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Some would say it might be just down to the quality of your squad 🤣

A brand-new The Lord of the Rings PS5 game is in development as per reports.
 
The project has been in the works for some time and may be officially announced this year.

It’s said to be partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.

Described as a third-person action title meant to “compete with Hogwarts Legacy”.

Did a few rounds with Cripspeee and Cal last night. Fucking disaster. Lost so much of my stash it's unreal. Cal's constantly trying to kill anything that moves whilst Crispy's trying to do quests and I'm just along trying not to get killed. Of course logging in today following last night meant that I went straight in to the murder lobbies and lost even more of my stuff, reminding me why I don't play with squads. Such a pity, as it could be quite fun. 

I watched the new series and after about 20 minutes I didn't even care that Cavill wasn't playing Geralt any more. I thought that Liam Hmesworth did a great job.

On my list as a would like to get, I played the original back when it came out 20 odd years ago (does not seem that long ago) but yeah that's where the simplicity probably stems from. Dragon Quest XI would be a great choice if you are after something true JRPG / old school combat. That game was brilliant.
 
 

So I watched the latest season, I appreciate they have deviated from the books and all that but as someone who really enjoys the Witcher universe I still found some enjoyment in the series. I appreciate the need to be true to source material and all that but sometimes you can still enjoy something, a new take or perspective of something if you view it as something new or different.
 
It will be a similar conversation happening with the Harry Potter series when it comes out, when you do enjoy something then watching someone change or alter it can be difficult. It is the same at work, I produce a design and if someone then tries to do something different from it or someone asks me to change it to accomodate them I can get a little precious of it.
 
But yeah just wanted to say the latest series was alright, not dreadful and not world shattering but I did think they did a decent job of the battle on the Yaruga bridge.

If you want a great game akin to this, the other one I would also recommend is Yakuza Like a dragon, the side quests are great fun, the map isn't too large and there is a lot to do across it. The characters are wacky and memorable and the combat is great. 

I thought it a bit strange to announce this to be honest, it didn't really tell you anything about the game other than it's set in the same Divinity world we have seen up to now presumably. It didn't tell us the style of game, is it a Witcher / Elder Scrolls style game or in the same vain of Divinity original sin or Baldurs Gate.
 
It was just a cinematic which could have come from anything really.

I liked the looks of this but then I was a big fan of Cyberpunk and I enjoyed Ascent ^_^

I liked the looks of this but then I was a big fan of Cyberpunk and I enjoyed Ascent ^_^

Just got the 8bitdo stick for my pc and a bunch of fighting games, feels like im back in the golden age of fighting games on the dreamcast again!

I believe they're giving all players a gift of one thousand raider tokens too, which is nice.

Here's a interview and info with Larian devs which may clear some of that up for you 😘
 
 

I keep buying stuff off there at the moment, feeling at a loss without a handheld so quite excited for my Christmas present this year 😄 I find I get less distracted by who is playing online if I play my single player stuff on the sofa now ^_^ 

If you want a great game akin to this, the other one I would also recommend is Yakuza Like a dragon, the side quests are great fun, the map isn't too large and there is a lot to do across it. The characters are wacky and memorable and the combat is great. 

For 11 quid i could not resist the lure and I see cd keys have changed their name too lol

There may be a site that used to be called cdkeys where you can get it just over half that price….

So, just starting this thread for any RPG fans on here, I know that is a loose term but I am big into RPG's of all kinds and thought it might be a good thing to start a thread. Post in here what you are after be it combat style, setting or games you have played and you are after something similar and we can recommend games to each other.

So I realise I have not posted on this since completing it. I just wanted to say this is a brilliant game and a real gem so I advise not sleeping on it.
 
I must admit I did not get the platinum, whether I will one day or not I don't know, I find myself not enjoying the trophy grind at the moment and just want to enjoy the games how I play them.
 
On the game though, it is incredibly atmospheric, the audio and visuals are great and especially as you come to the end the story comes together really well. 
 
Just to echo James' point above the game is streamlined and well made, the story flows nicely and there isn't a load of filler, when you compare this to the Final Fantasy VII remake for example you sit there and wonder why they put half the crap in the remakes, why not lower the price, put less crap in and draw a bigger audience.

I think that is why we have seen things turn a tide in recent weeks, all of a sudden trios has become a bit of a pvp fest because that is all there is really to end game. People have made a game of fighting each other in it but with stats not being tracked and things not being unlocked I do wonder for how much longer they will persist with the game or will we soon see them all drift away.

Glad you enjoyed it! Really hope it cleans up at the GOTY awards as it is deserving of so many categories. Also with the FFVII Remake point - maybe if they cut half the crap in those games, they would've been able to make the whole thing in one package or whereby it doesn't take 9 years to finish the 'whole' game. I was engaged from start to finish and never got bored or felt needlessly side-tracked but some of these padding-filled open world games today are just exhausting to think about let alone play! 

So I realise I have not posted on this since completing it. I just wanted to say this is a brilliant game and a real gem so I advise not sleeping on it.
 
I must admit I did not get the platinum, whether I will one day or not I don't know, I find myself not enjoying the trophy grind at the moment and just want to enjoy the games how I play them.
 
On the game though, it is incredibly atmospheric, the audio and visuals are great and especially as you come to the end the story comes together really well. 
 
Just to echo James' point above the game is streamlined and well made, the story flows nicely and there isn't a load of filler, when you compare this to the Final Fantasy VII remake for example you sit there and wonder why they put half the crap in the remakes, why not lower the price, put less crap in and draw a bigger audience.

You can always tell when the kids start coming on, the game goes from relatively chill, to instant kill on sight. I take great pleasure in absolutely destroying the little cunts. 
 
 
All quests completed, rooster fully upgraded, a few workbenches done, think I've got two to go.
 
 
Also found a few good blueprints, like the Wolfpack. 
 
 
88 hours played. Still enjoying it. 

Picked this up earlier this week as an early Christmas gift to myself, enjoying it so far even if I'm only level 6

Would love to play with you lot (it's been a while...)

Embark ID is tehbluebear#8045

I have over 100 extractions solo and only been killed twice in and around the elevator. Best thing to do is choose an exit that isn't hot i.e has more than 10 minutes left on the clock. Also approach carefully and use the built-in social chat saying 'don't shoot' and 'thank you'. Also holstering your weapon can put others at ease. When en route, observe the sky to see if there are any ARC floating around the exit because that can be a sign someone is close by. I also don't push the button blind and also don't leg it to the exit as soon as the doors open as that can encourage opportunists. 
 
There's definitely more combat in PvP but solo is pretty relaxed most of the time I find.