New to BG
nigel123
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Way back i brought Baldur's Gate with Swords of the coast included but never played it, anyway i decided to try BG: EE which i do like the look of, i do have Windows 7 with Guild Wars and Dungeon Siege installed but i really wanted to try out BG:EE as i needed a game to get the old brain working. I really do like the game but can anyone here point me to any good online manuals so i can get into this game, as Dungeon Siege as you may know is more of a hack and slash game and guild was is nice but i really want to get into BG:EE, DD has always interested me. Pleas help i'm a novice at BG.
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I hesitate to refer you to any online walkthroughs precisely because this is your first playthrough, and the only chance that you'll get to play it blind, which is by far the best way to play the game.
However, BG EE is not a simple game, and also not the most beginner-friendly unless you are already familiar with D&D and played Infinity Engine games like IWD and PST. So... I have a recommendation if u decide to play it blind, which I do recommend.
Ask LOTS of questions about whatever you are stuck about on the "New Players (NO SPOILERS)" section of the forum. This is a really friendly and helpful community, and they guided me through the entire full saga playthrough that I finished just earlier this month. Don't be shy, no question is too basic.
If however, you don't feel playing blind is important and/or you can't be bothered checking a forum so often, then I will refer you to the unholy link that is easily the best guide for Baldur's Gate, minus the Enhanced Edition content.
http://www.forgottenwars.com/bg1/ (SPOILERS!)
Also a useful website that explains character creation and development very well.
http://playithardcore.com/pihwiki/index.php?title=Baldur's_Gate (no spoilers here and I'd recommend u to check this out even if u play blind.)
Finally I am making a beginners guide as as speak, but I am not sure a) when I'll finish it and b) if it will be any good.
Low Armour Class is good (minus numbers even better)
Low THACO is good. a measure of how easily you hit monsters. Try to only use weapons you are proficient in (fighters should put 2 stars in a weapon and use those, they get extra attacks)
Easiest class to pick first is a fighter type as they generally die less easily
You may well die (a lot) after exiting candlekeep - you are not alone so don't be embarrassed! (although never admit to dying inside candlekeep
Pick up companions - you want at least one thief, mage, healer and fighter.
Talk to anyone that has a name. Not every 'name' is a companion / quest giver though.
The AI can be a bit stupid, there are different scripts but try to watch what your characters are doing.
Don't overlook missile weapons, they are pretty deadly in BG1
Someone else would be better placed to go through magic, but sleep is a very useful early spell if you can find it.
And have fun with possibly the second best game ever made (after Baldurs Gate 2!)
Use potions.
SAVE OFTEN
Probably the three best pieces of advice.
Wands and potions are want to be used... Don't hoard them for some uber-boss, there are so many available that you'll easily replace most.
Saving often lets you try out different outcomes. I'd recommend using different save slots (at least one for each chapter), so if you do screw up you don't have to go back too far.
I'm not quite happy with it (it's longer than I'd like, and I missed out one or two things), so it's not listed, but just encase you're waiting on it...
I'd welcome constructive criticisms from anyone who might be interested, but there is a limit to my technical abilities
Edit: Updated Version.