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Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. (Website)

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Eight of the 14 reviews in for Baldur’s Gate 3 are 10/10s. Nothing is below a 9.

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[–] MichaelScarn 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s wild that I’ve experienced two of what seem to be the best games ever in a span of a few months. I don’t have any D&D experience, but I’m really using BG3 to learn more about it and I’m really enjoying it. I’ve been a fan of the Zelda franchise since the original launched, and TotK is just incredible. Both of these games are amazing, even if they have different goals.

[–] AngryCommieKender 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I haven't played this Baldur's Gate game yet, I will. Someone else will have to tell you if it's using 5th or 6th edition rules. Bear in mind that BG has always been a really good [battle section] simulator for D&D. The storylines are always interesting, but there's really no role-play, at least not like when playing with paper and dice. It should be a good primer for you though.

[–] samus12345 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

5th edition. Been in development too long to use 6th!

[–] AngryCommieKender 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh well that's good! The even numbered editions always seem to be the least popular rule sets

[–] chemical_cutthroat 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] melonpunk 1 points 1 year ago

I'm waiting for the THAC0 mod to come out for this before it becomes a real D&D experience.

[–] AngryCommieKender 1 points 1 year ago

For math geeks, yeah. Second edition wasn't as popular as 1st and 3rd edition. Same for 4th with 3rd and 5th.

[–] nomnomdeplume 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There is not a 6th edition of d&d yet

[–] AngryCommieKender 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

D&D One isn't out yet? That's what us old D&D nerds are referring to as 6th edition.

[–] nomnomdeplume 2 points 1 year ago

It's not out yet and is generally considered to be more of a 5.5th ed since it's been advertised as backwards compatible with 5th ed. Also I've been playing since 2nd ed AD&D so I'm certainly an old D&D nerd.