I guess I'm okay with the occasional epic rat battle as part of the new character learning curve. But no doubt, I also really appreciate any type of game that can mix it up a little and provide a dif… (View Post)

I'd have to start be saying "it depends!" Different games, different DMs have different tempos and different comfort zones. Generally I'm happiest as a player when I feel capable, but not i… (View Post)

@SionIV excellent take on the classes, I agree with all of that. @Heindrich I often like that use of a point buy. Especially if its in conjunction with other restrictions. Apart from fantasy gaming I… (View Post)

I would rank the whole BG series as number one. It absolutely has held up far longer, and been subject to more hours of play than anything else in my experience. There are still plenty of other games… (View Post)

Imoen is the one NPC I consider essential. I have never played the game (and I mean all the way through ToB) without her in my party. She's sort of synonymous with BG to me! Even the very first time … (View Post)