I don't know anything about Baldur's gate 1-2. Should I buy?

[Δ Warner bros.]

Very recently I finished both of the divinities and loved to death the games. Especially the turn based combat. I got the impression from the media though that this is very DnD game, and I'm not sure what that means.

[CrackeR]

Absolutely! This game is so much fun and has so much hidden and choice driven results!
Perception is key...to discover hidden items/ areas!

[Mösjöö Jompe]

Thoroughly enjoyed the Original Sin games and jumped into BG3 with no prior knowledge, can't wait to start a third run after the last content patch hits

[Gloomseeker]

BG3 is probably more enjoyable for a Divinity Original Sin fan than for a fan of the old BG games.

[yaerav]

Yes, but only when it is on sale (which it appears to be at the moment, so yay). Do keep in mind that the graphics of those games will probably feel rather retro, but the stories are still excellent, and Durlag's Tower remains the most engaging dungeon crawl I know of. Also, revisiting BG3 after having played 1 and 2 should be a fun experience too, there are just so many tidbits that reference the earlier games, I imagine some things might even make quite a bit more sense if you know that part of the story (a lot of stuff around Minsc and Jaheira, anyway, and of course the conclusion of the whole ritual serial killer stuff. And after having done Mendas' quest in Ulgoth's Beard, the stuff you come across when the Emperor shows you their old place will be extra amusing. Or well, it was for me anyway)

[Slav Mcgopnik]

There are bits and bobs that reference the old games, but nothing you need to understand the story (although some moments and characters will have more weight or be funnier).

If anything, knowing what happened in the module Descent into Avernus is more important for background info.

[hermit0wl]

If you enjoy turn-based games, then yes, you should try BG3. The system is different from the Divinity games, and will take some time to learn if you're unfamiliar with D&D, but it's not difficult.
It's not necessary to have played BG1 and 2. There are references to them, but BG3 is a self-contained story, and the gameplay is very different.

[Δ Warner bros.]

Thanks people. These are very helpful answers!

[Sogrom]

So I think you would like BG3 alot, .. I was a big fan of the Divinity series first, and BG3 has turned out to be one of the best games i have ever played.. I even ended up buying the extra Digital Deluxe Edition dlc ...

The extra DLC doesn't change any of the story at all but it does add some starter items all from Divinity in to BG3... along with the songs from Divinity.. its a nice little nod back to Divinity..

All of the items are replaced before the end of act one.. but its cool having them in the game in my opinion.

[alanc9]

The events of BG1-2 are over 120 years in the past when BG3 starts. That's a long time-- for humans, anyway. Even though most PCs are from Baldur's Gate, they wouldn't necessarily remember much about those events.

They might, though. One of the companions fangirls pretty hard over the OG heroes, for instance.

The point is, the game plays fine with or without that knowledge.

[Quillithe]

Originally posted by alanc9:

The events of BG1-2 are over 120 years in the past when BG3 starts. That's a long time-- for humans, anyway. Even though most PCs are from Baldur's Gate, they wouldn't necessarily remember much about those events.

They might, though. One of the companions fangirls pretty hard over the OG heroes, for instance.

The point is, the game plays fine with or without that knowledge.

To clarify, most PCs are from Baldur's Gate the city, not the game.

[DargonBlak]

Originally posted by Δ Warner bros.:

Very recently I finished both of the divinities and loved to death the games. Especially the turn based combat. I got the impression from the media though that this is very DnD game, and I'm not sure what that means.

Not knowing anything about BG1 or BG2 will not hurt you while playing BG3 - the Lore is pretty obscure and ur not playing the same people, just playing in the same World (and fighting a different fight)

Since you've played and enjoyed Divinity OS2, then this game will feel natural to you. BG3 has a very similar look, feel, and branching plotline to D:OS2 (and uses the same engine)

BG3 Companion NPCs also have deep and exotic backgrounds, similar to the sense of the Companions in D:OS2.

And as you note, the BG3 Companions fit from the World of Faerun, built years ago as part of the old Table Top (pen & pencil) rpg ADnD Forgotten Realms expansion

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Forgotten_Realms

But it's just slightly different rules, and the game plays very much like D:OS2

[alanc9]

Originally posted by DargonBlak:

Not knowing anything about BG1 or BG2 will not hurt you while playing BG3 - the Lore is pretty obscure and ur not playing the same people, just playing in the same World (and fighting a different fight)

Except when it's the same fight....

Gortash is basically rerunning Sarevok's original plan, isn't he? He's doing a little better with it, though

[Δ Warner bros.]

Originally posted by DargonBlak:

Originally posted by Δ Warner bros.:

Very recently I finished both of the divinities and loved to death the games. Especially the turn based combat. I got the impression from the media though that this is very DnD game, and I'm not sure what that means.

Not knowing anything about BG1 or BG2 will not hurt you while playing BG3 - the Lore is pretty obscure and ur not playing the same people, just playing in the same World (and fighting a different fight)

Since you've played and enjoyed Divinity OS2, then this game will feel natural to you. BG3 has a very similar look, feel, and branching plotline to D:OS2 (and uses the same engine)

BG3 Companion NPCs also have deep and exotic backgrounds, similar to the sense of the Companions in D:OS2.

And as you note, the BG3 Companions fit from the World of Faerun, built years ago as part of the old Table Top (pen & pencil) rpg ADnD Forgotten Realms expansion

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Forgotten_Realms

But it's just slightly different rules, and the game plays very much like D:OS2

After couple of hours of play through I already got that impression. They basically added an animation of a die haha.

[Sentient_Toaster]

It's a "very DnD" game in that they they're using some of the D&D 5E ruleset (significantly tweaked) and the setting and lore.

It's not *super* faithful to the rules ( see https://bg3.wiki/wiki/D%26D_5e_rule_changes for instance ) but it's... broadly similar. "Solasta: Crown of the Magister" takes a much more purist approach to the rules, although they had to homebrew more feats, subclasses etc. as they didn't have permission to use anything outside the D&D System Reference Document. And between those two... that's basically it for CRPGs based on the D&D 5E ruleset, as far as I'm aware.

[JayPAC]

This game only has callbacks and easter eggs for people who played BG 1 and 2. You don't need any prior knowledge to enjoy this one.