The Drunken Lizard Pub

What skills does one need to develop a game, 2D, similar graphics as eschalon/ultima?

C++, SQL, XML, Photoshop. Anything else?

What if the game would be Windows/Mac/Linux?

I'm just curious.

My power supply unit is messed up so I can't play any game that pushes my processor AND graphics card or my PC will shut down.

So, I'm looking for games that are more or less like Eschalon. They have to be from small/indie studios, since I have probably played all/most others.

I have played ...

I'm probably closing the end of the game. So far, it has been fun.

Quick load + faster movement speed or ability to run would be nice.


EDIT: Completed the game. Ending was a bit too easy. First, everything was too hard, then I found 2 very good rings and everything became easy. I hope Eschalon ...

I just played the demo for like 10 minutes and then uninstalled it. Went to steam and bought the game. Downloading now.