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Baldurs Gate 3 - Nothing to lose?

Greenman019Greenman019 Member Posts: 206
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The Bhaalspawn saga is all done and dusted, and its cemented in history as one of the best RPG's ever.
Can anything change that? For me, no.
I'm interested to know how many people want a sequel, because I'm hungry for more. Even if Beamdog can't deliver, it seems it's worth the risk.
Thoughts?

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  • KhoryaceKhoryace Member Posts: 79
    There could be yet unknown Bhaalspawns in this world ;)
  • mackosmackos Member Posts: 188
    I want DLC for BG EE first. And then another one
  • Greenman019Greenman019 Member Posts: 206
    Khoryace said:

    There could be yet unknown Bhaalspawns in this world ;)

    Most definitely, I just mean BG3 shouldn't follow on directly from BG2.
  • ArthainArthain Member Posts: 17
    It's hard for there to be a Baldur's Gate III from my perspective. Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II: SOA and Baldur's Gate II: ToB were all about the same, particular, Child of Bhaal.

    It wouldn't have the same feel if it was someone else. Yet they couldn't do the original one because you're probably level 40+ by the end of ToB. You're a God. Whether or not you take the throne is irrelevant. Your level, the power you wield, is on par with most Demigods. There's nothing inside the Prime Material plane that can kill you, and probably nothing OUTSIDE either. Your only true opponents would be Demigods, and other beings on the same level or higher.

    Hell by the end of ToB you're more powerful than Simbul, Eliminster, Drizzt, Manshoon, Cadderly and many other powerful individuals.
  • IkMarcIkMarc Member Posts: 552
    Prequellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

    Seriously, makes most sense to me. The epic Bhaalspawn story is finished. Fans will wish to delve deeper into it out of nostalgia though or perhaps even as a parallel story with references to the coming happenings. Furthermore the Time of Troubles offers an awesome setting.
  • EldrythEldryth Member Posts: 56
    I'd definitely want a sequel- and after playing through the new content (not Dorn or Hexxat yet, because I was doing a good party -and not the sidequests for Neera because I wasn't expecting the twist), I certainly think Beamdog could pull it off. All of the stuff I've seen so far is amazing, even by BG2 standards.

    Big spoilers:
    And the new content certainly left room to be continued- Szass Tam had a lot of buildup in Neera's quest and Black Pits 2, Alorgoth is still at large, and considering the massive cliffhanger for Black Pits, it's hard to imagine it not getting a part 3.
  • SchneidendSchneidend Member Posts: 3,190
    This falls under my tried and true maxim that the developers can never win, the expectations are so high that even the most well-done game will never be good enough. Look at EE, with more content and fixed up logistical stuff like UI and multiplayer, and that's somehow still not enough.
  • SharGuidesMyHandSharGuidesMyHand Member Posts: 2,582
    IkMarc said:

    Prequellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

    Seriously, makes most sense to me. The epic Bhaalspawn story is finished. Fans will wish to delve deeper into it out of nostalgia though or perhaps even as a parallel story with references to the coming happenings. Furthermore the Time of Troubles offers an awesome setting.

    I've thought of this as well. You could play as the hero who ultimately defeats and kills Bhaal (in a battle on a bridge, IIRC) which sets the Bhaalspawn story in motion.

    I've also felt that a true sequel should've taken place in between SoA and ToB. SoA ends with a cliffhanger that implies that there will be a final showdown between your character and the Cowled Wizards, but this was never explored in ToB, which instead seems intent on bringing a quick end to the franchise before Black Isle dissolved. Obviously attempting to insert a whole new game in between SoA and ToB would almost certainly be completely impractical, so the prequel idea is probably the more likely option at this point.
  • bbearbbear Member Posts: 1,180
    Yes!! I would really much enjoy a Prequel!

    Imagine playing as the misunderstood Bhaal, the God of Murder who had to walk along mortals during the Time of Troubles. All he wanted is to preserve the tradition of death through guided killing. Is doing an excellent job a crime punishable by banishment from godhood?
  • Greenman019Greenman019 Member Posts: 206
    I'd enjoy something entirely new, just same spirit and general area. The mix of great tactical combat and storytelling is all it'll need to succeed.
  • KurumiKurumi Member Posts: 520
    I'd prefer a sequel to the IWD series and EEs of the first two parts *^_^* .
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