Morrowind or Dungeon Siege? and Why?

[Rugor]

I'm probably only going to be able to get one of these two games any time in the near future. Any suggestions as to which one?

[JuNacy]

Definitely Morrowind. I bought it a few days ago and I'm hooked. I made a thread about this game a few weeks back....check out what some people had to say...Morrowind thread (http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=105535)

[BadBadNeil]

Heres my two cents: Both are totally different games.

Dungeon Seige: Had it 3 days and beat it. Played on internet, and had really bad lag. You need pretty good computer to run it. Dungeon seige looks awesome and its cool that you can tkae your single player character onto online but I dont know I got sick of it fast. Its basically like diablo except in 3D and it has a nice packmule. If you dont mind hack and slach action throughout the whole game then its cool.

Morrowind: I think i stated this before coldnt play it but i had it because my comp is below a PII500. I've heard of rediculously slow framerates. Suggestion if you get it. Download the NoCD fix for game, it disables something on the CD (cant remember the name of it) and that increases framerates or so i've heard. It can be found on any major morowind website. I think this game is longer play than dungeon seige in short term because its an actual RPG (if u are an RPG nut i'd go wtih this one). Replay value...not sure If you plan to play dungeon seige online a lot then that might have better replay value as I dont think Morrowind has online play. As for replay with this game, well Baldur's Gate II for example I played through it 3 times then it has become a permanent fixture on shelf.

If you wanta more indepth RPG experience Morrowind, hack and slach and online play Dungeon Seige.

My 2 cents.....

[Rugor]

Sounds like Morrowind for me.

I only have a gf2mx400, but at least it's an XP 1800+ that's pushing it, so if I turn down the eye candy it should run ok.

[couch potato]

yes morrowind. the game is awesom:x

[Rugor]

Thanks again guys.

I will definitely dl the no-cd patch cause I not only hate swapping CDs for different games but am notoriously hard on CDRom drives. I don't know why but I always kill them-- this has happened to my last 3 computers.

[ironik311]

Go for morrowind definately. I was extremely disappointed with Dungeon seige. It a very light RPG, very easy hack and slash kind of game. It runs extremely well, however on my system:
p3 500
256mb ram
Riva TNT2 Ultra 32mb
Which suprised me...!
Morrowind, although more system hungry, has over 500 hours of gameplay. The roleplaying aspect is alot more in depth. The graphics kick **** over Dungeon seige. Both games have editors. The morrowind editor is alot more comprehensive and will allow you to edit almost everything (even adding your own characters and models if you have studio max!).
I bought dungeon seige and regret it. I will definately trade it in for morrowind as soon as it is released here in Oz.:D

[cerberus6]

Sort of a biased opinion, but I'll throw it out there: Morrowind. I haven't played but 3-4 hours of Dungeon Siege before I started craving for MW.

Its basically like diablo except in 3D...

Yeah, that was my first initial impression. The graphics are gorgeous, with fairly smooth gameplay. But the storyline/character development just doesn't compete...not to mention you can toggle between 1st/3rd person view. The editor for MW is fantastic! Talk about ease of use! It surely makes up for the lack of multiplayer support, and definitely adds to replay value.

The only complaint I have about MW is: What's up with the **** rats?! I mean, you really get the impression that the creatures/animals in this game are "out-of-this-world". So, if the designers wanted to steer clear of worldy mammals that usually exist in fantasy games, then why keep the rats? Migration from other continents due to infested ships? Okay, I had to ***** about that. :t

[namrak]

Let's give Morrowind a *bump* here. ;) I've got both games as well and I do like Dungeon Siege for its similiarities to Diablo. And like cerberus6 mentioned already, it is definitely a great looking game. But it is definitely rpg-lite! However, Morrowind offers a great storytelling (er, not voice-acting though), an epic feel, limitless freedom of movement, but doesn't hurry you to finish the game. You really do take your time to explore the vast world. The graphics are tremendous plus the construction set is sandbox heaven for tinkerers. I can live without the multiplayer option in a game like this.

[Volts]

I have both of em and i like both of em. Thought i admit Morrowind is much more fun compared to Dungeon Siege, all due to it's non-linear storyline. It all boil down to your preference.

[snowfall]

I've had morrowind for 3 days now, but i find the graphics abit disappointing, despite all the good opinions before i bought the game. I have a gf3 ti 200, running it at 1024x768.
Haha, i was just about to go get DS until i saw this, but i'm quite a fan of the diablo series...hmm

[couch potato]

all i can say is that dungion siege is better than diablo:rolleyes:

[Volts]

I am using GF2Ti and i ru at max resolution. The graphics is great!!

[Rugor]

Better than Diablo? or better than Diablo II?

There's a wee difference there.

[snowfall]

Cool, cos i still play Diablo 2 once in a while
so i should get it, and add it to my games collection:r

[namrak]

Well Diablo and Diablo II were both great games. I still maintain my Diablo II characters once in a while on Bnet. For hack and slash fun, I turn to Diablo II. I've got Dungeon Siege, but I haven't really gotten into it just yet.

But man, all these games can't compare to Morrowind in terms of depth. I spent several hours yesterday exploring and opening up the world map. You cannot believe how many little dungeons or tombs you can find. Now if only I had higher encumberance, than I wouldn't need to make so many trips to cart out all the loot. I sure could use a mule right about now. ;)

[Volts]

Strength is the main factor in how much loot you can carry in Morrowind. Try raising 5 points ina skill that is strength related and on next level up you might get a modifier of 5 on strength.

I have to agree with you that Morrowind has much more depth and replay value. Thought it is also loaded with some weird bugs....

[ironik311]

I've finished Dungeon seige after about 15 hours of gameplay. I've heard that morrowind has over 500 hours of gameplay. Big difference there. I didn't even get to explore all the skills or the highest level equipment! After you finish the game (very disappointing) you just get to hang around in the same world with all the creatures dead. At least Diabo took your character back through the game with a different dungeon and more items/harder creatures. Microsoft, you suck for making such a game! Mechwarrior is the only decent microsoft game series ever made!

:mad:

[Volts]

I believe in Dungeon Siege you can export your character into a multiplayer game and continue playing.

I think Microsoft Mech Commander 2 is a real bad game.... the gameplay seems to be very choppy.

[snowfall]

After you finish the game (very disappointing) you just get to hang around in the same world with all the creatures dead

huh!?
so you mean once you finish the single player game, you can't play it(single player) anymore?:eek:

[namrak]

Here's an update for those who are still playing Morrowind and Dungeon Siege.
Bethesda has just released a patch fixing several gameplay issues in Morrowind. Take a look at a comprehensive list and download it from here (http://www.3dgamers.com/news/more/1024523965/).

Gas Powered Games already released a beta patch 1.09b (http://www.3dgamers.com/games/dungeonsiege/) for Dungeon Siege. Fixing several things, but you guys should know that official patch 1.1 is just around the corner.

[Nightblade]

I thought Dungeon Siege sucked, way too boring, way too linear, way too much of the same stuff.

I havent tried Morrowind, yet.

But I diffinately prefer Diablo 2 to Dungeon Siege.

I got soo bored playing DS that I popped in D2 for some fun.

[Rugor]

After starting and reading this post I was dead set on getting Morrowind first, if not only. Then my brother gave me a copy of Dungeon Siege (Box, Manual and all, NOT homemade), so I tried that.

It runs fairly well on my system (Gf2MX 400/Athlon XP 1800+ 256MB DDR) at either 800x600x32bits or 1024x768x16bits. I get smooth frame rates and the graphics are very nice. I agree that it's linear, and probably very low on replay value. Still I like it a lot better than Diablo 2. It's not as good as the original Diablo but better than Diablo 2. Not only are the graphics better, but it has a real save system.

I gave up on Diablo 2 completely because of the abysmal save system. With kids in the house sometimes you can only play for half an hour or less before you have to stop and deal with real life. In D2 you exit the game, and unless you finished a quest you have to redo everything when you start up again. At least Dungeon Siege lets you go forwards in those short periods of time.

I still want Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights though.

:)

[Volts]

Yeah Diablo 2 does have a real bad save system, at least to those who doesn't always have a lot of time to play a video game. I find myself stuck in Act II, cause the act was too long and i can't managed to find a save point most of the time... so i have to quit and replay the whole boring stage again and again. Especially when you have to redo the thing 20 times..... *ouch*. Anyway, it is a good game, if you have sometime to play it. Even the exopansion is great.

Neverwinter Nights is out, go grab it! it is good.... too addictive actually....:D :D :D

[MoxManiac]

Dungeon Siege is a poor game, IMO.

Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights are both must haves in my eyes. Fantastic games.

[snowfall]

Are you guys talking Dungeon Siege in a single player point of view? Well, if you are you should try the mulitplayer, there's another map/world to play.
I'd prefer DS anyday over diablo2 cos of the graphics and the gameplay.

[Volts]

For some reason the DS multiplayer doesn't work with my dialup connection. Constant lag, it is so bad that it is unplayable. Maybe it is just my connection, but i have a few online games and none of em is as bad as DS. Perhaps i'll try again when i get a broadband....

[Ape0r]

Morrowind bores me to death, I know I'm gonna get flamed hard for this, but it's just not my kind of game. Dungeon Siege was good for a while, but it has virtually no replayability because the maps are not randomized. I've been playing Half-Life and it's mods for over two and a half years, they just never grow old :).

[guaf]

Hi,
Just to add a little bit more confusion here. Is anyone has given a try to Neverwinter Nights?

[AllGamer]

:t

When i play games i only look into their Multiplayer capabilities, and for that Dungeon Siege is my first choice, only for the Graphic.

but for actual Multiplayer fun, i still like Diablo 2 + EX Pack better.

But Dungeon Siege sucks really when it comes to Replayability.

The only time you can get new monsters and stuff is to restart a new Multiplayer game.

As for Morrowind, well graphics are just OK, for me the Story line is waaaaay too long, i don't have that kind of time

I like RPG, but the Hack and Slash Style
so Diablo 2 + Exp is still my 1st choice.


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[Rugor]

I'm on dialup, so Multiplayer's not really an option.

I could do multiplayer on our LAN but the other systems won't run it that well. Still I have always looked at single-player first because that's what I consider the root of games. Multiplayer games can get away with poor AI and design so long as the mechanics work because the designers can rely on the players to make it a good experience for everyone else.

I am interested in both Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights, but will wait til I see them til I judge. A long game is good, so long as I can give it time in small chunks.

Thanks

[Aarmenaa]

Morrowind had better be good, cause my brother's buying it today, for his birthday. He saw it at a friend's house, and fell in love with the game, so I guess it's a vote for Morrowind again! :)

-Aarmenaa

[BadBadNeil]

How about NeverWinter Nights!! I got it awesome game.

[Optimus Prime]

Hi, im new to the board and this is my first post, i would just like to say:

NEVERWINTER NIGHTS BEATS BOTH GAMES!

It has the in-depth detail and rpg-goodness of morrowind like SO MANY SIDE-QUESTS there are BUT it has the graphic detail and third person aspect of Dungeon siege, it totally 0wnz both games.

But if its between DS and MW, DEFINATELY get Morrowind, it has a more replayability, about 20 classes to choose from :). so much more quests to do, no linearity at ALL, so get it.... NOW! ;)

With DS you only get 4 classes, with Morrowind you get so much more... its a good game for hardcore-rpgers and DS is a great game for action-rpgers...

[MoxManiac]

Morrowind is kinda akin to crack. I had fun just wandering the countryside, plundering what caves/tombs/hideouts I come across, and shipwrecks to explore! :)