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Adventurer's Guild π™²π™»π™°πš‚πš‚π™Έπ™² History
BadgeDateGameYear of ReleasePlot SynopsisHours to Complete
Image2023-10Oct 2023Shard of Spring1986The world is threatened by an ancient sorceress, and you must collect the Shard of Spring to stop her.014?? - 14
Image2023-11Nov 2023Ambermoon1993A sequel to Amberstar, set in a high-fantasy world, where players must stop the rising threat of an ancient evil.02222 - 65
Image2024-01Jan 2024Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan1990Players embark on a journey to defeat a powerful necromancer in this fantasy RPG.041?? - 41
Image2024-02Feb 2024Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard1994A wizard-themed action RPG where players must challenge dark forces and explore dangerous lands.01515 - 18
Image2024-03Mar 2024Starwind2022Total conversion mod that brings the Morrowind engine into the universe of Star Wars: The Old Republic and takes place during the events of Knights of the Old Republic.0077 - ??
Image2024-04Apr 2024Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown2019A retro-inspired RPG set in a classic fantasy world, filled with exploration and adventure.01010 - 15
Image2024-05May 2024Crystals of Arborea1990Players lead a party to defeat the dark god Tarbos and bring peace to Arborea.0044 - 6
Image2024-06Jun 2024Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession1994In this gothic horror RPG, players are trapped in the cursed land of Barovia and must face the vampire lord Strahd in order to escape.01313-18
Image2024-07Jul 2024Dark Sun: Shattered Lands1993Set in a post-apocalyptic desert world, players must gather allies and stop the tyrannical sorcerer-kings in this tactical RPG.02424 - 28
Image2025-01Jan 2025Exile III: Ruined World1996Jeff Vogel's Magnum Opus. After years of banishment in an underground cave-prison, the people of Exile make their way back to the surface, but find that it is not as peaceful as they had hoped.02020 - 30
Image2025-04Apr 2025Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge1990A party of six adventurers are looking for the Cosmic Forge, a fabled device that can literally write destiny.04343-56
Image2025-09Sep 2025Quest for Glory: So You Want to Be a Hero1989So you want to be a hero? Whether you're fighter, mage, or thief, the town of Spielburg needs you! Fame, fortune, and bad puns await.0066-13
Image2025-12Dec 2025Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals1996Prequel to Lufia I. Party-based JRPG with out-of-combat exploration and puzzles.02424-53
Image2026-02Feb 2026Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown2020A land fallen into chaos needs stalwart heroes to save it from a sinister and powerful force of evil.024??-??


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BadgeDateGameYear of ReleasePlot SynopsisHours to Complete
Image2024-04Apr 2024Alpha Protocol2010A spy-themed action RPG where players take on the role of agent Michael Thorton and must navigate a world of conspiracy and betrayal.01313 - 18
Image2024-05May 2024Knights of the Old Republic2003Set in the Star Wars universe, this RPG allows players to shape the fate of the galaxy as they navigate the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith.02929 - 37
Image2024-06Jun 2024Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines2004A modern vampire RPG set in the World of Darkness, where players navigate vampire society and face supernatural dangers.02323 - 29
Image2024-07Jul 2024Of Orcs and Men2012An action RPG where players lead an orc and goblin alliance to overthrow a tyrannical human empire.01212 - 15
Image2024-08Aug 2024Two Worlds2007In this open-world fantasy RPG, players must explore a vast world, seeking to rescue their kidnapped sister while battling powerful foes and forming alliances.01717 - 28
Image2024-09Sep 2024Icewind Dale2000A tactical RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, where players lead a group of adventurers through the icy tundra of the Spine of the World to uncover an ancient evil.03535 - 45
Image2024-10-1Oct 2024Deus Ex2000A cyberpunk action RPG, players navigate a dystopian world of conspiracy and technological augmentation as they uncover hidden truths while balancing personal choices and global consequences.02323 - 29
Image2024-10-2Oct 2024Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption2000Players follow Christof, a medieval knight turned vampire, as he battles his inner struggles, navigates centuries of undead politics, and seeks redemption through love and loyalty.02323 - 29
Image2024-11Nov 2024Dragon Age: Origins2009In a world torn by war and political intrigue, you must unite diverse factions as a Grey Warden to stop a monstrous Blight threatening to consume all of Ferelden.04949 - 74
Image2024-12Dec 2024Deus Ex: Invisible War2003In a fractured world reeling from the aftermath of global catastrophe, you navigate conspiracy-laden alliances and wield cutting-edge augmentations to shape the future of humanity.0099 - 13
Image2025-01Jan 2025Gothic2001A dark fantasy RPG where players must survive in a brutal prison colony surrounded by magical barriers, navigating rival factions and ancient mysteries.02323 - 38
Image2025-02Feb 2025Baldur's Gate1998A classic D&D-based RPG where players embark on an epic journey to uncover their mysterious heritage while navigating political intrigue and ancient evils.04444 - 101
Image2025-03Mar 2025ATOM RPG2018A post-apocalyptic RPG inspired by classic Fallout games, set in the Soviet wasteland where players must navigate radiation, mutants, and surviving factions.03131 - 92
Image2025-04Apr 2025Mars: War Logs2013A cyberpunk RPG set on Mars where players navigate corporate warfare, resource scarcity, and technological augmentation in humanity's colonial outposts.0099 - 18
Image2025-05May 2025Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura2001A unique fantasy RPG that blends magic and technology, where players explore a world where ancient mysticism clashes with industrial revolution.03131 - 84
Image2025-06Jun 2025ATOM RPG: Trudograd2021The standalone expansion to ATOM RPG, continuing the post-nuclear adventure in the Soviet wasteland with new locations, characters, and challenges.01717 - 89
Image2025-07Jul 2025Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir2008Neverwinter Nights with full party customization and overworld map exploration.01515 - 26
Image2025-08Aug 2025King Arthur: Knight's Tale2021Fantasy XCOM starring the denziens of Camelot.03333 - 52
Image2025-09Sep 2025Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry2015Pirate captain out for revenge.02121 - 34
Image2025-10Oct 2025UnderRail2015Life on the Earth’s surface has long since been made impossible and the remnants of humanity now dwell in a vast system of metro station-states.05858 - 107
Image2025-11Nov 2025Geneforge2001Assume the role of an apprentice Shaper, a sect of mages who can create living creatures through force of will.02929 - 41
Image2025-12Dec 2025Darksiders2015Deceived into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, the first Horseman of the Apocalypse stands accused of inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.01717 - 21
Image2026-01Jan 2026Mass Effect2007As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.01818 - 27
Image2026-02Feb 2026The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind2002Find the source of the evil blight that plagues the land, or set off on your own to explore strange locations and develop your character based on their actions.04444 - 104
Image2026-03Mar 2026Wizardry 82001A fantasy RPG that picks up where Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant left off.07878 - 89
Image2026-04Apr 2026Two Worlds II2011Open world fantasy RPG.03030 - 49
Image2026-05May 2026Fallout1997Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.01616 - 23

π–©π—Žπ—‡π—‚π—ˆπ—‹ Adventurer's Guild Honorable Mentions History
BadgeDateGameRelease YearPlot SynopsisHours to Complete
Image2025-04Apr 2025Arx Fatalis2002The sun has disappeared from overhead to shroud the world in eternal darkness, forcing communities to begin inhabiting underground mines.02020 - 26
Image2025-05May 2025Mass Effect 22010Uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of human space colonies. Assemble a team of soldiers and combat specialists, and launch a suicide mission to save mankind.02424 - 35

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How about new games with an old-school approach like Realms of Antiquity or Jettatura?

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The problem with doing new games is there are tons of older games we have to pick from.
Realms of Antiquity looks nice, however.
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Gothic 4.
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On a serious note: Phantasy Star Collection GBA, so I can play on my phone while I'm at work.
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**** can you guys put the suggestions in the right thread
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The title of the thread is not clear enough. Upcoming games... on Steam?
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rusty_shackleford wrote: ↑ October 11th, 2023, 08:40
Anyone have any ideas on how we should pick games?
This one's easy, just play what I tell you. I am the arbiter of good taste after all.



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Dead wrote: ↑ October 11th, 2023, 17:49
The title of the thread is not clear enough. Upcoming games... on Steam?
Changed the title, it's for picking games for us to play.
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Is this going to turn into some fruity podcast where we all scream and laugh at everything while we play?
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What's this all about? Tunnels & Trolls is a highly prestigious game developed by New World Computing, with a detailed manual written by Neal Hallford.

Legends of Amberland is a fun retro/clone in the style of Might & Magic III. And of course Dragon Wars was the real Bard's Tale IV, as it should have been an installment in that series.

Of those choices, LoA is the most accessible. Tunnels & Trolls has incredible depth and complexity, so it requires an investment of time.
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Starfire was translated in part by our very own AncientDoorhinge, that has to be a glowing endorsement in and of itself.
https://www.romhacking.net/translations/6138/
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only pick games that can be beaten in five hours or less
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Shock 2, Ultima 1, uhhhhh
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I'd like to participate, but my backlog is too big. Maybe next year.
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Emphyrio wrote: ↑ October 11th, 2023, 18:58
only pick games that can be beaten in five hours or less
Lords of Midnight can be beaten in a single sitting.



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Dorateen wrote: ↑ October 11th, 2023, 18:54
What's this all about?
I should probably make a sticky to explain what this is about.
We're picking games to play each month, the current month is Shard of Spring: viewtopic.php?t=720-october-shard-of-spring
Everyone participating plays the game simultaneously and provides feedback/assistance.

As an incentive, you get a badge for completion β€” Check Watser's post earlier in this thread, he has the Shard of Spring badge.

This thread is just for picking games, and deciding how we should pick games. Preferably ones that are more obscure/less played.
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Thoughts on adding Starwind, the custom module for OpenMW?
https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/48909
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Discarding Starfire because it requires some weirdo asian emulator to play.

One week before the start of a new month, a game will be selected randomly from the list of games using a fair, hardware-seeded RNG roll.
Try to limit game suggestions to one per poster, and only people who will actually participate.
Suggested games should be obscure, old, or old and obscure. Try to avoid any popular title or title a large portion of people here have likely already played.
Feedback from people who actually participate will be taken much more seriously than shitposters.

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Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan
Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
Dragon Wars
Realms of Antiquity
Also I'll add Starwind if @Watser thinks it's a good fit.
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Updated the op, provided some rules for game suggestions.
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Starwind looks fun.
Maybe Realms of Antiquity is better suited for a special extended edition as the game is around 100 hours long according to the dev.
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Watser wrote: ↑ October 12th, 2023, 08:36
Starwind looks fun.
Maybe Realms of Antiquity is better suited for a special extended edition as the game is around 100 hours long according to the dev.
There's 168 hours in a week isn't there?
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Speaking of Shock 2 at some point we should try to play together. It's a pain in the *** to set up, but it's a hilarious experience.
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Starwind is the one I most want to play.
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I wonder how free roam starwind is? Could speedrun it if your not planet locked

Oh it's a totally different storyline, watched a video and now I want to play KoTOR again though
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How bout Gayblade?
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Should be called the Only If It Requires A Minimal Amount Of Effort Guild.
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Watser wrote: ↑ October 12th, 2023, 08:36
Maybe Realms of Antiquity is better suited for a special extended edition as the game is around 100 hours long according to the dev.
Think I'm going to include long games by having games run concurrently with no deadline for badges.
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