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[–] [email protected] 103 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Divinity: Original Sin 2, Larian's previous game is #13 and they did that one when the studio was a fraction of the size it is now and on a miniscule budget when compared to BG3. It's just a wonderful studio, full of talent and enthusiasm that starts from the top.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah and dos2 they really figured out the formula. Bg3 feels basically like dos2 but with a lot more story and cinematics, but not to say dos2 didn't already have a ton too. It's a good thing though, both games are amazing.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Bg3 feels basically like dos2

That was all I ever needed to hear. 😄

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really like that dice roll mechanic they added in BG3, it's highly satisfying. But yeah, mechanically D:OS2 and BG3 are pretty much the same. I hope BG3 makes people give D:OS2 a try.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly that's my biggest complaint tbh. I just don't like DnD combat. Miss rates are way to high and feel awful. It's way too RNG and I have to save scum like crazy.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I'm happy to keep the systems different like this. That way D:OS and BG continue to be different play experiences, because I do want a D:OS3

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I absolutely adore their feedback/early access system.

All games should have an early access like that. Not a shitty way to release a crap full of bugs to steam out, but a very analytic/data and feedback base way to improve the game. Basically giving the players a very large demo that can be easily changed in order to improve it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I bought divinity 2 when it came out. Haven't played it yet! Still in the back log.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are so many hilariously broken builds. You can play it serious or you can go the full comedy route.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

barrelmancy > all other builds