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First impressions, a few thoughts and character hints
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prime_dweller »
Thu Oct 25, 2001 5:33 am
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Started Arcanum 4 days ago. I'm addicted!
First, a few gripes:
- The interface takes a lot of getting used to. Unlike most games, the manual is...
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I am willing to put a tutorial online only I don't know what you mean. A tutorial about the interface? Yes, I do agree with the manual.
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Fri Oct 26, 2001 1:32 am
Arcanum Demo
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Sabre »
Tue Oct 23, 2001 7:27 am
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I want to try out the game before actually deciding whether to buy it or not. I've tried downloading it from FilePlanet - twice, took me three hours...
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BTW, I forgot to mention, I got most of them from Tarant Daily. Some are from TA but I think they got it from Sierra. I hope that is not promoting as...
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Wed Oct 24, 2001 4:00 pm
Repeater Rifle vs. Looking Glass Rifle
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Vicsun »
Sat Oct 13, 2001 7:43 am
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Since the Looking Glass was nerfed in the last patch, it has become really weak... 20-30 damage is O.K., but it has a speed of 6 ! The repeater rifle...
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Can't seem to delete it. Just a note though.
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Wed Oct 24, 2001 12:10 am
Dwarves and Critical Misses
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Amphibius »
Mon Oct 15, 2001 10:52 pm
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Does anyone know if there's an undocumented effect of size with respect to combat (melee in particular)? I find that when playing a dwarf, I usually...
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Maybe they wreck some part of that window to fit-in.
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Wed Oct 24, 2001 12:09 am
Good or Evil?
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fable »
Mon Oct 22, 2001 4:32 pm
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Just curious what paths people have walked down while playing: good, evil, or something of a mixture of the two?
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Since I run an Arcanum website and trying to make a very easy to understand walkthrough, I need to replay it so many times in so different alignments.
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Tue Oct 23, 2001 11:46 pm
Sammie White?
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Vicsun »
Thu Oct 11, 2001 7:18 am
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In the Tarrant gardans, you can find a gnome which really enjoys insulting people. His name is Sammie White IIRC.
My question is: is he a part of a...
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Nothing than embarassment.
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Last post by friend_al_23
Tue Oct 23, 2001 8:26 am
Bin laggin'
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Overkill »
Fri Oct 12, 2001 2:12 pm
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will the game run better in safe mode? cuz its lagging like hell on my comp
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Except that I get black tiles.
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Tue Oct 23, 2001 8:05 am
The Best NPCs
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fable »
Thu Oct 04, 2001 6:44 am
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Given the number of potential party NPCs and the variety of their skills and personalities, this seemed an appropriate question to ask. Whom do you...
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I assume you have since you said I don't understand what's meant by Arronax, Bane, Dog, etc. Sorry if I do not know what you meant by this and...
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Mon Oct 15, 2001 12:13 am
reloads
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Ned Flanders »
Fri Oct 05, 2001 8:42 pm
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How accurately do you find the % to hit to be. I find my dwarf, no matter the circumstance or %age, he hits about one out of every seven swings....
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I had an argument with the other person at the other forum about this. I never really tried. Okay, I'm going to try it later, I hope. :D
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Last post by friend_al_23
Fri Oct 12, 2001 9:56 am
biddi biddi biddi, thanks buck
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Ned Flanders »
Tue Oct 02, 2001 6:41 pm
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Very cool that an Arcanum forum got started. I would suggest to give it a little time as the game is complex and might a bit o' time for several...
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Wherei is it?
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Fri Oct 12, 2001 9:56 am
Notorious bugs
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fable »
Wed Oct 03, 2001 6:21 am
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Every game has its, um, features, which are limitations that you'll run across sooner or later. Knowing in advance can save you a lot of grief, and...
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A bit? I don't think so! Have you ever went to Tsen-Ang or the Vendigroth Waste? I swear it took me more than an hour, to see the head of the statue...
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Last post by friend_al_23
Thu Oct 11, 2001 3:56 pm
anybody find the kensai/mage combo yet
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Ned Flanders »
Tue Oct 02, 2001 6:47 pm
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So, what is the broken combo set of the game. There has to be a couple of character classes that really kick some bootay once you get them going....
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Originally posted by Vicsun:
It is Japanese. It's supposed to be some sort of Japanese warrior who is a really good fighter, but refuses to use...
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Thu Oct 11, 2001 3:52 pm
Forcing a Lock?
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Vicsun »
Wed Oct 10, 2001 9:31 am
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I know this is possible, but how? I have tried entering combat mode and then clicking on the closed container, but it just sais: Locked. I know I can...
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Originally posted by Vicsun:
oh... so I have to hold alt key... now I get it.
And yup - if TA stands for terra arcanum, that's me.
Well, TA is...
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Last post by friend_al_23
Thu Oct 11, 2001 3:51 pm
Question: Collecting Taxes from BlackRoot
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Ned Flanders »
Thu Oct 04, 2001 8:56 am
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Who else am I going to ask here at this point?
The question is related to black root and how king praetor from dernholm asks you to collect back...
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Go north west. You'll see it in your map.
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Wed Oct 10, 2001 12:55 pm
Technology guild and magick guild
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Ned Flanders »
Tue Oct 02, 2001 6:48 pm
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Is it worth it or not??? 'Twould be a great way to break the game down and focus a couple of threads dedicated to specific skills.
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What is this thread all about? I don't get it? :confused:
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Last post by friend_al_23
Wed Oct 10, 2001 12:38 pm
Can't get the game started
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Andreas »
Fri Oct 05, 2001 8:57 am
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Does anyone has this problem too?
The game starts, the Sierra symbol goes up,
screen tells me that the game is being loaded and then I am simply...
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I hope they'd solve the world map problem though. :(
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Last post by friend_al_23
Wed Oct 10, 2001 9:41 am
Best aspect of this game
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fable »
Mon Oct 08, 2001 4:35 pm
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I would say the best part of the game is the customization, the way you can build your character in some many distinctive ways. Any other thoughts?
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Everything. Well, except for the bugs, the movies, the storyline... Of course I like this game. :D
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Mon Oct 08, 2001 9:46 pm
New Forum
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friend_al_23 »
Mon Oct 08, 2001 9:16 am
I just happen to check the statistics from my site and someone from here went there. Thanks. I am new here but I read that if this forum remains like...
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Mon Oct 08, 2001 9:16 am
training for NPC's
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Ned Flanders »
Fri Oct 05, 2001 8:02 pm
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Is it possible to pay for training for NPC's? For instance, Virgil has two points in melee but no training.
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Your follower cannot be an apprentice, nor an expert, nor a master of any skill levels unless you are an educator. I believe your character cannot be...
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Last post by friend_al_23
Mon Oct 08, 2001 9:00 am
Ask and Ye Shall Receive
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by Guest » Mon Oct 08, 2001 7:54 am
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Here it is, ladies and gentlemen, a place to discuss Arcanum =). However, if this forum gets little or no use, I will probably remove it, so let's...
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New here. When did this forum started? When did GameBashee started?
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Mon Oct 08, 2001 7:54 am
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