BG2 vs. Icewind Dale

Blinky501 · 07-07-2001, 02:24 PM

which one should i get first icewind dale or bg2

Cavern Sniffer · 07-07-2001, 02:31 PM

IWD is quicker to play. BG2 is bigger and more involved. I'd do IWD first personally.

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Cavern Sniffer · 07-07-2001, 02:36 PM

You could of course do BG1 and TotSC (BG1 expansion, also DSotSC unofficial add on) and then import your character into BG2. That is then a massive game and when you're done with them you can follow up with Throne of Bhaal (BG2 expansion).

EDIT: P.S. IWD has a (smallish) add on called Heart of Winter and there's a supplementary add on to that too I believe. Sizewise it still doesn't compare to BG1 or 2.

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It's bleedin dark down here, slippery too.

Man, that's a pisser.

[This message has been edited by Cavern Sniffer (edited 07-07-2001).]

Guyan Sethe · 07-07-2001, 03:10 PM

I´d go for IWD first. Mainly because it´s fairly easy and straightforward and you can create whatever kind of party you like.

Strider132 · 07-07-2001, 04:12 PM

i think it depends on what style of play you enjoy, i feel that bg1 and 2, with add ons are great and would be my first choice because of the epic proportions and almost infinite options. IWD is good, but i felt it was more hack and slash/tactical than plot, which is good, but it geta little repetetive....

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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
deep roots are not reached bye the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,a light from the shadows shall spring;
renewed shall be the blade that was broken,
the crownless shall again be king.

Cavern Sniffer · 07-07-2001, 04:21 PM

Having played IWD I'd have to agree Strider 123. My suggestions are for if you haven't played a game of this type before. There's nothing worse than starting an epic like Baldurs Gate and then having to restart because of inexperience. IWD is easier as it's not as intensive in many ways.

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It's bleedin dark down here, slippery too.

Man, that's a pisser.

Anubis · 07-07-2001, 07:17 PM

BG2 for its great story, characters you encounter and romances.

Plus you might ascend to godhood.

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You shall sit in judgment with Osiris

jabidas · 07-07-2001, 07:37 PM

I think the Baldurs gate games are an awful lot better but icewind dale is very good too, try Planescape Torment though best game they ever made.

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Wah · 07-07-2001, 08:07 PM

I got bored of PST after a while, but I have to admit that the sound effects in PST are so cool. (also being undead is cool too!)

But personally - BG2. Yes definately BG2.

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skier9205 · 07-07-2001, 08:32 PM

Play them all. They're all great, but planescape is the best.

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"There's no such thing as the ultimate character, only a great player."

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07-07-2001, 02:24 PM	#1
Blinky501 Dungeon Master Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: florence sc usa Posts: 58	which one should i get first icewind dale or bg2

07-07-2001, 02:31 PM	#2
Cavern Sniffer Elminster Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: Tucked up in a hole somewhere. Posts: 463	IWD is quicker to play. BG2 is bigger and more involved. I'd do IWD first personally. ------------------ It's bleedin dark down here, slippery too. Man, that's a pisser.

07-07-2001, 02:36 PM	#3
Cavern Sniffer Elminster Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: Tucked up in a hole somewhere. Posts: 463	You could of course do BG1 and TotSC (BG1 expansion, also DSotSC unofficial add on) and then import your character into BG2. That is then a massive game and when you're done with them you can follow up with Throne of Bhaal (BG2 expansion). EDIT: P.S. IWD has a (smallish) add on called Heart of Winter and there's a supplementary add on to that too I believe. Sizewise it still doesn't compare to BG1 or 2. ------------------ It's bleedin dark down here, slippery too. Man, that's a pisser. [This message has been edited by Cavern Sniffer (edited 07-07-2001).]

07-07-2001, 03:10 PM	#4
Guyan Sethe Dungeon Master Join Date: June 20, 2001 Location: Degerfors, Sweden Posts: 56	I´d go for IWD first. Mainly because it´s fairly easy and straightforward and you can create whatever kind of party you like.

07-07-2001, 04:12 PM	#5
Strider132 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 7, 2001 Location: England Posts: 28	i think it depends on what style of play you enjoy, i feel that bg1 and 2, with add ons are great and would be my first choice because of the epic proportions and almost infinite options. IWD is good, but i felt it was more hack and slash/tactical than plot, which is good, but it geta little repetetive.... ------------------ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached bye the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken,a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be the blade that was broken, the crownless shall again be king.

07-07-2001, 04:21 PM	#6
Cavern Sniffer Elminster Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: Tucked up in a hole somewhere. Posts: 463	Having played IWD I'd have to agree Strider 123. My suggestions are for if you haven't played a game of this type before. There's nothing worse than starting an epic like Baldurs Gate and then having to restart because of inexperience. IWD is easier as it's not as intensive in many ways. ------------------ It's bleedin dark down here, slippery too. Man, that's a pisser.

07-07-2001, 07:17 PM	#7
Anubis Dungeon Master Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: The Underworld Posts: 74	BG2 for its great story, characters you encounter and romances. Plus you might ascend to godhood. ------------------ You shall sit in judgment with Osiris

07-07-2001, 07:37 PM	#8
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	I think the Baldurs gate games are an awful lot better but icewind dale is very good too, try Planescape Torment though best game they ever made. ------------------

07-07-2001, 08:07 PM	#9
Wah Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: England Posts: 1,160	I got bored of PST after a while, but I have to admit that the sound effects in PST are so cool. (also being undead is cool too!) But personally - BG2. Yes definately BG2. ------------------

07-07-2001, 08:32 PM	#10
skier9205 Manshoon Join Date: May 30, 2001 Location: DELETED Posts: 246	Play them all. They're all great, but planescape is the best. ------------------ "There's no such thing as the ultimate character, only a great player."

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