i find that Baldur's Gate is a extremely good game that is similar to diablo in some aspects but obvious its very different as well, heres a dozen or so screenshots from the game, now the graphics are pretty old, but they game is fun to play i recomend playing it
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
nope 1 and 2 and their subsequent expansions on PC are the only good ones, see screenshots above
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
neverwinter nights came out after BG, so NWN is similar to BG, but i get your point.
but a Isometric view, great story, good charcters, lots of item combinations, demons, brilliant scenery, Hell, open spaces, labyrinths, caves, cathedrals, undead, golems, awesome spells, sounds like diablo to me.
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
In matter gameplay its completely different. Many dialogues, many different ways to make ur characters. Riddles etc. Baldur's Gate looks more like Planescape Torment (great game) or Icewind Dale. Neverwinter Nights plays in the same realm but is more diablo-like.
Baldur's Gate may have the same theme and elements as Diablo, but it is a truly different game. Where Diablo is hack'n'slash, with hoardes of monsters, tons of magical items and fast paced action, BG is a much more tactical. It also focuses way more heavily on actual RP'ing.
In Baldur's Gate, you make your own character from scratch, selecting race, appearance, class and so forth. During your journey you will meet other NPC's that can join you. And you better take some with you, for beating the game with only a single character is very hard, if accomplishable.
The focus of Baldur's Gate lies in the story, as it is an almost complete reproduction of the pen and paper roleplaying games. Conversations take up a major part of the game, and depending on your answers and attitudes, different results occur. Both love and animosity can happen between the NPC's with you, as some can become your partner, and some dislike each other so much, and may sometimes try kill each other.
The fights are tactical. Anytime during the game you can pause (by hitting Space), and during that time you can order your characters to cast spells, attak, drink potions or whatever. But the game is still hectic, and often more challenging than Diablo. Trying to kill one lich without knowing what you're doing, or sufficently powerful characters, results in certain obliteration.
It is a bit old, but still, in my opinion, the best RPG ever made. No modern title even comes close to rivaling it, except maybe for Knights of the Old Republic, I never played that though, so I wouldn't know, and it was made by the same company anyway. Oblivion pales in comparison. Even though it has fantastic graphics and voice-acting, it has nothing of the intricate and extremely well-made story of Baldur's Gate.
To make a long story short, if you like hack'n'slash, lots of blood and reaction tests, this game isn't for you. However if you appreciate an excellent story, tactics and a free gameplay (the game has tons of sidequests) this you must try. The biggest obstacle to overcome are the graphics, and grasping the system. You really have to have an understanding for how the rules fo the game work to get the maximum out of it.
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yes there are some rather big differences invovling game mechanics, and there are a few systems that arent in diablo (some of which should be), but it is still a very good game, a good accompaniment to diablo, if you havent played i recommend it.
if you turn gore on BG can be pretty bloody, and there isnt a lot of reaction tests thats more neverwinter nights, with failing your persuasion tests, and i have successful solo'd a monk in BG, (but in recent time have failed to duplicate that run thru) i was hacking a path of destruction were ever i went.
but i totally agree with you, it is the best RPG ever made, romance, betrayal, murder, comic relief, conflict, stolen souls, a total badass villian, gambling, alcohol, loose woman, demons, corrupt officals, dragons, character customization, lots of characters to play with, swords and sorcery, arcane spells, free to play online, longivity and replayability (ive have it almost as much as ive had d1 and i got d1 in 96), NPCs who adventure with you arent complete muppets, lots of side quests, lots of storyline quests, who doesnt want all that?
and you can play BG hack n slash style, well mostly, its gets a little hard if you go round killing everbody/thing you see.
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
Yea, but it it becomes pretty hard to do anything when your reputation drops too low, so I wouldn't recommend new players to go around and kill the normal people, lest you want everybody to attack you on sight.
But I still remember those dragon fights. In diablo, you get stunned for a few seconds and hope you don't die, while the first time I fough The Shadow Dragon (Thaxss'syllia or whatever it's name is :P) all my characters just ran around being charmed, paralyzed, terrified, confused and everything else, but I still managed to win. Ah memories
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i might grab that budget collection of BG 1 & 2 plus expansions when i finish playing Gothic 3 (its gonna take a good while). To me, when i want to role-play i play Oblivion/Gothic 3/Planescape Torment (from the oldies). When i want Hack & Slash, usually D2 LoD and rarely Titan Quest (that game is uber boring).
But I still remember those dragon fights. In diablo, you get stunned for a few seconds and hope you don't die, while the first time I fough The Shadow Dragon (Thaxss'syllia or whatever it's name is :P) all my characters just ran around being charmed, paralyzed, terrified, confused and everything else, but I still managed to win. Ah memories
yes i too recall my first battle with a dragon, charging blindly on as Minsc would often say didnt often work, getting flung back across the room, but overall i would have to say top 5 RPG series of all time for me. I find a lot of aspects of this series could be implmented effectively into the diablo series, and i have hinted at this thru out my master list/s
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
Personally, I don't think Oblivion is that great. It's fairly repetitive, all dungeons look the same, all Oblivion planes look the same, just run backwards and blast the enemy with spells. The good thing is the guilds, those quests are pretty diversive whenever it does not involve running to the nearest dungeon. In particular I like the Dark Brotherhood quests, those are excellent.
Minsc. If you do not know who he is, you have missed a great deal of worthwile roleplaying. I always have him in my party, even if I don't need him. It just doesn't feel right otherwise.
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yes it just wouldnt be BG without Minsc. and Boo i forgot Boo
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Looking at those screenshots made me realise that I only recognize half of them. The first one is obviously in the elven city chapter 7, and towards the end there are a lot from Irenicus dungeon, and one pic is from the fire giants in the expansion. But I can't even remember the leader of those giants name, and some of the other pictures ring no bells at all. Seems as if a replay is in need.
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but a Isometric view, great story, good charcters, lots of item combinations, demons, brilliant scenery, Hell, open spaces, labyrinths, caves, cathedrals, undead, golems, awesome spells, sounds like diablo to me.
Anyway, Diablo just slain it..
In Baldur's Gate, you make your own character from scratch, selecting race, appearance, class and so forth. During your journey you will meet other NPC's that can join you. And you better take some with you, for beating the game with only a single character is very hard, if accomplishable.
The focus of Baldur's Gate lies in the story, as it is an almost complete reproduction of the pen and paper roleplaying games. Conversations take up a major part of the game, and depending on your answers and attitudes, different results occur. Both love and animosity can happen between the NPC's with you, as some can become your partner, and some dislike each other so much, and may sometimes try kill each other.
The fights are tactical. Anytime during the game you can pause (by hitting Space), and during that time you can order your characters to cast spells, attak, drink potions or whatever. But the game is still hectic, and often more challenging than Diablo. Trying to kill one lich without knowing what you're doing, or sufficently powerful characters, results in certain obliteration.
It is a bit old, but still, in my opinion, the best RPG ever made. No modern title even comes close to rivaling it, except maybe for Knights of the Old Republic, I never played that though, so I wouldn't know, and it was made by the same company anyway. Oblivion pales in comparison. Even though it has fantastic graphics and voice-acting, it has nothing of the intricate and extremely well-made story of Baldur's Gate.
To make a long story short, if you like hack'n'slash, lots of blood and reaction tests, this game isn't for you. However if you appreciate an excellent story, tactics and a free gameplay (the game has tons of sidequests) this you must try. The biggest obstacle to overcome are the graphics, and grasping the system. You really have to have an understanding for how the rules fo the game work to get the maximum out of it.
if you turn gore on BG can be pretty bloody, and there isnt a lot of reaction tests thats more neverwinter nights, with failing your persuasion tests, and i have successful solo'd a monk in BG, (but in recent time have failed to duplicate that run thru) i was hacking a path of destruction were ever i went.
but i totally agree with you, it is the best RPG ever made, romance, betrayal, murder, comic relief, conflict, stolen souls, a total badass villian, gambling, alcohol, loose woman, demons, corrupt officals, dragons, character customization, lots of characters to play with, swords and sorcery, arcane spells, free to play online, longivity and replayability (ive have it almost as much as ive had d1 and i got d1 in 96), NPCs who adventure with you arent complete muppets, lots of side quests, lots of storyline quests, who doesnt want all that?
and you can play BG hack n slash style, well mostly, its gets a little hard if you go round killing everbody/thing you see.
But I still remember those dragon fights. In diablo, you get stunned for a few seconds and hope you don't die, while the first time I fough The Shadow Dragon (Thaxss'syllia or whatever it's name is :P) all my characters just ran around being charmed, paralyzed, terrified, confused and everything else, but I still managed to win. Ah memories
yes i too recall my first battle with a dragon, charging blindly on as Minsc would often say didnt often work, getting flung back across the room, but overall i would have to say top 5 RPG series of all time for me. I find a lot of aspects of this series could be implmented effectively into the diablo series, and i have hinted at this thru out my master list/s
Minsc. If you do not know who he is, you have missed a great deal of worthwile roleplaying. I always have him in my party, even if I don't need him. It just doesn't feel right otherwise.