The Official RPG Reload Club Thread

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  1. Shaun Musgrave

    Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member

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    #1 Shaun Musgrave, Aug 19, 2014
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    Hello, my fellow TA forums members!

    I am Shaun Musgrave, the review-writing, malfunctioning Pinbot machine. You may have seen my work on such sites as TouchArcade. Well, as you may or may not know, I have started a new weekly thing called RPG Reload where I play previously-released iOS RPGs and write enough words about them to choke a donkey. I'm doing this because I really like to play RPGs, I really really like to replay RPGs, and I really really really like to write a bunch of words about games I love.

    Generally, articles will be going up on Thursdays, and I'll do my best to stick to that unless a family emergency or something intervenes.

    Article Links:

    RPG Reload File 001 - 'Chaos Rings'
    RPG Reload File 002 - 'Chrono Trigger'
    RPG Reload File 003 - 'The Bard's Tale (1985)'
    RPG Reload File 004 - 'The Quest Gold'
    RPG Reload File 005 - 'Saturday Morning RPG'
    RPG Reload File 006 - 'Sword Of Fargoal'
    RPG Reload File 007 - 'Secret Of Mana'
    RPG Reload File 008 - 'Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch'
    RPG Reload File 009 - 'Cthulhu Saves The World'
    RPG Reload File 010 - 'Fighting Fantasy: House Of Hell'
    RPG Reload File 011 - 'Solomon's Keep'
    RPG Reload File 012 - 'Costume Quest'
    RPG Reload File 013 - 'Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition'
    RPG Reload File 014 - 'Final Fantasy'
    RPG Reload File 015 - 'Zenonia'
    RPG Reload File 016 - 'Ravensword: The Fallen King'
    RPG Reload File 017 - 'Silversword'
    RPG Reload File 018 - 'Final Fantasy 2'
    RPG Reload File 019 - 'Bastion'
    RPG Reload Special Edition - 'The RPG Reload 2014 Christmas Extravaganza'
    RPG Reload Special Edition - 'RPG Reload's Favorite RPGs Of 2014'
    RPG Reload File 020 - 'Akalabeth - World Of Doom!'
    RPG Reload File 021 - 'Knights Of Pen & Paper'
    RPG Reload File 022 - 'RPG Quest - Minimae'
    RPG Reload File 023 - 'Final Fantasy Tactics'
    RPG Reload File 024 - 'Adventure Bar Story'
    RPG Reload File 025 - 'Dragon Fantasy Book 1'
    RPG Reload File 026 - 'Vay'
    RPG Reload File 027 - 'Avernum: Escape From The Pit'
    RPG Reload File 028 - 'Phantasy Star 2'
    RPG Reload File 029 - 'Shining Force'
    RPG Reload File 030 - 'QuestLord'
    RPG Reload File 031 - 'Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic'
    RPG Reload File 032 - 'Undercroft'
    RPG Reload File 033 - 'Across Age DX'
    RPG Reload File 034 - 'King Of Dragon Pass'
    RPG Reload File 035 - 'Final Fantasy Dimensions'
    RPG Reload File 036 - 'Partia'
    RPG Reload File 037 - 'Final Fantasy 4'
    RPG Reload File 038 - 'Battleheart'
    RPG Reload File 039 - 'Rogue Ninja'
    RPG Reload File 040 - 'Infinity Blade'
    RPG Reload File 041 - 'Guardian Saga'
    RPG Reload File 042 - 'Kingturn RPG'
    RPG Reload File 043 - 'Aralon: Sword And Shadow'
    RPG Reload File 044 - 'Chaos Rings Omega'
    RPG Reload File 045 - 'Sorcery!'
    RPG Reload File 046 - 'Final Fantasy 5'
    RPG Reload File 047 - 'Rogue Touch'
    RPG Reload File 049 - 'Puzzle & Dragons'
    RPG Reload File 049 - 'DOOM 2 RPG'
    RPG Reload File 050 - 'The World Ends With You: Solo Remix'
    RPG Reload File 051 - 'Penny Arcade Adventures 3'
    RPG Reload File 052 - 'Fantasy Chronicle'
    RPG Reload File 053 - 'Mage Gauntlet'
    RPG Reload Presents - The History Of Handheld RPGs, Part One

    Coming next week: RPG Reload File 054 - 'Wizardry: Labyrinth Of Lost Souls'

    RPG Reload Podcast links:

    RPG Reload Podcast 001 - 'Final Fantasy Tactics'
    RPG Reload Podcast 002 - 'Avernum: Escape From The Pit'
    RPG Reload Podcast 003 - 'Shining Force'
    RPG Reload Podcast 004 - 'King Of Dragon Pass'
    RPG Reload Podcast 005 - 'Final Fantasy 4'
    RPG Reload Podcast 006 - 'Chaos Rings Omega'
    RPG Reload Podcast 007 - 'Final Fantasy 5'
    RPG Reload Podcast 008 - 'Mage Gauntlet'

    Coming First Monday of October: RPG Reload Podcast 009 - 'Wizardry - Labyrinth Of Lost Souls'


    Follow RPG Reload on Twitter! @RPGReload
    Email your questions for the podcast to [email protected]!
     
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  2. Echoen

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    Joining the club. On the road though so no go for maybe 3 weeks :(
     
  3. Shaun Musgrave

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    That's cool, man. No time pressure, just pop in when you can. This is one of those relaxed kind of clubs!
     
  4. PoloBaquerizoH

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    Great Shaun! Congrats for this great cause, simply love rpg's and the souls and spirit behind the rpg's gaming experience, love Jrpg, wrpg's strategy, adventure, action, and lots more, love Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, Baldur's Gate, Chaos Rings, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana and many many others, thanks for supporting this great cause and love for Rpg's
     
  5. Jubelio

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    Finally a club for people that love spending long stretches of time without human contact! I'm in =)
     
  6. eford

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    Following you in spirit buddy. Can't wait for the next one!
     
  7. psj3809

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    Sounds great. Would love Shadowsun to get a 'reload'. Great RPG which is very underrated
     
  8. saansilt

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    I think Shadowsun is a wee bit too new for now.
    The first Ravensword anyone?
     
  9. Shaun Musgrave

    Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member

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    Well, the Reader's Choice Reloads are up to the readers, so if the majority votes something fairly new, they'll get it.

    I have my schedule planned through the next few months for the column, but I can always adjust it for balance if the Reader's Choices go in odd directions.
     
  10. Andre

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    Sound great. Thank you.
     
  11. Winter9

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    Amazing idea! Not enough love for rpg's these days so awesome to read all your stuff!
     
  12. ojtitus

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    Just wanted to stop in and join the club. Great job Shaun. :)
     
  13. Shaun Musgrave

    Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, everyone! Next article is going up tomorrow, so I hope you all enjoy it.
     
  14. PoloBaquerizoH

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    Anyone has play Kemco's Rpg Soul Histrica? Any , Shaun? What do you think about it so far? First impressions?
     
  15. Shaun Musgrave

    Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member

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    /checks Kemco's official page

    Oh dang it, it's out two weeks early?

    sighhhhhhh

    I'll have a review up in a week or so. The developer is Magitec so expect a half-decent story, irritating dungeons, and some interesting character development systems.
     
  16. PoloBaquerizoH

    PoloBaquerizoH Well-Known Member

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    Understand, will wait until your final word Shaun
     
  17. Jubelio

    Jubelio Active Member

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    Shaun, I just finished reading the CT article. If Chrono Trigger wasn't your favorite JRPG, which one was?

    Also from the article:

    Next Week's Reload Hint: Pack your graph paper and a lyre.
     
  18. JCho133

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    Are GBA4iOS games eligible for nomination?
     
  19. curtisrshideler

    curtisrshideler Well-Known Member
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    Just made it to the party, but I'm stoked to be here! I've got Chrono Trigger on my phone now but I'm only 25-30 hours into it. I'll probably give it a few more minutes today after I finally get to read your article. Can't wait!
     
  20. Hero Killer Id

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    Shaun love the articles. And will keeping up on this thread as well. I won't be playing CT but I know it well enough to converse. And I'll definitely have to check out Chaos rings as I didn't pick it up when it originally came out.

    RPGs I'm currently playing Dargon Quest IV on my 5S and Paper Mario on my N64.

    Also must note that Frog's Theme is my current ringtone. Love that soundtrack.
     

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