WotC Baldur's Gate III Announced; Powered by D&D 5E

Sorcerers Apprentice · Jun 9, 2019

vincegetorix said:
I did not listen to the announcement, who you mind expanding a bit on how does Stadia works? Is it like Steam or other services like GOG? I have an old PC and was kinda saddened to see that I was going to miss that game, but you seem to say that low-perfomance PC should be able to run it?

It's a streaming service, where the game actually runs on computers in the google cloud and your computer only has to display a video stream and transmit your inputs. This means that it can run on pretty much any reasonably modern computer. The downside is that there will inevitably be some network latency in the controls, but that's mostly a problem with fast paced games, it shouldn't be an issue with a CRPG like Baldur's Gate 3.

gyor · Jun 9, 2019

Sorcerers Apprentice said:
It's a streaming service, where the game actually runs on computers in the google cloud and your computer only has to display a video stream and transmit your inputs. This means that it can run on pretty much any reasonably modern computer. The downside is that there will inevitably be some network latency in the controls, but that's mostly a problem with fast paced games, it shouldn't be an issue with a CRPG like Baldur's Gate 3.

It's basicly the Netflix of video games.

Mercador · Jun 9, 2019

gyor said:
I believe Larian will also be at some kind of PC Game show on Monday

Good, I didn't know they were at that show. I guess we'll learn more by then. No mentions during the Xbox Press Conference and there's no Sony PR Event this E3, so console release isn't planned.. yet.

vincegetorix said:
I did not listen to the announcement, who you mind expanding a bit on how does Stadia works? Is it like Steam or other services like GOG? I have an old PC and was kinda saddened to see that I was going to miss that game, but you seem to say that low-perfomance PC should be able to run it?

What's Sorcerer Apprentice said it's true. Not sure I would play a game like Mortal Kombat with a streaming link, just watching a press conference can't stay at 1080p, so imagine a game where 50ms matters. But if BG3 is a game like Divinity Original Sin 2 (like I think it will), you'll be fine, lag won't matter much.

Guest 6801328 · Jun 9, 2019

Azzy said:
AAA games and Mac have never had a great relationship, so this shouldn't be a surprise. However, there's alway this.

Yeah I personally run games in a VM (well, I try...it doesn’t always work out) but I expect it’s a hurdle that loses the vast majority of the potential market.

Tales and Chronicles · Jun 10, 2019

Sorcerers Apprentice said:
It's a streaming service, where the game actually runs on computers in the google cloud and your computer only has to display a video stream and transmit your inputs. This means that it can run on pretty much any reasonably modern computer. The downside is that there will inevitably be some network latency in the controls, but that's mostly a problem with fast paced games, it shouldn't be an issue with a CRPG like Baldur's Gate 3.

ok, thank you for your explanations. Seems I'll get to play it finally. Yeah!

Mercador · Jun 10, 2019

vincegetorix said:
ok, thank you for your explanations. Seems I'll get to play it finally. Yeah!

You sure will, the future is streaming (until ISP starts throttling everything).

SkidAce · Jun 10, 2019

Future streaming can kiss my butt.

Power outages, data caps....

I understand and see the signs....I am not enthused.

Paul Farquhar · Jun 10, 2019

gyor said:
Right now I'm having fun speculating, later I can have fun either being right or nerd raging, either way I have my fun ;p

Right now I choose hope over cynaism.

Personally, I think nerd rage is a hateful thing - I would much rather play and enjoy the game when it comes out. The world has far too much negativity already without adding to it.

This is what I hope for:

* The game is fun to play;

* The game has a good story;

* I don't care what locations are visited so long as they are interesting and look cool;

* I don't expect (or feel a particularly strong desire for) any races or classes that aren't in the core rulebook - bottom line is gotta keep something back for the DLC.

dalisprime · Jun 10, 2019

SkidAce said:
Future streaming can kiss my butt.

Power outages, data caps....

I understand and see the signs....I am not enthused.

Surely power outages stop any form of non-tabletop gaming , unless you have a handheld console with fully charged battery, in which case the Stadia platform would also work since you can play your games via phone/tablet that can be kept charged up with power banks. As for data caps - just get a better provider.

Staffan · Jun 10, 2019

Matthia05718273 said:
This article tells way more info on the game: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/20...d-from-the-creators-of-divinity-original-sin/

Spoiler for interesting plot details;

[sblock]The game is set right after Descent into Avernus, meaning that it is possible in that book to stop the city from being absorbed into hell (not too surprising). It also means the game is pretty much set right at the end of that book, so you could very easily pivot right from the Descent into protecting the city from Mind Flayers in a D&D campaign, which is pretty dope.[/sblock]

[sblock]My impression from Descent into Avernus is that the plot goes like this:
* You're in Baldur's Gate and get wind of a plot to draw the city into Hell.
* You try to stop it.
* There's a gate somewhere, and the ritual has to be stopped from the other side.
* OK, you succeeded. But now you're in Hell, and have to figure out a way home. Or not. And you're likely level 5 or so, so plane shift is out of the question.[/sblock]