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Post by zagibu on Aug 2, 2024 13:48:30 GMT
I don't think the assassins should be triggered before you advanced quite a bit in the Balmora Imperial agent questline, though. At least I haven't seen any in my latest playthrough until fairly late into those quests.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 2, 2024 13:52:29 GMT
I don't think the assassins should be triggered before you advanced quite a bit in the Balmora Imperial agent questline, though. At least I haven't seen any in my latest playthrough until fairly late into those quests. It's possible it bugged out (Bethesda game after all), or I vaguely remember they might have patched it.
Anyway, I'm sure it's not actually the worst expansion ever... it's just the one that I remember messing up my game the most.
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Post by Duffking on Aug 2, 2024 14:16:46 GMT
Unreal Tournament 2004 - I technically class as an expansion. It took UT2003 and made it actually good.
Battlefield 2: Special Forces - Was great fun and also fixed the insane unlock system a bit
Doom's The Plutonia Experiment - incredibly influential for Doom mapping even today.
Half-Life Opposing Force - Not quite as refined as the base game but full of memorable stuff
Oblivion: Shivering Isles - One of bethesda's best, TES is better when it's weird
Bioshock 2: Minerva's Den - 2 is underrated relative to the first generally, but this is the best thing about the whole franchise
Witcher 3 - Both expansions are excellent. Blood and Wine is just more Witcher 3, while Hearts of Stone is an excellent story
New Vegas - Old World Blues - More New Vegas and meets the standard of design/story telling in the base game easily
Prey Mooncrash - Amazing job translating it to a roguelike-esque structure and frankly far better than Deathloop.
Dark Souls - Artorias of the Abyss - some of the best bosses in the series, and just more of the best Souls game.
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Post by hicksy on Aug 2, 2024 14:18:08 GMT
The Expanse.
The ultimate expansion.
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Post by dangerousdave on Aug 2, 2024 14:29:02 GMT
Tears of the Kingdom
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Post by Aunty Treats on Aug 2, 2024 14:34:28 GMT
If Tears of the Kingdom counts, so does Majora's Mask and Doom 2
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Post by JuniorFE on Aug 2, 2024 14:39:40 GMT
And Nioh 2 as a whole, kinda
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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 2, 2024 14:48:47 GMT
Ones that come to mind for me:
Cyberpunk 2077 - Phantom Liberty
Oblivion -The Shivering Isles
World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich King & Legion
Diablo 3 - Reaper of Souls
GTAIV - The Ballad of Gay Tony
Oh fucking hell, how did I forget
Witcher 3 - Hearts of Stone
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Post by muddyfunster on Aug 2, 2024 15:37:58 GMT
Most of mine have already been mentioned (Witcher 3's (all), GTAIV BOGT, and TLOU Left Behind) are probably my favourites but I'll add:
- Dragon Age Origins: Awakening - more of the same but almost a sequel in size and scope and added to the lore.
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Post by ned on Aug 2, 2024 15:41:04 GMT
Yeah i've got to say something from WoW as well; Burning Crusade for me.
Not really because i think it was the best one, but more the good in game memories associated with it at that time.
Grrrr, great days
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Post by RadicalRex on Aug 2, 2024 15:58:01 GMT
Borderlands 2 - Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep
I hesitated because I think it's not the best Borderlands DLC in terms of gameplay, but everything else like writing, humour, setting, world building etc. is just stellar. There's so much unique content that it's almost an entire spinoff game (like they'd do later with Wonderlands). Truly exceptional.
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Post by malek86 on Aug 2, 2024 16:53:21 GMT
I don't think the assassins should be triggered before you advanced quite a bit in the Balmora Imperial agent questline, though. At least I haven't seen any in my latest playthrough until fairly late into those quests. Seems it depends on the version. On PC you can be attacked anytime, even when you first start out, though the chances of an attack increase with your level. On Xbox, you must have reached at least level 6. Looks like something that should have been patched really. I'm surprised they never did. |
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Post by Aunty Treats on Aug 2, 2024 17:12:13 GMT
Borderlands 2 - Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep I hesitated because I think it's not the best Borderlands DLC in terms of gameplay, but everything else like writing, humour, setting, world building etc. is just stellar. There's so much unique content that it's almost an entire spinoff game (like they'd do later with Wonderlands). Truly exceptional. Have you replayed it recently? I remember there being quite a few nods to Dark Souls that might not have fully landed
Also, I'm sure I read somewhere that BL4 and TTWL2 are in development. Can't remember if it was a legit source but surprised and happy if TTWL is getting a sequel
Hopefully Gearbox being bought doesn't mean they end up full of MTX
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Post by RadicalRex on Aug 2, 2024 17:59:51 GMT
No, after BL3 I just couldn't get into BL2 anymore, so it's been a while and I doubt I'll ever return. As for the takeover, I don't know anything substantial and can't be sure, but my gut tells me it's over.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 3, 2024 2:41:28 GMT
NWN 2: Mask of the Betrayer I've never actually played it, but based on reputation alone it has to be a firm favorite for a medal. Given that everyone thought the original was underwhelming, and MotB is supposed to be one of the best RPG campaigns and have inspired a bunch of later classics.
Maybe the award for Most Improved.
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Post by baihu1983 on Aug 3, 2024 6:44:13 GMT
Both GTA IV DLCs
Mass Effect 3 Leviathan
RDR Undead Nightmare
Oblivion: The Shivering Isles
Forza Horizon Fortune Island and Lego Championship.
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Post by malek86 on Aug 3, 2024 7:17:07 GMT
I think Binding of Isaac got too bloated with all the Rebirth updates, but before that happened, Wrath of the Lamb was pretty amazing and really turned the base game around.
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Post by Rich on Aug 3, 2024 8:13:47 GMT
World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich King
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Post by zagibu on Aug 3, 2024 8:51:36 GMT
NWN 2: Mask of the Betrayer I've never actually played it, but based on reputation alone it has to be a firm favorite for a medal. Would be a great candidate for a remaster. It was a proper high level DnD campaign. I've played the rat-slayer to dragon knight fantasy progress arc too many times and thus love anything that gives me a bit of an elevated scale. Give me a high level character right from the start and companions that would be main story opponents in other games. Then let us campaign against the gods themselves. |
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Post by lukasz on Aug 3, 2024 9:47:35 GMT
I second bg2 throne of bhaal as best expansion. There is a reason why it makes trilogy with bg1 and 2. This is what I thought first seeing this thread.
Of course witcher 3 expansions mass Effect 3 citadel, frozen wilds.
Not mentioned:
Hl1 opposing force
It really hit the spot of what it means by great expansion.
Added to story, new weapons, new maps, new enemies, new game mechanics but at the same time it was integral part of the main half life 1.
Loved it!
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Post by SpiralScratch on Aug 3, 2024 10:17:53 GMT
Destiny 2 Forsaken
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Post by darkling on Aug 3, 2024 11:20:19 GMT
RDR: Undead Nightmare. Easily. It completely transformed the game and integrated completely organically, using all the original game mechanics, whilst giving you plenty of incentive to keep playing.
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Post by KD on Aug 3, 2024 13:07:52 GMT
Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII
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Post by peacemaker on Aug 3, 2024 13:20:30 GMT
Although I have a deep seated hatred for destiny for how much it wasted my time I’d say the taken king was a brilliant expansion and the raid was epic. |
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Aug 3, 2024 20:16:41 GMT
I second bg2 throne of bhaal as best expansion. There is a reason why it makes trilogy with bg1 and 2. This is what I thought first seeing this thread. Of course witcher 3 expansions mass Effect 3 citadel, frozen wilds. Not mentioned: Hl1 opposing force It really hit the spot of what it means by great expansion. Added to story, new weapons, new maps, new enemies, new game mechanics but at the same time it was integral part of the main half life 1. Loved it! Yeah, Throne of Bhaal is a great mention because - even though it's not as good as Shadows of Amn - it actually finished off the storyline instead of making everyone wait for an alternate BG3 that might never have happened.
Also fully agreed on Opposing Force. It might not be canon, but it just had so many fresh things to it that were mostly very well implemented.
Diablo 2 - Lord of Destruction gave us more great music from Uelmen, snowy landscapes, another nice hub and some unique and memorable environments like the Frozen River and the Worldstone Chamber.
I honestly didn't think of Mask of the Betrayer, but there is a reason why it often gets mentioned alongside with Planescape: Torment.
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Post by malek86 on Aug 3, 2024 20:25:30 GMT
I also want to add, with how perfect Outer Wilds was, Echoes of the Eye was almost as good and managed to integrate into the existing storyline very well. And with a killer soundtrack that surpasses even the original game, to boot.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2024 21:55:18 GMT
Ace Combat 7 has had strong DLC in terms of the wee mission expansion and planes.
I remember quite enjoying Fallout 3’s packs, one was swampy, one snowy. Last time I enjoyed the franchise too.
Whichever Forza Horizon had Storm Island was good. There’s been a few good DLCs on that.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Aug 4, 2024 15:02:14 GMT
I think Binding of Isaac got too bloated with all the Rebirth updates, but before that happened, Wrath of the Lamb was pretty amazing and really turned the base game around. I would agree with that. It’s so easy to have a bad run thanks to the item bloat. There are so many mediocre to worthless items now you just end up with crap stacked on crap. |
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Post by Solid-SCB- on Aug 4, 2024 18:30:42 GMT
Taken King
Forsaken
Witch Queen
To a lesser extent I'd also argue in favour of The Final Shape.
But 3 separate expansions that took me from "I'm pretty much over this game now" to "I don't see any issue with playing this game every single day".
It's been a love/hate 10 years. But Bungie sure know how to pull one out of their arse when they are on the ropes.
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Post by peacemaker on Aug 4, 2024 19:03:56 GMT
I also want to add, with how perfect Outer Wilds was, Echoes of the Eye was almost as good and managed to integrate into the existing storyline very well. And with a killer soundtrack that surpasses even the original game, to boot. I’m going to edit my original post to add echoes of the eye. Incredible. |
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