Larian Studios Forums General Chat RPG Chat ARCANUM

Just got this game off E-bay for £3.20 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
So come on you RPG'er's fill me in please, details, what to do and not to do and the like.
Thoughts and opinions (but not <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />Thor's)Please. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

It's got a neat little story/universe hampered by a shoddy inventory system and poor combat.

I give it a 7/10 overall, definately worth that price.

I got it at about the same price and liked it a lot. Get the patch before you start <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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I've tried it, but had the feeling as if I had done something wrong, because my char was too weak for the quests ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" />

That's fair. It's also a bit unbalanced, being easier if you play a magicuser than a techno type. Harm (Necromantic 1) is overpowered, though great fun to use. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Make sure your charisma is at least 9, so you can get Sogg Mead Mug in your party in the Inn. He's great with an axe.

In a few words: good ideas. Bad execution.

Elaboration: clunky engine, the most awful combat I've ever seen (turn-based or real-time mode alike), so-so writing.

I only spent a few minutes, and the combat absolutely put me off. In turn-based, it was waaay too slow; in real-time, it was waaay too rapid and hard to manage.

Summary: Troika -- just say no.

Thanks so far.
Off course i always look for the latest patch, and some good varied views.
Remember, i played all the way thru LIONHEART so i have the patience of a saint, and i am still finding my way thru WIZARDRY8 .
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Gods, you played all the way through Lionheart? That doesn't require patience. It requires masochism.

I'll try to help where Arcanum is concerned, though. So feel free to shoot your questions. It's been a while, but still...

it is saintly to finish off lionheart. so spick, if i'm the pope, i'll beatify u. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

i remember deathatthedoor loves arcanum & he would be the best dude to look for when it comes to tips & tricks. winterfox also knows arcanum very well.

Hunky Dory...i'll let 'em know when i get started. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />

Hey spick, good decision, i loved this game and played it several times till the end. Its great, have many abilities to be good or evil (you could clean out a complete village ... or not), could even have a dog in your party, but it's too strong in my opinion.

Here is a link for you to rummage in what is expecting you:

Arcanum

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Cheers Rashida, here's a question for you...Can i name my characters? I do like chosing names, It makes the game more personal in my opinion.

There is a very in depth character creation system borrowing heavily from the SPECIAL system (Fallout).

In fact, I think it *was* the SPECIAL system. Don't remember.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> What a question.
You can use existing characters or create your own characters with their own names.

I have all my chars created myself, the system is really easy, you have only to think before creating, what kind your char should be (like always).

Even the choosen background take affect to the NPCs, your alignment is also important (some NPCs don't come or talk with your hero if you have the "wrong" alignment).

Ah, i just say too much, its my vice <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

So what sort of character are you creating, Spick? What are his/her attributes, drawbacks, etc?

It's early doors yet! I have not installed as yet! But i will give it some serious thought. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

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I love hearing the Fallout system called SPECIAL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ROFL.gif" alt="" />(I know what it stands for, it's just funny seeing it)

I bought Arcanum two months ago myself and love it. In many ways, the game feels like a merger between Diablo II and <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/div.gif" alt="" />, with a crafting system that feels like Wizardry 8. Character creation is more advanced than the Fallout SPECIAL (heh). If you've played any of the three GOOD Fallouts (don't get me started on BOS, that game is a joke), you know how the NPC interaction system feels. If you're having a bad day, pull out your favorite weapon, find a town you've cleared of quests, and earn some evil points <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" /> (NOTE: I never actually do this as I'm too much of a goody-goody, but this is to show that there are very few limitations on what you can do.)

I finished F1 and F2 and i am currently meandering my way through W8, so it sounds like i should like this game. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />

I definitely recommend it, though expect a couple graphical glitches now and then, but nothing that can't be easily remedied. Also, definitely patch it.

I have got a brand new version compatible with XP, so i hope it is already patched, but of course i will check. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />