Little Faith,Apr 25 2004, 09:17 PM Wrote:You got me wrong. What I meant with "If it's anything like D1 and D2, then the original is definitly worth checking out!" was that if, as in the case of the Diablo series, the original game is superior to it's sequel, then it's worth the spin. Having played through D1, D2 and BG2 (and a little IWD), I know how the two series differ from each other. BG is more of an intelligente compared to Diablo's hack'n'slash'n'pulverise-with-earth-crushing-magic, NOT that there's anything wrong with that! :DDaemon,Apr 25 2004, 07:13 PM Wrote:But I guess I should try and give it a spin. If it's anything like D1 and D2, then the original is definitly worth checking out!If you mean Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 this will definately be different.
Cheers!
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Here there are no random areas, only little randomization in monsters and items. A very strong storyline. Much interaction with people and the environment, in case of BG2 even between the party members.
Items still rule though and can be very powerful (occasionally even overpowered) and there are much room for character customisation and development.
And I have something else to ask about BG2. The first time I played, I did with 6 characters. Then to challenge myself, beat the game with 4 characters, and surprisingly, I had an easier time than with 6. I heard it is feasable to make it with one characters, I just want to know if any of you have done it and can relate the experience, briefly or in detail, as you whish of course. I'm guessing a Mage/Thief would be the ideal candidate for such a task.
Thief- you just need all that lock-picking, hiding in shadows, trap detecting goodness, not that spells cannot do it, but it's way more convinient as a thief. (Oooh, did I mention backstab?? :ph34r: )
Mage- General use of defensive/offensive magic, and Tenser transformation to deal some physical roughness!
Since I haven't played in a while, I'm just gonna do a 4 people party, and after I might just attempt soloing.
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