This or BG1?

armageddon272 · 02-08-2005, 08:45 PM

Well, I feel a little out of place in the forum since the only game here listed that I have is Morrowind. So I;m thinking of buying either Baldur's Gate or BGII. Is either one really better? I don't know much about the stories (Not much translates to none) but I hear realy good things. Is the BG series like Elder Scrolls in the way that the seperate games don't have a connected story? Or should I buy BG1 so I can understand BG2 later? I can assume that BG2 is larger and/or has better graphics, and I know it's a large open-ended game, but which is the better buy?

Q'alooaith · 02-08-2005, 08:48 PM

I'd suggest you get both and play BG1 with tutu..

But that's just me, BG2 is better grafics, though you miss out a lot of gameplay by jumping into BG2 off the bat..

Don't read the walkthroughs the first time you play, they will totaly spoil your game if you do.

Dace De'Briago · 02-08-2005, 08:59 PM

If I absolutely *had* to buy one of the games, I'd get BG1 and Tales of the Sword Coast expansion.

That way, if you decide that you do like the game you can at least carry on your adventures once you've saved up enough for BG2.

Sir Goulum · 02-08-2005, 09:25 PM

You should be able to get both for at most $60 Canadian, including expansions. You don't need BG2 to play it (I certainly managed), it's just a few of the dialouge options you have seem sorta odd to the new player. (Like you meet somebody, that you yourself obviously don't know, but one of the options is "Hey, didn't I kill you back at blahblahblha?" and you're like whaaaa?

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Link · 02-09-2005, 08:24 AM

While Baldur's Gate 1 has (in my eyes) a steeper lurning curve than Baldur's Gate 2, I sincerely advise you to buy the former before attempting to try the latter. Not only will this work out better storywise, you'll also be playing with the knowledge that you have a follow-up available, which is - debatably - better (if possible!) than Baldur's Gate 1. You'll never know until you try though.

Black Robed One · 02-09-2005, 12:51 PM

IMHO, Baldur’s Gate II is (IMHO) better then Baldur’s Game I (I’ve played both, but I have only BG1 at the moment), as BG2 has (IMHO) a longer and more interesting storyline and some VERY interesting interactions between NPCs and between the main character and NPCs (BG1 has more recruitable NPCs, though).

However, just like many others before me, I’d advice you to start playing with BG1; if you start playing BG2, you will miss much of a storyline, and if you move to BG1 later, some important events will be spoiled for you by BG2. Moreover, when you finish with BG1 you can go ahead and import your BG1 character into BG2, as it is meant to be.

TheGodThatFailed · 02-09-2005, 02:25 PM

Start with BG1, then, when you despire the engine, get BG2.

armageddon272 · 02-09-2005, 03:14 PM

So the story is continued form the first to the next? That's plenty of reason to get BG1 first then. Although I'm still not entirely sure if I'm gonna buy either one of 'em. Oh, and will it cause a problem later if I buy this game used? Cause I know some games (like AvP 2) you can't play online if it's used because someone else already registered that game. Anything like that in BG or BG2?

Stonewarrior · 02-09-2005, 04:49 PM

I bought BG 1 about a month and a half ago and about halfway through knew I would have to get BG 2 (and will soon get ToB). I bought the games on e-bay and have had no problems (one I downloaded the patch that is). [img]smile.gif[/img] The games are HIGHLY addictive IMO...at least until you finish it the first time....I haven't tried going through BG 1 again yet.

Sir Goulum · 02-09-2005, 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by armageddon272:
So the story is continued form the first to the next? That's plenty of reason to get BG1 first then. Although I'm still not entirely sure if I'm gonna buy either one of 'em. Oh, and will it cause a problem later if I buy this game used? Cause I know some games (like AvP 2) you can't play online if it's used because someone else already registered that game. Anything like that in BG or BG2?

Well, it's not like you have to have played BGI to play BGII and understand it. Sure, you meet many of the characters from BGI, and have interactions that BGI would (maybe) help you understand, but for the completely new player BGII is still excellent. I myself have never played BGI, and I understand the game completely.

02-08-2005, 08:48 PM	#2
Q'alooaith Emerald Dragon Join Date: December 10, 2003 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 961	I'd suggest you get both and play BG1 with tutu.. But that's just me, BG2 is better grafics, though you miss out a lot of gameplay by jumping into BG2 off the bat.. Don't read the walkthroughs the first time you play, they will totaly spoil your game if you do. __________________ -Jenn

02-09-2005, 08:24 AM	#5
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	While Baldur's Gate 1 has (in my eyes) a steeper lurning curve than Baldur's Gate 2, I sincerely advise you to buy the former before attempting to try the latter. Not only will this work out better storywise, you'll also be playing with the knowledge that you have a follow-up available, which is - debatably - better (if possible!) than Baldur's Gate 1. You'll never know until you try though. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

02-09-2005, 12:51 PM	#6
Black Robed One Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 16, 2005 Location: Shadow of the Dragon Age: 41 Posts: 23	IMHO, Baldur’s Gate II is (IMHO) better then Baldur’s Game I (I’ve played both, but I have only BG1 at the moment), as BG2 has (IMHO) a longer and more interesting storyline and some VERY interesting interactions between NPCs and between the main character and NPCs (BG1 has more recruitable NPCs, though). However, just like many others before me, I’d advice you to start playing with BG1; if you start playing BG2, you will miss much of a storyline, and if you move to BG1 later, some important events will be spoiled for you by BG2. Moreover, when you finish with BG1 you can go ahead and import your BG1 character into BG2, as it is meant to be. __________________ [img]\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/signature.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />Black Robed One, a member of the Cherry Fanclub.

02-09-2005, 02:25 PM	#7
TheGodThatFailed Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 18, 2004 Location: Where silent gods stand guard Age: 34 Posts: 699	Start with BG1, then, when you despire the engine, get BG2. __________________ Oh, Dreadful angel of mine...<br />Enrich me with the vastenss of your being...<br />Rigid father, Teach me hto comprehend...<br />I\'ll commit myself to understand...

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02-08-2005, 08:45 PM	#1
armageddon272 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Maine, feel sorry for me Age: 34 Posts: 1,163	Well, I feel a little out of place in the forum since the only game here listed that I have is Morrowind. So I;m thinking of buying either Baldur's Gate or BGII. Is either one really better? I don't know much about the stories (Not much translates to none) but I hear realy good things. Is the BG series like Elder Scrolls in the way that the seperate games don't have a connected story? Or should I buy BG1 so I can understand BG2 later? I can assume that BG2 is larger and/or has better graphics, and I know it's a large open-ended game, but which is the better buy?

02-08-2005, 08:59 PM	#3
Dace De'Briago Silver Dragon Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Wales Age: 44 Posts: 1,617	If I absolutely had to buy one of the games, I'd get BG1 and Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. That way, if you decide that you do like the game you can at least carry on your adventures once you've saved up enough for BG2.

02-08-2005, 09:25 PM	#4
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	You should be able to get both for at most $60 Canadian, including expansions. You don't need BG2 to play it (I certainly managed), it's just a few of the dialouge options you have seem sorta odd to the new player. (Like you meet somebody, that you yourself obviously don't know, but one of the options is "Hey, didn't I kill you back at blahblahblha?" and you're like whaaaa? )

02-09-2005, 03:14 PM	#8
armageddon272 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Maine, feel sorry for me Age: 34 Posts: 1,163	So the story is continued form the first to the next? That's plenty of reason to get BG1 first then. Although I'm still not entirely sure if I'm gonna buy either one of 'em. Oh, and will it cause a problem later if I buy this game used? Cause I know some games (like AvP 2) you can't play online if it's used because someone else already registered that game. Anything like that in BG or BG2?

02-09-2005, 04:49 PM	#9
Stonewarrior Manshoon Join Date: January 10, 2005 Location: Independence, MO Age: 54 Posts: 234	I bought BG 1 about a month and a half ago and about halfway through knew I would have to get BG 2 (and will soon get ToB). I bought the games on e-bay and have had no problems (one I downloaded the patch that is). [img]smile.gif[/img] The games are HIGHLY addictive IMO...at least until you finish it the first time....I haven't tried going through BG 1 again yet.

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