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.
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.
So I gotta know if this is happening to anyone else...
30/04/2011 01:22:24 AM
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you must gather your party before venturing forth
30/04/2011 10:16:34 AM
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oh god....I hope that narrator makes lots of money. He DESERVES it
30/04/2011 10:01:01 PM
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This behaviour must not continue. Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
30/04/2011 11:43:38 PM
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the best. Particularly since follow-ups having come CLOSE :rollups:
01/05/2011 12:25:01 AM
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To me, yes, but then I'm currently playing it, so not as odd.
01/05/2011 12:25:17 AM
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live by the sword live a good long time!
01/05/2011 01:30:21 AM
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I've never played the first one - sounds like there are some good lines there too. *NM*
01/05/2011 09:44:48 PM
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...how could you play the follow-ups without playing the first one?
02/05/2011 01:18:12 AM
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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
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Yeah, exactly... I don't really feel the loss.
02/05/2011 10:50:04 PM
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to put it simply, you're wrong about the gameplay.
03/05/2011 01:42:10 PM
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hi 5* *NM*
03/05/2011 02:16:17 PM
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It might clarify things a bit if I say I've never played tabletop RPGs.
03/05/2011 10:21:34 PM
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Baldur's Gate requires level grinding though.
03/05/2011 11:47:30 PM
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you don't grind
04/05/2011 08:36:12 AM
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Depends on your perspective I guess.
04/05/2011 06:49:52 PM
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so does every game, honestly. LIFE is level grinding.
04/05/2011 10:15:26 AM
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That's not true, and you know it's not true - you've talked about playing games that don't have it
04/05/2011 01:18:51 PM
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No. Specifically, I was commenting on Baldur's Gate compared to Shadows of Amn.
04/05/2011 07:04:55 PM
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I wasn't aware you were specifically comaring BG to SoA.
04/05/2011 07:43:32 PM
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Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1.
05/05/2011 12:45:55 AM
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Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1.
05/05/2011 01:16:04 AM
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Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1.
05/05/2011 02:41:11 AM
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Re: Ah, sorry then. Yes, it was in reply to the improvements of BG2 to BG1.
05/05/2011 03:16:08 AM
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I do have the impression that SoA (and certainly ToB) swings a bit the other way regarding mages.
04/05/2011 09:40:12 PM
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Yes. It's not the fault of the games though, they're using D&D rules, so it comes with the territory
05/05/2011 12:25:21 AM
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Diablo 1 is vastly superior to Diablo 2. Just saying. *NM*
03/05/2011 02:22:44 PM
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As I said I haven't played the former, but I really rather doubt it. *NM*
03/05/2011 10:22:07 PM
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Diablo 1 wins in the story and atmosphere department.
03/05/2011 10:37:30 PM
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If you thought they both had a terrible gameplay...
04/05/2011 09:41:46 PM
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Because they're addicting and I'm exaggerating. I have completed both.
04/05/2011 10:04:40 PM
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