Is it worth it? I already own the original havent played it yet tough since i want to finish bg 1 and 2 firs

Play the original first. Do yourself a favour.

Thanks MrGOTIME, I was going to ask the same question.

I have the original from GOG as well, and bought the Enhanced versions because GOG made it so cheap (thankyou!) for those who already had the original. I thought, why not? I haven't got into either, yet, but I am curious to know whether the Enhanced is really a complete replacement for the original. I've read in afew palces that it's *not*, but I don't have the experience of either to tell.

Because it is *not* the same game. It has overpowered BG2 kits and lots of other out of place 'enhancements' that make it a *very* different experience from the original. Classic games like IWD, BG etc. should be first experienced as they were designed, and the reason for this is that you only get *one* chance. If you play the 'enhanced' versions first, that magical experience of the originals is lost to you forever. No 'ifs' or 'buts'... it's gone.

I appreciate the clarification. That's more along the lines of what I was looking for. Thanks!

as for original i finished bg 1 the original one but i lost my save so i couldnt play bg2 with the same character, and later i bought the ee version and i have to say with that i have to agree since on my second playtrough i play a kensai and some tough enemies like ogres get slaughtered by the damage a kensai do. but back on topic i think im gonne play the original first are there any mods that are a must to install?

You'll probably do just fine with a widescreen mod and a fixpack on your first go through.

you know a relieble site where i can download mods?

Pocketplane and Gibberlings3 are probably the places to go.

You don't even need a mod. Simply start playing. You can still mod your game afterwards if you can't bear the classic looks.