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Anonymous05/10/26, 17:54No.3982188
Give me the absolutely best written RPGs in existence. It doesn't matter if it's from the 80's, from Japan, or if it's a NWN module. I'm in the mood for some GOOD ASS STORY to immerse myself in.
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Anon05/10/26, 17:56No.3982189
PoE 2
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Anon05/10/26, 17:58No.3982192
Vtm:R
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Anon05/10/26, 17:58No.3982193
Planescape Torment
Arcanum
NWN2 Mask of the Betrayer
Shadowrun Hong Kong
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Anon05/10/26, 18:03No.3982197
Persona 4
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Anon05/10/26, 18:45No.3982212
read a book instead
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Anon05/10/26, 19:18No.3982218
Betrayal at Krondor
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Anon05/10/26, 20:45No.3982242
>it's a NWN mod
A Dance With Rogues.
and https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/module/gate-silver-key-old-version
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Anon05/10/26, 22:08No.3982262
it's just motb and pst, there really hasn't been any movement since. I'm fond of AoD and Disco Elysium too
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Anon05/11/26, 02:38No.3982327
I'd say the first three Trails games have the best story, it's just a shame about the other eleven.
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Anon05/11/26, 15:54No.3982491
Lost Odyssey
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Anon05/12/26, 00:38No.3982768
SMT: Strange Journey's story is somewhat basic, but its presentation is top notch. Compared to a lot of RPGs, there's not too many other games that marry story, atmosphere, and mechanics to a similar degree.Although commonly played, FF7 and FF6 both have interesting stories. FF6 does suffer from being on an early console that has size constraints, and FF7 can get a little convoluted, but both could be considered the pinnacle of the series, with maybe FFX's story coming close.One thing a lot of people probably won't mention is that MMOs that have been going for over a decade usually have a very developed world that can be interesting to immerse yourself in. FFXI/XIV, WoW, EVE Online, all of them are something you could really dig into and learn about all sorts of interesting things that happened through their histories.
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Anon05/12/26, 01:46No.3982809
>the absolute best written RPGs in existence
>Planescape: Torment
>Mass Effect 1
>KotOR I and II
>VtM:Bloodlines
>Mass Effect 2 and 3
After this point new suggestions are stretching it but technically can fit in when strictly adhering to its writing quality and nothing else:
>Cyberpunk 2077 but never install the DLC and stick only to the main story and a couple of the sidequests
>Witcher 2
>Star Wars the Old Republic but none of its expansions or later content updates, only the vanilla experience (its an MMO technically though)
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Anon05/12/26, 03:22No.3982876
Disco Elysium.
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Anon05/12/26, 06:41No.3983005
Baldur's Gate 2, Shadows of Amn + Throne of Bhaal
FFIX
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Anon05/12/26, 07:11No.3983034
Xenogears
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Anon05/12/26, 07:48No.3983052
Kenshi. Though you have to want to be a bit of a archeologist, and find out what happened to this strange place. System Shock 1, and 2 if you want something a bit more traditionally told. KCD, just don't play the second one. Henry dies of dysentery on the way to deliver that letter, the gay doppleganger is nothing like him.
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Anon05/12/26, 08:37No.3983069
Lisa the Pointless
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Anon05/12/26, 12:46No.3983134
Torment and Krondor are the only one. Everything else is generic fantasy/sci fi tropes copy pasted.
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Anon05/12/26, 22:03No.3983404
The story is an important component of RPGs, however fixating on the writing in particular is tilting at windmills. Games were better when the story and writing were there and serviceable, but the more they focus on trying to have great writing, the further they stray from the overall point. It generally results in the writers crawling up their own asses and producing pompous drivel that detracts from the overall experience, rather than enhancing it. Virtually all cRPGs from the last 10-20 years suffer from this. When the writing is breaking immersion from cringe, it’s no longer serving its purpose.
I think that it stems from insecurity about “video games as art” and trying too hard. See also: the frequent comparisons to books, movies, etc.
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Anon05/13/26, 01:32No.3983542
>if it's from the 80's
It isn't.
>from Japan
It definitely isn't.
>or if it's a NWN module
LMAO.
Pic related.
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Anon05/13/26, 01:39No.3983551
Why does RPGs attract pseuds who think they are the smartest in the room? How do those pseuds can even claim that without proof?
Is it just their delusion of being smart?
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Anon05/13/26, 19:02No.3983946
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
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Anon05/14/26, 22:50No.3984743
Barkley: Shut up and Jam Gaiden
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Anon05/15/26, 09:47No.3984889
Can a game have good writing but a bad story? Is Morrowind a well-written game? Is it a good story?
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Anon05/15/26, 12:38No.3984930
Nethack.
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Anon05/15/26, 17:20No.3984983
What are twists you liked?
I enjoyed what Baten Kaitos did.
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Anon05/15/26, 17:25No.3984986
>Out of my way.
>I’m going to see my mother.
>*music kicks into high gear*