"Why should I play Baldur's Gate 3?" Is a question that I surprisingly hear quite a lot. Despite Larian Studios' game being highly acclaimed and recognized as one of the best RPGs of all time, there are still people put off by its massive world and (admittedly) complex character builder. However, after seven playthroughs and over a decade as a D&D fan myself, I firmly believe that Baldur's Gate 3 is the perfect opening for folks who have no knowledge of the Forgotten Realms beforehand.
Of course, DnD fans will love Larian Studios' masterpiece as well, but it acts as a great gateway for non-tabletop gamers to experience one of the longest-running and most popular RPG franchises in existence. D&D has been around since the '70s and is an intimidating beast, so seeing Baldur's Gate 3 using it as a base for its gameplay and story can feel like you're going to be buried by a tsunami of lore, mechanics and never-ending homework. But that's far from the truth, and hopefully I can convince you of that.
Below I have rounded up five reasons why everyone should play Baldur's Gate 3, whether you know D&D or not. I've taken my own experiences and my non-D&D playing team mates' thoughts into account, so hopefully, no matter what viewpoint you are coming from, you'll feel confident about venturing into one of the best CRPGs by the time you're done here.
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In the world of tabletop RPG systems, Dungeons and Dragon's 5th Edition is one of the best for new TTRPG players in general. A lot of its mechanics, especially combat, are simpler than past editions, as it is less dense in crunchy features, and leveling up offers limited choices that also affect the overall complexity. Basically, D&D 5e still has a ton to keep track of, which will ask for your attention, but it doesn't throw the whole kitchen sink at you either. CRPGs are intimidating, but I had no issues recommending Baldur's Gate 3 to my non-D&D-playing friends when I learned that it used most of the D&D 5e rules. Baldur's Gate 3 uses a modified version that actually makes it even more simple for newbies too.
Firstly, spellcasters can now change out spells without long rests, and don't need certain components for some. The action economy in combat is also made a lot clearer, and if you are a damage-dealing Cleric main like myself, summoning spells like Spiritual Weapon don't require you to use a bonus action on your turn anymore. As a seasoned D&D player, Baldur's Gate 3's simple system had me trying classes and builds that I had never looked at before. I didn't feel like I needed my encyclopedic knowledge about Clerics to succeed. It's a game that doesn't punish you for getting to grips with it as you go along at your own pace.
A lot of non-D&D players, or potentially turn-based gamer newbies, can get intimidated when looking at the combat in Baldur's Gate 3. After all, this is a CRPG, and that means every move is strategic. Your actions are class and level-dependent, there are actions, bonus actions, and environmental debuffs to affect you. And I haven't even gotten started on spell slots and cantrips if you pick a magic-using class. However, one of the beautiful things about Baldur's Gate 3 is that if you don't want to engage in high-stakes combat all the time, you don't really have to.
I personally love playing as a Bard in the game, and during my first playthrough, without any guides, I still managed to talk my way out of three major boss fights in Act 2. In fact, during The House of Healing mission chain, I didn't have to kill a single person, I just got lucky with my rolls and convinced them to do my job for me. When massive boss fights can be brushed off with high charisma, Baldur's Gate 3 gets significantly less intimidating and a lot more approachable to first-time role players and non D&D fans. Non-combat routes also let you see a part of the D&D experience many don't fully appreciate without first-hand knowledge: how it isn't always about combat, as the gift of the gab can lead to exciting and hilarious situations. So if you're a little daunted by the combat, I highly recommend playing or multiclassing as a Bard, Paladin, or Sorcerer.
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