06-26-2002, 03:00 AM
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D&D Fantasy a Reality, Finally
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,53352,00.html
As an RPG fan myself, I was excited to learn of Neverwinter Nights release (affiliate link) - it's been in production for nearly four years! It's one thing to play a game, but it's quite another to create the story within the game itself. This is one game I'll definitely pick up!
"The moment Bill Marcellino has been waiting years for finally came at 10:54 a.m. last Wednesday. Marcellino, a 35-year-old major in the Marine Corps reserves, has been leading adventurers through the fantasy role-playing world of Dungeons and Dragons since he was in the seventh grade at Milton Academy in Massachusetts. Like many D&D addicts, Marcellino has turned again and again to computer clones of the pen-and-paper game to try to get his fix.
Fighting pixilated dragons was cool; but the preset adventures built into the programs have never been as imaginative as the ones dreamed up by "Dungeon Masters" like Marcellino for his geeky pals in Milton's empty classrooms. Marcellino hopes all of that has changed, since he received on Wednesday his copy of the long-delayed Neverwinter Nights, the first honest-to-God software adaptation of D&D."
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06-26-2002, 03:52 AM
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What, you're not fishing for a promo copy? :wink:
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06-26-2002, 03:54 AM
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Re: D&D Fantasy a Reality, Finally
http://www.planetneverwinter.com/
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,53352,00.html
As an RPG fan myself, I was excited to learn of Neverwinter Nights release (affiliate link) - it's been in production for nearly four years! It's one thing to play a game, but it's quite another to create the story within the game itself. This is one game I'll definitely pick up!
"The moment Bill Marcellino has been waiting years for finally came at 10:54 a.m. last Wednesday. Marcellino, a 35-year-old major in the Marine Corps reserves, has been leading adventurers through the fantasy role-playing world of Dungeons and Dragons since he was in the seventh grade at Milton Academy in Massachusetts. Like many D&D addicts, Marcellino has turned again and again to computer clones of the pen-and-paper game to try to get his fix.
Fighting pixilated dragons was cool; but the preset adventures built into the programs have never been as imaginative as the ones dreamed up by "Dungeon Masters" like Marcellino for his geeky pals in Milton's empty classrooms. Marcellino hopes all of that has changed, since he received on Wednesday his copy of the long-delayed Neverwinter Nights, the first honest-to-God software adaptation of D&D." |
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06-26-2002, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sven
What, you're not fishing for a promo copy? :wink:
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Hahaha....hey, be nice! 
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06-27-2002, 12:40 AM
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D&D and God
Ok...slightly off the topic of being slightly off topic (or something like that)
You have mentioned a number of times that you carry a bible around on your PocketPC, something that may indicate you are a regular believer. Having grown up in a religious family myself, I was always taught that D&D was evil, satanic, etc.
I discovered this game for the first time about 3 years ago and I LOVE IT. I do not "follow the ways of God" as my parents would say, but I'm happy and learning more about God then I ever did in a church.
So...back to the question.....how do you balance your belief in God and playing a game that glorifies demons and multiple gods?
Just a question  No flames welcome here...just an interesting discussion.
Robert
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06-27-2002, 05:11 AM
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Re: D&D and God
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Originally Posted by rlitchfield
So...back to the question.....how do you balance your belief in God and playing a game that glorifies demons and multiple gods?
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Wow. 8O That's quite the question! I don't have time for a 5000 word response, but I'll do what I can.
My wife recently asked me a similar question, and I answered it something like this: every person I've met who has criticized D&D has never played it. Pure and simple. If you parents think it's "bad", you should ask them why they think so. Is their objection based on something they've heard/read/etc., ask them if people who feel the same way about Christianity (that it's "bad") are being fair basing their decisions/accusations on 3rd party information vs. first hand knowledge. Some things we know are bad without trying them (ie: throwing yourself off a bridge is bad), but others aren't so easy to judge.
D&D is a game, nothing more. Ultimately, it's no different than Monopoly. Does Monopoly encourage greed or a materialistic attitude? Everything in D&D is fictional. EVERYTHING.
In the same way that in reading a book you're engaging your imagination to create the world the author is describing, D&D encourages you to do the same thing - only you help create the script instead. Some Christians aren't able to seperate influeces from the world - they avoid seeing movies with violence, listening to songs with suggestive lyrics, etc. That's fine for them - each Christ follower should be aware of the limits and vulnerabilities they have. But to assume that ALL Christians have that problem is a faulty premise.
Fact is, people naturally look for things to blame. Some kid commits suicide because his life was hellish, and they blame "heavy metal", D&D, or something else - instead of looking at the things that were CAUSING this kid to suffer (parents, family, friends, psychological disorders, etc.).
That's about all I can say for now. I hoped this helped in some fashion!
PS - If you want a real laugh, check out this old character of mine from 1992...thanks goodness my writing has improved since then! :lol:
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06-28-2002, 12:47 AM
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Well, I've been looking at Neverwinter Nights and after I read your post, I decided to go ahead an buy it. I've been looking for a good RPG since I stopped playing Everquest a while back.
I tried Diablo II and Dungeon Siege, but they are more in the "hack and slash" category. I was still craving the full non-linear world experience that Everquest gave me, without a monthly fee. And I think I have finally found it!
Neverwinter Nights has all the elements I was looking for: full character development, good fighting, multiple and optional quests, non-linear format, multiplayer, etc. And the toolkit to create your own dungeons is a major BONUS! You can even host your dungeon and be the "dungeon master" and actually change things ON THE FLY while others are playing! SWEET!
My main gripe is that it's pretty heavy graphically, and my old nVidia TNT2 Ultra 32MB AGP card is being pushed to its limits. Even at 800x600 things are choppy. Guess I'll have to drop the quality and special effects bars all the way down.  But this may be a good excuse to go hunting for a GeForce4 card! Anyone know any good deals on one?
So when will we see Pocket Neverwinter Nights? 
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06-28-2002, 01:59 AM
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Good answer
Interesting answer to my question. I never, nor was taught, thought of it this way. If more organized religions thought more like you, they just might keep "paying" customers like me around longer.
PDAlien....try Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Though it is slightly buggy and requires a rather big machine it is an AMAZING game. The depth and diversity in this game is the best I've every seen. I've spent a little over 2 years playing EQ and have all the expansion packs and have 3 accounts in the house, and I've stopped playing. Morrowind is the game to play for me right now.
I'm going to wait for a few weeks before I pick up Neverwinter Nights...I want to squeeze a little bit more out of Morrowind before I pick up another game.
Robert
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06-28-2002, 06:35 AM
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Re: Good answer
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Originally Posted by rlitchfield
Interesting answer to my question. I never, nor was taught, thought of it this way. If more organized religions thought more like you, they just might keep "paying" customers like me around longer.
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Just remember that human stupidity can ruin everything, even a relationship with your Creator. Don't let what other people say or do deter you from seeking the truth. And if you ever need any guidance, drop me a line - I'd be glad to talk with you.
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08-22-2002, 07:26 PM
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Re: D&D and God
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Originally Posted by rlitchfield
So...back to the question.....how do you balance your belief in God and playing a game that glorifies demons and multiple gods?
Just a question No flames welcome here...just an interesting discussion.
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Hi all,
I'd like to give my thoughts on this matter as I am both an RPG fan and believer in Jesus Christ. (This too, just interesting discussion, no flames welcome
I think the primary problem with D&D is the glorification of Demons, multiple Gods and Magic/Sorcery, etc. The Bible clearly speaks out against these things. (Galations 5:19-22)
Although D&D is just a game of fantasy and fiction, the problem lies in our minds and what we, as a believers in Christ, are focusing our mental energy on.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4 tells us the fight isn't in the physical, it's spiritual, it's mental. Playing D&D, casting fictional spells, fighting fictional monsters, demons or other players proves little or no danger in the physical world, but in our minds, we're opening ourselves up to a world that God condemns.
Hope this helps,
Jeremy
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