Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn/Gameplay

Character Generation
Before a new game can be started, the main protagonist will have to be created. There are eight steps that need to be done:
 * 1) Gender
 * 2) Race
 * 3) Class
 * 4) Alignment
 * 5) Abilities
 * 6) Skills
 * 7) Appearance
 * 8) Name

Gender
The player has a simple choice between male and female. Male characters will have access to three potential romances. Female characters will only have access to one potential romance. After the gender is selected, a portrait will have to be selected. There are already many portraits available, but custom portraits can be imported.

Race
The player has a choice between Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Gnome, Halfling, Dwarf, and Half-Orc. The race chosen affects which classes can be selected.

Class
There are eleven classes to choose from and some have specialized kits. Humans can choose any class or kit, but non-humans will have some restrictions. Non-humans can, however, choose to multi-class.

Alignment
Alignment affects how well a character may get along with other NPCs or party members.

Abilities

 * Strength
 * Important for fighters


 * Dexterity
 * Important for thieves


 * Constitution
 * Important for rangers


 * Intelligence
 * Important for mages


 * Wisdom
 * Important for priests


 * Charisma
 * Important for druids, bards, and paladins

Skills
The proficiency slots and skills that are available depends on the selected class.
 * Proficiency Slots
 * Bastard Sword
 * Long Sword
 * Short Sword
 * Axe
 * Two Handed Sword
 * Katana
 * Scimitar
 * Dagger
 * War Hammer
 * Club
 * Spear
 * Halberd
 * Flail
 * Mace
 * Quarter Staff
 * Cross Bow
 * Long Bow
 * Short Bow
 * Dart
 * Sling
 * Two Handed Weapon Style
 * Sword and Shield Style
 * Single Weapon Style
 * Two Weapon Style

Appearance
Four colors can be selected for hair, skin, major, and minor clothing. There are ten sound sets to choose from for voiced lines.

Name
Names have a limit of 20 characters.