Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. (Website)

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[No Spoilers] Probably gonna pick up BG3 regardless, but I want to adjust my expectations - does the story have anything to do with BG 1-2 or the Bhaalspawn? (lemmy.world)

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Back in the early pandemic days I played through all of BG 1 and 2 on the switch with a completely fresh character. I loved the scale of the games, how it gradually grew from personal coming of age quest up through a continent-ending plot to resurrect the dead god of murder.

Ever since it was announced I've wondered if BG 3 has anything to do with the previous games. Does the actual plot involve the Bhaalspawn? Or the events of the previous games in a major way, like the iron crisis, Jon Irenicus, the vampires in Amn, etc? No major spoilers, please, since I'm probably going to grab the game anyway, but I want to temper my expectations if it's not a true third installment that follows on the themes of the first two (divinity, the value of a soul, what it means to control your destiny, the danger in being friends with someone immensely powerful, etc).

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[–] Proofofnothing@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

You don't need to have played bg1 or 2. The story has little to no connection other than bring situated in the same world and making references very rarely. There are some easter eggs too.

With that veing said, I know bg1 and 2 may feel a bit clunky and dated but they were amazing and warrant a playthrough. I think they did many things better than bg3 to be honest.