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[DreamwareStudio]

 I just wanted to say thank you to Overhaul Games for producing a real game and not a trumped up, watered down version of an RPG.

Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition is due out tomorrow. Baldur's Gate II Enhanced Edition is to follow and then (hopefully) Baldur's Gate 3.

BGEE can be purchased on BeamDog. 

Modifié par google_calasade, 27 novembre 2012 - 05:07 .

[Eternal Phoenix]

Actually I hope they don't produce a Baldur's Gate 3. Sure another game set in the same universe would be welcomed but the story ended for the original saga so there shouldn't be a game called "Baldur's Gate 3" ever if you ask me.

I think they wanted to do Enhanced Editions of Planescape and Icewind Dale after Baldur's Gate 2. After they finish with those I would like to see them create their own isometric RPG perhaps set in their own universe. Or perhaps they'd create a new D&D game.

[DreamwareStudio]

I'm not sure BG III will be the Bhaal saga continued. I anticipate it being roughly related to that, but more Overhaul's original tale set in that world.

Modifié par google_calasade, 27 novembre 2012 - 05:16 .

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

I think Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition has its own thread ... I want to see your reviews about graphic, sound, gameplay etc. there.

[Wolfspawn]

It looks good. I'll make sure to get it.

[DreamwareStudio]

I imagine you'll see reviews for BGEE both here and there as well in other general game play forums.

[Isichar]

I have been pretty excited for BG:EE since it was announced. I got the next few days off work too so plenty of time to nerd it up with some old fashioned DnD goodness.

[Jozape]

bob_20000 wrote...

It looks good. I'll make sure to get it.

I pre-ordered the game a half of a year ago and installed the game several days ago. Get with the program.

[DreamwareStudio]

Isichar,

I'm jealous! All that time. Damn!!!

[termokanden]

I have it preloaded and am just waiting for the release. Last I heard it was 1 PM somewhere in Canada so sadly late evening here.

The 28th is only 3 and a half hours away here actually, but ... ah, I need to get some work done anyway

Modifié par termokanden, 27 novembre 2012 - 07:22 .

[Isichar]

google_calasade wrote...

Isichar,

I'm jealous! All that time. Damn!!!

Yep 3 days off to be exact. And you can be sure I will be spending the majority of it with the game. And as someone who has beaten the orginal game over a dozen times you can be sure I will be enjoying every second of it

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 08:23 .

[Chromie]

If only they could remaster any Ultima game. *sheds a tear*

[Isichar]

Skelter192 wrote...

If only they could remaster any Ultima game. *sheds a tear*

Except 9, just let that garbage rot in some landfill.

I heard they are interested in doing an EE version of PS:T too and some other classic RPG games so you never know...

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 08:33 .

[DreamwareStudio]

Isichar wrote...


Yep 3 days off to be exact. And you can be sure I will be spending the majority of it with the game. And as someone whos beaten the game over a dozen times you can be sure I will be enjoying every second of it

Oh, man, I'm in the midst of editing a novel and the deadline is tight, otherwise I'd be doing the same thing. Crap!!!

I still play BG 2, have since 2000 every year or so, so when I heard that BG 1 was getting updated/enhanced with extra content from some of the original Bioware talent I was ecstatic to say the least. Soon as my editing is done I'm neck-deep in BGEE.

[Isichar]

google_calasade wrote...

Isichar wrote...


Yep 3 days off to be exact. And you can be sure I will be spending the majority of it with the game. And as someone whos beaten the game over a dozen times you can be sure I will be enjoying every second of it

Oh, man, I'm in the midst of editing a novel and the deadline is tight, otherwise I'd be doing the same thing. Crap!!!

I still play BG 2, have since 2000 every year or so, so when I heard that BG 1 was getting updated/enhanced with extra content from some of the original Bioware talent I was ecstatic to say the least. Soon as my editing is done I'm neck-deep in BGEE.

Since I can tell you appreciate the series just as much as I do, I can definitely say its one that is worth it to wait until you can sit down and have some time to really sink your teeth into it and enjoy it properly. I didn't see the email saying the game would be delayed until the day before it was originally meant to be released and I felt crushed since I was so excited to play it the next day... But overall I would rather have the complete experience rather then a rushed game so I think the wait is well worth it.

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 08:32 .

[DreamwareStudio]

Isichar wrote...

Since I can tell you appreciate the series just as much as I do, I can definitely say its one that is worth it to wait until you can sit down and have some time to really sink your teeth into it and enjoy it properly. I didn't see the email saying the game would be delayed until the day before it was originally meant to be released and I felt crushed since I was so excited to play it the next day... But overall I would rather have the complete experience rather then a rushed game so I think the wait is well worth it. 

I can't play BG either 1 or 2 without becoming completely, utterly engrossed, so I'm going to wait until I have several days with nothing to do, hopefully next week. I'll be grinding my teeth in anticipation until then. LOL

It's just so awesome EE versions are coming out with new content and characters. It's going to be GREAT.

[Isichar]

google_calasade wrote...

I can't play BG either 1 or 2 without becoming completely, utterly engrossed, so I'm going to wait until I have several days with nothing to do, hopefully next week. I'll be grinding my teeth in anticipation until then. LOL

It's just so awesome EE versions are coming out with new content and characters. It's going to be GREAT.

And the best part is it does not have to end at just the first game, I hope to God they do decide to continue on with the series. Between BG:EE, its potential sequels, and Project Eternity I am one very excited and happy gamer indeed.

GL resisting the urge to play it until your weekend, I would do the same thing and it would be painful to wait but totally worth it.

[DreamwareStudio]

Isichar wrote...

And the best part is it does not have to end at just the first game, I hope to God they do decide to continue on with the series. Between BG:EE, its potential sequels, and Project Eternity I am one very excited and happy gamer indeed. 

GL resisting the urge to play it until your weekend, I would do the same thing and it would be painful to wait but totally worth it.

This an awesome time to be into RPGs and not the watered-down crap we've been hit with. I think certain AAA developers will be very surprised to see how well BGEE, Project Eternity, and Wasteland 2 do. What I've seen of Project Eternity is downright stunning.

As for the BG series, I already anxiously await the EE version of SOA/TOB and read that if the EE versions do well, there will be a BG 3. I have no doubt that the EE games will outdo their expectations.

Thanks for the good luck. I'm going to need all that and the willpower I can muster not to cave.

Modifié par google_calasade, 27 novembre 2012 - 08:48 .

[Isichar]

google_calasade wrote...

This an awesome time to be into RPGs and not the watered-down crap we've been hit with. I think certain AAA developers will be very surprised to see how well BGEE, Project Eternity, and Wasteland 2 do.

As for the BG series, I already anxiously await the EE version of SOA/TOB and read that if the EE versions do well, there will be a BG 3. I have no doubt that the EE games will outdo their expectations.

Thanks for the good luck. I'm going to need all that and the willpower I can muster not to cave.

Yeah I heard that Overhaul Games would eventually like to do a BG3 if the rest of the series goes well. I will purchase 10 copies of BG to make this happen if I must! (joking (though not really))

With the success of P:E on Kickstarter it does seem like there may be a realistic market for these kind of games, and it seems like theres more then a few people in the gaming industry that are passionate about working on those kind of games too, which is promising. Just think if we started getting proper overhauls of games like Deux Ex, Ultima, PS:T, NWN ect. Screw modern gaming (most of it anyways) Ill take nostalgia over powerhouse graphics any day of the week.

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 09:01 .

[DreamwareStudio]

Isichar wrote...

Yeah I heard that Overhaul Games would eventually like to do a BG3 if the rest of the series goes well. I will purchase 10 copies of BG to make this happen if I must! (joking (though not really))

With the success of P:E on Kickstarter it does seem like there may be a realistic market for these kind of games, and it seems like theres more then a few people in the gaming industry that are passionate about working on those kind of games too, which is promising. Just think if we started getting proper overhauls of games like Deux Ex, Ultima, PS:T, NWN ect. Screw modern gaming (most of it anyways) Ill take nostalgia over powerhouse graphics any day of the week.

A lot of other people will, too, though it's not the graphics that are an issue, it's the AAA game companies themselves and failing to understand the RPG market. This is one reason why the Witcher series did so well. The games sort of hit a sweet spot as did DA:O, though not as well as they could have or as well as what the titles we've been discussing will.

Graphics are fine and dandy, but when you start streamlining or leaning towards too much action, you start ripping the soul of out what makes an RPG role-playing. I don't look at it as nostalgia personally. I see it more as a return to a better game development approach or the market finally correcting itself, whichever you prefer. If somewhere along the way some company includes state-of-the-art 3D graphics, great, but if not, really so what? Give me the role-playing aspect in a game with depth and immersion and I'm set.

It's going to bo SOOO hard not to fire up BGEE. This, it's going to be a tough, tough week (hopefully not two, please, God, do not let it be two).

Modifié par google_calasade, 27 novembre 2012 - 09:10 .

[Cyberarmy]

Skelter192 wrote...

If only they could remaster any Ultima game. *sheds a tear*

U mad? EA is "remastering" them 

Well i know i'm mad...

[naughty99]

Looking forward to trying the BGEE, but $20 is too expensive IMO. I'll probably pick it up when it goes on sale next year.

[DreamwareStudio]

naughty99 wrote...

Looking forward to trying the BGEE, but $20 is too expensive IMO. I'll probably pick it up when it goes on sale next year.

I think $20 is a bargain. Sure beats the hell out of paying $60 for 40-50 hours of gameplay in a game that there was no sense in replaying (i.e., DA 2). Much as I love the Witcher series and DA:O, I'll gladly pay the $20 for BGEE rather than what I paid for those.

Sides, this $20, it will help fund BG 3! 

[Isichar]

google_calasade wrote...

A lot of other people will, too, though it's not the graphics that are an issue, it's the AAA game companies themselves and failing to understand the RPG market. This is one reason why the Witcher series did so well. The games sort of hit a sweet spot as did DA:O, though not as well as they could have or as well as what the titles we've been discussing will.

Graphics are fine and dandy, but when you start streamlining or leaning towards too much action, you start ripping the soul of out what makes an RPG role-playing. I don't look at it as nostalgia personally. I see it more as a return to a better game development approach or the market finally correcting itself, whichever you prefer. If somewhere along the way some company includes state-of-the-art 3D graphics, great, but if not, really so what? Give me the role-playing aspect in a game with depth and immersion and I'm set.

It's going to bo SOOO hard not to fire up BGEE. This, it's going to be a tough, tough week (hopefully not two, please, God, do not let it be two).

I agree the RPG AAA market has had many miss-steps lately mostly in terms of not understanding what lies at the core of a great RPG and in the case of graphics I only ask that it is aesthetically pleasing. In that same sense a 10 year old game can be considered aesthetically superior to some of the modern day powerhouses. But I would prefer dated graphics over a RPG that tried to rely on the graphics too much. I can remember nearly every fight in BG, but I remember it my head the way I imagined the fight would actually look like, and I cant help but think giving me the tools to do that is in some ways superior to superior visuals anyways, though it may be cliche its true that the brain is the most powerful videocard there is.

The core of RPG's comes down to the gameplay and the story, the nostalgic factor is just an added bonus to me. Give me interesting characters, a fleshed out setting and an epic well written story and you got my ideal RPG. DA:O and the Witcher 2 are really the only RPG's that have hit that sweet spot for me in quite a long time.

The only advice I can give you in terms of waiting the week is try not to think about it, it will only make the passage of time feel slower and more of a grind. If you dont spend the whole time agonizing over how badly you want to play it then a week will fly by like nothing, and you have been waiting this long already so whats an exta week?

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 09:29 .

[Isichar]

[quote]naughty99 wrote...

Looking forward to trying the BGEE, but $20 is too expensive IMO. I'll probably pick it up when it goes on sale next year.[/quote]


[/quote]

20$ too much for one of the most replayable games ever made? I refuse to listen to such blasphemy...

Modifié par Isichar, 27 novembre 2012 - 09:32 .