Best type of RPG

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[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"] So it's basically what FF13 is?spookykid143

FF13 was almost completely traditional turnbased, except for a special. So it still turnbased.

ffxiii isnt turnbased.... ffx is turn based. i prefer strategy rpgs like disgaea/fft/fire emblem ,and my 2nd favorite is turn based rpgs like persona/suikoden/breath of fire etc. i hate action rpgs like kingdom hearts/all wrpgs etc.the only action rpg i liked is demons souls from this gen ,also i hate innovation in rpgs ,i want them turn based classic,weapon upgrades,worldmap,random encounters. the only thing i want to change is the story.and i dont care if it will be a save the princess or kingdom theme as long as i enjoy it.

innovation is the reason rpgs suck these days, they should have stayed oldschool,the kids should go play fps ,rpg's shouldnt turn to fps's ,mass effect....

real time, since they can be multiplayer.

hybrid versions are a close 2nd.

and turn based are in a distant third.

[QUOTE="CajunShooter"]Poll is major fail for not having Strategy LoG-Sacrament

real time, since they can be multiplayer.

hybrid versions are a close 2nd.

and turn based are in a distant third.

EDIT: whoops double post

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="CajunShooter"]Poll is major fail for not having Strategy ExESGO

what is a strategy RPG? like what is an example of one? Cant think ive ever really played an RPG that has heavy strategy in combat... usually the strategy is represented in the character building.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

real time, since they can be multiplayer.

hybrid versions are a close 2nd.

and turn based are in a distant third.

IceBlazerX

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

[QUOTE="ExESGO"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"] ...strategy rpg's are usually turn based.markinthedark

what is a strategy RPG? like what is an example of one? Cant think ive ever really played an RPG that has heavy strategy in combat... usually the strategy is represented in the character building.

[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"][QUOTE="markinthedark"]

real time, since they can be multiplayer.

hybrid versions are a close 2nd.

and turn based are in a distant third.

markinthedark

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="ExESGO"] or hybrid.jasonharris48

what is a strategy RPG? like what is an example of one? Cant think ive ever really played an RPG that has heavy strategy in combat... usually the strategy is represented in the character building.

I think i played final fantasy tactics... but none of the others. If i am remembering it correctly i would consider it a straight up strategy game rather than a strategy rpg.

No particular preference as far as overall relationship to the game. It depends how much strategy and tension are present in the battles. Are your foes dangerous or canon fodder, do you have to save your best attacks and items for a good opening or can you spam them mindlessly, do you have to create that opening with a correct combination of status ailments, etc., etc.

If I have a bias, it is towards hybrid systems I suppose. Since they usually imply paying attention during the entire battle, rather than just your own turn, and as I'm a little impatient...sometimes making me not be lazy and interrupt an attack or two is a good thing.

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[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"] Multiplayer is good?jasonharris48

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

Story driven RPGs i find usually give the best experience... but ones that arent story driven tend to offer the most replayability, at least for me. I like meticulously planning out different character builds and bringing them to fruition. But story driven RPGs do tend to offer a more engrossing, albeit shorter, experience.

Personally i think i have to give to edge to the games that keep me going for months, but i do enjoy both greatly.

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[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

what is a strategy RPG? like what is an example of one? Cant think ive ever really played an RPG that has heavy strategy in combat... usually the strategy is represented in the character building.

markinthedark

I think i played final fantasy tactics... but none of the others. If i am remembering it correctly i would consider it a straight up strategy game rather than a strategy rpg.

I like both although if it's real time it better feel like a good shooter, an action adventure or what ever else. It kinda defeats the purpose of leaving turn based combat when the real time combat feels clunky, robotic and just not fun. Kingdom Hears and Mass Effect did it right.

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[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Franchise, Valkyria Chronicles, Disgaea, King's Bounty those are some examples of strategy RPGs.

jasonharris48

I think i played final fantasy tactics... but none of the others. If i am remembering it correctly i would consider it a straight up strategy game rather than a strategy rpg.

yea i really havent played any of the games you mentioned. I went and youtubed final fantasy tactics to jog my memory... and I suppose it doesnt fit the mold of a straight up strategy game. Its just not the style of game that comes to mind when i think of RPGs... im not too good at game classification i suppose.

But at the same time i think there is a huge difference between civ and SC.

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Multiplayer is good?IceBlazerX

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

IceBlazerX

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[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

I think so... they certainly have the most replayability.

IceBlazerX

Are fallout 3 and oblivion story driven though? I didnt really consider either of them story driven... as most of my playtime was completely independent of the main story.

cant comment on ff13 tho.

RPGs have always been my favorite, in particular WRPGs. As long as the storyline is good, gameplay is decent, and it's relatively free of gamebreaker bugs, I'll play any kind.

[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] Not if they're story driven. I can do without multi-player in a RPG for the most part.

markinthedark

Are fallout 3 and oblivion story driven though? I didnt really consider either of them story driven... as most of my playtime was completely independent of the main story.

cant comment on ff13 tho.

[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] Not if they're story driven. I can do without multi-player in a RPG for the most part.

jasonharris48

Yea all the ones ive invested time in were on PC.... like diablo... and MMOs. Consoles are rather lackluster for multiplayer RPGs.

Borderlands was ok though.

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[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"] Same here. I know thios guy that's poured 350 hours into FO3. I've pured 120 in FF13 myseld I poured 80 into Oblivion.jasonharris48

Are fallout 3 and oblivion story driven though? I didnt really consider either of them story driven... as most of my playtime was completely independent of the main story.

cant comment on ff13 tho.

how can you hate oblivion? especially if you liked fallout 3? just really like shooters or something?

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[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"] Same here. I know thios guy that's poured 350 hours into FO3. I've pured 120 in FF13 myseld I poured 80 into Oblivion.markinthedark

Yea all the ones ive invested time in were on PC.... like diablo... and MMOs. Consoles are rather lackluster for multiplayer RPGs.

Borderlands was ok though.

The only RPGS with multi-player I invested time in were the Monster Hunter titles and Phantasy Star Online on the gamecube.jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

Are fallout 3 and oblivion story driven though? I didnt really consider either of them story driven... as most of my playtime was completely independent of the main story.

cant comment on ff13 tho.

markinthedark

how can you hate oblivion? especially if you liked fallout 3? just really like shooters or something?

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]The only RPGS with multi-player I invested time in were the Monster Hunter titles and Phantasy Star Online on the gamecube.abuabed

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] The only RPGS with multi-player I invested time in were the Monster Hunter titles and Phantasy Star Online on the gamecube.

jasonharris48

Yea all the ones ive invested time in were on PC.... like diablo... and MMOs. Consoles are rather lackluster for multiplayer RPGs.

Borderlands was ok though.

i would probably consider FF tactics a strategy game with light RPG elements. But i think one of the main problems is i really dont know which games fall where because the lines are often blurred.

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[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

Yea all the ones ive invested time in were on PC.... like diablo... and MMOs. Consoles are rather lackluster for multiplayer RPGs.

Borderlands was ok though.

markinthedark

i would probably consider FF tactics a strategy game with light RPG elements. But i think one of the main problems is i really dont know which games fall where because the lines are often blurred.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] I wouldn't consider Borderlands a RPG. It was more of a FPS with light RPG elements

jasonharris48

i would probably consider FF tactics a strategy game with light RPG elements. But i think one of the main problems is i really dont know which games fall where because the lines are often blurred.

will have to take your word for it. Was a long time ago i played it.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="IceBlazerX"] Same here. I know thios guy that's poured 350 hours into FO3. I've pured 120 in FF13 myseld I poured 80 into Oblivion.jasonharris48

Are fallout 3 and oblivion story driven though? I didnt really consider either of them story driven... as most of my playtime was completely independent of the main story.

cant comment on ff13 tho.

Question(s):

What is the difference between ME1 and ME2's combat? Can you "pause" the game in both? Do you control multiple characters (PC exclusive feature in ME1 to my knowledge) in ME2 as well?

NaveedLife

Yes, you could pause the action in both games with the radial menu. The main difference in combat between the two games would be that ME2's aiming was less reliant on the stats system, which was streamlined to focus more on technology & power ability trees. This made the combat smoother being now based on player free aiming mechanics.

And you did control a party of 3. You didn't control who they shot at, but could assign their usage of their given powers in combat against the enemy you wanted, so pairing your tech abilities with their biotics for combo effects - just as one example.

I'm a fan of turn-based.siLVURcross

Turn-based and Action RPG for me.

I also like Fire Emblem for Stategy RPG.

Turn-based and Action RPG for me.

I also like Fire Emblem for Stategy RPG.

DJ-Lafleur

Tactical RPGs are turn-based, I don't understand why people are acting like it's something different.

[QUOTE="DJ-Lafleur"]

Turn-based and Action RPG for me.

I also like Fire Emblem for Stategy RPG.

Tactical RPGs are turn-based, I don't understand why people are acting like it's something different.

Mount & Blade.

FFXIII is turn based, huh? :?NAPK1NS

Real time. I actually feel like I'm PLAYING the game now choosing something and watch it happen laterFunconsole

i like all types of RPG.

BTW would FF13 be hybrid?