...BG1 will seem rather simple as far as weapons and spells, character abillities go etc...but it does have an excellent story line and there are some nasty enemies to contend with, it would certainly enhance your bg2 playing experience and give you valuable insight into who you are, where you came from and who Gorien and Searvok are, how u met ,Minsc, Kalid, Jaheira and much, much more. I would highly recommend that you play it.
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Hesperex Freth: 1st son of Matron Mother Shi'nayne Freth, 1st house of Ched'Nesad. Weapon master and patron of house Freth.