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This thread has been linked to the game 'The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind'.
Well, Yesterday I was a very busy bee indeed. Firstly having to wake up at 9:30am to go to a guitar lesson, Then my paper round, Then I got paid the cash I needed to buy this RPG that loads of people was raving about. My quest was varied, Treacherous and incredibly frustrating. Here’s the story of how I eventually got this damn game.
Ok, after having a rather interesting and creative guitar lesson I decided to drag my mates to Nottingham, Obviously to buy Morrowind. I cut out my handy GAME 10% off voucher and caught the bus. Now, Nottingham has 2 Major GAME stores so finding the game shouldn’t be that difficult (So I thought) As usual Nottingham was packed with customers fighting over Sale items like hungry vermin. Trying to get to the first GAME was a major problem. Anyway, We got there and I looked at the Xbox area.... No sign of Morrowind, Ok, I looked at the Pre-owned section.... No sign of Morrowind, Ok, I'll ask one of the dopey assistants: -
"What? No I dunno where Morrowind is, Probably out of stock"
*Sigh* So I had to make my way up to the other GAME, Stopping for a Maccy D's on the way of course, Just to replenish my Fatigue and Health. I looked at the Xbox area...Again, No sign of Morrowind, until I asked the assistant; He was very helpful and got the last one from the storage area! Woohoo! Using my 10% off I paid for it and legged it home, catching the local Bus strider service of course.
Enough of the journey, Lets get down to business, Morrowind is one of the coolest RPG's I have ever played. Throw away your Dungeons and Dragons box set (if you have one?) and buy this game. Firstly its Huge, I emphasize the word huge, but that’s a good thing, you get a vast world to explore and interact with! Although it is kind of overwhelming at first, quite a few things to learn and loads to do.
One thing that makes this game great (So far) is the fact that you are free to do whatever the duck you like. Want to kill someone? Sure do it, But you’ll get sent to jail. Want to steal stuff? Go ahead! Don't get caught though! Want to sleep in someone else’s bed? You do that! Hey, I've only been playing it for 2 days and I’m haling it as the best RPG I’ve played in a long time!
I'm the ARGONIAN type, Who is a lizard/human type creature who walks strange (I swear, It looks like he’s bricked himself) Anyway at the moment I’m just leveling up getting myself ready for any threats that may arrive. Another thing I’d like to comment on is the graphics of the game, although there is vast amounts of fogging they are actually VERY well presented, ESPECIALLY the water just look at it when it’s raining!
Just recently I befriended a dude called Fargoth, Then I gained a "sub quest" from another bloke to find and steal Fargoths stuff, Waiting until nightfall I had to stay at the lighthouse and keep watch for Fargoth to see where he goes. The feeling of betrayal is great whilst nicking all Fargoths items :-)
Great things that I’ve seen so far? Silt Striders - Huge fleas that are amazing to gawp at, Huge Mushrooms - They look erm great! Large structures that look amazing!
Damn this game is so good, Buy it now kids. Just thought you'd like to know, Oh and you get a Map! :-)
Ok, after having a rather interesting and creative guitar lesson I decided to drag my mates to Nottingham, Obviously to buy Morrowind. I cut out my handy GAME 10% off voucher and caught the bus. Now, Nottingham has 2 Major GAME stores so finding the game shouldn’t be that difficult (So I thought) As usual Nottingham was packed with customers fighting over Sale items like hungry vermin. Trying to get to the first GAME was a major problem. Anyway, We got there and I looked at the Xbox area.... No sign of Morrowind, Ok, I looked at the Pre-owned section.... No sign of Morrowind, Ok, I'll ask one of the dopey assistants: -
"What? No I dunno where Morrowind is, Probably out of stock"
*Sigh* So I had to make my way up to the other GAME, Stopping for a Maccy D's on the way of course, Just to replenish my Fatigue and Health. I looked at the Xbox area...Again, No sign of Morrowind, until I asked the assistant; He was very helpful and got the last one from the storage area! Woohoo! Using my 10% off I paid for it and legged it home, catching the local Bus strider service of course.
Enough of the journey, Lets get down to business, Morrowind is one of the coolest RPG's I have ever played. Throw away your Dungeons and Dragons box set (if you have one?) and buy this game. Firstly its Huge, I emphasize the word huge, but that’s a good thing, you get a vast world to explore and interact with! Although it is kind of overwhelming at first, quite a few things to learn and loads to do.
One thing that makes this game great (So far) is the fact that you are free to do whatever the duck you like. Want to kill someone? Sure do it, But you’ll get sent to jail. Want to steal stuff? Go ahead! Don't get caught though! Want to sleep in someone else’s bed? You do that! Hey, I've only been playing it for 2 days and I’m haling it as the best RPG I’ve played in a long time!
I'm the ARGONIAN type, Who is a lizard/human type creature who walks strange (I swear, It looks like he’s bricked himself) Anyway at the moment I’m just leveling up getting myself ready for any threats that may arrive. Another thing I’d like to comment on is the graphics of the game, although there is vast amounts of fogging they are actually VERY well presented, ESPECIALLY the water just look at it when it’s raining!
Just recently I befriended a dude called Fargoth, Then I gained a "sub quest" from another bloke to find and steal Fargoths stuff, Waiting until nightfall I had to stay at the lighthouse and keep watch for Fargoth to see where he goes. The feeling of betrayal is great whilst nicking all Fargoths items :-)
Great things that I’ve seen so far? Silt Striders - Huge fleas that are amazing to gawp at, Huge Mushrooms - They look erm great! Large structures that look amazing!
Damn this game is so good, Buy it now kids. Just thought you'd like to know, Oh and you get a Map! :-)
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My friend brought a copy of this round to my house (for X-box) i like the idea of a fully interactive invoroment cos lets face it shenmue isnt that. But I wasnt blown away bu the graphics the fighting seemed a little poor and it just didnt capture my imagination, so i was wondering to all thoose people who rate it so highly what is it about this game u like so much?
Hmmmmmmm, starting to wonder if I should look into this game. ;-) I felt a little put off it at first, but I'd be interested to hear more things about what you lot have been getting upto in the game. :-)
Plus its been awhile since I've owned a game with a map ! ;-)
Plus its been awhile since I've owned a game with a map ! ;-)
It takes about 30 secs to load at the start and then any other loading - going into buildings etc - is just about 1 or 2 secs. Loading isn't a problem.
So give me an indication here - are the loading times as long as Vice City?
Downsides to Morrowind: -
• Loading times at the start, But once loaded you have a massive gameworld to explore with seemlessly integrated loads for new areas.
• Its crashed on me once - But thats because i'd played it for nearly 7 hours straight, Xbox got a little overheated.
Theres too many good points to list :)
• Loading times at the start, But once loaded you have a massive gameworld to explore with seemlessly integrated loads for new areas.
• Its crashed on me once - But thats because i'd played it for nearly 7 hours straight, Xbox got a little overheated.
Theres too many good points to list :)
Man, this game looks amazing! Are there any downsides at all to it?
Maverick42 wrote:
> Are the battles turn-based?
Nope, In real time if you get what I mean, You fight the people there and then.
> Are the battles turn-based?
Nope, In real time if you get what I mean, You fight the people there and then.
Are the battles turn-based?
Gridloch wrote:
> how big is this game?
HUGE, The gameworld is massive, And I mean massive!
Also, Whats the best magic item you own? Mine has to be the "Graveyard Amulet" It lets me summon a skeleton which is useful in battle :)
> how big is this game?
HUGE, The gameworld is massive, And I mean massive!
Also, Whats the best magic item you own? Mine has to be the "Graveyard Amulet" It lets me summon a skeleton which is useful in battle :)
how big is this game?
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