Im confused. Is this site ded?, Or does noone like bg1? Options

[Shatflinger]

ARG! does noone like BG1? Noones posted since 2006?
That makes me sad
I like bg1...

[Salk]

"What is wrong with being God-like?" was the question referred to what I wrote before.

Well, it *is* a kick to what Baronius call realism.

For me, both the classic RPG and the CRPG, hold much more charm when the characters are low-level. The choices are few, more human-like. A low-profile party gives me infinitely more fun and makes me feel that some situations are believable.

It's what I call working for "subtraction". To plan a strategy choosing between fewer elements is more rewarding. The amount of power thrown in SoA (but mostly ToB) is, in my opinion, risible.

Just like Baronius said, a tough place like Durlag's Tower would treasure weapons that, compared to what you get to find in BG2, are toothpicks.

And I do love the "emptiness" of the BG1 areas! I share completely Baronius' idea about them. Baldur's Gate 2 is dense. In more than one sense.

Mind you, I did enjoy BG2 (ToB less than SoA) but for me, there is no comparison with the original.

BG2 was better for certain aspects mostly because of the better use of the engine.