Brand Spankin' New

Red Onion · 09-29-2003, 09:13 AM

Hello BGII-ers! I'm brand new to this game (and this forum), so I wanted to introduce myself. I've been enjoying RPGs for the last couple of years: Wizardry 8 has been my top fave, but I've been haunted lately by Arx Fatalis, Morrowind, and a few others.

It seemed that every review of games I've enjoyed have compared them to BGII in some way, so finally I broke down last week when I noticed the BGII Collection at my local Wal-Mart for something like $20. ("$20," I thought. "Sure its older, but I can't go wrong at that price, and I'll finally see what all the chattering has been about.") Well, finally my eyes have been opened! What a terrific game. I'm only at the very beginning (just cleared De'Arnise for Nalia in chapter 2), but the reasons for all the love are obvious: a tremendous and engaging story, loads of things to do, fantastic characters/personalities/voices, a real sense of depth both in story and character, and a great balance of role-playing and strategy. What fun! (And best of all: the discovery that Minsc is voiced by the same guy who did "Darkwing Duck." That will be meaningless to most people, but really made my day.) That dated graphics have bothered me not a whit, because for me, graphics are NOT the most important component of the experience. It's all about the GAMEPLAY, baby!

Anyway, having a great time; just wanted to say hello, and thanks for having me.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 09-29-2003, 09:39 AM

[img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] WELCOME TO IRONWORKS [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] Have a great time here

Timber Loftis · 09-29-2003, 09:40 AM

Ahhh, the moment of epiphany.

Welcome! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

Armen · 09-29-2003, 09:48 AM

Welcome to IW [img]smile.gif[/img]

its pretty good isn't it?

i've got wizardry8 and morrowind sat next to my PC waiting for me to finish one or all of my now 3! BGII games that are underway . . . so little time . . .

EDIT: having said that - don't spend too much time here as even though the IW folks are pretty careful you will get spoiled - its too late for me (spluttering cough) but you can save yourself

[ 09-29-2003, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Armen ]

Zarr · 09-29-2003, 10:11 AM

WELCOME TO IRONWORKS! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

Ah how I wish I could go back to that time when everything in the game was new! Don't get me wrong it's fun replaying it but it's not quite the same...

Link · 09-29-2003, 10:59 AM

Welcome to the board Red Onion (nice name btw

)

[img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img]

Hope you enjoy it here, and if you have questions about the game: just come to us! There's always someone around to answer your question!

Red Onion · 09-29-2003, 12:01 PM

Many thanks to all for the warm welcome!

Armen, I really enjoyed Wiz8 for a lot of the same reasons I'm enjoying BGII (intriguing and often-funny storyline; fun character/NPC development and personalities; party-based strategy), so I think you may get a kick out of it. Morrowind is not-to-be-believed gorgeous and the leveling system is clever, but the experience is rather lonely. If you like the yimmer-yammer of your party members, you may not think so much of Morrowind. It's still worth playing through, though; it has a great sense of history and epic scope.

Link, thanks! Wethersfield, CT (where I live) is known for its historic red onion trade. Not so much anymore. But you can still find some mean Red Onion Rings downtown if you know where to look!

[ 09-29-2003, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: Red Onion ]

Raistlin Majere · 09-29-2003, 02:39 PM

Welcome to Ironworks, mister Onion, and have a blast while here, will ya...Anyway, i think youve just bought a few months of intesive gameplay for a very good price. Have fun!!!

Xen · 09-29-2003, 03:26 PM

Welcome to IW! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

Maj · 09-30-2003, 02:03 AM

Now you know what the rest of us did, that BG2 is the best game ever! (Well truthfully I haven't played any of those other ones you talked about... did watch someone play Morrowind tho) Well anyway welcome! See you around on the forum!

-Maj Green

09-29-2003, 09:13 AM	#1
Red Onion Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 24, 2003 Location: Wethersfield, CT, USA Age: 53 Posts: 27	Hello BGII-ers! I'm brand new to this game (and this forum), so I wanted to introduce myself. I've been enjoying RPGs for the last couple of years: Wizardry 8 has been my top fave, but I've been haunted lately by Arx Fatalis, Morrowind, and a few others. It seemed that every review of games I've enjoyed have compared them to BGII in some way, so finally I broke down last week when I noticed the BGII Collection at my local Wal-Mart for something like $20. ("$20," I thought. "Sure its older, but I can't go wrong at that price, and I'll finally see what all the chattering has been about.") Well, finally my eyes have been opened! What a terrific game. I'm only at the very beginning (just cleared De'Arnise for Nalia in chapter 2), but the reasons for all the love are obvious: a tremendous and engaging story, loads of things to do, fantastic characters/personalities/voices, a real sense of depth both in story and character, and a great balance of role-playing and strategy. What fun! (And best of all: the discovery that Minsc is voiced by the same guy who did "Darkwing Duck." That will be meaningless to most people, but really made my day.) That dated graphics have bothered me not a whit, because for me, graphics are NOT the most important component of the experience. It's all about the GAMEPLAY, baby! Anyway, having a great time; just wanted to say hello, and thanks for having me. __________________ If you have money, you are wise, and good-looking, and can sing well, too. - Yiddish saying

09-29-2003, 09:39 AM	#2
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	[img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] WELCOME TO IRONWORKS [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] Have a great time here __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-29-2003, 09:40 AM	#3
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Ahhh, the moment of epiphany. Welcome! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] __________________

09-29-2003, 10:11 AM	#5
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 40 Posts: 1,330	WELCOME TO IRONWORKS! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] Ah how I wish I could go back to that time when everything in the game was new! Don't get me wrong it's fun replaying it but it's not quite the same... __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

09-29-2003, 12:01 PM	#7
Red Onion Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 24, 2003 Location: Wethersfield, CT, USA Age: 53 Posts: 27	Many thanks to all for the warm welcome! Armen, I really enjoyed Wiz8 for a lot of the same reasons I'm enjoying BGII (intriguing and often-funny storyline; fun character/NPC development and personalities; party-based strategy), so I think you may get a kick out of it. Morrowind is not-to-be-believed gorgeous and the leveling system is clever, but the experience is rather lonely. If you like the yimmer-yammer of your party members, you may not think so much of Morrowind. It's still worth playing through, though; it has a great sense of history and epic scope. Link, thanks! Wethersfield, CT (where I live) is known for its historic red onion trade. Not so much anymore. But you can still find some mean Red Onion Rings downtown if you know where to look! [ 09-29-2003, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: Red Onion ] __________________ If you have money, you are wise, and good-looking, and can sing well, too. - Yiddish saying

09-29-2003, 09:48 AM	#4
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 54 Posts: 1,375	Welcome to IW [img]smile.gif[/img] its pretty good isn't it? i've got wizardry8 and morrowind sat next to my PC waiting for me to finish one or all of my now 3! BGII games that are underway . . . so little time . . . EDIT: having said that - don't spend too much time here as even though the IW folks are pretty careful you will get spoiled - its too late for me (spluttering cough) but you can save yourself [ 09-29-2003, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Armen ]

09-29-2003, 10:59 AM	#6
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	Welcome to the board Red Onion (nice name btw ) [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img] Hope you enjoy it here, and if you have questions about the game: just come to us! There's always someone around to answer your question!

09-29-2003, 02:39 PM	#8
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 2,323	Welcome to Ironworks, mister Onion, and have a blast while here, will ya...Anyway, i think youve just bought a few months of intesive gameplay for a very good price. Have fun!!! __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

09-29-2003, 03:26 PM	#9
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Welcome to IW! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

09-30-2003, 02:03 AM	#10
Maj Drow Warrior Join Date: December 30, 2002 Location: Colorado, USA Age: 38 Posts: 272	Now you know what the rest of us did, that BG2 is the best game ever! (Well truthfully I haven't played any of those other ones you talked about... did watch someone play Morrowind tho) Well anyway welcome! See you around on the forum! -Maj Green __________________ ...

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