Combat animations in TB games have long been a staple. I mean even the old Pool of Radiance from the freaking 80s had animations for things like the fireball spell and arrows that traveled across the… (View Post)

Definitely a fan of the deadpan "Okay" that you can say to the suicidal noble in the opening wilderness area. (View Post)

Thanks for this insight. I've never played 5e, so obviously stuck somewhat with an understanding of the rules/power levels from 2 and 3 editions (View Post)

I really don't get what the debate is here. D&D is the rule system. Forgotten Realms is a setting. It's really that simple. (View Post)

Baldur's Gate was definitely an RPG made in an era where save-scumming was quite common, but, as Thaco said, it's actually a solid step forward from what preceded it. Yes, playing BG for your first t… (View Post)