Larian Banner: Baldur's Gate Patch 9
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#237501 24/05/04 01:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2003
journeyman
OP Offline
journeyman
Joined: Mar 2003
for those who have PLAYED both DD and BD, seriuosly from deep down ur heart, which was a better game?

i would comment once i get BD.

Joined: May 2003
Location: Seattle
veteran
Offline
veteran
Joined: May 2003
Location: Seattle
oh [nocando]. this is a tough one......hmmm. no... that was.... cool....I loved the.....so much cool........no bugs......but it rocked.....no....mhmmm...pink dk.....arrrggh....be a kid...... DRIED FROG PILLS...hmmmgm. mffm. Divine....No Beyond....hmm, Burasar?? hmm.fuhnsf........ DIvine DIvinity



Joined: Mar 2003
addict
Offline
addict
Joined: Mar 2003
Is there even a competition? DD was a fun, if formulaic, romp. BD tries too hard to "improve" things and, IMO, the end result is actually quite worse.

Joined: Mar 2003
Location: MOO!
veteran
Offline
veteran
Joined: Mar 2003
Location: MOO!
DD I have to say. There are many things I like about <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beyond.gif" alt="" /> (Skill system is facinating) but even with the latest patch there are still spelling mistakes. Shields called 'round' and 'tournament' too.....
Yup, I played a bit more. Sad to say I have to changed my mind on the game. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" />

Edit: I will finish it though. I really don't think its bad at all. (In 2 minds)
And yes, battlefield levelling is tedious. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Last edited by Womble; 24/05/04 01:05 PM.

" Road rage, air rage. Why should I be forced to divide my rage into seperate categories? To me, it's just one big, all-around, everyday rage. I don't have time for distinctions. I'm too busy screaming at people. " -George Carlin
Joined: May 2004
journeyman
Offline
journeyman
Joined: May 2004
DD hands down.


"When did you get a cloner?...ANSWER ME...no...CLONE ME...and answer my clone!" LordMalis:plate mail was well worth it, I was deleted in style!
Joined: May 2004
journeyman
Offline
journeyman
Joined: May 2004
To be honest, Ive only just started BD and Im just not "into" it as I was with DD at the beginning, but Ive been told it gets better so I will persevere. I think it's being stuck in the dungeon that annoys me, Ive just got the Battlefield key and although tedious I do find the change of sunshine lifting my spirits. I only got a lend of a copy of BD (a friend had it sent from overseas) as its not released in my part of the world until May 30 but I've put in an order of a copy at my local store. Many people would probably drop the game and Larian games in general if they find BD a struggle rather than a joy at the start, which is a shame, but that's people for you, fickle. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" />


Happiness is relative: the less relatives you have, the happier you are. If at first you dont succeed; hide the evidence that you ever tried. When afraid or when in doubt: run in circles, scream and shout. Robert A Heinlein
Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Oxford, England
journeyman
Offline
journeyman
Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Oxford, England
Absolutely without a doubt, definately, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/div.gif" alt="" />. It's the only game I've played where I lost weight, walked like a zombie due to lack of sleep, and hummed and whistled the music wherever I went. So yes <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/div.gif" alt="" /> wins hands down. Now if they made DD2 and implemented DD1 music, I would be so happy. Hey, a girl can dream.

Marie. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />


"I used to have a handle on life, then it broke."
Joined: Mar 2003
A
veteran
Offline
veteran
A
Joined: Mar 2003
There is nothing wrong with dreams. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

From a Shaman's point of view, everything is a dream. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />


When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it.
--Dilbert cartoon

"Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch
Joined: May 2004
Location: Blefescu
addict
Offline
addict
Joined: May 2004
Location: Blefescu
At the moment, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beyond.gif" alt="" /> is still woefully unbalanced and somewhat buggy. I'm holding off making a decision between the two until Larian declares <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beyond.gif" alt="" /> finished, with their final patch.

Joined: Mar 2003
veteran
Offline
veteran
Joined: Mar 2003
I have tried playing BD but it just doesnt catch me like DD did, now to be fair I personally consider DD a masterpiece so the fact that I consider it better should be no surprise. I think one thing that bugs me about BD is the fact that you cannot choose what class to make the DK or even give him armor....kinda makes him a second class character because you cannot develop and adorn him as you like. Ill probably get around to playing BD this summer when i have not net connection.


Joined: May 2004
T
apprentice
Offline
apprentice
T
Joined: May 2004
Both games are great and with 1.44 BD isn't that buggy (I completed it without any major problems). But after having finished both I'll have to agree with most of the other posters that DD simply had something extra that BD didn't have... so DD gets my vote too.

- Telemachos

Joined: Nov 2003
old hand
Offline
old hand
Joined: Nov 2003
DD gets my vote too...

The wow factor that hit me when I finally left the DD healers village only to discover the absolutely massive world before me and all the things, people and places to see is sadly lacking in BD.

I just don't like the split acts in BD. They all appear too small to me, like mini versions of DD's whole, but with far less substance. I don't care about any of the characters or people I meet as I know they'll be gone or dead when I leave the act and basically...start again. Find another base of operations, find npcs, find places of interest...finish act, rinse and repeat!

How many games other than DD can boast that even when you're 50 hours of play into the game you can return to the very spot you began the game by hopping into the teleporter, or running there if ya wanted! You could constantly open new areas, and go back to the same npcs from ages before to find out something new or get a new quest.

If I never played DD I'd probably be enjoying BD more, I am enjoying it, but there's a small empty place in my heart that only DD could fill... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" />

Joined: Jun 2003
Location: malaysia
veteran
Offline
veteran
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: malaysia
Quote
If I never played DD I'd probably be enjoying BD more, I am enjoying it, but there's a small empty place in my heart that only DD could fill... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" />


DD? u mean dennis the deathknight? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" />



......a gift from LaFille......

Moderated by  ForkTong, Larian_QA, Lar_q, Lynn, Macbeth 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5