GameBanshee Feature: Icewind Dale II Interview

Instead of containing our excitement about Icewind Dale’s upcoming sequel, we tracked down Kevin Osburn of Black Isle Studios to get answers to some of the questions we had about the game. Here’s a bit of what he had to say:

GB: Can you give us a rundown of what 3rd Edition rules we will be seeing in Icewind Dale II?

Kevin: We’ve brought over a whole ton of the new 3E rules. Starting from Character Creation, you’ll be able to choose from all the 3E based races and classes (ie Barbarians, Monks, Half-Orcs, etc). Ability scores are no longer fixed between 3-25, and statistics are very linear now, giving the player a much easier time in figuring out how well his character is progressing throughout the game. After every four levels, you’ll get to add one point to one of your ability scores. Plus the combat system has been totally revamped to use Base Attack bonuses, armor class that is better the higher the number is, and spells use the new Fortitude, Will and Relfex saving throws.

Included with the interview are three brand new screenshots from the game, so be sure to check ’em out!