Honestly I wouldn't bother because you might get mired in it and by then lose interest in playing the sequel which is a much better game. This one takes place like 1200 years after the first one so there is basically no connection at all. I would jump right into this one because imo it is far superior to the first in pretty much every way.
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Honestly I wouldn't bother because you might get mired in it and by then lose interest in playing the sequel which is a much better game. This one takes place like 1200 years after the first one so there is basically no connection at all. I would jump right into this one because imo it is far superior to the first in pretty much every way.
Oh nice never knew they added that. Thanks for the heads up maybe I check it out someday but I think I have my hands full with this one for quite some time.
Golden_Pigeon
Banned
Yep,i think it's actually better to play this first and then go to the first one if the dos thirst keep coming.
pete_clarf
Member
How would I know if I'd be able to run this? I'm a total idiot when it comes to PC gaming. I don't think I have the graphics card for it. Intel HD Graphics 530
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Definitely surprised by the reviews! I have it, and I just started - a couple of hours in. Liking it a lot, but not sure about the greatest RPG ever stuff being bandied about. We'll see how it goes once i get beyond a few hours.
Oh dear - an RPG is forcing the player to make a decision that they may feel terrible about either way! Heavens no!
Yeah, it's hard to say without knowing the details but generally if a game is leaving me paralyzed with indecision regarding a choice that's a good thing for me.
I just tested it on a laptop with HD Graphics 620 (a bit slower than 530). On the very low preset, it's playable at a solid 30 FPS (with the in-game FPS lock) at 1600x900.
(Note that this is a ultraportable, so if you are talking about a desktop CPU it probably does better due to much higher power limits)
pete_clarf
Member
I might be okay then. Hmmm. I have an i5 and 8GB of RAM, both of which seem to good. Anything else I need to take into consideration? I guess I could just buy it and get it refunded if it doesn't work. Steam's refund policy seems pretty liberal.
thelastword
Banned
Wow, is it that good? I've been eyeing it for a while now.....Just on the box art alone...
Sad Affleck
Member
Durante prefers RTwP to turn-based...
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Where is the cheapest price to get this game?
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Durante prefers RTwP to turn-based...
I stand with Durante.
Durante prefers RTwP to turn-based...
He's right tho...
There's no retail version, so no foreign keys, so Steam is the cheapest place to get it.
Don't see many deals on it yet although it only $45 bucks and the amount of content in the game is pretty crazy.
I don't think I have even finished the first act yet and probably put 10-15 hours into it. already. I did start over, but various things did happen differently so it felt new.
nameless_joe
Neo Member
Problem is, i don't use a pc for anything...
Not gonna speed 300 for one game. But im patient. I can wait for the ps4 edition.
Hope you guys have fun in the meantime.
Signed; a very proud belgian
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Thank you I will get it on Steam. Everyone is praising this game so much and judging by pics and videos it looks really cool
Durante prefers RTwP to turn-based...
He is not alone.
There are dozens of us. Dozens!
Lister
Banned
Well that's the thing.. is it ONE game, really? If this game is up your alley, the PC is home to some of the best CRPG's, decades of games in the same vein, many not avialable on consoles.
Anyway, just a recommendation, I know some people get angry at the mere suggestion that they should give PC gaming a shot.
Durante prefers RTwP to turn-based...
It's the most annoying thing for me in POE and Tyranny tbh.
For any serious fight I'm pausing so much that it might as well be turn based.
Lister
Banned
RTwP has so many possible advantages over turn based combat. But I do think it's harder to get right than turn based combat.
Yea, sort of the same for me.
I heard so many people praising the first one and decided to check this one out a few days before it launched.
I was never a huge fan of this kind of gameplay, but so far it's been a blast and easy to recommend.. I talked all my friends into buying it so we can try out co-op.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I just wish more people knew about this series - especially on consoles. The first is probably one of the best games on PS4.
Golden_Pigeon
Banned
As much as I like the premises and universes of Tyranny, I can't get to understand rtwp. It just feel like turn base but you loose part of your time for not deciding rapidly enough
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Cool I have friends that also purchased it and are having a blast!
Lister
Banned
That's where the pause comes in.
The main advantage in RtWp is that movemment is more dynamic and can lead to some really challenging moments when in a good set piece combat engagement. On top of that it allows you to adapt to the pace of combat as you go, this is a big one for me as combat pacing will vary between encounters AND within an encounter.
For less hectic segments, you can do a lot less pausing, for a more challenging spot, you can do more. With turn based, it doesn't matter if you're fighting a dragon and three death knights, or 5 skeletons, combat is still going to move at the same pace. This leads to wasting a ton fo time going through the motions on trash mobs, or doing cleanup after the most challening part of the encounter is already over.
Or what Anno says below.
Finaika
Member
Is it better than Destiny 2?
I think a lot of people (myself included) like it for basically the inverse of that notion. It's effectively turn based when I need it to be and much faster when I don't. I've found that basically every turn based combat system suffers to some degree from the slow pace of combat.
Plus it's just fun to be able to fiddle around with everyone at once rather than waiting for their turn.
CrichtonKicks
Member
I love turn based provided that the game doesn't overload you with trash encounters. What I love about the OS series is that the combat isn't just never ending waves of enemies as you move forward a feet. The battles all feel unique and strategically placed.
RTwP works great if you going to have lots of enounters because you can dispense with the easier battles very quickly but really dig and take a lot of time on the major set pieces.
Honestly Tyranny's combat is kind of half baked. Some interesting ideas but not really fleshed out. Combat felt kind of like an after thought.
I far preferred the system in Pillars and it looks like Pillars 2 is making a lot of smart improvements to make it even better.
Sad Affleck
Member
Well I mean it's apples and oranges but it was compelling enough that even the idea of doing Destiny 2 with friends couldn't tear me away from it all weekend.
Sir Griffith
Member
I usually don't like D&D inspired RPGs, but based on the countless positive feedback I'm seeing, I'll give this a whirl!
Golden_Pigeon
Banned
Interesting, thanks you for the breakdown, after this one I will give another chance to PoE, I always wanted to play it but the combat system felt wrong.
Lister
Banned
Don't get me wrong, while I really, really like RTwP, games like D:OS2 remind me that turn based combat can be done really, really well too. Then again games like Torment: Tides of Numenera also show that can be done pretty poorly, as can rela time!
It just so happens that many of my favorite RPG's are real time with pause games: BG series, Dragon Age: Origins, Pillars of Eternity, Neverwinter Nights series, and severla others.
It just so happens that many of my favorite RPG's are real time with pause games: BG series, Dragon Age: Origins, Pillars of Eternity, Neverwinter Nights series, and severla others.
Sleeper hit. Did not expect this to be as good as it is. Graphics are amazing, animations are top-notch. Dialogue is all voice acted, choice and consequence is massive. I love it.
This year has some epic games so far holy crap.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Zelda BotW
Nioh
Nier Automata
Persona 5
Injustice 2
Tekken 7
Mario+Rabbids
Knack II
Destiny 2
Metroid: Samus Returns
Divinity: Original Sin II
The rest of this month still has
Cuphead
Starfox 2
And we still have the big holiday push to go with
Middle Earth: Shadow of War
Gran Turismo Sport
South Park: TFBW
Fire Emblem: Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey aka Game of the Year 2017 aka Game of All Time
Assassin's Creed: Origins
Wolfenstein II
Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon
Star Wars Battlefront II
Skyrim VR
Xenoblade Chronicles II
I mean, out of all of these epic games, which one are we even supposed to nominate as runner up to Game of the Year?
This year has some epic games so far holy crap.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Zelda BotW
Nioh
Nier Automata
Persona 5
Injustice 2
Tekken 7
Mario+Rabbids
Knack II
Destiny 2
Metroid: Samus Returns
Divinity: Original Sin II
The rest of this month still has
Cuphead
Starfox 2
And we still have the big holiday push to go with
Middle Earth: Shadow of War
Gran Turismo Sport
South Park: TFBW
Fire Emblem: Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey aka Game of the Year 2017 aka Game of All Time
Assassin's Creed: Origins
Wolfenstein II
Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon
Star Wars Battlefront II
Skyrim VR
Xenoblade Chronicles II
I mean, out of all of these epic games, which one are we even supposed to nominate as runner up to Game of the Year?
eyeball_kid
Member
I knew D:OS2 was looking good, but am shocked at just how effusive these reviews are in their praises. Though it's annoying that the Mac version is still MIA with no announced date.
It's also so refreshing to see a good CRPG that is turn-based and true to its tabletop roots. Having gotten into Critical Role recently, the amount of freedom in this game feels like the perfect compliment.
Regarding the Game Master mode, does this allow for publishing of campaigns for others to play?
It's also so refreshing to see a good CRPG that is turn-based and true to its tabletop roots. Having gotten into Critical Role recently, the amount of freedom in this game feels like the perfect compliment.
Regarding the Game Master mode, does this allow for publishing of campaigns for others to play?
Maybe, but I prefer rocket league to both...
Bornstellar
Member
There a good story or is it more about systems?
Vincent Grayson
Member
AnathemicOne
Banned
Both. So far topping Bioware's choice system as well.
Kudo
Member
Yeah, it's going to be hard to choose.
Never did I expect that Baldur's Gate would be surpassed like this, this is something to celebrate as I was starting to lose hope in recent CRPG genre releases.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Now, now, let's not get crazy just yet
. However D:OS 2 is an amazing game and Larian deserves all the possible praise for it. Oh and for combat for a game like this where proper tactical skill and spell placements and combos matter, IMO, turn-based is better. It allows for a better game flow vs constant pausing.