Should I start with Pillars of Eternity 1?

On a gameplay perspective, yes, you don't need to play PoE1 to enjoy PoE2, like any other games on the market that has a prequel. But on a roleplay perspective, PoE1 is a must and it is a very bad idea to skip it if you are about roleplay at all and interested in the World of PoE.
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Can I skip Pillars 1?

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Originally posted by Fendelphi: Yes you can skip the first game.
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How many hours is Pillars of Eternity 1?

Read More. How long is Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition? When focusing on the main objectives, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition is about 33½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 108 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is PoE worth playing before PoE2?

A lot of the game systems are changed in PoE2 but many of the concepts are the same so it wouldn't hurt to play PoE1 in the interim to get you up to speed.
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Is Pillars of Eternity 1 turn based?

Once starting a new game, the player is free to pick between the traditional "Real-Time with Pause Mode", and the new "Turn-Based Mode". As it changes the game fundamentally, players cannot freely swap between the two modes during gameplay (without using the console).
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Is Pillars of Eternity 2 related to 1?

Many people prefer PoE2 over the first, and many prefer PoE over the second. But PoE1 is clearly worth every hours spent. There are many sequels games out there that really does not require to play the first title but PoE2 is a direct sequel. Events of PoE2 start right as you finish PoE1 campaign, more or less.
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Does Pillars of Eternity 2 continue from 1?

Plot. Deadfire is a direct sequel to Pillars of Eternity, taking place in the world of Eora. As with the first game, the player assumes the role of a "Watcher", a character with the ability to look into other people's souls and read their memories, as well as the ones of their past lives.
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Will Path of Exile 2 replace Path of Exile 1?

So we made a decision: Path of Exile 1 and 2 will be separate, with their own mechanics, balance, endgames, and leagues." Despite being separate games, PoE1 and PoE2 won't be entirely disconnected. In-game purchases will be available in both, with exceptions for compatibility issues.
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Can you romance in Pillars of Eternity?

Romance is traditionally a minor feature of Obsidian Entertainment's games (if at all). Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire features several characters with whom the Watcher can form romantic attachments: Aloth Corfiser.
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Is Pillars of Eternity 1 open world?

The story is linear and certain areas are high level, so you can't go there without getting smashed. So while technically it is open world and free roam, do so at your own risk, you are liable to get slaughtered. I.E, follow the main story or die...but you are free to wander and explore.
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When should I do Pillars of Eternity 1 DLC?

Obsidian Entertainment said that the recommended level to start the expansion is level 7, and over leveled characters will have the option to upscale the difficulty. Several new spells and abilities were introduced along with the level cap increase.
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Is Pillars of Eternity difficulty?

The game's difficulty can be set to five difficulty settings: Story Time, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Path of the Damned. Harder difficulties give you more challenging encounters (adding tactical difficulty by replacing weaker enemies with more powerful types or increasing how many are present in encounters.
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Is it possible to solo Pillars of Eternity?

It is possible to solo this game, but you need to know the ins and outs of the game before you do so. I.e. you need to know which encounters to skip, how to get figurines quickly so you can summon allies, what level you need to be before you can try a certain encounter, etc.
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Do I need to play Pillars of Eternity 2?

Although Pillars of Eternity II is a direct sequel and we feel your enjoyment of the game may be increased if you've played through the first game and its expansions, you're able to start fresh, and you can choose major decisions at the start of the game as if you had played through Pillars before you venture into the ...
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Will Poe 2 be free?

Path of Exile 2 is sticking to its 'ethical free-to-play' model instead of chasing Diablo 4's success | PC Gamer.
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What will happen to PoE 1 after poe 2?

You will be able to play the original campaign and keep all your MTX. But you will play it in the new/updated engine with all the improvements from PoE2. 2 games with different campaign and with same end game system.
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Is Path of Exile a copy of Diablo?

The game borrows heavily from the Diablo series, particularly Diablo II, of which Path of Exile has been described as the spiritual successor. All areas aside from the central encampments are procedurally generated for increased re-playability.
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Is Path of Exile better then Diablo?

In the end, both games are fantastic ARPGs that simply cater to different players. If you want to pick something up after work for a few hours and not think about it too much, Diablo 4 can be the perfect game. Or, if you want to dive deep into a complex game and learn the ins and outs, Path of Exile can be that game.
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How long is PoE 1?

Read More. How long is Pillars of Eternity? When focusing on the main objectives, Pillars of Eternity is about 36 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 109 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Can you romance in Pillars of Eternity 2?

Yes there are romances, but it's rather basic. You can build your harem but doesn't seem to be any conflict dialogue, rather what happens is at the end of the game one romance will take priority (or at least was my case). Originally posted by The Tempted Man: How is the romance in this game?
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Was Pillars of Eternity 2 a success?

Yet despite widespread critical acclaim, and some of developer Obsidian's finest narrative and RPG design to date, the future of the Pillars of Eternity series hangs in the balance. Sales of Deadfire were lower than expected, severely reducing the likelihood of a sequel.
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