Recounting Bioware's Baldur's Gate II

radicalskeptic writes "In the latest installment of Gamespot's series modestly titled 'The Greatest Games of All Time', the editors review Bioware's RPG classic from 2000: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. The article is a broad overview of the game and touches on the game's innovations, comments on its historical significance, and includes a section devoted to BGII's romantic subplot. Gamespot concludes that 'all in all, Baldur's Gate II is a towering achievement in the history of role-playing games, giving you a huge world to explore, plenty of well-drawn NPCs to argue with or get romantic with, and an engaging story that's simultaneously epic and personal.'"

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Re:Revist? So soon?

[c0l0]

The char's name is "Minsc", not "Minc". Always remember that. That, and to...
"Go for the eyes, Boo! Go for the eyes!! AAAAARGH!!!"
 
;-)

Let's Not Forget Boo

[Forgery]

The Giant Space Hamster:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_space_hamster
"Go for the eyes, Boo, go for the eyes!"

Memorable Quotes

[kahanamoku]

Been a while, but I think the busty ladies in town used to say:

"Hey sexy, would you like to take a look at my titties?!"

Re:Revist? So soon?

[Aglassis]

Also remember:

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, watch it! I'm huge!"

Minsc is the best CRPG character ever!

Re:Revist? So soon?

[double-oh three]

Dear Sir,

I represent the Cult of the Miniature Giant Space Hamster, and we would like to correct your previous statement. You have misrendered the glorious mentor Minsc's famous quote, with which we end our prayer services. It is correctly rendered "Go for the eyes, Boo! Go for the eyes!! RRAAAAWRGH!!!"
 
Thank You,
 
Arca Heradel
Level 20 Human Sorcerer/Thief
Bhaalspawn
"Slaying Black and Red Dragons since '98"

Wrong Universe?

[fm6]

Most of the familiar characters returned from the first game, including Imoen, a somewhat naïve fellow orphan and fledgling mage/thief...

When I play BG as an evil person, the first thing I always do is murder Imoen (irritating little twerp) and take that magic rose of hers.

...Jaheira, a druid harper who was obsessed with keeping your character on a path balanced between good and evil...

Again, if you're playing as an evil character, it doesn't make sense to go looking for Jaheira — just head on south with those two crazy dudes. Which is another reason to dispense with Imoen — you don't need two thieves.

... and the fan favorite Minsc, an eccentric ranger who kept his pet, Boo, a miniature "giant space hamster," on his person at all times.

Oops! Last time I met Minsc, I had to kill him, even though my character was a goodie-goodie. I was rude to his hamster, and he attacked me!

Re:NPCs to warm your sleeping furs at night?

[balthan]

I had a friend who was very fond of the sex thing in BG2. His only complaint was that his female character was only allowed to get it on with guys....

There, fixed it for ya. (Stupid Slashdot doesn't allow strike-out.)

Best Quotes

[alexgieg]

"No one crosses the Shadow Thieves... and LIVES!!!"

"Silence, dog! Your only purpose is to die by MY hand!"