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On Monday, July 14, 2014 8:57:24 AM UTC-7, Garrett wrote:
> The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."

I was given it by a friend, and we were supposed to play it together only until we finished it, but beyond our first 2 hour session never did, I keep waiting for him to want to play again...

The first couple hours were really fun at least.

I had been playing quite a bit of DIII-Reaper of Souls until recently, and keep going back to it.  RoS seems to have greatly improved DIII at least.

- Justisaur

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:
>
>
> The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."
>
> I also have "Torchlight" (aka "Torchlight I").
>
>
> "Torchlight II" is from Runic Games.
>
> Fansight:  http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/
>
>
> Torchlight WiKi:
>
> "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."
>
> "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."
>
> "Now, a new hero emerges, tasked with following the Alchemist's path
> of destruction and dealing with the chaos caused by his unexplained
> actions."
>
>
>
> IGN REVIEW:
>
> "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."
>
> "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."
>
>
>
> 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.
>
> - The entire area maps have their feature generally randomized.
>
> - Where certain features appear (such as portals) will be is slightly
> different locations each new-game.
>
> - Entrances to caves and other quest points will also be in slightly
> different spot each new-game.
>
> - Some non-quest locations on a map are dependant on the Character
> Class you choose.
>
>
> ** This means the game is much less booring that other RPG games.
> Slightly different each new-game.
>
>
>
> There are 4 Character Classes:
>
> - Outlanders (gunslingers)
>
> - Embermages (wizards)
>
> - Berserkers (melee fighters)
>
> - Engineers (cannon/shield users)
>
> But, since "Torchlight II" has MODs, I've added the "Playable
> Werewolf" and "Destroyer" (Class from "Torchlight I").
>
> 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.
>
>
> Like may RPBs the enemies you meet are also dependant on your Class
> and your character's level.
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> **** 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).
>
> I liked the came so much I plunked down the $ for the Runic's DVD
> version.  Plays without any problems.
>
>
>
>
>
>

On Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:54:42 +0400, Werner Punz <we...@gmx.at> wrote:

> 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?

yes, very convenient, straight to business (1st one), save anywhere.

-- 
Andrew Rybenkov

In article <lq57ji$p7r$1...@dont-email.me>, we...@gmx.at says...
> Subject: Re: The Most Outstanding RPG I've Played
> From: Werner Punz <we...@gmx.at>
> Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
> 
> 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
> 
> 

Unless I am conflating it with s.th. else I got Torchlight from GoG as a 
freebie when buying [whatever it was]. 

I fired it up for a little while.

The first thing that struck me about it is that it's (or at least looks 
like) a remake of Fate - the game that was accused of containing spyware 
of some sort. Fishing for things in a pond looks exactly the same.

The second thing that struck me about it is that it's pure hack'n slash, 
often at a frantic pace. Roguelike with graphics, whatever you want to 
call it. 

If there's depth (apart from dungeon levels) then I haven't delved 
deeply enough. I deleted Torchlight as a waste of harddrive space after 
three sessions or so, and I have terabytes free at that. Dungeons of 
Dredmor (sp?) lasted more than twice as long and has not yet been 
wiped .... :-)

-P.

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On Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:39:38 +0400, Peter Huebner <no.one@this.address> wrote:

> e first thing that struck me about it is that it's (or at least looks
> like) a remake of Fate

Considering same authors... :)

-- 
Andrew Rybenkov

On Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:17:35 -0700 (PDT), Justisaur
<just...@gmail.com> wrote:

>I was given it by a friend, and we were supposed to play it together only until we finished it, but beyond our first 2 hour session never did, I keep waiting for him to want to play again...

I ran into the exact same problem with a friend of mine. He was more
into another action RPG at the time which I did not like  so we never
played Torchlight 2 for very long. 

Personally, I think Torchlight 1 and 2 are great action RPGs. I love
the pet system. Having a pet who does not die and can go back to town
for you to sell your loot  is really nice.

On Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:17:35 -0700 (PDT), Justisaur
<just...@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Monday, July 14, 2014 8:57:24 AM UTC-7, Garrett wrote:
> > The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."
> 
> I was given it by a friend, and we were supposed to play it together only until we finished it, but beyond our first 2 hour session never did, I keep waiting for him to want to play again...
> 
> The first couple hours were really fun at least.
> 
> I had been playing quite a bit of DIII-Reaper of Souls until recently, and keep going back to it.  RoS seems to have greatly improved DIII at least.
> 
> - Justisaur

Why don't you try Single Player?

I don't pay online games, so I don't have your experience.




-- 
==== Tecknomage ====
Master Thief
Thieves Guild Master (Oblivion)

On Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:54:42 +0200, Werner Punz <we...@gmx.at> wrote:

> 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
> 

Well.... sort of, but a far cry from Diablo (from what I remember).




> 
> Am 14.07.14 17:57, schrieb Garrett:
> >
> >
> > The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."
> >
> > I also have "Torchlight" (aka "Torchlight I").
> >
> >
> > "Torchlight II" is from Runic Games.
> >
> > Fansight:  http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/
> >
> >
> > Torchlight WiKi:
> >
> > "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."
> >
> > "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."
> >
> > "Now, a new hero emerges, tasked with following the Alchemist's path
> > of destruction and dealing with the chaos caused by his unexplained
> > actions."
> >
> >
> >
> > IGN REVIEW:
> >
> > "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."
> >
> > "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."
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > - The entire area maps have their feature generally randomized.
> >
> > - Where certain features appear (such as portals) will be is slightly
> > different locations each new-game.
> >
> > - Entrances to caves and other quest points will also be in slightly
> > different spot each new-game.
> >
> > - Some non-quest locations on a map are dependant on the Character
> > Class you choose.
> >
> >
> > ** This means the game is much less booring that other RPG games.
> > Slightly different each new-game.
> >
> >
> >
> > There are 4 Character Classes:
> >
> > - Outlanders (gunslingers)
> >
> > - Embermages (wizards)
> >
> > - Berserkers (melee fighters)
> >
> > - Engineers (cannon/shield users)
> >
> > But, since "Torchlight II" has MODs, I've added the "Playable
> > Werewolf" and "Destroyer" (Class from "Torchlight I").
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > Like may RPBs the enemies you meet are also dependant on your Class
> > and your character's level.
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > **** 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).
> >
> > I liked the came so much I plunked down the $ for the Runic's DVD
> > version.  Plays without any problems.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
-- 
==== Tecknomage ====
Master Thief
Thieves Guild Master (Oblivion)

On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:39:38 AM UTC-7, Peter Huebner wrote:
> In article <lq57ji$p7r$1...@dont-email.me>, we...@gmx.at says...
> 
> > Subject: Re: The Most Outstanding RPG I've Played
> > From: Werner Punz <we...@gmx.at>
> > Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg

> 
> > 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?
> 

Yes, very Diablo.  I don't care for the art, which is more 'WoW' than Diablo though.

I can't say why, but when I first played Torchlight I didn't like it at all, but went back to it for some reason recently and rather enjoyed it.  I had been playing DIII, and it's funny but it seems DIII stole quite a bit back from Torchlight.

- Justisaur