Somewhat off-topic, but I think while MM did upgrades to the engine at several points it mainly remained first person, party-based with turn-based (later on with a real-time option) combat. Story wis… (View Post)

Not in each encounter, but their hp values are consistent with random rolling and not consistent with always get maximum rolls. For example, common bandits are level 2 fighters with only 8 hp (they h… (View Post)

Drizzt does *not* have max hp for a level 16 Ranger with 15 Con, which would be 120 hp. His 92 is only slightly above the expected average (not significantly). I understand how random rolls can be fr… (View Post)

I think both approaches are fine, and I think the way the original trilogy is set up it perfectly captures a typical long-running D&D group: At low levels adventure is around every corner & t… (View Post)

If you read the thoughts on the designer on BG2 it is pretty clear that they put a very strong focus on the Strongholds. I think this is the main reason we got 8 large independent quest modules for t… (View Post)