It's sort of like @Ward says. You can import your regular BG party into it from a save, or you can create a new party for it. You can't access it in-game from any point the main BG storyline though. (View Post)

There are definitely quests that require locked containers to be opened (e.g. telescope in Hall of Wonders) and quest givers/objectives/guys with good loot that are behind locked doors (e.g. Ramazith… (View Post)

This is pretty awesome, I didn't know that, and there certainly aren't many parts of this game that I haven't seen. That farmer family is likely the one she tells you about in BG2. Anyway, haven't fo… (View Post)

The kensai/mage is a famously very powerful and synergistic combination, able to deal with most situations on their own without too much trouble. It's not optimal for BG1 play as it has a long boot-u… (View Post)

It could also be said that BG2 ups the ante and pulls out the stops more. It's a larger game where you get a chance to take your character a lot farther (especially if playing a caster) and see many … (View Post)