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Posted June 10, 2011
E3 is on it’s dawn. Lots’ of new things announced but we’d like to remind you about some Good Old Games you can play right now.
This week’s weekend promo is all about Strategy First catalogue, and we're putting a flat 50% off rebate on all titles, that includes cream of the crop turn based strategies like for example the [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/jagged_alliance_2]Alliance . If you’re not a fan of squad based mercenary action, take a look at [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/disciples_2_gold]both of the Disciples titles. If the fantasy world is what you like but you're more of a direct person check out Sacred Gold, action RPG with an engaging story line.
After defeating various beasts and monsters maybe chill in your own spaceship ? Darkstar One is a space adventure sim.

Maybe you’re looking for a more managerial approach, if yes we’ve got something right for you.
You can choose from a more medieval setting in Patrician 3 or Port Royale 2.

After all of that serious stuff with those games, maybe kick back on your chair and enjoy some arcade madness with this series of [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/pro_pinball_fantastic_journey]Pinball ! Or just smash someone to bits in [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/flatout]FlatOut, a thrilling racer with fully destructible cars and environments ;)

For the full listing of all games including (simulations like Apache vs. Havoc see the promo page).
Posted June 12, 2011
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DrIstvaan: The two games are in many ways similar, but not quite the same (and it's not only the setting /14th century Northern Europe vs. 17th century Carribbean/).
Have you ever played a trading simulation? If not, I strongly recommend Port Royale 2, as that's quite a bit easier to get into and much more forgiving (for example, in PR2 you only need money to gain ranks, while in P3 you need money AND the hard-to-earn respect of the citizens of your home town; in PR2, you pay an aount of money and get a ship instantly, while in P3 you have to supply the shipyard with wood, clothes, pitch and iron goods, and then wait weeks for your ship to be ready; etc).
If you are familiar with the genre or want a bigger challenge, you may also go for Patrician 3.
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bitter_luddite: I've played many games with trading sim elements in them over the years, although to be honest I'm currently blanking on good examples. I'm not sure I've played anything that is as much a pure trading sim as Patrician 3 sounds like.
Then I advise beginning with Port Royale 2; that will make you familiar with this type of game, and if later you're looking for a similar game with more challenge, you can always buy Patrician 3 later.
Posted June 12, 2011
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bitter_luddite: I've played many games with trading sim elements in them over the years, although to be honest I'm currently blanking on good examples. I'm not sure I've played anything that is as much a pure trading sim as Patrician 3 sounds like.
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DrIstvaan: Then I advise beginning with Port Royale 2; that will make you familiar with this type of game, and if later you're looking for a similar game with more challenge, you can always buy Patrician 3 later.
Thanks. While I'm thinking about it, are you able to do much in the way of (for lack of a better term) character development in either game? I'm not talking about gaining levels are building stats. I mean interacting in the world in ways other then buy low / sell high. The kind of stuff that gives your character more personality then "generic merchant #5". Is there much of that sort of thing in either game?
Posted June 12, 2011
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DrIstvaan: Then I advise beginning with Port Royale 2; that will make you familiar with this type of game, and if later you're looking for a similar game with more challenge, you can always buy Patrician 3 later.
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bitter_luddite: Thanks. While I'm thinking about it, are you able to do much in the way of (for lack of a better term) character development in either game? I'm not talking about gaining levels are building stats. I mean interacting in the world in ways other then buy low / sell high. The kind of stuff that gives your character more personality then "generic merchant #5". Is there much of that sort of thing in either game?
Well, not very much, but there are some things you may like...
- you don't have to rely on the town's supply of goods, you can (and should) build some own businesses;
- you have to build your popularity in towns to get a building permission, so it makes you plan your routes to especially supply towns you plan to build in later;
- you can donate public buildings to the city. It's especially prominent in Patrician 3, where you can even build wells and roads. Also, the population remembers you were the generous donor;
- you can have a wife who's much more useful in Port Royale 2 than in Patrician 3;
- besides trading, you can go hunting for pirates (or even become one, or, in PR2, a buccaneer, if you buy a letter of marque). Also, in PR2 you can do governors' missions.
Post edited June 12, 2011 by DrIstvaan
Posted June 12, 2011
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bitter_luddite: Thanks. While I'm thinking about it, are you able to do much in the way of (for lack of a better term) character development in either game? I'm not talking about gaining levels are building stats. I mean interacting in the world in ways other then buy low / sell high. The kind of stuff that gives your character more personality then "generic merchant #5". Is there much of that sort of thing in either game?
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DrIstvaan: Well, not very much, but there are some things you may like...
- you don't have to rely on the town's supply of goods, you can (and should) build some own businesses;
- you have to build your popularity in towns to get a building permission, so it makes you plan your routes to especially supply towns you plan to build in later;
- you can donate public buildings to the city. It's especially prominent in Patrician 3, where you can even build wells and roads. Also, the population remembers you were the generous donor;
- you can have a wife who's much more useful in Port Royale 2 than in Patrician 3;
- besides trading, you can go hunting for pirates (or even become one, or, in PR2, a buccaneer, if you buy a letter of marque). Also, in PR2 you can do governors' missions.
Alright, it sounds like the appeal of Patrician 3 would be for someone who wants a much more in-depth trading sim. PR2 also happens to be cheaper, which always serves as a nice tiebreaker. I'll probably end up giving PR2 a try. Thanks for the help.
Posted June 12, 2011
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DrIstvaan: Well, not very much, but there are some things you may like...
- you don't have to rely on the town's supply of goods, you can (and should) build some own businesses;
- you have to build your popularity in towns to get a building permission, so it makes you plan your routes to especially supply towns you plan to build in later;
- you can donate public buildings to the city. It's especially prominent in Patrician 3, where you can even build wells and roads. Also, the population remembers you were the generous donor;
- you can have a wife who's much more useful in Port Royale 2 than in Patrician 3;
- besides trading, you can go hunting for pirates (or even become one, or, in PR2, a buccaneer, if you buy a letter of marque). Also, in PR2 you can do governors' missions.
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bitter_luddite: Alright, it sounds like the appeal of Patrician 3 would be for someone who wants a much more in-depth trading sim. PR2 also happens to be cheaper, which always serves as a nice tiebreaker. I'll probably end up giving PR2 a try. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome, have fun!
Posted June 12, 2011
You may want to buy Patrician 3 here for 3 bucks, but it's not DRM free on GMG.
Posted June 12, 2011
Spreading some trading sim love with a free copy of PR2!

<redeemed>
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Posted June 12, 2011
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DrIstvaan: Spreading some trading sim love with a free copy of PR2!
Yay, thanks! :)
Posted June 12, 2011
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DrIstvaan: Spreading some trading sim love with a free copy of PR2!
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Lexor: Yay, thanks! :)
You're welcome, enjoy!
Posted June 12, 2011
So, would anyone say that Sacred Gold is worth throwing down $5 on?
Because it's really the only game that's on sale that I'm interested in.
Posted June 12, 2011
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saldite: So, would anyone say that Sacred Gold is worth throwing down $5 on?
Because it's really the only game that's on sale that I'm interested in.
I'd say it was.

It's a decent hack and slash based RPG game. The story isn't that strong and the sidequests can sometimes be a little silly, but most are decent. It has a single unchanging map, rather than randomised locations - but the map itself is very large and full of open areas to explore and wander through - the game feels linear in that it takes you around the map, but it lacks that constricting feel that there is only one way to get there that so many regular linear games have.

Classes are fun too - you've a good variety in them and a neat balance of abilities both magical and hack and slashy.

It's not quite got the class that Diablo 2 had (but then again no hack and slash has managed that thus far) but its agood alternative with its own charm.
Posted June 12, 2011
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overread: snip
Alright then, I'll give it a shot.
It sounds pretty decent, and, really, it's only $5, so it's not like I'm throwing away vast sums of money provided I don't like the game.

Thanks.
Posted June 12, 2011
I ended up with these games last minute:
- Darkstar One
- Ghost Master
- Patrician
- Sacred Gold
- Port Royal 2
- Strategic Commando
Posted June 12, 2011
If I was to get just 1 of the Pro Pinball games, which would be recommended?
Posted June 12, 2011
Well, just to end the weekend on a positive note, grabbing Jagged Alliance.

GOG gave me it's expansion anyway, and I like to play them in order.
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