[Davonu]

There's been some recent talk of video games played by Villagers. That's wonderful, and the games mentioned are all good. But I have a thought...

Why not start brand new with a brand new game?!? Baldur's Gate 3 is set for its initial launch in late August/early September. It would be really great if a group of Villagers got together and formed a guild (or whatever they will be called in BG3) to play the game together from the very beginning.

Baldur's Gate games have always been absolutely top tier, and all the information so far points to BG3 being right up there also. It will be available at launch on the PlayStation 5 and the PC. Likely other platforms in the future. My first pick would be the PS5, but I would gladly play the PC version if some folks would favor that.

What do you think?

[Freehiker]

Hmmm….I’ll check it out! I’m a PC guy. Currently playing DayZ and Rust.

I never really step that far away from some of the Blizzard titles like Diablo, StarCraft….etc.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I stick with MUDs. Graphics games stopped "doing it for me" when I realized that my imagination could paint the pictures better than any pixelated NPC could. The only graphics game I've enjoyed since I stopped playing King's Quest was Myst. I've been MUDding ever since.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I stick with MUDs. Graphics games stopped "doing it for me" when I realized that my imagination could paint the pictures better than any pixelated NPC could. The only graphics game I've enjoyed since I stopped playing King's Quest was Myst. I've been MUDding ever since.

Not sure how long ago you stopped graphics games, but many now are simply spectacular...and I will not play any game without top notch graphics. Even the older Baldur's Gate games had great graphics. The new one about to be released I have no doubt will be super.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by Freehiker

Hmmm….I’ll check it out! I’m a PC guy. Currently playing DayZ and Rust.

I never really step that far away from some of the Blizzard titles like Diablo, StarCraft….etc.

Great! I'm playing Diablo IV right now and enjoying it very much. I'd be open to join some Villagers for that game too. But let's not let it get in the way of Baldur's Gate 3. Heheh. A new group with a brand new, top-tier game would be super.

In case you want to read more, here's a link to a recent PC Gamer article. Check it out, especially the part that says "...there's plenty to love in Baldur's Gate 3—enough to earn it one of the highest review scores that PC Gamer has ever given."

Baldur's Gate 3: Everything we know | PC Gamer

[Freehiker]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Great! I'm playing Diablo IV right now and enjoying it very much. I'd be open to join some Villagers for that game too. But let's not let it get in the way of Baldur's Gate 3. Heheh. A new group with a brand new, top-tier game would be super.

In case you want to read more, here's a link to a recent PC Gamer article. Check it out, especially the part that says "...there's plenty to love in Baldur's Gate 3—enough to earn it one of the highest review scores that PC Gamer has ever given."

Baldur's Gate 3: Everything we know | PC Gamer

Wow, that actually looks great! I’m buying right now.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Not sure how long ago you stopped graphics games, but many now are simply spectacular...and I will not play any game without top notch graphics. Even the older Baldur's Gate games had great graphics. The new one about to be released I have no doubt will be super.

I'm spoiled by text. I've seen some clips of graphics games. They've very lovely - some of them are amazing, even some of the bloody violent scenes. But the graphics prevent you from using your imagination. That just isn't stimulating to me on the same level that text provides.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'm spoiled by text. I've seen some clips of graphics games. They've very lovely - some of them are amazing, even some of the bloody violent scenes. But the graphics prevent you from using your imagination. That just isn't stimulating to me on the same level that text provides.

I can respect that. I used to play and enjoy a lot of text adventure games.

But regarding “graphics prevent you from using your imagination”…not at all imho. For me, they add to the immersion into the game world.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Great! I'm playing Diablo IV right now and enjoying it very much. I'd be open to join some Villagers for that game too. But let's not let it get in the way of Baldur's Gate 3. Heheh. A new group with a brand new, top-tier game would be super.

In case you want to read more, here's a link to a recent PC Gamer article. Check it out, especially the part that says "...there's plenty to love in Baldur's Gate 3—enough to earn it one of the highest review scores that PC Gamer has ever given."

Baldur's Gate 3: Everything we know | PC Gamer

I'm also playing Diablo IV. My original Diablo guy from the original game in 97 was a sorc, so I'm a sorc in D4. Turns out it's a fairly weak character, but I'm having fun with it. I work a lot, so I don't get a whole lot of time to play. At 71 now in Torment with my own Hydra build. I can launch two 4 headed Hydras and with the passive that fires every 200 mana, get a third 5 headed hydra as well. In torment, at my level, I get smoked fairly quickly, so this fire and run around like a chicken works a bit. heh.

I was thinking about the latest BG. I really enjoyed the original.

I've also been playing Elder Scrolls online since beta. Still playing although I divert into other games on occasion, like my current D4 Jaunt.

I'm Malbor#1599, feel free to friend me on D4. I generally can only play early and late though, but it won't always be that way.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by Malsua

…I've also been playing Elder Scrolls online since beta. Still playing although I divert into other games on occasion, like my current D4 Jaunt.

I'm Malbor#1599, feel free to friend me on D4...

Oooohhh. ESO might be my favorite game ever. I’ve played it for many years and still do on occasion.

I’ll see if I can friend you on D4.

[Warcats]

Originally Posted by Davonu

There's been some recent talk of video games played by Villagers. That's wonderful, and the games mentioned are all good. But I have a thought...

Why not start brand new with a brand new game?!? Baldur's Gate 3 is set for its initial launch in late August/early September. It would be really great if a group of Villagers got together and formed a guild (or whatever they will be called in BG3) to play the game together from the very beginning.

Baldur's Gate games have always been absolutely top tier, and all the information so far points to BG3 being right up there also. It will be available at launch on the PlayStation 5 and the PC. Likely other platforms in the future. My first pick would be the PS5, but I would gladly play the PC version if some folks would favor that.

What do you think?

I love the total war games and would love to get together with other grand strategy games.Your proposal is intriguing for sure. Also any board game fans for Axis and Allies type games. If not let’s form a group of pizza loving armchair generals. Any interest?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Davonu

I can respect that. I used to play and enjoy a lot of text adventure games.

But regarding “graphics prevent you from using your imagination”…not at all imho. For me, they add to the immersion into the game world.

Hm - you're probably thinking of games like Zork or Infidel or other Infocom games or similar.

What I play is not quite that. MUD is multi-user, interactive, "live action" text-based, typically using some variation of C++ or C# or similar with or without javascript and/or Python.

The specific game I play is based loosely on the D&D Dark Sun campaign and the Frank Herbert Dune series of novels, with a bit of Black Company tossed in. It's permanent death - no resurrection. It's not high fantasy, but it's also not low fantasy either because it has a robust magick system. It's roleplay intensive and runs 24/7 with players from all over the world on a single server. It's been running since 1991 and has gone through a myriad of structural and cultural changes over the years. I've been playing it since 2002.

[nmpettus]

I like playing first person shooters. Using Xbox playing Destiny 1 and 2. Play with my kids, grandkids, and nephew in other states. Always up for new encounters.

[Davonu]

Related factor…

At launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 will be available on PC and Playstation 5. I assume most of you expressing an interest are leaning toward the PC version.

Is the any interest at all in the PlayStation 5 version?

[Freehiker]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Related factor…

At launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 will be available on PC and Playstation 5. I assume most of you expressing an interest are leaning toward the PC version.

Is the any interest at all in the PlayStation 5 version?

I don’t have a PS5. I’m pretty sure they aren’t going to make it for my Atari 2600 😂

I built a new gaming PC this year so I’m sticking with that.