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I have to admit I have it on my Steam list but never came around to 
playing it. Sort question, I always had the assumption the Torchlight 
series is a very well done Diablo Clone, is this true?

Werner


Am 14.07.14 17:57, schrieb Garrett:
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> The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."
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> I also have "Torchlight" (aka "Torchlight I").
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> "Torchlight II" is from Runic Games.
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> Fansight:  http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/
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> Torchlight WiKi:
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> "At the end of the first Torchlight, the ancient dragon Ordrak � the
> source of the corruption under the town of Torchlight (Torchlight I) �
> was defeated by the Destroyer, the Alchemist, and the Vanquisher."
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> "Several years have passed, and the Alchemist has become obsessed with
> the dangers of Ember and the Ember Blight from which he was apparently
> never cured.  He steals Ordrak's Heart and destroys the town of
> Torchlight.  Traveling to the Estherian Steppes, he begins siphoning
> magical energy from the Elemental Guardians, powerful beings who
> control the balance of the world's six elements."
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> "Now, a new hero emerges, tasked with following the Alchemist's path
> of destruction and dealing with the chaos caused by his unexplained
> actions."
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> IGN REVIEW:
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> "Beyond the town of Torchlight lies a world shrouded in adventure and
> mystery.  Guardian-warrior Syl appears in a prophetic dream, summoning
> the player to the Estherian Steppes.  There, you meet with the
> Destroyer and soon venture across the continent of Vilderan, an exotic
> frontier besieged by forces of evil.  A discovery unfolds, that the
> Alchemist, following his conquest of dark ember, disappeared on his
> quest to defeat the unknown corrupted force responsible for destroying
> the mystical race of Estherians.  Aided by Syl, the remaining
> Estherian Guardians, and clues left behind by the missing Alchemist,
> you will find yourself battling a powerful enemy that threatens to
> unravel the elements of the entire world."
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> "Runic Games' sequel in the award-winning action-RPG franchise
> features additional character classes, quests, monsters, and dungeons
> not found in the original game.  Torchlight II also now includes
> cooperative play through a free, peer-to-peer matchmaking service.
> Play with your friends, and use the free peer-to-peer matchmaking
> service to meet new players of a similar level and interest.  Together
> players will discover expansive RANDOMIZED outdoor areas and deep
> ominous caverns; random instanced and persistent dungeons, a huge
> variety of all new monsters and villains, endless variations of loot
> to find, and quests to complete.  Players journey through the perilous
> Overworld, enjoying all new weather features, time of day events, and
> a rich and cunning story to drive gameplay."
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> One of the biggest features I like is capitalized in the above
> paragraph.  The game maps are randomized each time you start a new
> game.
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> - The entire area maps have their feature generally randomized.
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> - Where certain features appear (such as portals) will be is slightly
> different locations each new-game.
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> - Entrances to caves and other quest points will also be in slightly
> different spot each new-game.
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> - Some non-quest locations on a map are dependant on the Character
> Class you choose.
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> ** This means the game is much less booring that other RPG games.
> Slightly different each new-game.
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> There are 4 Character Classes:
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> - Outlanders (gunslingers)
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> - Embermages (wizards)
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> - Berserkers (melee fighters)
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> - Engineers (cannon/shield users)
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> But, since "Torchlight II" has MODs, I've added the "Playable
> Werewolf" and "Destroyer" (Class from "Torchlight I").
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> You also choose a "Pet" which acts as a packhorse and can battle
> alongside you.  Your "Pet" can be sent to town to sell/trade from what
> it carries.
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> Like may RPBs the enemies you meet are also dependant on your Class
> and your character's level.
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> BEST FEATURE:  Unlike "Torchlight I" you can *replay* the game with
> the *same* character AFTER ending a game.  With all the loot, weapons,
> level you had from the previous round.  All enemy levels are updated
> to be compatible with your character's level.
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> **** WARNING:  I first use the Steam version of "Torchlight II" BUT
> started having the Steam 'Error code 50' which means the Steam launch
> could not find the game, even though it was installed (and
> reinstalled).
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> I liked the came so much I plunked down the $ for the Runic's DVD
> version.  Plays without any problems.
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