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Clicked this thread on a whim and read the OP. Holy poo poo I'm an idiot for not doing it sooner. I consider the Baldurs Gate type games to be the best and most engrossing gaming experiences ever. Wow, I'm so glad this is coming about.
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# ¿ Mar 20, 2014 22:56 |
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# ¿ Mar 28, 2024 15:47 |
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Forums back up and this thread going strong. I'm so torn. I want to pre order to get all the extras but...pre ordering is scary and such a big commitment. What is the verdict on that and the final price? Also when is the official release date?
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# ¿ Jun 26, 2014 05:28 |
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Furism posted:If you're not sure you're into a modernized IE game with a rulebase that fixes all of D&D 2/3/3.5 flaws, then don't pre-order. If you even remotely want to play Baldur's Gate right now, then pre-order PoE. I consider Baldurs Gate to be one of my absolute favorite gaming experiences of all time. Indeed....
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# ¿ Jun 26, 2014 20:45 |
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Captain Oblivious posted:I've always found that Bioware games excel at presentation more than any one particular thing. Individual things might be flawed, like AD&D being obtuse garbage that is impenetrable to new players, or Mass Effect 1s gameplay being a mediocre RPG and a mediocre shooter taped together. This. I replayed bg1 and 2 and find both to be extremely engrossing in a way that hasn't really been captured since. From Xan to Viconia to Mazzy to yes, even Khalid and Jaheira I find the characters to mostly be very memorable. Same for Mass Effect. The characters are really interesting. They also did a pretty decent job of making every play style useful and effective. This is why I'm so pumped for PoE. It looks to recapture that magic
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# ¿ Jun 28, 2014 16:36 |
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Awwww now you're saying I gotta get ID, ID 2 and PS:T?! None of which are available on Steam >
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# ¿ Jun 28, 2014 21:20 |
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Clouds appear overhead and thunder rolls in the distance. Jastiger now owns Icewind Dale, Icewind Dale 2, and Planescape: Torment. Muahahahahahaha. And soon Pillars of Eternity. Woo! Jastiger fucked around with this message at 04:19 on Jun 29, 2014 |
# ¿ Jun 29, 2014 04:13 |
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Probably the billionth person to ask this....release date yet?
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# ¿ Sep 12, 2014 20:46 |
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Oh its not looking good? Boo
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# ¿ Sep 12, 2014 21:02 |
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evilmiera posted:Oh the beta is looking good, for a very early beta. It is just that it needs a lot of work with bugfixing and tweaking. Ah I'm super excited then! This game is going to be great, and I'd rather it be great than not-so-great because of it being rushed.
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# ¿ Sep 12, 2014 21:24 |
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So is the final retail version going to be $50? or do I need to splurge for $60 to get all the extra goodies?
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2014 02:51 |
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Just saw its up for pre order on steam. Dang this game is a full $50?
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2014 18:19 |
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rope kid posted:Passive Talents either have class-specific or general icons. You only ever see them on the selection screen. We're going to be organizing the Talents list with tabs so it's easier to sort them. Serious question. Can any creature of any size be gibbed, i.e. crit hitting a dragon and gibbing it? A pre order hangs in the balance to this question.
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# ¿ Nov 14, 2014 06:34 |
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rope kid posted:Any creature has the ability to be gibbed, but certain creatures (e.g. spirits) don't have gib models because it would look weird. Some creatures need to have custom gibs made to match their appearance or it's extra goofy. The core game logic just checks to see if the attack that killed them was a Crit and if they have gib models. If both are true, they will spawn gibs. Pre order approved! But...if I can't gib a dragon or something, Ima be sad:( But I was gonna pre order anyways, the game looks awesome, and someeone who cares enough about it to consistently post here is truly dedicated so you deserve it anyways.
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# ¿ Nov 14, 2014 13:48 |
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I know this isn't the current discussion and has probably been asked before but....when is this coming out? I plan on throwing myself into it 110% and I need to know when I need to have my gaming table cleared for what is looking like the best game of 2015 that I've seen so far.
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# ¿ Jan 4, 2015 16:25 |
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Thanks for the heads up.
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# ¿ Jan 4, 2015 17:57 |
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HOw many enemy adventurer parties will there be in the game? Or are they randomly generated? I ask because I have fond memories of those fights in Baldurs Gate 1 and 2 where the enemies were just lke you and you really had to use your head to get through them.
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# ¿ Jan 4, 2015 21:43 |
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I literally have exactly enough in my Steam Wallet for this game. All other game purchases are on hold. I kind of hope it goes on sale again heheee....but I'll buy it anyways when it comes out! Awesome!
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# ¿ Jan 15, 2015 18:50 |
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I have asked a few times before, and I know I am already apostate for not being a kickstarter backer (in fairness, didn't' know about it during the KS phase), but....will this be on any kind of sale or special coming up? I have limited funds and have set aside a very limited amount that is BARELY enough for PoE at full retail. Any chance of a break on pricing before it releases?
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2015 19:30 |
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Gyshall posted:I want PoE to be delivered* via 8 CD roms for the Authentic Infinity Engine Experience (TM) This. if I could buy it retail I would. GMG is nice, but they charge that conversion amount since they work in Euros. I'll keep an eye on Steam. Its on my wish list. Thanks for the headsup though on the Steam sale. Edit: If it doesn't take me 6 disks and 2 hours to install, I am not getting my full Baldurs Gate nostalgia from it Jastiger fucked around with this message at 21:02 on Jan 20, 2015 |
# ¿ Jan 20, 2015 20:34 |
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Jackard posted:It should only take that long to roll characters for your party. Of course. That is after I've waited at least 3 days to play the game since I have to read the manual that came with the game, front to back, and front again to make sure I didn't miss anything.
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2015 21:56 |
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Drifter posted:I bought this and its dlc partner back during its Kickstarter, and I'm in the same boat you are as far as forgetting I actually own it. I've excitedly put it in my purchase cart on steam twice now, since it was first made available. Put it in MY cart then
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# ¿ Jan 26, 2015 02:50 |
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Is there any way to get a print volume Ala bg2 now or is that just a backer item?
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# ¿ Feb 4, 2015 20:44 |
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I'm very upset that this game isn't out now. Make time go faster pls and thanks Also curse your extra's I"m probably going to splurge for the upgraded version for that sweet soundtrack.
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# ¿ Feb 7, 2015 19:37 |
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enraged_camel posted:Personally, it would make me want to play New Game+ more by providing a glimpse of items that can only be used at even higher levels. I dunno. One of the biggest drawbacks I had from Baldurs Gate 1 and 2 with super weapons was that you got them...but only had them for the last 20 minutes of the game. To me it seems less like an incentive to play again, and more like a "lol you wasted all your time getting this and it does NOTHING". In New Game + everything is harder, right? So the super powered item is much less so in NG+.
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# ¿ Feb 8, 2015 16:56 |
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I remember that halberd...Wave Crasher? I think? That you got at the very end of the Underdark, and by then you'd have completed almost all of the other areas in the game only to go fight the last few bosses.
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# ¿ Feb 8, 2015 18:14 |
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SurrealityCheck posted:I'm still astonished that 4th ed never managed to see the light of day in a game. Just one of those weird IP things, but still... Because it is Not Good. But its the basis for the MMO Neverwinter.
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# ¿ Feb 8, 2015 21:14 |
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Fungah! posted:I can put my opinions in all caps too! It really makes them sound Definitive and Correct, doesn't it It does. Thanks for agreeing! I think only good things can come from Obsidian doing their own IP.
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# ¿ Feb 8, 2015 22:52 |
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I'm getting super excited. Watching sales on this game like a HAWK. Are you still going to offer the upgraded packages beyond release or do I HAVE to pre order now to get them?
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# ¿ Feb 13, 2015 16:27 |
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I really want that hero edition. Is this game on sale with a coupon on gmg or something like that?
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# ¿ Feb 18, 2015 04:43 |
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rope kid posted:It is way, way easier to start the game than it is to jump into the Backer Beta. We have a fair number of IE-style noobs on the dev team and no one has found it difficult to learn the game in a normal progression. They miss details here and there, but nothing absolutely vital. Tried sending you a message and your box is of course full > Just excited for the game. Will the PC get speical abilities like in BG? Still waiting to pull the trigger on the special edition. I only have so many $$ in my steam wallet and have to wait for a sale!
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# ¿ Feb 19, 2015 21:47 |
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Is there going ot be a new thread for folks that aren't in the beta and new to the game?
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# ¿ Feb 22, 2015 20:29 |
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Basic Chunnel posted:There aren't really any spoilers at all save for one side quest. It will be fine I'm less worried about spoilers and more a new intro to the finished game. I am not inthe beta, but am super pumped for the game, but feel like all the chat for the last.....30 pages have been about things I have literally no idea about. It'd be nice to start fresh for all of us not "in the know".
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# ¿ Feb 22, 2015 22:15 |
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Cool. Still watching the price like a hawk. Want that limited edition!
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# ¿ Feb 22, 2015 22:42 |
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Eddain posted:The best character was Xan. He was just being 100% honest the entire time. This is the correct opinion. Also I kind of like Sera in DA:I. Granted I just got the stronghold in that game, but I don't find her terribly bad. Sure she's a bit "random" but I don't find her so grating like everyone said I would. She still has direction and a kind of agenda, so I can't hate on her too much. I would love another Xan-like character though. One who is willing to help, but is really sick and tired of all the bullshit you have to trudge through to get the job done.
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# ¿ Mar 8, 2015 16:37 |
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I don't know why everyone is bagging on Sera. I'm not all the way through the game yet so maybe I just don't know something yet. Xan was great, but you know who I really liked? Jaheira and Viconia. We need more female characters like them.
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# ¿ Mar 9, 2015 04:10 |
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I can take it no longer! Pre ordering the Champion edition on Steam as we speak! I'm a sucker for those wallpapers and soundtracks
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# ¿ Mar 9, 2015 19:50 |
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gigawhite posted:No justice for Khalid Moment of silence,
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# ¿ Mar 9, 2015 20:09 |
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So excited to be a monk. I know very little about the game as I've intentionally skipped all the spoilery stuff. I want this to be as magic to me now as Baldurs Gate was to me when I was 15. So. Excited.
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# ¿ Mar 13, 2015 21:51 |
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Tzarnal posted:Awesome weapon stuff Question: When it says +20% Corrosive damage, does that mean it makes all Corrosive damage you already do through other means get +20% or does it add +20% to the base damage of the item (that is considered corrosive in nature)? So if it does 10 damage, it does 12? Or does it do 10 no matter what, but if I have a corrosive enchant on it, the enchant does an extra 20%?
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# ¿ Mar 15, 2015 15:58 |
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# ¿ Mar 28, 2024 15:47 |
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Thanks for the weapon explanation! Is it possible to bypass DR?
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# ¿ Mar 15, 2015 17:23 |