Hey everyone. I’m new to the forums. I usually frequent the Beamdog forums but I thought I would join up here and see what the deal is. Funnily enough I have recognised quite a few people from the Beamdog forums which is nice to see.

I actually agree with a lot of the things the original poster said, though maybe not quite as strongly on some points -

1. This one I don’t feel quite as strongly about as whilst I do prefer the music from Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 I actually didn’t mind the music from DOS1&2.

2. The voice acting is one I see a lot of people talk about. I didn’t necessarily not like it but I definitely don’t think the tone will fit a Baldur’s Gate game. Luckily I think from the gameplay footage I’ve seen of BG3 this will not be an issue.

3. Like point 3 I think the tone will be a bit more appropriate from what I’ve seen so far.

4. This didn’t bother me to much at the time but now that I read your comment I can definitely see what you mean. Item management could sometimes become a bit of a chore.

5. Probably the point I agree with the most of yours. I miss the uniqueness of the items obtained during Baldur’s Gate 1&2. I remember the first time I got Vascorna Long Sword +2 with the extra +1 ice damage in Baldurs Gate 1. It was my favourite weapon. None of the weapons in DOS1 or 2 really felt unique like that and I am really looking forward to this being more likely BG1&2 for BG3 as I think I remember reading on the Q&A that there will be items that are unique :)

6. This is another personal preference for me. I much prefer having a set class. I love playing a Ranger and the DOS Ranger didn’t do it for me as they are just to many possibilities. It’s not a bad thing for some people but I prefer my classes to be more focused. It’s not a criticism, just a preference. Again this will be much more to my preference in BG3 as it’s D&D :)

7. Yeah I never really noticed the point you are making here so I can’t comment much. I often found myself speaking to the party and I think it felt Pretty good content wise.

8. This is pretty much the same as point 5 I guess but yes a I agree. No random loot. I like set items. I like learning everything about a game and all the locations of the good items :)

9. I understand this point but I have got to say that I really liked that you could just trade with everyone. I don’t necessarily think it should be like that for BG3 but I wouldn’t have any issue if it is as long as it is set in stone exactly what every person can sell you. No random items.

10. I’m in the middle on this one. I hate waking into a building and not having anything to open/check but at the same time to much can be a bit silly so maybe for me it just needs to be the right balance.

11. I only discovered quick looting a while back and must admit that now I use it I kinda would feel lost without it.

Anyway that’s just my input. Hope everyone is keeping healthy in these testing times :)