Originally Posted by mr_planescapist
A faithful adaptation of 5E rules??
I am more looking into a faithful adaptation of BG1 and BG2, which the game IS NOT. BG3 is being built on top of DOS2, it feels nothing like an upgraded baldurs gate game (Atmosphere, UI, items, dialogue...)
Couldn't give two crap about D^D <rulesets>. Whatever makes the game fun and interesting is good for the gameplay.

I am starting to wonder if Larian really got creative freedom to work with the Baldurs gate license...I 100% do not trust WOTC. Its like they only gived the rights for some story elements and some D^D mechanics...Oh and that catchy Baldurs gate III title.

On this particular topic, I kind of wonder if WotC pulled out BG3 because they got spooked by their direct rival Paizo contracting Owlcat to create Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Not really a coincidence that that the Baldur's Gate IP that basically sat dormant for like two decades suddenly reappeared right when Paizo and Pathfinder started making a big move into the gaming scene.

That said, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous would probably be right up your alley once it releases. It's not nearly as pretty as BG3, but it's still a wonderful experience so far as a beta tester myself. It's not trying to be as deep and melancholy as BG3 tends to be, but it's a whole lot of fun. It's definitely shaping up to be the best RTwP game I've ever played so far, bar none. If anything, the writing is leagues ahead in terms of making your main character feel like an actual character in the story, rather than some random schmuck in a party full of special people.

Last edited by Saito Hikari; 19/02/21 06:26 PM.