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Divinity Original Sin 2: Worth a go?
As the title suggests. I played BG3 as my first table top RPG and fell in love with it - DOS2 worth it? Or should I just load up ANOTHER story in BG3? lol
EDIT: A resounding yes. Thank you - in I go!
Discussion
Yes it's a good game and it's affordable.
Go on. Get
Holy shirt it is affordable right now.
I did about 300 hours in DOS2. It’s great. It’s harder to go to from BG3. But the way they do classes is neat. Simple multi-class system, easy to find good combos. And the game basically dares you to break/cheese it.
Ya those teleport pyramid thingies let you do some weird game breaking stuff sometimes. Without spoiling op, my friends ran into a story fight that you are not supposed to win without doing a quest where you need to blow out some... candles. The guy had a ton of armor and I happened to be at the front of town which had a bunch of skeleton/corpse piles. So I said "wait guys dont do anything I think I have an idea" I used a skill that gives you armor based on the amount of corpses around you, teleported to the fight with the pyramid and used a skill that destroys all the armor on a target if you have more armor than them. My other friend decided to play as a "barrelmancer" so once the armor was gone he exploded the barrels and killed him instantly. The game just kinda continued on as if he was alive in all the dialog options.
I love doing shit like that though.
Oh ya its one of my favorite things that we ever managed to pull off. I love it that the devs didnt just cheat and make them unkillable. Eventually once we progressed enough the dialog options acknowledged they were dead and we had done it
It's missing so many great QoL features that BG3 got but it's combat is still the most fun/engaging of any CRPG that I've played.
If you ok with lack of cinematography and facial expressions - yes, you should.
I preferred the combat over BG3 though
Yes. And also the fact that you are not forced to run to camp to recover. The mechanics of the camp in BG3 are cool, but I would prefer it to be optional (for the sake of dialogues that are worth my time).
You preferred fire? How about cursed fire? More fire?
Have nightmares about cursed fire.
Raining blood however is awesome.
How about blood rain AND cursed fire? 😎
MORE. FIRE. 😎
I found the combat in Divinity to be interminable and tedious.
Goes to show you have to try things for yourself because tastes differ.
On the contrary, I loved the Divinity combat- just plain AP juggle, possibility to pack numerous actions as long as "them green orbs" are in your pool, without thinking "ouuu and thats a reaction, thats a bonus action and bam- i moved 3 meters and shot a bow that missed". Tuning into BG3 combat was quite a pain to get used to.
I had started playing D&D in person a little over a year before I got BG3 so I found the combat system fairly intuitive. It generally runs almost the same as tabletop so the transition over to BG3, for me at least, was very intuitive. There are some minor variables, but overall it was a quick adjustment.
I had not played other CRPG’s before so I’m much less familiar with the combat mechanics of DOS2. It’s not that hard to learn, but it was a completely new experience for me.
Agreed. I hate BG3 combat.
I agree. It feels like Larian tune their encounters so weirdly. Like the statuses interacting is cool when it is a neat optional thing that can happen, but it feels like they designed all their encounters so that you have to do things like make a poison cloud and then explode it.
It goes from being a cool interaction to some boring thing you have to do every encounter.
Yeah, carrying barrels is funny, until it begins to feel like it is required.
Idk, I hardly ever used much 'barrelmancy', unless I had a 'perfect idea' pop in my head. I prolly do it more in BG3 than I ever did in DOS2. Obviously it becomes more and more useful on higher difficulties.
I never felt that way playing divinity. There’s so many interesting and creative ways you can do things. Sure I used barrelmanct in one or two fights but mostly I just experimented around with all the cool combos you can make.
I mean, sure, to each their own, but that is wild. Even with the improvements Larian made to D&D5e, it doesn't come anywhere near offering the kind of flexibility and dynamic combat that the Divinity action point system does, not to mention environmental/elemental interactions in Divinity are a huge part of their combat and basically non-existent in BG3.
Plus, BG3 is painfully easy even in honour mode, D:OS2 will kick you in the dick and laugh at your tears.
I am so bored with the lack of difficulty in BG3. I miss those DOS2 desperation Hail Mary victories.
The flip side of it is that the early game of DOS2 is hard enough to make people who don't like difficult games quit. Once you reach Fort Joy, the learning curve is more like a cliff(although it gets easier once you gain levels and acquire more skills).
I think a happy medium is to do something like Owlcat did for their Pathfinder games, and have a really large range of difficulty adjustment.
that oil field fight on reaper coast is always such a bitch lol
There is a sweet spot to teleport Jeffrey? or whomever away and totally skip that battle. But yes it’s a slog.
The only flaw in what is an otherwise perfect game, imo. But hey, they made it accessible, like 5e did for D&D, and possibly revitalized a genre that is, if not dying, struggling to maintain a presence in the modern gaming scene.
I just started DOS2 last week. The combat itself is fine but it gets kinda tedious in terms of immersive breaking. It's probably more like this for a 1st timer who doesn't read build guides but I don't like how you have to quicksave every 5 min and how a lot of fights need metagaming (pre-positioning everyone specifically for that fight after f5/f8) instead of going with the story flow (just walk in a room/area because you couldn't have known there is a fight). The map also makes it very easy to wonder into over level area and got you killed too. I play the classic difficulty with no mods and I feel like spending most of the time trying to figuring the system out instead of feeling the story. BG3 strike the balance much better, especially for new players.
Me too. BG3 has a good combat mechanics, but I think the combat mechanics of DOS are better.
People say this and I always think I must be missing something because I hated the combat. The overuse of terrain effects just made it ugly. I also didn't like the armor system.
Bg3 seems so much more straightforward.
One of the reasons I preferred it. DND is a great tabletop experience with friends, but as soon as it's a viseogame, it feels way too simple. The terrain effects can be managed, either by utilizing them, or learning to reduce situations that would create them. Outside of a handful of fights, it's almost always manageable, it's just an extra level of depth you have to consider, which keeps things interesting for me.
I thought dos2 combat was a slog.
If dos3 has the level of cinematography that bg3 has, it is gonna be SO sick
Your lips to Swen's ears.
NOOOO. I hate all the unnecessary cut scenes and dialogue in BG3. Like, It was fine the first time to see Shadowcake smirk and scowl... but Now I just mash the options to get past the dialogue because its SOOOOO TEDIOUS.
For me, it was like reading a book. You have to use your imagination.
Same with owlcat games. Although i guess they are doing an expanse game now, so... most owlcat games.
Such a peak studio though.
I prefer fewer facial expressions and cut scenes. I want to play a game, not watch a movie. I love what BG3 did, but it feels excessive. Also I hate the action system in BG3 vs DOS2.
BG3 felt like playing in a movie where you’re the main character. DOS2 feels like playing in a comic book.
Many have suggested it as a good next game. There is a handy guide that might give you some insight into the changes.
Ah super helpful - thank you.
I'm level 5 on my first playthrough and I'm kinda copying my party comp from that because the game was pretty confusing at first "Speed's Collection of Helpful Guides and Write Ups"
- Geo/Hydro
- Hydro/Aero
- Elemental Ranger
- Summoner
I had a knight at first but I switched him to a summoner for more a magical party. Idk it's kinda clicking now but definitely a rough start compared to bg3 for me
I personally liked DoS2 more than BG3. Probably because D&D is still one of the clunkiest systems for video games and I prefer Larian original system in DoS2 over it. I also love DoS2 companions more than new companions from BG3 (shame Minsk and Jaheira got so little screen time).
BG3 is amazing but it always feels like Larian does even better when not limited by someone strict rules and expectations.
Just gonna note, BG3 isn’t a tabletop RPG, though I understand what you mean. It’s called a CRPG (Computer RPG), even if that’s a bit of a dated term these days.
I say go for it, like the others!
It’s got some differences, beyond just the mechanics of the game
- no cinematic style. You’ll be surprised how much you miss it
- overall a harder game
- a few bumpy spots since it’s older, less quality of life from BG3
- overall a lot more combat in the game
My fiancé and her bff (who both LOVED BG3) at first bounced off of DOS2 because of the above reasons. But they got desperate and finally played it, ended up beating it. Overall they enjoyed it but it’s still not as amazing as BG3 was
I was surprised at how much I missed the cinematics and presentation when I went from BG3 to DOS2.
The voice acting is good, the story and characters start out pretty well. I just don’t find myself picking it up for some reason. Haven’t gotten past the first intro island. Have started it twice.
Maybe I need to tire of BG3 mods first lol
Yeah they make a larger impact than people give credit.
I am of the opinion that the cinematic style of BG3 is 100% the reason it blew up so big. I think if it was done in the DOS2 style (text, voices, images etc but no close up “scenes”), it would have been a success but nowhere near as big. Especially not with the “girlies” crowd lol
Yeah the girlies (understanding that this term includes men, like my two bros who I’ve been shepherding through their first playthroughs the last few weeks) are what take you from “successful game” to “mega hit” that justifies a big budget for sexy cinematics.
Especially for a vast game like this where there’s tons of content you can just straight up miss, indeed you are designed to miss in one playthrough.
Which is unfortunate. I spent all my time in Bg3 wishing I could turn it off.
How lame
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You can find a real nice pair of telekinesis gloves Early on which makes for a lot of fun.
Yes. BG3 is better, but that’s not really a fair bar to set for all other games.
Yeah. But be prepared for the fort joy dilemma. Great game.
What dilemma?
A huge number of players enjoy the fort joy segment so much that they just keep restarting after completing fort joy to the point that it is a bit of a meme. The tone and mechanics and story shift a lot after fort joy and even i enjoyed starting three or four games to do fort joy on repeat.
Oh, interesting! I was so eager to get away! I’ve only played through once-as Sabille. I made it my mission to make sure everyone wearing red was dead before leaving the island. Can’t enslave if you aren’t alive.
I personally haven't been able to get into the game. The tone is a lot more... goofy? And I just haven't been able to vibe with it as much.
It also seemed to lean more towards wanting you to play a pre-made character as opposed to making your own which put me off a bit.
I've heard really good things about it, so maybe I need to give it more of a chance, but it was really hard for me to take it very seriously from the little I played (up through the swamp area on the island, so really not very far at all.)
I'm posting this in part in hopes that someone can change my mind lol. I've heard really good things about the game, but I don't know if its "for me."
Goofy? Have you not had any interactions with Lazel? 🫠 Her personality is absolute clownery.
It's a good game, but the awful combat kills replays for me. Constant terrain effects make many fights ugly as hell and immersion breaking with everything constantly on fire and other effects. Cant even see your chars often.
Many people say “yes”.
For me, personally, it was a hard no. The combat systems are so different and I find the BG3 system really fun to engage with. I didn’t find the DoS2 system fun at all to engage with.
It has his flaws, such as encouraging to do all physical or all magical parties, but I really appreciated the fact that there is no RNG for status or spells. You want to stun someone ? If they have armor, you miss, if they don't have armor, you cc. That's it. No more 50-50 for every spells
My favorite part of DOS:2 was obtaining my third source point and then casting Pyroclastic Eruption.
yeesssss. Let the cursed fire flow through you!
It’s so much fun! I thought it was harder than Baldurs but it was also my first one so maybe that played a part. The challenge made it more rewarding to me.
Divinity Original Sin 2 is probably the best game I’ve played yet. First time I played it I didn’t like it, it was “too much.” Second time I finally got into it and I’ve spent up to 200 hours now. The first act was the hardest for me, my team is hybrid dmg so it was gonna be hard either way. Basically had to ransack the entire Fort Joy castle in order to survive the rest of the island, no one was left alive. But doing that opened the doors to my personal enjoyment of the game 🤣
Great game, but worth highlighting BG3 is considerably easier. If you enjoy the BG3 combat, you'll dig DOS2 but there are variations. I honestly prefer the BG3 system for spells/crowd control.
Also constant equipment upgrading I feel is a lot more important in DOS2 and talking with animals played a bigger impact IMO.
I know you've already decided to go for it but just wanted to share my exp if it helps too.
I was hesitant to pick the game up because I was told it could be dated. Nevertheless, many recommendations say go for it so I bought the game on sale on June 5, and I haven't stopped playing since! And the game still looks so pretty. I currently have 296.6 hours of playtime and I'm loving it so much. Mind you, it was hard for me at first because I wanted to play it without researching anything about the game or its mechanics, but after a couple of runs (probably around 6) that ended abruptly - (I was stubborn and always picked Honour Mode) - I'm now playing on Tactician Regular. What made me enjoy it a lot more on my current run is I read all the guides mentioned in this comment esp the Red Flag Checklist and while some of these may have been obvious to a lot of people, reading it really helped me enjoy the game more (a lot of what these guides say are things that you would also realize by playing the game, such as: don't waste your Action Points walking towards the enemy and let them walk to you OR that it is NOT ideal to split the type of damage dealers in your party to 3 physical 1 magic OR 3 magic 1 physical etc., but the guides were really great at pointing those important principles out and make you realize things you may have already been thinking).
I also tried a full physical party in one run (that ended at the beginning of Act 2), and then a full magic party (that also ended at the end of Act 1) and it gave me a good grasp of how both playstyle works. My current playthrough is a mix, 2 physical, and 2 magical, and it's sooo much fun! I would agree to all the advice given to me to avoid the Honour Mode run for now because the game does rely for you to already know about the encounters for Honour Mode (there are some unfair fights or at least unfair for us, the uninitiated).
Anyhow, good luck and I hope you have a blast playing the game, man!
it's still my favorite game of all time. combat is a lot harder, more open and involved than BG3, you can really go wild with it
Yes. I'll just let you know what I wish I had known before going in. Spoiler tag incoming because you may not want to know and it's a content warning.
Animals aren't treated as gently as they are in BG3.
Bless the pigs. 🤭
Yes I can't stop playing it and I've beat it 3 times
yes
I just started pkaying DS1 and I love it. Challenging fights, good ai, fun story.
Just started it this week after a BG3 play through with a buddy! The combat feels more fun (despite being a DnD fan) but does lack the story elements that BG3 has. Overall still having a blast with it!
To this day, I try to get my friends to play it. One of my favorite games.
Yeah it’s great
You will spend a lot of hours in that game, don't do it
Story wise it won’t be as cinematic but I honestly prefer how the combat works in divinity compared to bg3.
I played it for the same reason you’re considering. It is fun and worth a play. I will say that it was harder in terms of storylines or puzzles not being as obvious. I had to look things up sometimes to figure something out and usually don’t have to.
Yes. It's a solid game.
Hell yes! But here is the biggest piece of advice: it's not DnD! Healers and tanks don't work. All party members must be damage dealers. Don't bother healing during battle (except if doing so will insure victory). Grab a bedroll and heal instantly after battle. Oh, and it's all about CC (crowd control). Once you break through armor, you control the rest of the battle. Health bars become meaningless (you'll see what I mean).
It is definitely worth a go. I played bg3 first and I couldn’t get enough. Played divinity sin 2 and I felt that same magic. Not as magical with the wonderful graphics in bg3. However the story and characters are great! I just finished divinity sin 2. I thought it was more difficult than bg3. But now I’m back to playing bg3 for my second playthrough. Enjoy!! Karina games have consumed my life for the past six-twelve months from these two games haha.
My wife has 300 hours in BG3 but prefers DoS2 (which she probably has about 500 hours in). This could be because we played DoS2 first.
I love both and prefer BG3, but I think the answer to your question is yes. It is 100% worth a go.
I still wish you could recruit the crab in DOS2
We were robbed.
I'm biased because I prefer DOS2 over BG3. I think the former has better combat and music. DOS2 is harder and BG3 has better presentation and visuals, but I adore those game.
fun fact, if you play DOS 2 with a controller, there is a glitch once you unlock the mirror to give yourself infinite attribute points;
1.) Make sure you have the level up icon
2.) Open the mirror
3.) under the feats or skills tab, select "Bigger and better" or whatever its called. Press the start button to save, you should still have the level up icon.
4.) Open the mirror again
5.) Head to the feats or skills tab where you toggled bigger and better and UN-Toggle it, then exit without saving
6.) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the attributes tab says you have 250 points to spend.
7.) You can repeat this same glitch with the feat that gives you extra skill points instead of attribute points.
Yes you can un-toggle Bigger and better after using your points and still have the points afterwards.
Yes. Don't hesitate
I honestly believe DOS2 > BG3. Which is why I'm glad BG3 was a one time deal. DOS3 is going to blow BG3 out of the water.
DOS3 hasn't been announced...
You gotta believe!
Great game, i prefer BG3, but well worth a play
Did you expect a needle ?
I am honestly mad the same/similar jokes dont exist in BG3.
Yes....yeeeeeeesss.....YYYYEEESSSSSS.
IF NOT CLEAR.
Its a great game.
Bedroll is your best friend. You can pick one up on the starting ship and it heals you fully.
Its a good game and you can see how it was the stepping stone to make BG3 the success that it is.
However depending on what you liked from Bg3 I should warn you, its an older game meaning there won't be any fancy cut scenes. Just text boxes to read and listen to the story.
The combat system is probably the highlight, so if you are a combat game you will like it, some even consider the combat system better than bg3.
heck yes
Divinity Original Sin 2, was one of my playing groups most frustrating attempts. It took a step by step guide to get us off the starting island, and even after that unless everything was done in an undisclosed order you would be outmatched in every fight.
As far as I know we played on the "default" settings, so maybe turning the difficulty down to Super Easy Story Mode makes it playable and fun. But as a DM with years of experience the way the game is set up it just isn't fun.
BG3 by contrast was a blast. The only settings change was making sure Karmic dice was off. Had no real issues with combat or quest order on my first playthrough.
Huh? I had no problems cruising through the game on normal on my first playthrough, after a 4-5 hoir struggle at the beginning with mechanics. No guides, but some encounters needed 3-5 reloads. Positioning is key here. After you learn that, the game is a cakewalk on every difficulty. And its also superfun!
I believe BG3 is the best CRPG and possibly the best game ever made. In terms of CRPGs, DOS2 has got to be the 2nd place. Don't mind those saying that it lacks the graphical flair. It's a few years old at this point, but still a masterpiece.
I keep trying to get into it but can't. BG3 ruined it for me...
Everyone on fire all the time . Infuriating game
That was the selling point for me. 😅 BG3 is boring by comparison.
Yes!! I still prefer its combat to BG3.
Yes
100 yes and after that Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous!
Yes. It's quite grim dark though. if you're not into that you might want to avoid.
Absolutely, it remains one of my favorite games. I definitely enjoyed dos2 combat more and the extreme environmental things that could happen.
That said, it doesn't have the same story/depth that bg3 does.
Yes. Do it.
I couldn’t really get into it, tried once before BG3 and again after and it just didn’t hook me. Others seem to love it though so if you can get it cheap it’s probably worth a try!
In some aspects, it’s a better game. The story and world is a bit more whimsical than that of BG3 and there is less hand holding. The AI is superb compared to BG3, but I understand why it was dumbed down bit. In any case, it’s an amazing game.
I couldn't do it. I went straight from BG3 to DOS2. I had never played it before and I just couldn't get into it. It was too clunky. It felt less alive. But it's been a few months since I tried it, so maybe its time to give it another try.
So i just finished DOS1, and started DOS 2. They aren't really connected all too much, but oddly I find DOS2 way harder to get into. 1 was great though.
I got it on the steam sale last week and have been enjoying it
It's a classic RPG and not like BG3 but still enjoyable game. The first island is a doozy when it's the first time playing because there are several ways off and there a Easy and hard way.
Go ahead and by, but much like BG3 don't be afraid to start over.
I haven't tried it yet, but I grabbed it b/c its like 80%+ off on steam right now. I'm generally predisposed to give a studio's other games a chance if they made one as good as BG3.
I loved both 1 and 2
Yeah I liked it.
It doesn’t have all those close ups like BG3 but it’s still amazing
It was just on sale like 75% too, lowest ever.
Combat is better story is a little worse. On par with BG3
Well, D: OS2 was my favourite RPG till BG3. I enjoy the combat and character skill system more than BG3 (that's more to do with the d&d version rules though). D: OS2 is still one of the best RPGs ever made, the writing is great, the voice acting is great (it has quite a few voice actors who are in BG3). It just doesn't have the high budget cut-scenes of BG3.
By the way, i still really like Divinity: Original Sin 1 as well!
Hell ya
Oh hell yes. Just watch out for cursed fire.
Yes, it is worth. But remember. The game is way smaller than bg3 And u have less Races and classes and ability.
But fun gimmicks like Undead heal from poisen and take dmg from healing. Enemy will cast heal on your undead character
Search function please. I hate being that guy, but this is a very common question and the answer is always to play dos2
It was hard for me to get into when it released. Bg3 is a much more polished and immersive game
Yes. It’s better than BG3
Yes. If you like the adventure, exploring, turn-based combat etc. You will like it.
It is NOT, however, based on D&D 5e rules. Or based in the Forgotten Realms. Which is fine. Just don't expect to be familiar with all of the classes, rules, and stuff.
Its a great game. Just manage expectations.
Hell yes.
My buddy gifted me that game for Christmas last year and I told him I’d for sure check it out once I finished the run of BG3 I was currently on. Formed, I’ve started 3 other playthroughs.
I’m still wanting to start it though. I just keep finding new fun shit on BG.
Yes it's amazing, I enjoy it more than Baldur's gate honestly.
I like it, but it's not Baldur's Gate 3. It has a lot of the mechanics in common but so far I'm seeing a very different type of story. That's good though. It's definitely interesting and different from what I'm used to. Elves,for example are wearing looking and ritualistic cannibals.
Fantastic game, absolutely loved it.
Yes!
I might get downvoted but in my opinion no, the combat is simple for my taste and not as deep as the usual crpgs iam playing(BG3, pathfinder, rogue trader)
The actual combat is more interesting imo because Larian hasn’t been restricted by 5E’s system. As a negative, the storytelling is way less tight.
Absofuckinglutely.
My wife and I co-op'd it and liked it a lot.
Honestly, the writing is tonally all over the place, often very cringe and edgelordy, and the plot is quite confusing. But that's the worst part and it's ultimately still pretty entertaining if you accept it as weird and campy.
The gameplay is similarly fun and strategic — every encounter is a new challenge and often comes down to the wire. Like BG3 my advice is to try not to ever quit an encounter when it seems impossible and just play it out. But the first act is the hardest, because it takes some time to figure out the combat and level scaling.
I really enjoyed that game. It seemed like the environment and surfaces played a more major role than bg3.
Yes but don't play Tactician unless you follow a guide on your first playthrough.
never played it, so I may join this train.
but I will say I absolutely adore the elves design in this game.
Dos2 also has mods
I like divinity 2 more than bg3, bg3 is more polished.
One of the best game of all time. You will have a good time if you are willing to explore and experiments.
I prefer it. The gameplay is incredible, the characters are loveable, and tbh, I personally hate the 3rd person dialogue views.
Not to mention DND, as fun as it is with friends, has a player handbook with 90% of everything you will encounter. DoS doesn't. Anything could be around any corner, and it often is.
Absolutely fucking yes. In some says is better than bg3. Elementalist is some real fun shit. And it can be way more though. Be prepared
Wanted to sell it to you but I see that a good game doesn't need any further selling. Enjoy the game, I had so much fun with it with my friends
Unpopular opinion but I enjoyed DOS2 more than BG3, especially the combat system.
Yes definitely, in some aspects it's arguably better than BG3.
We just did this exact thing. The classes etc are a but weird when u look at it from a D&D perspective, but once u figure it out, it's very enjoyable.
Start with DOS1, i personally liked it way more than DOS2 and yes both are worth of at least a try
Also try both pathfinders if you think level 12 cap in bg3 was limiting
Yes absolutely. You won't have as many fancy cinematics, but otherwise everything else holds up to BG3. Beware, the game is harder though. Classic in divinity = tactician in BG3 imo
Absofuckinglutely. XD Whether or not you end up enjoying it, it is absolutely worth giving a chance. Especially being an older and thus cheaper game. It's a case of have little to lose and a lot to gain. For me, it was a thorough enjoyment every playthrough; and without the DnD base, it didn't have any hiccups on what I expected either (just as a bonus; I also love BG3 as almost as much). Being their own world, everything fits together a lot better. That's not to say I think it's perfect or anything either. Like any game, it has its flaws and bugs, but nothing that drops any points for me.
Dude the gloves from the alligator made me fall in love with that game
Yes it is an excellent game
One of the best RPGs ever made, maybe the best, of course it is.
It's a fantastic game, I like it more than BG3, as there is more game play, and less cut scenes. As well the action system is much better implemented, as you can make multiple attacks or move or both, which gives more options for combat instead of 1 move and 1 action in BG3, which I hate. Also you can delay your turn in DOS2 which is amazing for saving actions/positioning to maximize your combat. And finally, the spells and combinations, and environment interactions is always hilarious, such as viable Barrelmancy, or EVERYTHING IS CURSED FIRE. 👹🔥🔥🔥🔥
BG3 is just a DnD game with romance and excessive cut scenes. DOS2 is a more action focused game with more flexibility.
It's an excellent game. Better in some ways than Baldur's Gate III, even.
Been playing it with my friend in coop mode and it’s so fucking fun! I am someone who came to DOS2 after multiple playthroughs of BG3. It’s a Larian game, so it’s still incredible. I actually think the combat is more difficult too.
Yes. All of Larion’s games are amazing. 100% worth playing.
Yes!!
Tactician in DOS 2 is harder by alot than honor mode BG3, if you aren't using guides you will die so very much figuring out the right progress order lol
Yes
I tried after my first completed BG3 run and hated it. The companions aren't as compelling, nor was the story, even the art style grossed me out. Why do all of the elves look emaciated?
I didn’t enjoy it. The game feels really sloppy.
While it’s a turn based game the system itself is totally different and very involved. I just don’t have time to master another deep system again.
It's ok 7/10 Story is ok but nothing compared to other games you might compare it to Origin characters are mostly good, not great, but good Combat is inventive but tedious at times
Again its a 7/10 game It cant compare to other RPGs
I tried 1 recently and it's just bg3 from 20 years ago (that's what my brain sees anyway) I was going to try 2 but didn't like 1 so I'll try 2 another time
It's a better game.
well bg3 is not a TAPLE TOP rpg
(i downvoted myself, realized that i was being a annoying redditor.)
Is it not?
Eeeeh, people are being pedantic about this. It's a video game adaptation of a tabletop game. Tabletop is what you play with other people, originally around a table with dice and character sheets and hopefully some snacks. but often now through chat servers and video calls.
nah not really, i realize now that i was kinda erhmm actualling you in an annoying redditor way so sorry for that. But its a vidio game with a rule set that leans very closely up to that of dnd which is a tapletop game.
All good mate. 🤝
No lol, it’s a CRPG (Computer Role Playing Game).
BG3 uses a modified version of the rules from Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, which is a tabletop roleplaying game.
The big difference is one is a videogame. The other can be played without a single screen present at all.
Obviously BG3 is close enough to DnD that you could sit down at a DnD table and be mostly fine, rules-wise. But the actual way you play the game is so, so much different, because you’re sitting around a table with people face to face (or in a discord call), you’ve got a dungeon master running things instead of a computer program, and the culture/norms are very different lol
No, it’s a video game. You play tabletop RPGs at, well, a tabletop
Yep. And you play Football on a field. I’d say the style is tabletop. Let’s not be pedantic.
BG3 benefits from being newer but imo the combat is better strictly from a video game point if view. BG3 is DnD which is designed for tabletop. Divinity has nice differences that work better because the system was designed for a video game. Imo ymmv
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I found it tough to go back to an old game before they improved the gameplay in BG3.
Idk i guess… dont think its that good the models are goofy and its like bg3 but worse in every category.
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