Oddvintagechap
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Buy the cheaper one, sent me the rest. I need buy some useless rocket league skins
lol, I'm 160 hours into Baldur's Gate 3 and I haven't finished it yet. I only reached the main city (Act 3) after about 115 hours.a game to really sink my teeth into and put 50-60+ hours into
The game isn't too far off the usual souls formula, so there's still a good chance you won't like it. However there have been people who disliked previous souls games but ended up liking Elden Ring.I've tried Bloodborne and the Demon's Souls remake, but I quit both of them relatively early on and thus far I haven't been able to get hooked to a Soulsbourne game. It's one of the biggest blindspots in my gaming repertoire. But of course Elden Ring is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made, so I feel a need to give it a real shot.
I'd say BG3 fits the bill perfectly well then. As for the combat, its good enough to hook even people who thought they disliked turn-based combat. There's still a learning curve however, but the game generally does a good job of getting you through the ropes, not to mention the abundance of material available online explaining D&D 5E rules.Baldur's Gate 3 is just kind of a mystery altogether. I do love western RPGs & the fantasy genre, and I do love a good narrative in games, but the combat kind of has me a bit puzzled as to whether the game is going to put it's hooks in me or not.
Eh, I disagree. I don't like games like Divinity Original Sin, but I love Baldur's Gate 3. Presentation can really go a long way for enjoyment.If you wanted BG3, you would know it. You know what type of game it is. We can't help you with that
im on v1.09 i think, and i usually get a couple big ass spikes within the first minute, then no stutters at all after that.Isn’t ER still a stutter fest on PC? Or has that been patched now?
People really want the OP to be burned on another Souls game. Souls fans just don’t get it.
Not really... BG3 is D&D, based on D&D rules and lore. That's a big difference for some of us.I like BG3 a lot, but as someone who played all the Divinity games I could easily call it *just another Divinity game.
The people calling BG3 a brand new kind of game have never played Larian's previous games.
It's like the people who never played a Souls until Elden Ring and were completely blown away. It just the one that somehow hit critical mass with the casuals.
BG3 is just an evolution of the DoS games the same way Elden Ring is an Evolution of souls. And it builds on top of a lot of D&D type turn based gaming that came before it.
If you are already bored of Souls type games and want to try a totally different genre get BG3. But understand it is not a brand new kind of game or anything. It is an evolution of a niche genre that has only recently become trendy again.
As someone who bought BG3 in early access in 2020 I am happy but completely baffled that in 2023 suddenly BG3 is the hottest new thing with the kids. But I am happy for Larian that finally people are playing their game and getting recognition for being great.
lol, I'm 160 hours into Baldur's Gate 3 and I haven't finished it yet. I only reached the main city (Act 3) after about 115 hours.
I wouldn't recommend playing it with a gamepad though.
I have 4 friends/acquaintances who bounced off of all Souls/BloodBorne but loved ER. When they got stuck they went somewhere else, used the in game summons, and/or magic. It's just more accessible for the majority. Plus it's the cheaper option right now and he can refund it on Steam.
Well but there you go, it’s still the same type of game. It’s just easier and open world. Basically if the difficulty was the barrier then ER has an answer for it. But the difficulty wasn’t the barrier for many of us, it was the fact that the game is just kill monster go here kill monster go there kill monster etc
It's an action RPG..What did you want from it?
Witcher 3 is an action rpg. Final Fantasy XVI is an action rpg.
Like are you really asking this?
I mean in Elden Ring you do quests and talk to NPC but yes the combat is the main focus, meanwhile game like Witcher 3 the combat is actually worst part of the game.Witcher 3 is an action rpg. Final Fantasy XVI is an action rpg.
Like are you really asking this?
That's exactly what I want, I much prefer these types of games over those narrative games with dozens of hours of cutscenes... In the end it's all subjective my friendkill monster go here kill monster go there kill monster etc
If someone is hung up on if they should buy it or not after Souls have been around since '09, then they probably know there are not long voiced cut scenes. You're the one who is lost in here lol
That's exactly what I want, I much prefer these types of games over those narrative games with dozens of hours of cutscenes... In the end it's all subjective my friend
So the op says he doesn’t like souls games but because everybody likes to jizz about Elden Ring is basically wondering if he should force himself to try again.
“I do love western RPGs & the fantasy genre, and I do love a good narrative in games”
In the op.
Meanwhile you think what differentiates Witcher 3/FFXVI from souls games are long cutscenes. You’re the one who’s lost.
But op says very clearly he likes narrative-driven games and didn't like previous souls games.That's exactly what I want, I much prefer these types of games over those narrative games with dozens of hours of cutscenes... In the end it's all subjective my friend
I don't like the clicking only either, I play it on mouse and keyboard but with a mod that let me move with WASD lol I can do both clicking and wasd so it's perfect for all situations.It plays great on PlayStation, don’t know if it’s different on PC. You’re probably thinking about all the clicking but that’s not how it works on console. The game is perfectly adapted to consoles and to be honest for somebody who doesn’t like control of characters in such a detached way as point and click with a mouse, the controller might actually be a superior form of control. I’m not alone here.
Agreed, I'd personally recommend he buy's BG3 and test it out whether he like the turn based combat or not and refund and try out elden ring afterwards if he doesn't like the combat.But op says very clearly he likes narrative-driven games and didn't like previous souls games.
I think both games are great and would've recommended ER over BG3 since it was on sale, but based on what he said BG3 seems like the best option to go with.
BG3 is a rip off price in Canada at $94. It can eat a dick until the price comes down. Most expensive game on the digital marketplace.
Of all the arguments you could make for bg3, that's the one you chose? The final act of bg3 is an absolute shit show for lots of people.I don't support devs that release games with technical issues. I will never be ok with this. and it seems it's becoming more and more. so once devs get their shit together and fix bugs/frame pacing / shit performance, I give them my money
so, BG3 no questions
BG3 is overrated as hell. Elden Ring is the game of the generation.
Eh, I disagree. I don't like games like Divinity Original Sin, but I love Baldur's Gate 3. Presentation can really go a long way for enjoyment.
Being able to play with a more standard third person, close up camera, rather than it being only a top down view already changes SO MUCH for me. I can really appreciate the world, it feels a lot more immersive, it's very different. I do use the zoomed out camera every now and then when I need it, I don't play at a fixed specific distance, but being able to explore the world with a more immersive perspective is really a game changer for me. There is also a mod allowing you to play with WASD instead of clicking, which also improves it for me.
To this, you can add the fact that all the dialogues are dubbed with cutscenes instead of large text boxes, and it's again a lot better than other games of the genre. Everything is a lot more immersive in Baldur's Gate 3 compared to most other games like this.
Baldur's Gate 3 feels like dragon age origins but boosted by X100 for me, and it's incredible. It's an rpg mixed with an immersive sim.
There is a differene when a small part of game has a technical issue to some, and a whole game stuttering on a 4090 with frame pacing issues and with a graphics of PS3 HD game.Of all the arguments you could make for bg3, that's the one you chose? The final act of bg3 is an absolute shit show for lots of people.
Based on the criteria the op has given, I'd say bg3. if you aren't a from game enjoyer, Its semi doubtul er will be your cup of tea (thoguh I would recommend trying it out some day)
I just said BB>ER as my personal opinion. Of course it's not some universal truth?They play differently, saying BB>ER doesn't give to much of an insight. I finished ER two times, and I dropped BB after few hours, so it's not some universal thruth.
But like I said the presentation, the way you see and control your character really change the perception of it.Funny when people say this, because DA: O was BG1/2 lite.
fwiw I'm playing on a high-end PC w/ a gamepad.
I'm looking for a game to really sink my teeth into and put 50-60+ hours into. I've never played either of these purported masterpieces, and frankly I'm not sure if either of them will click with me or not.
I've tried Bloodborne and the Demon's Souls remake, but I quit both of them relatively early on and thus far I haven't been able to get hooked to a Soulsbourne game. It's one of the biggest blindspots in my gaming repertoire. But of course Elden Ring is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made, so I feel a need to give it a real shot.
Baldur's Gate 3 is just kind of a mystery altogether. I do love western RPGs & the fantasy genre, and I do love a good narrative in games, but the combat kind of has me a bit puzzled as to whether the game is going to put it's hooks in me or not.
So what's the suggestion? I'm not super tight on money so the $25 difference isn't a huge deal, but it does factor at least a little bit into my decision.
An excellent decision was made. If you need hints/tips/reassurances during your playthrough, we have a big OT!Fuck it, I bought Elden Ring.
For $34 and considering the poll results here, it can't hurt to give it a try. Hard to ignore the logic of playing through this first and buying BG3 when it's also in the $30-$40 range down the road.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!