Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Games

xzi · Jun 13, 2020

BG3 was just announced at this livestream for games today to be coming (probably) in August (it depends because covid fucked things up)

and a new Gameplay livestream coming on June 18th

Nola · Jun 13, 2020

New trailer.

Dandai · Jun 13, 2020

Wonder how long they anticipate early access to last? They must be pretty confident in the polish of the early game.

Pyros · Jun 13, 2020

Dandai said:
Wonder how long they anticipate early access to last? They must be pretty confident in the polish of the early game.

Divinity EA lasted a long time iirc, and it was just the same fucking thing for a lot of it too, they're just releasing for feedback on UI/system/crashes and stuff like that. I assume the early game is pretty polished though since that's what they're gonna use for conventions and stuff(well once these start again). It'll still have bugs and shit, point of EA.

Khalan · Jun 13, 2020

I feel like it still looks too much like DIv2, also way too much specular lighting on everything, it looks like the world is drenched in oil, I really wish it was isometric but If the gameplay is good I will live with it.

Nirgon · Jun 14, 2020

ya I got that drenched in oil feel from DOS2, couldnt put my finger on how to describe it before but thats it

This is still top of my list for soon to be released

TJT · Jun 14, 2020

Nola said:
New trailer.

The on screen D20 is a nice touch.

Fight · Jun 15, 2020

The more they show of this game, the more I am starting to believe that it was originally being developed as DOS 3, but they pulled a Hail Mary and unexpectedly got the Baldur's Gate license when they were already a long ways into development.

I finished DOS 2 recently. I really liked it... But, the world of DOS is not the world of Baldur's Gate. Bright and shiny environments are not Baldur's Gate. Asian-inspired pretty-boy characters are not Baldur's Gate. Turn based combat is not Baldur's Gate. Environmental spell interactions are not Baldur's Gate. All of these things are Divinity Original Sin, not Baldur's Gate.

I am hoping for the best, but I think they are going to divide their playerbase and face some backlash.

Neranja · Jun 15, 2020

Fight said:
it was originally being developed as DOS 3

Either that, or they are reusing a lot of bits and pieces from their old games to bring the game faster up to speed. This may include animated models/textures/shaders and lighting, which is why the game looks more like DOS than Baldur's Gate.

Airisch · Jun 15, 2020

This looks like shit. Will not buy it for sure.

TJT · Jun 15, 2020

Fight said:
The more they show of this game, the more I am starting to believe that it was originally being developed as DOS 3, but they pulled a Hail Mary and unexpectedly got the Baldur's Gate license when they were already a long ways into development.

I finished DOS 2 recently. I really liked it... But, the world of DOS is not the world of Baldur's Gate. Bright and shiny environments are not Baldur's Gate. Asian-inspired pretty-boy characters are not Baldur's Gate. Turn based combat is not Baldur's Gate. Environmental spell interactions are not Baldur's Gate. All of these things are Divinity Original Sin, not Baldur's Gate.

I am hoping for the best, but I think they are going to divide their playerbase and face some backlash.

You really need to just think of it as Forgotten Realms: Divinity: Original Sin.

If you want something closer to Baldur's Gate its going to be Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

I think both of these games are going to be absolutely great.

Chris · Jun 15, 2020

Nola said:
New trailer.

Music doesn't sound like Baldur's Gate.

Nola · Jun 17, 2020

Tomorrow at 10am Larian will host an one hour live gameplay stream showcasing Baldur's Gate 3.

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Szeth · Jun 17, 2020

What time zone

Nola · Jun 17, 2020

Pacific time. Also Larian did a 7 minute Q&A with CoHCarnage today asking generic questions about the game. Wish they would of done it with someone from Critical Role or another DnD dedicated streamer. But I can understand why they probably picked CoH.

And here's an unofficial list of the classes that will be available in early acces.

Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access will launch with 6 classes and 5 origin characters

Larian has shared its Early Access plans.

www.pcgamer.com

Fighter - Battle Master, Eldritch Knight
Wizard - Evocation, Abjuration
Rogue - Arcane Trickster, Thief
Ranger - Hunter, Beast Master
Cleric - Life, Light, Trickery
Warlock - Fiend, Great One

Nola · Jun 18, 2020

Hour and a half gameplay footage with the latest pre-alpha build. I cannot wait for this game.

Szeth · Jun 18, 2020

Have they commented at all if there will be co op? I know DoS2 had it, so Im hoping this does too.

Burns · Jun 18, 2020

Nola said:
Hour and a half gameplay footage with the latest pre-alpha build. I cannot wait for this game.

YouTube replay of the livestream from IGN. A large goblin camp & a little bit of the Underdark showcased. I didn't see too much new, gameplay wise, other than no more past tense dialog.

Starts @ 20:27

Randin · Jun 18, 2020

Burns said:
YouTube replay of the livestream from IGN. All new locations showcased. I didn't see too much new, gameplay wise, other than no more past tense dialog.

They also changed initiative to be based on individual characters rather than team-based. The UI also looked new.

a_skeleton_05 · Jun 18, 2020

Have they ever mentioned how much content it will have compared to Dos2?

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