Re: other gloranthan computer games

From: Christian Beijner <d88-cbr_at_...>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:26:29 +0200 (MET DST)


>For example Glorantha could definetely produce a Baldurs Gate/Diablo?

I doubt it. KODP is done with some kind of RAD (Rapid Application Development) i.e. something that makes it (relatively) simple to do stuff. Still KODP is quite complex, but games like BG are much more complex, graphics-wise and more processor intensive as it is real-time. Now if it was possible to license the BG engine for a Gloranthan game....but that would be sacrilige as Glorantha is based upon the RQ/HQ system, whereas BG is based upon the unvieldy AD&D system.
Or see it this way, KODP is like a stroll in a fantasy art gallery, while BG/Diablo is like running through an animation studio. While both can be fun, the step is probably to big for A-sharp to take. Just my 2 Lunars(?)

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