Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Nethergate, or Avernum 1? They both use the same standard engine, so which one do you prefer... and why? The poll is simple: one question. The why... well, post something here... - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Jame2 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Eh, tough choice. I'll go with Venarium. After all, it has historical peoples and axes. Sorry, I mean 'Nethergate.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Nethergate, but it's pretty close. And the engine is not quite the same: dialogue is different, as are the spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Since you're posting this in the Nethergate forum, you may receive some biased results. Personally, I prefer Avernum, as it is larger, more in-depth, and the engine is more polished. That said, Nethergate does have its pluses, like the two different POVs and the strange skill/spell systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I enjoyed them about equally, but Nethergate is the better game. —Alorael, who isn't quite sure how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Kingy Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 If it was Avernum 2 it'd be a surefire win but, although Avernum 1 was good, Nethergate wins out of those 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I liked Avernum 1's story a bit more and was more comfortable with the way the game worked, but I really liked getting both view points from Nethergate. I suppose I like Avernum 1 a little bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 I haven't registered Nethergate, but I've won through the demo on both sides before (only have the celts save still findable though now). I've got Avernum 1 full version, but I'd have to say I probably prefer Nethergate, but only because of teh two different view points (Celts and Romans). The one thing I hate about the romans though is their (understandable) absolute lack of spells. - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Zeviz Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I liked Nethergate a lot more. Primarily because it was very fun to see references to your Roman party when playing as Celts and to your Celt party when playing as Romans. (Maybe I should try going through the game again, playing both parties simultaneously and switching between chapters. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora Spektakular Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Nethergate. There's just something in that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulate Vlish Hectonkhyres Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Nethergate has style. I put it above both Avernum and Geneforge in that sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Doctor Albert Halfmann Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Nethergate, easily. It's a wonderful game, and although it provides fewer playing hours than Avernum 1 does, it's still packed with enough fine storytelling and gameplay to lift it above the competition. It's also got the best dialogue system, in my opinion, of any SW game. Exile's system strikes me as overly difficult and tedious whereas Avernum's is considerably dumbed-down. Nethergate's keyword dialogue system strikes the perfect balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd MichaelSword Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spektakular:Nethergate. There's just something in that game. exactly! avernum 1 has its strong points, but for some reason nethergate just had a bigger impact with me. i really liked the pseudo-historical & two different sides that would see evidence of each other (particularly when you wouldn't understand what you were seeing as one faction, and then when you played the other side you'd be like "oh yeah i get it") i would love to see nethergate 2 (though i'm not sure it could have a sequel...) but more then avernum 4? hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Bender Bending Rodriguez Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I really REALLY liked Nethergate. But it was far too short to contend with Avernum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Morgaine Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I am most definitely in favor of Nethergate, the reason being is that it tell a story that is significant in history; as I am a Celt myself. Plus, it is a very large game that you can always find entertaining whether you play Romans or Celts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Lord Sylak Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Nethergate wasn't as big of a game as avernum because it had to have 2 diffrent worlds in it with twice the nodes as one world, becasue ther are two stories. Also, i beleive Nethergate won more awards then Avernum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Milu Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Nethergate. I like its graphics more, and there are 6 party member slots. And it's not a remake. And I like its story and atmosphere better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd mohd yusuf Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 i liked them both. avernum was ok and nethergate was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 They are both great games. I enjoyed both immensely, but Nethergate has a bit of an edge over Avernum because of it's originality. Let's face it, however great Avernum was, it was still a remake of Exile. Also, Nethergate had all those random little things that you thought would be important but never were like the Wishes fish, Pearlblossom, the Puzzle Box, etc. I just loved all the little details of that game. Aside from BoX, It was Jeff's greatest game ever, and as far as Jeff's contribution goes, Nethergate is better than BoX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulate Vlish Kaemin Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Nethergate of course... it was my first Spiderweb game, and it will always be my first spiderweb game. Not like I can change that. Besides, Avernum is not Nethergate. Duh. Anyway, This is a good idea for a poll. You can judge the game on graphics, so you're stuck with gameplay. Proffesionals should catch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasoned Roamer & Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I like both of them. But for some odd reason I voted for Avernum 1. I must like it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rupert Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Without a doubt, Nethergate. One of the first games I ever registered and definitely the most enjoyable out of all of them. The only criticism I could actually think of is that it could do with more length. But that's, technically, easily made up in the dual storylines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd Berserkas Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 i prefer avernum, as i never bought the full version of Nethergate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rupert Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seriously, I suggest doing so. It's probably one of the better investments of $25 that you'll find, from this company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Controversial Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I got a better idea. You can buy nothing from Spiderweb and save your money on anything besides games coming from a second rate company. I'll admit, this was an ok game, I played it for awhile before dumping it. Don't waste your money on games like these, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Shaper Lord: It's generally considered polite to leave old topics alone unless you have something genuinely new and useful to add. That post was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have a question. What are you doing here if you don't like the games and sneer at the people? —Alorael, who missed the second page of this thread and Kel's post. Kel has already said what this signature said pre-edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Kingy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 We've had a couple of trolls banned lately. Arghhhhhhh and Ed, so why not just add another one to the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Radix Malorum Est Cupiditas Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 How long till Alo reaches 12500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Quote: Originally written by Kelandon:Shaper Lord: It's generally considered polite to leave old topics alone unless you have something genuinely new and useful to add. That post was not. Is it really a breach of etiquette to post in the most recent thread, no matter how old it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Yes, if all you're going to do is whine. It's just so unfair... Dikiyoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Controversial Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Just what am I doing here? Well, this place in itself is comedy. Just be glad I'm brining some activity to a dead board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Quote: As originally orated by Shaper Bored: Just be glad I'm brining some activity to a dead board. That reminds me to mix up some brine. Thanks Shaper Load, your post was helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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