Are there really plans for a BG3?

[krunchyfrogg]

...or is all of this speculation?

[JCDenton]

Obsidian got the licence, so there will most likely be some games in the Forgotten Realms setting, but if the story has anything to to with BG, nobody knows. At least not I.

On the other hand, Obsidian has made two follow-ups of BioWare products, NWN and KOTOR, so why not BG.

But BG is a well concluded saga. I don`t believe there`s anything more to exploit from the story.

And IF they are making a completely different story, it would be best to set it som different place than Baldur`s Gate.

Anyway, ìt`s only speculation at the moment, in except of this talksman for Obsidian(?) that was provoked by journalists six months ago about future strategy, and responded by dashing out with names like NWN2 and BG3, without furhter explanation.

[Curry]

Well it's money that talks so it's very likely that there's gonna be BG3

[krunchyfrogg]

Maybe a BG3, since it is a well concluded story as said above, will actually be either a prequel (starring Gorion) or a story about on of the Bhaal-spawn's scions.

[JCDenton]

I`m sick of hearing about the money.. Theoretical value of the Baldur`s Gate trademark, does not guarantee an undiscutable success.

I, among thousands other people, never even heard of Baldur`s Gate, and the game actually got bad reviews in my country when it got out. The reviewers didn`t like the quote; "..simple combat system, to which Diablo is way superior" (personally I think they`ve never heard of D&D rules)

But after a while it became a blockbuster.

I decided to try the game anyway after reading player reviews, and I loved it.. I became a FR-maniac.

The BG trademark guarantees a lot of free publishing attention from magazines, and good INITIAL sale, but that`s it. The best game wins in the long run.

[Gwalchmai]

Near as I can tell, there is no actual BG3 game in development. Most of this forum is dedicated to rumors and personal opinions concerning what people would like to see in a sequel to BG and BG2. Considering the quantity of opinions, it looks to me that there is a lot of interest in seeing such a game. More basically, I think this translates to a great interest in seeing ANY good, story-driven, immersive, re-playable RPG made in the mold of BG. This speaks well for how entertaining the first BG games were and suggests a strong potential market.

[BG_DaDDy]

IMO, the story will probably be what you do after u become the next lord of murderer.

If u read the other story tales from other Forgotten Realm series, it can be possible that you gonna against the other seven gods/goddesses.

And then take over Shadowdale and Watersdeep.

But then, no. Since the bg saga is completed, it may end up with different game that's similar; but wont be named Baldur's Gate.

[Berethor]

That would be a good idea if it wouldn't conflict with importing characters that didn't ascend to godhood to stay with their lover. In fact I think it would be a great idea, but that would also leave out all of the NPC's.

Maybe you could find Waukeen?

[Pellinore]

Uhhh....I was told by the manager of my local game store that they scrapped the BG3 plan. He said they had it in the works and scrapped it

[RBitG]

Originally Posted by Pellinore

Uhhh....I was told by the manager of my local game store that they scrapped the BG3 plan. He said they had it in the works and scrapped it

I'd also heard that they were making a sequel several years ago, "Black Hound" or something along the lines, and yes, it was scrapped.

[Pellinore]

They should have done Temple of Elemental Evil like BG I & II. I was really disappointed by Temple. I would love for them to do another game and base it in the Dales or around Zhentil Keep but, alas, it seems we will never have another like thse gems...

[raygun81]

Originally Posted by RBitG

I'd also heard that they were making a sequel several years ago, "Black Hound"

Here's a link to the only site I can find with any info on it http://www.rpgcodex.com/gamedetails.php?id=88 I can only wish it had stayed in development.

[pigglestin bok]

I don't know anything about scraped plans for BG3, but I certainly hope that someday, there will be one. The BG series has undoubtably been one of the most uplifting experiences I have ever had, and I don't want it to ever end.

Maybe Imoen could be the 'baddie', in BG3. I've never beaten ToB with her in my party so I don't know if anything happens to her essence, but maybe she could be corrupted by it or something and use some ritual or powerful magic to restore the Throne of Bhaal itself, in the hopes of regaining godhood.

I would like to create something like that in the NWN toolset, but I'm crap at scripting so any effective attempts have never gone very far.

Alas! Baldur's Gate 3, my kingdom for Baldur's Gate 3.

[Fymious]

I heard they (Obsidian Entertainment, I guess) is making BGIII a prequal to the events of BG I and II. I also heard that they are using 3rd Ed rules and using 3D Graphics as well. That's neat and all, but I'd rahter see Obsidian use 2nd Ed rules and the graphics that made BG I and II so popular. If it works, don't fix it. Lets say that Obsidian decides to pick up where Throne of Bhaal left off, what is the next challange for your character? The only thing I could think of (off the top of my head) is tying up the loss ends (Anomen, Aerie, etc..). I know that that Thorne of Bhaal explained there ultiamte destiny; but this is an interactive game. It is best to show and not tell. But that is just me.

Chris Consorte.

[Sir Redweed]

I believe that any D&D based version with the same NPC type interaction on a turn based system would satisfy all of the people longing for a return to Baulders Gate. I knox I have looked into several games and seem to rank the BG series at the top not as much for the story line but in sticking to true a D&D based game with your friends.

What doesn't kill you will make you stronger.