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hi 5* *NM* Foxhead Send a noteboard - 03/05/2011 02:16:17 PM
Depending on what you like, anyway. The original BG was very true to that original tabletop RPG feel. It was more open than BGII, you were constantly trying to figure out what exactly was going on (in BGII/ToB, you are as well, but it's more OBVIOUS what was going on), and your characters were usually some what underpowered on gear. You had to succeed based on your MERITS, and you chose what you succeeded in. It was possible to play for days and barely advance the main story line, and it was all fun. There weren't just "side quests" there were "side stories". It was very true to the original concept of "RPG".

There was more STORY to BGII and ToB, I think, but please do NOT think that BG would not be as good just because it was a sequel. It has a very different feel. You're not a Child of Baal. You're an orphaned young adult trying to stay alive, make your way, make some gold, and maybe, just maybe, figure out wtf is going on. If you get around to it, anyway. Or you can make it a priority. It's REALLY up to you.

As far as mechanics, they aren't any worse. Seriously. They did not "improve" the mechanics for BGII. The graphics are a bit better (bit) aaaand that's about it. Some tweaks, but nothing drastic.

And for the love of GOD please don't compare BG to Diablo. The BG franchise is potentially the best RPG series in existence (and is definitely one of the best) Diablo is a repetitive dungeon hack.
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I pretty much just hear... - 30/04/2011 07:57:10 AM 599 Views
you must gather your party before venturing forth - 30/04/2011 10:16:34 AM 569 Views
"Build more burrows." *NM* - 30/04/2011 11:28:59 PM 296 Views
To me, yes, but then I'm currently playing it, so not as odd. - 01/05/2011 12:25:17 AM 544 Views
live by the sword live a good long time! - 01/05/2011 01:30:21 AM 660 Views
Xzar!!! - 01/05/2011 04:21:18 AM 561 Views
I've never played the first one - sounds like there are some good lines there too. *NM* - 01/05/2011 09:44:48 PM 265 Views
...how could you play the follow-ups without playing the first one? - 02/05/2011 01:18:12 AM 555 Views
I never played BG1 and still REALLY enjoyed BG2. The story seemed a clean enough break to "get it." - 02/05/2011 01:14:23 PM 505 Views
i really recommend going back and playing BG1 then - 02/05/2011 04:19:21 PM 587 Views
Yeah, exactly... I don't really feel the loss. - 02/05/2011 10:50:04 PM 647 Views
BG1>BG2>tob - 03/05/2011 09:37:31 AM 607 Views
You have more characters, but they don't participate as much. - 03/05/2011 11:36:28 PM 566 Views
I certainly agree that SoA > ToB. - 04/05/2011 09:45:15 PM 553 Views
to put it simply, you're wrong about the gameplay. - 03/05/2011 01:42:10 PM 596 Views
hi 5* *NM* - 03/05/2011 02:16:17 PM 371 Views
BG was AD&D 2.0 and BGII was 2.5, right? *NM* - 03/05/2011 02:23:06 PM 276 Views
I believe so. Regardless, it doesn't really change much. - 03/05/2011 04:19:46 PM 527 Views
Baldur's Gate requires level grinding though. - 03/05/2011 11:47:30 PM 789 Views
you don't grind - 04/05/2011 08:36:12 AM 634 Views
Depends on your perspective I guess. - 04/05/2011 06:49:52 PM 598 Views
patience is rewarded - 05/05/2011 09:54:15 AM 656 Views
Re: patience is rewarded - 05/05/2011 07:31:01 PM 503 Views
so does every game, honestly. LIFE is level grinding. - 04/05/2011 10:15:26 AM 605 Views
No. Specifically, I was commenting on Baldur's Gate compared to Shadows of Amn. - 04/05/2011 07:04:55 PM 638 Views
I wasn't aware you were specifically comaring BG to SoA. - 04/05/2011 07:43:32 PM 528 Views
Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1. - 05/05/2011 12:45:55 AM 612 Views
Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1. - 05/05/2011 01:16:04 AM 553 Views
Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1. - 05/05/2011 02:41:11 AM 610 Views
Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1. - 05/05/2011 03:16:08 AM 555 Views
Apparently the archaeologist thing even happens twice, then... - 05/05/2011 08:45:59 PM 559 Views
Diablo 1 is vastly superior to Diablo 2. Just saying. *NM* - 03/05/2011 02:22:44 PM 384 Views
As I said I haven't played the former, but I really rather doubt it. *NM* - 03/05/2011 10:22:07 PM 265 Views
Diablo 1 wins in the story and atmosphere department. - 03/05/2011 10:37:30 PM 599 Views
If you thought they both had a terrible gameplay... - 04/05/2011 09:41:46 PM 560 Views
Because they're addicting and I'm exaggerating. I have completed both. - 04/05/2011 10:04:40 PM 549 Views

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