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On Sun, 11 May 2014 06:32:01 -0400, DMP <nom...@nodomain.com> wrote:

>Interesting web page and compilations..brings back memories with the 
>votes for  #1 rpg of all time no surprise
>
>http://www.rpgcodex.net/content.php?id=9453

It is somewhat disturbing to me when I realize that I have played all
of those but one (Heroine's Quest). Many I gave up long before I got
to the end-boss and most of them I still have the disks for, though. A
good number I actually did finish.

Going through that list, I realize how I don't miss the old Bard's
Tale/Wizardry type RPGs at all. Even as other RPGs better embraced the
idea of role-playing, those continued to remain rooted in old-school,
mechanical combat where the only goal was to kill everything.
Meanwhile, the Ultimas and similar games were trying to introduce plot
and character to the genre. I remember how agonizingly dull I found
Eye of the Beholder 2 as I labored through its mazelike levels, and
how disappointed I was when the much-hyped Lands of Lore was just a
graphical rehash of that game.

On the other hand, seeing both Darklands and Anachronox brought back
fond memories. Darklands was unique in trying to present an immense
(and realistic) world with a non-linear quest. Anachronox was far less
innovative in gameplay but - especially after you got past the first
"world" - was a fun and imaginative sci-fi romp that sadly never got
its much deserved sequel.

On the plus side, at least none of the modern "action-RPGs" like
Diablo or Titan's Quest made the list. I still bristle when they are
considered role-playing games ;-)