BG2 vs D&D

Marcell · 04-04-2002, 04:31 PM

I have been playing D&D recently, I realy like it, it also helps me understand the "background" rules in games like BG and ID, though I see things that are not similar. This got my attention and now im highly curious about the background rules in BG/ID, is there a place on the internet that gives the rules of these games in detail ? if so please post a link here.

chevalier mal fet · 04-05-2002, 03:00 AM

Because the rules "in detail" are the way WOTC makes its money...selling rulebooks and such...free comprehensive lists are hard to come by and likely illegal if you find them. The current D&D PHB runs from 16 to 20 bucks depending on where you get it. Its a minimal investment, and tells you everything you need to know to get started(BG is based on 2nd edition rules, which youd probably be able to find in a used bookstore). Aside from that, you could probably find bits and peices of the rules with some dilligent searching online. You could also download the core rules software from the Wotc site (not free). Best of luck...BG is fun when your on your own, but nothing beats a well run tabletop campaign with your friends.

Chev

Chris77Se · 04-05-2002, 07:36 AM

Got to Gamesfaq (www.gamesfaq.com) and search there for Baldurs Gate. If you then select FAQs, there is one called AD&D- Rules FAQ. This are not the complete rules, but they give a good insight on the gamemechanics. Sorry that I don't provide the direct link to the file, but Gamesfaq doesn't allow direct linking to a file in their database.

BTW, if you are able to get the 2nd Ed. AD&D rules, be aware, that Bioware changed some rules and spells slightly. Especially in BG2 there are some concepts from the 3rd Ed. rules included, like the sorceror or the babarian.

Marcell · 04-06-2002, 08:14 AM

Thanks for this valuable information =)

04-04-2002, 04:31 PM	#1
Marcell Dungeon Master Join Date: June 4, 2001 Location: The netherlands Posts: 60	I have been playing D&D recently, I realy like it, it also helps me understand the "background" rules in games like BG and ID, though I see things that are not similar. This got my attention and now im highly curious about the background rules in BG/ID, is there a place on the internet that gives the rules of these games in detail ? if so please post a link here. __________________ Dont mind my dutch accent <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.cheatstarter.cjb.net\" target=\"_blank\">-=Cheat Starter=-</a><br />(NO BANNER ADS ALLOWED PLEASE)

04-06-2002, 08:14 AM	#4
Marcell Dungeon Master Join Date: June 4, 2001 Location: The netherlands Posts: 60	Thanks for this valuable information =) __________________ Dont mind my dutch accent <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.cheatstarter.cjb.net\" target=\"_blank\">-=Cheat Starter=-</a><br />(NO BANNER ADS ALLOWED PLEASE)

04-05-2002, 03:00 AM	#2
chevalier mal fet Dungeon Master Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 74	Because the rules "in detail" are the way WOTC makes its money...selling rulebooks and such...free comprehensive lists are hard to come by and likely illegal if you find them. The current D&D PHB runs from 16 to 20 bucks depending on where you get it. Its a minimal investment, and tells you everything you need to know to get started(BG is based on 2nd edition rules, which youd probably be able to find in a used bookstore). Aside from that, you could probably find bits and peices of the rules with some dilligent searching online. You could also download the core rules software from the Wotc site (not free). Best of luck...BG is fun when your on your own, but nothing beats a well run tabletop campaign with your friends. Chev

04-05-2002, 07:36 AM	#3
Chris77Se Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Braunschweig, Germany Posts: 335	Got to Gamesfaq (www.gamesfaq.com) and search there for Baldurs Gate. If you then select FAQs, there is one called AD&D- Rules FAQ. This are not the complete rules, but they give a good insight on the gamemechanics. Sorry that I don't provide the direct link to the file, but Gamesfaq doesn't allow direct linking to a file in their database. BTW, if you are able to get the 2nd Ed. AD&D rules, be aware, that Bioware changed some rules and spells slightly. Especially in BG2 there are some concepts from the 3rd Ed. rules included, like the sorceror or the babarian.

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