Should i buy it...

FelixJaeger · 06-12-2002, 05:24 PM

well im kinda gettin into rpg's at the mo and ive played some of the newer rpg's like morrorwind and dungeon siege which is not as rpg-ish as i thort it shud have been, it should have been more like morrorwind.so neway given in mind that i like the whole character building thing and the hack and slash is ok for a while do you think i should by BG2?got ne other suggestions if not?cool, J:J

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Sazerac · 06-12-2002, 07:51 PM

Dude, in one word: YES!

Get BG2 and ToB expansion if you can. Both are pretty much on sale, and you may even be able to buy them bundled together. There is far more storyline in them than in Dungeon Siege, which is fun in its own right as well, but not much replayability.

Basically, the graphics suck compared to Dungeon Siege, but the storyline and character building is worth it.

Cheers,
-Sazerac

SixOfSpades · 06-12-2002, 11:01 PM

NOTE: If it's roleplaying and storyline you're after, buy BG1 and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast, FIRST. Its plot is even better (in my opinion) than BG2's, and since it's been out for so long, it's dirt cheap: Last week I saw BG1 and ToSC "The Original Saga" for all of $15. Also, if you spend a couple of months in BG1, BG2 will be that much cheaper when you get around to buying IT.

Hayashi · 06-12-2002, 11:15 PM

Definitely!!
You may also want to try Planescape: Torment for an "out of this world" experience. Less combat intensive, but very, very intriguing plot. Lots of room for your character to grow.

Xero279 · 06-13-2002, 12:03 AM

YES!! BUY IT RIGHT NOW!!! I had doubts about getting it at first (i had just came from beating d2 over and over and over with a 77 sorceress so i needed a new game

) but i got it anyway and MAN this is the best rpg in my opinion. this is my fav game now [img]smile.gif[/img]

bulletsponge · 06-13-2002, 08:40 AM

NO!!!!!!!
oh wait, what are we talkin about here? oh the game, YES buy it, its worth it. i was in your spot just a few months ago, never played a real rpg either, but now i love BG2 ( curses, my only computer that can run BG2 wont have enough room to install SOA

)

bonus smiley- [img]graemlins/moon.gif[/img]

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Sir Exxon · 06-13-2002, 10:11 AM

YES! Buy the game NOW!

No better RPG has ever been made! Also buy ToB with once. I promise you, you'll love it! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Mellagar · 06-13-2002, 11:12 AM

Indeed I agree with what has been said, they are without a doubt the best of the rpg's I played thus far. If you feel inclined to, and have a few coin for it, I would suggest purchasing BGI, and TotSC, so as to get you into the storyline better, and give some experience at how the game works.

Suzaku · 06-13-2002, 11:17 AM

Ditto. Bg1 is an added bonus, but you will not be disappointed!! Get it at all costs!! Plus there's tons o ppl here to help if you get stuck.

06-12-2002, 07:51 PM	#2
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Dude, in one word: YES! Get BG2 and ToB expansion if you can. Both are pretty much on sale, and you may even be able to buy them bundled together. There is far more storyline in them than in Dungeon Siege, which is fun in its own right as well, but not much replayability. Basically, the graphics suck compared to Dungeon Siege, but the storyline and character building is worth it. Cheers, -Sazerac __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

06-12-2002, 11:01 PM	#3
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	NOTE: If it's roleplaying and storyline you're after, buy BG1 and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast, FIRST. Its plot is even better (in my opinion) than BG2's, and since it's been out for so long, it's dirt cheap: Last week I saw BG1 and ToSC "The Original Saga" for all of $15. Also, if you spend a couple of months in BG1, BG2 will be that much cheaper when you get around to buying IT. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

06-12-2002, 11:15 PM	#4
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	Definitely!! You may also want to try Planescape: Torment for an "out of this world" experience. Less combat intensive, but very, very intriguing plot. Lots of room for your character to grow. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

06-13-2002, 12:03 AM	#5
Xero279 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 37 Posts: 1,360	YES!! BUY IT RIGHT NOW!!! I had doubts about getting it at first (i had just came from beating d2 over and over and over with a 77 sorceress so i needed a new game ) but i got it anyway and MAN this is the best rpg in my opinion. this is my fav game now [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ <br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[music04]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/music04.gif\" /> Live to Rock, Rock to Live <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rocking2]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rocking2.gif\" /> <br />[url]\"http://www.livejournal.com/users/Xero279\" target=\"_blank\">...From The Mind of Xero</a>

06-13-2002, 08:40 AM	#6
bulletsponge Dungeon Master Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: tx Posts: 97	NO!!!!!!! oh wait, what are we talkin about here? oh the game, YES buy it, its worth it. i was in your spot just a few months ago, never played a real rpg either, but now i love BG2 ( curses, my only computer that can run BG2 wont have enough room to install SOA ) bonus smiley- [img]graemlins/moon.gif[/img] [ 06-13-2002, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: bulletsponge ] __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[2gunfire]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/2gunfire.gif\" /> Go ahead, make my day!

06-12-2002, 05:24 PM	#1
FelixJaeger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 26, 2002 Location: The Cloudy Town Of Hellview Age: 37 Posts: 1,202	well im kinda gettin into rpg's at the mo and ive played some of the newer rpg's like morrorwind and dungeon siege which is not as rpg-ish as i thort it shud have been, it should have been more like morrorwind.so neway given in mind that i like the whole character building thing and the hack and slash is ok for a while do you think i should by BG2?got ne other suggestions if not?cool, J:J [img]graemlins/knight.gif[/img]

06-13-2002, 10:11 AM	#7
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	YES! Buy the game NOW! No better RPG has ever been made! Also buy ToB with once. I promise you, you'll love it! [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-13-2002, 11:12 AM	#8
Mellagar Avatar Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Far from where I was, nearer where I wish. Age: 42 Posts: 563	Indeed I agree with what has been said, they are without a doubt the best of the rpg's I played thus far. If you feel inclined to, and have a few coin for it, I would suggest purchasing BGI, and TotSC, so as to get you into the storyline better, and give some experience at how the game works.

06-13-2002, 11:17 AM	#9
Suzaku Drow Warrior Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Canada, AB Age: 39 Posts: 264	Ditto. Bg1 is an added bonus, but you will not be disappointed!! Get it at all costs!! Plus there's tons o ppl here to help if you get stuck. __________________ <br />Irresponsibility: No single raindrop will believe that it is to blame for the resulting flood. -Anonymous <br />IW PT Sig-Artist

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