SOHH, Baldur's Gate 3 really about to eat LoadingScreenfield's lunch, huh?

[Dorian Breh]

Hey that’s what i said and i was called all types of names and insulted

Were they insulting you for what you said or just generally? And how can you even tell?

 

[Hopeofmypeople]

baldurs gate is damn near decades old but DnD has exposure from massive tabletop community to literally movies that just came out to podcasts to a whole ass genre within gaming - its not niche if its persistent is consistent across media

i legit do not get why yal be like this lol

The genre is a niche it is not a genre that appeals to general gamers and really boils down to an acquired taste. This particular game seems to be the exception where it seems to have gained the entire gaming communities attention. Prior to this can you name another CRPG title that had everyone buzzing? Even masterpieces in the genre like WOTR didn’t really make any waves among general gamers.


And DnD definitely isn’t mainstream yes attempts have been made to bring it to a wider audience but it never sticks.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Were they insulting you for what you said or just generally? And how can you even tell?

Like i said i think those guys just like talking to me

 

[Hopeofmypeople]

Hey that’s what i said and i was called all types of names and insulted

I actually agree then.

 

[Deafheaven]

Niche or not its crushing the buildings right now so who the fukk really cares

 

[Dorian Breh]

Like i said i think those guys just like talking to me

You guys should be romancing each other in Baldur's Gate 3

 

[Hopeofmypeople]

Niche or not its crushing the buildings right now so who the fukk really cares

I think the fact that it is and is crushing the building goes to show what an exceptional game Larian has made. It literally defies the genre. It also goes to show that a good game will always stand out no matter what.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Niche or not its crushing the buildings right now so who the fukk really cares

apparently you do which is why your rushed to attack me for saying so

 

[Deafheaven]

apparently you do which is why your rushed to attack me for saying so

I attacked you because youre an annoying disingenuous fakkit. nothing more nothing less

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

I attacked you because youre an annoying disingenuous fakkit. nothing more nothing less

 

[Instant Classic]

The genre is a niche it is not a genre that appeals to general gamers and really boils down to an acquired taste. This particular game seems to be the exception where it seems to have gained the entire gaming communities attention. Prior to this can you name another CRPG title that had everyone buzzing? Even masterpieces in the genre like WOTR didn’t really make any waves among general gamers.


And DnD definitely isn’t mainstream yes attempts have been made to bring it to a wider audience but it never sticks.

Honestly, I think DnD is somewhat mainstream now. It's having a very successful media run. Stranger Things heavily involves DnD, and I am sure it made some curious about DnD. Plus, there was a DnD film that made profit and received great reviews. I do agree it's not mainstream yet, but I think it's building towards becoming mainstream.

I fully agree about CRPGs not being a popular genre. We've actually had some real good to great ones in the past 10 years and none of them got any buzz despite receiving great reviews. It's why I am shocked this game is blowing up the way it is.

 

[kdslittlebro]

If only it wasn’t turn-based I’ll catch it on sale some day

 

[MeachTheMonster]

I attacked you because youre an annoying disingenuous fakkit. nothing more nothing less

All over video games

 

[Dorian Breh]

All over video games

Sony Stans a wild bunch

 

[Tetris v2.0]

I don't think it's fair to say that Baldur's Gate franchise is Shenmue status. While it's very old, the games are beloved in certain circles and often on Top 10 lists.

The positive word of mouth and organic marketing have really propelled this game with more casual audiences though