The combat is just...boring

[Baage]

A huge step back from DOS2. There is literally just run or jump some place, attack once and end turn. There is no experimentation like for example make it rain over some enemies, electrify the rain and teleport another one that it didn't hit in it. Or maybe move to a guy, backstab, use adrenaline, backstab again. I really feel the DnD mechanics are holding this game back. I am not saying it should be just like DOS2, but at least make it real time with pause so the combat doesn't have to take so long.

EDIT: I got a little further and i think i begin to grow into it. Not as good as DOS2 but still works well in a different way. I take back what i said.

[Starwight/ttv]

If you wanted Divinity 3, then you should have waited until they made Divinity 3. This is Baldur's Gate 3, based on DnD--which allows one action, bonus action, and possibly a free action per turn.

[The Last Hurrah]

I wouldn't respond to someone named Cumnapkin

[Planeforger]

D&D generally isn't very exciting at low levels.

It gets better in the level 3-5 range, when you get a subclass, feat, and attack upgrades.

[Easy Target]

Its funny when beta characters have more depth than Steam idiots than seemingly are unable to read at the most basic level.

[Amigo]

Originally posted by Flexin' Like Sithis:

I wouldn't respond to someone named Cumnapkin

why? is that below your statue? talking to filthy peasants and all

[jamesc70]

I have to agree with the OP, but am hoping it opens up more.

As a level 3 Rogue I can fire an arrow or use Pin Down... that is it. As a lvl 3 Rogue (Scoundrel) in DoS I could leap+backstab, gain AP, pin down, ricochet shot arrows, throw grenades, put someone to sleep, throw knives, and tons more options depending on points spent when leveled up.

BG3 seems a huge step backwards, but I'll reserve judgement until I see more.

[Shepherd]

Hey there champ, old guy here, just wanted to say that if you're under 40 you probably won't like this game because it's based off this thing called Dungeons and Dragons that was popular around the time that color TV's came into fashion.

[LGalucard]

Originally posted by Boop My Snoot:

If you wanted Divinity 3, then you should have waited until they made Divinity 3. This is Baldur's Gate 3, based on DnD--which allows one action, bonus action, and possibly a free action per turn.

Thanks for the explanation. How does that makes it any better? I can explain how paint dries... doesnt make it any more exciting.

[CmB]

not quite true, i've fighting in the dank crypt, acid\fire combo is worth it, then rain to help wash it

[[PBS] Moth]

Originally posted by Shepherd:

Hey there champ, old guy here, just wanted to say that if you're under 40 you probably won't like this game because it's based off this thing called Dungeons and Dragons that was popular around the time that color TV's came into fashion.

Phew, not alone then.

[Easy Target]

Originally posted by LGalucard:

Originally posted by Boop My Snoot:

If you wanted Divinity 3, then you should have waited until they made Divinity 3. This is Baldur's Gate 3, based on DnD--which allows one action, bonus action, and possibly a free action per turn.

Thanks for the explanation. How does that makes it any better? I can explain how paint dries... doesnt make it any more exciting.

Why do some people prefer x over y in most genre's - it's usually due to more than wanting a 1 line answer, but short version - people like different things - maybe even different to what you like - shocking huh.

[An tAthair Ted]

If you'd like to see RTwP added to the game you may support this petition: https://www.change.org/p/larian-studios-baldur-s-gate-3-deserves-real-time-with-pause-combat

[peacesFGC twitch.tv]

the combat is amazing and i've played a ton of old school pc rpgs.

[Pon]

Originally posted by The_Rock_O:

If you'd like to see RTwP added to the game you may support this petition: https://www.change.org/p/larian-studios-baldur-s-gate-3-deserves-real-time-with-pause-combat

eww, real time with pause

[Trouser_Dune_Worm]

Because the combat in DoS was developed to be fun and tailored for playing an RPG video game. DnD IS just boring in comparison and there is nothing that can be done about that, and it won't change. You either like DnD or you don't.