Rather than have multiple threads and review links I Figured Id start a megathread to pin to the top for the release of Baldur's Gate 3
https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-everything-we-know/
General Articles:
https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-has-a-hidden-skill-tree-for-illithid-powers/
https://www.gamesradar.com/news/live/baldurs-gate-3-launch-coverage-live-blog/
Guides:
https://www.pcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/classes
https://www.pcgamer.com/9-things-you-should-know-about-the-city-of-baldurs-gate-before-you-start-baldurs-gate-3/
https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-cellar-door-ornate-mirror-answers/
Reviews:
https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-review-in-progress-oh-boy-its-good/
Minimum:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB available space
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7 4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX580
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB available space
I'm very excited as I've only recently discovered how fun CRPGs are. In preparation I've started playing through Divinity Original Sins II and am up to Act 2 so far.
The scene from the Livestream with the vampire and druid bear was so out there I can't wait to see what other crazy/interesting things are in the final game.
I've also been rekindling my love for CRPGs by playing through D:OS2. I first played it a couple years ago, but got distracted part way through. Going back instantly hooked me again. Can't wait for BG3.
It's absolutely nothing like most CRPGS but play Disco Elysium if you get the opportunity. I've dabbled in plenty of CRPGS in my time but this one was a masterpiece and revitalised my love fo rthe genre.
Owlcat's works are also worth looking into. They are amongst the most honest adaptation of ttrpg system to a computer game. Bonus if you prefer Pathfinder to DnD. I am salivating over the 40k Rogue Trader they are making.
Have you tried the Rogue Trader playtest? I put in about 10 hours, which doesn't cover all the content at all, and I really enjoyed it. The combat was a bit hit and miss for me, but the story and the characters were the real standout.
Haven't yet, have a massive backlog of games plus over things to worry about but I will probably be getting it at release.