But is there any reason to play baldur's gate 1 or can i just skip to BG 2? It doesn't really matter for me, I've got all of the IE games anyway.
Only one way to find out:
1. Play BG1 start to finish
2. Play BG2 start to finish
3. Decide for yourself
If you can't stomach it then quit - it's just a game.
Edit: I came here for another reason that I just rememberd, and that was to do some good ol' complaining. This seems like the thread to do it in.
First, it seems like every NPC interaction in these games goes something like this:
NPC: Will you go get a McSandwich for me?
Option 1: I don't have time for your petty errands, asshole. Also I want to sell your children into slavery!
Option 2: I would love to run your errands! Also please take my money!
Basically it amounts to either missing some content (being a jerk) or not missing it (being a pushover). I can't think of a single interesting choice off the top of my head.
Second, I don't recall having any "romance" options in BG1 but BG2 keeps flaunting that shit in my face. And every time it catches me off guard.
Imoen: I'm so scared!! Please save me!!! ^^
Option 1: Shut the fuck up you dumb bitch. I never liked you.
Option 2: OH GAWD MY UNDYING LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A BURNING NEEDLE IN MY PENIS
Generally I pick the quickest option to end the conversation, and even then they usually prattle on for several more lines or even paragraphs. Who the fuck talks like this when in the middle of a sewer surrounded by corpses?
Don't get me wrong though I like these games and so far the second one is better in almost every way to the first (with the exception of the added romance crap).