BGI

cyber7 · 04-26-2002, 11:23 AM

I start playing the Saga whit BGII:SoA, tehn of corse I play ToB, but now I was tinkin if I should play BG and Tales of the Sword Coast, Do you think it worth it?

Sir Exxon · 04-26-2002, 11:25 AM

Since I dont have the game, I cant help you, but I can give you a tip:
Post in the BG1-forum.

cyber7 · 04-26-2002, 11:43 AM

I was tinking in put it on the forum, but the question realy belongs here, cause I wold like thet someone thet had played the 2, can tell me if it's good now thet i now the end of the story go back, tanks anyway

04-26-2002, 11:54 AM

Cyber7, I believe it is worthwhile playing the game all the way through with the same character at least once. Having Imoen, Jaheira and Minsc from near the beginning of BG1, through TotSC, then through BG2 and ToB is also a fantastic experience.

BG1 is difficult to play after spending a lot of time in BG2, but with enough time and effort, is very satisfying.

Lewzbel · 04-26-2002, 11:58 AM

I'd say its definitely worth playing. I haven't gone back to it since doing bg2, but the thought has crossed my mind. Let us know how it turns out [img]smile.gif[/img]

fable · 04-26-2002, 01:12 PM

In general, my reactions to BG1 were mixed. Compared to BG2:

1) Far less party NPC interaction
2) What party interaction existed, was repetitive and unimaginative
3) Lots and lots of FedX quests ("Get me the Bgr of EEEargh.")
4) No direct movement to distant areas. You walk every step. Boooooring after the first time, because there nothing to do.
5) Very poor movement algorithms.
6) Superior game balance (far less high end spells and items)
7) Poor tracking of quests.
8) No auto-notations on maps. Really tough when you got into the main city.
9) Predictable, static main plot.
10) Few large, complex quests.
11) Very few puzzles.
12) Same basic graphics, combat system and interface.

If you enjoyed BG2, I'd suggest Planescape: Torment. Excellent CRPG, and now selling for around $10 in many places.

Lanthir · 04-26-2002, 02:51 PM

Um I find it fun to play all the way from BGI till Tob

Spolier

as for walking everywhere that is not correct. Once an area is on your map you can alwass go directly there. To get an area on you rmap ou just have to leave a area next to it and even if ou do not go to that new area it will be on your map.

04-26-2002, 11:23 AM	#1
cyber7 The Magister Join Date: March 12, 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 128	I start playing the Saga whit BGII:SoA, tehn of corse I play ToB, but now I was tinkin if I should play BG and Tales of the Sword Coast, Do you think it worth it? __________________ _cyber7_

04-26-2002, 11:43 AM	#3
cyber7 The Magister Join Date: March 12, 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 128	I was tinking in put it on the forum, but the question realy belongs here, cause I wold like thet someone thet had played the 2, can tell me if it's good now thet i now the end of the story go back, tanks anyway __________________ _cyber7_

04-26-2002, 02:51 PM	#7
Lanthir Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: April 3, 2002 Location: West Palm Beach Age: 43 Posts: 612	Um I find it fun to play all the way from BGI till Tob Spolier as for walking everywhere that is not correct. Once an area is on your map you can alwass go directly there. To get an area on you rmap ou just have to leave a area next to it and even if ou do not go to that new area it will be on your map. __________________ <br /><br />[url]\"http://home.talkcity.com/ImaginaryPl/lanthir/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">All About Lanthir</a>

04-26-2002, 11:25 AM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 35 Posts: 5,367	Since I dont have the game, I cant help you, but I can give you a tip: Post in the BG1-forum.

04-26-2002, 11:54 AM	#4
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	Cyber7, I believe it is worthwhile playing the game all the way through with the same character at least once. Having Imoen, Jaheira and Minsc from near the beginning of BG1, through TotSC, then through BG2 and ToB is also a fantastic experience. BG1 is difficult to play after spending a lot of time in BG2, but with enough time and effort, is very satisfying.

04-26-2002, 11:58 AM	#5
Lewzbel The Magister Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Salem, VA Posts: 101	I'd say its definitely worth playing. I haven't gone back to it since doing bg2, but the thought has crossed my mind. Let us know how it turns out [img]smile.gif[/img]

04-26-2002, 01:12 PM	#6
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	In general, my reactions to BG1 were mixed. Compared to BG2: 1) Far less party NPC interaction 2) What party interaction existed, was repetitive and unimaginative 3) Lots and lots of FedX quests ("Get me the Bgr of EEEargh.") 4) No direct movement to distant areas. You walk every step. Boooooring after the first time, because there nothing to do. 5) Very poor movement algorithms. 6) Superior game balance (far less high end spells and items) 7) Poor tracking of quests. 8) No auto-notations on maps. Really tough when you got into the main city. 9) Predictable, static main plot. 10) Few large, complex quests. 11) Very few puzzles. 12) Same basic graphics, combat system and interface. If you enjoyed BG2, I'd suggest Planescape: Torment. Excellent CRPG, and now selling for around $10 in many places.

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