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		startupdiscuss on Dec 21, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG 1. I love techno-nostalgic stories, and this is a good one 2. I love how none of the people were technically experienced at video games 3. I wonder if people knew back then that this was going to be such an influential game (after it was famous, but before time had passed)

sdwisely on Dec 21, 2018 [–]

> I wonder if people knew back then that this was going to be such an influential game (after it was famous, but before time had passed).

I don't think anyone could have picked how lasting and influential it would be. It was one of about 3 games I've ever pre-ordered though.

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