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

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Is there a CRPG that is worshipped for the best UI in the genre? It seems like a UX nightmare to create a game that is so multifaceted.

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Solasta is probably the closest for a 5e based system.

Solid UI for all of 5e’s base actions with popup menus for items and spells. It also has significantly better navigation for vertical movement/aim.

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Love Solasta. The small company did a great job. I just filled out their form asking what their next project should be like.

I asked for more 5e D&D but with a gothic horror or Ravenloth setting.

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I wish more RPGs were set in era reminiscent of late 19th century. Not many fantasy settings use it. One excellent book series that does use it is the Bartimaeus trilogy.

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4 points

I dunno about worshipped but to me pathfinder wotr has so many good quality of life improvements and better ui overall. Pathfinder also feels more like a proper successor to baldur’s gate mechanically and the old infinity engine. I am still enjoying bg3 though.

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I know I’m late to this thread, but I’m curious about the Pathfinder games. When you say they’re closer to the original BG’s, is it mainly mechanically or in writing? I’m loving BG3, but I miss the tone and writing style of BG2, especially the characters.

I also heard the Pathfinder games are prohibitively difficult. That’s actually the main reason I’ve steered clear of them thus far. What’s your experience been like?

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It has been a while since i have played bjt it is closer in mechanics to start. It uses a real time time with pause system and parties of 6, so a lot of thr combat dynamics and tactics are similar as are the controls. As for the difficulty, it can be difficult but there are 6 difficulty settings so dont feel obligated to play in a hardcore difficulty. The character building can get pretty complex but that is a perk for me, and it does a very good job giving you all the information, altho it can be overwhelming at times, it is actually there so you can plan accordingly ( one of my big issues with bg3 is the lack of info in tooltips etc). Also, there is an ingame respec option so you arent locked in.

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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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