So did finally manage to buy them, got the whole pack!
I intend to start playing BG2 now. Have already had a look at the essential mods thread and installed some stuff.

Can anyone recommend a website or something that would explain the DnD system to me? I know nothing about it, which is something that always put me off PS:T.

Hmmm...I would say they go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly--Steam for my new games where the publishers don't trust the public, and GOG.com for my beloved classics and new games where the publishers do actually trust the public, and rightfully so, with their IP.

They both complement each other very well, to the point that the other online game offerings are simply noise to me right now.

This is a very good introduction.
I won't touch Steam. When I''m treated like a criminal, why should I even go near them? i'd rather not play any new games at all.

Overall games were better before anyway so it's becoming more and more likely I won't be buying much, or any, new games in the future. Having bought this whole package now, I'll be occupied for hundreds of hours - when I find the time to play some games.

Thanks.

Also, when I start the game, shall I pick SoA or ToB? Haven't played BG I or II before.

SoA.
ToB is an expansion and will start automatically with your current party when SoA storyline ends.

Okay, putting my slight scepticism about the new promo system in general aside and concentrating on this particular promo, I'd be grateful if someone could help me with these questions:

- Is BG worth getting just for "Tales of the Sword Coast"? How long would you say it takes to play through it? Is there a way to directly access the new areas without playing through the whole game again, assuming I don't have any savegames of my first playthrough anymore? I generally don't like replaying games, especially not if they're story-oriented, but I never got a chance to check out the add-on back in the days.

- PS:T might be one of the few exceptions to the rule - I could imagine having fun replaying it. I already own the retail version though, so the only reason for me to buy it again would be the no-disc advantage, so I could play it on my netbook, too. Has anyone tried to run it on a netbook? Does it work flawlessly? So far I only have experience with ToEE; it works on my netbook but combats are significantly slower than usual, especially with lots of enemies around.

- What's the default resolution of BG and PS:T?

Thanks for any advice you can offer!

1. Tales of the sword coast doesn't really add anything to the main story, except alter the final battle IIRC. It adds some new areas that are accessible at the start (again, if memory serves). In my personal opinion it isn't really necessary.

2. I don't know sorry.

3. They are both in 640x480 I think. There are however several mods out there that makes them able to play in higher resolutions.

Hope I could be of some help at least :)

PS:T is pre-rendered backdrops and sprites. There are SOME 3D effects, but... I can see no reason why it wouldn't work on a laptop. Unless you have really, really low specs.

This looks like a great deal for some games I've wanted to replay for a long time! Thinking of getting BG 1 & 2, Icewind Dale, Torment and NWN.

One question- my current computer is a laptop, are all of these going to be a decent experience with a trackpad only? Don't want to have to plug in a mouse to play.

Well, the battles could get a bit hectic and chaotic perhaps making it unnecessary difficult to keep up with a trackpad. You can however pause at any time which could help. And you might be better with a trackpad than I am. :)

In short, yes it should be a decent experience. Just utilize the pause ability :)

I now own all the D&D titles from my wishlist(Which was all but Demon Stone. Owned before I joined GOG) thanks to a friend <3

These are great games. I recommend them to ALL RPG gamers

If my financial situation wasn't so dire, I would maybe purchase ToEE or Demon Stone, but since my backlog is huge, there is no need to buy them.

Oh yes my friend !
I already owned BG1&2, iwd1&2, nwn (with the 2 expansions) in retail form. I bought the whole pack just for the pleasure of it (and for having a handy way for re-installing those games when I feel like playing them).

THANK YOU GOG, THANK YOU !!!

So I've purchased BG1. Of course I hope we will see D&D on christmas promo as well :-)