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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:23    Post subject: The History Of Computer Role-Playing Games
The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part 1: The Early Years (1980-1983)http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20070223a/barton_01.shtml

The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part 2: The Golden Age (1985-1993)
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20070223b/barton_01.shtml

The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part III: The Platinum and Modern Ages (1994-2004)
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20070411/barton_01.shtml

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:31    Post subject:
Im almost 28 now and my first RPG was Eye of the Beholder on the Amiga!

Damn they should remake those games!

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:32    Post subject:
hehe I played the games then mention in the first article Razz (35 years old)

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:38    Post subject:
That was way before my time! I would have been 4 in 1983! lol. Just starting school at that age!

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:44    Post subject:
headshot please adopt me, and be my gaming father.
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:48    Post subject:
MasterJuba wrote:
headshot please adopt me, and be my gaming father.


Umm lol!

How old are you?

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 11:51    Post subject:
21!
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 12:09    Post subject:
lol then I can hardly be your father! lmao.

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 13:24    Post subject:
he is youre farther your mother has beenn a very naughty woman Sad
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 16:24    Post subject:
ginge51 wrote:
he is youre farther your mother has beenn a very naughty woman Sad


STFU and get back to the useless void where you belong Razz

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 16:56    Post subject:
I played quite a few of those but I'm a little young for the really early 1980's titles, aside from the dated graphic's there's nothing wrong with replaying most of them and they do have alot of replay value. Smile
(Should probably go trough Ultima 0 - 8 so I understand IX better, also should go trough M&M 1 - 5 so I understand 6 - 8 better though those may have been different storylines similar to IX)

EDIT: Oldest game ever with some kind of graphics and I still get low framerate.



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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 16:57    Post subject:
i'm almost 28 too and started with Ultimas

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 17:04    Post subject:
JBeckman wrote:
I played quite a few of those but I'm a little young for the really early 1980's titles, aside from the dated graphic's there's nothing wrong with replaying most of them and they do have alot of replay value. Smile
(Should probably go trough Ultima 0 - 8 so I understand IX better, also should go trough M&M 1 - 5 so I understand 6 - 8 better though those may have been different storylines similar to IX)


Actually, you shouldnt play mm9 or ultima 9 at all...really worthless games compared to the other ones

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 19:44    Post subject:
interesting.. those articles don't even have the rpg i started with: sorcerian
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 20:52    Post subject:
I'm 20, started out with the dragonwarrior's for NES. Then....wootwoot, MARIO RPG!!!
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 22:05    Post subject:
Wow, lots of fellow gamers turning 28 this yr. So yeah same here. Started out RPG gaming with Ultima7(original and the serpent isle), and to a lesser extent, UW. After that kinda gave up for awhile cuz there was alot of shitty games and hard to find the good ones without blindly obtaining lots of crappy ones--damn the internet for taking so long to spread. Anyways after awhile picked it up again with all the bioware and black isle classics. Also wizardry 8. That game really deserves some credit, no matter how long it took em to come out with it.

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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 22:31    Post subject:
Nice links Anthirs, brought back some good old memories. Started with Ultima III and Wizardry, i always hated Bards Tale (the predecessor for the Diablo crap) and Bethesda games. Best RPG's for me are still the Ultimas from the Age of Enlightenment trilogy.Too bad they don't make these kinda games anymore.
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PostPosted: Fri, 13th Apr 2007 23:12    Post subject:
'79 was a good year Razz
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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 11:16    Post subject:
Epsilon wrote:
'79 was a good year Razz


Amen.

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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 11:55    Post subject:
im 25,5 years old and my first rpg game was... The Gautlet on coin-up Razz
Then ive got C64 which was my first computer. I dont remember rpgs on c64 because ive got so many games included unforgetable Bubble Bobble, Bomb Jack, Commando, Boulder Dash, Ghosts and Goblins, first adventure game i played - Spike in Transylvania, and more more more. it was 19 years ago Smile
Then i sold my c64 and i bought amiga500. it was something different. ive got many fantastic games such a Monkey Island 1&2, Desert Strike, Mortal Kombat 1&2, Street Fighter and more, more, more
First rpgs i remember: Ishar 1&2, EoB 1,2,3, Dungeon Master, Heros Quest, aaaaaaaaaaaagh fantastic memories.
11years ago i bought my first PC and then i tried to bring back memories, i downloaded Dungeon Master 1, 2, Ishar 2, Daggerfall, Might&Magic VII (one of the best rpgs i played), Fallout 1 and 2 (F2 is with Baldurs Gate II best rpgs of all times), and more, more, more.
New rpgs arent that cool.
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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 12:47    Post subject:
Gormadok wrote:
Might&Magic VII (one of the best rpgs i played), Fallout 1 and 2 (F2 is with Baldurs Gate II best rpgs of all times.


Give M&M6 a go imo...its MUCH better than part 7 and next to no bugs Smile

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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 18:04    Post subject:
Ultima6 for me. Herkules gfx. Very Happy

Ran around in the game for about a year before even starting anything questlike.

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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 21:06    Post subject:
Dungeon Master anyone???

Well i'm 2 weeks from turning 29 so maybe you young people born in 79 missed this really HUGE classic.. Razz

Gormadok got all the big ones down! Truly amazing games in his list.


Baldurs gate 2 is the best RPG to date, end of story!
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