Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[Agesilaus]

So is it shit? Does it even feel like a bg game?

 

[Raghar]

found a good thread here about this

https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGat...dbackbalance_dont_bend_existing_5e_mechanics/

I assumed the burning surfaces were just placeholder from D:OS2. For DnD 5E a burning surface should be massively more OP, and harder to get.

Instead, I missed the bugbear, hit the massive pool of blood underneath him, froze it, and all 5 allied characters I had swarming the thing immediately fell over. And the bugbear made his save and stayed standing. Absolutely unforgivable.

This would be great when it would happen on critical miss.

It wouldn't be great when this spell freezing surfaces under the person cause slipping of people around him, when the was hit by this spell. DnD 5E says it applies slowdown in movement ONLY ON PERSON THAT WAS HIT.

Larian should learn a game development should be also about adaptation different words have different rules. Just because some system worked somehow in his own games, doesn't mean it would work when he'd try to create a game about possibly more realistic setting.

I doubt BG3 would work well with BELEGAR.

 

[Drakortha]

So is it shit? Does it even feel like a bg game?

It's a huge pile of shit. It just hasn't sunk in yet for all the deniers.

 

[Gargaune]

Popped open the main campaign file

[...]

Confirmed races:
Dragonborn

Oh, and if the Early Access campaign can be disassembled, does that mean Early Access n00d mods are coming? What would that even look like, just the left boob?

 

[Lacrymas]

It's very possible the balancing isn't done yet and the behavior of surfaces is just a holdover from D:OS2. From what I'm seeing, this game is at least a year away from release.

 

[Drakortha]

It's very possible the balancing isn't done yet and the behavior of surfaces is just a holdover from D:OS2. From what I'm seeing, this game is at least a year away from release.

I'm pretty sure the game was released a few days ago. And the whole thing is a holdover from D:OS2. Yet somehow it's more awful.

 

[Fedora Master]

So is it shit? Does it even feel like a bg game?

It's a Larian game with a DnD coat of paint. You either like their design or you don't.

 

[Drakortha]

Larian just crapped out a diarrhea turd on everyones head. But give them about a year to clean up, wipe down the walls and polish the turd a little, and it should turn out a fine game.

 

[Agesilaus]

Thanks. That's what I assumed. I've never liked any of the Larian games.

 

[Lacrymas]

Larian just crapped out a diarrhea turd on everyones head. But give them about a year to clean up, wipe down the walls and polish the turd a little, and it should turn out a fine game.

I'm not trying to defend Larian and be that guy that says "it's only a beta, guys", but it's only Early Access, guys. Expecting it to be ultra polished and ready for consumption is dumb. Depending on what exactly you don't like, it's very possible for that to change. Writing is obviously not going to change, but stuff like graphics, balancing, class features, etc. is.

 

[d1r]

So is it shit? Does it even feel like a bg game?

It's a Larian game with a DnD coat of paint. You either like their design or you don't.

Half of their shitty design is gone though because of 5e, so that's a plus. Definitely plays better than DiV2 already.

 

[Terenty]

I wonder if they will have the budget for the rest of the game to be on the same level as this first act.

I can't imagine how many resources it will take to create a freaking city like Baldur's Gate packed with content.

 

[ChildInTime]

As we all suspected the tiefling nigress is a companion, as well as someone named Helia - a werewolf girl,

Spoiler

Minsc is a companion too.

Everyone who has an INCLUSION_ tag to them is a playable character, this includes Shadowheart, Astarion, Gale, Wyll, Lae'zel, and also Helia, Karlach, and

Spoiler

Minsc.

Spoiler

 

[Drakortha]

Larian just crapped out a diarrhea turd on everyones head. But give them about a year to clean up, wipe down the walls and polish the turd a little, and it should turn out a fine game.

I'm not trying to defend Larian and be that guy that says "it's only a beta, guys", but it's only Early Access, guys. Expecting it to be ultra polished and ready for consumption is dumb. Depending on what exactly you don't like, it's very possible for that to change. Writing is obviously not going to change, but stuff like graphics, balancing, class features, etc. is.

The fundamental problem with this game won't change. That is, it's a soulless, commercialized, passionless cash grab that is released during a time when 90% of mainstream releases are the same thing. BG3 is no exception and it's no wonder they shit it out asap with Early Access so they could cash out before the end of the year. EA is just Pre-Ordering under a new coat of paint.

Don't waste your time expecting this might change beyond the obvious things like balancing, polishing the cutscenes/animations etc, because that's all the market expects from Larian. Polishing, Balance updates, and more cute videos of Swen in armor. Enjoy!

 

[Lacrymas]

Oh, yes, 90% of mainstream releases ARE 5E turn-based RPGs. My bad.

 

[Fedora Master]

So is it shit? Does it even feel like a bg game?

It's a Larian game with a DnD coat of paint. You either like their design or you don't.

Half of their shitty design is gone though because of 5e, so that's a plus. Definitely plays better than DiV2 already.

The map design annoys the shit out of me. It manages to be both bland and cluttered.

 

[Drakortha]

Oh, yes, 90% of mainstream releases ARE 5E turn-based RPGs. My bad.

FUCK! You got me there man.

 

[NJClaw]

As we all suspected the tiefling nigress is a companion, as well as someone named Helia - a werewolf girl,

Spoiler

Minsc is a companion too.

Everyone who has an INCLUSION_ tag to them is a playable character, this includes Shadowheart, Astarion, Gale, Wyll, Lae'zel, and also Helia, Karlach, and

Spoiler

Minsc.

Spoiler

fantadomat

Got something to say, fantadumbtard?

 

[Lacrymas]

Oh, yes, 90% of mainstream releases ARE 5E turn-based RPGs. My bad.

FUCK! You got me there man.

Here's an experiment - why do you think BG3 is "soulless and commercialized" like "90% of mainstream releases"?

 

[Darkwind]

Hold up a minute... why do you know what happens when you play a drow?

Forgive me brother, for the +Cha and +Dex was too charming for a warlock.
.

When you play a Drow, do you get sunlight penalties? In the game I mean

No, completely removed.
Still not a good race, but no longer awfull.
And you get A LOT of reactivity. So many Drow dialogue options.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

For the lorefags out there, is the Seldarine Drow subrace available at character creation a matriarchal culture akin to the Underdark Drows?

Also, the description for the subrace states that "Drow are the result of an ancient schism between the elven deities Corellon Larethian and Lolth. The latter's treachery drove the drow into the Underdark, where they splintered into warring factions. Seldarine drow can be found seeking allies from all over Faerun, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth - and each other - by any means necessary." So from what I gather... they worship the same Elven chief god as the high and wood elves?

 

[Lacrymas]

The "good" drow worship Eilistraee usually. I'm not sure if the Seldarine are the "good drow", though.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

The "good" drow worship Eilistraee usually. I'm not sure if the Seldarine are the "good drow", though.

But are the good Drows still matriarchal? I was under the impression that the matriarchal aspect of their society is tied to the primacy of Lolth.

 

[Lacrymas]

Yes, they are.

 

[Quillon]

Played most of the EA I believe, done with the bog but haven't went into goblin camps yet. Anyway, game's pretty great even in its somewhat buggy state, haters will secretly enjoy it most centainly :D