So I mistakingly thought the grove with the tiefling-goblin war was the main quest, because that’s what the game kept talking about.
And I didn’t see any way to continue the game outside of doing it, especially since the way North to do Wyll’s quest to get Kalrath was blocked off by a broken bridge. I eventually learned I could jump it, but I honestly didn’t think platforming was an option given that the game didn’t seem to have platforming elements.
I got stuck in the Goblin Camp on a really tough fight, as due to the game pointing me in that direction I went there without gearing up or leveling my guys, so I was only level four.
Honestly the fights were fine except for the one against Dror Hazlin, who kept killing my guys in one hit and refusing to take damage no matter what I did.
I tried attacking him from the rafters, but he was only half-way down on his health by the time he had my guys cornered and proceeded to kill them all by knocking them off the rafters.
I eventually turned down the difficulty, but found the fight unsatsifying. So I reloaded and eventually figured I could shove Dror Ragzlin down a bit and miss out on his worm.
I chose that, because the shame of using Explorer Difficult was just too great.
So, you might be wondering “What’s the problem? I found a solution”
Well I was talking to the Steam Message boards about it and they were overly toxic, accusing me of a being a troll, telling me how easy the fight was, giving non-answers like “Use Explosive Barrles” (I don’t have any) or “Hire some ogres!” (There are none around)
and when I explained why their solutions were unviable I was told I was a ragebaiter.
I just kept getting told how easy the fight was and how I’m a terrible person for asking for help.
Eventually the forum post was deleted due to how out of hand it got.
It left me in too sour a mood, because I figured, what if they’re right? What if I’m not gamer enough to properly enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3.
So now I ask on Lemmy, should I continue, or uninstall in shame?
I really do like the game, I don’t agree with every mechanic and I dislike how limited resoruces are, but I love the world and the story and would really like to see it through to the end.
If you think I should continue, then please, I ask any advice I can get for how to optimize enjoyment. Thank you.
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I chose that, because the shame of using Explorer Difficult was just too great.
Genuinely: pride is the enemy of joy. It’s a hard habit to let go of, but I have been trying to work on this myself. At the end of the day what you’re after is extracting maximum joy out of a game, and not everyone loves overcoming a challenge. Sometimes I just want to relax and enjoy a story, or world, or cinematic immersion. You sound like you’re the same, and there is absolutely no shame in that.
If you do want concrete gameplay tips, then yes: Steam mesageboards are often an absolute cesspit (from what I’ve seen). Asking around on here is a much better idea.
Back away from the goblin camp and explore the rest of the initial map.
From where you are there are multiple ways to get to the Underdark, where you can level up a little bit more before facing the goblin bosses, and maybe find more explosive barrels or other assists for that fight.
It’s easier to face him once you are level 4, or maybe even 5, but that takes a lot of work.
I’m level 4, but I wound up reloading an earlier save, the ENTIRE CAMP aggrod on me, and I don’t have the resources to fight EVERYONE.
Figured I could just kill the Goblin leaders and they’d disperse or something. I… don’t see how to leave alive.
Yes the goblin camp can definitely wait
I’ve played through a few times.
What I usually do in the goblin camp is pick off stragglers at the edges, and this removes much of the danger of lots of enemies piling into one big fight. This works well outside and inside.
By the time I take on Dror Razglin, he has only the goblins left in the room with him.
You also spoke of dropping things from the rafters, and there is something else, a one of a kind thing, that is fun to drop from up there. I will elaborate if you don’t mind the spoilers.
I also agree with those suggesting you start over and try new approaches.
It’s true that it isn’t as much of a ROLEplaying game as you would like, but there are lots of opportunities that open up with different builds, classes, races, and backgrounds.
I was talking to the Steam Message boards about it
Oh no.
and they were overly toxic
Do you remember the Lion King meme? All of the internet is yours, but those are the Steam Forums, you must never go there.
Valve needs to shut those down.
My advice is to start the game over. It’s an RPG and there are a dozen ways to approach every situation and most don’t even involve fighting. You can get very creative with your approach. Maybe watch a “things I wish I knew before playing” video or two and then restart. After all, restarting a CRPG ten times before you commit is a time-honored gamer tradition.
As someone who’s restarted Pillars of Eternity a handful of times, this is exactly what I needed to read. Thanks for the validation.
Your mistake is giving weight to the opinions of guys who post their cheese strats to steam message boards. You aren’t less of a gamer because you haven’t learned how to cheese a fight.
You’re the one playing the game. Play it how you want.
As for tips to make it easier?
- When the game tells you something is urgent, it’s usually lying. You have all the time in the world, and nothing to fear from a long rest.
- Cantrips scale over time, so you can often use them rather than a spell slot.
- Barrel strats are beginner level cheese. Steal firewine and oil barrels, just in case you need it later.
