Question about the different editions

[Towerbooks3192]

If I want the full game+ DLC but not the one with all the other games, which edition should I get? Also is the DLC necessary? I already have Original Sin EE and 2 of the old games on GOG. Also are there any plans of paid DLCs/Expansions?

[zacharyb]

Look at the Steam page, it literally tells you what you get with each edition. The Divine Edition DLC is just the soundtrack, artbook, map, and art pack.

I don't know if they have said anything about any actual DLC or Expansions.

[Towerbooks3192]

Originally posted by zacharyb:

Look at the Steam page, it literally tells you what you get with each edition. The Divine Edition DLC is just the soundtrack, artbook, map, and art pack.

I don't know if they have said anything about any actual DLC or Expansions.

Wait, so let's say I only want this game and whatever DLC relates to it so Divine edition it is then?

[zacharyb]

Originally posted by Towerbooks3192:

Originally posted by zacharyb:

Look at the Steam page, it literally tells you what you get with each edition. The Divine Edition DLC is just the soundtrack, artbook, map, and art pack.

I don't know if they have said anything about any actual DLC or Expansions.

Wait, so let's say I only want this game and whatever DLC relates to it so Divine edition it is then?

Yes, but the only thing the Divine Edition adds over the regular edition, is that it adds out of game content. So you won't get anything extra in-game from the Divine Edition.

[Towerbooks3192]

Originally posted by zacharyb:

Originally posted by Towerbooks3192:

Wait, so let's say I only want this game and whatever DLC relates to it so Divine edition it is then?

Yes, but the only thing the Divine Edition adds over the regular edition, is that it adds out of game content. So you won't get anything extra in-game from the Divine Edition.

Oh good. I guess I can pickup the base game right now then the extras after then. Last question, is playing through the first game really a must? Or I can just get lost in this game then dive in the first one afterwards? I know that some people said the story is so many years apart but my main concern is going back to old mechanics and whatnot

[zacharyb]

Originally posted by Towerbooks3192:

Originally posted by zacharyb:

Yes, but the only thing the Divine Edition adds over the regular edition, is that it adds out of game content. So you won't get anything extra in-game from the Divine Edition.

Oh good. I guess I can pickup the base game right now then the extras after then. Last question, is playing through the first game really a must? Or I can just get lost in this game then dive in the first one afterwards? I know that some people said the story is so many years apart but my main concern is going back to old mechanics and whatnot

It depends on the person really, from DOS to DOS 2, the mechanics change a decent amount, but they aren't entirely different, DOS 2 just expanded on DOS's formula with a few changes here and there. Personally I find the combat in the second to be way more fun than the first. There are people who still prefer the first over the second game though.

[raubrey]

From a combat standpoint, I think you would enjoy this more not to play the first one, first. In a game that can take 120-200 hours for many people it is too easy to develop habits or false expectations, such that the combat should be the same when it is not. It is the same *type* of combat but the execution varies.

I consider myself lucky in that I have played nearly all the Divinity games prior to this so I did have some background. That said, I just recently played Beyond Divinity -- I didn't have many hours in it as didn't care for it the first time -- bugs and difficulty level. It was actually quite fun despite the order and very little of it was related to the current one. Some of the others have a closer relationship but not a necessary one as far as the ability to jump into the story and enjoy it.

That is my take on it anyhoo.

[Zunnoab #931]

I can tell you that they do not use the Steam system that factors in existing products to discount the bundle price proportionately later, sadly. So if you want a one price bundle purchase sadly it appears it's only worth it if you own none of the products.

I had never played the series and figured I'd be tempted by the bundle later if I loved the game.