That's not necessarily the case. Pillars of Eternity was a huge success, and it did it precisely by respecting and being inspired by the design choices of the Baldur's Gate games and marketing itself… (View Post)

Depends on your definition of failure. Would it be the largest game that year? No. Would it be a very well-loved and critically acclaimed mid-budget CRPG? If they make it good, it very well could be.… (View Post)

Not to mention the factor of the franchise going down a road that you don't find appealing, making it unlikely that it will ever again receive a sequel that you'll actually like, with the new directi… (View Post)

I felt the need to respond to this part, as it hits close to my concerns with BG3. I don't think anyone expects the new D&D game to use 2nd edition rules, it is generally understood that WotC doe… (View Post)

Be that as it may, my objection remains as I don't think the massive AC bonus fits well some of the enemy types encountered in BG1. Are the nightmare mode bonuses hardcoded, or would it be possible f… (View Post)