PC games BESIDES text sims?

MizzouRah · 05-13-2007, 06:14 PM

I'm reaching out to the community for some great PC games that will run on Vista other than sport text sims.

A nice member sent me Fallout 2, but it doesn't run very well on my pc. (I'm still lurking around some sites to see if I can get it to look better)

Can't wait until Fallout 3 comes out, if it ever does.

I'm open to most anything, but would prefer something along the lines of Fallout (turn based strategy).

So what do some of you play when you're not playing FOF or another text sim?

KWhit · 05-13-2007, 06:22 PM

Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights 2, or Civ 4.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-13-2007, 06:22 PM

I have no idea if it will run on Vista, but for turn based strategy that is similar to Fallout in some ways, I like Jagged Alliance 2.

FrogMan · 05-13-2007, 06:27 PM

If not FM, it's Civ4 for me too...

FM

Blade6119 · 05-13-2007, 06:28 PM

Company of heroes

Ben E Lou · 05-13-2007, 06:37 PM

In the last five years or so, Civ4 and Empire Earth have been the only games that aren't text sims that have managed to stay on my hard drive for more than a month or so.

Antmeister · 05-13-2007, 07:05 PM

Here are some strategy games you can try out:
http://almarks.com/masterlinks/index.php?c=44
Out of that group, Battle for Wesnoth is a very good turned based game and it is free.

Or if you want to stay in the realm of roleplaying games with a turn based element, try out this company. The graphics may be outdated, but the games are deep. Try out their long demos to see what I mean:
http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/

Antmeister · 05-13-2007, 07:09 PM

Outside of that, I am a sucker for good commercial roleplaying or adventure games. Oblivion, Morrowind, Baldur's Gate, Dreamfall, The Longest Journey, Neverwinter Nights (still haven't played the second one, but I hear it is great).

Ooh and don't forget Space Rangers 2. Very good game and you can get it cheap here. This is mostly space combat/simulation/ship building/mission based game.

ShaneTheMaster · 05-13-2007, 07:15 PM

I heard this game called Maximum Football is pretty cool.

twothree · 05-13-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneTheMaster

I heard this game called Maximum Football is pretty cool.

Might want to get your hearing checked.

spleen1015 · 05-13-2007, 07:42 PM

Civ IV.

Greyroofoo · 05-13-2007, 07:45 PM

I've been having a blast with the Battle For Middle Earth games.

MizzouRah · 05-13-2007, 07:52 PM

Lots of great suggestions, very much appreciated!

I've played Oblivion, Space Rangers 2, and Civ 3.

I've written down Jagged Alliance 2, NN 2, and I'm going to check out the links Antmeister posted.

I've played COD and COD 2 and I'm not leaning towards a war game - although I might check out the new C&C.

Really appreciate all the help!

MizzouRah · 05-13-2007, 07:57 PM

Looks like JA 2 came out in 1999? Wonder if it will run fine on Vista?

Edit: Doh! EF said he didn't know.

FBPro · 05-13-2007, 09:03 PM

Didn't know there were other games besides sports sims.

Marc Vaughan · 05-13-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

http://almarks.com/masterlinks/index.php?c=44
Out of that group, Battle for Wesnoth is a very good turned based game and it is free.

I second this as a great game ...

If you decide to give it a whirl then you might bump into me - I play online a fair bit, normally am either tagged as 'Wiz' or 'Vet' ... depending on my mood (and whether one of them is taken already).

MizzouRah · 05-13-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FBPro

Didn't know there were other games besides sports sims.

It's been awhile for me.

MizzouRah · 05-13-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

I second this as a great game ...

If you decide to give it a whirl then you might bump into me - I play online a fair bit, normally am either tagged as 'Wiz' or 'Vet' ... depending on my mood (and whether one of them is taken already).

Yeah, I'm going to check this one out.

Flasch186 · 05-14-2007, 07:31 AM

if you havnt given Civ4 and its expansion some of your time you're doing yourself a disservice. You may also want to check out some of the huge mods for it....I am thoroughly enjoying "Total Realism" for it on my new DELL XPS M1710 lappy

King of New York · 05-14-2007, 08:29 AM

Not sure if it will run on Vista, but check out Dominions III. It's expensive, but it's got a lot of depth.

Fouts · 05-14-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister

Or if you want to stay in the realm of roleplaying games with a turn based element, try out this company. The graphics may be outdated, but the games are deep. Try out their long demos to see what I mean:
http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/

I've taken a look at the Geneforge and Avernum games a few times, but never ordered. I tried the original Geneforge demo once, but didn't get very far. Which of spiderweb software's games would you recommend for those interested in these old school RPGs?

MizzouRah · 05-14-2007, 09:13 AM

Remember The Bard's Tale? I loved that series as well as Might and Magic to some extent.

Warhammer · 05-14-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by King of New York

Not sure if it will run on Vista, but check out Dominions III. It's expensive, but it's got a lot of depth.

I would love to get a PBEM or FOFC online game of this going...

Bonegavel · 05-14-2007, 11:41 AM

If you like FPS, Battlefield 2 is awesome. You can pick up the game for ~$40 that includes the one major expansion pack and 2 booster packs on one DVD.

I second Company of Heroes as well.

path12 · 05-14-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

I would love to get a PBEM or FOFC online game of this going...

I ordered it last Friday and should be getting it soon. I'd be in for a FOFC game, I've always played the first two single player only.

MizzouRah · 05-14-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonegavel

If you like FPS, Battlefield 2 is awesome. You can pick up the game for ~$40 that includes the one major expansion pack and 2 booster packs on one DVD.

I second Company of Heroes as well.

Thanks, I might check that out.. although I'm looking more for an RPG style game like Fallout or something similar. I've heard company of heroes is excellent - just kind of burnt on war games after playing the COD series.

MizzouRah · 05-17-2007, 09:12 PM

Picked up Heroes V Might and Magic tonight and so far I'm really loving this game.

Hurst2112 · 05-17-2007, 09:23 PM

i just found my jagged alliance 2 cds. I'm gonna reload it tonight.

I tried playing it twice and found it really hard to play. I grasp the concept (turn based) but it's just really difficult.

Didn't somebody make a JA 2 add on within the last 2 years?

path12 · 05-17-2007, 09:59 PM

Dominions 3 arrived today. My night is set.

King of New York · 05-17-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by path12

Dominions 3 arrived today. My night is set.

Don't forget to patch it--the game's up to patch 3.08 now.

I also picked up Jagged Alliance 2 Gold and Wildfire cheap, based on the recommendations above--I'll have to give these a whirl.

05-13-2007, 06:22 PM	#3
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05-13-2007, 06:37 PM	#6
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05-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#7
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Here are some strategy games you can try out: http://almarks.com/masterlinks/index.php?c=44 Out of that group, Battle for Wesnoth is a very good turned based game and it is free. Or if you want to stay in the realm of roleplaying games with a turn based element, try out this company. The graphics may be outdated, but the games are deep. Try out their long demos to see what I mean: http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/ __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

05-13-2007, 06:22 PM	#2
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights 2, or Civ 4.

05-13-2007, 07:09 PM	#8
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Outside of that, I am a sucker for good commercial roleplaying or adventure games. Oblivion, Morrowind, Baldur's Gate, Dreamfall, The Longest Journey, Neverwinter Nights (still haven't played the second one, but I hear it is great). Ooh and don't forget Space Rangers 2. Very good game and you can get it cheap here. This is mostly space combat/simulation/ship building/mission based game. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

05-13-2007, 07:15 PM	#9
ShaneTheMaster High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL	I heard this game called Maximum Football is pretty cool. __________________ ShaneTheMaster GM, Savannah Kings (WOOF2) Ex-GM, Austin Rage (USFL) Ex-GM, Cincinatti Bengals, (Replicated NFL) Ex-GM, Tampa Bay Surge, (WLAF) Last edited by ShaneTheMaster : 05-13-2007 at 07:38 PM.

05-13-2007, 07:42 PM	#11
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Civ IV.

05-13-2007, 07:45 PM	#12
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I've been having a blast with the Battle For Middle Earth games.

05-13-2007, 07:52 PM	#13
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Lots of great suggestions, very much appreciated! I've played Oblivion, Space Rangers 2, and Civ 3. I've written down Jagged Alliance 2, NN 2, and I'm going to check out the links Antmeister posted. I've played COD and COD 2 and I'm not leaning towards a war game - although I might check out the new C&C. Really appreciate all the help!

05-13-2007, 07:57 PM	#14
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Looks like JA 2 came out in 1999? Wonder if it will run fine on Vista? Edit: Doh! EF said he didn't know. Last edited by MizzouRah : 05-14-2007 at 09:12 AM.

05-13-2007, 09:03 PM	#15
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05-14-2007, 07:31 AM	#19
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05-14-2007, 08:29 AM	#20
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	Not sure if it will run on Vista, but check out Dominions III. It's expensive, but it's got a lot of depth. __________________ Input A No Input

05-14-2007, 09:13 AM	#22
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Remember The Bard's Tale? I loved that series as well as Might and Magic to some extent.

05-14-2007, 11:41 AM	#24
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	If you like FPS, Battlefield 2 is awesome. You can pick up the game for ~$40 that includes the one major expansion pack and 2 booster packs on one DVD. I second Company of Heroes as well. __________________

05-17-2007, 09:12 PM	#27
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Picked up Heroes V Might and Magic tonight and so far I'm really loving this game.

05-17-2007, 09:23 PM	#28
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	i just found my jagged alliance 2 cds. I'm gonna reload it tonight. I tried playing it twice and found it really hard to play. I grasp the concept (turn based) but it's just really difficult. Didn't somebody make a JA 2 add on within the last 2 years? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

05-17-2007, 09:59 PM	#29
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Dominions 3 arrived today. My night is set. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

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