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Baldur's Gate III | OT | Bear in Mind, Your Choices Have Consequences
Ivory Samoan
Gold Member
Yeah hard out.......people were complaining it was childish and in bad taste I think, I thought it was hilarious.That OT title change
In other news, anyone know just how screwed the Xbox Series S is in terms of it coming to it? My son has one in his room, would love to play with him over the Interwebs, I think couch co-op would distract me too much lol (ADHD, self diagnosed lol).
Last Hearth
Member
No, with Dark Urge the story pushes you toward certain decisions so it’s often not what you would have chosen naturally, so it’s more a guided experience than a custom character who’s free to choose what you would naturally do.
With the Origin characters they each have their own secrets. In a custom play through you discover them by interacting with them and through the plot, whereas if you play as them you will know them from the very beginning.
So the first playthrough, which is often the most memorable one, it’s best to discover everything through interactions with the game and the one where your choices are all your own.
Fools idol
Banned
Draugoth
Gold Member
R6Rider
Gold Member
Portugeezer
Member
Beautiful.
Skifi28
Member
If it's coming to Xbox, it's coming to the S with all its features. I think it's more of a "when" question rather than "if".
Fools idol
Banned
May I introduce... Geralt of Hobbitton.
I actually think an Eldrich Knight would work better for Geraldo here but pretty cool none theless, shows how good the character creator is.
Elemental cantrips you could bring out can be like the spells that Geralt knows, and the spells your can learn can fit pretty well xD
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Hero of Spielberg
Member
It was funny as shit. Guessing those complaining were the new-age puritans on here crying 'degeneracy' about the bear stuff.
Doom85
Member
May I introduce... Geralt of Hobbitton.
I actually think an Eldrich Knight would work better for Geraldo here but pretty cool none theless, shows how good the character creator is.
Elemental cantrips you could bring out can be like the spells that Geralt knows, and the spells your can learn can fit pretty well xD
Ranger does get a bit disrespected by some of the D&D fanbase.
Youtuber XP to Level 3 put it best: “look, it’s not the most optimal class by a long shot, but people who don’t want to play it purely because they don’t think the class is cool in any way, YOU CAN SHOOT LIGHTNING ARROWS FROM YOUR BOW! That is objectively cool!”
naguanatak
Member
I dug out my 'old' PC (i5 2500k, gtx970, 8gb ram) and logged into steam for the first time in over 5 years. Tested early access briefly. The game runs ok, but since they have cross save I can continue once the ps5 version is out.
I'm not a fan of turn based combat, over the years I tested various games and always ended up disliking it.
But all I have seen about the game, the setting, lore, characters, the game world and interactions is begging me to give it a chance. So I did and I want to take it slow and really enjoy this over a long time (firstborn is coming this November, so I will have less time to play. I'll stick to Baldurs Gate 3, Starfield and Diablo 2 Resurrected)
Furthermore I have absolutely no idea about DnD, its rules, possibilities etc.
Is there a good written guide or (explanation) video for someone like me who has no idea about the vocabulary and abbreviations used, the rules of dice rolls etc just to ease the beginning for me?
I don't want to learn everything before really digging in and I don't know if there is some ingame guide or journal that explains everything for DnD noobs like me. Tested early access for about an hour, will put a dozen or two hours in before release just to familiarize myself, but yeah...feeling a bit overwhelmed (in a positive way) and wanted to get input from the veterans where to start. This seems to be a very special game.
I'm not a fan of turn based combat, over the years I tested various games and always ended up disliking it.
But all I have seen about the game, the setting, lore, characters, the game world and interactions is begging me to give it a chance. So I did and I want to take it slow and really enjoy this over a long time (firstborn is coming this November, so I will have less time to play. I'll stick to Baldurs Gate 3, Starfield and Diablo 2 Resurrected)
Furthermore I have absolutely no idea about DnD, its rules, possibilities etc.
Is there a good written guide or (explanation) video for someone like me who has no idea about the vocabulary and abbreviations used, the rules of dice rolls etc just to ease the beginning for me?
I don't want to learn everything before really digging in and I don't know if there is some ingame guide or journal that explains everything for DnD noobs like me. Tested early access for about an hour, will put a dozen or two hours in before release just to familiarize myself, but yeah...feeling a bit overwhelmed (in a positive way) and wanted to get input from the veterans where to start. This seems to be a very special game.
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Fools idol
Banned
you say that but I also assumed the same and once baby arrived I found myself with a lot more time; just at unusual hours. I was playing Wasteland 3 at 4 in the morning between bottle feeds. lol
naguanatak
Member
At 4 in the morning I'm doing cardio before heading off to work. But I hope you're right
I hear that in the beginning, when they're just helpless babies there is enough time for oneself because they basically just sleep assuming it's not a screamer
Once she is older I actually want to put in the time and be there so I have to scale down my gaming time. Here's hoping she comes after me reagarding video games
Another question on topic:
I'm leaning towards playing a monk come release. As I understand it, monks can't wear armor at all. Does that mean I'm going to play the whole game (100+hours) in the same outfit?
acidagfc
Member
Apparently there are clothing options that are not considered armor, allowing monks to benefit from their unarmored proficiency, while still getting some bonuses, and I presume new looks.At 4 in the morning I'm doing cardio before heading off to work. But I hope you're right
I hear that in the beginning, when they're just helpless babies there is enough time for oneself because they basically just sleep assuming it's not a screamer
Once she is older I actually want to put in the time and be there so I have to scale down my gaming time. Here's hoping she comes after me reagarding video games
Another question on topic:
I'm leaning towards playing a monk come release. As I understand it, monks can't wear armor at all. Does that mean I'm going to play the whole game (100+hours) in the same outfit?
naguanatak
Member
That sounds good. Didn't know if there were other cosmetic options than just armor. Nice, monk it is as a first character then
Fools idol
Banned
WIZERmehgrd
Last Hearth
Member
My daughter just turned 1, and it’s true, in the beginning they mostly sleep, and I did have some free time even though they wake up at weird times in the night. Now I basically get an hour of gaming in a day at most because she’s awake most of the day and she requires constant supervision because she has learned to walk and climb.At 4 in the morning I'm doing cardio before heading off to work. But I hope you're right
I hear that in the beginning, when they're just helpless babies there is enough time for oneself because they basically just sleep assuming it's not a screamer
Once she is older I actually want to put in the time and be there so I have to scale down my gaming time. Here's hoping she comes after me reagarding video games
Another question on topic:
I'm leaning towards playing a monk come release. As I understand it, monks can't wear armor at all. Does that mean I'm going to play the whole game (100+hours) in the same outfit?
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
So my choices only have consequences in early access?
Gorgon
Member
Hum? What do you mean?
Fools idol
Banned
the full release will require a fresh install and character wipe I believe. The launch version has changed far too much both mechanically and quests.
Fools idol
Banned
my kid is 4 now and were currently playing 2-3 hours a day of Zelda TOTK which she loves, and then when she goes to bed around 7pm I chill with my wife for a few hours then play games usually from 9pm-1 or 2 am if I dont have client meetings in the morning. Its pretty good tbh.
Once BG3 is out I expect to play maybe 4 hours a day until I complete it.. so will take a while
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Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
Sony paid Larian to 'delay' the Xbox version saying it's due to the S, so Sony could have a big temp exclusive game to come out the same day as Xbox Starfield. Just wait, a month or two after Starfield launches the S version will magically be ready.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
You don't seriously believe that do you?
Guilty_AI
Member
Did PC pay Larian to delay the ps5 version too?
Gorgon
Member
Larian has stated that they are having support from MS engineers to try to overcome the problem. Don't you think that if this was false MS would have denied it already?
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
Of course, it's the same day as Starfield on XSX. Early Access adopters of BG3 get it on Aug 3 (which has been playable on Steam and the Deck for a few years now....and which I have). But it seems to coincindental to not be a thing.
Guilty_AI
Member
Have you ever considered the possibility of them choosing this coincindental date because it could boost the ps5 version sales?
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
Fools idol
Banned
as of today, no. Tomorrow and beyond, I'm sure it will be posted here.
Draugoth
Gold Member
Likely only after release.
I would still recomemnd buying on Steam because the Free Deluxe upgrade is already a $30 saving.
No, you're one of many.
Guilty_AI
Member
Guilty_AI
Member
I wouldn't go in completely blind as there is some learning curve, though the game does try to make things easier for you.
Still, 100% worth it, you're not mad.
Sentenza
Member
...But that's my creation from 2 years ago. I posted it in the EA thread at the time. :|
EDIT - Still have the upload on Steam, too.
Steam Community :: Screenshot :: Let me introduce you all to Geralt of Hobbitsville.
Steam Community: Baldur's Gate 3. Let me introduce you all to Geralt of Hobbitsville.
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Fools idol
Banned
.... good for you ? I never said it was mine. I don't even have early acces XD...But that's my creation from 2 years ago. I posted it in the EA thread at the time. :|
EDIT - Still have the upload on Steam, too.
Steam Community :: Screenshot :: Let me introduce you all to Geralt of Hobbitsville.
Steam Community: Baldur's Gate 3. Let me introduce you all to Geralt of Hobbitsville.steamcommunity.com
thanks
Slicker than your average
Banned
Xbox sent engineers to help get in running.
But I'm not surprised Reading this post, this kind of fud is common from green rats . Everything bad that happens to Xbox, or when xbox is 'forced' to acquire publishers, it's always sonys fault.
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Guilty_AI
Member
So i've been reading about an option called Karmic Dice, and i think i should give a heads up on it here.
The option is under user settings, and what it does basically is create a "loaded dice" that decreases the chances of failing rolls too often. It was made with the intention of avoiding situations where you just keep failing over and over in a row which might feel frustrating for some players.
And indeed, in most situations, it'll help you, especially during dialogue. I imagine it must advantegeous to leave this on if you're a new player that doesn't fully know what he's doing.
However this option also works for enemy throws and combat. It can create unfair or unbalanced situations for specific builds, so if you do know what you're doing, or you just want the game to play more like it normally would, make sure to turn this off as its enabled by default.
Keep in mind this is all based on EA version. Not sure if there'll be any changes in the final game.
The option is under user settings, and what it does basically is create a "loaded dice" that decreases the chances of failing rolls too often. It was made with the intention of avoiding situations where you just keep failing over and over in a row which might feel frustrating for some players.
And indeed, in most situations, it'll help you, especially during dialogue. I imagine it must advantegeous to leave this on if you're a new player that doesn't fully know what he's doing.
However this option also works for enemy throws and combat. It can create unfair or unbalanced situations for specific builds, so if you do know what you're doing, or you just want the game to play more like it normally would, make sure to turn this off as its enabled by default.
Keep in mind this is all based on EA version. Not sure if there'll be any changes in the final game.
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dreamstation
Gold Member
Well the other one wasn't great so... After all this time we get a new BG and that's all you have to say about it?!That OT title change
PS - I will totally fuck the bear if it gives me stats (flashbacks to Zevran anyone..?)
Hero of Spielberg
Member
I'm really looking forward to BG3 and really happy Larian are doing it as I loved DOS. I just thought the original OT title was funny ... actually made me laugh.
darth.shrimp
Member
I caved in and bought the game last night. Still having reservations about some aspects of it, though...
naguanatak
Member
What aspects are those?
For me it's combat in general and the complexity of all of it for someone like me who has no idea about DnD and hasn't played any turn based combat game extensively
Guilty_AI
Member
Trust me, if they've kept up with DOS2's combat design standard it'll slowly become your favorite part of the game.
I played it with people who hated turn-based combat with passion, that then went on to become bloodthirsty murderhobos as they learned the ropes.
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Wolfpact1983
Member
Man it would be so cool, if they would release a physical copy for ps5 
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darth.shrimp
Member
I feel like they took too many liberties with the system, I guess. Like I've said before, while it's probably going to be very good, it's not really a Baldur's Gate game, and with that many house-rules I'd argue at this point it's not even really a DnD game anymore either.
I also fail to see the relevence of getting to choose your pronouns or the size of your genitals (but no boob slider, heh) in a Forgotten Realm setting, but I'd probably get called a nazi biggot if I were to say that anywhere else than here, so...