Baldur's Gate 3

Finally Started playing with the GF on tactician (first play) on coop split screen with controllers. It's the first new game I've played in about 5 years.

I found it frustrating that it isn't identical to D&D. We are both very familiar with D&D. For me I don't like that some spells are different. It means I have to check every spell.
I also wish it was first person.

But everything else is great. I get why they change some things. It's just frustrating!

Controller is a bit difficult to use. Some things take a lot of button pushes. And split screen is definitely tricky too with such a small FOV.

I think some things are broken. Wet condition is too powerful. And the minor illusion is also too effective.

We are running a party with
Me: Storm Sorcerer (shame sorcerer class is limited)
GF: moon druid
NPC1: shadowheart
NPC2: astarion
 
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413x said:
Finally Started playing with the GF on tactician (first play) on coop split screen with controllers. It's the first new game I've played in about 5 years.

I found it frustrating that it isn't identical to D&D. We are both very familiar with D&D. For me I don't like that some spells are different. It means I have to check every spell.
I also wish it was first person.

But everything else is great. I get why they change some things. It's just frustrating!

Controller is a bit difficult to use. Some things take a lot of button pushes. And split screen is definitely tricky too with such a small FOV.

I think some things are broken. Wet condition is too powerful. And the minor illusion is also too effective.

We are running a party with
Me: Storm Sorcerer (shame sorcerer class is limited)
GF: moon druid
NPC1: shadowheart
NPC2: astarion
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You might find this page useful: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/D&D_5e_rule_changes

There's quite a lot of changes from 5e as things that work around a table don't work as well in a video game.
 
SonicSW20 said:
You might find this page useful: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/D&D_5e_rule_changes

There's quite a lot of changes from 5e as things that work around a table don't work as well in a video game.
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Wow. There are some big ones.

The game does not stop a character from casting a levelled spell with both an action and a bonus action in the same turn.

Initiative is a d4?

Thanks for this list. Very useful
 
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Kyo said:
What you bought it full price no way?? Would have thought you wouldnt bite until its a fiver. :cry:
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I think that was @Noxia that started that trend about me only buying games at a fiver. Though I did go along with it for fun to be fair :p

If you look back, for new games i have always said £35 was my sweetspot. I just got Crimson Desert sub £35 for example.

Fiver is more for games I kind of fancy, but in no rush.

I am willing to go beyond £35 if I class a game as must play. But these are quite rare :D
 
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TNA said:
I think that was @Noxia that started that trend about me only buying games at a fiver. Though I did go along with it for fun to be fair :p

If you look back, for new games i have always said £35 was my sweetspot. I just got Crimson Desert sub £35 for example.

Fiver is more for games I kind of fancy, but in no rush.

I am willing to go beyond £35 if I class a game as must play. But these are quite rare :D
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You paid £35 for Crimson Slop lmao. Thank you for assisting the beta testers.
 
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I’ve got back into this after a few months of not feeling it.

I still really struggle in combat though, last night a stumbled upon two Minotaurs who continued to wipe my squad out until I eventually beat them but had three dead teammates!

They seemed to do 20 plus damage whilst my lot are lucky to get more than 5 per hit.
 
This is the best rpg I've ever played. Still in act 1. It's the first time I've actually wanted to play a game in 5 years.

Feel for people who haven't played D&D picking this up! That's a steep learning curve.

Started straight on tactician as I'm used to D&D.



And yes.. I am up at 230 because I've just finished playing!

I'm playing 1 campaign with the gf. And one solo. Trying to stay roughly a step behind solo.

I'm playing with
Me - bard/lore - as it's my favourite class
Shadowheart/death domain - (2nd fav sub class), she's so strong.
Astarion - use him more as a tactical character
Laezel - not a fan of her character, but need a tank.

But

I've just today found karlach. And instantly dumped Laezel. Soon as I had one conversation with karlach I knew Lazel was going.
Was just glad karlach is a tank I could replace Laezel with!

Stopped playing tonight to pick her sub class.
 
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nands said:
I’ve got back into this after a few months of not feeling it.

I still really struggle in combat though, last night a stumbled upon two Minotaurs who continued to wipe my squad out until I eventually beat them but had three dead teammates!

They seemed to do 20 plus damage whilst my lot are lucky to get more than 5 per hit.
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Maybe your party isn't varied enough? What Classes are you running?
 
[FnG]magnolia said:
Good on you but that's brave or foolish but I love both! Enjoy :)
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I'm quite good at strategy games anyway. And as I don't have to learn much for this game like a non player would, it's not too bad. Shows how good an adaption they've done here.

I only TPKed twice. Once it was at the start when I fell into a hole with some really powerful enemies at level 1 with my magic heavy party. And second an uexpected fight with some harpies. The charm effect is brutal. I know all too well from D&D!

Its getting easier as I level up.
 
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Tempted for another Act 1 playthrough. Need a proper game to sage the room after attempting to play Star Citicon.
 
413x said:
I only TPKed twice. Once it was at the start when I fell into a hole with some really powerful enemies at level 1 with my magic heavy party. And second an uexpected fight with some harpies. The charm effect is brutal. I know all too well from D&D!
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i remember that .... that was... irritating ! and helped to prove to me how deadly the game is if you dont approach it the right way. im not far on from that point at the moment.
 
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