You're stuck on an island with only one game.

Zero · July 21, 2003, 14:31

What game would you take with you? What would be your second choice? and third?

Dis · July 21, 2003, 14:46

hmm

I'm not really sure about that. I get bored of all games eventually

Even some of my favourite games of all time like Baldur's Gate 2 and Fallout 2 have limited replay value.

I'm even bored of Civ2.

Although Diablo2 isn't one of my favourite games I still play it. It's the same action, yet for some reason I reinstalled the game.

I'd have to have all 4 games. Without all four games I'd kill myself

FrustratedPoet · July 21, 2003, 15:03

PES 2

Sandman · July 21, 2003, 15:07

Hmm, a tricky question. My most played game is probably civ2, but I dislike it these days. Most of my favourite games are too short to consider taking... so I wouldn't take any game at all. Why waste your time with something you're going to end up hating?

alva · July 21, 2003, 15:17

MP or SP

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Treasure island...Pirates..?

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Probably civ3 though, followed by cm4 (looooong, loooong games are needed in such a situation

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Adagio · July 21, 2003, 15:50

One game?
I'd choose to have Visual Basic with me instead, so I can make my own games...

I need changes, if I only have one game, I'll end up hating that game within a few days

That's the main reason, why I never become very good at a game, I simply don't play the same game enough...

reds4ever · July 21, 2003, 16:26

Civ2MP, I am allowed an internet connection, right?

Adagio · July 21, 2003, 16:28

I hope so

Dis · July 21, 2003, 16:41

I included Diablo2 on the basis I could play with a high speed satellite connection over battle.net with other people

I would consider Neverwinter Nights multiplayer as well. I've had some good role playing sessions on there. I could roleplay I'm not on a deserted island for a few hours.

DRoseDARs · July 21, 2003, 18:05

A deck of playing cards for that giant among classic computer games...

...Solitaire.

General Ludd · July 21, 2003, 18:20

EU2, or if I can have an internet connection an MMORPG...

Zero · July 21, 2003, 18:33

As for MP or SP question, Assume you have no internet, but you have modest number of LAN capability in this island with just one game

I can play Marvel VS capcom all day long and never get bored. Game is nearing 3 years old and experts are still finding new combos, move properties etc... same goes with Soul calibur II. If I had a person with me I could play either of those games until the end of the universe, but even without an opponent, I could probably play practice mode all by myself trying to find out combos, strategies and train reflexes, etc for about 700yrs.

My 3rd choice would be Quake I, even though it isnt the most balanced FPS skill game out there. That game had such a division between elitists and casual gamers (because casual player used keyboards and elite players used mouse look) and the way some people mastered quake was just inspiring. If I can play agst a really good opponent, Quake would be just as good.

Quake with TF mod would be better but only if it is assumed that theres enough ppl in the island to make team game viable.

Zero · July 21, 2003, 18:42

Quote:

Originally posted by ADG
One game?
I'd choose to have Visual Basic with me instead, so I can make my own games...

I need changes, if I only have one game, I'll end up hating that game within a few days

That's the main reason, why I never become very good at a game, I simply don't play the same game enough...

no programming, no changing source code, no modding!

If you choose a mod you must only play that mod. Playing original and mod would count as 2 game. (so HL and CS is 2 different game).

You can still play creatively within the game like I do. For example, I have played FF6 over and over with bizzare rules and settings for myself. and Crowbar war in HL is a popular way to play HL in a creative way that forces you to play the game differently.

So the rule here is only being creative within the given game!

DinoDoc · July 21, 2003, 19:01

Quote:

Originally posted by reds4ever
Civ2MP, I am allowed an internet connection, right?

If you have an internet connection, why would you be stuck on an island?

General Ludd · July 21, 2003, 19:11

Quote:

Originally posted by DinoDoc
If you have an internet connection, why would you be stuck on an island?

If you want to be anal, why would you be stuck on an island with a computer and a single computer game?

trickey · July 21, 2003, 19:42

1. Civ3, good replay value

2. Shining Force 2, cause it's my favourite game

3. Rise of Nations, just 'cause it's a good game, and I just bought it.

Nubclear · July 21, 2003, 20:20

If I was stuck with the computer I have now....Morrowind.

If I was stuck with the computer I'm going to get....Morrowind.

If I was stuck with an older computer...Civ2.

St Leo · July 21, 2003, 21:07

This question is a toughie.

I, too, shall have to go with EU2 even though I haven't played it in months. Warlords III is too flawed, Warlords Battlecry II can get repetitive, etc.

General Ludd · July 21, 2003, 21:16

If I were stuck on an island with nothing but EU2 and a LAN I would finally get around to trying it out in multiplayer.

Assuming the others on the LAN are stuck on the island with me, we can be sure of finishing the game, too.

Where do I sign up?

MattyBoy · July 21, 2003, 23:45

no hesitation,
SMAX

da_hal · July 22, 2003, 00:04

mom2. i have a saved game i've played about 100+ times and every time something different happens.

Maquiladora · July 22, 2003, 02:33

Even the longest deepest games would probably get boring so,

Tetris
Chess (any decent computerized version)
NiGHTS (Sega Saturn)

DrSpike · July 22, 2003, 05:20

With an internet connection I'd go with WC3 at the moment, but without one probably the Chess idea appeals most.

reds4ever · July 22, 2003, 05:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Osweld

If you want to be anal, why would you be stuck on an island with a computer and a single computer game?

Skanky Burns · July 22, 2003, 07:35

I don't know. I would go insane just playing one game, even if it was a very deep game. Thief is a good contender.

If I happened to be stranded on an island with some nicely networked computers and a couple of buddies, I guess I could live with playing Diablo 2 for quite some time. Or maybe Evercrack/something similar that is easy to get addicted to. If you are stuck on an island, what else are you going to be doing?

Zero · July 22, 2003, 19:59

diablo II is a great contender for "stranded island game" award, but since I didnt want to just kill 1.0^1000000000 hrs and actually enjoy the game by playing out strategies, I chose fighting games and FPS.

Ben Kenobi · July 23, 2003, 04:34

Civ 2, without a doubt since I have yet to touch MP.

My second choice would be HOMM 3. I can play that game all night and not notice the time passing. There are plenty of scenarios and tons of replayability in that one would have to try all the different castle types in every scenario to truly finish the game.

My third would be SP Diablo 2, not coincidentally, the game I have just started to get into. I'm only up to act three starting with a potion horking barbarian that my brother despises. He calls me a common peasent.

Adagio · July 23, 2003, 06:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Zero
no programming, no changing source code, no modding!

If you choose a mod you must only play that mod. Playing original and mod would count as 2 game. (so HL and CS is 2 different game).

You can still play creatively within the game like I do. For example, I have played FF6 over and over with bizzare rules and settings for myself. and Crowbar war in HL is a popular way to play HL in a creative way that forces you to play the game differently.

So the rule here is only being creative within the given game!

Just give me some cards (Not computer), then I'd be happy

Carolus Rex · July 25, 2003, 07:07

What reds4ever said, Civ 2 MP.

Carolus

muxec · July 25, 2003, 07:14

Space Rangers, Heroes 3 or Worms. And no civ.