description Baldur's Gate Overview
Baldur’s Gate is a 1998 role-playing video game created by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment. Utilizing the Infinity Engine, it adapts the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) 2nd edition rules within the Forgotten Realms setting. The game features a player character navigating the Sword Coast with a group of companions.
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info Baldur's Gate Specifications
| Country | Canada |
| Year | 1998 |
help Baldur's Gate FAQ
What Dungeons and Dragons rules does Baldur's Gate use?
The original Baldur's Gate uses Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition rules. That means mechanics such as THAC0, armor class going downward, and class restrictions shape combat and character building.
Who made the original Baldur's Gate?
Baldur's Gate was developed by BioWare and published by Interplay in 1998. It used the Infinity Engine, which also powered games such as Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment.
Where is Baldur's Gate set?
The game is set in the Forgotten Realms, mainly along the Sword Coast. The story eventually leads toward the city of Baldur's Gate and the mystery of the player's Bhaalspawn heritage.
Is Baldur's Gate connected to Baldur's Gate 3?
Yes, but they are separated by many years of real-world design and in-world timeline. Baldur's Gate 3 was developed by Larian Studios and uses Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition rules, while the 1998 game uses AD&D 2nd Edition.
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