Originally posted by: Dumac
For some reason I could never get past the first dungeon. I don't know why BG2 is so difficult to me. Also, I have no clue what the hell is going on.
I've played similar games, but I just can't get into or succeed at BG2, which is a shame since everyone praises it.
I dont mean this in an insulting way BUT, even though BG2 is assloads of fun its not for everybody.
Its about the closest thing you will get to sitting down for a traditional Dungeons & Dragons session except on a computer instead of a kitchen table.
Most folks dont get or cant handle the gameplay of tabletop D&D roleplaying, and since the Baldurs Gate games recreate this experience so well they arent as popular as they could be.
You should consider playing the tutorial. I would suggest reading the manual but nobody does that anymore. Unfortunately BG2 is so close to the book rules that you really need to understand them to understand the video game.
This is NOT turn-based Diablo, despite the visual similarities. You need to understand attack rolls, saving throws, the advanatages & limitations of the magic system, teamwork and proper theiving. You dont just run through hacking and slashing everything until you get the treasure.
Each dungeon is a huge adventure. If you play it right it should take you a very long time. Going through one room at a time, checking for traps, preparing for possible monster encounters and interacting with the puzzles: these are all important and well-planned events. The designers actually put a ton of effort into the game. Which is one of the reasons we havent seen anything similar since.
The monster encounters are not Final Fantasy grinds for XP & gold. Each one is like a mini-wargame. You plan what you are going to do and execute it. Periodically you evaluate the situation and modify your plans.
Thats what most people cant handle, the slow pace of the more involved battles. It looks like Diablo so they think it should play like Diablo.
BG1 & 2 arent like most other games. If its your first time you really do have to learn a whole new way of playing. If you grew up with so-called RPG's like Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy (like I did) it will be a bit of a learning curve.
Try the tutorial. It may seem simple but it helps to get you started on the game system. Also, for your first game you should seriously consider taking the difficulty down to minimum.
I usually recommend a Fighter or one of the fighter kits for a first time player. If you havent beaten the game yet you are still a first time player.
Dont worry, you will recruit plenty of mages during the course of the game. But your main character needs survivability.
And dont feel bad about the first dungeon, its actually one of the most complicated in the game but the monsters are relatively easy. Its set up to teach you how to complete quests and practice your dungeon-crawling skills. The biggest one is keeping your "Detect Traps" active as often as possible. When you find Yoshimo this wont be a problem.
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