It does improve on many things, but it also takes a step backwards in others.
like what?
It does improve on many things, but it also takes a step backwards in others.
like what?
- Class/Race variety
- Active party size
- Map linearity
- No ability to split party (Can't enter buildings with anything less than entire party.)
- Magic system is simpler, with less spells.
- Inventory system is dumbed down, less realistic.
Ah yes, well, in all fairness, there are less literal classes, but with so many possible builds, it's not that clear:- Class/Race variety
Yep, true that.- Active party size
Well, from someone who actually prefers linear maps, this is a plus to me- Map linearity
Could you do that in BG? lol I forgot, yes I did so I could go with my rogue and steal. Well, I can do the same thing here- No ability to split party (Can't enter buildings with anything less than entire party.)
True that.- Magic system is simpler, with less spells.
Don't know, I kind of prefer it like this.- Inventory system is dumbed down, less realistic.
- Magic system is simpler, with less spells.
Was that used for real gameplay effect in BG? Otherwise who cares?
Honestly, you've never actually played Baldur's Gate, have you?
Remembering how I used to plunder the mansions in Baldur's Gate with Imoen also makes me realize something else about DA… very rarely does anyone react to you taking something from a chest. You can just grab anything you want in broad daylight, and no one seems to care.
I'm buying a pc, and hopefully the game, tonight at Best Buy.
I see some people trying hard to rationalize against simple facts here. :lol:
To each their own though, DA is a great game, that's what's important.
Doesn't mean he didn't play, just missed out on some cool stuff …
Remembering how I used to plunder the mansions in Baldur's Gate with Imoen also makes me realize something else about DA… very rarely does anyone react to you taking something from a chest. You can just grab anything you want in broad daylight, and no one seems to care.
I've not disputed that those things are differences between BG & DA, that I grant you is fact. You expressed those as ways in which DA "takes a step backwards" though, suggesting that they are differences which in some way lead to a worse game, which is surely more a matter of opinion than fact (and so more deserving of discussion rather than simple dismissal)?.
In my opinion, doing a similar thing in a manner that offers one choice rather than two choices is a step backwards.