire leveling system and tends to keep characters feeling very different, for the entire game. Your mage character will have the stats and abilities of a mage for the entire game, just as your warrior character will have the stats abilities of a warrior for the entire game, etc. etc.. Now, you can still branch out and learn to use a battle axe as a mage should you have that desire, but it will be much harder and take much more time than if you were playing vanilla Morrowind.

[DoomYoshi]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms are awesome games. To bad they never put one out for PS3 in America.

Played ROTK I-IV all the time in the 90s. Even inspired me to start reading the book.

[warmonger1981]

I was just looking at the book on Amazon about 2 months ago but never bought it. Is it any good?

[DoomYoshi]

I was just looking at the book on Amazon about 2 months ago but never bought it. Is it any good?

If you like the ancient Greek poems (lists of people) then you will like it.

[DoomYoshi]

A dystopian document thriller, for those who didn't get enough of the Passport Challenge, and are jealous of saxitoxin:
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/papersplease_storefront

[TheProwler]

90% of my playing time is being dominated by Awesomenauts. It's a lot f fun...but I almost feel guilty spending so much time on one game when I have a long list of games that I own but haven't played yet...

Every once in a while I play an online multiplayer game that I get into and it eats up a lot of my playing time...

[thegreekdog]

While I puffy-heart love Crusader Kings II, it is a very frustrating game to play. I may turn back to Hearts of Iron II if I continue to be rebuffed in establishing the Kingdom of Ireland or the Kingdom of Spain.