Like the FF thread but for RPG's in general. Your friend Klein Von Brochensterburgensty wants to try RPG's. Which should he start with? Which are most approachable?
Final Fantasy X, Skyrim, Mass Effect. It really depends on where their interests lie. If he's a Star Wars fan I'd give him KotOR 1&2. Kingdom Hearts will always be my number one recommendation but having a general knowledge of Final Fantasy makes the cameos more interesting, but it's not essential to know who every FF character is.
I'd say Pokemon is good for beginners. Any of the Mario and Luigi games are also pretty accessible, with more focus on the actions you perform in battle instead of customization and planning. Chrono Trigger is also an amazing gateway drug.
well my first RPG was pokemon so id say that. but if klein von verylongname prefers WRPG then id say mass effect
Lunar. Simple but interesting plot. Lovable characters. Fairly unique fantasy world with pretty good lord. Simple intuitive combat which can even be put on auto pilot
Pokemon is a pretty good choice, but we can't forget the legend that is Final Fantasy Mystic Quest!
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Pokémon doesn't even have a plot :P
Skyrim is super easy to get into. Then once he's got that down, we can introduce him to Morrowind
pokemon B/W actually has a plot (they all do but B/W Is probably the biggest)
ALSO! HOW DARE YOU SAY EXPLORERS OF T/D/S Doesnt have a story! i say, they sure have a better story than that game with the 3 girls who change clothes in battle.
(btw im not really angry)
Yeah, black and white actually have a really good story
Avoid anything made by Germans.
I dunno if Skyrim is a good choice. Like all the TES games I've played, it's very light on characterization. There's a world of difference between it and say, Fallout 3/New Vegas.
It all depends what you want, really. Do you like the power of choice? Do you like to roleplay?
I don't see how. Your character doesn't really have a personality except one you imagine in your head. You can't have them say anything or express themselves except by killing stuff. Like, my Dragonborn helped the poor werewolf instead of killing him because smurf Hircine and I killed Maro because I loved my DB family and wanted to avenge them. But you can't really express this in the game exactly.
It's more like tabletop roleplaying than console roleplaying. All make-believe.