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Adventurer's Guild 𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙲 History

Badge	Date	Game	Year of Release	Plot Synopsis	Hours to Complete
	2023-10Oct 2023	Shard of Spring	1986	The world is threatened by an ancient sorceress, and you must collect the Shard of Spring to stop her.	014?? - 14
	2023-11Nov 2023	Ambermoon	1993	A sequel to Amberstar, set in a high-fantasy world, where players must stop the rising threat of an ancient evil.	02222 - 65
	2024-01Jan 2024	Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan	1990	Players embark on a journey to defeat a powerful necromancer in this fantasy RPG.	041?? - 41
	2024-02Feb 2024	Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard	1994	A wizard-themed action RPG where players must challenge dark forces and explore dangerous lands.	01515 - 18
	2024-03Mar 2024	Starwind	2022	Total 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 - ??
	2024-04Apr 2024	Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown	2019	A retro-inspired RPG set in a classic fantasy world, filled with exploration and adventure.	01010 - 15
	2024-05May 2024	Crystals of Arborea	1990	Players lead a party to defeat the dark god Tarbos and bring peace to Arborea.	0044 - 6
	2024-06Jun 2024	Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession	1994	In 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
	2024-07Jul 2024	Dark Sun: Shattered Lands	1993	Set in a post-apocalyptic desert world, players must gather allies and stop the tyrannical sorcerer-kings in this tactical RPG.	02424 - 28
	2025-01Jan 2025	Exile III: Ruined World	1996	Jeff 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
	2025-04Apr 2025	Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge	1990	A party of six adventurers are looking for the Cosmic Forge, a fabled device that can literally write destiny.	04343-56
	2025-09Sep 2025	Quest for Glory: So You Want to Be a Hero	1989	So 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
	2025-12Dec 2025	Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals	1996	Prequel to Lufia I. Party-based JRPG with out-of-combat exploration and puzzles.	02424-53
	2026-02Feb 2026	Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown	2020	A land fallen into chaos needs stalwart heroes to save it from a sinister and powerful force of evil.	024??-??

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𝖩𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗋 Adventurer's Guild History

Badge	Date	Game	Year of Release	Plot Synopsis	Hours to Complete
	2024-04Apr 2024	Alpha Protocol	2010	A 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
	2024-05May 2024	Knights of the Old Republic	2003	Set 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
	2024-06Jun 2024	Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines	2004	A modern vampire RPG set in the World of Darkness, where players navigate vampire society and face supernatural dangers.	02323 - 29
	2024-07Jul 2024	Of Orcs and Men	2012	An action RPG where players lead an orc and goblin alliance to overthrow a tyrannical human empire.	01212 - 15
	2024-08Aug 2024	Two Worlds	2007	In 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
	2024-09Sep 2024	Icewind Dale	2000	A 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
	2024-10-1Oct 2024	Deus Ex	2000	A 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
	2024-10-2Oct 2024	Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption	2000	Players 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
	2024-11Nov 2024	Dragon Age: Origins	2009	In 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
	2024-12Dec 2024	Deus Ex: Invisible War	2003	In 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
	2025-01Jan 2025	Gothic	2001	A dark fantasy RPG where players must survive in a brutal prison colony surrounded by magical barriers, navigating rival factions and ancient mysteries.	02323 - 38
	2025-02Feb 2025	Baldur's Gate	1998	A 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
	2025-03Mar 2025	ATOM RPG	2018	A post-apocalyptic RPG inspired by classic Fallout games, set in the Soviet wasteland where players must navigate radiation, mutants, and surviving factions.	03131 - 92
	2025-04Apr 2025	Mars: War Logs	2013	A cyberpunk RPG set on Mars where players navigate corporate warfare, resource scarcity, and technological augmentation in humanity's colonial outposts.	0099 - 18
	2025-05May 2025	Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura	2001	A unique fantasy RPG that blends magic and technology, where players explore a world where ancient mysticism clashes with industrial revolution.	03131 - 84
	2025-06Jun 2025	ATOM RPG: Trudograd	2021	The standalone expansion to ATOM RPG, continuing the post-nuclear adventure in the Soviet wasteland with new locations, characters, and challenges.	01717 - 89
	2025-07Jul 2025	Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir	2008	Neverwinter Nights with full party customization and overworld map exploration.	01515 - 26
	2025-08Aug 2025	King Arthur: Knight's Tale	2021	Fantasy XCOM starring the denziens of Camelot.	03333 - 52
	2025-09Sep 2025	Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry	2015	Pirate captain out for revenge.	02121 - 34
	2025-10Oct 2025	UnderRail	2015	Life 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
	2025-11Nov 2025	Geneforge	2001	Assume the role of an apprentice Shaper, a sect of mages who can create living creatures through force of will.	02929 - 41
	2025-12Dec 2025	Darksiders	2015	Deceived 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
	2026-01Jan 2026	Mass Effect	2007	As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.	01818 - 27
	2026-02Feb 2026	The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind	2002	Find 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
	2026-03Mar 2026	Wizardry 8	2001	A fantasy RPG that picks up where Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant left off.	07878 - 89
	2026-04Apr 2026	Two Worlds II	2011	Open world fantasy RPG.	03030 - 49
	2026-05May 2026	Fallout	1997	Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.	01616 - 23

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𝖩𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗋 Adventurer's Guild Honorable Mentions History

Badge	Date	Game	Release Year	Plot Synopsis	Hours to Complete
	2025-04Apr 2025	Arx Fatalis	2002	The sun has disappeared from overhead to shroud the world in eternal darkness, forcing communities to begin inhabiting underground mines.	02020 - 26
	2025-05May 2025	Mass Effect 2	2010	Uncover 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 bout Starfire, how bout?
https://www.dungeoncrawlers.org/game/starfire/

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

The problem with doing new games is there are tons of older games we have to pick from.
Realms of Antiquity looks nice, however.

Gothic 4.

On a serious note: Phantasy Star Collection GBA, so I can play on my phone while I'm at work.

**** can you guys put the suggestions in the right thread

The title of the thread is not clear enough. Upcoming games... on Steam?

"Upcoming Adventure Guild Adventures"

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.



-Humbaba

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.

Is this going to turn into some fruity podcast where we all scream and laugh at everything while we play?

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.

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/

only pick games that can be beaten in five hours or less

Shock 2, Ultima 1, uhhhhh

I'd like to participate, but my backlog is too big. Maybe next year.

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.



-Humbaba

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 — 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.

Thoughts on adding Starwind, the custom module for OpenMW?
https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/48909

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.

Current game list: Also I'll add Starwind if @Watser thinks it's a good fit.

Updated the op, provided some rules for game suggestions.

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.

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?

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.

Starwind is the one I most want to play.

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

How bout Gayblade?

Should be called the Only If It Requires A Minimal Amount Of Effort Guild.

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.