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Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by podiki » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 6:42 AM UTC

akagetsu01 wrote: post #4

I needed this in my life and I didn't even know <3

Such amazing work, I can't wait to pour over it in detail, glad to hear you like it as well! I saw it on Rock, Paper, Shotgun [1] and thought there might be some people here that would appreciate it.

[1] https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/04/17/the-rpg-scrollba...

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by buzzybee » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 7:18 AM UTC

ThePadawan wrote: post #2

Up until now, I was under the impression that CRPG stood for "Classic RPG" (as opposed to J(apanese) RPG, Action RPG or MMORPG). Am I alone in this? If not, this seems a topic worth discussing.

CRPG for "computer" was the dominant term in the 80's. Later on, the distinction of "Western" style from "Japanese" led to WRPG sometimes being used, although it's just as common to continue referring to the Western traditional games as CRPG.

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by myrandomcomment » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 7:41 AM UTC

gravypod wrote: post #10

IT looke like there are many notable 80s titles left out. One that comes to mind off the bat is Elite. Later coverage looks better.

Elite is not an CRPG as defined by the author.

http://crpgaddict.blogspot.jp/p/blog-page.html

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by saithir » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 7:46 AM UTC

Interesting (especially all the hidden gems) and nice to see things like Sengoku Rance included as well.

Why does it has to be a pdf though. :s

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by dahauns » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 7:49 AM UTC

myrandomcomment wrote: post #13

gravypod wrote: post #10

IT looke like there are many notable 80s titles left out. One that comes to mind off the bat is Elite. Later coverage looks better.

Elite is not an CRPG as defined by the author. http://crpgaddict.blogspot.jp/p/blog-page.html

While I agree with the sentiment, the CRPGAddict is not the author of this book.

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by makapuf » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 7:54 AM UTC

ThePadawan wrote: post #2

Up until now, I was under the impression that CRPG stood for "Classic RPG" (as opposed to J(apanese) RPG, Action RPG or MMORPG). Am I alone in this? If not, this seems a topic worth discussing.

Shhh or in 37sec someone will tell you about rustRPG...

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by lowlevel » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 8:18 AM UTC

I also found this fascinating. I never really saw CRPG being used as an acronym however I have always and always will specify "computer based role playing game" where appropriate vs cerebral role playing games involving books, cards or thoughts/conversations.

There are some errors in the text here and there but hopefully we can all nit pick it to death before the hard cover version goes to print.

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by ekianjo » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 8:19 AM UTC

Glad to see Moonstone mentioned. A fantastic game, even if it does not really fit purely into the CRPG genre.

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by Al-Khwarizmi » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 8:24 AM UTC

saithir wrote: post #14

Interesting (especially all the hidden gems) and nice to see things like Sengoku Rance included as well. Why does it has to be a pdf though. :s

They say they plan to crowdfund a physical release at cost price.

They're going to have my gold pieces for sure!

Re: The History of Computer RPGs

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Post by nomercy400 » Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 8:24 AM UTC

Amazing collection, it reads very well, and contains many of the games I have played. Good memories. The current state of most games, such as unofficial patches, mods and overhauls, is also very useful and makes me want to play some of the games again.