While there has been some potential spoiler like links to the other games before it hidden on the internet, currently at this stage, it does not have much to do with BG 1 and 2. So far. I suspect they will be doing a very hidden plot line like a few others believe as well. The game is amazing. This could literally be the next big RPG for the next 20 years that everything is measured against. Much like those with nostalgia goggles fondly remember BG 1 and 2. In that regard alone, it is similar. The graphics are next level amazing, the story is amazing, the combat IMO is amazing (but if you dont like turn based tactics maybe not for you) . It very much follows the spirit of 5e, while not an exact replica of it, it does the things it needs to do but lets you have the fun of combat in your hands and control it. It's like you sudden had the best DM ever with amazing graphics added to your combat and exploration. I mean lets be real, every DM adjust the game of 5e mechanics to suit their game, lets not pretend it needs to be an exact replica. In regard to the other BG games, I was not a huge fan. Story was decent and thats all I can say nicely about it. Own this game on steam and have 600+ hours in, its the first chapter of the story that isnt even done. I dont think I even played skyrim + divinity to that degree through the whole game, I normally play games for a single play through and I am done after 80-200ish hours max. Nuff said.
