I liked each of the formentioned games for different reasons.
I lost days of my life playing fallout 1/2, diablo1/2, and bauldar's gate
1/2... Too many hours... But each had its own draw. The hack and slash and
easy death for diablo was great for releasing a lot of tension. If I wanted
an even mix I could play fallout, of if I wanted a great story and good
quests I could play BG.

Course I love a lot of different styles of games.

But old school my favorites are still bards tale, ultima, and Alternate
reality.

Nick


-----Original Message-----
From: Kistler, Jay R, III (Jay) [kistler--lucent.com]
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:40 AM
To: '<Address Masked>'
Subject: RE: Stats & Video Game Plot


Dave,

Yes, Diablo is definitely hack and slash oriented. I was just very
impressed with Baldur's Gate since it first came out and it honestly has
been the only great RPG that i've honestly played and enjoyed(even
completed) since Betrayal at Krondor and Bard's Tale. It was just so good I
couldn't let it be glazed over so simply :) No offense meant.

Jay Kistler

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> From: David Talbot[David_Talbot--gmx.net]
> Reply > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:27 AM
> > Cc: <Address Masked>
> Subject: RE: Stats & Video Game Plot
>
> Jay
>
> I just remember thinking it was all a bit too repetitive and I thought
> it was fairly modular if not linear and the graphics weren't great
> given the era of its release but I wouldn't be too pushed if the
> gameplay was better. I wouldn't think there were many 'grey matter'
> challenges in it either. The only
> development of your character is in getting more spells or armour.
>
> The best game of its type was the Ultima series (except for the really
> slow combat system). I played Ultima 4 and I think it was the first
> game that included a half decent attempt at conversation (though badly
> limited by the
> memory of the computer), it was also very free form and random.
>
> However, it was a while ago and I may be mixing some of it up with
> Diablo so I will have to reserve judgement and play it again !
>
>
>
> Dave..
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