not disagreing with you at all
just saying not to leave out PURE rpg, vs just RPG
oh and very GOOD point about creation of the character!
still its not the only thing that defines RPG. as some rpgs IE, planescape torment, pre makes the char for you. And you have no choice in the class but its still one of the most fun and funny rpgs of its era
same with anachronox its an rpg, but you dont create your char, or arx fatalis perfect example of pure rpg
or how about vampire? its pure also!
saying a game is an rpg could be anygame you play a role
is bioshock an rpg or fps?
etc
its both
point is its mainly FPS with RPG elements
as QFG is Advent with RPG elements
hero-u seems to just be PURE RPG as we used to call it back in da day..
no hybrid just like you said hack n slash.
to me even diablow isnt RPG, its dungeon crawler aka platfromer with rpg elements
I only use the BT quote to point out he said QFG is RPG status, hybrid/mix or not still is rpg
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someone in the above forum even says he defines PURE RPG .. in this way or that..
I adore the PURE RPGS but they are rare these days.
Totally agree QFG is ADVENT FIRST, and RPG 2nd.
and sorry I dont need to play hero-u to know QFI is going to smear it across the planet hehe
but then again that comparing apples to oranges at this point.
Corey did message me after I sent him a mail, about the Ultima type game, which was one of the true rpgs of the era of yore
ahh ultima 7 and 6 (cheat code for that was awesome SPAM SPAM SPAM) to iago
I still know how to read gargish btw.. useless skill but funny XD