This game worth the money???

Darlon · 01-15-2002, 11:19 PM

How good is it compared to the Original BG2? Is it worth buying? Cuz i'm planning on getting this as soon as I get the money for it.

Btw I heard that the XP cap goes super high. Is this true?

fable · 01-16-2002, 01:35 AM

It's not a standalone, but an add-on, so it doesn't really do to compare it with BG2. But it's one of the best add-ons I've ever played. More linear, certainly, but quite a few new areas, a major new quest, an NPC you can add to your party, a new class (the wild mage), a lot of well-balanced new abilities and spells for all the levels your party can reach, now that the experience cap has been raised, and a lot of fine new plot material (including a surprise visit from an old friend) and new items.

Downunda · 01-16-2002, 07:22 AM

Yup, it sure was worth the money for me!

01-16-2002, 02:35 PM

Minor Spoiler

Although there were a few things they could have added, like more things for Evil Parties to do I thought it was a good game. But, since the game takes place in whole different area then SoA, besides the Watchers Keep Dungeon that is, I think they could have made it a stand alone instead of an add-on. Of course in order to make it a stand alone they would have had to add a whole bunch of stuff to it and it probably woulda cost a whole lot more.

( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!)

Downunda · 01-16-2002, 04:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied:

( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!)

Shame on you! It's people like you that make companies stop making good games because they go out of business! And to brag about it just makes it worse! GRRRRRR [img]graemlins/1pissed.gif[/img]

Micah Foehammer · 01-16-2002, 04:46 PM

Downunda ... check your PM's. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Jonni Voodoo · 01-16-2002, 05:42 PM

It's alright, I suppose. Even though it's an expansion, it is nothing like SoA; too much combat, unimaginative quests, way too much combat, very linear--oh, and did I mention there's too much combat?

They should have just called it Icewind Gate: Throne of Dale.

fable · 01-16-2002, 06:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied:
( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!)

How clever of you to steal money in such a safe fashion from ToB's developers, so that all of us--you included--will find fewer games of this type on store shelves! Yes, a true laugh riot.

Maybe when you reach an age when you start to think, your understanding of the issues involved will change.

If you like something and you want it to continue, it makes sense to pay more for it, not less. This is at the root of buying expensive seats for a concert, or tipping somebody for a service you enjoy. You want it to continue, and you like what they've done. Developers are in the same boat. They work hard, and for many years putting out games. Ripping off a developer means less money for them, and makes their product look poorer to merchandisers who determine how well a product does by how well it sells (naturally enough). By copying a game, you're just helping see to it that fewer games are made in the future.

[ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: fable ]

Ziroc · 01-16-2002, 08:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied:
( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!)

Muh hahah. Your account has been deleted and your IP banned.
I hope all the Producers of the Baldurs Gate series (Which DO read these boards daily) bust you. You are not welcomed here anymore.

Dreamer128 · 01-17-2002, 03:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ziroc:

Muh hahah. Your account has been deleted and your IP banned.
I hope all the Producers of the Baldurs Gate series (Which DO read these boards daily) bust you. You are not welcomed here anymore.

You are kidding right? ....Right? -silence-

01-15-2002, 11:19 PM	#1
Darlon The Magister Join Date: September 24, 2001 Location: United States of America Age: 40 Posts: 122	How good is it compared to the Original BG2? Is it worth buying? Cuz i'm planning on getting this as soon as I get the money for it. Btw I heard that the XP cap goes super high. Is this true? __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[firedevil]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/firedevil.gif\" /> <br />muhahahah feel the burn!!

01-16-2002, 07:22 AM	#3
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 46 Posts: 2,975	Yup, it sure was worth the money for me! __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

01-16-2002, 04:33 PM	#5
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 46 Posts: 2,975	quote: Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied: ( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!) Shame on you! It's people like you that make companies stop making good games because they go out of business! And to brag about it just makes it worse! GRRRRRR [img]graemlins/1pissed.gif[/img] __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

01-16-2002, 04:46 PM	#6
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Downunda ... check your PM's. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

01-16-2002, 06:21 PM	#8
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	quote: Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied: ( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!) How clever of you to steal money in such a safe fashion from ToB's developers, so that all of us--you included--will find fewer games of this type on store shelves! Yes, a true laugh riot. Maybe when you reach an age when you start to think, your understanding of the issues involved will change. If you like something and you want it to continue, it makes sense to pay more for it, not less. This is at the root of buying expensive seats for a concert, or tipping somebody for a service you enjoy. You want it to continue, and you like what they've done. Developers are in the same boat. They work hard, and for many years putting out games. Ripping off a developer means less money for them, and makes their product look poorer to merchandisers who determine how well a product does by how well it sells (naturally enough). By copying a game, you're just helping see to it that fewer games are made in the future. [ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: fable ]

01-16-2002, 01:35 AM	#2
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	It's not a standalone, but an add-on, so it doesn't really do to compare it with BG2. But it's one of the best add-ons I've ever played. More linear, certainly, but quite a few new areas, a major new quest, an NPC you can add to your party, a new class (the wild mage), a lot of well-balanced new abilities and spells for all the levels your party can reach, now that the experience cap has been raised, and a lot of fine new plot material (including a surprise visit from an old friend) and new items.

01-16-2002, 02:35 PM	#4
SiskoSolo Guest Posts: n/a	Minor Spoiler Although there were a few things they could have added, like more things for Evil Parties to do I thought it was a good game. But, since the game takes place in whole different area then SoA, besides the Watchers Keep Dungeon that is, I think they could have made it a stand alone instead of an add-on. Of course in order to make it a stand alone they would have had to add a whole bunch of stuff to it and it probably woulda cost a whole lot more. ( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!)

01-16-2002, 05:42 PM	#7
Jonni Voodoo The Magister Join Date: December 16, 2001 Location: Deep 13 Age: 42 Posts: 124	It's alright, I suppose. Even though it's an expansion, it is nothing like SoA; too much combat, unimaginative quests, way too much combat, very linear--oh, and did I mention there's too much combat? They should have just called it Icewind Gate: Throne of Dale.

01-16-2002, 08:02 PM	#9
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	quote: Originally posted by Ulric The Pittied: ( $$ matter not to me anyway because I just had a freind make a copy of it for me for FREE. I'm just a little copywrite theif aren't I!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!) Muh hahah. Your account has been deleted and your IP banned. I hope all the Producers of the Baldurs Gate series (Which DO read these boards daily) bust you. You are not welcomed here anymore. __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

01-17-2002, 03:18 PM	#10
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	quote: Originally posted by Ziroc: Muh hahah. Your account has been deleted and your IP banned. I hope all the Producers of the Baldurs Gate series (Which DO read these boards daily) bust you. You are not welcomed here anymore. You are kidding right? ....Right? -silence-

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