Old RPG's : Othor Games

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:26 am

Alright, well I'm looking to buy a good oldie RPG that I've never played before from GOG.com.

The choices are between Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, Icewind Dale 1 & 2, or Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition.

TBH, I'm leaning more towards NwN, but I figure I'd come here first and see what everyone's opinions are....

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» Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:32 pm

Baldur's Gate 2 is, imo, the best game of that particular selection. I would thus definitely go with the Baldur's Gate set - you can even play through both using the same character.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:03 am

Well scratch that idea....

Apparently GoG doesn't accept Visa gift cards..... :cold:

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:30 am

Well scratch that idea....

Apparently GoG doesn't accept Visa gift cards..... :cold:

Credit card gift cards can be alota trouble.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:48 am

Credit card gift cards can be alota trouble.

How so? I've been using them for 3 years, and this is the only problem I've ever had with them. GoG is the only website I've encountered that won't let me use them, and I've never encountered any IRL retailer that won't take them.

:shrug:

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:35 pm

Im playing Baldur's gates 2 now.. Its very fun.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:17 pm

Baldur's Gate 2 is, imo, the best game of that particular selection. I would thus definitely go with the Baldur's Gate set - you can even play through both using the same character.

I completely agree.

If you get both (BG1 and BG2 ~and expansions), you can potentially find the greatest Fallout related easter egg ever made.

Also there is a fan patch that will completely convert your Baldur's Gate assets to be playable in the Baldur's Gate 2 engine ~vast improvement (if slightly buggy: minor).

Its called BG TUTU http://www.pocketplane.net/mambo/index.php?option=content&task=blogcategory&id=143&Itemid=98

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:15 pm

Another vote for the Baldur's Gate series, great games!

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:43 am

You also have the option of the many player made mods for NWN/Shadows/Hordes. The original campaign isn't great, but some of the mods are fantastic. Shadows isn't too bad, and I enjoyed Hordes quite a bit.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:52 pm

Baldur's Gate.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:16 pm

BG2>most isometric RPGs ever made.

Check out some Troika games as well.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:29 pm

Baldur's Gate II. That is all.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:25 pm

I'm also joining the fun by recommending the Baldur's Gate saga.

But, also, try Arcanum by Troika. Its original steampunk setting is my all-time favourite after Fallout's.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:36 pm

I completely agree.

If you get both (BG1 and BG2 ~and expansions), you can potentially find the greatest Fallout related easter egg ever made.
Also there is a fan patch that will completely convert your Baldur's Gate assets to be playable in the Baldur's Gate 2 engine ~vast improvement (if slightly buggy: minor).

Its called BG TUTU http://www.pocketplane.net/mambo/index.php?option=content&task=blogcategory&id=143&Itemid=98

Spoiler

weasels in the pants and a boomstick?

If you go with the BG series, you already have IWD's covered as it's essentially the same game, but a bit more hack-n-slash. Kind of fun if you go for the party tactics aspect.

I go with BG as well

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:15 pm

It depends on what kind of game you prefer. If you're looking for a game with a strong story and memorable characters then BG1&2 (particularly 2) would be the best choice. If a mostly hack&slash dungeon crawler is more to your tastes then go for Icewind Dale. If you're looking for the game you'll get the most playtime out of then NWN is probably the way to go due to the massive amount of high-quality player-made modules.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:00 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_vii

BG and the other Black Isle/BioWare games are too linear and have annoying D&D rules.

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:36 pm

You have to choose? Get them all!

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:07 pm

Ha I dunno if you guys saw my earlier post, but I can't buy any of the games. Vis Gift Cards don't seem to work with gog, even when I try to pay through paypal. Really don't get it, don't have problems anywhere else with these cards.

:cold:

» Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:21 pm

You could get the Baldur's Gate 4-in-1 Boxset http://www.amazon.com/Baldurs-Gate-4-1-Boxset-Pc/dp/B000FGA1US/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295952200&sr=8-1, for the same price.