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June 4th, 2019, 18:36
Originally Posted by EphironExactly. And those games (one self-contained expansion excepted) are not considered groundbreaking classics in RPG storytelling as Baldur's Gate is.
Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights sequels only loosely follow their predecessors.
Make an IWD3 if continuing the story is irrelevant.
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"But if it's a battle," he said, "which side is which?"
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June 4th, 2019, 18:49
Originally Posted by HexproneWhat about Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games? Those were just hack and slash games with no story relation at all. How come they were not called something else? Guess what, they took place in Baldur's Gate. Forgotten Realms videogames have had titles based on geography since early 90s.
Exactly. And those games (one self-contained expansion excepted) are not considered groundbreaking classics in RPG storytelling as Baldur's Gate is.
Make an IWD3 if continuing the story is irrelevant.
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June 4th, 2019, 19:02
Cool. We are all excited to revive the proud tradition of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games for the Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2.
Sorry for the snark, but those games are maybe the single best example of trashing a series' good name for a quick buck.
Sorry for the snark, but those games are maybe the single best example of trashing a series' good name for a quick buck.
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"But if it's a battle," he said, "which side is which?"
"If it's a battle," said Lilac.
"But if it's a battle," he said, "which side is which?"
"If it's a battle," said Lilac.
Thou hast lost an eighth!
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June 4th, 2019, 19:25
Originally Posted by HexproneActually enjoyed those games…but I get your point.
Cool. We are all excited to revive the proud tradition of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games for the Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2.
Sorry for the snark, but those games are maybe the single best example of trashing a series' good name for a quick buck.
The Champions of Norrath games were good also on the PS2.
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June 4th, 2019, 19:38
Originally Posted by HexproneIt is already an excellent idea.
This is why I think reviving the BG name is a bad idea.
A studio, a first product surfing on the crowdfunding hype, a second episode that is received tepidly.
Not sure they could have built as much attention as they are doing right now if they had announced DOS 3.
It is one of the most active threads on this site. It tells a lot.
The hype train is on.
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June 4th, 2019, 19:53
Originally Posted by ChienAboyeurIs that true? I thought DOS2 performed well for an RPG.
a second episode that is received tepidly
In fact, a quick google tells me it sold a million copies in about three months which … seems good?
Anyway, of course I don't disagree that it will be possible for Larian to make a nice profit off the BG name.
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"But if it's a battle," he said, "which side is which?"
"If it's a battle," said Lilac.
"But if it's a battle," he said, "which side is which?"
"If it's a battle," said Lilac.
Thou hast lost an eighth!
June 5th, 2019, 02:13
Originally Posted by HastarWhat!? Oh man.
Sorry forgot, NO EXPLODING BARRELS!!
Exploding plants, then? (Extra piercing damage if it's a cactus.)
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June 5th, 2019, 02:53
Originally Posted by HexproneI disagree. Well, with everything but the making a quick buck point.
Cool. We are all excited to revive the proud tradition of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games for the Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2.
Sorry for the snark, but those games are maybe the single best example of trashing a series' good name for a quick buck.
Those games were good fun, shallow, but good fun. I actually bought a ps2 about a year or so ago and replayed them with my son. we had a blast. actually more fun than we had with diablo 3.
I don't believe in sacred cows though. If they can make a fun game no IP is off limits imo.
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June 5th, 2019, 06:46
I thought Dark Alliance was quite terrible.
I remember being excited that there was new BG game and wondering why it wasn't available for PC. I went up to the local Blockbuster store and rented a PS2 copy. 30 minutes later I was thinking "Wtf is it this??"
I remember being excited that there was new BG game and wondering why it wasn't available for PC. I went up to the local Blockbuster store and rented a PS2 copy. 30 minutes later I was thinking "Wtf is it this??"
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June 5th, 2019, 06:57
Originally Posted by JDR13That mirrors my experience exactly.
I thought Dark Alliance was quite terrible.
I remember being excited that there was new BG game and wondering why it wasn't available for PC. I went up to the local Blockbuster store and rented a PS2 copy. 30 minutes later I was thinking "Wtf is it this??"
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June 5th, 2019, 11:56
I don't know, I had more fun with BG: DA than SCL. Although both were not good games.
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June 5th, 2019, 13:17
Originally Posted by HexproneThe second sold on the basis of the first warm reception.
Is that true? I thought DOS2 performed well for an RPG.
In fact, a quick google tells me it sold a million copies in about three months which … seems good?
The second was tepidly received and is unlikely to provide the same platform of easy sales for a third. The chain is broken.
Already a fine move to give up on a franchise that was losing steam to switch to a franchise that brings its own train of hype.
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June 5th, 2019, 13:51
Originally Posted by ChienAboyeurEh? I didn't like it but it has great reviews from critics and fans on metacritic (93 and 8.8 respectively) and "very positive" user reviews on Steam. How did you conclude it had a tepid response? The evidence suggests otherwise, no? Or do you have conflicting information from elsewhere?
The second sold on the basis of the first warm reception.
The second was tepidly received and is unlikely to provide the same platform of easy sales for a third. The chain is broken.
Already a fine move to give up on a franchise that was losing steam to switch to a franchise that brings its own train of hype.
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June 5th, 2019, 15:12
Larian reported sales figures a while ago and even at that point they were rather decent. Not sure where chien makes up his numbers but clearly not based off of factual data.
Originally Posted by Pongo
Eh? I didn't like it but it has great reviews from critics and fans on metacritic (93 and 8.8 respectively) and "very positive" user reviews on Steam. How did you conclude it had a tepid response? The evidence suggests otherwise, no? Or do you have conflicting information from elsewhere?
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June 5th, 2019, 18:36
Originally Posted by JDR13
I thought Dark Alliance was quite terrible.
I remember being excited that there was new BG game and wondering why it wasn't available for PC. I went up to the local Blockbuster store and rented a PS2 copy. 30 minutes later I was thinking "Wtf is it this??"
Originally Posted by SilverI can understand that reaction, especially if you went in expecting anything even remotely like the PC games.
That mirrors my experience exactly.
I knew going in that it was a dumbed down hack-n-slash and played it as such. However, I’m not saying it was a great game or even very good for that matter. It was some mindless fun though. I’m a sucker for anything D&D.
I even played and finished Daggerdale.
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June 5th, 2019, 21:07
Daggerdale was a lot of fun in co-op IMO. I am also a sucker for anything D&D. I didn't find the game terrible at all though, quite the opposite.
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June 5th, 2019, 21:11
Originally Posted by sakichopGod, that was the worst DnD game I've played. Totally succeeded Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor in that regard for me.
I even played and finished Daggerdale.
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June 5th, 2019, 21:19
Swen's Twitter says he flew to the Bay Area:
https://twitter.com/LarAtLarian/stat…60602361794560
Probably confirms the rumor that they're announcing game(s) at the Google Stadia event tomorrow morning. Because E3 is in Los Angeles.
https://twitter.com/LarAtLarian/stat…60602361794560
Probably confirms the rumor that they're announcing game(s) at the Google Stadia event tomorrow morning. Because E3 is in Los Angeles.
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June 5th, 2019, 21:39
I have to say the Decent to Undermountain game was the worst I ever played. I could not even get it to work. So I guess I didn't even play it.
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