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@ Pemptus @ tburger
Thanks, but science fiction and space themes is not my thing.

@ AlKim
Thank you so much. You are very helpful. You commented on every point I've asked.

@ gyokzoli
thanks

@Fenixp
Thanks again my friend.
The Witcher's demo was full of combat and that turned me down a lot.
Probably it wasn't that complicated cause I didn't try it more than half an hour.
To make matters worse, my graphics card is not very powerful and couldn't handle witcher easily.
Thanks for the info about the widescreen monitor patch for Planescape.
Planescape doesn't look too sci fi for me (based on gog's screenshots), at least not as much as Fallout.
I'll definately keep an eye on Baldur's Gate.
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skordakias: Thanks again my friend.
The Witcher's demo was full of combat and that turned me down a lot.
Probably it wasn't that complicated cause I didn't try it more than half an hour.
To make matters worse, my graphics card is not very powerful and couldn't handle witcher easily.
Eh, Witcher is about 70 or 80% dialogue and the rest is combat - there's less and less of it as you progress trough game. But, yeah, just go with Planescape, remember the first part in mortuary isn't the best the game has to offer so just try to get trough that somehow. You'll have a blast after that.
If you're going into Planescape: Torment for the first time, I recommend a high intelligence and wisdom character for maximum enjoyment and avoidance of combat. Charisma especially helps too, if you like a charismatic character.
Also be aware that the combat in PS:T, as in all the Infinity Engine games (ie Baulders Gates and Icewind Dales too) is supposed to be played in a hybrid real time / turn based way where you can pause the action and issue commands to your party while paused
It's a little non-obvious that its not just staight real time and would be harder and more frustrating if you tried to play it that way!
Just to let you know - don't let what I just said put you off, everything everyone else said about it being awesomely plotted it all true!
In regard to modding, there's an 'Unfinished Business' mod which restores some items and side-quests that got cut from the final release - don't know how worth it it is though because I haven't tried it - anyone got any opinions?
Post edited November 22, 2011 by Fever_Discordia
I agree that Planescape Torment is probably the cRPG with the most affinity to the adventure genre (while the Quest for Glory series are P&C adventures with affinity to the cRPG genre). I also love point and click adventures myself and play mostly for story, I don't really like it either when the combat in RPGs gets excessive and repetitive. However ...

If you go into playing cRPGs wishing there were hardly any combats at all, you're in for a disappointment. Combats are a natural part of what cRPGs are all about. Even in those that are more focused on story, like the highly recommended Planescape Torment, I doubt you'll have much fun if you try to avoid all combats by running away etc. and I guess you won't be able to solve all quests.

And while Planescape Torment is not sci fi, it isn't your average LOTR fantasy either; the setting is very dark and grimy with a bit of Steampunk and Horror mixed in.

So I'd say you need to have an open mind both in regard to RPG mechanics / frequency of combats and the unusual and dark setting (unless you just want to play a cRPG in order to convince yourself that it isn't for you).

Otherwise, you might want to wait for the international release of "The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav", which is going to be a point-and-click adventure based on a typical RPG setting.
Post edited November 22, 2011 by Leroux
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Fever_Discordia: In regard to modding, there's an 'Unfinished Business' mod which restores some items and side-quests that got cut from the final release - don't know how worth it it is thoug because I haven't tried it - anyone got any opinions?
I did my first playthrough with just the Widescreen Mod. Then I applied Unfinished Business, the Fixpack and all other bells and whistles. In my opinion, they made the best game ever even better.
Planescape is the game for you, my friend. It's all about the story, world, and characters, and the gameplay takes a back seat. You might want to look up some advice for the best character to play as, though, because not all classes and attributes are equally good.
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Fever_Discordia: In regard to modding, there's an 'Unfinished Business' mod which restores some items and side-quests that got cut from the final release - don't know how worth it it is thoug because I haven't tried it - anyone got any opinions?
Install everything from the modding guide. There isn't a lot of point to playing the game twice, so you might as well play the definitive version (which, in my opinion, includes unfinished business.

As for the OP, Planescape sounds like exactly what you want. Infrequent combat, amazing story. I've often thought that PST was simply a point and click adventure disguised as an RPG, so there should be enough similarities to keep you entertained.

Also, go with a smart character. Wisdom should undoubtedly be your highest stat, it's the most important stat in the game.
Most of you suggest that I should play with a character with high wisdom and intelligence skills.
Are there many characters to choose from (so I should choose the "wiser") or just one (so I should develop his wisdom skills)?

Also some of you mentioned that Baldur's Gate looks like LOTR more than PST does.
That's something interesting and makes the game a future option.
How is combat in Baldur's Gate? How is story? Is it beginner's friendly?

@ Jonp382
Thanks for the advice.

@ Fever_Discordia
Having the option to pause combat and give commands sounds positive to me.
I've also found the PST mod page and read everything in there.

@ Leroux
I know that there will be battles but I don't want them to be the core gameplay element.
And above all, I detest having to kill hundreds of beasts in order to proceed. I see no point in that.
My goal is not to convince myself that I don't like rpgs, but to try something different.
I know that I will not stick to this kind of games that's why I want to try the best of the genre.
Daedalic's Dark Eye is already locked on my radar. Thanks.

@ jefequeso
Thanks for the advice.

@ PenutBrittle
"I've often thought that PST was simply a point and click adventure disguised as an RPG"
That would be nice. Thanks.
Well, you don't really create a character in the sense that you pick gender, traits, background, appearance, etc. You're just customizing the stats, which will effect your character's choice of actions among other things.

Also, don't worry about the battles too much. You will understand why when you've played for a bit.
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skordakias: Most of you suggest that I should play with a character with high wisdom and intelligence skills.
Are there many characters to choose from (so I should choose the "wiser") or just one (so I should develop his wisdom skills)?
There's just one character whose base stats you define. Wisdom, intelligence and charisma are the most important stats, in that order. I recommend spending all your points in those.

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skordakias: How is combat in Baldur's Gate? How is story? Is it beginner's friendly?
There's plenty of combat. It's hard to generalise here, since there are different enemy types (mages, fighters, rangers, dragons and so on) who come with different equipment and in different groups. Naturally, your own party affects each battle as much as the enemy does. My main character was an assassin, so on most occasions I ended up picking the enemies off one by one.
The story is good, especially if you play the sequel as well. It's not Torment, but most games aren't, so that's fine. Just make sure you have a lot of time to devote to the two games.
As for beginner-friendliness, I'd say it's pretty poor. A basic knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons (2nd Edition) is required, since picking it up as you go along will be ridiculously hard. I know because I've done it.
I would like to thank you all for answering my questions and giving advice.
The verdict is:
Planescape Torment
I will probably try it on Christmas, cause I want to have plenty of time.
Post edited November 23, 2011 by skordakias
Torment has the best story in an RPG. Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines has the best character progression and atmosphere in an RPG. Deus Ex: Human Revolution has some of the best characters + interaction in a relatively simple RPG. Newcomers to the genre tend to like Knights of the Old Republic since it is Star Wars. Pick any of those and you will be golden.

For your first RPGs I would recommend against Arcanum, Fallout, Fallout 2, Baldur's Gate 1 or 2, or Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer. Those games are some of the best but you need a good foundation of RPGs to really understand what makes those games so great.

After you finish the first round of RPGs get the Baldur's Gate games, read the manual and play those games because every gamer should experience them. I'm not biased at all, honest.
Post edited November 23, 2011 by Whiteblade999