What is Planescape Torment?

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sun Aug 19, 2001 11:13 am

Depending on what class you are, you gain levels for that class. An Uber-Weapon is just like an all powerful weapon.

Sojourner · Post by **Sojourner** » Sun Aug 19, 2001 12:37 pm

Originally posted by Stoner Cold:
wow, it sounds starnge
how does the fighter\mage\theif thing work? do you gain levels in all at once, and how do you switch?
how does your align change?
and what in the blue hells is an 'uber-weapon'? is that a big ole' german frank-furter yo hit people with?

You gain experience points in the class you're active in. PS:T is unique in that your protaganist can switch his class by talking to certain NPC's or party members.

Your alignment starts as true neutral, then changes according to the way you play. If you play evil, your alignment will eventually change to evil, and vice versa. PS:T handles the Chaotic vs. Lawful part differently from the BG series. If your character is always truthful and makes a lot of vows, you eventually get a lawful alignment, whereas if your character lies a lot, you get a chaotic alignment.

Originally posted by Mr Sleep:
I personally loved the music in the "Brothel of slating Intellectual lusts" i would spend hours in there not actually doing the quest properly, just to hear the music

Yea, I would pause the game in different areas too, just to hear the music.

Too bad they're not making another game like it.

[ 08-19-2001: Message edited by: Sojourner ]

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Aug 19, 2001 1:49 pm

Sojourner writes:
If your character is always truthful and makes a lot of vows, you eventually get a lawful alignment, whereas if your character lies a lot, you get a chaotic alignment.

There are also a number of dialog of options that, if chosen, slowly edge your character towards lawfulness.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sun Aug 19, 2001 3:49 pm

Also, choosing not to fight will gain you a more lawful alignment.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Aug 20, 2001 11:44 am

Spoiler of sorts:
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If you are Lawful Good you can use (IMO) the best weapon on the game, the Devas Sword

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Aug 20, 2001 11:53 am

Damn... Why do I always read the spoiler...

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Aug 20, 2001 12:08 pm

Originally posted by Aegis:
Damn... Why do I always read the spoiler...

Because you are such a rebel!

What do you think of the Deva's sword?

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Tue Aug 21, 2001 12:11 pm

I got that weapon, but just about all of my party is Chaotic Neutral. Is this normal? I thought I'd been a pretty nice guy throughout the game.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue Aug 21, 2001 12:24 pm

Originally posted by Shadow:
I got that weapon, but just about all of my party is Chaotic Neutral. Is this normal? I thought I'd been a pretty nice guy throughout the game.

Well i always endefd up on Neutral good only once did i get to Lawful Good, try keeping all of your promises and never go against your word.

humanflyz · Post by **humanflyz** » Tue Aug 21, 2001 1:43 pm

What is the definition of "Planescape"? OH, I also need input.

1) I found on Amazon that they are selling Fallout1/Fallout2 bundle for 20 dollars and PS:T for 15. Which one should I get if I get only one choice? I know both are pretty open-ended and non-linear. So I need your input on this guys.

Sojourner · Post by **Sojourner** » Tue Aug 21, 2001 1:50 pm

I've been able to get the Lawful Good alignment pretty early in the game, following the guidelines posted over at the Pit (when it was still there).

To get a good alignment: Never threaten anyone or ask for a reward. Never attack anyone who isn't hostile.

To get a lawful alignment: Whenever possible, choose the Truth or Make Vow dialog option. Always follow through, don't say one thing then do the opposite.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue Aug 21, 2001 1:59 pm

Originally posted by humanflyz:
What is the definition of "Planescape"? OH, I also need input.

1) I found on Amazon that they are selling Fallout1/Fallout2 bundle for 20 dollars and PS:T for 15. Which one should I get if I get only one choice? I know both are pretty open-ended and non-linear. So I need your input on this guys.

Well AFAIAC PS:T is a better game, although Fallout is good. If you are more used to BG type games go with PS:T. Both of these games are similar in many ways, i.e. they are story and dialogue dependent games.

There is of course a simple option......buy both

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 8:39 am

Does that mean I shouldn't have killed all the local thugs? I used Morte's special power to make them hostile first so I reasoned I was merely defending myself. I p*ssed someone off in lower Sigil because every time I go there to check out Fell's new fall collection of tattoos, nearly everyone is hostile to me. If I don't make a mad dash throught the crowd and try to avoid any confrontations, the Lady eventually descends on me ending my game. Outside of that, I have always tried to tell the truth and not make any vows I wasn't willing to keep (just like real life!)

Sojourner · Post by **Sojourner** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 8:52 am

No, it's OK to provoke the thugs (Hive only) with Morte's special ability, since they're going to attack anyway, if you're in their visual range too long. I do this a lot in the early game for the XP and cash, and am still able to get the LG alignment rather quickly.

You must have used the ability on the wrong person.

[ 08-22-2001: Message edited by: Sojourner ]

humanflyz · Post by **humanflyz** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 10:57 am

To Mr. Sleep:

I don't know about you. But in my Asian family, my parents consider games to have absolutely no redeeming value whatsoever, and they consider gaming a terrible waste of time. So I am only permitted to buy one thing at a time. I do not have the option to buy both.

God I wish I work and buy it with my own money!!!

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 1:41 pm

Originally posted by humanflyz:
To Mr. Sleep:

I don't know about you. But in my Asian family, my parents consider games to have absolutely no redeeming value whatsoever, and they consider gaming a terrible waste of time. So I am only permitted to buy one thing at a time. I do not have the option to buy both.

God I wish I work and buy it with my own money!!!

Well i work

and can aford my own

Personally i prefer Planescape, any one else got any opinions tohelp?

I used to have a friend who could only buy one game at a time, they were similarly displeased when two games came out at the same time that they wanted

Go with P:T then it seems to be the best (IMO)

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 6:19 am

I own all three but haven't had a chance to play FO2 yet. I personally prefer PT to FO but I enjoyed them both.

rapier · Post by **rapier** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 8:11 am

IMO FO 2 is better than 1...

fable · Post by **fable** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 9:00 am

I'm of Rapier's opinion. FO2 didn't stick you with a deadline. You could explore to your heart's desire. And that's also the case with Troika's new title, Arcanum.

But I preferred P:T to 'em all.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 9:58 am

I have to purchase Fallout. So, my recommend goes to P:T