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Avatar · 09-24-2002, 09:18 AM

How does this game compare with: IWD, BG Saga, and NWN?

I mean is it like IWD only with NWN rules??
How does the Heart of Furry work? What is the xp cap???
I can't get it here in England yet...

won't have time to play... but i would love to explore this game...

Avatar · 09-24-2002, 09:29 AM

why isn't there our all time fav spell time stop?????

Magness · 09-24-2002, 10:20 AM

IWD2 is another Infinity Engine game like IWD and the BG saga.

I happen to love it. Unlike previous IE games, IWD2 uses 3ed ed DnD rules, instead of 2nd ed rules.

Read the following link for a "mini-review" that I wrote in reponse to a "Should I buy it?" thread.

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...;f=23;t=000193

SpiritWarrior · 09-24-2002, 10:29 AM

I love it too. In my opinion it's the best infinity engine game i've ever played and i'm enjoying it more than I did BG2.
I think there have been 2 main improvements since Bg2; A) The 3E rules (sleeker, smoother and allowing for overall better gameplay and B) The perfection of the Infinity Engine itself (compare this to BG1 and you'll see so much tweaking, feedback changes etc.)
I'm hoping if they do make another Infinity Engine games that they go and make something new and as big as Baldurs Gate - because with the level of perfection they have going on right now, it's sure to be a major hit.
If u aint got it get it quick

Rhea · 09-24-2002, 01:50 PM

I *love* this game. As far as I'm concerned, the first IWD was a boring slog through a lot of hack 'n slash. This one is more like BGII - lots more roleplaying and puzzle solving - although there's still fighting aplenty.

But IMO the fighting is more spaced out, and has more purpose than it did in IWD.

And I agree that the 3rd edition rules make for a much more interesting game - almost too much flexibility when you first start out (so many choices! so little time! [img]tongue.gif[/img] ), but a lot of fun once you get a little into it. I restarted 3 times before I figured out all the feats/skills stuff enough that I felt comfortable with continuing on.

09-24-2002, 09:18 AM	#1
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	How does this game compare with: IWD, BG Saga, and NWN? I mean is it like IWD only with NWN rules?? How does the Heart of Furry work? What is the xp cap??? I can't get it here in England yet... won't have time to play... but i would love to explore this game... __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-24-2002, 09:29 AM	#2
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	why isn't there our all time fav spell time stop????? __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-24-2002, 10:29 AM	#4
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	I love it too. In my opinion it's the best infinity engine game i've ever played and i'm enjoying it more than I did BG2. I think there have been 2 main improvements since Bg2; A) The 3E rules (sleeker, smoother and allowing for overall better gameplay and B) The perfection of the Infinity Engine itself (compare this to BG1 and you'll see so much tweaking, feedback changes etc.) I'm hoping if they do make another Infinity Engine games that they go and make something new and as big as Baldurs Gate - because with the level of perfection they have going on right now, it's sure to be a major hit. If u aint got it get it quick __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

09-24-2002, 10:20 AM	#3
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	IWD2 is another Infinity Engine game like IWD and the BG saga. I happen to love it. Unlike previous IE games, IWD2 uses 3ed ed DnD rules, instead of 2nd ed rules. Read the following link for a "mini-review" that I wrote in reponse to a "Should I buy it?" thread. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...;f=23;t=000193

09-24-2002, 01:50 PM	#5
Rhea Drow Warrior Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: California Age: 72 Posts: 266	I love this game. As far as I'm concerned, the first IWD was a boring slog through a lot of hack 'n slash. This one is more like BGII - lots more roleplaying and puzzle solving - although there's still fighting aplenty. But IMO the fighting is more spaced out, and has more purpose than it did in IWD. And I agree that the 3rd edition rules make for a much more interesting game - almost too much flexibility when you first start out (so many choices! so little time! [img]tongue.gif[/img] ), but a lot of fun once you get a little into it. I restarted 3 times before I figured out all the feats/skills stuff enough that I felt comfortable with continuing on.

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