I don't game, but back in the day, I used to play D&D. Not online, but out of the books. I'm not too far out of date. I was playing 3rd Edition in 2003. Anyway, my question is this. I like role playing games, I am familiar with the character abilities, weaponry, etc. of the Forgotten Realms type campaigns of D&D. I have seen Baldur's Gate (though I've never played it) and it's alright. Is there a PC game set up the same way, but a bit more realistic? Somebody said that I might like Warcrafter,(not sure if that's the name, something like that.) Any suggestions? Thanks. I am the Human!

Balder's Gate (and its expansion) and Baldur's Gate 2 are hands down the best RPGs I've ever played (and I have a collection of just under 150 games). Warcraft(the whole series) is actually an RTS game and is a lot like Starcraft (which is on the top of my favorite RTS games). I haven't played Warcraft as much as Starcraft but it's definitely still a good game. As for some other games: Neverwinter Nights (and expansion), Morrowind (the whole series), and Icewind Dale (the series). These games are a lot like BG and aren't quite as good (in my opinion) but still worth a shot. Also I just remembered another of my favorite games of all time: Diablo. It is a 2 game series with an expansion pack and, even though I haven't played it in a long time, whenever I think about it I just smile. It's that good. Hope this helps. Alert me after you respond otherwise I'll forget to come back.

Hi Judy Warcraft is IMO a very nice game, but only Warcraft III can be played without problems from WinXP. The older versions are DOS games. Have you tried Never Winter Nights? Nigel

Nigel Spike: No, I've seen Never Winter Nights, but have been unable to find it. I've seen the book and it seemed to me very much like Forgotten Realms. gometro33: What is it about BG that makes it superior to NWN, Morrowind or Icewind Dale? Thanks to you both. I am the Human!

World of Warcraft is VERY FUN very addictive game CS Tip #1 - Don't try to shoot with a knife

To be honest, I can't really put a finger on ONE specific thing. The feel of the game is different, there is more actual gameplay, and the list goes on. They are pretty different games and I just like BG more. Then again, whenever a thread like this comes up in any forum, it is mostly BG that people like. Alert me after you respond otherwise I'll forget to come back.

Hmmm. I might have to get BG and Warcraft both. I am the Human!!