Holy Crap! New "The Bard's Tale" game! - for the oldschoolers... - GoFuckYourself.com

bhutocracy · 06-24-2004, 06:58 PM

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May 24, 2004 - Brian Fargo is what we like to refer to as a "creative genius." Responsible for several innovative games, including Wasteland and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Fargo decided to create his own development studio a few years ago. Now inXile entertainment is preparing to release its first title, The Bard's Tale. If that name sounds familiar, it's because Fargo created the original Bard's Tale 20 years ago for the PC. But this isn't the same old dungeon crawl. Instead, inXile decided to make a parody to RPGs using the same engine that powers Champions of Norrath for the PS2.

With fierce, biting humor and a great combat system, The Bard's Tale could be the sleeper hit of the year. Coming to PS2 and Xbox this fall and PC in early 2005, The Bard's Tale is already a favorite among the IGN editors. Why? Watch our video preview featuring exclusive direct-feed footage and you'll understand some of the humor and clever gameplay that's been thrown into this promising title. "

Doesn't sound like it's going to be the same kind of fun the original was, but it's still getting rave reviews.. can't wait to play it.. I wasted so many hours of my young life on the original..

bhutocracy · 06-24-2004, 09:02 PM

where are all the old school rpg nerds???

gornyhuy · 06-24-2004, 09:09 PM

Right here !!!!

I remember good old bards tale! Not sure I'm up for playing the new one though...

For some reason when I read the title of your thread my brain said "Oh crazy- they are re-doing Dragon's Lair!" which would also be cool....

Tempest · 06-24-2004, 09:11 PM

They've been talking about the new game from awhile now but it's the first time I've seen some screen shots. I'm looking forward to it, Brian Fargo has a pretty good track record.

jact · 06-24-2004, 09:12 PM

I loved that game so many years ago, can't wait to try out the remake, just gotta decide which platform to play it on.

gornyhuy · 06-24-2004, 09:12 PM

BTW - looks like they are redoing Dragon's lair and Space Ace - 20th anniversary.

http://www.pcgamereview.com/Adventur...0_4170crx.aspx

Strife · 06-24-2004, 09:15 PM

I love the bard's tale series. Those were the good ole' days. Can't wait for the new one to hit stores.

chupacabra · 06-24-2004, 09:21 PM

oh. my. god.

thx, extremely cool news... last good rpg to come out was Wizardry 8, this is truly welcome for anyone who grew up playing *real* rpg's that took months to finish. hope it lives up to its legendary namesake..!

Jamdin · 06-24-2004, 09:26 PM

I had "Bard's Tale III" but the damn game never worked

bhutocracy · 06-25-2004, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by chupacabra
oh. my. god.

thx, extremely cool news... last good rpg to come out was Wizardry 8, this is truly welcome for anyone who grew up playing *real* rpg's that took months to finish. hope it lives up to its legendary namesake..!

yep.. thats my greatest fear.. the way they talk about it I hope it's more of a funny rpg than a "parody".. I'm not sure how well it's going to translate to a one person 3d hack and slash fromt he old party system.. there truly was something magical about that game.. also you sure as fuck better be able to walk around skara brae in 3d...

SpaceAce · 06-25-2004, 12:02 AM

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Originally posted by gornyhuy
BTW - looks like they are redoing Dragon's lair and Space Ace - 20th anniversary.

Ownage! I hope they don't fuck up Space Ace.

SpaceAce

Turf · 06-25-2004, 12:04 AM

i loved playing that game... damn think i will do a search and see if i cant get it to run on this box...

-=HOAX=- · 06-25-2004, 12:15 AM

Mouse over the tits on the girl on the right of their home page a few times. See what happens...

Great game btw.

bhutocracy · 06-25-2004, 12:23 AM

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Originally posted by -=HOAX=-
Mouse over the tits on the girl on the right of their home page a few times. See what happens...

hahahahahha

jollyperv · 06-25-2004, 12:27 AM

This one is better, closer to the roots.
http://www.devilwhiskey.com/main.html

Bard's tale was one of the first computer games I played, way back on an apple 2e.

jollyperv · 06-25-2004, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by chupacabra
oh. my. god.

thx, extremely cool news... last good rpg to come out was Wizardry 8, this is truly welcome for anyone who grew up playing *real* rpg's that took months to finish. hope it lives up to its legendary namesake..!

Wizardry 8 was responsible for me losing 2 whole months of income...it's that fucking good.

jollyperv · 06-25-2004, 12:30 AM

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i loved playing that game... damn think i will do a search and see if i cant get it to run on this box...

Get an apple 2 emulator, the PC version of bard's tale wasn't as good.

bhutocracy · 06-25-2004, 01:31 AM

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Get an apple 2 emulator, the PC version of bard's tale wasn't as good.

yeah.. 2 colours is best... i used an amstrad 6128 here.

06-24-2004, 06:58 PM	#1
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	Holy Crap! New "The Bard's Tale" game! - for the oldschoolers... Old: New: http://www.inxile-entertainment.com/index.html Old: New: " May 24, 2004 - Brian Fargo is what we like to refer to as a "creative genius." Responsible for several innovative games, including Wasteland and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Fargo decided to create his own development studio a few years ago. Now inXile entertainment is preparing to release its first title, The Bard's Tale. If that name sounds familiar, it's because Fargo created the original Bard's Tale 20 years ago for the PC. But this isn't the same old dungeon crawl. Instead, inXile decided to make a parody to RPGs using the same engine that powers Champions of Norrath for the PS2. With fierce, biting humor and a great combat system, The Bard's Tale could be the sleeper hit of the year. Coming to PS2 and Xbox this fall and PC in early 2005, The Bard's Tale is already a favorite among the IGN editors. Why? Watch our video preview featuring exclusive direct-feed footage and you'll understand some of the humor and clever gameplay that's been thrown into this promising title. " Doesn't sound like it's going to be the same kind of fun the original was, but it's still getting rave reviews.. can't wait to play it.. I wasted so many hours of my young life on the original..

06-24-2004, 09:09 PM	#3
gornyhuy Chafed. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Face Down in Pussy Posts: 18,041	Right here !!!! I remember good old bards tale! Not sure I'm up for playing the new one though... For some reason when I read the title of your thread my brain said "Oh crazy- they are re-doing Dragon's Lair!" which would also be cool.... __________________ icq:159548293

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gornyhuy Chafed. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Face Down in Pussy Posts: 18,041	BTW - looks like they are redoing Dragon's lair and Space Ace - 20th anniversary. http://www.pcgamereview.com/Adventur...0_4170crx.aspx __________________ icq:159548293

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bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	where are all the old school rpg nerds???

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Tempest Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Coast, Canada. Posts: 10,217	They've been talking about the new game from awhile now but it's the first time I've seen some screen shots. I'm looking forward to it, Brian Fargo has a pretty good track record.

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chupacabra Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,626	oh. my. god. thx, extremely cool news... last good rpg to come out was Wizardry 8, this is truly welcome for anyone who grew up playing real rpg's that took months to finish. hope it lives up to its legendary namesake..!

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Jamdin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,560	I had "Bard's Tale III" but the damn game never worked

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-=HOAX=- Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CrackYaMental Posts: 4,365	Mouse over the tits on the girl on the right of their home page a few times. See what happens... Great game btw. __________________ Insert Value Here.

06-25-2004, 12:27 AM	#15
jollyperv Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 3,927	This one is better, closer to the roots. http://www.devilwhiskey.com/main.html Bard's tale was one of the first computer games I played, way back on an apple 2e.