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Can someone give me a quick tldr why everyone is losing their mind over this? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/baldurs_gate_3@lemmy.world
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I don't know anything about this game or it's predecessors. Is it just a fantasy RPG or what's the hype all about? How is it different from other fantasy RPGs?

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[–] [S] 16 points 3 years ago (3 children)

I've never played tabletop D&D but I like the idea of it. Is this a game I can just play solo or does it require a party of actual people?

I've played my fair share of PC RPGs (BioWare games, Fallout,...) but never something like this. Is there anything that compares to it? I can imagine it's a slow pace kind of game?

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  • [–] 34 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    The two previous games from the same developer - Divinity: Original Sin 1&2 - compares directly to it. Baldur's Gate 3 is essentially Divinity Original Sin 3 (but this time we have the D&D IP rights).

    It's a slower paced game with tactical, turn-based combat.

    Is this a game I can just play solo or does it require a party of actual people?

    There is co-op, but the game works just fine solo.

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    I think the only way to play the game is solo as it would be a nightmare trying to coordinate multiplayer for such a long game.

    It’s a turn-based combat game which isn’t for everyone so if you hate those mechanics then this game isn’t for you.

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I'm playing multiplayer with a friend right now, even if we have vastly different styles of approaching the game we're still having a lot of fun

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    Just like tabletop, the lawful good Paladin or Cleric in the party is just seething while the devilish rogue pickpockets anything in sight, alive or dead. It evokes the same feeling, and that’s what makes it great.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago*

    Oh you better believe I'll be playing this game with a friend in co op for first playthrough.

    We both have a lot of freetime to dedicate like we wish, and we'll definitely make it work.

    I'll probably be streaming it

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    One of my greatest gaming achievements was playing through D:OS in it's entirety with my wife. When she was home we played Couch co-op, when she was TDY we played via XBox Live.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I would love if my partner was into videogames like myself but she’s not. However it does mean the kids have at least one parent present this week while I play BG3 in my every waking moment around work.

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago

    I’ve played my fair share of PC RPGs (BioWare games, Fallout,…) but never something like this. Is there anything that compares to it? I can imagine it’s a slow pace kind of game?

    Pathfinder Kingmaker & WotR, Solasta, Pillars of Eternity, and Planescape Torment to name a few. Nevermind the fact that BG1 and BG2 are also some of the best ever produced in the genre. Oh, and Larian has their own finger on the landscape with Divinity Original Sin 1 & 2, the games which got them the license.

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