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federal · Mar 22, 2005, 06:44 AM // 06:44

I was turned onto GW this past BWE. I am absolutely hooked. I played for 12 hours straight on saturday (no joke) and reached level 9. Anyway, I've never been into RPGs of any sort, and I was wondering what else is out there? I've pre-ordered GW, now I need something to tide me over until launch. What games would you guys recommend that are similar to GW? Thanks for any help.

Juggalo_Caronie · Mar 22, 2005, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Fable for X-box man...totally....if you don't have an x-box then hmm

maybe morrowind?

federal · Mar 22, 2005, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Ah yes, Fable! I do have an XBOX. I remember a friend of mine trying to get me to play Fable. I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks!

CheopisIV · Mar 22, 2005, 08:03 AM // 08:03

Heh, I've been trying to fill a gap in my RPG needs category after leaving EQ initially 2 1/2 years ago, then again last summer. I've tried many different RPG's and found that nothing really held me over. Now please don't misread this, I now despise EQ because of what its become, but I have been playing RPG's for about 12 years now since I was 13-14 (PnP with friends and Ultima Underworld(PC) back then) EQ did fulfill those needs as its become progressively harder to find other PnP'ers. I've tried CoH, Diablo 2, NWN, Morrowind, Heroes III and IV, and countless other variety of games, but nothing has come close until now. Guildwars, albeit not perfect, seems to me to appease my addiction. If there's any other game out there that lets you interact with others and incorporates all of these elements into it, then I havn't found it, and thats not from lack of trying.
Lol, after re-reading this, I'd like to clarify that gaming doesnt encompass my whole life, but it sure is a nice way to spend a couple hours here and there when I'm not watching Star Trek and painting Battletech miniatures

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Nascent · Mar 22, 2005, 08:54 AM // 08:54

Fable and Morrowind yes. I'd also suggest perhaps Baldur's Gate, and Baldur's Gate 2, oldies but still goodies. Few games I've found have matched those two when it comes to plot.

Though not purely an RPG, the thief series could easilly fill the month till the game comes out. Deadly Shadows was awesome.

whiskas · Mar 22, 2005, 08:55 AM // 08:55

Nethack!
If it was for this gem games like morrowind or diablo wouldn't exist.

Read more about it:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2266805

CheopisIV · Mar 22, 2005, 09:11 AM // 09:11

OMG!! THIS IS BRILLIANT! BRRILLLLIANT!!! Reminds me of the Eamon series for the Apple II back in junior high.

Edit: Logfile=3.4.3 94 0 1 1 16 16 1 20050322 20050322 1 Kni Hum Mal Law MrDave,died of starvation

First try, harder than it looks lol.

Ellestar · Mar 22, 2005, 10:49 AM // 10:49

I don't know how singleplayer RPGs may be similar to GW. If you want to play RPGs, then i suggest Morrowind and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

NetHack is too imba. Maybe someone likes to eat rats/corpses and die from a starvation, but that's definately not me.

Devil's Dictionary · Mar 22, 2005, 11:35 AM // 11:35

Since GuildWars is an online RPG, I doubt there can be a similar game within Single Player RPGs. Also, Fable can be finished in 7 hours playtime and Morrowind is, in my opinion, dull and empty. Knights of the Old Republic, Baldur's Gate 1 & II as well as Arx Fatalis, Gothic I & II, Quest For Glory 1 & 4 et cetera.

Aladdar · Mar 22, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11

Fable sucked. The first Knights of the Old Republic was almost perfect. I'm playing through the second one now and while still a good game, it's nowhere near the perfection that the first game was.

Virtuoso · Mar 22, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aladdar

Fable sucked. The first Knights of the Old Republic was almost perfect. I'm playing through the second one now and while still a good game, it's nowhere near the perfection that the first game was.

I agree that the original KOTOR was a great game, probably one of the best I've ever played. But if you're looking for a game like Guild Wars I'd have to say that Neverwinter Nights is probably your best bet.

-Virt

Loviatar · Mar 22, 2005, 06:57 PM // 18:57

i am waiting for ELDER SCROLLS :OBLIVION (number 4)

Taranis · Mar 22, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52

http://www.knightonlineworld.com/

Not a GW graphic but it's quite nice....till GW...hehe

Mar 22, 2005, 06:44 AM // 06:44	#1
federal Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005	Similar Experience? I was turned onto GW this past BWE. I am absolutely hooked. I played for 12 hours straight on saturday (no joke) and reached level 9. Anyway, I've never been into RPGs of any sort, and I was wondering what else is out there? I've pre-ordered GW, now I need something to tide me over until launch. What games would you guys recommend that are similar to GW? Thanks for any help.

Mar 22, 2005, 09:11 AM // 09:11	#7
CheopisIV Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, AB	OMG!! THIS IS BRILLIANT! BRRILLLLIANT!!! Reminds me of the Eamon series for the Apple II back in junior high. Edit: Logfile=3.4.3 94 0 1 1 16 16 1 20050322 20050322 1 Kni Hum Mal Law MrDave,died of starvation First try, harder than it looks lol. Last edited by CheopisIV; Mar 22, 2005 at 09:23 AM // 09:23.. Reason: New addition

Mar 22, 2005, 10:49 AM // 10:49	#8
Ellestar Munchking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Russian Federation, Moscow Guild: Ladder to Hell (ATM playing with Rus Corp)	I don't know how singleplayer RPGs may be similar to GW. If you want to play RPGs, then i suggest Morrowind and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. NetHack is too imba. Maybe someone likes to eat rats/corpses and die from a starvation, but that's definately not me. __________________ Knowledge is Power! Russian Guild Wars fansite staff http://www.guildwars.ru/ Last edited by Ellestar; Mar 22, 2005 at 10:52 AM // 10:52..

Mar 22, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11	#10
Aladdar Elite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005	Fable sucked. The first Knights of the Old Republic was almost perfect. I'm playing through the second one now and while still a good game, it's nowhere near the perfection that the first game was. __________________ Please read THE FAQ and our Forum Guidelines!!!

Mar 22, 2005, 06:50 AM // 06:50	#2
Juggalo_Caronie Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dark Carnival	Fable for X-box man...totally....if you don't have an x-box then hmm maybe morrowind?

Mar 22, 2005, 06:54 AM // 06:54	#3
federal Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005	Ah yes, Fable! I do have an XBOX. I remember a friend of mine trying to get me to play Fable. I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks!

Mar 22, 2005, 08:03 AM // 08:03	#4
CheopisIV Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, AB	Heh, I've been trying to fill a gap in my RPG needs category after leaving EQ initially 2 1/2 years ago, then again last summer. I've tried many different RPG's and found that nothing really held me over. Now please don't misread this, I now despise EQ because of what its become, but I have been playing RPG's for about 12 years now since I was 13-14 (PnP with friends and Ultima Underworld(PC) back then) EQ did fulfill those needs as its become progressively harder to find other PnP'ers. I've tried CoH, Diablo 2, NWN, Morrowind, Heroes III and IV, and countless other variety of games, but nothing has come close until now. Guildwars, albeit not perfect, seems to me to appease my addiction. If there's any other game out there that lets you interact with others and incorporates all of these elements into it, then I havn't found it, and thats not from lack of trying. Lol, after re-reading this, I'd like to clarify that gaming doesnt encompass my whole life, but it sure is a nice way to spend a couple hours here and there when I'm not watching Star Trek and painting Battletech miniatures ....

Mar 22, 2005, 08:54 AM // 08:54	#5
Nascent Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Guild: The Shi Mai	Fable and Morrowind yes. I'd also suggest perhaps Baldur's Gate, and Baldur's Gate 2, oldies but still goodies. Few games I've found have matched those two when it comes to plot. Though not purely an RPG, the thief series could easilly fill the month till the game comes out. Deadly Shadows was awesome.

Mar 22, 2005, 08:55 AM // 08:55	#6
whiskas Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	Nethack! If it was for this gem games like morrowind or diablo wouldn't exist. Read more about it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2266805

Mar 22, 2005, 11:35 AM // 11:35	#9
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Since GuildWars is an online RPG, I doubt there can be a similar game within Single Player RPGs. Also, Fable can be finished in 7 hours playtime and Morrowind is, in my opinion, dull and empty. Knights of the Old Republic, Baldur's Gate 1 & II as well as Arx Fatalis, Gothic I & II, Quest For Glory 1 & 4 et cetera.

Mar 22, 2005, 06:57 PM // 18:57	#12
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i am waiting for ELDER SCROLLS :OBLIVION (number 4)

Mar 22, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#13
Taranis Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005	http://www.knightonlineworld.com/ Not a GW graphic but it's quite nice....till GW...hehe