Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I am thinking about downloading this game. But before I do, I wanted to know if it is good. So, what did/do you all think of Geneforge 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 GF1 was the best of the three. It's worth downloading and trying the demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 OK, I see this is not going to get me anywhere. What are your favorite parts of GF1? Merely saying it is good will not suffice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 It has a better story than the other two, and I like the classic feel. The PC advances through canisters rather than trainers, and it's not all about "the mighty Drakons". The characters have better personalities, and it gives an introduction the "outsiders" you keep hearing about. The lock system is better. Though you have to use Living Tools one at a time, you are able to use X amount of them fallowed by the Unlock spell. The endings are better, and so are the sects for that matter. There are more aspects than that I liked, but that is what comes to mind first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 It's got a much simpler spell system, creation system and stuff. It's the smallest of the lot, thought it more than makes up for it with game play. Because of the fact that it as the first in the series, it had to be excellent, so to hook us all into this new series. It worked. It has a LOT more detail than GF2 definitely (not sure about 3), and is just plain old fun. It's a classic! I remember when it first came out I couldn't play it cause my computer was such low specs. Then when we got AoM for a Christmas present, our computer was upgraded to handle AoM, and we could play Geneforge. I loved it. I'm going to get it one of these days, but money's running short. SO in short: DOWNLOAD THE DEMO, AND ENJOY!!! EDIT: Dolphin Beat me too it! - Archmagi Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Soltedas Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I have downloaded alot of shareware games and never registered any of them. Within an hour of playing Geneforge I was on the phone to my bank organising a credit card because I knew that I was going to be registering this game. It's very good, very addictive. What sold it for me is the story and the development of the story/character. You can choose a character and develop him or her how you wish. The dignified Shaper who lets his creatures do his dirty-work for him. The powerful guardian who prefers to settle matters with his sword. The Agent, who prefers to work unaided, relying on her expertise in magic. You might feel that others are your equal, and befriend this type, or that you are superior, and that others should bow before you. You might align to a sect but be two-faced, looting their village when they're not looking. Perhaps you will even murder some of them for their items, or merely for some gold. You might gain respect through performing quests or simply through charisma. Throughout the demo, I really felt like I was double-crossing everyone, using them for own selfish desire for ultimate power, I had no scruples. This however, is only my way of playing. You can play how you like. My advice is: play through the whole demo, and then see if you can't register it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 Ok, it seems good. I will download it after dinner. One question remains (yes or no please): Is it better than Exile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 There's no consensus about that. Download the demo and try it for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 *downloads* Can't play it yet, as I am on MSN...I will most likely play it first thing tomorrow morning, however. I have read the instructions, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Walter Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Some people on these forums seem to think its a lot better than Avernum and Exile, others seem to think its a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila Beamup Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 And then there are those who think it's better than Avernum but not as good as Exile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Student of Trinity Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 There are two basic good things about Geneforge, as far as I am concerned. It is significantly different (though of course not in all ways) from other games. It has a freshness. It is well enough executed to live up to its initial promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Yes, yes, yes! Great game. Playing it now. Its a very excellent game. EDIT: 850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring:EDIT: 850 You celebrate the strangest numbers, Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 They will all get there in the end. And its not really strange, as some members have started topics over 100 posts. *refrains from mentioning names* I am, however, saving up for the thousand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Kingy Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 It's no where near as good as Exile, and I don't really even like exile. Well actually I suppose I do because it's just Avernum. But I like the Avernum engine and all that a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring:They will all get there in the end. And its not really strange, as some members have started topics over 100 posts. *refrains from mentioning names* I am, however, saving up for the thousand. It'l probably be right after my celebration topic! Oh, and GF is much much much better than Exile, even though I have Exile 3... - Archmagi Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 I will play it after I have posted this. One question: Do you find out why the Shapers barred the island in the unreg. version? Micael — right before your 1000th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring:One question: Do you find out why the Shapers barred the island in the unreg. version? They hint at it here and there, but no one says it directly until later on. I'm sure you can guess what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 To my understanding its because of an experiment gone wrong. Just a theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 Just finished Geneforge 1 (demo). I will download G2 later on today, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring:To my understanding its because of an experiment gone wrong. Just a theory. SPOILER: (I think) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Think Glowing Green things which you use... Think of how the barzites are (I noticed you got GF2) Ofcourse, this is what I think,and after playing GF2 and GF3, it's a pretty good theory. - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 The previous post stretches Today's Daily Topics, so I'm posting this to right the situation. Glowing green things? You mean the canisters? No, those are small potatoes compared to the reason the island was closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Manhood Typing Kelandon:The previous post stretches Today's Daily Topics, so I'm posting this to right the situation. Glowing green things? You mean the canisters? No, those are small potatoes compared to the reason the island was closed. Oops! I forgot to mention the Geneforge! - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 I still have no idea why the island was abandoned, and I don't want to know. So please, don't ruin the surprise. But the Geneforge is near the end of the game, is it not? I won't be able to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 No, you don't get to see the Geneforge in the demo, and I am amazed that the reason is still unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Well, I suppose that the rouges are a possibility, and maybe even the Serviles. But I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to these types of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring. Sanity Collector.:Well, I suppose that the rouges are a possibility, and maybe even the Serviles. But I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to these types of things. You have been to the ruined school - right? That gives away a major hint in it all (if you're still in the demo). - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Ruined School...yes, I have been there. I can't really remember much. Control Four isn't much help, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring. Sanity Collector.:Ruined School...yes, I have been there. I can't really remember much. Control Four isn't much help, imho. Perhaps there's a reason they left all of their research behind... - Archmagus Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Walter Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Spring:I still have no idea why the island was abandoned, and I don't want to know. So please, don't ruin the surprise. But the Geneforge is near the end of the game, is it not? I won't be able to get there. Well I don't want to give too much away, but the last area of the game is where the boat off the island is cause getting on the boat is what completes the game, but what you do at the geneforge area is the primary determinant of what the ending is, and other than the docks and one really difficult completely optional and rather pointless area, is likely the last place you would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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