BG3 Is Just A Movie, Not A Game

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

I applaud Larian for their in-depth writing, voice acting, and storytelling capability.

Even though I don't care for the main storyline all that much (I find it hackneyed and forced and linear). There's plenty of content to love beside the plot of the story.

But Larian gets a 1/10 when it comes to gameplay systems.

They are utterly incompetent.

I could design better combat systems in my sleep, suffering from a hangover.

BG3 amounts to little more than an animated choose-your-own-adventure book.

It's all paint-by-numbers. Pick option 1, 2 or 3. Watch the cut scene.

99% of this game's problems boils down to Larian's refusal to limit player power and actually try to play by 5e's rules.

[Wokelander]

Originally posted by Pan Darius Loveless:

I could design better combat systems in my sleep, suffering from a hangover.

Looking forward to your upcoming tactical game release!

[Recjawjind]

Please stop creating multiple threads in quick succession driven by cope.

[Metallicus]

I don’t think the game has problems, but if you are deciding to be unhappy with the game I can’t stop you. I am having a fun time.

[Kafik]

I've never seen anyone constantly ♥♥♥♥♥ and complain about a game yet spend as much time on that game's forums as this guy, ever.

[Recjawjind]

Originally posted by Mal:

I've never seen anyone constantly ♥♥♥♥♥ and complain about a game yet spend as much time on that game's forums as this guy, ever.

It's mostly larian deviating from the sacred texts (the PHB) when creating this game.

[Wokelander]

Originally posted by Recjawjind:

Originally posted by Mal:

I've never seen anyone constantly ♥♥♥♥♥ and complain about a game yet spend as much time on that game's forums as this guy, ever.

It's mostly larian deviating from the sacred texts (the PHB) when creating this game.

Even then, initiative is a strange ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hill to die on 😆

[Kafik]

Originally posted by Recjawjind:

Originally posted by Mal:

I've never seen anyone constantly ♥♥♥♥♥ and complain about a game yet spend as much time on that game's forums as this guy, ever.

It's mostly larian deviating from the sacred texts (the PHB) when creating this game.

Some things just don't work in a video game. If I don't like a game I don't play it, I don't complain incessantly. For months and months.

[MundM]

Do you have any idea how complex it is to code a combat system that involves so many stats, dice rolls, environment, resistanses etc.?
It has everything any turn based game has + the D&D rules, so I don't get your point. You don't seem to like turn based games, and that's your whole argument.

[Remnant Melody]

That's like... your opinion man.

I'm sure other games do it better for you, go play 'em. Give them some love. Enjoy things in your life. Less hatey watey spaghetti.

[Kapitein Gnapmans]

Originally posted by MundM:

Do you have any idea how complex it is to code a combat system that involves so many stats, dice rolls, environment, resistanses etc.?
It has everything any turn based game has + the D&D rules, so I don't get your point. You don't seem to like turn based games, and that's your whole argument.

You think they made it from scratch? There are lots of games just like this with well thought-out combat systems. This isn't an argument at all.

[JamesF0790]

Nah, I'm enjoying playing the game and greatly enjoy the mechanics.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Originally posted by MundM:

Do you have any idea how complex it is to code a combat system that involves so many stats, dice rolls, environment, resistanses etc.?
It has everything any turn based game has + the D&D rules, so I don't get your point. You don't seem to like turn based games, and that's your whole argument.

Right, it's not like any of this has been done for decades or anything...

[Izlude]

You would have a better argument if you said its similar to those old dnd dvds that were interactive movies. Not sure the name but I had a demo for one I got from some magazine and it was kinda cool.

[zacharyb]

Na 5e is just meh when it comes to combat. DOS 2's way better imo.

[jjstraka34]

Originally posted by Pan Darius Loveless:

I applaud Larian for their in-depth writing, voice acting, and storytelling capability.

Even though I don't care for the main storyline all that much (I find it hackneyed and forced and linear). There's plenty of content to love beside the plot of the story.

But Larian gets a 1/10 when it comes to gameplay systems.

They are utterly incompetent.

I could design better combat systems in my sleep, suffering from a hangover.

BG3 amounts to little more than an animated choose-your-own-adventure book.

It's all paint-by-numbers. Pick option 1, 2 or 3. Watch the cut scene.

99% of this game's problems boils down to Larian's refusal to limit player power and actually try to play by 5e's rules.

I would bet every penny in my bank account that you couldn't develop any combat system at all, hungover or otherwise.