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Baldur's Gate 3
2004-11-06, 10:34 PM #1
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According to the October issue of PC Gamer magazine, Baldur’s Gate III is in the works. Although Atari has not announced who the developer or publisher is, they did confirm it would use a 3D engine and AD&D 3.5 rules. Here is a small excerpt:

”The plot will be set in the early days of Baldur’s Gate, but don’t be surprised if you run into a hamster-toting ancestor of Minsc. Atari intends to incorporate a memorable array of Forgotten Realms monsters, races, sub-races and prestige classes and is working closely with Wizards of the Coast to faithfully develop the setting, characters and story. Hight plans to poll fans to ensure that favorite characters, classes and locations are included."

The Hight mentioned is John Hight, Atari Executive Producer. Let’s hope he gets in touch with us here at PlanetBaldursGate so we can run some polls for him.

Stay tuned, we will post more news as we get more information.


All I can say is holy ****.
2004-11-06, 10:39 PM #2
They had that same announcement in PCGamer a little awhile ago. I really ahve to finishe BGII now :p
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2004-11-06, 11:25 PM #3
BG + NWN engine or better = awesome
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2004-11-06, 11:29 PM #4
Never got into the Baldur's Gate series, but this will be a good time to start.
2004-11-07, 1:47 AM #5
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Originally posted by Kieran Horn
BG + NWN engine or better = awesome


INFINITY engine > NWN engine
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2004-11-07, 6:14 AM #6
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Originally posted by Simbachu
INFINITY engine > NWN engine


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2004-11-07, 6:50 AM #7
NO! NO NO NO! NOT THIRD EDITION!

Don't ruin the name baldur's gate! PLEASE DEAR GOD NO! *beraks down in tears*
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2004-11-07, 8:13 AM #8
Hell. Yes.


Ever since Bioware announced that their next dungeon crawler title would not use DND rules and classes, I've been a little bit edgy... This is excellent news.
2004-11-07, 10:38 AM #9
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Originally posted by Connection Problem
Hell. Freaking. Yes.

Fixed :D

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2004-11-07, 10:46 AM #10
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Originally posted by Simbachu
INFINITY engine > NWN engine

This is very much true.

Aurora (NWN) engine, graphically, gives a 1998 feel (boxy, blocky). Although I must give maaaaaad props to NWScript. I love that scripting language.
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2004-11-07, 10:52 AM #11
Baldur's Gate III already exists, for the xbox i think, dark alliance or such.

So perhaps BG4. But enough nitpicking.
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2004-11-07, 11:03 AM #12
Then it would be BG 5, since there are two Dark Alliances.

Now there's enough nitpicking :p
2004-11-07, 11:15 AM #13
I just remembered, Bioware liscenced the Unreal 3 engine...BG 3 on Unreal 3.0???
2004-11-07, 11:24 AM #14
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Originally posted by Simbachu
INFINITY engine > NWN engine


When it comes to single-player RPGs, I'm with you on that one. Good lord, Planescape Torment rocked.
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2004-11-07, 5:19 PM #15
The DA series was terrible IMO

Anyways, I can go with the flow. Just.. 3rd edition.. baldur's... gate.... AUGH *collapses* *sniff* NOOOOOOOoooooooooooo.......
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2004-11-07, 5:25 PM #16
I'm pumped up for that, too. Can't wait.
2004-11-07, 5:49 PM #17
Enlighten the unenlightened: 3rd edition rules are bad because...?
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2004-11-07, 7:31 PM #18
.. they make sense.


3rd edition is great, but everyone who has played second (including myself) has a soft spot for it. Mmmmm, THACO...
2004-11-07, 7:35 PM #19
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Originally posted by burrie
Good lord, Planescape Torment rocked.


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2004-11-07, 9:53 PM #20
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Originally posted by Connection Problem
3rd edition is great, but everyone who has played second (including myself) has a soft spot for it.


So where does that leave 1st edition people? :eek:

Overall, 3rd edition is better. The only problem with it is this "any race can be any class" crap. Dwarven mages? Gnome paladins? You're kidding, right?
2004-11-07, 9:59 PM #21
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Originally posted by Rhettman
So where does that leave 1st edition people? :eek:

Overall, 3rd edition is better. The only problem with it is this "any race can be any class" crap. Dwarven mages? Gnome paladins? You're kidding, right?


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2004-11-08, 2:29 AM #22
What is it with people making prequels for great things? Can anyone give me a prequel for a great film/game that wasnt ****e?

Anyone? Anyone?


And if they dare put a Minsc clone in, they die horribly. Every last mother******* one of them.
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2004-11-08, 3:24 AM #23
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Originally posted by Simbachu
INFINITY engine > NWN engine

This is exactly the reason why the man is my epic dueling partner. :)
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2004-11-08, 3:26 AM #24
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Originally posted by burrie
When it comes to single-player RPGs, I'm with you on that one. Good lord, Planescape Torment rocked.

Good lord, Planescape: Torment is simply the best game I have ever played. *gives Burrie a seriously kick--- cookie*
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2004-11-08, 7:01 AM #25
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Originally posted by tofu
I just remembered, Bioware liscenced the Unreal 3 engine...BG 3 on Unreal 3.0???



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