Game News Bethesda comes to GOG: Classic Elder Scrolls games released, Fallout trilogy returns

[pippin]

That knowledge will die with us because fuck the rest. Goddamn popamolers.

Richard Grey did nothing wrong then. We must follow his example.

 

[Fairfax]

The truly sad thing is, only we know Fallout/Fallout 2 were made by Black Isle Studio.

The rest of the world doesn't know...... or care.

That's to be expected, retards gonna retard. Bethesda purchased the Fallout IP for goddamn 5.75 million dollars (6.6 today).
That's what makes me truly sad, because it shows the studios with people capable of making a proper Fallout are so unsuccessful/poorly managed that none of them had 6 milion dollars to spend on it.

 

[FeelTheRads]

Come on, bro, why did you open that wound.

http://www.terra-arcanum.com/forums...nd-troikas-bid-for-the-fallout-license.12337/

 

[imweasel]

Blame the fucking faggots that bought Bethesda's Morrowind trash (which is by far the most overrated game on the Codex BTW). They gave Bethesda money which they used to buy the Fallout IP and subsequently have Todd rape the fuck out of it.

 

[Grim Monk]

Hmm...
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-as-above-so-below.41296/page-7#post-1064841
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-as-above-so-below.41296/page-7#post-1064887"
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/luzur-i-summon-thee.67471/

Luzur
I wonder if you still have the Battlespire manual scan mentioned above?

 

[Luzur]

Hmm...
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-as-above-so-below.41296/page-7#post-1064841
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...d-as-above-so-below.41296/page-7#post-1064887"
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/luzur-i-summon-thee.67471/

Luzur
I wonder if you still have the Battlespire manual scan mentioned above?

Hmm, i can have a look.

 

[Luzur]

Here, Grim Monk:

http://www.filedropper.com/battlespiremanual

DL and share it, i might loose my file sometime and it is best if this was spread around by then.

 

[Sceptic]

i might loose my file sometime and it is best of this was spread aroudn by then.

Don't worry, I've made several backups from back when you sent it to me

 

[G.O.D]

On topic: Just noticed this when buying a game on GOG. Wow. I'm so glad I got them for free a while ago. Really, fuck em. I mean, I've got the CD-Roms still, but they are in poor shape. Beth isn't getting my money.

Off topic: JudasIscariot, What are the parameters for getting a game in the catalog? I assume being able to strike a deal with the owner of the IP and wishlist? Which means there is no chance for Beasts and Bumpkins getting included.

 

[pippin]

Blame the fucking faggots that bought Bethesda's Morrowind trash (which is by far the most overrated game on the Codex BTW). They gave Bethesda money which they used to buy the Fallout IP and subsequently have Todd rape the fuck out of it.

While I like Morrowind, this is true, and the fact that it was a huge hit on the original xbox really made Bethesda into the huge monstrosity that it is today.
This manual incident is indeed a sign of lazy behavior, but I do think publishers should be more careful with their own products. I mean, I know there's a lot of BBC employees banging their heads against the walls for just deleting the tapes of most of the early Dr. Who material.

 

[Grim Monk]

Here, Grim Monk:

http://www.filedropper.com/battlespiremanual

I've converted it into PDF:
https://mega.nz/#!nUFgyIjA!pq7_hV1xOP6azvQcp21PxkijgTLlmsB22ao6MiRdEe4

Secondary Link:
http://www.filedropper.com/bsmbackup


Its quite large because compression made the blurry bits substantially worse...

 

[Curious_Tongue]

Blame the fucking faggots that bought Bethesda's Morrowind trash (which is by far the most overrated game on the Codex BTW). They gave Bethesda money which they used to buy the Fallout IP and subsequently have Todd rape the fuck out of it.

Blame the faggots who bought Morrowind but wahhhed at Bethesda about it being too hard.

 

[Gangrelrumbler]

It's not the first time GOG does it. Ultima V lacks journal of Lord British's travel. Which provides important backstory and gameplay information. It details which routes British took in the underworld, which makes finding him and some in-game locations much easier.

 

[JudasIscariot]

On topic: Just noticed this when buying a game on GOG. Wow. I'm so glad I got them for free a while ago. Really, fuck em. I mean, I've got the CD-Roms still, but they are in poor shape. Beth isn't getting my money.

Off topic: JudasIscariot, What are the parameters for getting a game in the catalog? I assume being able to strike a deal with the owner of the IP and wishlist? Which means there is no chance for Beasts and Bumpkins getting included.

We need to know if the rights owner actually owns the rights, whether the game is worth pursuing in the first place (the wishlist helps with this somewhat) plus a few other factors that I am not privy to

 

[JudasIscariot]

JudasIscariot GOG could have asked around... I wonder who has so many of these classic games they sell.....?

I actually have a physical copy of Redguard complete with the manual (the comic did not come with the box) but I haven't had the chance to scan it *properly* (make sure everything is straight, check whether any blemishes need to be cleaned up or photoshopped out, and ensure it looks nice without weigh). For example, the manual for Covert Action took me two weeks as not only did I work on that and deal with 90+ pages that had to be scanned several times as that manual is thick and not in the standard manual shape but I had to perform my main duties at work

As for who has a lot of these classic games, we actually buy the physical copies via eBay if no one in the office has a physical version

But it's easier to just call us lazy so have at it

 

[JudasIscariot]

Someone was asking about Morrowind and an unofficial patch but I can't find the post. Could the person who asked me about Morrowind ping me, please? Thanks!

 

[G.O.D]

We need to know if the rights owner actually owns the rights, whether the game is worth pursuing in the first place (the wishlist helps with this somewhat) plus a few other factors that I am not privy to

Maybe you could, against all odds, get the ball rolling? (Not sure about your exact position) I know I'd advertise it for GOG

 

[Grim Monk]

I actually have a physical copy of Redguard complete with the manual (the comic did not come with the box) but I haven't had the chance to scan it *properly* (make sure everything is straight, check whether any blemishes need to be cleaned up or photoshopped out, and ensure it looks nice without weigh).

The Redguard manual previously linked here is already of good quality:
http://ge.tt/3qMsb1O/v/0?c
(It looks much better then the version you currently have up.)
Only the "Pocket Guide" is messed up, and you could splice that in.

More importantly I'd like to reiterate that your current version is missing the "Addendum".

Screenshots:

Even if Bethesda HQ ordered the removal of Pocket Guide "flavor lore", this part should have stayed in.
It's not part of the "PGttE" and contains no "lore" but instead controls and important player info!

 

[mindx2]

As for who has a lot of these classic games, we actually buy the physical copies via eBay if no one in the office has a physical version

But it's easier to just call us lazy so have at it

Don't think you're lazy at all, just offering help.

 

[JudasIscariot]

Don't think you're lazy at all, just offering help.

Sorry dude, been a long week and I took some things the wrong way

The help IS appreciated, however

 

[Curious_Tongue]

I thought you were just lazy.

 

[Daemongar]

I bought Battlespire for the Arena and Daggerfall installers. Actually playing a bit of Arena now, and enjoying it quite a bit. I have the freeware, but having the installer and such located on GoG makes traveling and dealing with boredom easier. Just wish the "detail" slider actually did something.

 

[Curious_Tongue]

May more people learn about the brilliance of Morrowind.

May it stay on the top 10 RPG lists for all time.