Icewind Dale EE & other infinity engine games.

[MockingBird]

I picked up Icewind Dale I & II recently. I have started Icewind Dale I in the past but didn't get far due to life distractions. I know these games are old as dirt now but I'd like to discuss them. So far I made it to the Forgotten Shrine (I think that's what it's called). I'm really enjoying it, just a dungeon crawl. I've played all the BG games. They are probably my favorite games of all time. Anyone else playing these games or have any fond memories?

 

[le Redoutable]

I'm still on journey in BG 2ee, that I have restarted numerous times with almost the same characters of my composition ( using the option " create a party " ) ...

 

[le Redoutable]

I've never got past the drow elves city

 

[MockingBird]

That's what I like about Icewind Dale, you create your party. I've never tried it in the BG games but I will once I finish IWD. I do miss the story elements you get in BG vs IWD. At times IWD can seem overwhelming with the number of enemies they throw at you.

 

[le Redoutable]

The thing I regret is that there isn't time limits to accomplish quests; I 'm thinking of Perfect General if you know the style

 

[le Redoutable]

About BG3, I think there's so much options that novice players will completely drown
I personally won't invest in a game system that will require thousands of try just to acquire basic knowledge of ??

 

[le Redoutable]

Again I absolutely don't like 3d engines;
Or else do it a la Double Dragon ( grasp objects , break chairs etc )

 

[MockingBird]

I haven't been following BG3. I thought it was only for PC and I don't have a PC that could run it well. Then I hear it's coming to consoles. I may try it out but I just don't think it's going to feel like a BG game. Pillars of Eternity came very close to the feel but it took me a bit to learn the rules system they used.

 

[Parmandur]

I haven't been following BG3. I thought it was only for PC and I don't have a PC that could run it well. Then I hear it's coming to consoles. I may try it out but I just don't think it's going to feel like a BG game. Pillars of Eternity came very close to the feel but it took me a bit to learn the rules system they used.

Actually, you might be surprised: word on the street is that it captures the vibe very well, even with modern shiny graphics.

 

[MockingBird]

Actually, you might be surprised: word on the street is that it captures the vibe very well, even with modern shiny graphics.

Definitely going to give it a try when it comes to xbox. I'm hoping using a gamepad doesn't take away from the experience.