ADVICE on magical RPG games
Dear BG Forumers,
This discussion might not be concerning BG as such, but I decided to turn to you for advice for I believe many of you are very well oriented in the world of (RPG) games.
Is there a game that makes you feel like a hero, situated in a magical world in which one does not have to use violence or combat all the time, but still use important and needed magic? For example, for me the idea of using Divination spells (and even being specialized) is absolutely thrilling. I love the situations with a feeling of danger in proximity and me using non-violent - even mystical and clever - spells to gather more information about the circumstances such as Farsight. In many games, these spells often just aid the player, but I think often are completely expendable.
Clairvoyance, 'inner sight', identification, detecting traps and evil, holding a person - all of these are immensely appealing to me. Basically the feeling of being magical, important, needed, but mostly not offensive, does the trick. Healer or buffer is not the thing I am looking for; it has to be some other type of spells mostly having less to do with direct combat (buffs and heals are basically a part of it.)
Hence, using the party to battle through mobs is not that appealing to me, though I am not saying I would not compromise and tolerate some necessity of combat.
I was just wondering if there is such a game. I remember being thrilled when Guild Wars 2 aimed to make the player feel like a real hero. In the end it did not attract me since, concerning magic, it is aim and kill as well.
The world, story and depth of BG2 and similar magical worlds is absolutely enthralling to me, but I might enjoy being part of them in a different way maybe.
Thank you very much!
all the warmth and smiles
This discussion might not be concerning BG as such, but I decided to turn to you for advice for I believe many of you are very well oriented in the world of (RPG) games.
Is there a game that makes you feel like a hero, situated in a magical world in which one does not have to use violence or combat all the time, but still use important and needed magic? For example, for me the idea of using Divination spells (and even being specialized) is absolutely thrilling. I love the situations with a feeling of danger in proximity and me using non-violent - even mystical and clever - spells to gather more information about the circumstances such as Farsight. In many games, these spells often just aid the player, but I think often are completely expendable.
Clairvoyance, 'inner sight', identification, detecting traps and evil, holding a person - all of these are immensely appealing to me. Basically the feeling of being magical, important, needed, but mostly not offensive, does the trick. Healer or buffer is not the thing I am looking for; it has to be some other type of spells mostly having less to do with direct combat (buffs and heals are basically a part of it.)
Hence, using the party to battle through mobs is not that appealing to me, though I am not saying I would not compromise and tolerate some necessity of combat.
I was just wondering if there is such a game. I remember being thrilled when Guild Wars 2 aimed to make the player feel like a real hero. In the end it did not attract me since, concerning magic, it is aim and kill as well.
The world, story and depth of BG2 and similar magical worlds is absolutely enthralling to me, but I might enjoy being part of them in a different way maybe.
Thank you very much!
all the warmth and smiles
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Regrettably, I haven't found one yet, but try Planescape:Torment. That's closest to what you are describing. (Solving problems via magic or communication, not hack&slash)
However, like the title suggest the player is no hero at all in this RPG, but a *commoner* girl. So it's maybe not exactly what you're looking for.
"makes you feel like a hero": Check
"situated in a magical world:" Uncheck
"in which one does not have to use violence or combat all the time:" Check
"but still use important and needed magic?:" Check (sorta with the use of eagle sight)
EDIT: if OP meant a rpg and not a generic game in his question, of course. Otherwise there are lots of games around filling what he's searching.
EDIT2: moved in Off-Topic, I think this thread fits better here.
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Thanks to everyone for helpful answers! Since there very likely is not a game that was designed this way, I think I agree that a solution might be to search for a similar RPG game like BG2 that would be set in a magical world with interesting storyline, have various magical schools and especially one that would be something of the Divination kind. And, of course, a way how to level up and progress this way.
Any other comments are very welcome!
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@FinneousPJ - Thanks for the tip!
There is only one that I have played that I think you might enjoy. As others have already mentioned here, I would really recommend Planescape Torment to you. It is much more story and character based then combat. There is combat, but you are allowed to be both magical and cleaver, if you choose, instead of always solving problems with a sword. The setting can feel a bit strange at first, I know it did to me, but it soon all makes sense and feels right. I would recommend reading some posts around the net about how to set up your character before you start, as it does make a difference with the type of character your interested in playing. And pick up Dak’kon for your party. I have a feeling he is just the type of party member you would enjoy. Good luck in your search, and if you find one you find interesting, please do post about it here! I’d love to find another that I enjoyed as much.
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