Author Topic: Baldurs Gate (Read 2399 times)

pilonv1 · « **on:** February 28, 2012, 09:01:45 PM »

http://baldursgate.com/

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:04:32 PM »

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Cormacaroni · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:10:51 PM »

So is that new?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:13:47 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 28, 2012, 09:10:51 PM

So is that new?

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/02/28/new-baldur-39-s-gate-project-teased.aspx

Seems like it may just be an update of some kind for the original games, though.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:21:58 PM »

They always said they didn't want to work on IP they didn't own anymore so there likely wouldn't be sequels. But then they did a Sonic game so wtf do i know.

A steam version would be cool but Origin seems more likely, no? Would smash an iPad version tho...

pilonv1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:24:35 PM »

I can't imagine an iPad version being usable. They may have some fancy control scheme though. HD PC versions would be enough for me.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:29:17 PM »

HD PC...using (say) the Dragon Age engine? That'd be a LOT of work....or do you mean just up-rezzed and wide-screened?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:32:50 PM »

Yeah HD 2D remake. I don't think 3D would work, you'd lose a lot of the charm

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:34:42 PM »

Baldur's Gate Chobot dlc

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2012, 10:50:55 PM »

I think Baldur's Gate was added to the Steam registry a while back.

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2012, 10:54:22 PM »

BG2 with DA:O engine would be the best rpg of all time.

archie4208 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2012, 11:03:41 PM »

Ugh

Ugh

Ugh

Let sleeping dogs lie. Nothing will ever match BG2.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:01:11 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 28, 2012, 10:54:22 PM

BG2 with DA:O engine would be the best rpg of all time.

No it wouldn't. It should be 2D

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #13 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:08:21 AM »

Maybe they should devote resources to not making a shitty DA3

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #14 on:** February 29, 2012, 01:39:35 AM »

Weren't the original backgrounds in HD resolutions but Bioware just had to shrink them down for PCs of that era?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #15 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:16:48 AM »

Or you could just buy this:

http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=baldursgatemidweek

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:22:52 AM »

Will play on Xbox

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #17 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:11:14 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on February 29, 2012, 09:16:48 AM

Or you could just buy this:

http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=baldursgatemidweek

Very nice.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** February 29, 2012, 02:20:43 PM »

Is BG1 any good or should I skip to BG2?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #19 on:** February 29, 2012, 02:46:21 PM »

1 was pretty err...something

BG2 + Expansion = ultimate PC RPG

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #20 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:02:17 PM »

BG1 is a lot tougher to get into and really non-linear, not as narratively focused as BG2.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #21 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:08:14 PM »

Stolen from gaf baldurs gate thread.

Eric P · « **Reply #22 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:09:56 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 29, 2012, 02:20:43 PM

Is BG1 any good or should I skip to BG2?

I never got past the first dungeon in BG2. It was so so so annoying.
When I played BG1 for the first time a few years ago I found the ramp up to be much more enjoyable and was only annoyed in the end game.

edited: derp

Positive Touch · « **Reply #23 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:02:48 PM »

fuck bg1. i dont even understand how to not die in that game. the FIRST fucking enemy you come across - that wizard who's waiting for you outside the tavern - could kill my character in one hit; getting past him was total luck. everything when downhill from there.

never played bg2 because of that

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #24 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:03:28 PM »

BG2 is still tough, but nowhere near as brutally hard as BG1.

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:05:52 PM »

bg2 is strategic and the most fulfilling crpg known to man with a fantastic battle system and tactical combat. Bg1 is ass.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #26 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:06:38 PM »

will download bg2 tonite

Himu · « **Reply #27 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:07:31 PM »

Go through the tutorial first

magus · « **Reply #28 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:09:08 PM »

and that's all i remember from playing baldur's gate

Himu · « **Reply #29 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:11:35 PM »

I remember having a wife in a kinky lesbian relationship with a blonde elf who journeys with me and my pals through brothels and troll forests killing dragons and getting my shit wrecked.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #30 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:12:15 PM »

I'm gonna have to bust out BG2 again, aren't I? Yes, I am.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #31 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:13:20 PM »

I've been playing through Neverwinter Nights 1, but it's just so painfully dull in every way. Dull characters, dull locations, dull combat.

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:17:20 PM »

Ever play Icewind Dale?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #33 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:21:32 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 29, 2012, 06:17:20 PM

Ever play Icewind Dale?

I have, yes.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #34 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:30:01 PM »

Story is more rewarding in BG2 if you've played BG1. Also, if you're unfamiliar with D&D rules, it's better to go through BG1 first.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 29, 2012, 07:40:52 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on February 29, 2012, 06:02:48 PM

fuck bg1. i dont even understand how to not die in that game. the FIRST fucking enemy you come across - that wizard who's waiting for you outside the tavern - could kill my character in one hit; getting past him was total luck. everything when downhill from there.

never played bg2 because of that

That's the best part of BG1. I can't remember an RPG that has made the opening hours of a game reflect how weak you are as a low level character

Positive Touch · « **Reply #36 on:** February 29, 2012, 07:45:39 PM »

running around getting killed by everything while my shitwit companions whine at me is not a great way to start a game

pilonv1 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:11:40 PM »

Harden up princess. It's the quickest way to learn the ruleset

Positive Touch · « **Reply #38 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:24:39 PM »

me: "maybe i'll do some exploring and leveling"
companions: "QUIT WASTING TIME WE NEED TO GO TO THE MINES!!"
me: "ffs i dont even know what im doing yet"
companions "WE'LL FUCKING LEAVE WE SWEAR"

*goes to mines*
me: "well we've been here 5 minutes and we're almost dead. lets go to the inn and heal"

*sleeps at inn*
me: "wtf that only gave me 1 hp back"
*stays in a more expensive room*
me: "fuck that only gave me back 3 hp!"
companions: "THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG WE'RE OUT"
me: "FUCK THIS PIECE OF SHIT GAME GIVE ME BACK MY $20"

and that was the end of my time in baldurs gate

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #39 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:45:38 PM »

It has some pretty deep systems that you need to do a bit of reading in order to exploit. This is a good thing, because it's such a long-ass game that shallow combat would be unbearable after a couple of hundred hours. BG/BG2 just keep on giving the more you play. But it may not be for you.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #40 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:07:19 PM »

I loved the IWD games- straight up tactical strategy rpgz

pilonv1 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:15:25 PM »

It's great because you spend a bunch of time being unable to beat down a mosquito, which makes you appreciate your rise to power later in the game so much more. These days it's all EZ mode with lots of DINGS! and free loot.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #42 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:30:08 PM »

Yeah...I spent weeks and weeks playing it a few hrs at a time, dreaming about the day I would finally get TIME STOP

When I did it was orgasmic

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #43 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:06:16 PM »

I really like BG2, Fallout 1 and 2, and Planescape: Torment, but I just couldn't get into BG1.

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