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Posted May 26, 2014
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mrcrispy83: Going to guess that Lands of Lore is like this. Haven't played it.
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Leroux: Yes and no. It appears similar on the outside because it has the same perspective and because both are dungeon crawlers with much combat and a few puzzle elements. But contrary to the open world and turn-based combat of the M&M series, Lands of Lore is linear with real-time combat (just like Eye of the Beholder, Dungeon Master, Anvil of Dawn, Stonekeep, Legend of Grimrock etc.).
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pimpmonkey2382: Only thing I can think of is wizardry 6,7,8.
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Leroux: True, the Wizardry series is probably the closest match. If turn-based combat is not a requirement, the second best fit would be Ultima Underworld and the Elder Scrolls games.
Thanks for all the help. I was really looking for FPP grid like RPG very close to MM1-5. Open World if at all possible. I started playing these back when MM2 came out so I was able to enjoy MM1 at the time and I completed all of them and stopped playing when 6 came out because I didnt like the drastic change.. I tried playing the Wizardry series early on but was boring compared to MM because it seemed, (If I remember correctly) alot of it was going down in the same dungeon and no Over World map travelling from town to town.
Post edited May 26, 2014 by nhaskins1
Posted May 26, 2014
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Leroux: Yes and no. It appears similar on the outside because it has the same perspective and because both are dungeon crawlers with much combat and a few puzzle elements. But contrary to the open world and turn-based combat of the M&M series, Lands of Lore is linear with real-time combat (just like Eye of the Beholder, Dungeon Master, Anvil of Dawn, Stonekeep, Legend of Grimrock etc.).

True, the Wizardry series is probably the closest match. If turn-based combat is not a requirement, the second best fit would be Ultima Underworld and the Elder Scrolls games.
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nhaskins1: Thanks for all the help. I was really looking for FPP grid like RPG very close to MM1-5. Open World if at all possible. I started playing these back when MM2 came out so I was able to enjoy MM1 at the time and I completed all of them and stopped playing when 6 came out because I didnt like the drastic change.. I tried playing the Wizardry series early on but was boring compared to MM because it seemed, (If I remember correctly) alot of it was going down in the same dungeon and no Over World map travelling from town to town.
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trentonlf: Look at Disciples one and two
http://www.gog.com/game/disciples_2_gold
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nhaskins1: I liked both the early Might and Magic (1-5) and the Heroes of Might and Magic ( 3 and 4). I am looking for grid based if that helps narrow the search, not free roaming.
6,7,8 pretty much is open world.
Posted May 26, 2014
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nhaskins1: I'm not sure if there is a list already that I missed but I really like that FPP open world RPG classic style. Any recommendations on others like the early Might and Magic series?
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trentonlf: Look at Disciples one and two
http://www.gog.com/game/disciples_2_gold
Thanks, those would be good to check out too since I liked Heroes of M & M as well.
Posted May 26, 2014
wizardry starting with 6 is pretty much just like M&M for the most part.
Posted May 26, 2014
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pimpmonkey2382: wizardry starting with 6 is pretty much just like M&M for the most part.
Alright I got Wizardry 6 and 7. Going to get started on 6 now. Thanks and I'll take any other recommendations!
Posted May 26, 2014
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pimpmonkey2382: wizardry starting with 6 is pretty much just like M&M for the most part.
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nhaskins1: Alright I got Wizardry 6 and 7. Going to get started on 6 now. Thanks and I'll take any other recommendations!
The character creation is much more complicated but in a good way though. :P
Posted May 26, 2014
Stay away from Ishar.

French RPGs do not age gracefully
Posted May 27, 2014
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nhaskins1: I'm not sure if there is a list already that I missed but I really like that FPP open world RPG classic style. Any recommendations on others like the early Might and Magic series? I am looking for First Person perspective(Grid based, not free roam), turn based, open world, or at least not strictly linear.
Bump to find out if you liked your purchase. :P
Posted May 27, 2014
Dragon Wars.
Posted May 27, 2014
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PetrusOctavianus: Dragon Wars.
That too, wish GOG would get that one somehow.

In fact I remember having dragon wars complete in box at one time.
Post edited May 27, 2014 by pimpmonkey2382
Posted May 27, 2014
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ChaunceyK:
Is it bad that I'm pumped for Grimoire?
Posted May 28, 2014
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PetrusOctavianus: Dragon Wars.
Can you actually create a party in Dragon Wars? I tried emulating the Amiga version early this year and it started you off with a completely pre-set party in purgatory or wherever it is you start. It kinda killed my enthusiasm.
Posted May 28, 2014
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PetrusOctavianus: Dragon Wars.
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Crosmando: Can you actually create a party in Dragon Wars? I tried emulating the Amiga version early this year and it started you off with a completely pre-set party in purgatory or wherever it is you start. It kinda killed my enthusiasm.
Yes, you can create your own party.
But I would recommend the pregens for a first time player.
Posted May 30, 2014
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ChaunceyK:
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ShadowWulfe: Is it bad that I'm pumped for Grimoire?
I'll have to check out Grimoire. Never heard this one. Is it available on Steam?
Posted May 30, 2014
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nhaskins1: I'll have to check out Grimoire. Never heard this one. Is it available on Steam?
Grimoire hasn't actually come out yet, only a demo is available. It's been in the works for 17-18 years... supposedly it will be released in the near future, but I'm not holding my breath. See for instance this Escapist article from February last year:
After 17 years in development, the ridiculously old-school RPG Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar is coming in May [2013] whether you like it or not.
Another year has passed since then, and still no Grimoire.
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