I know in the past there're already many discussions about "role playing" ... what's exactly IS role playing, etc etc ...
In some way the Sims are role playing, but in 'simulator' game you play a father or uncle or you're the son of ... and play a role in a 'family' ...
Looking at rpg games : The Elder Scrolls games are more role playing (you can buy your own house and make your own home base with furniture etc etc ... you can even marry !)
I like that, it's nice this all can be in a rpg .
Divinity II is another kind of rpg, for me more action, but in some way I turn the action down a little because I spend most time in trading, talking with NPC's, doing quests and if I've the opportunity to choose between fighting or solve the matter via persuading or another peaceful option, I choose that last one (mostly).
And the Flames of Vengeance part is less action that the Ego Draconis part and I like that very much and hope Divinity III is a action rpg with LOTS of role play elements and TONS of humour
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But I agree with Alrik about that article (link) ... I my opion a action rpg is not the same as a classic rpg . But tehn again : WHAT exactly IS a classic rpg ? Who can describe that ?
I appreciate it very much if a rpg gives the player many options to play the rpg like he/she wish to play ... so you, the gamer, find your own personal way to play your favorite rpg'(s ).
What I like is also I can invest statpoints too, not only skillpoints. That's so bad in many casual rpg's like TES, Arcania, etc ... in Skyrim you can only put points in HP or MP, Oblivion was way worser on this and Arcania ... *shudders* ....
But the trading I like in all Divnity games !!
And playing as a Priest is fantastic, lovely, fun, ... and above all, if I really wish, I can just let my Creature, Summon Ghost or Summon Demon do the action work (battles) for me and wait & see how the enemies suffer while I use Hide in Shadows and if needed summon again an ally or Charm or Blind a victime ... use Fear or Curse ... so relaxed and fun to play ...
Joram
& Ronja
the Priest-with-big-pleasure-all-times-long
