What's the most awesome Sword of the Gods you've gotten?

[Pax]

Got this one on my 2nd reload, it's fantastic! So powerful it could've played the game without me. LOL

Durability: 87/87
Charm: 1
Damage: 71-100
Strength: +18 (+10 from Charm)
Constitution: +2
Offense: +5
Vitality: +80
+25 Chance to Hit
Recuperation Time 0
Frost(5)
Spiritual Damage(5)
Lightning Damage(5)
Poison Damage(5)

[Pax]

I enjoyed it, too, Xandaril. :) As for your suggested topic, there are probably just as many (maybe many more) who'll insist the modern-style all-out blasters are the best. "Different strokes..." as they say.

My philosophy is that those who started with/near all-text are most capable of appreciating the plot-grab that differentiates the mindless blaster, etc. genres from the true rpg epics that combine a great story with great action. Guess it depends on how much you want to think while you're playing. Personally, I want an emotional response to both my character and others they may interact with, PC or NPC. Not much interaction with a dead guy. LOL

[Xendarii]

Same for me, although I didn't grow up with these kind of games. I'm waiting to have enough time to finally play Baldur's Gate since an eternity now, at least it feels like that, and there WILL be the point (eventually) where I decide that time has come. And you can be damn sure that I'll enjoy every minute of it! :D

[Pax]

LOL Understand the feeling. For me it was the Might&Magic series (NOT "Heroes of..." didn't much care for that spin-off), with the Wizardry series making a close second. Guess Elder Scrolls is my favorite "modern" offering. For MMORPGs UO was it (never played the actual Ultima pc series, but heard it was great), guess UO's why DD hooked me, nostalgia rush. (grin)

[Xendarii]

Never played any of those games - except for Oblivion (which I only played for about 10 hours because I really didn't like the main storyline) and Skyrim (which I only played for a few hours because I didn't have enough time yet, but it makes a much better impression on me). I certainly missed too many great games. That's a real pity!

[Pax]

It seems all the old greats are being offered somewhere online (even if not here on Steam), updated for modern operating systems. So, when you find the time, you'll have the ability to catch up with only a bit of surfing. :) My problem's resetting my head to accept the really archaic (barely-)graphics and GUIs, modern offerings have spoiled me. LOL

Oblivion was one of my all-time favorites, loved the Oblivion Gates, but the finale was very under-whelming, sort of ruined the game. Seems a really great ending is hard for game developers to master. That's why the Dragon finale for Skyrim was so surprising, it was awe-inspiring, a real "crescendo of completion". (grin) Really had a sense of satisfaction, like, "Yeah! I did it and it was perfect!" Of course that's only one of Skyrim's major quest-lines, but it's the main one.

[Zero]

Hah, three popular games from this series so a fan of Morrowind should say something too, eh?
Plot on that continent was most interresting imho. Also, that amazing feeling after completing main quest, didn't felt that in Oblivion. Not the same.
Never managed to finish Skyrim though. I caught myself getting bored while playing and stopped somewhere in the middle. Maybe i'll come back though, bought TES: Antology and i want to make run from first to last part of the series. But that's after finishing Divinity's (including Original Sin, can't wait for retail release!)

[Pax]

Tried Morrowind but didn't like the graphics (which is strange because the graphics hadn't mattered to me that much previously), it was a first major shot at using a 3D engine and, for me personally, the graphics sucked so bad I couldn't concentrate on the game. As a result, not familiar with the storyline, but know it's supposed to be great. My son and his friends played it and loved it, which was the over-all community reaction. It's touted to be the best in the series, but never prove it by my.

I didn't finish Skyrim either. Topped all my crafting skills to over 100% with buffs and wound up with a bow and sword I made and enchanted myself either of which could take down anything in the game with close to one shot. Wasn't really too into the Imperial/Stormcloak thing, apparently good/bad guys on both sides, so mixed emotions. LOL But I was satisfied after the Dragon finale anyway, felt a lot more like I'd actually accomplished something than after the Oblivion finale. DD's finale was solid, and I wasn't disappointed, but the Skyrim Dragons finale will go down as my favorite of all time.

Waiting for Original Sin, too. Have high hopes after DD. Probably play through D2 first, but didn't like the tied-to-a-bad-guy thing in Beyond, prefer solo play. Might give it a longer shot anyway, though.

[Zero]

The thing with Morrowind is, you can play it with MUCH better graphics now.
There are many mods that makes the game looks A LOT better, and there are also modifications that make Morrowind campaign available on Oblivion engine or even SKYRIM (from what i know this one is still in progress).

As far as i support finishing game like you want, i would reccomend going a bit "evil" way while playing D2, oh god, the gags. And there's no noticable impact on plot from it anyway (there is no such thing as "reputation system"), so you won't have to worry about it much.

I still remember gag with Amdusias and Great Tree in Aleroth ^^ Oh gosh.
Being Dragon Knight was far more... interresting experience... IMHO of course.

I need to warn though, D2 is more difficult game. Back in release date CD-Action (best game magazine in Poland, and one of better worldwide, sorry for adversitement) gave 2/10 grade just because reviewer couldnt beat one of the bosses (community scolded him for that grade nicely). Especially since there is level cap there, you can't get more than lvl 30 in first part, and if im not wrong lvl 50 in add-on.
But still, D2 became one of my favourities. Every hour of playing this game was totally worth it.

[Pax]

Hey! Didn't know that about Morrowind, thanks! I'll look for the upgrade, like to see for myself what all the hooplah's about.

As to D2, hard for me to go evil, personal problem, ruins the game for me. Justified retribution's another matter. (grin) Missed 2/3 of Oblivion's gameplay because I refused to play a "Bad Guy", my son thinks I'm nuts. (My D&D classification is "Neutral Good", if you're familiar.) Still, you make it sound interesting. Guess I can always save before, just to see what unfolds.

What's holding me back on going to other games right now is my temporary desk set-up, no room for comfortable keyboard play, not even using my Wolfking gamepad (fantastic for keyboard games like Oblivion/Skyrim, especially if you're left-handed like me). Wish there were more mouse-driven games like DD, they make gameplay effortless, easy to get spoiled. :)

[Xendarii]

You DEFINITELY have to play D2. It's one of the greatest games I've ever played, because it's got a great atmosphere and playing as a dragon is something very special.

I remember that I had major problems with the difficulty when I first played it (didn't manage to complete it, yet). But somehow the game felt a lot easier when I took it on for the second time. Don't know if the reason is a simple patch or adjustments in the Dragon Knight Saga. It's kinda sad, because my first attempt was a lot more challenging, at least at the beginning.

[Pax]

You make D2 sound great, have got to try it now. LOL I'm so hooked on gaming, always have been, should've outgrown it by now. Least I have a little common ground with my gandsons, until they rant off on their military shooters or zombie battles, I tend to zone then. "Kill, kill, kill, grab the flag" is not a plotline, it's a computerized version of endless Hell. (grin)

[Zero]

Hey, zombie have feelings too! :P

[Pax]

LOL If you believe television... or the emergency.cdc.gov site. Really enjoyed our chat. Have fun! :)

[Zero]

Zombie Jake approves!

Yes, it was pleasure to talk with you :)

[Ǵ̶͓̂͑lí̴̤̀̄́tcĥ̸]

Don't forget about the absolutely amazing music in D2. The whole experience makes you feel like the biggest badass on Earth, with the sheer badassery of annihilating armies and fortresses on massive floating islands belonging to some insane generals that look like King Arthur meets Hellraiser, as a dragon or a knight, to songs like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m3TDV7P9VA

Or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovlfiVulbjY&list=PLBEAA517795E7FF88

You start off kind of rough but man, by the end of the game you feel friggin awesome, especially once you start taking on the Battle Fortresses and start to get all the pieces of the General's armors. Not to mention the kickass dialogue, and how every single quest, side or otherwise, is interesting and has interesting, often hilarious characters and outcomes.

Combat is a bit floaty and can be difficult though. I recall this one cave with a few Goblin Shamans that had either way too strong, or bugged missiles that 1-hit me no matter what my armor/resistances were, and were VERY fast and hard to dodge. You will come across a lot of tough situations, and mages are very strong in this game if I remember correctly. Also, unfortunately you cannot attack ground units in Dragon form. It would be a bit overpowered if you could just fly around burning everything. Those armies I previously mentioned must be fought on foot - you fight aerial enemies and massive Ballista Towers in Dragon form.

But it's seriously one of the best game I've ever played, and very underrated.