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Divinity: Original Sin 2 |OT| Dragons & Dungeon Mastering
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Plumpbiscuit
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Pretty much exactly where I am. 4 hours in, better than the original in every way.
I was gonna write some first impressions but really this game surpasses the original in every single way. Sure this game has minor problems like auto hotbar adding, inventory sort being reset when loading, a CTD and limited character appearance customisation options - but other than that this is just... the best CRPG out there right now.
Am downloading the game now. Any tips for a first playthrough and for someone who hasn't played a lot of turn based games? Though RPGs are my favorite genre, so I got that going for me lol
I wanna jump in blind and just do my character like I want, but don't want to be stuck like 20 hours in because of my build
I wanna jump in blind and just do my character like I want, but don't want to be stuck like 20 hours in because of my build
MisterShine
Member
I agree. Though I think armor is a good idea in general (CC is simply too strong in the previous game) but it needs some hard counters. Even a couple spells or abilities that do double damage to armor (or are basically useless against HP) would feel appropriate.
Play on "explorer" difficulty. The normal setting, classic, is no pushover even for people who know the first game pretty well.
Absolutely not a mistake. You get to determine how their story unfolds, and there are several unique encounters/dialogues that only happen if you're the main character with that background.
Thank you. I have no problem playing on an easier difficulty, but will I just cruise through the game then without any challenge?
Stiler
Member
Holy shit, am I doing something wrong or are you not meant to venture into the
Barricaded cave in fort joy that's inside the cave where all the collar people are staying?
I encounter like 3 giant frogs in there that absolutely melt my face with their long range elemental attacks
I encounter like 3 giant frogs in there that absolutely melt my face with their long range elemental attacks
Couchaddict
Member
If you find it too easy you can change the difficulty at any time.
MisterShine
Member
I'm a veteran of the first game and I've actually died a couple times on Explorer.. mostly because I was being too cocky but it happened. You can also set the difficulty up to classic mid-game I believe - you can! Except from Tactician/Honor mode, you're stuck with that one if you pick it.
Moff
Member
thanks a lot, I'll keep being the red prince then
now I need to think about my party.
4 just seems to be too few.
I want a wizard, a necromancer, a healer, a ranged and a tank
is a dedicated healer necessary or is it good enough if you just have several offspec healers?
Thank you both. Going to play on explorer and get a feel for the combat. I'll bet I get my ass kicked anyway lol
I wish it was a real life skill
Did you talk to one of the crabs on the fort joy beach? That voice had me on the floor.
CrichtonKicks
Member
Man the companions are really well done. Having a tough choice deciding between them.
Did you ever play the original Divine Divnity (not OS1)? I remember the first time I played it all that would go through my head was "Holy shit, I'm playing Ultima 7 Part 3!" Larian loves Ultima and I love them for it. Wish more devs were influenced by Ultima.
Did you ever play the original Divine Divnity (not OS1)? I remember the first time I played it all that would go through my head was "Holy shit, I'm playing Ultima 7 Part 3!" Larian loves Ultima and I love them for it. Wish more devs were influenced by Ultima.
Modding tools are up, the page also has tutorials for the GM mode.
https://docs.larian.game/Main_Page
https://docs.larian.game/Main_Page
Jay Shadow
Member
It took me many tries in early access to beat that fight. I'm dreading going into there again now.
MisterShine
Member
From my limited experience with Act 1 on Classic and the previous game - A dedicated healer is 100% not necessary, or even really possible. There are only a few healing spells in the game (huntsman and hydro skills) and they have longer cooldowns. Having a healing spell on two of your characters, just a single skillpoint investment, should be perfectly fine.
It was incredible in Neverwinter Nights and it remains incredible now!
It wasn't a talent in NWN, just Rangers and Druids could naturally talk to animals
Was NWN the first game to do something like that? I can't remember otherwise...
edit:
IMO you can skip it. So far, I'm liking the story/characters significantly more than the first game. We'll have to wait and see how it all works out though when more people start finishing it.
Primethius
Banned
Question before I pick this up:
I loved a lot of what I played in Divinity: Original Sin. But I got burnt out on it after the first town and the big boss fight around then.
Since 2 seems to be immproved in every way, is it worth it to power through and try to beat the first one? Or can I just skip it and go to 2.
I hated the story in 1 as well (main plot, not side quests).
I loved a lot of what I played in Divinity: Original Sin. But I got burnt out on it after the first town and the big boss fight around then.
Since 2 seems to be immproved in every way, is it worth it to power through and try to beat the first one? Or can I just skip it and go to 2.
I hated the story in 1 as well (main plot, not side quests).
You can always come back later if you are stuck.
I snuck Ifan and Sebille in first and moved Ifan to high ground and Sebille close to the electric frog for backstabbing then initiated the fight with the Red Prince and it was much easier afterwards.
CrichtonKicks
Member
Do Skill Scrolls go somewhere special? I just bought one from a vendor and I stole one from another character earlier and I can't find them in my inventory for the life of me.
Kadin
Member
So I never played the first game. How much do you have to manage the other characters in your party? Does the computer handle them decently so I'm not having to give them orders consistently or is that now how it's best played? I'm not a huge fan of that stuff, rather do my own thing and let the computer manage their actions.
I don't mind outfitting them with gear, etc. but during battles I'd like the computer to handle skills and the like.
I don't mind outfitting them with gear, etc. but during battles I'd like the computer to handle skills and the like.
Starting my third character and picked Sebille this time around. Noticed a nice little touch on the boat:
[not a real spoiler but a minor thing that showcases the reactivity of the game]
If you sneak and take a piece of meat of the murder victim and use the elven ability to eat it to gain access to the victim's memories, you can tell the investigator about it.
Its turned based, you control all their actions. Its not rtwp, which is very tedious in moment to moment gameplay.
Stiler
Member
So after playing a bit, does anyone else wish the party, as a whole, were involved in the dialogue with npc's?
It feels strange that in order to get any unique-character dialogue with npc's it only applies to your specific party member that you have selected when you initiate the conversation.
For example, I talked to an npc soldier that has a unique dialogue choice with Ifran, however since I had my main character selected I simply don't get that choice.
So I go out, then select Ifran and talk to the same npc and now I can see the unique Ifran conversation.
This is something that should all be together regardless of who you have selected to start the conversation imo.
So when you start talking to an npc it'd have a list of all normal dialogue and then it'd have unique party member dialogue that you can use.
It feels strange that in order to get any unique-character dialogue with npc's it only applies to your specific party member that you have selected when you initiate the conversation.
For example, I talked to an npc soldier that has a unique dialogue choice with Ifran, however since I had my main character selected I simply don't get that choice.
So I go out, then select Ifran and talk to the same npc and now I can see the unique Ifran conversation.
This is something that should all be together regardless of who you have selected to start the conversation imo.
So when you start talking to an npc it'd have a list of all normal dialogue and then it'd have unique party member dialogue that you can use.
Kadin
Member
Ah okay. Think I'll watch some streams to get a better idea of how the battles flow. They always seemed very time consuming in past games, maybe this is different.
Ryzaki009
Member
Yeah this has been kind of annoying. Shooting someone with fire only for them to not get burnt because of their random ass magic shield doesn't feel good.
Perhaps the dynamic balances out a bit once we're a higher level?
Tactician difficulty, Lv 4 went throught Fort Joy part, and now slowly killing off every magister now before moving through the swamps. I really like the early balance and difficulty so far.
MC: Ilfan - Dual-wield daggers (Scoundrel/Necromancy with Warfare/Huntsman 1)
Fane - Conjurer (Wand+Shield, Summon, Pyro, Geo)
Lohse - Enchanter (Aero, Hydro)
Beast - Knight (Two-handed weapon, Warfare/Geo)
The only thing which makes me sad is that I won't be utilizing one-handed STR weapons and Bows/Crossbows. Nor do I have an Elf in my party. But there's always a 2nd playthrough plus a co-op session is also planned.
MC: Ilfan - Dual-wield daggers (Scoundrel/Necromancy with Warfare/Huntsman 1)
Fane - Conjurer (Wand+Shield, Summon, Pyro, Geo)
Lohse - Enchanter (Aero, Hydro)
Beast - Knight (Two-handed weapon, Warfare/Geo)
The only thing which makes me sad is that I won't be utilizing one-handed STR weapons and Bows/Crossbows. Nor do I have an Elf in my party. But there's always a 2nd playthrough plus a co-op session is also planned.
Saren is Bad
Member
I don't think I'm going to run with an elf in the party so do I have an opportunity to use these heads and legs I've gotten?
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
Anyone else not able to play co-op? Me and friend started a 2 player game yesterday but now he can't join me... I made sure to set the connection setting to allow a friend to join but he gets a connection failed message when he tries to join. Neither of us is able to connect to random games too...
hobblygobbly
Member
You sure you're on the same version?
Sanctuary
Member
Just came across a random NPC named Ralvo, and I swear to god he sounds exactly like Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow.
I did that too early on at level 2. It was pretty much bullshit at that level, but I finally beat them after twenty minutes of retries.
Ifan at least starts with it. Don't know about Sebille, Lohse or Beast.
I did that too early on at level 2. It was pretty much bullshit at that level, but I finally beat them after twenty minutes of retries.
Ifan at least starts with it. Don't know about Sebille, Lohse or Beast.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
Yes, both on the version that ends with 999. We downloaded a patch an hour ago so maybe it's bugged?
Seems like the patch that just came out is giving people connection issues in multiplayer.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
Goddammit, just saw a big thread on the steam forums about this. Why did this have to happen on a friday evening ffs?
http://steamcommunity.com/app/435150/discussions/0/3223871682614227488/
I restarted to near full physical damage team because of this. Game feels way easier now and fights end like twice as fast.
Sanctuary
Member
The problem has been around since the game went live for me. It makes actually starting the game take way longer than it needs to, because it wastes about 45s to time out and let me know I cannot connect. Then the game actually launches.
I don't doubt that at all. Once I got
the bow for Ifan from his "contact", the game became way easier since it does both physical and piercing (ignores physical armors).
Won't be surprised at all when the EE version is released with a major balance overhaul.
Am I just awful?
I feel like I am burning through at least one or two resurrection scrolls every fight, some goes well, but most just horribly wrong. The enemies can tank TONS compared to me (even though we are the same level), they are more numerous than me, have lots of evil abilities. And this is the "Normal" difficulty level.
I am soon at a point where if one of my companions dies, I can't ress them and continue.
I feel like I am burning through at least one or two resurrection scrolls every fight, some goes well, but most just horribly wrong. The enemies can tank TONS compared to me (even though we are the same level), they are more numerous than me, have lots of evil abilities. And this is the "Normal" difficulty level.
I am soon at a point where if one of my companions dies, I can't ress them and continue.