Should I go back and play BG1 or BG2 first?

[Archon]

Never played anything Baldur's Gate before.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Archon:

Should I go back and play BG1 or BG2 first?
Never played anything Baldur's Gate before.

No.

[Mr D Grim]

Originally posted by アンジェル:

Originally posted by Archon:

Should I go back and play BG1 or BG2 first?
Never played anything Baldur's Gate before.

No.

Yes.

Originally posted by Archon:

Never played anything Baldur's Gate before.

I mean they are amazing games. and there are recurring places/characters, but it's definitely not needed.

[Jerbambino]

No, not at all, Baldurs Gate 1 and 2, and TOS has way different game mechanics than this one, so I would suggest enjoy this new one for now and keep the older Baldurs Gate on the Hold, so that you have something to look forward to after this one..

[Village Idiot]

I highly recommend playing BG 1&2 mainly because those two are among the greatest games of all time. Amazing stories / characters.

That said, the gameplay is going to be different than BG3 because BG 1&2 are based off 2nd Edition D&D ruleset and not 5th Edition D&D like BG3.

BG 1&2 is real time with pause, while BG3 is turn based.

BG1&2's max party size is 6x, while BG3 is 4x

[tank fan]

they are really old and bad. boomer trash games

[MachineGod]

You can but just a warning, in baldurs gate 1 and 2 you CANNOT choose your genitals.

[Patpat]

No no, they were great at the time though. You can safely play this one without.

[Patpat]

Originally posted by Synysterpillow:

You can but just a warning, in baldurs gate 1 and 2 you CANNOT choose your genitals.

Yeah that topic gets crazy :D

[FashionSuckMan]

I played one of them and personally didn't find it an enjoyable experience at all. The stories aren't connected either, so you can do as you please really.

[Jesus_Guy]

Yes, because they are great games with an epic story...... thats completely unrelated to this game.

[=DeadShot=]

No. Play if you like the story, but prepare for bad graphics, especially Baldurs Gate 1. And Baldurs Gate 2 try to get the updated graphics edition.

[TapeWyrm]

Originally posted by Synysterpillow:

You can but just a warning, in baldurs gate 1 and 2 you CANNOT choose your genitals.

This. Someone needs to make a mod for BG1/2 to do this STAT!

[[STD]Random Lead]

No need. Dont know how in depth it is but igns youtube channel has a baldurs gate 1 and 2 recap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDrd6WxeCko

[>prope11er< [UA]]

In addition to other recommendations, I'd suggest to watch "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor among the Thieves". While it's an amazing movie by itself, it might help a bit to better understand the world "Baldur's Gate 3" is in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiMinixSXII

[Tomas Mac Mordain]

Yes, when you're done with the enhanced editions and their DLCs, BG3 will have had some patches, idiots will be gone from the forums - and you'll be in a much better place to understand all the talk about bhaal spawns...

Downside is, the rules and engines of BG3 are different and you'll have to re-learn some things to be really proficient...