Buying new RPG, whichone is the better choice??

So the choice is mainly between Neverwinter Nights 2 and Drakensang. Whichone is the better game and why? You may also recommend a third title only if its party based and not to old ( dont mention KOTOR, Mass Effect, BG, Icewind Dale since I allready have them)

Drakensang is a gorgeous RPG. It has character customization and development FAAAAAR beyond NWN2. The story is great, the voice acting is average (nothing to really cringe over) and there are many side quests to enjoy. It's also a far more optimized game than NWN2. Drakensang runs better at higher quality levels on my tower than NWN2 on medium.

what about the witcher

you didn't mention it as one of the games you have, and its better than drankensang and nwn2 combined

played nwn2..was pretty good, but witcher is amazing

better than mass effect and almost as good as kotor

you mentioned Ice Wind Dale, so i'm guessing you haven't played its sequel, Ice Wind Dale 2. if that's the case, you should. personally, i would rate it as one of the best DnD crpg titles.

Oh I have the Withcer too, but it doesn't meet the requirements as being a party rpg... Nevertheless I think the game is alright (boring combat, poor lootsystem and character cusomization) but not as good as many ppl claim. Allthough Im only in Chapter 3 and read that the game is pale pre chapter 3 storywise.

Considering BG and Icewind Dale I have all the sequels too, same for KOTOR

How is the combat in Darkensang? Is it like KotOR, point & click, or turn based? I heard the game was all good except the combat sucked, so I was scared off a purchase.

Drakensang is old-school RPG, and a blast to run. Nice to have full control over each party member, and you can set up multiple combat rounds.

Anybody heard if they have translated the German patch for Drakensang into English yet?

Drakensang seems very confusing and overly complicated in the beginning, but as you play along, things get really interesting and there's a lot of nice micro managing and decision making involved. The graphics is gorgeous, but the camera is a bit buggy. It's way better than NWN2..and I've been playing Drakensang for quite some time, and I am loving the game. You should check this thread out where the TC has given some really nice info on the game.

The gamespot review did not do justice to the game at all. Witcher is also a great game with an interesting adult theme. However, there's no character customization in terms of looks and no party system. You can only upgrade different stats.

How is the combat in Darkensang? Is it like KotOR, point & click, or turn based? I heard the game was all good except the combat sucked, so I was scared off a purchase.

Anthony01355

It's not. You have full control over their actions. You can also pause melee combat and set up multiple combat rounds. A normal attack consists of a strike & a parry; however, I found a way to substitute the Parry with a second strike in the same round.

You have a ton of Quick Slots at the bottom, you can put almost anything you need in them: weapons, shields, spells, attacks & parries, healing items, soap (yep, need that for a certain status ailment).

Drakensang seems very confusing and overly complicated in the beginning, but as you play along, things get really interesting and there's a lot of nice micro managing and decision making involved. The graphics is gorgeous, but the camera is a bit buggy. It's way better than NWN2..and I've been playing Drakensang for quite some time, and I am loving the game. You should check this thread out where the TC has given some really nice info on the game.

The gamespot review did not do justice to the game at all. Witcher is also a great game with an interesting adult theme. However, there's no character customization in terms of looks and no party system. You can only upgrade different stats.

DeadManRollin

I agree with DeadManRollin's take on Drakensang. I've played through with several different characters. I enjoy it like DMR does. It's hard to stop once you're going and are really into it. I especially like how one quest can branch out into 6 or more sub-quests: you never run out of stuff to do. You do max-out at Level 20, however.

I know you didnt say in your post...but get The Witcher..far better than the other games you mentioned..far better.

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Drakensang seems very confusing and overly complicated in the beginning, but as you play along, things get really interesting and there's a lot of nice micro managing and decision making involved. The graphics is gorgeous, but the camera is a bit buggy. It's way better than NWN2..and I've been playing Drakensang for quite some time, and I am loving the game. You should check this thread out where the TC has given some really nice info on the game.

The gamespot review did not do justice to the game at all. Witcher is also a great game with an interesting adult theme. However, there's no character customization in terms of looks and no party system. You can only upgrade different stats.

topsemag55

I agree with DeadManRollin's take on Drakensang. I've played through with several different characters. I enjoy it like DMR does. It's hard to stop once you're going and are really into it. I especially like how one quest can branch out into 6 or more sub-quests: you never run out of stuff to do. You do max-out at Level 20, however.

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[QUOTE="DeadManRollin"]

Drakensang seems very confusing and overly complicated in the beginning, but as you play along, things get really interesting and there's a lot of nice micro managing and decision making involved. The graphics is gorgeous, but the camera is a bit buggy. It's way better than NWN2..and I've been playing Drakensang for quite some time, and I am loving the game. You should check this thread out where the TC has given some really nice info on the game.

The gamespot review did not do justice to the game at all. Witcher is also a great game with an interesting adult theme. However, there's no character customization in terms of looks and no party system. You can only upgrade different stats.

DeadManRollin

I agree with DeadManRollin's take on Drakensang. I've played through with several different characters. I enjoy it like DMR does. It's hard to stop once you're going and are really into it. I especially like how one quest can branch out into 6 or more sub-quests: you never run out of stuff to do. You do max-out at Level 20, however.

Same here. :) Did you discover the hidden way to have two attack moves per party member per round? If not I'll PM it.

Fallout 3 is the best RPG in recent history IMO.

Here's a screenshot:

Nice shot. Got 6 Drakensang images in an album if you want to check them out.

DrakenSang The Dark Eye is the best party based RPG of all times

K thnx everyone for your input. I have made up my mindand Ill get....BOTH :P. Ill probably start playing Drakensang first tough so I wont get dissapointed by the story compared to NWN 2, and its probably shorter.

Oh and as I stated in a previous post I have allready the Witcher, completed chapter 2 and I got tired of it because of the poor combat system, character customization and loot. Ill probably pick it up again once I have nothing else to play (RPG wise)

Drakensang is a Neverwinter Nights 2 done right. I liked both, but Neverwinter Nights 2 feels too generic. The world of Drakensang looks more alive, as well the characters and their development.

K thnx everyone for your input. I have made up my mindand Ill get....BOTH :P. Ill probably start playing Drakensang first tough so I wont get dissapointed by the story compared to NWN 2, and its probably shorter.

Oh and as I stated in a previous post I have allready the Witcher, completed chapter 2 and I got tired of it because of the poor combat system, character customization and loot. Ill probably pick it up again one I have nothing else to play (RPG wise)

brodelin

Dragonsang

I likes NWN2 but the camera pissed me off beyond all belief

Fallout 3 BY FAR, trust me on this one...

Fallout 3 BY FAR, trust me on this one...

raplips

This game sucks bigtime, I totally want my money back :/

Oh I have the Withcer too, but it doesn't meet the requirements as being a party rpg... Nevertheless I think the game is alright (boring combat, poor lootsystem and character cusomization) but not as good as many ppl claim. Allthough Im only in Chapter 3 and read that the game is pale pre chapter 3 storywise.

Considering BG and Icewind Dale I have all the sequels too, same for KOTOR

brodelin