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Am 11.05.14 16:06, schrieb Spalls Hurgenson:
> 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 ;-)
>
I am glad the Wizardries and Ultimas made it to the list as well as 
Gothic 1 (although I consider Gothic 2 better than 1) and Risen and Arx 
Fatalis. A really good list btw.