well the first Baldur's Gate is a lot harder than the 2nd...
that's why people said it sucked...
i sucked at it too in the beginning, so i said the same thing <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
but it's really addictive once u begin...
and it are long games too...
with great stories...
battle system is completely different from FF tho...
but i like it!
and btw did u ever play Diablo II for the pc?
or Planescape Torment which is also a great game!