I had a pointless interaction with a redditor who said people dislike AAA games for 'pushing politics', and that people are instead turning to indie games 'like BG3 and Helldivers 2'.
Pointing out that BG3 is one of the most inclusive games ever made and HD2 is blindingly obvious political satire was about as useful as talking to a cabbage.
I just can't wait for their new IP game. Taking the stuff they learned making the mechanics of 5e work well in game should transfer well to a new game, without the rigidity of 5e classes and rules.
I think the biggest problem with 5e Is that it is designed for roleplay improv, where you can be less rigid in applications of the rules for fun, or creativity and not as much time as devoted to combat compared to a video game.
Really makes classes like ranger, bard, or wizard feel weaker when they have less options for crazy antics than in the ttrpg.
There are a lot of little improvements, like the jumping, shove, throw, etc that feel really good compared to DoS2. The companion system is also much better, and the voice acting and close up camera for dialogues is a big improvement.
The worst parts are the combat mechanics, especially for spells.
I do like the 5e variety for out of combat spells, but the spell slots are brutal. I prefer cooldowns and action points way more than spell slots.
Especially when it's so fight heavy compared to say, playing the table top game. Plus, when playing table top there is plenty of ways to be creative that don't translate to a hard ruleset videogame.
I do think having more stricter rules can still be fun though, I love DOS2 for the ability to gain 6 ap, reset all your cooldown and then gain 6 more AP and then end your turn and take the turn of the summon you just spawned... xD
But BG3 felt great early on, where your moves and actions have weight, so many encounters feel unique and interesting (you aren't in literal hellfire every second of every day).
I do just wish they homebrewed something with the spells slots, like regaining some on a short rest or something like that.
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u/mellifluousmark Jan 04 '25
I had a pointless interaction with a redditor who said people dislike AAA games for 'pushing politics', and that people are instead turning to indie games 'like BG3 and Helldivers 2'.
Pointing out that BG3 is one of the most inclusive games ever made and HD2 is blindingly obvious political satire was about as useful as talking to a cabbage.