Awesome online mode for RPG
345877
The single player mode is mediocre but the online quests are really fun. It feels like a new game when playing online.
4536408
When I initially fired this game up, I didn't quite know what to expect. You get dumped into a little dungeon with one quest on your log, so you run to the first town, turn it in, then grab the multitude of quests that are available in the first town and you are on your way to questing heaven. If you are a fan of character development via leveling, gaining new abilities and spells, grinding your way through mob after mob obtaining the best gear, you will enjoy this game.

I'm currently six hours or so into it and I have only uncovered roughly 7% of the map, the game world is just that large! I created a shadow warrior, basically the tank class of the game. From what I have seen, each class looks and plays differently. My gripe with the classes is, you cannot change the gender of each given class. So if you want to play the bow wielding seraphim, you must play as a female. Other than that, the classes are all a blast.

Online is fun as well. I was able to connect with a friend of mine and play for a few hours, and it went smoothly. The downside is, if you are not the host, the quests you just completed playing with your friend will not be carried over to your single player campaign. Of course, if you are the host then you get credit for all the quests you just did.

So if you are on the fence with this one, and are a fan of Diablo 2, Baldur's Gate, Too Human, and all other action rpgs in that genre, go ahead and do yourself a favor and pick this one up, it is more fun than most reviews lead you to believe.
4194791
Online Gaming Review

Socom 3 has the ability to go down in history as the best online game for the PS2. The online play is just as addictive as the first two.  The massive maps will take some time to become familiar with.  Also, the fact that your teammate's names do not appear until you are in close range makes team kills frequent, but in time this will become less a problem with experience.  Now for the pros and cons-

Cons first
- In order to be ranked, create a clan, send a friend invite, or use any of the extra features online, you need to give all your information: Your credit card number, your address, and your e-mail address.  They say that your card will not be charged, but it's probably for future fees that will apply to play on a better server.
- Unbelievable lag occurs when playing with the max amount of players.

Pros
- Great graphics
- You can send friend invites during game play
- Awesome maps  - They are large but as players get used to them, they will become excellent venues for strategy
- My original thought about vehicles in game was bad, but they make the game better than its predecessors.
- Months if not years of quality replay value.
- Has an option for widescreen and progressive scan for those who have a widescreen HDTV (component cables needed)

Overall the online play is great.  I haven't even played the single player missions, but even if it sucks, this game is worth the purchase based on its online play.  BUY THIS GAME!!!

It should hold you over until the release of PS3.
527289
Awesome game but there aren't any servers to play the game, company went out of business.  You can however get a program called Tunngle that allows people to play against each other.  I just love how simple the game is to play and the power ups and weapons make it enjoyably arcade-like.

I play this with my gf on my big screen in split screen mode, it's one of the limited number games you can do that on a pc.
1384136
Super intense online play. Well balanced characters with a focus on team play. Dont expect to pick soldier and go at it alone; youll die instantly. But play smart and work with your team and youll dominate! So many awesome characters with different abilities that this game is good for just about any play style. The best part: new characters, maps, and updates are all free!

Keep in mind that it is mostly online play with Xbox gold. You can play against AI local, and do a small practice range, but here is no campaign... yet!
3201385
I've played many online games, and this one IS the BEST I have played yet.  I'm currently beta testing it as well.  The visual effects are amazing.  There are also plenty of things to do in these galaxies as you work your way up in the skill of combat, exploration and trade.  I also like that there are multiple roles you can play in this game.  Even though this game will have a monthly fee associated with it, it is WELL worth it in my honest opinion.
4038504
NWN is one of the few RPF that I don't need cheats to win. The gameplay I would say is rather linear. You follow a set path. The only thing that really draws me is the storyline. It's no less fantastic than it is original. The original NWN is great, nice story with a twist although I guessed it beforehand. SOU is a bit boring........and too easy as my character's level was too high. I am currently playing HOU, it is certainly more fun than NWN or SOU and I love the party system here. In NWN or SOU, I prefered to solo as I didn't like to "save" my sidekicks...but in HOU, I am a lvl 20 soceror, lvl 10 palemaster. lvl 10 red dragon disciple. And my sidekick; Deekin is a lvl 20 bard and lvl 20 red dragon disciple. And of course I took sexy Sharwyn, she however along with the other adventurers didn't recgonise the HERO of NWN! A bit stupid on bioware's part, they should let the other adventurers which we know so well from NWN to revel in the glory of HOU's main character!

The new party system didn't require me to save my sidekicks, in fact, I hide behind them and cast spells which was more fun! The storyline is really engaging. The only reason I would continue playing! Many bugs in the game still even in the Platinum edition! Your hero gets stuck in doors, caves....then you have to save and reload! I mean even with constant updates - ver1.65 there were still technical issues especially with chapter 2 of SOU. There was a lag, first timer ever I experienced a lag in an offline game! The online aspects allows one to max out levels and get the best items on training maps and then export your characters locally to your own game which is awesome! I mean you can create a lvl 40 character in chapter 1 to wreak havoc! Sounds stupid but its really fun! Imagine polymorphing into a lumbering red dragon when your opponent is a bandit! There are really many new feats available in HOU which is a plus. I mean after finishing HOU, I foresee myself purchasing the premium modules: Kingmaker which is rpg of the year! Nevewinter is all about the storyline which is engrossingly entertaining, never a dull moment, the game is fast paced and suitable for casual gamers.

I am playing a couple of games now, when I get sick of one, I play another. NWN fits my category. I play it casually and was able to complete SOU in a week. I mean, the Platinum edition is a great buy, worth the money I paid for. Although online game play is ridiculously stupid (I leave it for you to find out). This game is meant for solo play, not group playing. 100+ hours of fun and a really great storyline. You will love it once you start to play it!
1805260
Game came quickly and in great condition (as it should since it was new). Game looks great. Its more of a laid back rpg with lots of item-creation through alchemy and lots of time management. Battles are a little too easy but its forgivable since the game isn't based on battles. I would highly recommend this title.
1550526
When I today crawled out of bed I found my copy of "Open Game Table - The Antholohy Of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Volume 1" in my mailbox. And I have to admit it looks great in print! The faux tome cover has a certain steampunk feel to it, which I like very much and the quality of the printing is top notch.

The book you get for your hard-earned money is worth every cent, you can trust me with that! Jonathan Jacobs and his assistant editors and the members of the judging panel have chosen only the best of the best roleplaying blog posts.

The translation from the blog posts to the book format works surprisingly well and if you want to check out the original posts, you can just point your browser at the URLs provided. The appendix of the book also contains a list of all members of the RPG Bloggers Network, so you get a good starting point if you want to delve into the world of RPG blogs yourself.

The "Open Game Table" contains ten chapters and a foreword written by Wolfgang Baur ([...]

Chapter 1: Play Style
Chapter 2: Game Play
Chapter 3: Characters & Players
Chapter 4: Monsters & NPCs
Chapter 5: Encounters, Settings & Location
Chapter 6: Adventure Design
Chapter 7: Campaign Setting Design
Chapter 8: Classes, Action & Equipment
Chapter 9: RPG History & Commentary
Chapter 10: The RPG Tool Box
Especially Chapter 8 is a bit heavy on D&D 4th Edition material, so if you don't play the latest edition of D&D you won't get too much out of this chapter but the rest of the book contains great articles that can be used with every roleplaying game. But if you are using D&D 4th Edition you get a complete class, a warlock pact variant and rules for firearms and additional ranged weapons!

One of my favorite articles in the book is Berin Kinsman's "Get Your Dice Off My Lawn!" on page 110. It's a very humorous posts that I actually missed when it was posted at his blog. And there are a lot of other articles that I never read on the web although I try to keep up with things on the forum. So even if you read the RPG Bloggers Network member blogs from time to time, you should get this book.

If you want to spend $[...] on any RPG book this year, make sure it's the OGT. You'll never get so much RPG goodness in one book for less money! And don't forget to spread the word and tell your friends, family, neighbours etc. about it. The more copies Jonathan can sell the higher the chances are, a Volume 2 will see the light of  day! So, don't hesitate and order your copy now!

I have also posted this review on my blo [...]
952465
My friends and I have been obssesing over this game for quite a while, frankly, we love it.  The idea of switching from one race to another and improving the stats of your hero is not only good in theory.  The graffics r amazing and the setup was very well thought through.  Also the fact that you can play multi-sessions, and build up an empire was fun as well. The game was never boring and when you finish the campaign it is always fun to play custom games.  There is great variety in worlds and the game was just right in difficulty for an experienced gamer.  The only thing that would be great is to have new race patches.  We can only warn you about the cheats, they become adictive and the game is over to fast.  Enjoy!!
3349448
This game is for a Roleplaying fans and of course non fans also but this game is one of the best online games i ever played, EverQuest was also good, but this beats it 100%, choose char from pure Power spellcaster to Heavy Strong Fighter, the choice is yours, what u gonna be?
and best of all u don't need that big fat internet line to play it, u can use 57k modem, no problems!
Buy it today and join me and my friends on jorney of you life! :)
1215533
Although I haven't owned this game (I've rented it countless times), I love it and would recommend it to anyone who loves RPG's.  I like the fact that you can pick from one of seven characters, each of which has different strengths and weaknesses.  It's really cool too that you can meet up with the other six characters throughout the game.
2789124
This game is HUGE!  There is so much to do and see that replayability of this game is high.  I have never seen a game of it's scale, and the ability to interact with other players makes the game more fun.
Made so that  players can play cooperatively to defeat monsters and complete quests, or  you can be a player killer running around to see who's the best, and they  managed to allow player vs player (pvp) interaction without interfering  with those who wish to play cooperatively.  Unlike some other online games  where you have to hope that another player will keep his word (which often  they do not...)
I strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys RPG's and  especially if you like Circle or Diku MUDs which this game resembles in  many ways, but with vivid graphic representation and on a massive scale  (usually from 1,000-2,000 players on a given server at a time...)
4664353
I love it and I need more characters! Fun game, tooo many hours spent playing it.

Beware of online play, those folks are tough!
3985178
This game is perfect for those who like adventure games that include fighting, magic, exploration, and item gathering without the difficulty and expense of some of the online social games. It also has lots of levels so you don't feel ripped off by a game that you beat a few days after your purchase. You also have a pet that will fight along side you while you play, making things a little more interesting. So glad I tried the demo, now I have another favorite game.
2086802
I'd recommend this game to almost everyone.  It is third person shooter, which typically is not my ideal view, but it is done very well in this game.  The massive world, online play, and rpg element are a very refreshing change to the typical fps online tdms  in its genre.  The insane amount of customizations and styles should be enough to keep even the most hardcore gamers interested.  As with all online games, it is definitely more fun to play with friends, but with the great matchmaking feature, it is far from a necessity.  And like most rpg games, it gets more fun as you progress and level.
4040322
I new this was a hit the second I saw gameplay. Don't let graphical style fool you, it is rather robust of an experience and really fun and competitive. No one so far seems to be a try hard or is overly taking it seriously so you can just enjoy it! There recently was an update with free DLC that came out giving the game new modes, customization, and character abilities. You can tell a lot of work as gone into this game and it is very balanced without one seeming to overpower anyone. All the game modes are fun and worth trying out and at the price its worth the multiplayer only!