How excited should I be?

Loved the Baldurs gate games and Icewind Dale, and I havent heard one bad thing about this game other than the occasional bug.

pretty excited, does have the baldurs gate style/feel to it. Voice acting is good, characters/styles are all pretty balanced. Solid game overall

Thanks for the quick response! I also heard about the enthralling story, which I'm excited to be a part of. I have been waiting to dive into a big rpg like this, but had nothing to really sink my teeth into.

I still play icewind/neverwinter as there hasn't been much in the way of these types of games since black isle shut down

It's awesome, GET A PRIEST!!!!

I started with a druid which was a fun choice but I got smoked until I recruited a priest

Yeah dude, I went with a orlan rogue for my first character, and its pretty tough going atm lol. when will i run into a priest? Just made it to the stronghold and im getting pwnt.

Tried recruiting at the tavern in the first town but none were available? So far I have the wizard and i just met the bard.

You can recruit not long after getting there. You should recruit a barb and priest. You'll get a fighter and chanter in your pt soon