To buy, or not to buy. That is the question?

Obsidian the Black · 10-18-2002, 08:42 PM

Hmmm, I was wondering if I should get IWD2. I have NWN and I love the game, but I dont know if IWD2 will compare to it. Would do you think? (and be honest!)

Balhifet · 10-18-2002, 08:58 PM

If you want to start a game that has a fresh concept and new interface, I suggest you do. But if you lack patience I suggest not. IWD2 is for people that has alot of patience and are really in the game. Every game has it's flaws. The final decision is yours still. If I were you I'll stick with NWN.

Night Stalker · 10-18-2002, 09:22 PM

If you liked the BG stuff, definatly get it! It is different than the Aroura Engine used in NWN. Much Better IMO. The best that I like abuot NWN is the expandability.

Saltheart Foamfollower · 10-18-2002, 09:52 PM

You really can't compare the two games, with the exception that they are both CRPG's....

I also enjoy NWN's, but was getting a bit burned out on playing it all the time. I actually play several CRPG's at once, depending on my mood...

I like IWD2, for what it offers, and the graphical effects. It is worth the money to play and enjoy...

che · 10-19-2002, 04:49 AM

I stopped playing NWN because I got tired of leading only one character, and being nervous all the time wondering if my crazy cleric (Linu) is going to run again attacking eveyone on the map like she's a barbarian! Icewind Dale is so much better.

Zoltan · 10-21-2002, 01:40 PM

Buy it. It's much better than NWN.

bling bling · 10-21-2002, 02:15 PM

Like the riginal poster, i am considering purchasing IWDII. I have been playing Wiz 8 for a while, but the replay value is starting to dim. My current system won't play Morrowwind well, so I have ruled out the game. I've heard that the solo play on Neverwinter Nights is rather bland, also, it is a single character storyline. I prefer the 6 member party found in Wiz 8 or IWDII. I played Baldur's Gate and enjoyed it, though the engine seemed very slow to me. Is game play better in IWDII or is it similar to BG? I never played BGII, SoA, ToB, etc. so i don't know how much has changed in the series. Any response appreciated.

BB

Barak Sharptongue · 10-22-2002, 09:33 PM

Buy it. Way better than NWN. If you liked IWD, you'll like IWDII. Play with your characters. A warning, though. Running all those errands in the Prolog gets tedious, especially the second time around, and even in HOF. The rest, so far, is a gas.

Guinness · 10-24-2002, 02:30 PM

BG slow? u can speed things up by turning up the AI update.... Haven't tried on IWD2, Don't remember coming across the config console..... but trust me, in the big battles, u'd appreciate the "slow"! HAHAHAHAH

Jellyfish · 10-24-2002, 03:06 PM

No doubt that iwdII is much better than iwd.
There are more interesting quests, challenging enemies, nice music.
If you don't like iwd like me, you may still try iwd2.
I prefer BGII rather than iwd because it doesn't have as much battles as iwd does, but almost each battle is impressive.
A lot of interesting battles can also be found in iwd2.
The only pity is that this game seems a bit unbalanced...
Some designs are not very proper.
Iwd2 is nice, but I confess I like nwn better because of iwd2's multiplay part still not so satisfactory.

10-18-2002, 08:42 PM	#1
Obsidian the Black Elminster Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 470	Hmmm, I was wondering if I should get IWD2. I have NWN and I love the game, but I dont know if IWD2 will compare to it. Would do you think? (and be honest!) __________________ Caelic's Wowwiki information page

10-18-2002, 08:58 PM	#2
Balhifet The Magister Join Date: October 16, 2002 Location: SULDANESSELLAR Age: 37 Posts: 139	If you want to start a game that has a fresh concept and new interface, I suggest you do. But if you lack patience I suggest not. IWD2 is for people that has alot of patience and are really in the game. Every game has it's flaws. The final decision is yours still. If I were you I'll stick with NWN. __________________ <br />\"The Lord of Murder shall perish,<br />but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny.<br />Chaos shall be sown from their passage....\"<br />-So Sayeth the wise Alaundo

10-18-2002, 09:22 PM	#3
Night Stalker Lord Ao Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: Nevernever Land Age: 49 Posts: 2,002	If you liked the BG stuff, definatly get it! It is different than the Aroura Engine used in NWN. Much Better IMO. The best that I like abuot NWN is the expandability. __________________ [url]\"http://www.duryea.org/pinky/gurkin.wav\" target=\"_blank\">AYPWIP?</a> .... <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[1ponder]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/1ponder.gif\" /> <br />\"I think so Brain, but isn\'t a cucumber that small called a gherkin?\"<br /><br />Shut UP! Pinky!

10-18-2002, 09:52 PM	#4
Saltheart Foamfollower Manshoon Join Date: September 30, 2001 Location: your darkest fears... Posts: 229	You really can't compare the two games, with the exception that they are both CRPG's.... I also enjoy NWN's, but was getting a bit burned out on playing it all the time. I actually play several CRPG's at once, depending on my mood... I like IWD2, for what it offers, and the graphical effects. It is worth the money to play and enjoy... __________________ it was the 7th day and i was the 7th son, it scared the hell outta everyone...

10-19-2002, 04:49 AM	#5
che Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 23, 2002 Location: EU Age: 45 Posts: 15	I stopped playing NWN because I got tired of leading only one character, and being nervous all the time wondering if my crazy cleric (Linu) is going to run again attacking eveyone on the map like she's a barbarian! Icewind Dale is so much better. __________________ please?

10-21-2002, 01:40 PM	#6
Zoltan Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Waterdeep Age: 43 Posts: 1,222	Buy it. It's much better than NWN. __________________ I can feel the touch of wind on my face. Strong wind was slapping my face. I can feel the ground shake. The sky roars with vengeance and fury. From the shadows, I heard the Archmage's words:"İbne Fenner!" And then..I can't remember the rest..

10-21-2002, 02:15 PM	#7
bling bling Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 13, 2002 Location: Stumptown, OR Posts: 36	Like the riginal poster, i am considering purchasing IWDII. I have been playing Wiz 8 for a while, but the replay value is starting to dim. My current system won't play Morrowwind well, so I have ruled out the game. I've heard that the solo play on Neverwinter Nights is rather bland, also, it is a single character storyline. I prefer the 6 member party found in Wiz 8 or IWDII. I played Baldur's Gate and enjoyed it, though the engine seemed very slow to me. Is game play better in IWDII or is it similar to BG? I never played BGII, SoA, ToB, etc. so i don't know how much has changed in the series. Any response appreciated. BB

10-22-2002, 09:33 PM	#8
Barak Sharptongue Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 19, 2002 Location: North of Limbo Age: 72 Posts: 8	Buy it. Way better than NWN. If you liked IWD, you'll like IWDII. Play with your characters. A warning, though. Running all those errands in the Prolog gets tedious, especially the second time around, and even in HOF. The rest, so far, is a gas. __________________ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

10-24-2002, 02:30 PM	#9
Guinness The Magister Join Date: September 27, 2002 Location: Earth (most of the time) Age: 50 Posts: 132	BG slow? u can speed things up by turning up the AI update.... Haven't tried on IWD2, Don't remember coming across the config console..... but trust me, in the big battles, u'd appreciate the "slow"! HAHAHAHAH __________________ Absolute Power without Absolute Control is Absolutely USELESS

10-24-2002, 03:06 PM	#10
Jellyfish Dungeon Master Join Date: March 10, 2002 Location: California industry Age: 41 Posts: 65	No doubt that iwdII is much better than iwd. There are more interesting quests, challenging enemies, nice music. If you don't like iwd like me, you may still try iwd2. I prefer BGII rather than iwd because it doesn't have as much battles as iwd does, but almost each battle is impressive. A lot of interesting battles can also be found in iwd2. The only pity is that this game seems a bit unbalanced... Some designs are not very proper. Iwd2 is nice, but I confess I like nwn better because of iwd2's multiplay part still not so satisfactory. __________________ <br />We and I be glad answer.

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