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Desdicado · 10-04-2002, 08:39 AM

Hi Folks,

I'd just like to get your thoughts on this game.
I've given it up and gone back to Wizards and Warriors after completing the 3rd ward in chapter 1.
The Gameplay is Soooooooo linear, it's like playing a console game. I also didn't like just having one character, I really enjoyed setting up and tinkering with a whole party in BG1 and BG2.
On the plus side, I liked the spell effects and the ability to "swoosh" the camera around.
But, the game just didn't "grab" me and it is very buggy, lots of problems with quest items and with the Backsmith, for me anyway.
I'm going to finish W&W and wait for Icewind 2 to be released (not available here yet).
Any thoughts?.

[ 10-04-2002, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: Desdicado ]

Ronn_Bman · 10-04-2002, 09:10 AM

I'm enjoying the first chapter personally, but I have read that things improve quite a bit in the second chapter.

Only having 1 character did take some getting used to because of BG, but after you get used to it, it's kind of cool. I'm started to enjoy the hireling because I know what I'd do with them but believe it's a bit more realistic to have to rely on their decisions for your backup.

It's just a different concept.

Ronn_Bman · 10-04-2002, 09:25 AM

As far as buggy play, I haven't had any problems, but I've played almost entirely under the 1.24 patch

LordKathen · 10-04-2002, 02:21 PM

Ya, I didnt like not controlling a party to, but am getting use to only having to worry about me. It is more realistic to. I do wish I could give my henchman a better weapon, but thats his problem I guess.

Ronn_Bman · 10-04-2002, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LordKathen:
I do wish I could give my henchman a better weapon, but thats his problem I guess.

I also wish I could give him/her a weapon. Not equip it for them, but just give it, and if it's better/more appropriate than what they're using, they would use it instead. That way they could share in the "spoils of war".

Only controlling one character made me put much more thought into my guy than I would have if I'd have been creating or controlling 6.

perk31 · 10-04-2002, 04:28 PM

I thought the game play was very linear throughout but I suppose that is needed when you are trying to tell a story. The game really shines in multiplayer though and if you can get a good group together with a good DM who knows the dm client in the game you can have a blast. Check out http://www.neverwinterconnections.com.

If you want to have a few more options with your henchman, such as managing their inventory, check out the henchman scripts at bioware's website.

Guenhwyvar & Catti-brie · 10-14-2002, 01:31 AM

I had started to get bored in Chapter 1. But I decided to stick with it. I am SOOOOOOOOOO glad I did. I am really enjoying Chapter 2, and can't wait to get to the next chapters. Just try it again (with new or same character). It is definitely a Love or Hate game.

sep257 · 10-14-2002, 06:24 PM

I love this game. Should have called it "NeverSleepAgain" haha. Im definatley hooked and im only on chapter one, and havent even opened up multiplayer yet.

10-04-2002, 08:39 AM	#1
Desdicado Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 30, 2001 Location: Scotland Age: 47 Posts: 335	Hi Folks, I'd just like to get your thoughts on this game. I've given it up and gone back to Wizards and Warriors after completing the 3rd ward in chapter 1. The Gameplay is Soooooooo linear, it's like playing a console game. I also didn't like just having one character, I really enjoyed setting up and tinkering with a whole party in BG1 and BG2. On the plus side, I liked the spell effects and the ability to "swoosh" the camera around. But, the game just didn't "grab" me and it is very buggy, lots of problems with quest items and with the Backsmith, for me anyway. I'm going to finish W&W and wait for Icewind 2 to be released (not available here yet). Any thoughts?. [ 10-04-2002, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: Desdicado ] __________________ \"We will welcome them with Bullets and Shoes\" Mohhamed Sa\'id Al Shahaf

10-04-2002, 09:10 AM	#2
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I'm enjoying the first chapter personally, but I have read that things improve quite a bit in the second chapter. Only having 1 character did take some getting used to because of BG, but after you get used to it, it's kind of cool. I'm started to enjoy the hireling because I know what I'd do with them but believe it's a bit more realistic to have to rely on their decisions for your backup. It's just a different concept. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-04-2002, 09:25 AM	#3
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	As far as buggy play, I haven't had any problems, but I've played almost entirely under the 1.24 patch __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-04-2002, 02:21 PM	#4
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	Ya, I didnt like not controlling a party to, but am getting use to only having to worry about me. It is more realistic to. I do wish I could give my henchman a better weapon, but thats his problem I guess. __________________

10-04-2002, 04:28 PM	#6
perk31 Manshoon Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 163	I thought the game play was very linear throughout but I suppose that is needed when you are trying to tell a story. The game really shines in multiplayer though and if you can get a good group together with a good DM who knows the dm client in the game you can have a blast. Check out http://www.neverwinterconnections.com. If you want to have a few more options with your henchman, such as managing their inventory, check out the henchman scripts at bioware's website. __________________ By serving one another we all become free.

10-14-2002, 01:31 AM	#7
Guenhwyvar & Catti-brie Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA Age: 41 Posts: 26	I had started to get bored in Chapter 1. But I decided to stick with it. I am SOOOOOOOOOO glad I did. I am really enjoying Chapter 2, and can't wait to get to the next chapters. Just try it again (with new or same character). It is definitely a Love or Hate game.

10-14-2002, 06:24 PM	#8
sep257 Dungeon Master Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Buckeye Central--OHIO Age: 46 Posts: 68	I love this game. Should have called it "NeverSleepAgain" haha. Im definatley hooked and im only on chapter one, and havent even opened up multiplayer yet. __________________ \"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to.\"<br />\"Never let school interfere with your education.\" -- Mark Twain

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