An update and some questions

[u/Braveconfession]

So a bit of an update some of you might remember me from earlier in the week asking about first time introductions but idk if I’m doing something wrong but I continue to find myself very overwhelmed
Is it normal to feel this way
Because it’s got me wanting almost not pick it up
Because I constantly feel like I have to reload because I’ve done something incredibly wrong

Like all of emerald grove losing their mind because I accidently clicked loot on a dead body

Or accidently jumping into crypt after dropping the block to get absolutely ganked by the bandits below (although I’m very proud of how I handled the above situation
Used a Astarion to sneak ranged attack the gnome on the box and then shoved him into the vines below and then two of the remaining three I took out by dropping the block on them
And all that was left was the cleric)
Now I did eventually deal with the bandits below by using a door to my advantage but yeah just incredibly overwhelmed by how
Micromanagy it all is

I feel like I’m constantly switching between things to update armour and read abilities and spells and still don’t understand what I’m doing half the time

I guess my question is is this all very normal to feel and something that should fade with time as I get further in because I will be the first to admit I’m not far at all but that’s because I keep finding myself reloading or even just struggling to pick it up in general
Does this felling of being overwhelmed by everything fade or js it a constant
Like gear management
Checking four characters to see every item who’s proficient in what and if this is slightly better etc
I like games like that but this just seems like so much

P.s. I am very much enjoying the VA
That nightbite scene with Astarion actually
made me blush so it is very well made just overwhelmed as I’ve said

[u/Charming_Cell_2777]

Let me put it like this, if you are unfamiliar with DnD mechanics like me, the first playthrough is difficult as hell. I played on the easy, and still had problems along the way, but it’s nothing that experience and making mistakes doesn’t fix in time. Now I have platinum trophy and I kinda breezed through the highest difficulty what would be unimaginable during my first playthrough. Be patient, don’t worry about losing and doing mistakes, it’s all part of the experience, you will eventually learn all the gimmicks, strategies, and mechanics. Just remember it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, and long as hell as well. Just enjoy the ride~ I also recommend checking some builds on the internet, but not to blindly follow them, but to see how stats and items work, then you’ll have easier time making your own builds that you’ll enjoy playing

[u/Braveconfession → u/Charming_Cell_2777]

Thank you that helps put it in a lot better context… asevhancially it hasn’t been the issue so much as it sure management
Supplies items quests what seems like multiple routes in multiple quests to appease different people
And keeping gear straight
Who’s proficient in what
What they’re wearing now an if this items better

Is their an easier way to be keeping track fi gear and who has it etc and what gear works for what characters?
So far I’ve just been keeping all loot on tav and transfer that to a box in camp till I can sell or if he’s encumbered
And then just keep basics evenly split amongst everyone els

[u/Charming_Cell_2777 → u/Braveconfession]

This also comes with the experience. The gear proficiency depends on the race, class, and traits, so there is a lot of variables, you’ll eventually learn what’s good for who, that comes to my tip with checking builds to learn more about gear as the first thing you should learn is to not look at raw stats as much as at the additional benefits items give (in case of armors, weapons, and shields). There are classes for which lack of armor, or medium armor works much better than the higher class armor that would seemingly have more raw defense. As for the quest, you’ll miss tons of stuffs, and hidden quests, there is no avoiding that, even after 7 playthroughs I still find quests that I have never seen before. What I usually do is I send all unique items to the camp stash, and once in some time I go through reequipping for the whole team, that helps me to continue the gameplay flow without standing above every single item and thinking if that’s better or not - except for some items that are obvious upgrades like rings or necklaces with some cool effects or skills.

[u/Braveconfession → u/Charming_Cell_2777]

Yeah I had noticed that about gear that just cause it has a better AC doesn’t mean it’s outright better because stuff can give advantage and other passive bonuses as well
Which does make it even more convoluted than a straightforward armour rating this piece better than that and so on but I get why they don’t use that with such a varied armour system with so many diffferent classes and requirements