This is a kind of poll and may sound tad inappropriate (no offence Memnoch or any other BG2 fans,) but which game is better made in terms of gameplay, sound, graphics and other factors? BG2 (SoA and ToB) or Diablo 2 (plus exp)?

I would have to say, D2 plays better on lower-end machines cause it doesnt take as much computing power. BG2 graphics are better than D2, D2 has more action which is why i like it [img]smile.gif[/img] . BG2 is cool because it has a more RPG aspect than Action. BG2 has better sound but D2 is pretty cool if you surround sound :D

D1 is better than D2. D2 is a rehash thus gets tired fairly quickly. BG2's replayability is far superior. MHO.

Diablo xpac is better than diablo 2. Diablo is better than diablo 2. SoA is better than diablo.

I'd pick the original Diablo over Baldur's Gate 1 or 2 for pure entertainment. BG2 when I feel like sitting in a chair all day and relaxing.

D2's sounds are better, but I'll take BGII for fun, any day. Hey, what'd you expect, this is the BGII forum.

I like them both, but if you have a good item in diablo, u feel much better than when you find a new one in bg, because in bg the items stay in the same place, time after time, in diablo the items are always somewhere else

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Aapje:
I like them both, but if you have a good item in diablo, u feel much better than when you find a new one in bg, because in bg the items stay in the same place, time after time, in diablo the items are always somewhere else<hr></blockquote>

And for that very reason, you dont feel any achievement at all because its all random. Its such a hit-and-miss affair. You dont really do anything to EARN the item because if its there, its there. If its not, then go kill some more unique monsters. You play the same game over and over and over again. There's no variation in how you must do anything. The only thing Diablo 1 has going for it is its environment, which is bar none the most impressive and immersive I've ever seen.

but the process of building a character is rather strategical

in DII, how you built a character does affect his power, so still feel the acheivement

i used to be a huge fan of the diablo games bfore i found bg 2 etc but really after a while there is only so much you can do it gets too boring too quick Bg rules all

I like bg more than diablo, but when you have a really good item in diablo like tall rashas mask,( or the whole set) u feel much more sattisfied than when you have a good "set" of items in bg

Yes, when you find a set of items in Diablo 2 it is much more satisfyng than in BG2 not only beacause they influence play more, you can trade them on Battle.Net and it repays for a long time of searching.

Isn't it a little biased to compare diablo 2(an action game) and BGII(a role playing) on a site that is pro role playing and pro BGII.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Lucre:
Yes, when you find a set of items in Diablo 2 it is much more satisfyng than in BG2 not only beacause they influence play more, you can trade them on Battle.Net and it repays for a long time of searching.<hr></blockquote>

yep, than go on ebay and sell them to dumb people :D

Just one thing. Consider the cheat/hack factor. In D2 (and D1 for the matter), when someone cheats it makes the game worthless. In BG2, a little hack would not hurt, but minorly effects the game. In D2 someone is capable of killing you with a simple click (while having their hacks activated). While in BG2, you would actually have to summon something (CLUAConsole) or create a scroll, which takes time. Also, this theory of dieing and being resurrected in town, why (and how?) There are many things about D2 that irritate me, but BG has always been there when I was down.

i agree, but i really hated the cheaters on battle.net

BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!! BGII !!!

Alright, my purist opinion-
Neglecting computer requirements, monitors, sound blasters, or bugs...

I think D2 doesn't stand a chance when polling against BGII, though I still think lots of people will vote D2 since its a better selling game!

[Do not be anguished by my comments D2 lovers, I just said it with my own thoughts, nothing concerning you guys!]

Baldurs gate urinates all over Diablo 2.

um. has anybody noticed that D2's target audience is basicaly "the people who cant handle full on RPG like BG" plus those that dont want to. i admit, i played and enjoyed them both - but to get a full set on D2 items in one game is near impossible - and going through again, even on a harder skill level, its just like, why?

basicaly d2 will gather dust for years, while BG1 will get cleaned off every time i take a party through BG2 and need to start a new one. i might solo through them both. is it possible to get a monk in BG1? i know youd need a patch to do it.the point if BG2 has more variety and longetivity. its just better. although you dont get to paint the dungeon in arterial red, but i can live without that.

I think they are not comparable enough though

Diablo 1 and 2 are hack and slash with skill/level gaining
(It is basic enough to be able to make a console version I reckon which says it all really)

BG series is a more involved game altogether which isn't all about "if it moves kill it", there is a lot of interaction, places to visit.....is just way more

In reference to the original post of which game is better MADE, I'll have to go with D2 because it has yet to end my game prematurely with bugs like B2 has done twice(stuck in drow town, and Eldar Elf turns hostile with auto kill of main guy).

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