BG:EE Multiplayer Super-Team: ASSEMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEE (PC)
tap_water_on_fire
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Sooo... I was hoping to play through BG:EE from the beginning with a motley band of well-intentioned cohorts* with the goal of eventually taking on BG2:EE together. My schedule is pretty unpredictable, but for now, my plan to game several times a week for a few hours in the late evening, Mountain Time (GMT -6); the exact details are flexible depending on what works best for everyone. As for playing with or without RP: that is negotiable. Any takers?
A little about me: I'm a casual player who is more of a "talk with everybody and explore the entire map before moving on, experience everything the game can offer so long as it agrees with my alignment" kind of person than a "build a perfect character with maximized stats and get through the game as efficiently as possible" gamer. Thus, my focus with this playthrough will be more on experiencing and enjoying the game's story with an eclectic group of individuals working together to the best of their ability. For this game, I intend to play a Half-Elf Druid Shapeshifter, though that may change depending on how our adventuring party balances... I'm a pretty easygoing person, so I'm willing to play what's needed (I have three other back-ups from different classes that I'm equally eager to play).
Game-wise, I've only beat what I estimate is about 90% of BG:EE: my first playthrough as a child with the original Baldur's Gate I didn't complete in favor of skipping to BG2 for reasons that are long forgotten to me, and in my most recent playthough of BG:EE, I got close to the end before I deciding I didn't like my character and starting anew. I did beat the original BG2 (with the help of a guide), but got stuck in the final battle of the expansion; my memories of the second game are hazy at best save for major plot points and I'm sure I skipped out on many miscellaneous quests, so playing BG2:EE will almost be a new experience for me. For the purposes of multiplayer, I figured it would more fun to experience the game with the unpredictability that only comes from joining forces with fellow players!
If you're new to the BG scene, I don't mind if you take charge and be the "Main Character" so you can experience the game at your pace--in other words, I'm cool with being "Lackey #3".
As for BG veterans: your expertise is welcome, especially for those tough battles!
So please reply here if you have any questions or are interested, and let's finalize some plans to bumble valiantly quest through the Sword Coast!
*Even if our characters are dubiously successful--"Bravely bold Sir Robin", anyone? (RUN AWAY!)
A little about me: I'm a casual player who is more of a "talk with everybody and explore the entire map before moving on, experience everything the game can offer so long as it agrees with my alignment" kind of person than a "build a perfect character with maximized stats and get through the game as efficiently as possible" gamer. Thus, my focus with this playthrough will be more on experiencing and enjoying the game's story with an eclectic group of individuals working together to the best of their ability. For this game, I intend to play a Half-Elf Druid Shapeshifter, though that may change depending on how our adventuring party balances... I'm a pretty easygoing person, so I'm willing to play what's needed (I have three other back-ups from different classes that I'm equally eager to play).
Game-wise, I've only beat what I estimate is about 90% of BG:EE: my first playthrough as a child with the original Baldur's Gate I didn't complete in favor of skipping to BG2 for reasons that are long forgotten to me, and in my most recent playthough of BG:EE, I got close to the end before I deciding I didn't like my character and starting anew. I did beat the original BG2 (with the help of a guide), but got stuck in the final battle of the expansion; my memories of the second game are hazy at best save for major plot points and I'm sure I skipped out on many miscellaneous quests, so playing BG2:EE will almost be a new experience for me. For the purposes of multiplayer, I figured it would more fun to experience the game with the unpredictability that only comes from joining forces with fellow players!
If you're new to the BG scene, I don't mind if you take charge and be the "Main Character" so you can experience the game at your pace--in other words, I'm cool with being "Lackey #3".
As for BG veterans: your expertise is welcome, especially for those tough battles!
So please reply here if you have any questions or are interested, and let's finalize some plans to bumble valiantly quest through the Sword Coast!
*Even if our characters are dubiously successful--"Bravely bold Sir Robin", anyone? (RUN AWAY!)
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I would like a minimum of 4 to get the game going, so hopefully, there are others out there who will be interested in taking the offer (hint hint, mystery viewers who glance at this post but quickly look away so that they won't make eye contact and be challenged to a battle... Oh wait, wrong game).
Once we get two more, then we can make quick plans as to the when and where! With any luck, it will be soon so we can get as much time in as we can, since I'll be sans-computer in a week and a half for 10 days... Unless you would rather wait until after then to start?
Now if we could find at least one other person... I hope to get the game started in a week and a half.
Unless you and @Tiger want to start as we are, a Druid, an Archer, and a Magic user? We could recruit an NPC thief and a fighter, for insurance purposes... Or would you guys be up for all of us playing two characters each, to make a complete party? What do you two think? Should we wait, or just jump to it?
@Xanatos Greetings Logan, I'm Shei! We would love to have you in our party! Once one of the other interested individuals gets back to us to reach the 4 minimum (though having both of them join in will be all the more fun--the more the merrier), we can get started on organizing a gaming schedule!
On a random note, now we just need someone in the Central Time Zone and we'll have the mainland US covered!
As for methods of comunication: It depends on what's the most convenient for you. We can do it here, or via a private message or even Skype--I'm open to whatever. What's your preference?
So everyone who is still interested, sound off here with your availability or tell me how you want to be contacted so we can work out a schedule and get started!
Is your username on Steam the same as your username here? Also, pardon my derpy, but I'm not too familiar with TeamSpeak--Is that the Steam chat feature or is it a separate program?
About your steam username: I tried looking it up to add you but no results turned up!
Yep.
Also, Drake408 has brought up using TeamSpeak: do you all want to try it out, or would you prefer to use something else?
@elayundercover If you are interested in jumping in our game, give us your input as well!
@CJH248 Awesome! What class do you prefer to play? What days/times work best for you?
We still need a heavy-hitter--a role which I am willing to assume, but then we'll be out of a healer, unless everyone is okay with thriving on rest, temple healings, and potions... Your thoughts, everyone?
When all is said and done, we do have at least four players actively interested in the playthrough (including myself), so I say we should proceed with the scheduled time/dates of 6pm MDT, this Friday and Sunday.
On a side note, we still need a consensus about TeamSpeak--shall we use it or go with a different program like Skype? I'm willing to... @CJH248? @Xanatos?
@ThomTwist, if you are still interested in the game, what class would you like to play? @Tiger, are you still with us?
As for the multiplayer session itself, I'll PM the session's name and password to those of you actively participating via this forum's PM system shortly!
I'm excited, guys! It's coming together!