this game is simply NOT good.

[v3ryPWN4GE]

its just not. its convoluted. it has woke moments. its slow and boring and awkward movement. LAME

[Lord Despicable (Allegedly)]

Origineel geplaatst door Mick Salvage:

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Lord Adorable, these moments actually do happen in the game. In Act 3, the refugee situation and specific dialogue lines where the PC can express sentiments like 'Baldur's Gate takes pride in its diversity' are very much present. These instances clearly bring modern day political themes into the game, which do feel out of place in the established lore of the FR.

Not only do they deny that, but at the same time they claim political themes have been in video games for decades and we're just making a big deal of nothing.

It's odd how they can be both things at once... haha

I remember the famously non-political video game series called..
Metal Gear Solid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJn4kFDDc4s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-FgNF8cfB4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKl6WjfDqYA

Oh.. Well nevermind then.

[Bray of Catbots]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Heart of Storm:

Im amazed at these people who think that nationalism, tribalism, racism, diversity and the like are all "modern" issues that have only sprung up in the last 20 years or so, and not a steady drumbeat through human history.

Heck, one of the reasons Julius Caesar was assassinated was of his decision to allow Gauls to become Senators, which REALLY hacked off the conservative Romans who thought only those born in Rome, and at a push, Latium, should be.

These are not new issues, the only thing thats "modern" is the current iteration of who is "inside" and who is the "outsider".

Honestly, read a (history) book and get off twitter.

Exactly, these issues have been around for centuries, but how they portrayed and integrated into a story can either feel authentic or forced. For me, its all about how well it fits the world your creating.

Exactly, for you.

[Banelord]

Origineel geplaatst door Lord Adorable:

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Fictional doesnt mean free-for-all tho, even fantasy worlds need internal consistency, not just random injections of todays politics.

Politics like..?

Adorable, I’ve already laid out examples in my initial post. Take a look there. And hey, if you’re struggling to keep track, maybe try some natural ginkgo biloba—supposed to be great for concentration! 😄

[Banelord]

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Exactly, these issues have been around for centuries, but how they portrayed and integrated into a story can either feel authentic or forced. For me, its all about how well it fits the world your creating.

Exactly, for you.

Like, what?

[Lord Despicable (Allegedly)]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Lord Adorable:

Politics like..?

Adorable, I’ve already laid out examples in my initial post. Take a look there. And hey, if you’re struggling to keep track, maybe try some natural ginkgo biloba—supposed to be great for concentration! 😄

Quote your post so I can see what you're refering to.

[Banelord]

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Fictional doesnt mean free-for-all tho, even fantasy worlds need internal consistency, not just random injections of todays politics.

Yeah, tomorrow's politics only!

Bray, the focus should be on maintaining a coherent story that stays true to its own lore, without random shifts that feel out of place. Whether the influence is from todays politics or tomorrow, consistency is key.

[Banelord]

Origineel geplaatst door Lord Adorable:

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Adorable, I’ve already laid out examples in my initial post. Take a look there. And hey, if you’re struggling to keep track, maybe try some natural ginkgo biloba—supposed to be great for concentration! 😄

Quote your post so I can see what you're refering to. :taffy:

👋

[Bray of Catbots]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Yeah, tomorrow's politics only!

Bray, the focus should be on maintaining a coherent story that stays true to its own lore, without random shifts that feel out of place. Whether the influence is from todays politics or tomorrow, consistency is key.

It apparently does, but you don't seem to understand that.

[Lord Despicable (Allegedly)]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Lord Adorable:

Quote your post so I can see what you're refering to.

👋

I don't see you quoting your initial post here though?

[Lord Despicable (Allegedly)]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Yeah, tomorrow's politics only!

Bray, the focus should be on maintaining a coherent story that stays true to its own lore, without random shifts that feel out of place. Whether the influence is from todays politics or tomorrow, consistency is key.

As a longtime D&D player, I can confirm that literally nothing in this game is 'random' or 'out of place'.

[Bray of Catbots]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Exactly, for you.

Like, what?

I don't know, it's your preferences, pretty sure it would be awful though, judging by this thread.

[Banelord]

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Bray, the focus should be on maintaining a coherent story that stays true to its own lore, without random shifts that feel out of place. Whether the influence is from todays politics or tomorrow, consistency is key.

It apparent does, but you don't seem to understand that.

Bray, if these elements are truly consistent with the Forgotten Realms lore, Id be interested in seeing examples where such themes were established historically in the setting.

Can you clarify how modern political ideas, like those referenced in Act 3, align with the original intent and lore of the world? Genuine question, tryin to understand the continuity here.

[Drey]

No clue why these obvious troll posts get this much attention.
Probably because all the kids cant hold their feelings if [thing they like] gets called [something they dont like]

OP doesnt even own the game
Account is obviously for trolling

[Bray of Catbots]

Origineel geplaatst door Lord Adorable:

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Bray, the focus should be on maintaining a coherent story that stays true to its own lore, without random shifts that feel out of place. Whether the influence is from todays politics or tomorrow, consistency is key.

As a longtime D&D player, I can confirm that literally nothing in this game is 'random' or 'out of place'.

I don't like that the game has currency, can we remove it, it is very related to modern politics.

[Bray of Catbots]

Origineel geplaatst door Banelord:

Origineel geplaatst door Bray of Cats (Pron in Bio):

It apparent does, but you don't seem to understand that.

Bray, if these elements are truly consistent with the Forgotten Realms lore, Id be interested in seeing examples where such themes were established historically in the setting.

Can you clarify how modern political ideas, like those referenced in Act 3, align with the original intent and lore of the world? Genuine question, tryin to understand the continuity here.

I have no idea what you see as ''modern political ideas'' as really. I see you saw I was trusting Lord Adorable's knowledge and saw me as a weak target. So you are anti that content, not anti that content being forced?