Video Games Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Page 22

Setsuna · 12-15-2011, 01:25 PM

Now I don't know about you guys, but fans of Skyrim/WoW/etc. would like this game that hits stores 2/7/2012.

-The Developer is Big Huge Games. Responsible for titles such as Rise of Nations and Age of Empires III. Not very popular games but I think this one is worth looking at.

-Published by Electronic Arts, so graphics will be top notch. It is single player RPG.

-Available on XBOX360, PS3, and PC.

Trailer here:

Get More: GameTrailers.com, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Exclusive Power & Mastery Trailer HD

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Last edited by Setsuna; 12-16-2011 at 08:44 AM.. Reason: misinformation

Bump · 02-29-2012, 03:59 PM

almost finished with this game, just in time to send it back to gamefly and hope for Mass Effect 3, I never played the first 2, but oh well.

Mr. Laz · 02-29-2012, 04:06 PM

backpack upgrade is only 10 iirc

can you buy more than one?

Bump · 02-29-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

backpack upgrade is only 10 iirc

can you buy more than one?

yeah, they are scattered around random merchants, you should google their locations. I think I have 120 inventory and I'm pretty sure I bought almost all of them.

Wallcrawler · 02-29-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

almost finished with this game, just in time to send it back to gamefly and hope for Mass Effect 3, I never played the first 2, but oh well.

Gotta be feckin kidding me.

Fail.

Those are some damn good games, and all story choices made carry over from game to game. ME3 is supposed to be the culmination of all of your previous story choices wrapped up into one big epic ending.

Sure, youll be able to answer a quick pop quiz about what you would have done in those situations presented in the first two games, but that isnt going to fill you in on the huge amount of backstory you will have missed not having played those.

I honestly dont see how you could enjoy ME3's story not knowing anything about the first two games.

Multiplayer is going to be the only aspect of this game you will get 100% out of.

Setsuna · 02-29-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

Gotta be feckin kidding me.

Fail.

Those are some damn good games, and all story choices made carry over from game to game. ME3 is supposed to be the culmination of all of your previous story choices wrapped up into one big epic ending.

Sure, youll be able to answer a quick pop quiz about what you would have done in those situations presented in the first two games, but that isnt going to fill you in on the huge amount of backstory you will have missed not having played those.

I honestly dont see how you could enjoy ME3's story not knowing anything about the first two games.

Multiplayer is going to be the only aspect of this game you will get 100% out of.

I know right? I haven't played ME1 or ME2 but I'm not going to buy ME3 because I don't know any story for the whole series. Does that make me awful?

Bump · 02-29-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

I know right? I haven't played ME1 or ME2 but I'm not going to buy ME3 because I don't know any story for the whole series. Does that make me awful?

I've thought about this too and you are probably right. But I don't think I'll ever get time to play the first 2, I have trouble trying to start a game that's been out for a long time, don't know why I just do.

Wallcrawler · 02-29-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setsuna

I know right? I haven't played ME1 or ME2 but I'm not going to buy ME3 because I don't know any story for the whole series. Does that make me awful?

Not really.

ME1 and 2 I believe are both just 20 bucks brand new these days. If youre a fan of action RPG's, its tough to go wrong with Mass Effect for 20 bucks. Theyre a bit on the linear side, not a lot of free roaming to do, but the combat and the character types/abilities are pretty awesome.

Not to mention a pretty damn good story.

Plus, its a lot cooler to live through the events and make your choices, seeing firsthand the results of your choices. Taking that dumb quiz in the beginning of 2 (and 3 I guess) and just answering how you wouldve handled those instances will never compare.

Ive been waiting to see how this story ends for a long damn time. Less than a week now.

Bump · 02-29-2012, 06:29 PM

damn, maybe I'll have to make time for the first 2.

I blame Call of ****ing Doody for me missing out on great games, I never could put that game down and that was my only gaming time. I missed out on so many gems over that game. I'm completely finished with COD now, it's dead to me so I won't be missing any more games like that. Hell, if MW3 didn't suck so much ass I woulda missed out on this gem that this thread is about.

htismaqe · 02-29-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

So with max blacksmith, can you make purple items?

Anybody?

Bump · 02-29-2012, 09:34 PM

just finished the main story line, the ending was super lame and easy.

Imon Yourside · 02-29-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

So with max blacksmith, can you make purple items?

I haven't yet, but i would imagine if you can find good enough components...maybe? dunno.

Mr. Laz · 03-01-2012, 12:01 AM

wow ... let's hear it for pierce damage!

after asking about it here i decided to try it and it helps a ton.

think i'm going for the Shadowcaster destiny

ShadowcasterEdit

Shadowcaster
Requirements
Finesse Sorcery
55 ----- 55

With this Destiny, you are an adroit magic skirmisher, gracefully raining eldritch violence upon your foes. Your varied attacks deal deep and appalling wounds swifty, without risking yourself at close quarters. Enemies die before they can profane your personal space.
Bonuses:

+34% Elemental Damage
+20% Piercing Damage
+12% Chance to Critical Hit
+2 Mana Regen Per Second
Dread - Guaranteed to Critical Hit vs. enemies in Panic
Drain Mana - Critical Hits restore Mana
Cosmic Retribution - Every time an enemy hits you, his elemental resistance is greatly reduced
Poison Blink 3 - Short-range teleport with Poison Effect Replaces Dodge.

Mr. Laz · 03-01-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

So with max blacksmith, can you make purple items?

just read somewhere that you can't ever craft purple items because those are consider unique games items.

level 10 blacksmith does give you extra bonuses to the item you make for free though.

purple isn't necessarily stronger than blue

Wallcrawler · 03-01-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Anybody?

I havent played for some time, but at level 31 and using the best components I could find, complete with appropriate gem type (and best caliber gem) everything I ever made was still rated in blue.

I dont think anything ever smithed will be purple. As I understand it, purple items are graded as "Unique", as in "You wont find another one."

Smithed items can repeatedly be churned out, so they arent unique. Ive also had several blue items that were the same level as some purple items, but the blue one had several advantages over the purple item.

I think its just a distinction of rareness, not necessarily the best, ala WoW.

Imon Yourside · 03-01-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

just read somewhere that you can't ever craft purple items because those are consider unique games items.

level 10 blacksmith does give you extra bonuses to the item you make for free though.

purple isn't necessarily stronger than blue

This i would agree with, my best items are almost always blue/green.

12-15-2011, 01:25 PM
Setsuna Paladin Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gator Country Casino cash: $10008487	Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Now I don't know about you guys, but fans of Skyrim/WoW/etc. would like this game that hits stores 2/7/2012. -The Developer is Big Huge Games. Responsible for titles such as Rise of Nations and Age of Empires III. Not very popular games but I think this one is worth looking at. -Published by Electronic Arts, so graphics will be top notch. It is single player RPG. -Available on XBOX360, PS3, and PC. Trailer here: Get More: GameTrailers.com, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Exclusive Power & Mastery Trailer HD OFFICIAL WEBSITE Last edited by Setsuna; 12-16-2011 at 08:44 AM.. Reason: misinformation
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02-29-2012, 03:59 PM	#316
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1734895	almost finished with this game, just in time to send it back to gamefly and hope for Mass Effect 3, I never played the first 2, but oh well.
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02-29-2012, 04:06 PM	#317
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	backpack upgrade is only 10 iirc can you buy more than one? __________________
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02-29-2012, 06:29 PM	#323
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1734895	damn, maybe I'll have to make time for the first 2. I blame Call of ****ing Doody for me missing out on great games, I never could put that game down and that was my only gaming time. I missed out on so many gems over that game. I'm completely finished with COD now, it's dead to me so I won't be missing any more games like that. Hell, if MW3 didn't suck so much ass I woulda missed out on this gem that this thread is about.
Posts: 38,321

02-29-2012, 09:34 PM	#325
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1734895	just finished the main story line, the ending was super lame and easy.
Posts: 38,321

03-01-2012, 12:01 AM	#327
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	wow ... let's hear it for pierce damage! after asking about it here i decided to try it and it helps a ton. think i'm going for the Shadowcaster destiny ShadowcasterEdit Shadowcaster Requirements Finesse Sorcery 55 ----- 55 With this Destiny, you are an adroit magic skirmisher, gracefully raining eldritch violence upon your foes. Your varied attacks deal deep and appalling wounds swifty, without risking yourself at close quarters. Enemies die before they can profane your personal space. Bonuses: +34% Elemental Damage +20% Piercing Damage +12% Chance to Critical Hit +2 Mana Regen Per Second Dread - Guaranteed to Critical Hit vs. enemies in Panic Drain Mana - Critical Hits restore Mana Cosmic Retribution - Every time an enemy hits you, his elemental resistance is greatly reduced Poison Blink 3 - Short-range teleport with Poison Effect Replaces Dodge. __________________
Posts: 95,626