Head start 3 is running this weekend and I've put 11 hours in on this. I'm running an older generation Alienware X51 box with a GTX 660 nvidia card. Performance is fine with everything on high. I had 1 crash the very first time I started up the game, none since. I haven't ran into any major bugs in the game and haven't had any problem joining or playing in online games.

This isn't anything like NWN, so don't go into the game expecting that. It uses its own rule system, not the pen and paper rules, and plays more like a slower, tactical Diablo without mana or resource management. It's a very light game, don't expect complex builds or anything. But it's quite fun.

DM mode and adventure creation isn't focused on laying down custom tiles. The maps are initially generated randomly from the tilesets and the game is focused more on the DM setting up the quests, NPCs, encounters and controlling things as they play out. Again the game is going for a very lite style of play, not a lot of depth or complexity. That said, the random generators are quite good and do very well in placing traps and secret doors.

You can play solo just fine with AI NPCs and even pause the game, take over a party member and control them. But the game probably shines most when you have a DM and a party of friends to play with.

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Looks like some features are rolling into patch 2.0: 2.0 features [External Link]

So based on just that it might be a pretty good time to pick up playing the base game again. But I'm curious if any of the white march specific options(soulbound weapons, new abilities) come in prior to going to the expansion area or new levels.

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While I appreciate people are upset over the delay, I personally care more about a company working towards being able to provide stable, quality products on Linux vs how long it takes them to get there. I think giving them grief during the process isn't all that helpful.

That said, I'll wait on the Linux reviews before buying it and have no plans on backing the second Kickstarter since I don't know how well their Linux versions are going to run. But if the Linux version works well and is fun, I'd be willing to pre-order the 2nd version if that option is still around.

Oh, also, it's interesting that their dev screenshot is running on Fedora. Most companies use Ubuntu since that's what SteamOS is similar to. I think that's a good sign that this title will work across various Linux distros without problems.

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It's really a shame that the issues drag this title down. I still can't play multi-player with this title.

That said, if this DLC is accessible prior to max level and goes beyond duct taping saw blades onto pipes for weapons I might pick it up.

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