turn based is more "tactical" by traditional definition, real time is more "strategic" by the same. their level of complexity is mutually exclusive from their core concept.
risk and chess are both turn based games, one is considerable more complex than the other, just like poker is a more complex turn based game than go fish.
real time is more dynamic, which is more immersive. it is absolutely true that real time with pause titles have had balance issues and other problems in the past, but that is because it is a new technology comparatively. it should be nurtured and not stomped in to the ground by luddites who resist change. They were the ones back in 1998 who said it would never work, and they are still saying it today. For them, DOS3 is a victory and they are holding it dearly.
I truly believe that going back to turn based is a regression for computer gaming. Baldur's Gate was never meant to be a replica of the table top game. Both Larian and Wizard have ignored this and this is why fans have become upset at them.
You're calling the people who want turn-based combat luddies who resist change.
..Yet you are literally resisting the change that's coming to Baldur's Gate 3.
Also, this is the problem, right here; You see turn-based as 'regression' instead of what it is; a different way to enjoy a game. Equally valid.
You see it as an enemy to be fought; an evil thing that's ruining games.
But you're wrong. it's just a different way to play. Baldur's gate is not cheapened by using turn-based combat. It's not a relic of the past anymore than real time with pause (which was around 20 years ago) is.
They are just two ways to enjoy a game. So enjoy the bloody game.
I mean, if you don't like turn-based combat; fine. But don't insult us just because we like something different. And don't get all 'better than thou', because TBwP is not better. Nor is it worse.
Why does it always resort to some sort of name calling or insults? I am requesting to lock this thread before it gets worse. You guys are getting as bad as steam.
You literally called TB proponents 'luddites', then ask why people resort to name calling.
