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Originally posted by Masklinn:
About IWD1/IWD2 :
1) How good are they... ?
2) ...compared to BG1/BG2 ?
3) Still able to play the 1st then get the same char into the 2nd ?
4) Worth buying ?
Thx. 
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1 & 2) Depends on what you like... If you're into mindless hack 'n slash (or tactical battles, depends on your perspective
), IWD is the game for you. Storyline-wise, they're not that great and extremely linear. Don't expect too many sidequests, though Icewind Dale 2 is a lot better in the sidequest- and storyline-department than IWD1 was.
3) No... In Icewind Dale 2, you'll start all over again. They have different rulesets as well (IWD1 uses 2nd edition core rules, IWD2 third edition), so I don't think you'll be able to import your IWD1-character directly into IWD2, either. Though I'm not 100% sure about that, haven't tried it myself yet... There could be some kind of converter.
4) See 1 and 2. Depends on the kind of games you like. If you like hack 'n slash, this is a decent game for you. If you prefer games with a good storyline however, I'd suggest you go out and buy Planescape: Torment instead. If you like a bit of everything and you're thirsty for more games based on the same engine (like me
), they're both decent games to have. Though I prefer Icewind Dale 2 over the first one. More game-options, better storyline, more quests, more variety in enemies and challenges. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ 01-21-2003, 11:19 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]