I decided I want to take the next step to becoming a full fledged and pick up a rpg. I've never played anything before, closest I've come is a game or two of socom II online.

What should I get? Whats fun? Was thinking about warcraft...

 

online or offline? for offline, get the either baldur's gate package (baulder's gate, bg2, bg2 expansion). That should keep you busy for ~300 hours

 

What kind of RPG are you looking for? They're absolutely my favourite type of game. I tend to prefer single player non-online RPG's. If that's the case, I'd suggest trying any of the Final Fantasy series (either on emulation for the old ones or some are available for PC in the new ones). Also you could try Neverwinter Nights. If you're interested in getting a console system, the PS2 has hands down the best RPG's. Final Fantasy X and X-II, Xenosaga and Xenosaga II, and you can you play all the previous PS1 games on it, such great titles as Final Fantasy VII or VIII, and remade old RPG's like Final Fantasy VI (my all time favourite FF game), and Xenogears (best story EVAR in a game, period.).

If you prefer online mutiplayer RPG's, I second Baldur's Gate. You could also try Final Fantasy 11 (cost might be prohibitive, has a monthly fee), Diablo II(once you buy the game, online play is free), or World of Warcraft (this is somewhat of a strategy/RPG).

 

I was thinking an online one. I think it would be more fun to fight real people.

 

Final Fantasy series, Xenosaga, Jade Empire...I could go on...

You may also want to look up some of the reviews online at places like ign.com for input. It also depends on what genre of the RPG appeals to you (i.e. Fantasy, Sci-Fi)...

 

basically I want a game where i can be an ogre or satan or a huge warlord and run around smashing other people and stealing their stuff online.

 

Ah. Then WoW is prolly for you!

 

I bought Diablo 2 last week. This game sucks. All you do is run around and click on stuff and that makes you swing a sword at it. Graphics blow too.

I'll try wow, thanks yumchah/youngtl

 

NP, Beetroot...

Diablo 2 is a dungeon crawler a la Gauntlet...So, definitely not what you're looking for...

 

FF7 = the shiznit for original PS

FF Tactics was one of my favs also

 

WoW, EQ2 or Guild Wars for online RPG

If you want a fun offline, I'd recommend Morrowind..

 

I'm surprised no one recommended Knights of the Old Republic. I really enjoyed the game even though I really like RPG's.

 

FFVII = Greatest game of all time

If youre feeling up to it, FFIII for Super nintendo was a good one too.

 

world of warcraft!!! (WoW) get a tauren warrior with a reaper and do 1000 damage hits <3

 

I loved Diablo and Diablo 2, but I like to keep my gaming pretty simple. Don't really play games anymore, but I'm sure there's a bunch out there that are fun.

 

I heard WoW or Guildwars is pretty good...i personally am afraid of all MMORPGs...
I'm afraid of becoming addicted and then losing 2915910 hours of my life

 

no one will ever answer me about diablo 2...

I think its the worst game I've ever played. You just run around and double click on the thing you want to kill and he goes and swings his sword at it. The graphics are awful, and clicking on stuff to kill gets old in two minutes. Am I missing something?

 

Highly recommend any Final Fantasy game for offline play. I don't play online so I can't help there.

 

I thought I answered you about Diablo when I mentioned how it's like Gauntlet?

 

yeah I had no idea what that meant though...



I'm just curious if I'm playing it right or if I'm doing something wrong.

 

Well, Diablo is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler game. It's not considered an RPG.

 

but am I correct in that all there is to the game is clicking on what you want to kill and then you run over and kill it? I got bored in 2 minutes...

 

Yep. It's a mindless game. Pretty much think of it as a vertical shooter with people instead of ships...It's not for everyone...

 

starting out is no fun, especially without friends. once you get some good stuff its more fun. the fun comes when you work on finding really godly items, or dueling other people

 

NeverWinter Nights Platinum may work too

I am playing Vampire: Masquerade/Bloodlines now...

Dungeon Seige II is my next purchase

 

Suikoden series (for PS2) are pretty good RPGs as well...

 

I know people who got SUCKED into Star Wars Galaxies.

 

I hate RPG's, but i have played them till the end before. If i were you i'd start with a dingle player game, just to get yourself aqquainted with the building up of you r character, turn base battles, and long hours of play time. Jumping into a MMORPG will be a little overwhelming for a first time Rpger.

 

Personally, I hope they revive Dragon Quest and start selling it in North America again...that was a goot series, yes.

 

FFXI is OK for the PC but it takes way too much goddamn time to get anything accomplished.

 

just bought world of warcraft... 35 bucks at best buy

 

I wish they would remake Shining Force from Sega Gen. I loved the gameplay.

 

which guy should i be in wow

 

rogues do massive damage and can cloak and rely on positional damage

warriors are tanks and can do some pretty good damage as well

shamen are the lamest most overpowered characters ever

pallies are impossible to kill but do no damage

mages are easy to kill but have ranged dps and can sheep enemies

druids and priests are healing classes and everyone is always looking to group with them

warlocks do epic amounts of damage and have pets that do different things and can summon

hunters are like rogues but with bows and pets but cant cloak

 

I made myself that big thing that looks like an ox, and made him a warrior. Game seems pretty cool.