Grargar: Because the publisher of Gothic 2+3 is different than the publisher of Gothic 1.

real.geizterfahr: On the other hand... You can't even buy Gothic 1 alone there.

skeletonbow: Heh, I bought Heritage of the Kings The Settlers years ago because the graphics on the box and writeup/feel of the game packaging info made me believe it'd be up my alley. At the time I was looking for some kind of games that were some kind of medieval real time strategy castle building war games of sorts and looking at all games that visually might be that type of thing. It was one game that gave me that impression, and while it wasn't quite what I had in mind that I wanted at the time (I never did find a game that was exactly what I was looking for), it blew me away as an awesome RTS game with a rich tech tree, lots of harvestable resources (6), tonnes of buildings and upgrades out the wazoo. I just love that sort of thing plus the season changes and weather machine and all sorts of other things. I had a blast with it and thought perhaps I'd like to try some of the other Settlers games some day too.

In the GOG forums though I've read on quite a few occasions people talking about the series and praising many of the games as their personal favourites but more often than not people seem to really dislike Heritage of the Kings or consider it the worst game in the series. That surprised me because I think the game is awesome personally independent of the other games (which I never played), however I've been actually thrilled to hear people disenfranchised with that game because I think... "Hey, if the think it is the worst game in the series and I think the game is fantastic, maybe all the other games in the series are even more awesome!" and that has made me very curious to get them all ever since. :) The opportunity to get them for $keletonCheap0 pricing has not availed itself over time though until today... :)

So... now I'm contemplating... I own Heritage already, but on DVD not GOG, so I have to buy it again to get the full discount on the other games. So that'll be $12.50ish for the set... Hrm... decisions decisions.... I dunno... This one could go either way for me. I know for sure I'll get them at some point likely but ... go out on a whim now, or wait for a future deal that's even better? Hrm.. :)

I've got a crapload of bundles in my cart for hours waiting to make this decision up before I finalize and seal the deal. If anyone has thoughts to help me make my mind up, please fire away! :)

skeletonbow: Hey... wait a minute! Are you saying... Hrm... Are you saying that we're supposed to actually be interested in games we buy?

Shit!

LynetteC: Yep, I got 'em. :-)

I'm trying to resist the urge to buy the Flash Sale Spellforce game as well and wait for it to come on sale at a later date. I have SO MANY games in my backlog anyway that I wouldn't be playing it (or any of the earlier Spellforce games) any time soon.

Ah, let's be honest, I'm trying to resist the urge to buy ANY MORE games in the Flash Sale (or bundles for that matter). Whilst my haul is only small in comparison to some *cough* txnca *cough* Gnostic *cough* I've spent around £52 ($86) which is WAY more than I really should have! :-)

LynetteC: I think you're right about the 'Old School Gaming'. Not only because of the price of games then, but also because back in the day, content was everything. There was no full orchestral soundtrack and fancy, realistic 3d graphics so there had to be gameplay. My favourite example of this is Ultima 4 - The Quest Of The Avatar. The graphics are only 16 colours, the music was basic midi but the content; oh my, that game would keep you trekking across Britannia from one town and shrine to another and back again for DAYS on end. One of my all-time favourites.

And from one of my favourites to another - Sacred Gold. What a game! I may snag a gift code next time it comes around just so that I can introduce someone to it's fabulousness! lol

What character do you play? Every time I re-play, I intend to try a different character but always end up a vampire. :-)

RWarehall: Spreadsheet up to date again
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-VD-iAhDf-nBcCS2unQF96Q0wYxUgVaqQWEVXvkJ-X8/edit?usp=sharing

Game breakdown as follows (ignoring those which didn't appear)
2 times - 6 games
Brutal Legend
Defender's Quest
Lucius
SteamWorld Dig
The Real Texas
Whispered World: Special Edition, The

3 times - 89 games
4 times - 112 games
5 times - 19 games
6 times - 1 game
Swapper, The

It is looking pretty darn random.

madeaj: Hey all. I've been eying the Risen games. Anyone here played them? How is the gameplay and storyline? Can you turn gore off? I don't mind a little gore, but most games go a little overboard for me so I usually turn it off. I know, I know, why buy hack and slash if I don't want gore. lol

Looked at a couple of Let's Play Risen but couldn't get past the player's voices, accents or gameplay techniques. Some of those guys LOVE to hear themselves talk and don't seem so interested in actually playing the game or reviewing it. If someone knows a let's player that plays Risen without so much "Aren't I the witty fellow" commentary I'd appreciate it. Thanks all

Gnostic: Well if not where is the fun of buying games? You got to at least pretend you are interested in the game even though deep down you know it is the crazy discount that drives you to buy games you never heard before until now.

Looks at library, Ah shiny!

Well you will be like me, it is only a matter of time. There are still winter sales coming to move GOG entire catalog to your rack
I like the archer in Sacred, you use multi shot + spit arrow and you get an amazing number of arrows in one shot. Then there is combo for multi shot. One shot almost everything under the sun indeed.

LynetteC: Yes, I have Sacred 2 on CD, but no expansion although I'm always on the lookout for it.

Grargar: Sacred 3 is on its way for an August release (1 and 5 for Europe and America respectively).
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skeletonbow: Risen series is on my wishlist for a future sale. I hope they patch it to add more gore with veins spurting blood right onto the inside of the monitor and whatnot. :)

staticblast: If you're talking about the CD-Rom Ultima Collection, the GOG package includes the Worlds of Ultima games as well as Ultima Underworld 1+2 and Ultima 9 which the CD-Rom collection lacked.

madeaj: Hey all. I've been eying the Risen games. Anyone here played them? How is the gameplay and storyline? Can you turn gore off? I don't mind a little gore, but most games go a little overboard for me so I usually turn it off. I know, I know, why buy hack and slash if I don't want gore. lol

Looked at a couple of Let's Play Risen but couldn't get past the player's voices, accents or gameplay techniques. Some of those guys LOVE to hear themselves talk and don't seem so interested in actually playing the game or reviewing it. If someone knows a let's player that plays Risen without so much "Aren't I the witty fellow" commentary I'd appreciate it. Thanks all

txnca: Last I heard that it wasn't really Sacred. Seems like they have closed the world and are making it co-op even when playing alone which sux. Things that made Sacred 1-2 Sacred are missing in this upcoming release.

real.geizterfahr: On the other hand... You can't even buy Gothic 1 alone there.

Grargar: Enforced co-op? Oh boy, I get Resident Evil 5 deja vu. That game seriously sucked on single-player.

madeaj: Thanks! That is exactly the information I was looking for. I do like open play, exploring and choices that determine the direction the game. Done, I'm getting Risen.

Gore doesn't bother me too much, I can ignore it. But if I can turn it off I will.