Favorite Genre

Stratadrake · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 11:00 am Post subject:

I prefer action/platforming type games, particularly the genre-blenders. The stories of an RPG make playing them worthwhile, however, when it comes to the actual gameplay, I think better in real-time. Turn-based has some advantages, but it can never replace the tension, the viscerity of real-time gameplay.
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Fayore · Moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 6195

My favourite genre would have to be SRPG. I like the RPG part for much of the elements that you've mentioned, Genkai, but the simplicity of turn-based battles really turn me off, especially with some games. That's why I go for the SRPGs, sometimes, there's actually a bit of thinking required. ^_^ I'd play any other kind of game, too (well, maybe not. I really dislike FPS games), but SRPGs are my most beloved. =D
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Stratadrake · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:16 pm Post subject:

What's SRPG?
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Fayore · Moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 6195

XD Sorry. Strategy RPG. Like Final Fantasy Tactics or Phantom Brave.
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JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:01 pm Post subject:

Lemme see.....RPGs, platform action, shooter....I don't choose as long as the game's good but I would say that I like racing the best. NNGGAAHHH, few people like the racing genre!! And I'm one of those people.

Sorry, I'm just gonna stick to being a racing master in my scool and my neighborhood.

OOOHHH...those revving engines make me a good lullaby..... . . . .

*snoooorr*
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KeheiZero · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:14 pm Post subject:

Action. Syphon Filter, Metal Gear, you get the idea.

Like a good RPG though every once in a while.
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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:18 pm Post subject:

RPG! RPG! RPG! RPG! *chants* basically, the only thing I play is RPGs. The only non RPG game I own is Super Smash brothers melee.

JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:

Everyone likes RPGs!!DRINKS FOR ALL!!!*hands a glass of red wine to everybody*

Yes, most gamers I know like RPGs. But...so sad. My brother doesn't care 'bout them.*sobs*

I'm still gonna stick to my title in racing games. CHALLENGE ME!!! Just kidding. PEACE.
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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:33 pm Post subject:

heh, I've always loved RPGs. They have storyline. I don't know how some people can just play senseless bashing games ALL day.

azure-draco · Very bored Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 177

I usually end up playing RPGs..thats my favorite genre xD I also like Real time strategy (like starcraft), time based strategy (like age of wonders), and fighting games. But pretty much I'll play any game, regardless of it's genre...well...except for racing and sports games. Those are boring to me . . . .

it's weird how so any people on the internet love RPGs...but there are so few of them in real life that play em. that, or the people at my school are no-lifers Very Happy

JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject:

Go figure! Racing games excite me.

racingracingracing!!!

racing is for me!!! Guys, Don't think I don't play other games, though. Among others I prefer racing games. I play 'em the most.

GranTurismo RUULLLZZZ!!!....ehhh, in my perspective
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JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:55 pm Post subject:

Legend of Dragoon......maybe I should play it again. I totally forgot about the story......I'll go get my PS................................*coughs*It's so dusty! whoo!

Nah!!! Gran Turismo is my thing! Racing all the way!!!

Hmmm. I might really consider playing my old games.*thinks*

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Sephir0th666777 · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:10 pm Post subject:

RPGs all the way!
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Fayore · Moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 6195

[quote="Genkai (Naska)"]
Oh yes, I'm very big on those as well. I adored Final Fantasy Tactics. Of course like I've mentioned in various other posts, I love all kinds of games, even FPS'.
In my opinion though, SRPG's are just another form of an RPG, thus I include them in my wide area of RPG's.
I understand what you mean by the simplicity of the battles. In some games like Legend of the Dragoon the battle system will keep you awake because you have to pull off timing and such to make the attacks more effective. But, in games such as Breath of Fire 2, the battling can get very old and tiring. Probably one of the only flaws of RPG's that I can really note on.
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^__^ Final Fantasy Tactics is still my favourite FF. I can't believe what they did to the storyline in FFT:A; it was terrible. ;_; I hated how they redid pretty much everything. ><

Hm~ I thought that battle system in LoD was fairly innovative at that time, but once you got the hang of it, it wasn't really that interesting anymore. I remember one of my friends being able to do Albert's hardest attack with his eyes closed just because he'd used it so often before that he knew the exact timing of the hits. XD

It was still pretty cool, though (although if there was something I had to gripe about from that game, it would be the terrible grammar/spelling mistakes everywhere and, also, the translations of the lines were far too literal. None of the characters sounded like they could be real people. >< ) and I really loved that game when I played it. Also, somethings I've noticed about that game... Hidden weapons, anyone? I found that, when battling the ultimate-dragon-thing in the volcano (I've forgotten its name XD), I received a different set of battle spoils when I had one person left standing, as opposed to all of them left standing. o_O

Of course, FF's battle system pales in comparison.

[quote]Of course a lot of people think that all RPG fighting is based on how high-level a character is and how good their equipment is and such, but it's really not. Sure it's a big part of it, but there is a lot of strategy to battling if your good at it. Not as much as in some other genres, but there is a certain degree.[/quote]

Unless, that is, we're talking about your generic RPG. Once you're at a high enough level, you can just go into a battle, pin down the attack button, leave, and when you come back, the battle should be over. -__-; Strategy really isn't needed unless you're at a low level, or the enemy is just super strong.

EDIT: I just realized that one of my other favourite genres would be action/adventure. Castlevania series = luff. ^__^;
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JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:06 am Post subject:

[b]GRAN[/b] [b]TURISMO[/b]

My passion for racing is just unsurpassable. MWAHAHAHAHA! Fear the racing genius!!!
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riku_the_unknown · Newb Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 3

My favorite genre would definatley have to be RPG because I enjoy playing them a lot. My favorite series is Final Fantasy and I love playing them.

JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:07 am Post subject:

Let's have a RPG party!!! Think I ran out of drinks? Think again!!!

CHEERS!! Gulp....... :wacko: *hiccup*...my SAKE shall mezmerize you all!!! Let's have another round later.
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Kijin · Member Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Posts: 69

RPG'S ARE JUST THE BEST! My only regret is that I didn't play them sooner! Besides, I like RPG'S because they take a while to beat. I'll play any other genre of games, too, except for sports and realistic racing games cause I suck at those.

JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:53 am Post subject:

Oh, sorry. That was my bad. Then I shall apologize by giving you some SAKE. And you shall drink it. Then you will give me penance. Okay, I am exaggerating. That was also my bad.

You like SAKE? I dont like it, so I will give mine to you...*continues blabbering nonesense*
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JINTEIthe76thKAISER · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:57 am Post subject:

It depends on our perspective.
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