For people totally clueless about dnd stuff ?

[lyhonlam]

Growing up in a country with zero dnd and board games presence i have no idea any of the rules and dice number means but i love Divinity 2 (~200 hours) so i wanna ask if its possible to play and enjoy this game like a normal RPG or i have to learn all of those dnd rules and stuff ?

[ExcaliburV]

Like any RPG with an unfamiliar system, you'll probably need to pick up on the rules. D&D-based or not it's the same premise.

Still, 5e is well-known for being designed around simplicity. It's not too difficult to pick it up and at least understand the fundamentals after a bit.

[VoiD]

Yes, it's quite easy to understand, and the newer versions of D&D used in BG3 are far more intuitive than the older (3.5 and below) ones.

They also translate much better to games where every class will be too busy using different abilities and moves in battle instead of just spamming attacks and watching a log saying whether or not they have missed, or killed the target in a single hit.

[Cutlass Jack]

You'll be fine. It plays just like any normal RPG where the computer handles all the rules stuff.

[A Disembodied Intelligence]

Is it possible to play with no prior knowledge whatsoever?
Absolutely yes!

You don't even need to have played the two previous Baldur's Gate games either.

It's just well made so that if you DO have D'n'D knowledge or previous Baldur's Gate Game knowledge, you'll probably get more out of it, but there's still plenty to fall in love with for us non d'n'd people too!

[Hobocop]

Absolutely. The nice thing about computerized D&D games is that they often handle all the fiddly math and such for you, so you can focus on the interactions rather than underlying math.

And tbh, BG3 is less fiddly than D:OS2 with its classless format, so if you were into that, BG3 should be no problem.

[Indure]

You should probably learn the basics, like what AC is, how to interpret "3d4", what advantage/disadvantage is, spell slots, etc.

[Runic Tunic]

You don't need to but, imo it's highly recommended to learn at least a little how DnD 5e works. You don't need to be an expert, but getting a general idea how the terms, how classes and mechanics (actions, bonus actions, cantrips, spell slots, etc.) work is a good idea.

[Minnzy]

BG3 is based on 5e which was extremely simplified compared to previous editions. You'll still have a bit of a learning curve as D:OS2 and BG3 are quite different system wise if you want the most out of it but "Bigger numbers are better" is almost universal.

The main difference between D&D games and other RPG's is you'll be able to physically see the numbers and buffs to a check instead of just seeing "70% chance" on something. Though that does show in combat for player ease.

[KingOfFriedChicken]

You'll learn some of it as you play, but like most video games it does that stuff for you even if you don't fully understand what's going on, if you press a button it does the Rolls and it will have a story mode on launch so you can play as a beginner with less difficulty. You can always ask here for clarification on some of the more confusing things thay happen as sometimes dnd rules while "clearly stated" can still confuse, because what they think is clear words isn't always lol

[MeatGolem]

What country do you live in that doesn't have access to D&D info but has access to video games and internet connections? That sounds like an interesting story I'd like to hear.

[A Disembodied Intelligence]

Originally posted by Runic Tunic:

It's highly recommended to learn at least a little how DnD 5e works. You don't need to be an expert, but getting a general idea how the terms, how classes and mechanics (actions, bonus actions, cantrips, spell slots, etc.) work is a good idea.

I've no doubt all of that will be covered with good tutorials for the release version. There's no way they don't explain all of that in-game for people (as there's a fair bit to learn about cantrips and advantage and stuff).

[Runic Tunic]

Originally posted by The Sarah:

Originally posted by Runic Tunic:

It's highly recommended to learn at least a little how DnD 5e works. You don't need to be an expert, but getting a general idea how the terms, how classes and mechanics (actions, bonus actions, cantrips, spell slots, etc.) work is a good idea.

I've no doubt all of that will be covered with good tutorials for the release version. There's no way they don't explain all of that in-game for people (as there's a fair bit to learn about cantrips and advantage and stuff).

That is true. The tutorial might be enough.

[Slapstick]

Learning the basics would be a very good idea. The game is built around a 20 sided dice determining success or failure. That's it I think!

[lyhonlam]

Thanks everyone ! i'll try it for 2 hours and if its fun i'll take a look at some basic 5e rules.

Originally posted by mindflayerslayer:

What country do you live in that doesn't have access to D&D info but has access to video games and internet connections? That sounds like an interesting story I'd like to hear.

Vietnam, we have video games and internet since the 90, 200x (for middleclass mostly) but boardgames were totally unheard of (it might different now).

[ANDS!]

If you played DOS2 OP, I can not imagine you will have difficulty understanding the mechanics in this game, especially as they have PARADOX style nested tooltips. Played a bit after not having played for two years and the onboarding and knowledge feedback is very well done (as well done as other LARIAN products).