Gaming on a Budget Ep. 7: Analysis Paralysis, Icewind Dale

[XENON3120]

Good to see another NooBTooB comrade

Excellent review! I'm playing Icewind Dale, Planescape Torment as we speak.

I'm planning on beating them both, then PC Baldur Gate series

[Wayavas1337]

great review



[horrormetalfan25]

Outstanding video very informative and great review. my only gripe is that you didn't do a review for the original baldurs gate and baldurs gate 2

[lumpyfishful]

what games have you made and do you ever play iwd2 online? ive never played online

[TheSomeguy8874]

icewind is best game ever!

[zebure]

just bought icewind for 10euro :D, its well wort the cash.

[Kuoted]

NPC mod for IWD1, after playing throughly, I have to admit

It's lame.

Compare to the NPC mod made for IWD II, IWD NPC mod offers too less option and too childish to my likings.

[groovyshona]

There is an NPC mod if anyone is interested, adds an extra dimension to the game! Playing through with it just now and very impressed!

[Khunlaan]

YOU sir, do not get nearly enough credit and popularity for your informative, well written videos. Cheers.

[starshield122]

It is kind of like diablo 2 but in this you can design your characters Im trying to find both games,1000/1000 stars nice review

[rebirthangel]

*sigh* You mentioned that Bioware did Icewind dale, I guese even today people are making that mistake. Please take into consideration that Black isle studios did this game, not Bioware. Bioware did Bauldur's Gate, while Black Isle made the original Fallout.

[thebgbb]

Thanks. I should have realized it, as many times as I saw that introduction. They licensed the Bioware Infinity Engine for the game, but you are correct in that it was Black Isle.

I've added a comment in the video at 4:38 about it.

Again, thanks for catching this error, and thanks for watching!

[rebirthangel]

Thank you for correcting the mistake, as well as doing an Icewind Dale review. A lot of people diss this game for Baldur's Gate, mainly because of the NPCs and storyline. I liked Baldur's Gate as much as the next person, but IWD will always have a place in my heart.

It's the closest anybodies gotten to making a goldbox style game (right up there with Temple of elemental evil) .

[thebgbb]

I agree completely. I loved the Gold Box games, and I liked the complete customization of Icewind Dale.

[draxx85]

Nice video's. Really enjoying them so keep it up. Big fan of Icewind Dale and like your breakdown of gameplay. Since I am a game designer, it is interesting to watch. Looking foreward to seeing more :)

[TheAntman2006]

the expansion pack adds support for resolution of 800x600 and unsupported (but still works) 1280x960

[kalcaron]

Or you can just install the community resolution mod that allows you the set it to the resolution you want.

It works for the Icewind Dale series, Baldurs Gate series and Planescape Torment.

[salvo711]

if that was a song from Icewind Dale at the end, it sounded amazing - i might try to find a soundtrack :O

[thebgbb]

It was, and the soundtrack is amazing. You should be able to find it on Amazon or Ebay. I know that if you buy the "Ultimate Collection" of the Icewind Dale games, you will get a copy of the soundtrack in the bundle.

[MjXllcommando]

@salvo711 the GOG.com version has the soundtrack.

[fearlessrogues]

I have to say it, I love this review!

And The Big Gay Bodybuilder is the most amusing nickname I have ever heard! I love it.

[magmadragon92]

jah, I lake thi's Episodes, beter then the first.

But can you pleas remowe Duel Masters, not the game on PS2, but the trayding card game.

It is beter then you see first, just take A new look.

We gat problem to gat the game back.

Plis hellp us

[thebgbb]

I have no problem with the DuelMasters TCG. In fact, In many ways I think it is superior to Magic, as the "shield card coming to your hand" mechanic adds a little bit of a rubber band effect and reduces player runaway. I also think the resource mechanic of Duelmasters is great because "mana screw" is next to impossible in that game.

My review of the PS2 game was specific to the PS2 game, though it applies to most CCG's ported to console.

[olliezero]

"Big Gay Body Builder" lol These little details make me want to watch more.

[gedlongbow]

Guild Wars background ftw!

[Saighdear360]

Another great review. Makes me want to dig up my old copy of Icewind Dale and start playing it again.

[macnubnub]

Great review as always. Was wondering if your going to do a fighting game review might want to try a cheap and fun game called king of fighters orchie saga or king of fighter xi

[thebgbb]

Later this year, I actually plan to devote a whole month to fighting games. I will definitely consider those recommendations. If I don't review them, I will likely mention them in the design/flavor/social topic.

[seance13]

LOL @

+5 vorpal godslayer of quickness :|

+1 sword that glows for no apparent reason 8D

Keep the Vids coming! 5*

do you go to PAX?

[thebgbb]

I have not been there yet, but I am planning to go this year.

[seance13]

I haven't been either, and am also planning to go this year.

[CowlauncherX]

another great vid. Keep them coming!

[FierceCondor]

Great job! I love how you always go in deep discussions about gameplay and strategy in your show. It really makes me think about how improve my knowledge about how to play games and also how to have a good time with them. Same goes for your reviews you definitely show how deeply you research the games you review. Thumbs up!

[BrucePWNSyourface]

guildwars background

[thebgbb]

That's correct. I couldn't get a good background from Icewind Dale, and there weren't many games from which I could extract a good wintery theme. Guild Wars was the best fit.

I probably ought to add that to the credits.

Thanks for the feedback!

[cdnputter]

first view!