A remake, same game, modern graphics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbKpViQdyR4
The original was pretty much literally D&D in computer form in terms of rules. Different classes, but otherwise real close. The original rulebook even had cartoons by the DMG cartoon guy.
Updated for the modern audience.
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Quote from: hedgehobbit on September 26, 2023, 02:44:18 PM
Updated for the modern audience.
Ugh...
I was waiting for it to come out of early access before taking a look at it and this quelled my interest, for now.
I'll wait and see if it will be possible to easily use custom portraits.
Interestingly, this appears to be a strictly graphical/UI update fitted onto the original mechanics. So I suspect some people are in for a real surprise when the game proceeds to metaphorically beat the shit out of them.
I admit I'm hoping for some built in options (if only for an automapper, I hate mapping by hand). But I'm kind of gleefully intrigued by a new generation getting schooled by one of the classics.
Quote from: Ghostmaker on September 27, 2023, 11:32:31 AMBut I'm kind of gleefully intrigued by a new generation getting schooled by one of the classics.
I can't see anyone who started gaming after the 1990s having the patience to play a remake of a game this old.
Heh. Wanna see them flip the fuck out, remake Wizardry IV.
Quote from: Thornhammer on October 06, 2023, 07:17:37 PM
Heh. Wanna see them flip the fuck out, remake Wizardry IV.
I had an Apple //c but I got Bards Tale II and The Wizards Crown, never got to actually play Wizardry until around 2000 when they released that boxed set with all the games. But I did it old school and used the manual from the box and played the originals in an Apple emulator. Holy fuck, I had heard IV was unforgiving, but that's the understatement of the century. I gave up after a couple hours, using the clues to even get started. Anyone who legitimately beat that game unassisted deserves to be a real wizard.
Anyway, I was kind of happy this was being released as I was just playing the original again a few months ago. (I)dentiffy S doesn't count as cheating, does it?
Quote from: Brad on October 08, 2023, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: Thornhammer on October 06, 2023, 07:17:37 PM
Heh. Wanna see them flip the fuck out, remake Wizardry IV.
I had an Apple //c but I got Bards Tale II and The Wizards Crown, never got to actually play Wizardry until around 2000 when they released that boxed set with all the games. But I did it old school and used the manual from the box and played the originals in an Apple emulator. Holy fuck, I had heard IV was unforgiving, but that's the understatement of the century. I gave up after a couple hours, using the clues to even get started. Anyone who legitimately beat that game unassisted deserves to be a real wizard.
Anyway, I was kind of happy this was being released as I was just playing the original again a few months ago. (I)dentiffy S doesn't count as cheating, does it?
Yeah, Wiz4 was brutal. I never played it, but I've read walkthroughs and it makes Dark Souls look downright relaxing.
Quote from: hedgehobbit on September 26, 2023, 02:44:18 PM
Updated for the modern audience.
(https://i.imgur.com/ddk6QoG.jpg)
Modern elf needs to stop rooting.
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Quote from: hedgehobbit on September 26, 2023, 02:44:18 PMUpdated for the modern audience.
(https://i.imgur.com/ddk6QoG.jpg)
Makes me think AI art.
I saw the Wizardry anime OVA at GenCon way back. They showed that and one for the SNES game Ys.
I see the Sir-Tech logo, so I guess Robert Woodhead is involved, or at least gives his blessing.
Quote from: hedgehobbit on September 27, 2023, 12:24:07 PMQuote from: Ghostmaker on September 27, 2023, 11:32:31 AMBut I'm kind of gleefully intrigued by a new generation getting schooled by one of the classics.
I can't see anyone who started gaming after the 1990s having the patience to play a remake of a game this old.
You'd be surprised. Newer players are rediscovering the classics and enjoying them. The rest bitch incessantly anyhow so who cares?
Quote from: Omega on July 19, 2024, 07:30:35 PMMakes me think AI art.
Nah, AI art is not that bad.
Quote from: Omega on August 18, 2024, 03:01:21 AMYou have not seen much I art then.
I've seen my fair share... Just for fun, I fired up Fooocus and created a dozen better images in watercolor/acrylic style. Just a popcorn in a mood thing and not anything I put any effort into to get the jewelry right.
'Elf' in watercolor (https://www.tangent-zero.com/test/2024-08-18_13-51-48_9505.png)