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Posted July 27, 2023
The anticipation for Baldur’s Gate 3 is through the roof, as in a just a week from now, on August 3rd, the game will leave early access and be available in its full glory on GOG!

And that excitement, with Larian Studios at the helm, is well-founded. We wholeheartedly believe that with their exceptional track record, commitment to player feedback, and unwavering pursuit of innovation, they will deliver an unforgettable RPG experience in Baldur’s Gate 3. Today, we want to delve deeper into those three main reasons why we think so.



Legacy of amazing RPGs

Larian Studios' Divinity: Original Sin series stands as a testament to the studio's ability to craft immersive and captivating RPGs. In these games, everyone who played them were immersed in rich, interactive worlds brimming with lore, intriguing characters, and impactful decisions. Larian's storytelling prowess, supported by compelling dialogue and narrative arcs, drew players into its virtual realms, making them feel like an integral part of the unfolding story.

The series also highlighted Larian Studios' dedication to offering players the freedom to shape their own destinies. The extensive branching paths, choices with significant consequences, and non-linear exploration were all hallmarks of the series. As they venture into the iconic world of Baldur's Gate, Larian Studios is well-positioned to deliver a captivating narrative that reacts organically to players' decisions, ensuring an incredible RPG experience that stays true to the franchise's legacy and sets a new standard for the genre.



Commitment to community’s feedback

Larian Studios' relationship with its player community has been exemplary. Throughout the development of their previous games, the studio actively sought and valued player feedback, consistently engaging with the community. This open dialogue allowed them to address concerns, gather invaluable insights, and fine-tune their games for maximum enjoyment.

The studio's receptiveness to player input and willingness to implement meaningful changes based on feedback is reassuring for those eagerly awaiting Baldur’s Gate 3. The community's voice likely played a pivotal role in shaping the final product, ensuring that it resonates with the expectations and desires of long-time Baldur's Gate fans while welcoming new players to the franchise.



Innovation and technical expertise

Innovation has been at the core of Larian Studios' approach to game development. The Divinity: Original Sin series introduced groundbreaking features that elevated the RPG genre. Cooperative multiplayer allowed players to enjoy the adventure with friends, promoting dynamic and unique playthroughs. Interactive environments encouraged experimentation, as players discovered creative solutions to challenges using the environment itself.

Larian's Divinity Engine 2 showcased the studio's technical prowess, enabling players to craft their own adventures and mods with ease. This commitment to empowering players with creative tools is likely to carry over to Baldur’s Gate 3, and with their new Divinity 4.0 engine we can only imagine how stunning the graphics and how great the gameplay mechanics will be.



Of course those three reasons are amongst many others that assure us we will spend hundreds of hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 and enjoy every single moment of it. Larian Studios' ability to deliver an exceptional RPG experience is overwhelming and their passion for craft makes them the perfect developer to continue the legacy of the legendary series.

The wait is almost over – mark your calendars for August 3rd!
Posted July 31, 2023
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joppo: I find it extremely ironic that, in your sarcastic quip against those who in your view are prejudiced and ignorant about this game, you show yourself to be very prejudiced and ignorant about something they care about.

Just a little hint for you: the fact that the text says an incest (for example) happened doesn't mean it was at all condoned or considered a good thing. You could have known this if you had actually read it and were not just trying to find shallow arguments to dismiss them.
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amok: all those things I mentioned are either done by God herself, or condoned by him. it is also all biblical. i can quote verses for each if you want, but this is really not the right forum for it.

edit: just a fun fact. in the bible, God told the first ever lie (Genesis 3:3), while the serpent told the truth (Gensis 3:4-5)
You are right in exactly ONE statement, and that is when you say this forum is not the place to discuss it.

We could discuss this in PMs but honestly I'm not interested in reading these verses (that I already know) being quoted out of their context, nor actions from millennia ago viewed through the lens of a modern western society. You won't convince me because I know the subject, and I don't think you want to actually learn anything on the subject that would contradict your preexisting beliefs. But feel free to prove me wrong.
Posted July 31, 2023
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GHOSTMD: Can not believe its already 13 years of me buying my games exclusively on GoG... *sheesh*
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Melvinica: Your account is from Nov 2014. So how is 2027? :)
The account date is wrong
Back when the CDPR Forums and GoG Forums got merged my registerdate got botched
2014 is now the date, sadly.

Still have proof of the SUPPORT DM with one of the Devs if you want to see that.
But trust me, ever since 2010 when steam and Ubijuice started their mandatory launcher
shenanigans i did buy my games here
Post edited July 31, 2023 by GHOSTMD
Posted July 31, 2023
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amok: all those things I mentioned are either done by God herself, or condoned by him. it is also all biblical. i can quote verses for each if you want, but this is really not the right forum for it.

edit: just a fun fact. in the bible, God told the first ever lie (Genesis 3:3), while the serpent told the truth (Gensis 3:4-5)
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joppo: You are right in exactly ONE statement, and that is when you say this forum is not the place to discuss it.

We could discuss this in PMs but honestly I'm not interested in reading these verses (that I already know) being quoted out of their context, nor actions from millennia ago viewed through the lens of a modern western society. You won't convince me because I know the subject, and I don't think you want to actually learn anything on the subject that would contradict your preexisting beliefs. But feel free to prove me wrong.
you are right about pre-exisitng belifes :)

and dont worry, i an not going to discuss it with you. This is a gaming forum after all. I was just repsonding to somoneo beliving that the Bible is standard of morality, while complaining about others.

and for the record, i have read the Bible, both the new and old testament (at least 3 different versions, King James is easily one fo the worst), the Quran, the Pāli Canon, the Bhagavata Purana and Yajnavalkya Smriti, as well as the Torah. Not to mention The Book of Mormon (boy, that was hard going). I am not taking things out of context, but rather reading them in the context.

But will leave it there.
Posted July 31, 2023
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joppo: You are right in exactly ONE statement, and that is when you say this forum is not the place to discuss it.

We could discuss this in PMs but honestly I'm not interested in reading these verses (that I already know) being quoted out of their context, nor actions from millennia ago viewed through the lens of a modern western society. You won't convince me because I know the subject, and I don't think you want to actually learn anything on the subject that would contradict your preexisting beliefs. But feel free to prove me wrong.
You know the subject. Right.

The last dude who said he was well versed on “the subject” (even had the degree to prove it) also told me, that he was capable of remote healing, and talked to his dead grandfather in the shape of a pink elephant. You have as much scientific proof for your claims as this dude, so I'm afraid it is your word against his. And I happen to like elephants.

Except, I believe the real "subject" here is Baldur's Gate 3. So, if you wish to instead howl at the moon in honor of whatever deity you currently prefer, I would suggest you take it somewhere else. Pretty please?
Posted July 31, 2023
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dtgreene: On the other hand, Pathfinder *does* have a Witch class (and it's playable in the CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous), and it's even going to be core in Pathfinder 2e Remastered.
Ember is a super cool character in that game. Used her my second run as a fire mage type witch and she kicked ass.
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: Will Lariian fans love this game? Probably. Will D&D fans in general like it? Probably. But there's nothing here for people who are fans of Balldur's Gate more than they are fans of D&D. Or people who don't like Larian's work to begin with.
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EverNightX: That might be true. But let's not pretend they'd be any happier if the game's title was changed. No matter what you call it, no one wants to make another infinity engine game.
A LOT of people would be happier with the name change. The cynical brand association is what most of the hate is directed towards. I never mentioned infinity engine though. No one's asking for another infinity engine game. Real time with pause =/= infinity engine.
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: Real time with pause =/= infinity engine.
It might as well be. I very much associate it with early Bioware.
Posted August 01, 2023
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joppo: You are right in exactly ONE statement, and that is when you say this forum is not the place to discuss it.

We could discuss this in PMs but honestly I'm not interested in reading these verses (that I already know) being quoted out of their context, nor actions from millennia ago viewed through the lens of a modern western society. You won't convince me because I know the subject, and I don't think you want to actually learn anything on the subject that would contradict your preexisting beliefs. But feel free to prove me wrong.
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amok: you are right about pre-exisitng belifes :)

and dont worry, i an not going to discuss it with you. This is a gaming forum after all. I was just repsonding to somoneo beliving that the Bible is standard of morality, while complaining about others.

and for the record, i have read the Bible, both the new and old testament (at least 3 different versions, King James is easily one fo the worst), the Quran, the Pāli Canon, the Bhagavata Purana and Yajnavalkya Smriti, as well as the Torah. Not to mention The Book of Mormon (boy, that was hard going). I am not taking things out of context, but rather reading them in the context.

But will leave it there.
" I am not taking things out of context, but rather reading them in the context. "
Your hilariously bad cherrypicked misreading indicates otherwise.

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Disco Cactuar: Real time with pause =/= infinity engine.
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EverNightX: It might as well be. I very much associate it with early Bioware.
*Obsidian and Owlcat have entered chat*
Post edited August 01, 2023 by Disco Cactuar
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: *Obsidian and Owlcat have entered chat*
Did they start it? Nope. Did they both offer turn based too? Yup. And Owlcat's current game is only turn based.

So if you associate them with realtime with pause OK. But I associate it more with early Bioware.
Post edited August 01, 2023 by EverNightX
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: [...]
" I am not taking things out of context, but rather reading them in the context. "
Your hilariously bad cherrypicked misreading indicates otherwise.
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just out of interest - exactly what did i cherrypick?
Post edited August 01, 2023 by amok
Posted August 01, 2023
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Nervensaegen: The last dude who said he was well versed on “the subject” (even had the degree to prove it) also told me...
So what? Is he somehow related to me? Should I dismiss you based on whatever some random guy said in the past that I disagree with, just because he happened to be from Germany like you?

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Nervensaegen: So, if you wish to instead howl at the moon in honor of whatever deity you currently prefer, I would suggest you take it somewhere else. Pretty please?
Funny guy. Amok and had already settled on "agree to disagree". But I guess you wouldn't feel superior without belittling someone else... so I guess you're happy now. Carry on, I won't respond.
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: A LOT of people would be happier with the name change. The cynical brand association is what most of the hate is directed towards. I never mentioned infinity engine though. No one's asking for another infinity engine game. Real time with pause =/= infinity engine.
A "LOT" of people huh? How many we talkin' here? 'Cause the game is selling crazy good and the hype is insane, so who are all these people and what kind of consumer power do they actually have? Enough to demand a name change? I think not.
Posted August 01, 2023
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Disco Cactuar: *Obsidian and Owlcat have entered chat*
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EverNightX: Did they start it? Nope. Did they both offer turn based too? Yup. And Owlcat's current game is only turn based.

So if you associate them with realtime with pause OK. But I associate it more with early Bioware.
I believe that Darklands, released before Baldur's Gate, has it as well.

In other words, Baldur's Gate didn't start it either.

(With that said, I am still ove the opinion that real time with pause is an abomination and should never have become popular, particularly since it's popularity resulting in proper turn-based WRPGs being scarce for so long.)
Posted August 01, 2023
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dtgreene: I believe that Darklands, released before Baldur's Gate, has it as well.
Maybe, I've never heard of Darklands. But I think of Bioware making it popular and bringing it to people's consciousness.

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dtgreene: (With that said, I am still ove the opinion that real time with pause is an abomination and should never have become popular, particularly since it's popularity resulting in proper turn-based WRPGs being scarce for so long.)
I might not go that far but I do think it is a bit problematic. And if I have to choose 1 I prefer turn based. I assume those that like it are looking to accelerate combat.

There's a JRPG series I liked called Legend of Heroes. And I guess in the newest arc of it (not localized yet) there is realtime combat that can be done in the field to speed up the battles with trash mobs. But it can transition from there into the normal turn based combat the series is known for as needed.

I'm interested to try this as it seems like it could be a nice evolution.
Posted August 01, 2023
Thank you, GOG, for warning that this game will be awesome. I want to pay extra for deluxe edition, will it appear on 3rd august?
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