Baldur's Gate 3

[HRL]

I don't normally bother with pricey collector's editions of games but given the hype and acclaim surrounding it, plus the fact that there's no 'standard' physical retail version, I've decided to pre-order the Deluxe Physical version of Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 Deluxe Edition

The multi-award winning RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 released to the mortal plane. Fill your mantelpiece with feelies while you fill your heart with adventure.

box.baldursgate3.game

Anyone else pre-ordered it (or received their copy)? Says Q2 2024 for recent orders so I could be waiting a while unfortunately....

But DVD drives are so 2020! Been without one for at least the last 5 years.

 

[loftie]

I don't normally bother with pricey collector's editions of games but given the hype and acclaim surrounding it, plus the fact that there's no 'standard' physical retail version, I've decided to pre-order the Deluxe Physical version of Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 Deluxe Edition

The multi-award winning RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 released to the mortal plane. Fill your mantelpiece with feelies while you fill your heart with adventure.

box.baldursgate3.game

Anyone else pre-ordered it (or received their copy)? Says Q2 2024 for recent orders so I could be waiting a while unfortunately....

That does look like a nice CE. But I did roll my eyes when I got to

PC (Steam) version comes with a downloader app included on the disc, so game download is required.

I can understand them giving you a steam key, but why bother with what I assume is a Steam installer on a disk. They'd be better off putting them on bluray disks for PC as well with a DRM free version on it.

 

[unwashed potato!]

But DVD drives are so 2020! Been without one for at least the last 5 years.

Especially when that disc will literally just be a file that directs you to download the game from steam or wherever.

I guess it's more just to have a disc for show more than anything else

 

[silvagti]

That does look like a nice CE. But I did roll my eyes when I got to

I can understand them giving you a steam key, but why bother with what I assume is a Steam installer on a disk. They'd be better off putting them on bluray disks for PC as well with a DRM free version on it.

I actually bought the PS5 version, as my PC is borderline minimum spec, so that does at least come with the physical disc you can run the game from and potentially resell.

It’s disappointing that the PC version is only a download code. They really should offer it in blu-ray but I guess they’re concerned about piracy.

 

[loftie]

I actually bought the PS5 version, as my PC is borderline minimum spec, so that does at least come with the physical disc you can run the game from and potentially resell.

It’s disappointing that the PC version is only a download code. They really should offer it in blu-ray but I guess they’re concerned about piracy.

They could offer a Steam key and a DRM free version on the disk TBH - they already sell a DRM free version on GOG so that rules out possible concerns that the disk might cause piracy. Regardless, the Steam version was cracked pretty much instantly IIRC.
As much as I wouldn't want to miss out on CD art - it just seems daft and a waste just putting in what I assume is the steam installer on a disk. BluRay would be my choice I think - even if I doubt there are many bluray drives in PCs. But I can picture the BG 2 Shadows of Amn 4xCD case and think putting something like that in, but with blurays, would be nice

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

What would be the point of a disk version, unless you don’t want to apply patches and updates?

 

[almoststew1990]

I've started as a half drow half elf and I didn't think I'd get all the drow hate as a half breed but I am sadly

I am pleasantly surprised that the game is running reasonably well on an i7 860 from 2009 though lol

 

[loftie]

What would be the point of a disk version, unless you don’t want to apply patches and updates?

Ability to install if your internet is slow/unavailable, or your want to store a physical copy. Far faster to install patches after a disk install too if you've got slow internet generally. They're going to the trouble of putting a pointless disk in the box, they could put an actual copy of it - they are for the consoles, though for different reasons.

 

[Si.]

Well that's not what I had planned..

Spoiler: Cazador

Made my way through to the Cazador fight. that's a tough fight, took me several attempts to beat him.. however looks like Astorian is RIP He was trapped by Cazador and no matter what I did he was exploded in about turn 3.

I can't resurrect him so I'm assuming he is no more

I'm assuming that I made a choice somewhere down the line that caused it.. I think it was when 2 Vampires came to my camp one night and I failed to roll to convince them to join me against Cazador.

Oh Well....

 

[gazref]

Is the combat in bg3 approachable/noob friendly to someone who knows zero about dnd?

 

[silvagti]

What would be the point of a disk version, unless you don’t want to apply patches and updates?

It has resell value as well after you’ve played it.

 

[Matmulder]

Well that's not what I had planned..

Spoiler: Cazador

Made my way through to the Cazador fight. that's a tough fight, took me several attempts to beat him.. however looks like Astorian is RIP He was trapped by Cazador and no matter what I did he was exploded in about turn 3.

I can't resurrect him so I'm assuming he is no more

I'm assuming that I made a choice somewhere down the line that caused it.. I think it was when 2 Vampires came to my camp one night and I failed to roll to convince them to join me against Cazador.

Oh Well....

Spoiler

I believe he gets caught regardless; you just have to get over to him and release ('help') him before the end of turn 3

 

[opethdisciple]

Is the combat in bg3 approachable/noob friendly to someone who knows zero about dnd?

Yes. There are tons of options and the first 10 hrs might seem a little confusing but just pick youre favourite spells etc and use those.

Its as simple or complex as you want to make it.

Just press your spell button aim at enemy and boom.

 

[Si.]

Patch 6 coming within the next week.

21gb download but requires 150GB free space to install.. WTF!

 

[opethdisciple]

Patch 6 coming within the next week.

Next week?

I thought it was due this week?

 

[opethdisciple]

Apparently the new patch is live. Anyone know how big it is?

 

[TheSwede]

Apparently the new patch is live. Anyone know how big it is?

Not sure how big it is but looking at the patch notes it seems they done a lot !

Patch #6 Now Live!

<p>Patch 6 for Baldur's Gate 3 is now live, bringing new kisses, easier companion dismissal, bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and more!</p>

baldursgate3.game

 

[mrlizard]

Well that's not what I had planned..

Spoiler: Cazador

Made my way through to the Cazador fight. that's a tough fight, took me several attempts to beat him.. however looks like Astorian is RIP He was trapped by Cazador and no matter what I did he was exploded in about turn 3.

I can't resurrect him so I'm assuming he is no more

I'm assuming that I made a choice somewhere down the line that caused it.. I think it was when 2 Vampires came to my camp one night and I failed to roll to convince them to join me against Cazador.

Oh Well....

Spoiler

It is possible to save him but we had to do that fight a few times as well before realising that you have to 'help' him of the pillar and remove a few of the others within the turn limit

 

[ICDP]

Well that's not what I had planned..

Spoiler: Cazador

Made my way through to the Cazador fight. that's a tough fight, took me several attempts to beat him.. however looks like Astorian is RIP He was trapped by Cazador and no matter what I did he was exploded in about turn 3.

I can't resurrect him so I'm assuming he is no more

I'm assuming that I made a choice somewhere down the line that caused it.. I think it was when 2 Vampires came to my camp one night and I failed to roll to convince them to join me against Cazador.

Oh Well....

Spoiler: How to keep him alive

• When you enter the fight area, toggle separate group mode and DO NOT bring Astorian down the steps.
• Let your main character walk down the steps alone and initiate the dialogue with Cazador. The conversation starts with Cazador assuming Astarion is not in your party, so the the cutscene where Astarion is captured does not trigger.
• Now with the fight started, Astorian can be brough down the steps to join in the fun
• When you beat Cazador Astorian will continue his quest dialogue as if he was there all along

 

[jamief]

Just picked this up, maybe 1hr in so far. Haven't really played any DnD games since the original BG in the late 90s (which I loved). Really enjoying it so far.