Fez Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If its a new game/remake as opposed to just an HD update I sure hope they replace the combat system with something better; I really dislike using actual D&D rules in video games. Not saying turn it into a hack and slash, but do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kouran Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 It would be like chrismas and new years at once if they released just a HD remake. Best game series ever. I play through every year or so, BG 1, TotSC, BG2 SOA and ToB it usually takes me 300-350 hours to play through all the way. Thats some bang for your gaming buck right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 We will find out what the new Baldur's Gate is at 7pm GMT tonight. The website now has a counter on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 baldur's gate and a couple other games are only reasons i EVER boot windows on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mor2 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 HD update would be great. Anything else I'd be a little wary of. I doubt it's possible to make BG into a FPS, but i'd be suprised if a remake didn't turn out to be some sort of over the shoulder slash-fest.I'd rather it's will be the opposite... Also I am betting on it's being a "mega mod", that encompassing all the mods in one easy package.(it was kind of annoying to setup a game last time I played the game, with that annoying spoiler setup)on related topic, that would probably struck a cord with many of the people here, It seems that fargo got his Wasteland 2 project running :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maia Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 We will find out what the new Baldur's Gate is at 7pm GMT tonight. I hope that it is an iOS port of the trilogy... Don't kill me ;). Great news about Wasteland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 must be a lot of interested people, the count down site went down at 0:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstorebog Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 No luck here. Anyone know if anyone's got the word on what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 http://pc.ign.com/articles/122/1220884p1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstorebog Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ah. Well. Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstorebog Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh, ok, this is actually both a BG1 and a BG2 remake announcement. With new content. Looks a lot better in that light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ah. Well. Too bad. My hamster does not like your tone. Away with ye. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstorebog Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Nah, it just seemed like a waste to enhance BG1 and not BG2, but apparently it isn't going to be either-or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddington Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I hope David Warner is used. He was fantastic in BG2 (even if I can be a little senstive about Brits always being villians) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 What we know so far:Enhanced, high-res graphics. Still 2D isometric, no 3D content.Improved UI. Whether this is the BG2 UI imported to BG1, or a whole new interface, is unclear.At the moment, compatible with most existing mods and with original saved games. They're hoping there's no code changes forced on them which will make them incompatible.All of the content of the original game, including original VOs and music.New content, including some new characters who will have newly-recorded VOs. New content is being worked on by some of the original writers of BG1+2.The games will retain the D&D 2E rules. As the creator points out, moving to 3/4E would necessitate a ground-level rewrite, which is not possible.Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition will include Tales of the Sword Coast. Out in Summer 2012.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition will include Throne of Bhaal. Out 'later'.If the two games are successful, they may be able to make a Baldur's Gate III.So far, digital download only. No retail boxed copies.Oddly, platforms have not been announced. Everyone's assuming PC and possibly Mac and tablets/phones. No word on console versions (highly unlikely, IMO).Boo will be present, untarnished from his Mass Effect cameos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Boo will be present, untarnished from his Mass Effect cameos. It is a wonderful place with many fields. It could only be better, maybe, if every ranger of the Berseker Lodge had his very own hamster! Just think of the implications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonblade Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 If the two games are successful, they may be able to make a Baldur's Gate III. :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm presuming that by BG3 they mean a similar game (2D, Infinity Engine) maybe set in the same Sword Coast region, but probably not involving the same characters. ToB pretty much wrapped up the Bhaalspawn story. Some cameos would be nice but otherwise I think a new story is the way to go.Interestingly, Obsidian were talking about making a new 2D Infinity Engine Icewind Dale III a while ago. I wonder if this project's announcement and their new game being cancelled are in any way linked. I doubt the new game was ID3 (seven months seems a long development time for a 2D IE game) but interesting anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Alexander Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Lovely. I've replayed BG1 so many times, especially loved solo-style, without exp cap :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kouran Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I cant wait to buy this, BG is still one of my favorit games of all time, so many hours of play time in BG and BG2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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