Dungeon Siege Delay

Microsoft just sent over a press release announcing that Dungeon Siege, their and Gas Powered Games' highly anticipated RPG, is being delayed until an unspecified time next year. The release is short, so here's the whole deal:
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES SHIP DELAY FOR DUNGEON SIEGE

August 16, 2001 – Redmond, WA -- Microsoft and Gas Powered Games have made the careful decision not to release Dungeon Siege in the fall of 2001. Both companies remain extremely excited about the game and are committed to completing the title and bringing the highly anticipated game to store shelves in 2002.

“Our decision to delay the release of Dungeon Siege is one of the toughest we’ve had to make, but we firmly believe that this is the right choice given that one of the most critical steps in creating an RPG is the tuning and balancing stage,” said Chris Taylor, Lead Designer, Gas Powered Games. “We’ve made a promise to build a game that delivers an over-the-top experience, and we’ll do whatever it takes to deliver on that promise.”

This new development schedule will deliver the high-quality RPG game that fans demand and expect from Microsoft and Gas Powered Games. Additional updates will be posted on Dungeon Siege’s official website at http://www.microsoft.com/games/dungeonsiege/.
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First of all, it's great to see the reference to hack. I feel the love. Second of all, I don't see how ppl can really compare DS w/ NWN. I'd recommend NWN only if you really love D&D. If ya do, then this is the game for you if you must choose. If you're apathetic, or you know even a little bit of programming, or want to use the game w/ the MORE POWERFUL (and easier from my understanding) editor, you must obviously choose DS.
Will NWN be full 3d? No
Will NWN have load screens and separate areas and monsters that can't figure out how to follow you when you leave the screen? Yes
Will DS have a live DM to tweak the role-playing aspect of the game and throw in unexpected kinks into the gaming experience? No
Which will have the bigger landscape? DS obviously will have the bigger single area, but when you talk about multiple servers, it's impossible to tell. The possibilities are mind-boggling for both games.

Guys, go to the forums for both games (www.planetdungeonsiege.com and then that other site for NWN), learn as much as possible for each game, and become all-consumed by the games before you choose which to get if you only get one.

And enjoy!

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