BG1 or BG2... wich is best? (possibble spoilers for starters)

Bernardo · 10-22-2003, 01:25 PM

I liked more BG1... I hated all that time you loose searching for Imoen in BG2.
What do you think about it?

Firestormalpha · 10-22-2003, 01:27 PM

They both have their moments. Also the hunt for Imoen is somewhat integral to the BG2 storyline.

Bernardo · 10-22-2003, 01:32 PM

Yes, you don't quite "loose" time...
the game was aniway shorter right?

Xzirox · 10-22-2003, 01:32 PM

I think that BG2 is ALOT better then BG1

Bernardo · 10-22-2003, 01:41 PM

NAAAAA... I prefered BG1 (ovviessly refering to the story) In graphics BG2 is better than BG1.

Faceman · 10-22-2003, 01:57 PM

The SoA storyline keeps you going while BG1 makes you linger around a lot. It also gives you a reason (fundraising) for the sidequest.
What's great about BG1 is starting from scratch (i.e. lvl1) but I like the SoA solution (contrary to other RPG sequels you do retain your status from part 1).
I also like starting out in the big city instead of moving on to the city and the enemies are way cooler. I think the XP range in SoA is just perfect. BG1 is a little low for my liking and ToB is definitely too high.

GodzGift · 10-22-2003, 01:59 PM

as far as the storyline goes i think BG1 was better. it was a lot more in depth. but as for overall gaming i like BG2 better. i like the character interaction as well as running into old BG1 characters.

JrKASperov · 10-22-2003, 02:22 PM

BG - greater story, better atmosphere, far more immersive.

BGII - far superior graphics, less buggy, more options, better gameplay.

So, when it's about 'just playing' , play BGII
If it's about 'exploring a world', play BGI

Also, I think BGI is balanced way better... I get too powerful way too early even WITH Tactics...

RoSs_bg2_rox · 10-23-2003, 05:39 AM

they do both have their moments. BG1 isnt that long, I took 53 days to do all of the game including basically every quest and now moving on to TotSC (playing bgt) I think if you have bg1 u gotta have TotSC. BG2 is good aswell and i think its probably as good as the first one. If you want a game for starting of low levels and getting pretty high then try IWD2. You start level 1 like in IWD1 but you can get pretty high. I suppose that does go for the first one to an extent aswell. But hey I'm getting a bit off topic here.

ryaldin · 10-23-2003, 05:50 AM

I liked BG1 for the sheer magnitude of the exploreable areas. The fact that you can start the game as a mage with four hitpoints is sweet. It makes you take care of yourself a lot more. You'd actually have to run away from wolves and kobolds etc. and it provides an opportuntiy to roleplay as your character learns and grows. SoA of course, has more quests, more dialogues, and the actual gameplay, graphics, etc. is much improved....but i'm still a sucker for the original.

[ 10-23-2003, 05:52 AM: Message edited by: ryaldin ]

10-22-2003, 01:25 PM	#1
Bernardo Manshoon Join Date: June 4, 2003 Location: Genova/Italy Age: 34 Posts: 194	I liked more BG1... I hated all that time you loose searching for Imoen in BG2. What do you think about it? __________________ I am a servant of the secret fire, wielder of the flame of Anor... the dark fire will not avail you! Flame of Udùn!<br /><br />*Elvis the King Forever*

10-22-2003, 01:27 PM	#2
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	They both have their moments. Also the hunt for Imoen is somewhat integral to the BG2 storyline. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

10-22-2003, 01:32 PM	#3
Bernardo Manshoon Join Date: June 4, 2003 Location: Genova/Italy Age: 34 Posts: 194	Yes, you don't quite "loose" time... the game was aniway shorter right? __________________ I am a servant of the secret fire, wielder of the flame of Anor... the dark fire will not avail you! Flame of Udùn!<br /><br />*Elvis the King Forever*

10-22-2003, 01:32 PM	#4
Xzirox Manshoon Join Date: October 11, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 37 Posts: 183	I think that BG2 is ALOT better then BG1 __________________ Awmagod, im back!

10-22-2003, 01:41 PM	#5
Bernardo Manshoon Join Date: June 4, 2003 Location: Genova/Italy Age: 34 Posts: 194	NAAAAA... I prefered BG1 (ovviessly refering to the story) In graphics BG2 is better than BG1. __________________ I am a servant of the secret fire, wielder of the flame of Anor... the dark fire will not avail you! Flame of Udùn!<br /><br />*Elvis the King Forever*

10-22-2003, 01:57 PM	#6
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 43 Posts: 2,248	The SoA storyline keeps you going while BG1 makes you linger around a lot. It also gives you a reason (fundraising) for the sidequest. What's great about BG1 is starting from scratch (i.e. lvl1) but I like the SoA solution (contrary to other RPG sequels you do retain your status from part 1). I also like starting out in the big city instead of moving on to the city and the enemies are way cooler. I think the XP range in SoA is just perfect. BG1 is a little low for my liking and ToB is definitely too high. __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

10-22-2003, 01:59 PM	#7
GodzGift Dungeon Master Join Date: August 31, 2003 Location: Illinois Age: 51 Posts: 71	as far as the storyline goes i think BG1 was better. it was a lot more in depth. but as for overall gaming i like BG2 better. i like the character interaction as well as running into old BG1 characters.

10-22-2003, 02:22 PM	#8
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 39 Posts: 1,701	BG - greater story, better atmosphere, far more immersive. BGII - far superior graphics, less buggy, more options, better gameplay. So, when it's about 'just playing' , play BGII If it's about 'exploring a world', play BGI Also, I think BGI is balanced way better... I get too powerful way too early even WITH Tactics... __________________ God is in the rain.

10-23-2003, 05:39 AM	#9
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	they do both have their moments. BG1 isnt that long, I took 53 days to do all of the game including basically every quest and now moving on to TotSC (playing bgt) I think if you have bg1 u gotta have TotSC. BG2 is good aswell and i think its probably as good as the first one. If you want a game for starting of low levels and getting pretty high then try IWD2. You start level 1 like in IWD1 but you can get pretty high. I suppose that does go for the first one to an extent aswell. But hey I'm getting a bit off topic here. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-23-2003, 05:50 AM	#10
ryaldin Elminster Join Date: April 23, 2002 Location: Helena, MT Age: 42 Posts: 458	I liked BG1 for the sheer magnitude of the exploreable areas. The fact that you can start the game as a mage with four hitpoints is sweet. It makes you take care of yourself a lot more. You'd actually have to run away from wolves and kobolds etc. and it provides an opportuntiy to roleplay as your character learns and grows. SoA of course, has more quests, more dialogues, and the actual gameplay, graphics, etc. is much improved....but i'm still a sucker for the original. [ 10-23-2003, 05:52 AM: Message edited by: ryaldin ] __________________ [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/10817323/260901\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"My style? You could call it the art of fighting without really fighting.\"<br /><br />\"Something vexes thee?\"

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