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Divinity (series)
''Divinity'' is a role-playing video game series developed by Larian Studios. The franchise was introduced in 2002 with '' Divine Divinity''. The franchise received more mainstream attention following the critically and commercially successful release of '' Divinity: Original Sin'' (2014). Main games ''Divine Divinity'' (2002) Development of ''Divine Divinity'' started as ''Divinity: The Sword of Lies''. The game was based on developer Larian Studios's cancelled project, ''The Lady, the Mage and the Knight'', and it was inspired by '' Diablo''. According to studio founder Swen Vincke, the publisher rushed ''Divine Divinity''s development and released the game "unexpectedly". At that time, Vincke was still on press tours promoting it and did not know that the game, which required more work, was released. The game received generally positive reviews upon release and it sold very well. However, the contract agreement with the publisher meant that Larian did not earn any money from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role-playing Video Game
A role-playing video game (commonly referred to as simply a role-playing game or RPG, as well as a computer role-playing game or CRPG) is a video game genre where the player controls the actions of a character (or several party members) immersed in some well-defined world, usually involving some form of character development by way of recording statistics. Many role-playing video games have origins in tabletop role-playing games Adams, Rollings 2003, p. 347 and use much of the same terminology, settings and game mechanics. Other major similarities with pen-and-paper games include developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replay value and immersion. The electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences. Characteristics Role-playing video games use much of the same terminology, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Commander
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons' traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian and avian features. Scholars believe huge extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery. Etymology The word ''dragon'' entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French ''dragon'', which in turn comes from la, draconem (nominative ) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek , (genitive , ) "serpent, g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
