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Old school dungeon crawler: Legend of Grimrock
Steam ^ | 4/18/2012 | Blackshark

Posted on 04/18/2012 7:29:22 PM PDT by Black_Shark

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To: Black_Shark

Those were some I played when I was college freshman a bazillion years ago. I was also into MUDs back in the day.


41 posted on 04/18/2012 8:23:17 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: Black_Shark

He lost me, too. How do you roll dice and mark up graph paper on a computer?


42 posted on 04/18/2012 8:23:24 PM PDT by M1911A1
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To: chris37

Good choice of games! I have “The Witcher” sitting ony my hard drive from when I bought it at the $2 sale during christmas but haven’t played it yet. Been too busy with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Skyrim, and Morrowind.

If you like old school dungeon crawlers, you’ll love Grimrock! Minotaur rogues ftw!


43 posted on 04/18/2012 8:25:26 PM PDT by Black_Shark
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To: M1911A1

“How do you roll dice and mark up graph paper on a computer?”
Roll 2d10 and consult a table in the DM’s Guide :)


44 posted on 04/18/2012 8:25:36 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: Black_Shark

Just another add-on for game haters.

A lot can be learned playing online games. I have an MBA and a PHD in aberrant sociological disorders and I got them both from playing Eve online.


45 posted on 04/18/2012 8:26:20 PM PDT by Usagi_yo
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To: M1911A1

Hmmmm? Grimrock has an automap feature that graphs the maps for you or you choose “old school” and do it by hand and rolling dice? If your referring to DnD rules, it’s done “behind the scenes” so to speak in games like Neverwinter Nights and NWN2.


46 posted on 04/18/2012 8:27:18 PM PDT by Black_Shark
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To: GenXteacher

A couple years back I looked up the value of the original ‘Fiend Folio’ I lost somewhere along the way. I then rolled 2D10 and cried...a lot.


47 posted on 04/18/2012 8:27:44 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Usagi_yo

I agree with that. “umadbro” will make me try to jump through my TV and don’t even get me started on the “Leeeeeeeeeerrrroooyyy Jenkins” of the WoW world...

Who thinks that’s funny 4 hours into a raid? Seriously.


48 posted on 04/18/2012 8:29:40 PM PDT by Black_Shark
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To: Norm Lenhart

I’ve still got mine :) I played 1st Edition AD&D well up until 3rd Edition came out. I’ve looked at the 4th ed books but consider it to be a dumbed down game unworthy of my attention.


49 posted on 04/18/2012 8:32:55 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: GenXteacher

Rub it in ;)

Picture this (ah the memories)...

We lived up in the mountains and used to drag all our stuff out to my uncle’s hunting camp and play over the weekend. Well, that and drink ;). One night I grabbed the fire extinguisher and put it under the table while a couple others went to find relief in nature. When they came back I led the hardy adventurers into a cave with a frost dragon...who breathed upon them the breath of CO2...

I still crack up at the results of that night. Lots of jumping and screaming ;)


50 posted on 04/18/2012 8:38:16 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Black_Shark

Working on beating Might & Magic 6 for about the 5th time....


51 posted on 04/18/2012 8:40:14 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Hope springs eternal - maybe the Bucs will break .500 this year)
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To: Usagi_yo

Goons?


52 posted on 04/18/2012 8:52:29 PM PDT by Sledge
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To: Leaning Right

Me also. And here I thought FR was made up of some older folks like me.


53 posted on 04/18/2012 8:55:50 PM PDT by TXLady
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To: Black_Shark

OMFG!!

I cut my fangs on AD&D 1st edition. Village of Hommlet. Temple of Elemental Evil. Greyhawk!!

We had new-generation gamers when I deployed to Iraq. I perused the latest DM Guide and Monster Manual. Looked like a bad acid trip.

And yes, I remember fondly Bard’s Tale, and Hillsfar, and Ravenloft.


54 posted on 04/18/2012 9:16:32 PM PDT by Old Sarge (RIP FReeper Skyraider (1930-2011) - You Are Missed)
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To: Old Sarge

You should have a read through the Forgotten Realms novels and ESPECIALLY the Drizzt DuUrden Dark Elf series.

Truly brings the D&D world to life.

And there are DOZENS of books to read.

BTW TEE was my first D&D module too ;)


55 posted on 04/18/2012 9:24:51 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Black_Shark

Thanks for the post. Old school gamer. C64 phantasy fan.


56 posted on 04/18/2012 10:21:53 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist ("Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one," Jeremiah 50:31)
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To: Norm Lenhart

Good job- nothing like special effects :)


57 posted on 04/19/2012 12:48:15 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: rawcatslyentist

Secret of the Silver Blades?


58 posted on 04/19/2012 12:51:37 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: rawcatslyentist

No problem. Glad I could help.


59 posted on 04/19/2012 1:06:04 PM PDT by Black_Shark
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To: Some Fat Guy in L.A.

I’ve never beaten it. It’s hard to get past the outdated graphics.

It’s currently sitting on my deskshelf collecting dust. :/


60 posted on 04/19/2012 1:10:09 PM PDT by Black_Shark
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