Junior Adventurer's Guild - June: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

[1998]

Would have been my second choice, I am OK with that.

[WhiteShark]

I had to flip a coin between Mars: War Logs, Of Orcs and Men, and Two Worlds.

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

[gerey]

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

Reminds me, why isn't Blood Omen on the list?

[rusty_shackleford]

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

Reminds me, why isn't Blood Omen on the list?

Because it's not an RPG

[Oyster Sauce]

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

Reminds me, why isn't Blood Omen on the list?

Being old and top-down doesn't make a game an RPG

[gerey]

Because it's not an RPG

Neither is Dark Messiah.

[rusty_shackleford]

Because it's not an RPG

Neither is Dark Messiah.

has XP therefore it's an RPG

[Xenich]

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

Reminds me, why isn't Blood Omen on the list?

Being old and top-down doesn't make a game an RPG

If you play a role, and it is a game... it is a role playing game.

[Oyster Sauce]

Because it's not an RPG

Neither is Dark Messiah.

nice try, nerd

[Xenich]

Because it's not an RPG

Neither is Dark Messiah.

has XP therefore it's an RPG

If the statistics don't govern the success and failure of an action (not simply power ups), I see it more as an "action" game with RPG elements, more than an RPG. Statistics should be the governing aspect of play where a success is scaled to impossible if the character is too low a level to the opponent.

[logincrash]

Which of these three did you assign to the edge of the coin?

First a coin toss between Of Orcs and Men and Two Worlds (because I knew literally nothing about them, whereas I am kinda familiar with the Mars: War Logs universe), then the winner of that (Orcs) went against Mars: War Logs.
I've realized by now that I should've just used a d6.

[Gregz]

A bit soon to replay it again, but here vote I

[maidenhaver]

I vote LEGO Star Wars: The Original Trilogy.

[Boontaker]

Dark messiah crashed 11 to many times for me

[Oyster Sauce]

Dark messiah crashed 11 to many times for me

It will work this time

[Vergil]

Don't worry VTMB runs pretty well with the unofficial patch.

[Oyster Sauce]

Last chance to homie hop to Dark Messiah and be able to tell your grandkids you were on the winning team

[Vergil]

About the finish off the final boss of Dawn of Sorrow just in time to start VTMB

[The_Mask]

Post 123. Prolly gonna vote for Conquistador or Bloodlines.

[gerey]

I'm fine with whatever wins, all the likely top contenders are fun games.

[Norfleet]

has XP therefore it's an RPG

Does this work both ways? Is it required to have XP in order to be an RPG, or is this strictly an IF (HAS XP) THEN (RPG), but not necessarily IF (RPG) THEN (HAS XP)?

Because if the assertion is that you must have XP in order to be an RPG, I can definitely name a counterexample.

[bloodedhunter]

I seriously doubt people will finish Xenogears within 1 month.

[Vergil]

There was never any doubt

[Oyster Sauce]

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Los Angeles always had a thriving night life but no one really knows what lurks behind the glittering lights and seedy nightclubs. While mortals live their normal lives, clans of vampires conspire and scheme to further their own mysterious goals. As a newly-sired vampire, you are put to trial by the Prince of the city for your sire’s wrongdoings. A lone voice spares you from the Final Death and you become a pawn in the Prince’s plans.

Traverse the dark world of modern-day Los Angeles in Troika’s swan song, Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines. Visit raves and explore the secret underground caverns of Downtown to seedy hotels and exclusive mansions on Hollywood’s infamous Sunset Strip. Embark on a variety of story-driven quests as you explore an open world filled with side missions, multiple paths, and strange denizens to interact with. Yours is a living world, even though you cease to be.

-Swear allegiance to one of seven unique clans, then use an array of vampiric disciplines, such as Dementation, Celerity, or Animalism, to achieve your goals.

-Superbly written dialogue with a unique feel and tone for each clan.

-Customize your Kindred the way you see fit, from the dialogue choices you make to the skills you improve.

Where to acquire

https://www.gog.com/en/game/vampire_the ... bloodlines - $19.99 USD

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Time to beat

22.5 hours - Main
28.5 hours - Main + Sides
39.5 hours - Completionist

Troubleshooting + Community Patch

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Vampi ... Bloodlines

Community patch. Essential. Don't get the optional addons to this patch.

[Gregz]

For those who don't know, you're about to play one of the greatest cRPGs of all time.

[logincrash]

Goddamn it, I actually installed Of Orcs and Men. Oh, well, at least I already have VtMB installed.

[1998]

**** just noticed haven't played it since 2015, guess it's time for another round.

[logincrash]

I think it's immediately obvious what should be the badge for completing this.

[wndrbr]

aw shucks. Gonna skip this one.

[1998]