What games would you guys recommend for a guy near 50, who doesn’t have a gaming pc (my laptop is an i7, 16gb RAM and using onboard graphics) which tend to have an older community? I used to play RPG’s and my least favorite games are those first person war games.

Something that doesn’t require synchronous gaming and doesn’t have a lot of stress would be even nicer.

Thanks for any input!

  • Lantier@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Stardew Valley is a stress-free game and runs on anything. Maybe look into Terraria as well.

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      2 years ago

      Love it! Already finished it (not exactly 100% perfection, but… the story is complete)

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      2 years ago

      I regularly plan to learn DF, then just play RimWorld instead. It really is DF for normies.

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      2 years ago

      The level of stress in Dwarf Fortress is really gonna depend on how attached you are to your dwarves.

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        2 years ago

        losing is fun? I just disabled all sieges, beasts etc in the settings

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          2 years ago

          You can do that? Has that always been a thing? I haven’t played in a while. Granted I would never turn those off, I’m very much in the Failure is Fun camp.

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            You’d have to change setting in the world creation to make it boring

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          But then you decide you need a well, or some magna forges. FUN always find a way :)

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        I believe in not merely being labeled Armok, but in being Armok. If dwarves are dying of old age, then I am not satiated.

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    2 years ago

    A game I’ve been getting into recently it’s called Mechabellum, it’s a autobattler so no reflexes required! Matches are short so I wouldn’t really call it stressful unless the idea of losing reaaaaaallly stresses you out. I don’t think you should have any issues running it on that laptop, and it’s only 15 dollars. While there’s choices to be made every round it doesn’t feel overwhelming but it’s still a deep game that you can sink your teeth into! Good if you like strategic thinking, and you can accept and adapt to consequences and mistakes or even just bad breaks.

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    2 years ago

    Tales of Maj Eyal is an oldschool turn based roguelike game that is free to play (with paid DLCs or steam edition) and should run just fine on your system. It has an adventure mode that lets you play with no punishment for dying for a more stress free experience. It also has a global in-game chat with others who are playing the game, despite it being a single player roguelike, which is kinda cool for that community aspect.

    Hypnospace Outlaw is a fantastic game about exploring an alternate version of the internet as it was in the 90’s, only this one is accessed via headsets when asleep. It sounds weird, but is super chill, and hits the nostalgia pretty hard. It feels like its own community all by itself!

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    2 years ago

    The Shadowrun video games I think are really good “starter” rpgs. They’re a lot of fun, plus the setting of Shadowrun is fascinating, and wanting to explore it and learn more really gets you invested. Although the third game in the trilogy is the best, I would actually start with the second game. Its still an excellent game, but playing it before the third game showcases how much they improved almost every aspect. Also although its a “trilogy”, each game is its own story. The only connection is the shared setting/world. In summary, play Shadowrun: Dragonfall, then Shadowrun: Hong Kong. Have fun!

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      2 years ago

      As a shadowrun GM, I really like those games. Rules-wise, they have very little in common with the tabletop RPG apart from using a few of the same words, but they capture the lore and the feel of the world really well.

      • StrahdVonZarovich@beehaw.org
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        Yeah its definitely a far simpler version of the tabletop ruleset, which I think might be its strongest feature. Not to rag on it, but the Shadowrun system is an absolute mess, and incredibly difficult to run.

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    2 years ago

    Project Zomboid! Easily one of the most feature rich zombie games I have ever played. It’s basically “the Sims” on steroids with zombies.

    Your laptop should be able to handle it easily. It takes a while to figure things out, but you can tweak the zombie settings to your preference. It also has a multiplayer option if you’re looking for a community while playing.

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    2 years ago

    I’m not seeing anyone mention Undertale. I wouldn’t say the community is older, but it fits the bill for RPGs, is almost universally acclaimed, the soundtrack is amazing, and the game is only particularly difficult if you want it to be.

    • d3fc0n1@beehaw.orgOP
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      2 years ago

      Oh I played Undertale. Most recently in an ambernic handheld and it was great!!! Didn’t know it has a community!

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    2 years ago

    As an RPG game I think Neverwinter Nights is worth taking a look (you might have even played it when it was brand new) There is an enhanced edition that was first published a few years back that among other things, brought back online gaming without having to mess around. I think the community fits the bill nicely and in some groups you might not even be among the oldest.

    Although you can play it solo, it’s at multiplayer where it shines. Also, apart from official content, there’s a ton of community content, some of it far better than official one.

    Factorio has been also mentioned. Think of puzzle / problem solving / logistics / base building kind of game. There’s a playable demo (probably >10 hours worth of content but I can’t say for sure, I didn’t need so long to decide it was my thing) so you can check it out before purchasing.

    Additional info :

    • First game, try to go in as blind as possible (no tutorial/videos, walkthroughs, …) You can only beat the game for the first time /without prior knowledge once
    • You can find the game referred as cracktorio. For many, the main cost of the game is not the purchase, but the electricity needed to run it for so long
    • You can play it without bitters (enemies) so there’s no rush in completing it. You just build as you see fit

    I would also add Minecraft, Terraria, Stardew Valley for the chill factor.

    You shouldn’t have problems with any of these games on your laptop.

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      2 years ago

      Minecraft is not my type of game but Stardew Valley is and I finished it :) (not 100% perfection though)

      I have Neverwinter Nights in my Steam library I now feel very tempted to finally start playing it! Do you happen to know where the community gathers?

      Thank you very much for your input.

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        2 years ago

        (the following applies to enhanced edition)

        Playerwise, the main servers (main as in where most players connect, not necessarily the best) are Arelith and Ravenloft, but you can check status and playercount here: https://nwn.beamdog.net/

        Both of them are role-playing servers, you act/speak as your character at all times (it’s far less daunting than what it might seem)

        Ravenloft is gothic horror themed, think Curse of Strahd from pen and paper. https://www.nwnravenloft.com/

        Arelith is based on Forgotten Realms, in/around an island far in the west. https://nwnarelith.com/

        Both of them have a lot of custom mechanics, classes, … not found on the base game. Also, both of them are big. They are probably over 1000 different areas (as a reference, the full base campaign, The Wailing Death has less than 100 areas (from the top of my head))

        In case you want to try Arelith, it’s split between a few (interconnected) servers. You probably want to check the Distant Shores one. It’s designed for new players / low level characters.

        There are also some action oriented, no RP required, just kill & loot if that’s more of your thing. There’s one I personally liked but it’s been offline for a while, hometown diablo. I also tried one based on middle earth for a while.

        Just check a few (smaller servers might seem “less lively” but DM run events might be more custom tailored) and see which one you like most.

        To connect, just click on multiplayer and connect to a server. It might take a while as the game will download all the custom content used in the server.

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          2 years ago

          Just saved your comment and will use it as a guide. Like your say seems a bit daunting to role play in servers but honestly, in these times, it might as well be what I’m needing in my life. Thanks once again.

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    2 years ago

    I’ll tell you one thing, I just lost The Game…

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    I’m loving this chill and beautiful 1996 scifi VN called “YU-NO”…amazing music too!

    this classic was for PC-98 (a pioneer in many ways, it paved the way for others like Steins;Gate)

    with Sega Saturn and Windows releases soon after (and fantranslated in english for PC),

    but there is also a 2019 officially translated remake for Steam/PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch

    sad that the creator and composer both passed away…they had such a groundbreaking vision…

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    Slay the Spire!! It’s all single player but it’s a ton of fun. It’s a single player deck building card battle game. I’ve got nearly 2000 hours in it. Very light weight to run, and that computer can definitely run it.

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    Into The Breach is turn based, so if you like old RPG turn based combat, you’ll feel comfortable. The graphics are very retro as well.

    You control mechs fighting against giant bug enemies. The game can be more of a puzzle, as your mechs have different abilities that aren’t always obvious how they’d be beneficial.

    The game is very short and encourages replays. You can mix and match different mechs to form different squads.