So, I guess pretty much any city-building (or prison-building, space station-building, etc.) game could be considered a sandbox.

That's why I stay in pre-hardmode. I like building whatever I want without any tough monsters or spreading corruption bothering me :-p I suddenly start feeling so rushed and pressured the instant I defeat Mr Flesh.

Sandbox means you can make anything. Open world means you can explore anywhere. I guess GTA could be considered a sandbox game to some extent since you can mod it....?

By that logic, about 97.38% of games could be called "sandbox", no?

Howsabout this distinction between the two:
Sandbox games have little point outside of creation, while in open-world games, you usually have a mission or a story or quest of some sort put in by the developers.

Then Terraria isn't sandbox. I tried to make a 1958 Plymouth Fury and it wouldn't let me.

Good moaning folks.
In a few hours I'll have my last exam... And then the second round will start.
And I already have at least 2 lined up for that one.

Also, the eye of Argon is proof that you can be so bad it's good. It's a glorious and rare example of something horrible being unintentionally hilarious.
You need to buy the separate DLC, with schematics for clutch engines.

Concerning Sandbox and Open World: wouldn't it be better to replace the term Open World with "Non-linear gameplay" for a better distinction between Sandbox (aka "be creative") and the gameplay concept of not being tied to a linear gameplay?

Not really, since there are plenty of non-open-world and non-sandbox games which can be considered non-linear to varying extents.
Just to pull an example off the top of my head: Dropsy.

You're right and now that i think of it both Sand box and open World would fit into the over-arching concept of non-linear gameplay. But still Open World is usually tied to gameplay and a narrative of some sort while the term Sand box is not really tied to a narrative. One could argue that in a sandbox game the players create their own narrative.

Saying hello, sending love, and being brief... we've got a hell of a storm incoming. I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend!

*big hugs and waves all around, along with some Fat Tire and peanut butter cups*

Stores and chores and studying and more chores and studying.
But it's OK because the PIZZA is on it's way! :-)

Hope y'all are havin' a good night.

I ate way too much pizza. And it made me happy.
Think I'll go to bed now. Night all. :-)

Pizza stuffing is always fun. The more, the better.

Have a good night, sleep well when you get there. =)

I had ALMOST forgotten how awesome Mount & Blade: Warband is... :P I started a new game and am just roaming around each faction, doing no quests, just fighting in the arena in each city. I made up a little rule that I have to defeat at least 20 opponents in at least one arena attempt, in each city's arena, before I can talk to that faction's leaders. I give myself three attempts, if I can't best 20 opponents at least once, then I head off to a different faction for a while.

Basically, I figure...why would a lord of a city want to talk to an absolute nobody? And why would they trust that absolute nobody to complete a task, even if it's as simple as delivering a letter? In my mind, proving yourself "above the average nameless wandering adventurer" via the arena would make you notable enough to get your foot in the proverbial door. Plus, why would people leave their village to join a complete nobody's group? etc etc

Roleplaying can be fun :P

What all are you all playing?

Anyway, I hope you're all doing well :)

I will try this :)