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ryaldin · 11-05-2002, 03:49 AM

If you own Baldur's Gate, then the Tales of the Sword Coast EXPANSION will add some extras to your game. If it's the conglomerate Baldur's Gate with TotSC already in it, then you're fine to purchase it, and not need anything else. As far as which game to purchase, that's up to the type of gaming you enjoy. Baldur's Gate has a very expansive map, with literally hundreds of subquests, and different areas to go to, and differnt things to do, completely independant of the main plot. IWD is a more linear game, structured around the main storyline, and it doesn't allow you to really explore as much, you're mostly confined to exploring the areas that are important to the main plot. Both games are quite long and involving, both have expansions (Tales of the Sword Coast for Baldur's Gate, and Heart of Winter for IWD) and both have online downloadable expansions. In addition to this, You can export your character from BG1 to BG2. I'm not entirely positive but I think you can do the same for IWD1 and IWD2. Really it ocmes down to the type of plot you like: Linear hack and slash (IWD) or slightly more strategic, with lower level fighting and level advancement (BG).

11-05-2002, 03:49 AM	#2
ryaldin Elminster Join Date: April 23, 2002 Location: Helena, MT Age: 42 Posts: 458	If you own Baldur's Gate, then the Tales of the Sword Coast EXPANSION will add some extras to your game. If it's the conglomerate Baldur's Gate with TotSC already in it, then you're fine to purchase it, and not need anything else. As far as which game to purchase, that's up to the type of gaming you enjoy. Baldur's Gate has a very expansive map, with literally hundreds of subquests, and different areas to go to, and differnt things to do, completely independant of the main plot. IWD is a more linear game, structured around the main storyline, and it doesn't allow you to really explore as much, you're mostly confined to exploring the areas that are important to the main plot. Both games are quite long and involving, both have expansions (Tales of the Sword Coast for Baldur's Gate, and Heart of Winter for IWD) and both have online downloadable expansions. In addition to this, You can export your character from BG1 to BG2. I'm not entirely positive but I think you can do the same for IWD1 and IWD2. Really it ocmes down to the type of plot you like: Linear hack and slash (IWD) or slightly more strategic, with lower level fighting and level advancement (BG). __________________ [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/10817323/260901\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"My style? You could call it the art of fighting without really fighting.\"<br /><br />\"Something vexes thee?\"