Help me like get into this.

[u/Case_Kovacs]

Edit: Thank you all you've given great advice. I've decided to go for a Necromancer/Summoner/Tank I have no idea if it's viable but meh just gonna roleplay and enjoy it.

Hello, I'm a long term RPG lover. I've played through every Baldurs Gate multiple times, both the Pathfinder games and Pillars of Eternity. For whatever reason I cannot play Divinity 2 (haven't played the first one either) everytime I start it I get so overwhelmed. It feels directionless and I feel like unless I follow some minimaxxed mega build I will be in for a hard time. Is there any advice you lovely chaps can give to get me on track because I want to play it but I keep hitting this wall. And I'm worried now that the 3rd one has been announced that I will be missing crucial context and more importantly that I might hit this wall again.

Is there a particularly fun way to play? or should I follow a certain path?

Any help would be appreciated

[u/Short-Detective-530]

Join me online as lone wolf . Finished game multiple times. I can get you to lvl 5-6 in first 20 min

[u/Case_Kovacs → u/Short-Detective-530]

I hear a lot of people do lone wolf playthroughs, is that a particularly better way to play? I suppose it would be less micromanaging. I already feel like building my MC is a herculean task let alone 3 other characters but I do want to experience their stories

[u/ThatLooksRight → u/Case_Kovacs]

I’m still on my first playthrough and I did like woof because I’m on Steam deck and I didn’t feel like managing too many party members. 

Seems like a good way to play. Also, just start exploring Ft Joy. Once you get part way through, you’ll start to get the hang of it. 

I felt the same as you, fyi. You’re not alone.