Early game feels rather hard imo.

[Talia Sendua]

I know the game is Early Access. But honestly, even as someone knowing Divinity 2 Original Sin Combat Systems, I feel like this game has issues with its enemy scaling in the first few level sections. I died now at least 4-5 times, while in Divinity 2 on normal difficulty I died like maybe 0-1 times.

I am not saying this game is badly balanced. But as someone who tries a heavy DnD-inspired game like this for the first time I really wish there would be actually difficulty settings for the game.

[MeldinX2]

Originally posted by Talia Sendua:

I know the game is Early Access. But honestly, even as someone knowing Divinity 2 Original Sin Combat Systems, I feel like this game has issues with its enemy scaling in the first few level sections. I died now at least 4-5 times, while in Divinity 2 on normal difficulty I died like maybe 0-1 times.

I am not saying this game is badly balanced. But as someone who tries a heavy DnD-inspired game like this for the first time I really wish there would be actually difficulty settings for the game.

There will be an easier setting when the game comes out. Aswell as a harder mode. I for one felt like the ''Normal'' settings that are in EA is too easy. But i think Hard mode will be too hard. So i guess i'm stuck with having an easier time. This said things could get harder in Act 2-3

[Sonic Titan]

There will be difficulty settings in the full game.

[buttawise]

The Underdark is pretty wild fo sho. I be dying in there fo sho.

[Recjawjind]

Early levels in dnd were always volatile, thats just how the cookie crumbles in these systems. A first level wizard can easily be downed in one hit by just about anything. But at the same time, you have a lot of options to explode the enemies before they get a chance, and this games actually very kind in that you can just pick up downed companions as an action.

Its just a learning curve you'll have to get trough. After spending a decent bit of time with the game, I can't WAIT for tactician, and am super excited for the increased difficulty.

In the full release you are able to pick story mode, which, among other things, lets you start at +4 proficiency bonus, which is kinda ridiculous.

[yjr123]

I think its really easy, i have save and load like only around 100 times

[Indure]

Die or your character was downed and they got back with healing. Getting downed is super easy, but having a TPK seems quite hard at the current difficulty.

[Lord Adorable]

Yeha, this game is rough for newcomers at first. My girlfriend struggled quite heavily until I explained some mechanics to her. Once it clicks it's pretty much smooth sailing.

But even then, there are a few fights in the EA that can be very challenging.

[Talia Sendua]

Originally posted by yjr123:

I think its really easy, i have save and load like only around 100 times

If it were easy you wouldn't have to save load once. Just saying.

[Tj Max]

There are many ways to cheese combat, if you cannot beat it regularly. I see many videos where people stack up explosives, use late game items early, or pre positioning before the encounter. So I wouldnt worry too much about that.

[Ronin Gamer]

It's not that hard, but I'm a pretty seasoned rpg player and now a better crpg player. I've also taken the time to look over the 5e rules which is largely what this game is based on with some alterations here and there, and that has helped me to understand the game better and do better.
If you are struggling you could try to look up that information or some youtubers that can tell you more.
On top of that, the official release will have difficulty levels. EA is considered on normal difficulty so you can tune it down if you so wish.

[Wyrtt]

Originally posted by Talia Sendua:

Originally posted by yjr123:

I think its really easy, i have save and load like only around 100 times

If it were easy you wouldn't have to save load once. Just saying.

You are not very bright, are you?

[KingOfFriedChicken]

It's a hard judge I play a lot of strategy and turn based games, but it has it's hard moments even still, I'm pretty sure it has 3 confirmed modes though, like dos2 it will have a story mode for those thay want easier playthrus because they are new or don't like a challenge run but want fun instead.

However if you like you can tell us a few interactions that are hard and we can hove you some tactical advice, itsxalways good to think 2 steps ahead in these games, especially with some skills. "If I move here can someone get behind me and shove" "if I fell would I take fatal damage" a Rouge for example has a skill that let's them take less fall damage so it's safer to out 1 near a ledge of a roof then say a wizard.
You can also you certain tactical plays like if you have high atr or "jump spell" you can use those to leap and sneak up and around before engagement, if you have fire arrows maybe a grease spell on a choke point will catch a few before you light it, or consider a spell with utility over big raw damage, experimenting is key to success when you know what does and doesn't work.

[katzenkrimis]

Originally posted by Talia Sendua:

I died now at least 4-5 times, while in Divinity 2 on normal difficulty I died like maybe 0-1 times.

I am not saying this game is badly balanced.

If you think this is difficult and unbalanced, don't ever play Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. That is the most unbalanced role-playing game that I've ever played. Doesn't mean that it's a bad game, but it has serious issues.

And don't judge Baldur's by early access. That doesn't count. Larian games are not easy if you jack up the difficulty settings, but they also offer a noob-friendly experience if you lower them.

Combat is one thing, but their puzzles will also drive you mad.

Don't worry about dying. I'll be playing on the harder settings and I will die a lot, but many times it's not about you dying, it's about not letting other characters die. And I don't just mean the characters in your party, I mean the random characters that you meet along your journey.

My first thirteen hours playing this game two people died that I was supposed to save. So, I restarted the fight, which is cheating, but you have to practice saving others, not just saving yourself.

[jennireneex]

The 5E rules are throwing me off. Grew up 2nd Edition. I kept trying to make my AC lower instead of higher. And all these Concentration spells. I keep casting and cancelling spells all the time. Thinking story mode will be for me. Want to enjoy seeing things without constantly casting the "spell of reload game".

[MeldinX2]

Originally posted by jennireneex:

The 5E rules are throwing me off. Grew up 2nd Edition. I kept trying to make my AC lower instead of higher. And all these Concentration spells. I keep casting and cancelling spells all the time. Thinking story mode will be for me. Want to enjoy seeing things without constantly casting the "spell of reload game".

I think it's also just something you will get used to with time. I hope you can change difficulty settings once in game. Since i feel story mode might get very easy once players get into the game and get used to all the systems.