Keldorn
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- Joined
- Jun 28, 2007
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1) 2-D isometric view
2) Classic, nuanced artistic renderings
3) Party-based adventuring
4) Distinct recruitable NPC's
5) Very long epic story
6) Uniquely balanced between linear and non-linear
7) Classic D&D character stat details (on character screen side scroll)
8) Minimal but significant primary character stat increases
9) Inter-party dialogue
10) Difficult combat (when played on the originally intended *hardcore* rules setting)
11) Tremendously dynamic, ambient and deep musical compositions
12) Tremendous variety of monsters and foes, some of whom are supremely lethal and will easily eradicate you if you make 1 strategic error (especially throughout the Underdark !!!). Sewer goblins beneath the city ? No so tough.
13) Strong-willed world inhabitants / NPC's
14) Magnificent narration
15) Magnificent (7) chapter progression
16) Magnificent antagonist-based storyline
17) Massive areas, widely varied & unique
18) A dark, ambient atmosphere throughout
19) Lots of conversive dialogue, with 100's of different unique characters
and game-impacting dialogue choices
20) Game-impacting decisions depending on when you commence combat
21) Humour
22) Horror
23) Nebulous neutrality
24) Character levelling is epic, not extremely frequent, therefore it is more significant
than in games which provide for level 120 masterdom
25) SUPERB cutscenes
26) GREAT voice acting
27) Viable and unique play path experience for any alignment & class
There are more, many more, but if you you've already thrown BG2 into the trash, then that is *your* loss.
If you are neutral about BG:2:SOA, then play it, on "Hardcore Rules" (originally intended)difficulty setting. Hit the 'H' key to get a good look at the nuanced environments, beautifully sculpted surroundings, greatness of artistic rendering.
If you play it with an open mind, you will love it, as your path can be uniquely forged in it with 5 party members, 2, or even none (very, very difficult).
Play Oblivion, and you'll see the 2 games are radically different in respect to nearly all game elements. Anyone who equates the 2 games is, by definition, Lumpy-brained.
Introductory Wiki comparison ( *SPOILER* WARNING !!! ) :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_ ... :_Oblivion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur's_Gate_2
I am Keldorn. A *PALADIN*.
My old and battered body needs rest, though I do indeed approve, rather heartilly, of the path we have taken.
Excuse me, for I must leave. I shall wait for you, faithfully I might add, at the Northwestern corner of the sewers, as you approach the "eye" of the hurricane.
Be strong, be brutally honest and forthright, and be true to your character.
Good night.
2) Classic, nuanced artistic renderings
3) Party-based adventuring
4) Distinct recruitable NPC's
5) Very long epic story
6) Uniquely balanced between linear and non-linear
7) Classic D&D character stat details (on character screen side scroll)
8) Minimal but significant primary character stat increases
9) Inter-party dialogue
10) Difficult combat (when played on the originally intended *hardcore* rules setting)
11) Tremendously dynamic, ambient and deep musical compositions
12) Tremendous variety of monsters and foes, some of whom are supremely lethal and will easily eradicate you if you make 1 strategic error (especially throughout the Underdark !!!). Sewer goblins beneath the city ? No so tough.
13) Strong-willed world inhabitants / NPC's
14) Magnificent narration
15) Magnificent (7) chapter progression
16) Magnificent antagonist-based storyline
17) Massive areas, widely varied & unique
18) A dark, ambient atmosphere throughout
19) Lots of conversive dialogue, with 100's of different unique characters
and game-impacting dialogue choices
20) Game-impacting decisions depending on when you commence combat
21) Humour
22) Horror
23) Nebulous neutrality
24) Character levelling is epic, not extremely frequent, therefore it is more significant
than in games which provide for level 120 masterdom
25) SUPERB cutscenes
26) GREAT voice acting
27) Viable and unique play path experience for any alignment & class
There are more, many more, but if you you've already thrown BG2 into the trash, then that is *your* loss.
If you are neutral about BG:2:SOA, then play it, on "Hardcore Rules" (originally intended)difficulty setting. Hit the 'H' key to get a good look at the nuanced environments, beautifully sculpted surroundings, greatness of artistic rendering.
If you play it with an open mind, you will love it, as your path can be uniquely forged in it with 5 party members, 2, or even none (very, very difficult).
Play Oblivion, and you'll see the 2 games are radically different in respect to nearly all game elements. Anyone who equates the 2 games is, by definition, Lumpy-brained.
Introductory Wiki comparison ( *SPOILER* WARNING !!! ) :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_ ... :_Oblivion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur's_Gate_2
I am Keldorn. A *PALADIN*.
My old and battered body needs rest, though I do indeed approve, rather heartilly, of the path we have taken.
Excuse me, for I must leave. I shall wait for you, faithfully I might add, at the Northwestern corner of the sewers, as you approach the "eye" of the hurricane.
Be strong, be brutally honest and forthright, and be true to your character.
Good night.
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