Baldur’s Gate III
4-Aug-23 4:06am
#1 Bleed_DukeBlue
Anyone else playing this? It’s still early, but I’m already pretty sure this will not only be my game of the year but also one of my favorite games of all time. Larian impressed me a lot with Divinity: Original Sin, but this is just a masterpiece so far. Also, it has cross save, so you can play on PC and then move up to five saves over to PS5 via the cloud when that version comes out (although you have to buy both versions to do that).
#1 Bleed_DukeBlue
Anyone else playing this? It’s still early, but I’m already pretty sure this will not only be my game of the year but also one of my favorite games of all time. Larian impressed me a lot with Divinity: Original Sin, but this is just a masterpiece so far. Also, it has cross save, so you can play on PC and then move up to five saves over to PS5 via the cloud when that version comes out (although you have to buy both versions to do that).
4-Aug-23 8:53am
#2 bumsplikity
Yeah I played this for about 12 hours during the EA period, and started my "real" save last night. I initially encountered a number of pretty frustrating bugs, but I should have all of that behind me now. I'm looking forward to really diving in and getting my RPG on.
I'm doing a Human Druid and am going to lean into nature magic. I've already got about 6 characters/playstyles in my head to try on my next playthroughs.
#2 bumsplikity
Yeah I played this for about 12 hours during the EA period, and started my "real" save last night. I initially encountered a number of pretty frustrating bugs, but I should have all of that behind me now. I'm looking forward to really diving in and getting my RPG on.
I'm doing a Human Druid and am going to lean into nature magic. I've already got about 6 characters/playstyles in my head to try on my next playthroughs.
5-Aug-23 7:48am
#3 MrBean
It came out? Damn... I'm interested but bad timing. Curios to hear what you all think a bit further in and if it's worth it.
#3 MrBean
It came out? Damn... I'm interested but bad timing. Curios to hear what you all think a bit further in and if it's worth it.
5-Aug-23 7:55am
#4 MrBean
Man, I'm debating dropping others and getting this...
https://youtu.be/KqJ...
#4 MrBean
Man, I'm debating dropping others and getting this...
https://youtu.be/KqJ...
5-Aug-23 5:54pm
#7 Bleed_DukeBlue
I know right? This is shaping up to be one of the best years for gaming ever, and it still seems like this will end up at the top.
sinnie wrote:
Ok this is the most amazing game I've played this year.
#7 Bleed_DukeBlue
I know right? This is shaping up to be one of the best years for gaming ever, and it still seems like this will end up at the top.
sinnie wrote:
Ok this is the most amazing game I've played this year.
6-Aug-23 10:26am
#8 MrBean
Wow, really bummed I missed out on the CE ... looks badass, and now it sells for a grand or more :(
Damn
Oh well, downloading now
#8 MrBean
Wow, really bummed I missed out on the CE ... looks badass, and now it sells for a grand or more :(
Damn
Oh well, downloading now
6-Aug-23 4:29pm
#10 MrBean
I've been at the character creation screen for over 2 hours ... this is too much!
#10 MrBean
I've been at the character creation screen for over 2 hours ... this is too much!
6-Aug-23 9:40pm
#11 sinnie
MrBean wrote:
I've been at the character creation screen for over 2 hours ... this is too much!lol
there's so many options... I just had to go with a character I've played before and I'm having so much fun. Plus your party grows and you get to play more characters anyway.
#11 sinnie
MrBean wrote:
I've been at the character creation screen for over 2 hours ... this is too much!lol
there's so many options... I just had to go with a character I've played before and I'm having so much fun. Plus your party grows and you get to play more characters anyway.
6-Aug-23 10:59pm
#12 MrBean
After hour 3, I bailed. I'll be back. Just analysis paralysis after getting lost in reading.
Largely set on going Warlock, I thjnk.
I've been putting off Burning Shores and Hogwarts. BG3 may sit just a bit longer as I'm assuming it will become amazing and hijack my time aggressively.
#12 MrBean
After hour 3, I bailed. I'll be back. Just analysis paralysis after getting lost in reading.
Largely set on going Warlock, I thjnk.
I've been putting off Burning Shores and Hogwarts. BG3 may sit just a bit longer as I'm assuming it will become amazing and hijack my time aggressively.
7-Aug-23 7:49am
#13 sinnie
I spent probably 10hrs on it yesterday and I struggled to be pulled off of it. I want to play it today but alas I got to work. I might still find some time while at my store... lol
So far the only thing I really dislike is some of the camera angles and the way you move around on the map. I mean, it works best probably (point and click) but I find it clunky, sometimes I click in places and my characters run around randomly. Sometimes I move and my party doesn't follow even though they just did and it's weird. Some bugs I guess. But even with those annoyances I am loving the hell out of this, the story and the combat is really fun for turn based gaming.
#13 sinnie
I spent probably 10hrs on it yesterday and I struggled to be pulled off of it. I want to play it today but alas I got to work. I might still find some time while at my store... lol
So far the only thing I really dislike is some of the camera angles and the way you move around on the map. I mean, it works best probably (point and click) but I find it clunky, sometimes I click in places and my characters run around randomly. Sometimes I move and my party doesn't follow even though they just did and it's weird. Some bugs I guess. But even with those annoyances I am loving the hell out of this, the story and the combat is really fun for turn based gaming.
10-Aug-23 9:30pm
#14 MrBean
Played for an hour or so as a Paladin ... super boring. It's not me, I have to be a caster.
Back to roughly ~4 hours of dbeating how to build a Warlock.
I have problems.
#14 MrBean
Played for an hour or so as a Paladin ... super boring. It's not me, I have to be a caster.
Back to roughly ~4 hours of dbeating how to build a Warlock.
I have problems.
11-Aug-23 9:33am
#15 sinnie
I'm having fun with my Rogue. I'm wanting to go back and have an evil play through after this though. I just started Act 2 and am about 50 hours in. I missed stuff from the first area too...
Casting is fun, but you have party members to fill that need. So in the end it really doesn't matter what character you build since you have a party of 4. I'm even enjoying playing the cleric and that's boring AF in a real game.
#15 sinnie
I'm having fun with my Rogue. I'm wanting to go back and have an evil play through after this though. I just started Act 2 and am about 50 hours in. I missed stuff from the first area too...
Casting is fun, but you have party members to fill that need. So in the end it really doesn't matter what character you build since you have a party of 4. I'm even enjoying playing the cleric and that's boring AF in a real game.
11-Aug-23 4:42pm
#16 Shane12m
Had my first super frustrating moment. Chapter 1. No spoilers but basically there is a burning building and figuring out how to get the person out was based on pure luck if I was able to pick a 18 difficulty lock. I think the area was bugged out or something
#16 Shane12m
Had my first super frustrating moment. Chapter 1. No spoilers but basically there is a burning building and figuring out how to get the person out was based on pure luck if I was able to pick a 18 difficulty lock. I think the area was bugged out or something
11-Aug-23 4:55pm
#17 MrBean
haha, I think I FINALLY am set on my character ... I think ... maybe now I can finally start playing
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#17 MrBean
haha, I think I FINALLY am set on my character ... I think ... maybe now I can finally start playing
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12-Aug-23 12:23am
#18 i_gothix_i
So far i've put in 43.6 hours on the game and i'm loving every bit of it, i'm still in the first chapter exploring everything i can. The game still have some bugs i'm hoping in time they will work out but nothing game breaking. But if you get the bug where your UI disappears just do a quick save and then a quick load and that will fix it (depending on what keys you have set for each). I've taken care of everything i can find on the main land upto the pass, so now i'm exploring the underdark. Lots of lore to find, read all the books if you can, even if the title seems worthless it may contain knowledge you can use later.
Also you'll find books that reference BG1&2 characters and quests so those are fun reads.
One feature I miss from BG1&2 that is not in 3 is the ability to pause. I know the game is turn based and all "Roll for Initiative". But one does miss having a couple wizards in your party opening with double fireball on a group of enemies to start a fight. :)
Oh and Oil of Speed is your friend in tough fights.
#18 i_gothix_i
So far i've put in 43.6 hours on the game and i'm loving every bit of it, i'm still in the first chapter exploring everything i can. The game still have some bugs i'm hoping in time they will work out but nothing game breaking. But if you get the bug where your UI disappears just do a quick save and then a quick load and that will fix it (depending on what keys you have set for each). I've taken care of everything i can find on the main land upto the pass, so now i'm exploring the underdark. Lots of lore to find, read all the books if you can, even if the title seems worthless it may contain knowledge you can use later.
Also you'll find books that reference BG1&2 characters and quests so those are fun reads.
One feature I miss from BG1&2 that is not in 3 is the ability to pause. I know the game is turn based and all "Roll for Initiative". But one does miss having a couple wizards in your party opening with double fireball on a group of enemies to start a fight. :)
Oh and Oil of Speed is your friend in tough fights.
16-Aug-23 3:02am
#20 Bleed_DukeBlue
For real. I just got bitten in the foot by a squirrel for being on its territory and negotiated a compromise to pass through as long as I didn’t bother anything. There are so many random little details.
sinnie wrote:
There's just so many possibilities.
#20 Bleed_DukeBlue
For real. I just got bitten in the foot by a squirrel for being on its territory and negotiated a compromise to pass through as long as I didn’t bother anything. There are so many random little details.
sinnie wrote:
There's just so many possibilities.
16-Aug-23 10:56am
#21 sinnie
It really does seem like EVERY choice and action matters. I've read some spoilers and some playthroughs are so unimaginably different. This game is going to keep me busy for 100 years I feel like.
#21 sinnie
It really does seem like EVERY choice and action matters. I've read some spoilers and some playthroughs are so unimaginably different. This game is going to keep me busy for 100 years I feel like.
Baldur’s Gate III