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Hiren · 18th Jul 2008, 07:15

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/...er-game-npcs/1

WilHarris · 18th Jul 2008, 08:12

Genius. Genius. Genius.

Have to say that Jeanette would have been my number one, but I did spend far too long playing that game.

Also glad to see Deux Ex getting its kudos. Ahh, the memories...

However, you missed one - Barney! OK, so Half-Life is already in there, but how can you miss the fatman?

The_Pope · 18th Jul 2008, 08:35

My vote goes to Alyx Vance, without a second's hesitation.

I was a bit nervous that she wasn't going to get #1 but glad to see she prevailed

Denis_iii · 18th Jul 2008, 08:41

Kane at 5? wtf, everyone knows Kane!!!!

A skeleton, AI and some vampire chick before Kane???!!!!!! Alex no2 for sure but she ain't got nothing on Kane. Maybe if she was waaaaaay fitter and didn't prattle on and on with condescending attitude whilst I throw barrels to DOg. Yea, why isn't Dog listed, he's well kewl.

Come on guys, I iz shocked, who decided on this??????

CardJoe · 18th Jul 2008, 08:42

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Originally Posted by WilHarris

However, you missed one - Barney! OK, so Half-Life is already in there, but how can you miss the fatman?

P'ah! If we're going to have a security guard then I'd go for Otis from Opposing Force instead.

CozaMcCoza · 18th Jul 2008, 08:50

Kane should be higher up and are these characters only allowed to be PC based? Otherwise there is a whole host of other contenders such as Dr. Robotnik, Slippy Toad from Star Fox and even the Dog from Duck Hunt

bahgger · 18th Jul 2008, 08:51

I didn't even know more than 3 of them, and top 5 made me very lost bar Miss Vance.

CardJoe · 18th Jul 2008, 08:52

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Originally Posted by CozaMcCoza

Kane should be higher up and are these characters only allowed to be PC based? Otherwise there is a whole host of other contenders such as Dr. Robotnik, Slippy Toad from Star Fox and even the Dog from Duck Hunt

We did look for Computer Game characters rather than Video Game characters, yes. Maybe annother article in the future on the merits of Tails and Ashley for RE4...

sotu1 · 18th Jul 2008, 09:01

BARNEY!!! we all love Barney! he's been far more helpful than alyx ever was and i was always sad when i had to leave him behind in black mesa!

and yeh, you're totally right about Jeanette. Took a bit of time for me to realise she was nutz but when it hit it was awesome revalation. She'd be like a threesome but with just one other person.

agree with the comment by coza, this is a very pc based list, though struggling to think of console NPCs. prefer leon srom lylat wars to slippy though. slippy's a dick.

p3n · 18th Jul 2008, 09:13

Wheres the MMO love?

Ragnaros and Major Domo "TOO SOON" will probably be up there for alot of people... (then again wow is probably 50% people who never saw this NPC these days.. :<)

Or what about all the classic Lucas Arts adventure games .. Broken Sword, Full Throttle, DOtT!

Baz · 18th Jul 2008, 09:18

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Originally Posted by bahgger

I didn't even know more than 3 of them, and top 5 made me very lost bar Miss Vance.

This means you need to go play more games!

BioSniper · 18th Jul 2008, 09:23

Glad to see Shodan in there, would have been disappointed if "she" wasn't

CardJoe · 18th Jul 2008, 09:27

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Originally Posted by p3n

Or what about all the classic Lucas Arts adventure games .. Broken Sword, Full Throttle, DOtT!

I *really* wanted to, but to be honest I felt that they could have dominated the list if I'd let them and then the whole thing would have been *my* top ten. Besides, how do you even rate those guys? They are all so excellent!

Xjere · 18th Jul 2008, 09:39

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Originally Posted by sotu1

BARNEY!!! we all love Barney! he's been far more helpful than alyx ever was and i was always sad when i had to leave him behind in black mesa!

But, Barney isn't really an NPC, lest we forget Blue Shift, where you get to look through the eyes of Barney as he escapes Black Mesa.

Gateway · 18th Jul 2008, 09:53

You should call this " Bit-Tech staff Top 10 Computer Game NPCs" since this was your personal choices guys.
If you wanted this to be a bit more general, you should have done a poll maybe, just my humble opinion xD

Panos · 18th Jul 2008, 09:56

Another voice here regarding Kane.

He should be at least No 2, if not No 1.

The ultimate character.

CardJoe · 18th Jul 2008, 09:56

Sure, but then we should call every article "Bit-tech staff's opinion on XXXX"

sotu1 · 18th Jul 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Xjere

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Originally Posted by sotu1

BARNEY!!! we all love Barney! he's been far more helpful than alyx ever was and i was always sad when i had to leave him behind in black mesa!

But, Barney isn't really an NPC, lest we forget Blue Shift, where you get to look through the eyes of Barney as he escapes Black Mesa.

hmmm...very valid point. and unfortunately blue shift was a bit poo. so agreed there, Barney does not make the top 10. he still owes us a beer though!

CardJoe · 18th Jul 2008, 09:58

Things most unlikely to be heard in Half-Life Episode 3:

"Hey Gordon, about that beer I...you know what? Nevermind. I highly doubt there's going to be a relaxing pub-based area at the end of all this..."

Gareth Halfacree · 18th Jul 2008, 10:05

No GlaDOS? I'm shocked.

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18th Jul 2008, 07:15	#1
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18th Jul 2008, 08:12	#2
WilHarris Just another nobody Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,671	Genius. Genius. Genius. Have to say that Jeanette would have been my number one, but I did spend far too long playing that game. Also glad to see Deux Ex getting its kudos. Ahh, the memories... However, you missed one - Barney! OK, so Half-Life is already in there, but how can you miss the fatman?

18th Jul 2008, 08:35	#3
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	My vote goes to Alyx Vance, without a second's hesitation. I was a bit nervous that she wasn't going to get #1 but glad to see she prevailed

18th Jul 2008, 08:41	#4
Denis_iii Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 874	Kane at 5? wtf, everyone knows Kane!!!! A skeleton, AI and some vampire chick before Kane???!!!!!! Alex no2 for sure but she ain't got nothing on Kane. Maybe if she was waaaaaay fitter and didn't prattle on and on with condescending attitude whilst I throw barrels to DOg. Yea, why isn't Dog listed, he's well kewl. Come on guys, I iz shocked, who decided on this??????

18th Jul 2008, 08:50	#6
CozaMcCoza What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	Kane should be higher up and are these characters only allowed to be PC based? Otherwise there is a whole host of other contenders such as Dr. Robotnik, Slippy Toad from Star Fox and even the Dog from Duck Hunt

18th Jul 2008, 08:51	#7
bahgger Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 585	I didn't even know more than 3 of them, and top 5 made me very lost bar Miss Vance.

18th Jul 2008, 09:13	#10
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 736	Wheres the MMO love? Ragnaros and Major Domo "TOO SOON" will probably be up there for alot of people... (then again wow is probably 50% people who never saw this NPC these days.. :<) Or what about all the classic Lucas Arts adventure games .. Broken Sword, Full Throttle, DOtT!

18th Jul 2008, 09:53	#15
Gateway ... Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 21	You should call this " Bit-Tech staff Top 10 Computer Game NPCs" since this was your personal choices guys. If you wanted this to be a bit more general, you should have done a poll maybe, just my humble opinion xD

18th Jul 2008, 09:56	#16
Panos Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 73	Another voice here regarding Kane. He should be at least No 2, if not No 1. The ultimate character.