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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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I haven't played any Baldur's Gate games before but I've heard so much about this game that I'm going to buy it.

However, before I start, I always wonder about this: some games allow you to unlock any weapon at some point in the game, and if you miss one in some quest you can always go back. If you accidentally sell one you can buy it back or forge a new one again, or have it respawn. If you want some other class you can switch later.

Other games are not like that, and if you screw up or aren't aware of [full in the blank] then you can't unlock something.

What's the story with BG3? Do I need to be careful and plan before going on missions?

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[–] AngusOReily 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here's a place where modders are your friends. There's a mod for all items already out there that just dumps a bag in you camp with every item in the game. Not something I'd do at the start of the game, but as you play, if you realize you missed something, just mod it in.

For example, I just found out that I made a.choice at the end of Act 2 that skipped out on a strong weapon. It's tied to a specific companion's personal quest, you have to bring them, and you have to select a specific dialogue choice essentially asking for a reward. I'm playing as a pretty run of the mill good guy, so I figured "hey, no need to reward me, just doing good for the sake of it." That was like 40 hours ago. I'd like to play around with that weapon, so I'm gonna mod it in.

Otherwise, a lot of the strongest gear is available in shops or along major quests. There are, however, a lot of items hidden behind obscurity. And the game does lock out old areas after a while, but usually prompts you before doing so. It's also probable that some things are story locked; make certain choices, get certain results. I don't think you can get absolutely everything in one playthrough.

I'd say it's a great enough game that the FOMO can take a back seat, but that's just for me.

[–] monkey 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is the Act 2 personal quest >!Wyll's?!<

[–] AngusOReily 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes. They have to come along to the end of the act. Which makes sense given what's happening at the end of the act.

[–] monkey 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I managed to get that one, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything else,or so that I'd consider it for my next playthrough