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About Forgotten Realms....

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by The Kurgan, Nov 21, 2000.

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    In the Game i notice at the beginning everything looks futuristic, what's up with that?

    So far that's one thing i do not like about Forgotten Realms

    I hate that stuff.

    The Kurgan
     
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    Actually, the Realms are not really futuristic at all. I agree though and have no clue what is up with that.
     
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    [​IMG] And did you notice Jon Irenicus' physique? (spoiler coming)
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    He's supposed to be an elf after all, with delicate features, but he's got an upper body that puts any half-orc to shame.
     
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    one word, "eyecandy" it sells more copies, thus they make more money, that way they can make more games, then we can play those game then complain about their futureisticness all over again, thus the chain of computer games
     
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    It's what happens when a young upstart company like Wizards of the Coast buys a grand old company with a long proud lineage like TSR.

    Have you seen the 3rd Edition books? Every one is buff with a perfect build (even halflings, who are supposed to be a little on the "plump" side).

    The forrgoten realms never used to be like this at all, but times are changing fast.

    I MISS LARRY ELMORE PAINTINGS!!!!
     
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    Have you watched TV, movies, or anything of the nature? You can't be fat to be popular, its the rule of life as it seems.

    Don't get me wrong I know a beautiful girl when I see one, but these bony women have enough self hate for themselves to kill. It is there choice however, and therefore they will be beautiful in the public's eyes with there ribs sticking out until the trends shift.
     
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    [​IMG] Though I don't know DR and its basement throughly;I think it may well be a clever twist.Those who played might & magic series will remember that the world of m&m is actually a science fiction(in a middle age look)- a race called Ancients comes to world(by interstellar travel) and cleans all evil and goes,and when evil comes back;the search for Ancients begin-.Near the end of M&M VI&VII you find laser pistols and rifles!(and robotic monsters).It is always fun to kill a monster wielding a sword with your laser rifle :)
     
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    Another thing I wanted to bitch about (being familiar with 2nd edition rules) is the take on how hell is. I thought whoever did their researched should be sent to that aweful representation. According to 2nd edition, Hell was supposed to be similar to what Dante described in his Inferno, having 9 levels. Whatever happened to the Blood War? Why are Pit Fiends so incredibly weak?(I am dissappointed with the 3rd edition Monster Manual too) Ok, ok enough bitching, I know
     
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    Who is to say that was hell? maybe it was another illusion in your head... just like all the others.
     
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    Well #!*&!##, that is what everything i have read on "the area" on most other sites call it Hell.
    Sorry to edit this, but I did not want to get thrown off the boards because of anger caused by another's comment

    [This message has been edited by EternalPaladin (edited November 22, 2000).]

    [This message has been edited by EternalPaladin (edited November 22, 2000).]
     
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    *grin*

    I've seen your original post. But I had this feeling you're going to change it, so I didn't say anything.

    Seems I was right. ;)
     
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    EternalPaladin: What's got you so upset? I'm not being facetious; I just didn't see anything that would make ME angry so I was wondering if I wasn't seeing what you did...
     
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    Blackthorne TA:I just didn't like the comment Ironeagle made about me having illusions in my head. I took it as an insult, becuase it seems that he/she/it was not joking. All I wanted to do is make a point on how I was dissappointed with the game and I took for granted ALL of you who post were mature enough to handle this. I didn't expect that type of response, disagreements sure.
    B/T/W thanks Taluntain for giving me a chance to redeem myself for my inappropriate use of foul language.
     
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    Also, Ironeagle: I beleive the correct term you are looking for is Delusion not Illusion.
     
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    umm, huh?
    the illusions in your head, you know in the game? the slayer thing... all the dreams about jon, this is a gaming board, i was talking about the game, if i was talking about you there would be other ways to do it. but apparently you thought i was insulting you for what ever reason...
     
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    Hey ironeagle,
    No offense man, but your wording in the original statement kinda sucked. But, I do apologize if you were refering to the game, it just didn't read like you were. Maybe the reason I was confused was because in the game the "illusions" you elude to are actually dreams. So again, I apologize and this seems like a case of miscomunication.

    B/T/W, I really wasn't all that pissed off, just thought I had to defend my pride a little bit plus it was a bad day when I read that anyway which compounded the prob.
     
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    Ahhh... I see... I took IronEagle's comments the way he said he meant them, but I can see how they could be misinterpreted to mean you personally... Now I understand why you could be a little pissed! :)
     
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    This reminds me of a CHAMP episode.

    Like when the Champ is playing guitar, and Knuckles is on the keyboard. The Champ sounds terrible so Knuckles says, "Hey champ, come over here and sit on my organ and I'll tighten your G-string."

    Well the Champ just LOSES IT!

    All a miscommunication. :D

    [This message has been edited by Lord Moeken (edited November 24, 2000).]
     
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    [​IMG] Excuse me for asking but isnt the Blood War in the Abyss? And i got told that is called the nine hells so it should mean that there is like nine layers. but i dont think that you can call those small rooms layers
     
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    To Archangel,
    From my understanding and what I have read, the Blood war is between the Demons (Tanar'ri) of the Abyss and the Devils (Baatezu) of the Nine Hells. Supposedly it has been going on for ages, but no god is willing to intervene. The Celestials are just fine with it because both evils are fighting each other. So basically it is a battle betwwen 2 of the 16 outer planes. It is kind of a frayed subject because many writers do not want to try to write about the mess.
    I wouldn't call those rooms "layers" either. I was qouting other sources or boards (forgive me for visiting them, because this one is the best) as calling it "Hell", because that seems to be the popular label for it, plus it is eluded to in the game. But you do have a valid point.
     
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