Can you link the /vg/ thread? I don't want to go to the front page of that casspit looking for fucking _anything_, but this one thread is certainly something I'm interested in...

Its no planescape torment but I can be okay with that.

>>18063335
Of course, dear friend.

>>>/vg/484859

I hope i did it correctly.

On the one hand, fuck yes.

On the other hand, the 4E version of Forgotten Realms is a shit twinkie.

>>18063376
4e?

I dont think they will make a 4e game, knowing how it didnt great at sales, and that game is some old-school rpg with fucking ad&D rules. People who want the remake are exactly the opposite kind of people who played 4e.

It will probably be 5e, or meaby AD&D.

Ah, one man can dream.

>>18063296
>mfw I am so randy right now

I kinda don't want this to happen, because it will just be another copy of ME and DA since those make money. It will have the baldur's gate name, but it won't be baldur's gate, it will be a formulaic game made to make money, because that is how most games are made these days. Yes, I'm jaded, but only because I grew up in the golden age of video games...

>>18063806

Oh, and I forgot to mention: remember those console Baldur's Gate games? You know, those action smashy killy "RPGs"? Yeah, just because it has the name Baldur's Gate doesn't mean it'll be along the lines of BG1 or 2. Though the splash page implies it.

>>18063405
I want a hardcore TRPG based on 4E. And I dont even play 4E.

Well, the page looks good. It could be a cleverly hidden trap for all that we know, but you know what? I will take my chances and raise my hopes.
Neverwinter Nights, The Witcher and Dragon Age were good in their own right and mind, but they all bow in shame if compared to the masterwork that is the Black Isle series of Baldur's Gate and Planescape: Torment.

AH! If they make a new Baldur's Gate game in the same line that the old ones took... I am shivering with just the thought of spending hours in the character creation screen once again!

Let's hope Obsidian is the company that takes the helm for this one.

>>18064074
It'll be Atari. Atari owns the rights to publishing Hasbro's Dungeons and Dragons IP, current and past. This game will not be good. Atari is pants-on-head retarded. Do not get your hopes up.

>>18064206
I rather have atari than bioware at this point

>>18064206
Wait, I heard Atari recently gave up/lost those rights... possibly just a rumor.

NOPE

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36590/Hasbro_Reclaims_Dungeons__Dragons_Rights_From_Atari_Followi
ng_Legal_Dispute.php

>>18064237
Ooh, there's hope!

>>18064268
Actually, I just read it. Says Atari will continue making D&D games, but they'll do so under the Hasbro/WotC brand name, not on their own.

Still, sounds like no love lost there, which is a plus.

>>18064292
Ok well then never fucking mind. Atari is godawful and so long as they're in charge of dev and marketing, the game is going to suck and fail pathetically.

>>18063405
And I'd love a remake, and I play the hell out of the 4th iteration.

But let's not bring edition into this, my vidya boner is flying high and I like my sex gentle.

>>18064220
I know what you mean, fuck Bioware with a rusty rake.

>>18063358
Maybe not, but it's a start. Now all we can do is wait, and pray that they don't cut corners and dilute the concept.

>>18064342
Or worse, turn it into a MMO.

Perhaps this is that Kickstarter project that Avellone was talking about.

>>18064798

Chris Avellone: I got an idea! Let's start a kickstarter to make a new Baldur's Gate. I bet we can raise a good chunk of the seven million dollars we'll need in thirty days.

Fearqus Urquhart: No way man, It would never work. Gamers these days just want third person console cover shooters and MMO's that aren't WoW that they can play for two weeks before going back to WoW.

*five hours later*

Avellone: Five hours....
Urquhart: I can't believe we did it in five hours....

If the stars align, and this actually is a new Baldurs Gate game, these are going to be some interesting times.

All of my HNNNG. I've done a dozen BGT playthroughs in the last few months, so a new Baldur's Gate game would make my friggin' year.

>>18064994

If this is some sort of running series and there's a link to it in my future, I will love you forever.

Hmm, interesting. Went into the html for the page and there is a note at the top:

February 13, 2012 -->
Shadowy Figure- Raise Dead : Infinity Engine -->
oh dear it's coming soon -->

I'm assuming the Feb 13th is when this page went up. And the Infinity Engine was the game engine all those D&D games were made on. Does this mean they're updating the old engine? If so, it would suggest a more "old school" approach if this is in fact a sequel.

>>18065053
Just the one that I know of. Try playing BGT or one of the other BG1+2 combiners sometime, and you'll feel that exact emotion.

If you'd like some BG-related entertainment, though, I highly recommend the adventures of the cool kids of Candlekeep. http://www.f13.net/?itemid=815

>>18065084

Ah, seems like the Feb 13th was when the message was changed. On a forum I saw that it said before:

January 19, 2012 -->
Shadowy Figure- Raise Dead : Infinity Engine -->
Live by the sword, live a good looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. -->

>>18063358

I really want to like Torment, but that game has not aged well. The writing is good, and I enjoyed talking to people to find out neat little things and explore Sigil, but holy fuck that gameplay.

>>18065084

[spoiler]Not only will it be a remake of Baldurs Gate, it'll designed to be just as flexible in terms of modding capabilities, if not moreso than, Neverwinter Nights.

BG2 with upgraded graphics would make my fucking LIFE. I've wanted to get into it so badly, but the graphics are a huge barrier to entry for me ( I don't like for my player character to me a muddy collection of splotches)

>>18063947

Neverwinter Nights was a crummy campaign tacked onto an amazing engine

multiplayer was where its at

>>18065251
I can agree there

I want to believe, but I just can't.... and if it does exist then I also can't believe it will be good enough to meet my expectations....

>>18063296
Who's making it?

If it's BioWare this is horrible news.
If it's Obsidian this is wonderful news.

>>18065251
I never tried multiplayer. But goshdarn, just the user-made modules were an absolute joy to play.

Damn this just reminded me, I never did manage to beat Ascension Mod except on easy mode, time to fire the game up again and spend 5 hours trying to win against mellisan+the five+slayer imoen at the same time.

>>18065244
Ohhhhh. Those goddamn kids nowdays. They got no shame at all.

If anything other than True AD&D, then its an abomination. It will be for 5hiteaters who play the latest MMO version of Hasbro D&D.

>>18067705
You have to ask yourself though, was it the AD&D rules set that made the game for you...

...or the adventure?

I love mah 2e AD&D Baldurs Gate, but if they keep the same story, characters, feel to the campaign, but change the undercarriage math to something that doesn't use THAC0 and descending armor classes, I won't be upset, not at all.

>And now, something to consider, imagine a perfect world

Baldur's Gate in Pathfinder rules.

>Its fun to make believe, isn't it /tg/

>>18067727
You don't know me so I'm only going to say this once. I would rape to death all 3aboos, 4urries, and 5hiteaters before id willingly let a single soul opine for any reason that there is any D&D other than True AD&D.

BGT was and is the pinnacle of computer gaming True AD&D. It is the best game because it uses and renders True AD&D.

NO

NO

They would update it to 4E, make it impossible to use a character from BG2, and hell, the plot was already wrapped up. There are no loose ends except Sarevok's ultimate fate. There's nothing more to *do* with the plot, you would need an entirely new idea that just has "Baldur's Gate" plastered on the title, like those horrible Dark Alliance games.

>>18067727
AD&D had its own impact. BG1 made it clear that ANY encounter migth be lethal. BG2 was same, but from time to time presented some happless losers just to show how strong your party is.

FUCKING BALDURS GATE 2 THRONE OF BHAAL

It was really fun until the last boss but now the fun is fucking over.

This might just be the most annoyingly difficult boss fight I've ever done

Fuck Mellisan to hell

Any tips? I've read some walkthrough guides but it's always just "dispell her stoneskins then send in the fighters"

My issue is that my fighters can either A. hit the monsters she spawns to keep them off my casters or B. actually do damage to the boss

>>18063405
But I want a remake/sequel and I play 4e.

>implying it won't just be an other cash-in on old IPs
xcom, anyone? how about some syndicate? jagged alliance? no? Well fuck you

... Or it could be a remake with full voice acting and three dimensional hd graphics.
It would probably not use the AD&D system if they went down that road though.

>>18067825
On the other hand we have Xenonauts and Cartell

>>18067804
Do some of your characters have Whirlwind Attack? Activate it and start swinging at her. When it wears off, repeat. Ignore whatever she summons, outside of keeping your casters away from them. This simple method has worked for me over multiple playthroughs, including a solo run. Amelyssan submits readily to a fast and furious assault.

>>18067862
yeah both fighters do.
I'm too angry to try again tonight, but tomorrow I'll try that

I also heard theres no point bringing any damaging spells because of all the resistance stuff?

>>18067859
>Cartel
>Paradox
>Swedish bros doing Swedish bro things
Now if they could only do a x-com and a jagged alliance, too... I would be a *happy camper* and have no need to *frumple*

>>18067869
Yeah, just use your magic to buff/heal the people who are hitting her. And for the love of Bhaal, don't cast Time Stop.

>>18067924

But, why?

>>18067904
Jagged Alliance Online looks slightly competent. But only slightly. Everything else is just a *silly cow*.

>>18067933
I'll field that one. It doesn't stop her, she it'll just rape your party

>>18067761
Of course I don't know you, you silly billy Anonymous!

Also, BG2 is the pinnacle of computer gaming True AD&D it is the best because it renders True AD&D?

I've got some bad news for you son. Baldur's Gate was a really, really close interpretation of AD&D rules, but it did let a lot slide. An older game engine did AD&D play style better (albeit the rules set was 1e and not 2e).

Pic related

POOL OF RADIANCE, NIGGA

Retro game to appeal to those who loved the first.

Therefore the system used must be True AD&D.

>>18068822
Oh, did it? Please tell me more about this Dreamstime Engine that you posted a picture of. I could have sworn that the Infinity Engine running ToB or BG2 is the best approximation of True AD&D. You must like SSI games though. But how will you deal with them? They use THAC0!!! Since you're such a lazy troll be sure to use THAC0 against me in whatever argument you take next.

You and all realize that True AD&D, comprising 25 years of Dungeons and Dragons as executed by TSR, is the superior Edition. 0E + BD&D + AD&D + AD&D 2E have been run by superior engines? Explain. Are you too upset by the fact that the Unearthed Arcana barbarian is playable, or the fact that the 1E monk has returned in BG2, to admit that these are in fact elements that are of True AD&D?

>yfw the Infinity Engine and other Black Isle assets were purchased by a private bidder who loves True AD&D and hates your pathetic 3aboo / 4urry / 5shiteating editions.

Word is he paid around 10 million. And he's one of you.

>>18070492
Look at all the sources i give!

>>18070502
Since you're clearly familiar with IE modding, you must already know the sources. But I'll remind you. Use the search function on sorcerers' forums.

Guys, there is ALREADY a 4e game coming out. The new Neverwinter game based on Neverwinter Nights (4 player co-op multiplayer, ugh) is running that system.

Why would they make two?

>>18070523
Troll post. People who are fans of Baldur's Gate are not fans of 4E. People will play the edition they choose to play. You have Atari dance of death shitgames for your 3rd and 4th editions, and for True AD&D you have BG3.

>>18070530
>insert response picture of any stat line with AC above 10. True AD&D wins.

>>18065244
Honestly, I have no idea what you are talking about.

The graphics may not have been 3D, but they were BEAUTIFUL. Looking at the Promenade in BG2, as you first leave Irenicus' dungeon... Still takes my breath away.

If it doesn't have Minsc & Boo I'm not interested

>>18070591
He clearly turned off OpenGL, only played original in original res, etc.

thank you /vg/ for letting me know

>>18070599
I see you're a real player of D&D, only wanting to play the same campaign over and over again with the same character record sheets and encounters and railroad plots.

We must make sure that BG3 dies due to lack of interest, for only if it is the exact same game, beginning from Level 40 (BD&D Immortals rules?), will it be any good. The "Infinity" in Infinity Engine is meant ironically. It's not all about providing an engine to run any D&D campaign you'd ever want.

>>18070643
So where's Minsc?

And why are we excited about sequels for 10 year old games again? Don't we ever learn?

>>18070655

Hey, Deus Ex 3 was great. I, at least, asked for this.

>>18067853
God I hope not. The last thing I want is for the video industry to start producing remakes instead of original ideas. Yes, these old games were awesome, but now it's time to move on.

>tesdi unnecessary
Well said, captcha.

>>18070649
Minsc is either with your character adventuring in Baldur's Gate area, dead, not born yet, or retired. For Baldur's Gate 3 must be set circa Dale Reckoning 1358-1372, for it will be executed using True AD&D.

>>18070686
>Minsc
>Dead

Choose one

>>18070665
>The last thing I want is for the video industry to start producing remakes instead of original ideas

Oh it has already begun.

>>18070733
Begun?

Ha, you're optimistic

>>18070712
>>18070686

Minsc is dead. The player character is Boo, out for revenge.

Please god no, what if bioware makes it.

>>18070712
>>18070788

I thought the BG epilogues had him listed as MIA?

>>18070523
Yeah, it's not like they made multiple games out of AD&D or 3e, right? Oh wait.

Also, from what little we know, it looks like Neverwinter co-op will be *very loosely* based on 4e. Which makes sense, since 4e is even harder to adapt to real-time no-grid than 3e.

>>18070655
>Team Fortress 2
>Red Faction Guerilla
>Deus Ex HR
Granted, I can't think of a case with a 10 years break, but still. It could happen.

That baldursgate.com page looks like some high end modders finally caught the attention of the guy who owns the source code. Look for mindblowing mods soon for the best game ever.