(Apologies for only quoting one line of your well-written post. I just wanted to address this particular sentiment.) It is changing, to an extent. Your comments assume that all modern games are AAA e… (View Post)

It's worth pointing out that the Cloak of the Sewers offers a mustard jelly form as well. That's how I made it through the beholders in my last playthrough (along with lots and lots of summons when I… (View Post)

You're spot on as far as the economics go. Game prices haven't changed in decades despite ballooning development costs, not even adjusting for inflation. It's no surprise that the modern games in my … (View Post)

@Borek I think you're painting with a broad brush and ignoring some of the great RPGs released in recent years (Witcher 3, PoE, Age of Decadence all come immediately to mind, though I know many would… (View Post)

Nostalgia goggles are powerful tools. Personally, I think there's a lot more fun to be had by taking them off once in a while and appreciating the incredible things that some modern games (such as th… (View Post)