What features do you think a really good RPG should have??

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I believe there are heaps of posts similar to this or dicussing this topic in the design forum. Maybe change the view to a posts from the last year and search to your heart''s content.

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WhiteWolf

User input is usually a plus

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Spells , spells and more spells. O yes and lots to batter and kill is always a plus, preferably to cast spells on

I think a good RPG must have a good battle system, a good history, a good programmer, a good field system, and so forth. I think the only you do not need to worry about is graphics, sounds and things like this. But if it''s comercial, evrything is needed. If you''re makin'' an RPG, tell me how to and when it''s done. Better, call me to make it too!!!
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NPC''s that matter and interact more. Lots of party members, and items that aren''t so supper you can only get them if you do one thing...i ahte that..take that out

A good solid story with pleny of sub-plots is always a good idea for a good RPG.

Basically a story that will get you involved. Original type of plot and stuff.

A shit load of secrets (secret doors/walls and such that''ll lead to more secrets like weapons/equipment or yet more secret rooms...etc...)

Not to forget: Some simple, some hard to find.

Hey, Neuro, I agree : the main stuff are story and battle system, not secrets or something. But... I''m not from a english-talking-country, so, what is plot?

Thanks, Arthur(rockslave)

i still stick with user input which no one else mentioned...

a plot is like the basic, bare-bones storyline of the game (or story, etc).

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A man with no head is still a man.
A head with no man is plain freaky.