(As a serious point of discussion, does anyone else feel compelled to grind through the first few levels? For me, gameplay only becomes fun around level 5 or so. Before that, it's either Carebear val… (View Post)

5. Before you begin playing, do yourself a HUGE FAVOUR and install the following mods: Swordcoast Stratagems BG1 NPC Project These are not really mods in the common sense but rather integral componen… (View Post)

Yes, I have to agree. The Silmarillion definitely gets better on repeated readings. I recently re-read most of Tolkien's bibliography, starting with the Hobbit and ending with the The Children of Húr… (View Post)

There are several ways of narrating lore in a fantasy setting. Most writers, it seems, feel the need to constantly reference it for the sake of plausibility and continuity. However, at times, less is… (View Post)

Apologies. I didn't realise all discussion of the game was consigned to that one thread. I have now edited the topic of this thread to make this a Spoilers allowed alternative. (View Post)