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Post by askew on Aug 30, 2023 14:17:39 GMT
Of course. I'm not bloody hunting down some gnome because he stole your boots - I've got real shit to do. Underdark spoilers: Those mushrooms... I set off a huge chain reaction and from out of the flames ran a flaming dwarf. Whoops. |
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Post by askew on Aug 30, 2023 16:01:41 GMT
Hah, I'm having fun in the Underdark, but I've probably made a few enemies. The Drow really need to build some handrails.
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Post by zephro on Aug 30, 2023 23:05:05 GMT
If you've talked to key quest people you should have gotten several hints that Moonrise Tower is your next major destination after Act 1 and that the Underdark is one possible way of getting there, so it's not unreasonable to explore it even if the main quest is your impetus. It's more of an issue in Act 3 where some of the main bad guys have been within striking distance almost from the start, but I've spent a week sorting out my party members' personal issues and doing random side quests. To some extent I think you just have to swallow that cognitive dissonance in RPGs. Gathering power and allies makes sense, even if it might not be 100% satisfying as an explanation for why I'm taking a break saving the world in order to retrieve some random lady's lost slippers from the Discombobulating Catacombs of Nerflerghergh. They're just structured very differently. Act 1 is exploring, Act 2 is more focused on a single objective with multiple ways through but you seem to go through one, Act 3 is a big immersive sim playground with a few targets that you can basically single mindedly knock out the second you arrive. Everything else is optional, it's a big thriving city with lots going on. I think it confused some dialogue later on but I almost immediately snuck in and bumped one off Hitman style. |
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Post by Warrender on Aug 31, 2023 6:48:12 GMT
Some final thoughts for those about to embark into acts 2 and 3:
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Post by hicksy on Aug 31, 2023 19:21:08 GMT
#betterthanStarfield
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2023 19:42:04 GMT
People should probably play both before making that claim, hicksy. But both games cater to different gamers so I can see people leaning heavily towards one or the other.
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Post by Vandelay on Aug 31, 2023 20:11:30 GMT
It does sound like Starfield has turned out to be a Bethesda game in space. I'm sure that will be ideal for some, but I'll be happy to stick around with BG3, which I still have plenty to do in (only just coming towards the end of act 1).
I just let my Game Pass sub expire this month, but maybe I'll re-sub to give Starfield a go in a few months.
Now, a Larian space game would be my idea of heaven!
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Post by deekyfun on Aug 31, 2023 22:38:57 GMT
I'm hoping to get around to both at some point in the future. May wait on a sale for Starfield, just simply because it may be a while before I get to it, so may as well, right?
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Post by zephro on Aug 31, 2023 22:52:10 GMT
Definitely sounds better than Starfield. Most the reviews seem to say it's not as good as previous Bethesda ones, if you think BG3 is better than them you can establish a transitive relationship without playing it. Or forking out cash.
Still wondering if they'll add a Patch 3 with more epilogue as I kinda want to load up my last save and have the ending bug free.
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Post by aubergine on Aug 31, 2023 23:25:23 GMT
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Post by skalpadda on Aug 31, 2023 23:44:05 GMT
Some final thoughts for those about to embark into acts 2 and 3: I haven't quite finished yet because my PC died and I won't get to build a new one until next week. I have played almost all of Act 3, got all the mcguffins, finished every side quest I could find and finished or advanced every companion quest as far as possible before the point of no return. I've seen some bugs (still only one quest breaking one), but I'm not quite recognising the idea that it feels unfinished. There are a few threads from previous acts I would have liked to see more of, but nothing has felt incomplete or broken. It might vary depending on the choices you make of course, or maybe I've been relatively lucky with bugs, but I've seen a lot of general complaints like this about the last act and I've just not been having that experience. |
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Post by JuniorFE on Sept 1, 2023 0:20:35 GMT
Still wondering if they'll add a Patch 3 with more epilogue as I kinda want to load up my last save and have the ending bug free. That's already being partially addressed with Patch 2, with more to come. More here, especially under User Experience (potential spoiler warning to be safe, but I didn't see any big details about anything): baldursgate3.game/news/community-update-24-looking-to-the-future_88 |
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Post by alastair on Sept 1, 2023 6:24:27 GMT
PS5 version out tomorrow!!
I'm quite excited...
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Post by Frog on Sept 1, 2023 7:04:39 GMT
It's out on a Saturday? Surely it's out today isn't it?
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Post by alastair on Sept 1, 2023 7:40:29 GMT
It's out on a Saturday? Surely it's out today isn't it? PS Store said release was 2Sep, which I agree seems odd |
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Post by Frog on Sept 1, 2023 7:55:49 GMT
6th for normal, 3rd for deluxe according to Google.
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Post by alastair on Sept 1, 2023 8:26:31 GMT
Ahh, I think I've been stung for the Deluxe Edition on pre-order which gives 96 hour early access.
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Post by alastair on Sept 1, 2023 8:27:23 GMT
It deffo says 2Sep in the PSN app though.
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Post by askew on Sept 1, 2023 8:28:22 GMT
Enjoy. I was wondering how it would support controllers, so plugged my Xbox controller in. Almost a whole different game in terms of UI, but done very well.
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Post by ekz on Sept 1, 2023 9:32:06 GMT
I've only played it on controller so far and for 95% of things it's been fine.
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Post by Frog on Sept 1, 2023 9:53:14 GMT
Just use tactical view if you are ever having troubles selecting items with a pad. As soon as you get the knack of that using a controller is just fine.
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Post by alastair on Sept 1, 2023 10:06:31 GMT
It deffo says 2Sep in the PSN app though. It's downloading now... 15hr to go! |
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Post by quadfather on Sept 1, 2023 10:48:03 GMT
Must. Resist. For. Now.
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Post by Frog on Sept 1, 2023 10:58:11 GMT
Fuck that quaddy, hop on it's an amazing game.
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Post by Whizzo on Sept 1, 2023 11:02:05 GMT
The PS5 version is sitting there on my dashboard taunting me with the timer icon.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 1, 2023 11:02:11 GMT
Bastard!
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Post by quadfather on Sept 1, 2023 11:02:32 GMT
Bastards!
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Post by Frog on Sept 1, 2023 11:10:39 GMT
You can shove people off of ledges and live out that revenge fantasy.
It's my favourite game I've played in years, alongside Elden ring.
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Post by Whizzo on Sept 1, 2023 11:11:37 GMT
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Post by quadfather on Sept 1, 2023 11:23:29 GMT
You can shove people off of ledges and live out that revenge fantasy. It's my favourite game I've played in years, alongside Elden ring. That's extremely hard to resist. |
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