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BG1 or BG2?

Discussion in 'Playground' started by Vhailor, Feb 4, 2017.

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BG 1 or BG2

  1. Baldur's Gate I

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%

  2. Baldur's Gate II

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%

  3. Both Equally

    9 vote(s)
    60.0%
  1. Vhailor

    Vhailor Justice is not blind, for I am her eyes Veteran

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    Vhailor, Feb 4, 2017
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  2. Sorvo

    Sorvo Where's the nearest pub? Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    I can't choose between the two because I started with 1 after about a year when it came out and then 2 came out shortly after I finished it. So I think you should have a 50/50 pick also ;)
     
    Sorvo, Feb 4, 2017
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    I picked one since that is the one I have enough experience with to make a judgement
     
    Wayward Son, Feb 4, 2017
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  4. olimikrig

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    Baldur's Gate 2, definitely. Romance and banter alone is enough for me to make it a clear winner. Add on top of that the plethora of high-quality mods you can use to enhance your gaming experience further (I don't count ToB, though, that one is by far the worst of the bunch).
     
    olimikrig, Feb 4, 2017
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  5. henkie

    henkie Hammertime Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    I picked BG2, because I like high levels. BG1 is fine, too, but it is more of a stepping stone to BG2 for me.
     
    henkie, Feb 4, 2017
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  6. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    BG1 because of all the open areas and exploration. I don't enjoy jam-packed city maps where you stumble upon one quest after another on every corner and there was just way too much of that in BG2 for my liking.
     
    Taluntain, Feb 8, 2017
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    Yeah, aimlessly wandering is the most fun part of BG
     
    Wayward Son, Feb 8, 2017
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  8. henkie

    henkie Hammertime Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Aimlessly wandering I only do once, then I only go where I know there is either good loot or good xp and all the other areas are just forgotten.
     
    henkie, Feb 8, 2017
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    The first game I played between BG and BG2 (originals, years ago) was BG2 and I'm totally in love with BG2!
     
    yndiana, May 1, 2017
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  10. Yoshimo's Heart Gems: 13/31
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    I will need to think about this. I really enjoyed the wandering in BG1 but banter was SO good. Also kits, monks, more thief skills, etc made me happy (though I wish for a few changes).
     
    Yoshimo's Heart, May 25, 2017
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