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Up to 80% off Wizardry 8, Paper Sorcerer, Avernum 2, the Eschalon trilogy, and more!



Did you notice? Spring is almost upon us! Birds are chirping, girls are blooming, snowflakes glimmer in the sun. But the important thing is, moods are changing as well. The season calls for happy faces, friendly embraces, a spring in your step. If that role doesn't suit you, however, you can choose to play a different one instead: that of a mage, a warrior, a thief, or even a lizardman. So don't let the season dictate how you feel, just open one of those scrumptious, heavily discounted <span class="bold">Spring Rolls</span>, roll the dice, and unleash your own personal mood.

The Empire rules the surface but deep in the cavernous underworld a group of heroes seek the crystal souls, hoping to also find a way to repel the imperial invaders. Multiple playable races, dozens of towns to visit, and over 60 spells and abilities to master make Avernum 2 a turn-based RPG of great depth, both literally and figuratively.

With the world circling a vortex of all-engulfing darkness, it falls upon your heroic group to try and reach the Cosmic Circle using any means necessary, in order to avert the upcoming cataclysm. Take advantage of the different story paths of Wizardry 8 and bring the acclaimed series to the epic conclusion that you have imagined.

You started out as a nameless amnesiac but soon your adventures through the unforgiving, isometric world of Eschalon escalated immensely. You came to doubt your origins and your place in the world but with unlimited character development options and a gazillion of customizable traits, this saga's outcome is bound to feel quite personal.



<span class="bold">Spring Rolls</span> in and some hefty discounts on hardcore role-playing games roll out! Go and pick your class, your race, or your quest of choice and greet the spring with Geneforge Saga, Wizardry 6+7, or Avernum: Escape from the Pit. Just make sure you don't accidently put those in the water. The promo will last until March 11, 10:59 AM GMT.
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Matewis: Those Eschalon games look pretty appealing. How big is the world? Is there a lot of depth to the game? It looks like the kind of game which runs the risk of falling flat if you don't feel overwhelmed by everything you could do, and all the places you could visit.

In terms of look, it kind of reminds me of that new rpg, Balrum.
Some people really like the games. I put in a number of hours to book 2 and didn't particularly like it. There wasn't much of a story and it just felt like a grind for me.

It does stay faithful to an old school look and feel though.
Already gots them all, but good stuff for folks what don't.

Personally I highly recommend Paper Sorcerer, I really enjoyed both the gameplay and the art style.
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ssokolow: Normally, I wouldn't mind re-buying a game on GOG at 75% off just as a matter of principle, but my Humble Bundle copy of Paper Sorceror includes a Linux version and I have a strict policy of never re-buying on GOG if their offering lacks a Linux version I own elsewhere.
My case (and my thoughts) exactly.
Bought Avernum 2 and Paper Sorcerer, so now i have all from that sale. I hope they are goooood.
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Celton88: Some people really like the games. I put in a number of hours to book 2 and didn't particularly like it. There wasn't much of a story and it just felt like a grind for me.

It does stay faithful to an old school look and feel though.
Cool thanks. I might check out Book 1 sometime then.
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BrokenBull: I only bought Wizardry 8. 6 and 7 look too old for me, but maybe someday I'll try them.

Yes! RPG heaven this week! Thank you GOG! Thank you!!! (((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))
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wolfsite: I would recommend it as the games are connected and you can import your party through all three games along with certain equipment and items as well as multiple endings and beginnings. (some items are exclusive to one game and can have minor effects in later games)
Thanks for the info. I'll try it out. I hesitate to buy the very old games because they are so slow.
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BrokenBull: Thanks for the info. I'll try it out. I hesitate to buy the very old games because they are so slow.
Wizardry 8 is pretty slow, as well. They're classic CRPGs, that sort of thing kind of comes with the territory. They're all about strategy and exploration.
Post edited March 07, 2016 by InfraSuperman
Still waiting for the Linux version of Paper Sorcerer too...
Why isn't it here, does it use Flash or something?
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IAmSinistar: Already gots them all, but good stuff for folks what don't.

Personally I highly recommend Paper Sorcerer, I really enjoyed both the gameplay and the art style.
And the music is pretty good too. That battle music is catchy.
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BrokenBull: Thanks for the info. I'll try it out. I hesitate to buy the very old games because they are so slow.
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InfraSuperman: Wizardry 8 is pretty slow, as well. They're classic CRPGs, that sort of thing kind of comes with the territory. They're all about strategy and exploration.
I see. They seem like fun games, so I'll try to be patient. Thanks.
Post edited March 07, 2016 by BrokenBull
Awesome WSP promo with a great selection of games! What I don't find good though, is the time it shows up; I generally find it difficult to stay focused in an old-school cRPG during spring. That's because gaming time gets a huge hit from outdoor activities so I generally tend to play games that are good enough for shorter sessions - the exact opposite of this promo's games! Having said that, the ideal time to see this promo would be just before the winter. Then again, time and seasons are quite relative among GOGers so I'm shutting up! :P
How is that Paper Sorcerer game? Does it have any randomization?
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IronArcturus: How is that Paper Sorcerer game? Does it have any randomization?
No.
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IronArcturus: How is that Paper Sorcerer game? Does it have any randomization?
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Grargar: No.
So the environment isn't random, but what about the battles?
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Grargar: No.
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IronArcturus: So the environment isn't random, but what about the battles?
Nope, enemies don't even return once you've killed them.
No grinding.
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omega64: Nope, enemies don't even return once you've killed them.
No grinding.
Not 100% true. While the main dungeons themselves don't sport any random encounters, the secret levels do.