Why is this game so popular? I played Wrath of the Righteous which seems much more complicated and interesting. Lvl cap at 20 so more content and customization, at least twice as many classes plus a bunch of mythic classes, plus Pathfinder has more choices per level anyway. You can switch between real-time and turn-based at will. There are difficulty settings so it can be as hard or easy as you like. Does Baldur's Gate not have difficulty settings - how can it be a 'hard' game?
Pathfinder has its flaws - 3/4 female romanceables have eaten human flesh. The ending slides were pretty bad. I suppose the graphics aren't too great, there aren't really close-up cinematics. Sex is all cut too black. But why would I play Baldur's Gate when I can play WOTR instead?
The limited scope makes the gameplay less tedious and allows them to put in more random fun.
For instance the implemented the talk with animals spell with full voice acting. So you can chat with a cow and then catch up with her when she’s been moved to a new area. They also put in this bit with a cat the seems to have no plot relevance.
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Why is this game so popular? I played Wrath of the Righteous which seems much more complicated and interesting. Lvl cap at 20 so more content and customization, at least twice as many classes plus a bunch of mythic classes, plus Pathfinder has more choices per level anyway. You can switch between real-time and turn-based at will. There are difficulty settings so it can be as hard or easy as you like. Does Baldur's Gate not have difficulty settings - how can it be a 'hard' game?
Pathfinder has its flaws - 3/4 female romanceables have eaten human flesh. The ending slides were pretty bad. I suppose the graphics aren't too great, there aren't really close-up cinematics. Sex is all cut too black. But why would I play Baldur's Gate when I can play WOTR instead?
The limited scope makes the gameplay less tedious and allows them to put in more random fun.
For instance the implemented the talk with animals spell with full voice acting. So you can chat with a cow and then catch up with her when she’s been moved to a new area. They also put in this bit with a cat the seems to have no plot relevance.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XXpDsROtiT8
Gameplay wise the choices hit the right balance between mindless levelling and having to read every skill description and overthink things.
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