I just started Baldur's Gate (the original) for the first time. I'm fine with RTwP combat in general, but I'm finding the combat in BG pretty frustrating, even though I've modded it to use the BG2 engine. Part of the problem is that I've never played D&D, so I don't really understand how the combat works (in terms of mechanics) or what half the stats mean. (Also, I hate to say this, but the voice acting in this game is just plain bad. If I hear Jaheira call me 'omnipresent authority figure' one more time, I'm going to kick her all the way back to Candlekeep.)
I don't know, maybe I just need to take more time to get used to it? Or maybe I should try BG2 instead?
I'd advise starting with BG2 and then playing BG1. BG2 is a lot more forgiving than BG1 (and imho just all around a better game) and if you enjoy the second you can always go back to the first game, but you'll be *much* better prepared. (I played 2 before 1 and I don't feel as if I've majorly missed out by doing so)
