BG will be an important game insofar as it's going to be a testbed how viable/big:
-party based RPGs in general -D&D games
can be in today's market. If it turns out to be a success, Larian together with WOTC would be clever to license their engine so that others may have a go as well.
Originally Posted by Wormerine
There are rumors of a big RPG in works - we will see what it will be all about.