Age of Decadence

[Myth]

I felt I needed more RPGs in my life. I browsed steam to see if there's anything there that would strike my fancy. And I discovered this gem. The demo in steam is the latest version of the open beta. It's basically a pseudo isometric RPG a-la Baldur's Gate / Fallout (1,2)

The character generation is based on main attributes which are a blend of DnD and S.P.E.C.I.A.L, a background and skillpoints. You get skillpoints after completing quests and from combat. But here's the catch - the game is very realistic (the setting is a post-apocalyptic Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire) in terms of combat and how people react. Going around flailing your iron longsword at people will get you killed. Fast.

See a band of 5 thugs harassing people? Normal RPGs would condition you to go and valiantly kill them all. Especially since you encounter them 5 minutes after the start of the game, so how tough can they be? Nope. Here you get your ass handed to you in .02 seconds flat.

Combat is the HARDEST way to go through the game, or so I read. You can also roll a completely social character and just talk and manipulate your way around. It looks very promising, seriously. Give it a try.