Chris Edgar

Nickname:	Chris Edgar
E-Mail Address:	(private)
Contribution Rating:	1473 (tied for 251st; 9 in last year)
Member Since	Nov 28, 2002
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Location:	United States
About myself:	I'm an historian, lawyer and armchair sociologist by training. Combining these with growing up playing older computer games, I have an interest in documenting older games -- both the tangible information on them and the texture and feel of them. I particularly look to find and preserve information on games with high-quality content, as opposed to the mindless entertainment mold prevalent in today's teenage-directed industry.
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Playlist

M.U.L.E. -- I learned some key lessons on real-world economics from this simple but fun game.
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed -- Smooth, understated (as opposed to its brash sequels), this and High Stakes were incredibly enjoyable.
System Shock 2 -- Truly frightening, immersive and compelling -- a masterpiece, except for that awful ending.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines -- An obvious labor of love, sporting intelligent and often deeply philosophical dialogue -- and great fun, too.
Gothic II -- Germans love their medieval fantasy and they love their Westerns -- ecco Gothic!
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey -- Deep and disturbing, avoiding the trite formulae and simple morality-tale structure we've been taught to expect
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Game of the Year Edition) -- The true heir to Ultima Underworld's legacy; it's incredible, but wait 'til you see it modded! I love this game.

Planescape: Torment
Outcast
Liero Xtreme
Universe -- Omnitrend's Universe -- playing it and writing a FAQ -- it CAN be done, believe it or not
Railroad Tycoon 3
X-COM: Apocalypse -- Quite deep and well-executed in many places, but was left uncomplete and unbalanced in a few places.

The Longest Journey
Darklands
Star Control II -- I am *expanding*! It is so much *squishy* to *smell* you! -- Can you beat that dialogue?
System Shock