Hey, Patient Gamers!

A while ago I bought Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition on GOG and I think it’s time to finally try it. Do you have any advice for a new player? I do enjoy DnD and I’ve played a handful of cRPGs, but I’m not an expert by any measure.

Other than any advice for playing the game, I’d appreciate if you share your opinion on whether you think I should play the first Baldur’s Gate before playing the second? I read somewhere that it’s not a big loss to skip it.