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Sir Exxon · 01-21-2003, 11:46 AM

1. After BG1 & 2, the Icewind Dale-games are my favourite games. As already mentioned, they are alot of hack 'n slash, but not 100% of the time. You don't need to use yor brain to deal with quests, which probably is the biggest set-back. They are still worth playing, though.

2. As I said, they come in my list right after BG1 & 2. There are big differences, though, and the BG-series would won in a battle between the two set of games. The IWD-serie has it strengths, though, but all in all it really isn't BG. If BG2 was rated 100%, I'd give IWD1 a 60% and IWD2 a 75%. [img]smile.gif[/img]

3. No, it isn't possible. As they use two whole different rule-systems, where in the 2nd game you have to choose skills & feats, it simply wouldn't be possible. Unless you're willing to have many changes to your character.

4. Absolutely. They are one of the better game-series if you ask me, and shouldn't be missed by someone real into CRPGs. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 01-21-2003, 11:50 AM: Message edited by: Sir Exxon ]

01-21-2003, 11:46 AM	#4
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	1. After BG1 & 2, the Icewind Dale-games are my favourite games. As already mentioned, they are alot of hack 'n slash, but not 100% of the time. You don't need to use yor brain to deal with quests, which probably is the biggest set-back. They are still worth playing, though. 2. As I said, they come in my list right after BG1 & 2. There are big differences, though, and the BG-series would won in a battle between the two set of games. The IWD-serie has it strengths, though, but all in all it really isn't BG. If BG2 was rated 100%, I'd give IWD1 a 60% and IWD2 a 75%. [img]smile.gif[/img] 3. No, it isn't possible. As they use two whole different rule-systems, where in the 2nd game you have to choose skills & feats, it simply wouldn't be possible. Unless you're willing to have many changes to your character. 4. Absolutely. They are one of the better game-series if you ask me, and shouldn't be missed by someone real into CRPGs. [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 01-21-2003, 11:50 AM: Message edited by: Sir Exxon ]