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BG1
Disagree because NWN1's multiplayer is very fun and there are a ton of great mods. I can't really think of anything good about DA2.
As someone who is terrible at video games that don't have giant arrows pointing you in the direction of the next cutscene, but still kinda enjoyed DA1 and coop NWN2, is there anything here for someone who wouldn't appreciate the game simply from a nostalgia standpoint?
Specifically, BG1+2, I think, are the things that I want to own. I think I want to own them even if I don't like them. Maybe that will be a thing that I do.
How close to the DnD ruleset are the BG games? Because I do enjoy for realsies DnD, if that's worth anything.
I am well aware that I am a bad person.
Specifically, BG1+2, I think, are the things that I want to own. I think I want to own them even if I don't like them. Maybe that will be a thing that I do.
How close to the DnD ruleset are the BG games? Because I do enjoy for realsies DnD, if that's worth anything.
I am well aware that I am a bad person.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I know you dislike Digital Distribution, but come on.
water_wendi
Water is not wet!
What?
edit: im really trying to figure out what the hell you are talking about. You bolded the price. Do you think the prices i put for those games is inaccurate?
NWN1 + 1 free game + free ToEE + NWN2 on Steam = $30
NWN1 and 2 on disc = $30
First compilation you posted is nice, though.
water_wendi
Water is not wet!
The second one has NWN2 with all expansion packs. That is still a great deal since NWN1 is such garbage. Steam has NWN 2 Platinum for $20 but its missing Mysteries of Westgate which is signifigant imo. im actually kind of surprised that MoW came out in a compilation at all. i was certain it would be forever erased like the stuff Bioware did with Pirates of the Sword Coasts, Infinite Dungeons, and Wyvern Crown of Cormyr.
Eh. Vanilla Campaign is definitely bland, but the sheer character customization options gives it more longevity than DA2, which pretty much was a dumb gibfest regardless of build. The expansions were a large improvement at least, particularly Underdark.
But in terms purely of engaging dialogue and scenario writing...yea DA2 still wins out despite how miserable that final act was.
oneils
Member
Not a bad deal. Similar to the one they offered last year where for every game you bought (of the same ones) the cheaper each one would be.
Seeing that is kind of sad somehow, as I haven't played any of the games since buying them (though I have played Torment and the BG ones before).
Yeah, me too. I bought them all as part of a great deal last year. Played a bit of baldur's gate but then never played again. What a shame.
Go to a retail location and get this for $19.99 instead:
If you want NWN2 then save up $29.99 and get this:
If you are dedicated then go to ebay and get this:
Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds, Secret of the Silver Blades, Pools of Darkness, Hillsfar, Eye of the Beholder I-III, Blood and Magic, Dungeon Hack, Gateway to the Savage Frontier, Treasures of the Savage Frontier, Menzoberranzan.
After that its running down the Ravenloft and Dark Sun games. Do that and you will basically have every D&D rpg worth having.
I've never seen these anthologies where I am, in Canada. Too bad.
Mattakuevan
Member
Since for some reason no one answered you. Icewind Dale 1 and 2 are way better than Demon Stone and Dragonshard.
cicero
Member
And that NWN package on GamersGate was going for $10.73 this last weekend.
Why do you keep popping up in these Digital Distribution specific threads anyway?
cicero
Member
Thanks for answering, Demon Stone and Dragonshard were the only two I haven't bought yet though.
SteveWinwood
Member
I thought I was going to get out not buying anything.
NOPE.
Thanks whoever bumped this. I am now the new proud owner of Icewind Dale 1 + 2.
NOPE.
Thanks whoever bumped this. I am now the new proud owner of Icewind Dale 1 + 2.
RomanticHeroX
Member
Too bad it's not a straight-up 50% off, because there are five games I want. Went ahead and got Planescape and BG2, but I'd still like the first BG and the two Icewind Dale games. Not that I'll ever have time to play any of them, but you definitely can't go wrong with the two I got.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
The BG games are based heavily on the AD&D 2E ruleset. If you're used to being shepherded around, the games may drive you batty--especially BG 1, anyway. But they're both about as classic as CRPGs get and BG2 is something we will probably never see the likes of again.
Short answer is to give Baldur's Gate 2 a try, at least.
Edited to add there is absolutely nothing "short" about BG 2, though. Like I hope you have 80 hours to kill, at a minimum.
Walmart sells both of those compilations in Canada if you are interested.
And then there are the "fan modules" by Ossian Studios (actual Bioware staff members at some point I think?) which are almost amazing games in themselves. Though, there are other fan created modules that are also of very high quality.
But yeah, NWN is great.
Also, Icewind Dale 2 "Complete"? Was that a standalone game? I don't remember it having an expansion.
I spent more time with NWN than any other Bioware game. The toolset along with the multiplayer and great fan modules made it a hoot. The original campaign is mostly hack-n-slash. The two expansion campaigns really made for a better SP campaign. Much better than NWN2 in my book.
What is this Icewind Dale II complete? That game never got any expansion, did it? That game was easily the most challenging Infinity engine game. Especially if you played without the patch that upped the loot drops, and fixed the final boss turning completely invisible and sneak attacking you constantly. I wanted to punch my monitor more than once. Easily had a harder time with than even ToEE. So many fights came down to me trying desperately kite bosses with almost dead characters. Actually had to sit down and read up on spells and plan out a strategy for the final boss encounter.
What is this Icewind Dale II complete? That game never got any expansion, did it? That game was easily the most challenging Infinity engine game. Especially if you played without the patch that upped the loot drops, and fixed the final boss turning completely invisible and sneak attacking you constantly. I wanted to punch my monitor more than once. Easily had a harder time with than even ToEE. So many fights came down to me trying desperately kite bosses with almost dead characters. Actually had to sit down and read up on spells and plan out a strategy for the final boss encounter.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
Got me PST and NWN Diamond. Definitely gonna replay both games during the year.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Finishes 27th of Feb at 23:59, still a while to go.
This sale ends at 23.59 pm EST on the 28th of February, so be sure to pick up your D&D classics now!