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Yeah I felt like DOS2 had really improved on the already good formula that was DOS, and BG3 using the DnD system felt like a big step back. It's still a great game, but I feel like it is in spite of the DND systems (not the setting), not because of it. DND doesn't feel suited for the computer, it really fits better on the tabletop.
Really? I thought it fit great.
That said, I've only played a few minutes of DOS2 so I didn't have much to compare it to.
I've also never played DnD but BG3 convinced me to join my friends' weekly Pathfinder session
As someone who’s played their fair share of assorted DnD systems, 5E has a number of issues that really hold it back. For instance, you’re not really supposed to long rest between every fight, but how do you tell players that without a proper DM? It’s a very weak mechanic that’s apparently too iconic to have just axed.
Don’t get me wrong, 5E works better at what it’s supposed to - easily accessible and relatively low math tabletop roleplay. But a computer can do so much more.
I guess I accidentally played by the "spirit" of 5E because I only long rested when I absolutely had to lol
It took way too much of my precious gaming hours
Lots of RPGs allow rest cheesing. Even if you don't let players rest in random locations like BG3 does, the players can always hoof it back to town to rest. Attempts to prevent this kind of cheesing often end up feeling unduly punishing and un-fun. It's not a tabletop vs computer issue.
The many flaws of d&d is why I strongly prefer gurps.
That's fair. I've a bunch of friends who love the DnD system in it.
So did the rest of the planet when they voted it best game of the year
Edit: removed unneeded hostility toward the other commenter
I don't like of the dices but BG3 sucked my way more in than DOS2 so I how they really manage to combine the best of both in their next game. Let's hope the expectations don't get too high.
I think making something on par with BG3 will be incredibly tough. Wouldn't mind seeing them branch out and try something new again. Larian has done a bunch of different stuff before. A modern take on Ego Draconis would be really cool.
Ego Draconis and Divine Divinity are best Divinities. Fite me!
I won't fight you over that, I think they were good too. I'd love a modern third-person ARPG in the Divinity universe. The "build your own ghoul" mechanic was really fun, and obviously turning into a fucking dragon was epic too.