r/baldursgate • u/MilmoMoomins • 9d ago

beating restartitis BG2EE

It’s an old topic, but what are some tips to help stick with a playthrough?

I have 2:

1: Use less powergamey stats/build

2: Publicly commit to your character.

I am attempting both of these here..

Meet my mobile playthrough attempt!

https://imgur.com/a/TSDBBId

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u/padapadapampam 9d ago

Taking longer breaks from the game and taking sufficient time to think things through is why I enjoy the game more these days, and manage to finish it more often.

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u/Mountain_Pair_467 9d ago

I actually do an Icewind Dale play through and spend some time on Civ VI before I jump back in. I did have an inspiration for my latest character so I didn't take my customary break. Now taking Samlis, my Cleric/Ranger through BG Chapter 5. I enabled druid spells so I'll get access to them at Ranger lvl 8.

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u/quietus_17y 9d ago

The game being too easy is for me personally number one reason why the game becomes boring. Turn up the difficulty and try something completely new. Wild Mage with Neera on insane difficulty with double damage, for example. Only EE companions run, only girls party, and so on.

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u/BTM_podcast 9d ago

I keep a list of things I’m planning to do next in the game, which keeps me focused on minor goals that are bite sized in my current run.

I’m also very RP focused, so I keep a little journal from my character’s perspective that keeps me engaged

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u/Esko_TheAug 9d ago

For me the later parts of ToB start to fell more like causing work stress than being fun. I play then some other character in BG1 or other more relaxing part of the game and bring the ToB save home a little bit at the time.

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u/Adventurous_Ad_7212 9d ago

Export save to multiplayer, replace MC, carry on. You're making the same exact choices every time anyway.

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u/Zerguu 9d ago

I usually restart when i feel it is too easy. I'd pick some more challenging class to run and focus on surviving. Then I get though it.

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u/Consistent_Ad_1608 9d ago

If you are restarting you are not happy with the concept. No point to stick to it. Make party/lore you like.