I'm still reserving judgement; while I'd like to love these remakes, they'll have to work very hard to be superior to the hyper-modded versions of each game that I have perma-installed on my comp.
Poll: Baldur's Gates HD with DLC
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They said they are planning on supporting the game after release with DLC not they are already planning specific DLC.ruthaford_jive said:
More or less this:
Even if it is a blatant cash grab, I hope it's a successful one if only to prove to developers and publishers alike that these sorts of rpg are still desired after and are a genuine market. I had hoped Dragon Age: Origins would be that wake-up call but unfortunately it's massive success seems to have completely flown over everyones head.kingthrall said:
I'll have the bacon, please.
I'm all for a new HD version and I'll definitely buy it. I secretly hope this move motivates other companies to do the same with other classic games. That's a good thing! Keep em alive and well, no better yet... give em a face lift, implants, augmentations and send them in for round 2. Yeah...
I just don't think the game needs DLC. It's good the way it is.
I'm all for a new HD version and I'll definitely buy it. I secretly hope this move motivates other companies to do the same with other classic games. That's a good thing! Keep em alive and well, no better yet... give em a face lift, implants, augmentations and send them in for round 2. Yeah...
I just don't think the game needs DLC. It's good the way it is.
I think if they were to go the 'DLC' route, it should be differing rules. I am used to and love 3.5 edition rules for D&D. I cannot figure out the system for AD&D. If this game came in a 3.5e version, I would pick it up in a heartbeat and finish this game.
They should also allow modding for it as well, but EA gets its fingers in this doesn't it?
*Weary sigh...*
They should also allow modding for it as well, but EA gets its fingers in this doesn't it?
*Weary sigh...*
I wasn't arguing the DLC was going to be paid I was saying they aren't already planning out what it's going to be like what Darksiders 2 is doing. They are working on the new content for the game along with the improvements then they are going to make DLC. It just sounded like you thought they were already making the DLC when they are going to be doing so post release. Also I don't have an answer to your question aside from people who want to give them money. I know that sounds absolutely dumb but one of the main forces for this is if these remakes are successful they are going to be pushing for making BG3. If you are weary of it then fine I can't really say any more I was just trying to clear things up from what sounded like a misconception.ruthaford_jive said:
Well to very quickly answer you Beamdog are made of ex-Bioware staff who worked on the original games. Also a bit of trivia. Josh Sawyer, the lead designer for BG3, was trying to make The Black Hound as a module for Neverwinter Nights 2 but because of the amount of time it required he had to cancel it. Pity about that though since it's not connected to the rest of the BG games maybe they could try making a deal with Hasbro one day for the D&D rights to do it.Anthraxus said:Even if these guys do eventually do a BG3, who's to say if they are even capable of doing it any justice ?
BG3 was actually gonna be done by Black Isle and called 'The Black Hound', but unfortunately got cancelled.
No it's going to be released only on Beamdog since that is their digital distribution service. Also EA and Bioware have absolutely nothing to do with this. They don't own a single bit of the BG games save the engine and even then Overhaul (Beamdog's game studio) have done so much work I think they now have their own version of the engine.Anthraxus said:
"The Beamdog version will be available with or without our client. We've heard all the "I love Steam more than kitties" so no client." -- Trent Oster
I think this means that you don't need Beamdog's distrubution, but still not on Steam.
I think this means that you don't need Beamdog's distrubution, but still not on Steam.
Just saw that too but I still think you have to buy it from them. Just not install their client for it if I understood it correctly. Also people have been saying they will pirate it because it's not on Steam or GOG. Ugh. I like Steam but I understand the need for competition and they have had their digital service for a few years too. Considering the work they are putting in and their connection with the original I wish people could cut them some slack for actually having something of their own.Pseudoboss said: