OK, just finished the IWD/HoW/ToTLM, how is IWD2? - Page 2

Epona · 01-19-2004, 09:10 PM

Bozos - I'm currently in Chapter 4, just cleared out the driders.

Bozos of Bones · 01-20-2004, 05:11 AM

Yep. Gets harder. Good luck!

General Nosaj · 01-20-2004, 03:49 PM

There is no doubt it is a bit harder and more complicated than previous games. The storyline is probably better than Icewind Dale's never ending buildings, caves and towns you have to clear of enemies. There is still much of that in Icewind Dale 2 but somehow is much more fun. It is far more complicated with the 3ed rules. I'd say go for it!!

motub · 02-06-2004, 03:35 PM

What I liked about it was that it gets even more strategic than IWD 1. The 3rd ed. rules are much more complex, but they really work to give your character a defined function/group of functions (depending on your use of those rules), and the way those functions interact truly make your party into a team of your own design. And that team will absolutely have to "get their stuff together" to get through some of the battles in IWD2, which can definitely test both the group and individuals to the max-- not to mention you.

If that sounds like fun, and you enjoyed the general gameplay of IWD, you'll love this.

[ 02-06-2004, 03:36 PM: Message edited by: motub ]

Epona · 02-07-2004, 09:40 AM

I've now finished the game 4 times and thoroughly enjoyed it [img]smile.gif[/img]
It's no NWN or BG, but I do like a bit of hack and slash every now and again. I thought the storyline was quite good, and I prefer 3rd ed. rules - you can specialise your characters more, or make them good all-rounders, to your taste.

slicer15 · 02-08-2004, 07:17 PM

Yeah, I think it's a good final for the infinity engine...shame it's supposed to be the last game to utilise that graphics engine...but while I did get frustrated at the battles (and I've only gotten up to the goblin fortress! - started yesterday. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Though I did get further before...can't remember where though) there is a great sense of accomplishment if you do succeed...feels great!

Also, it's good to get IWD2 if you're really bored with BG2 because of the many times you've played it...a new story and new setting is very refreshing, and hopefully it can last until BG2 holds an attraction again.

01-19-2004, 09:10 PM	#11
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	Bozos - I'm currently in Chapter 4, just cleared out the driders. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-20-2004, 05:11 AM	#12
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	Yep. Gets harder. Good luck! __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

01-20-2004, 03:49 PM	#13
General Nosaj Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 17, 2004 Location: Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 300	There is no doubt it is a bit harder and more complicated than previous games. The storyline is probably better than Icewind Dale's never ending buildings, caves and towns you have to clear of enemies. There is still much of that in Icewind Dale 2 but somehow is much more fun. It is far more complicated with the 3ed rules. I'd say go for it!! __________________ \"There shall be no mercy for those who challenge my fight for conquest. Heed this warning!\"-General Nosaj

02-07-2004, 09:40 AM	#15
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	I've now finished the game 4 times and thoroughly enjoyed it [img]smile.gif[/img] It's no NWN or BG, but I do like a bit of hack and slash every now and again. I thought the storyline was quite good, and I prefer 3rd ed. rules - you can specialise your characters more, or make them good all-rounders, to your taste. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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02-06-2004, 03:35 PM	#14
motub The Magister Join Date: March 14, 2003 Location: Netherlands Age: 61 Posts: 107	What I liked about it was that it gets even more strategic than IWD 1. The 3rd ed. rules are much more complex, but they really work to give your character a defined function/group of functions (depending on your use of those rules), and the way those functions interact truly make your party into a team of your own design. And that team will absolutely have to "get their stuff together" to get through some of the battles in IWD2, which can definitely test both the group and individuals to the max-- not to mention you. If that sounds like fun, and you enjoyed the general gameplay of IWD, you'll love this. [ 02-06-2004, 03:36 PM: Message edited by: motub ]

02-08-2004, 07:17 PM	#16
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 37 Posts: 1,162	Yeah, I think it's a good final for the infinity engine...shame it's supposed to be the last game to utilise that graphics engine...but while I did get frustrated at the battles (and I've only gotten up to the goblin fortress! - started yesterday. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Though I did get further before...can't remember where though) there is a great sense of accomplishment if you do succeed...feels great! Also, it's good to get IWD2 if you're really bored with BG2 because of the many times you've played it...a new story and new setting is very refreshing, and hopefully it can last until BG2 holds an attraction again.

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