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I took a break from playing Baldur's Gate 3 to watch this video.

Anyone else find it sad we are so thankful that a game studio is not ripping us off?

We have to remember the miserable situation Larian was after the release of Divinity: Dragon Commander. It was not ready but they were forced to release it. That’s a very common story, but Larian decided the only way out of these predicaments is to go their own way. I supported the crowdfunding of Divinity: Original Sin on the basis of that alone. It almost bankrupted them, it could have been a sad tale of a studio going the way of the dodo, but instead we got a huge success story. I think it’s inspiring.

I cannot express how happy I am this game is doing so well. I’m praying this will set a new standard

When developers play their games things changes a lot. I remember seeing the biggest changes in DbD come after developers were cornered and kind of forced into playing the game.

Pro tip. Play as a barb and keep dead goblins in your inventory. They can be thrown like other weapons.

This game plays like a great book. Just one more chapter, just one more chapter. Just one more quest, just one more quest. You sit down at 7pm and decide to play for a couple hours before you catch some shut eye. Next thing you know, it’s 6am, the sun’s coming up and you’re alarms going off telling you to wake up for work.

What is even more impressive, is that the game is A ROLEPLAY TURN BASED GAME. Mostly people look at turn based games and its a no way for them, but the game have 700k+ players simultaneously. Its really impressive. The game is a masterpiece.

Sven said he has played the game about a dozen times already. (He did cheat to skip parts), but he said he tried all dialogue/races/classes. what a fucking trooper!

Would be amazing if they release a map creator DLC that you can create your own campaign. The potential for DnD-like streams would be great.

They need to make more games like this with no microtransactions

Woke up at 5 AM on Sunday and started playing the game. It was around 10:30 PM I realized what time it was and wondered what the hell happened to time and where it went. Time literally disappeared playing the game. I had to eventually stop to go do a few things before Monday morning at the office. Game is addictive fun and your choices changes a whole lot of stuff in the game in how events play out. Literally your choices changes stuff a lot which is dam cool.

Cant wait to see him play a human barbarian

Its a great game, very adult minded. It feels like the days of yore when people looked forward to each 'feature complete' game.

As an old school pen and paper RPG player I can confirm this is the most faithful adaptation of an RPG ever transferred to a video game. Also it’s a true sequel to the original Baldurs Gate games, a real masterpiece.

Playing baldurs gate 3 makes my heart skip a beat, that same feeling i had as a kid playing Morrowind, Oblivion, and skyrim. Its like Larian Studio's is giving me a hug while playing ❤

It is amazing watching all these content producers who have come to terms with lowering their own expectations over the past ten+ years suddenly realizing again that they can and SHOULD expect more from RPG studios.

BG3 is the first game in 10 years where I get ready for working thinking about getting home from work so I can play BG3. I don't even like turn based games. This game is an anomaly with how amazing it is.

I don’t have the words for how much I love this game. It’s like ecstasy.

I'm an old gamer and I played BG1 and BG2 when they came out decades ago and I loved it then as I'm loving BG 3 now. I'm happy that young gamers are getting into the cRPG genre. This is the kind of laid back game you play slowly, for weeks, months and years. Learning party mechanics and how to synergize spells and skills. Saving often is key, reloading and replaying again and again, and trying different tactics and strategies in order to get your party out of sticky situations. Back then we didn't have youtube and reddit and the advantage of walkthroughs and build guides. BG2 had a pretty thick manual which I had to read just to figure out what spells and skills to use. lol. Wish I could control more party members in BG3 though but I'm really enjoying the game and looking forward to more cRPG releases in the future.

BG3 coming out is a huge wake up call for gamers and devs alike. We need more games like this so there's a contrast between what's good business practice and whats absolute toxic like all the triple As we get nowadays. I'm gonna hold on to my money now and wait for more games from Larian Studio or any other studio out there trying to do what's right.

My only regret is not taking the entire week off to play more.

Larian put in the work in all facets. Feedback, Fans, Gameplay and Source material faithfulness. They deserve the god damn best. BUY THIS GAME. It is a masterpiece

This game has absolutely blown me away and may be overshooting the Witcher 3 as my favorite game of all time. . .and I'm not even finished yet, lol. I've been playing since patch 3 of early access and watching the evolution of it has been. . .a once in a lifetime thing almost. And the reaction of all the other developers. . .they're scared that they're going to have to step the fuck up and stop being lazy and greedy. We need to talk with our wallets and hold their feet to the fire. I'm also praying that the success of this game brings in a new wave of turn based RPGs and the like because damn do I feel like a tactician genius sometimes. . .and an absolute dumbass at other times, lol. And the dice rolls, sometimes I'm nail biting to see if I make my checks. . .but sometimes failing gets you a "funner" outcome. It's such a fun experience.

Only problem with playing the game is you don't want to stop but when you do, 10+ hours have gone by and you've only explored the first area.

Word by mouth is truly a powerful thing especially if a game was made FOR the players and out of love and passion. People will try and support great games. BG3 deserves all the praise and success it is currently getting.

I think a lot of people think turn based rpg = jrpg style turn based battles where the combat happens in a separate mode/phase. But in BG3 the environment of the game map in integral to the combat itself, I think most people unfamiliar with that kind of gameplay will appreciate the difference after playing and getting used to it.

I spent 2 hours on one single fight in BG3 after which I slept as a rose because this game is simply amazing

Them making a feature complete game actually makes me want to support them more with my money. The monetization has gotten out of hand and this is so refreshing. These devs act like they forgot how to make good games. BG3 walked in the industry board room, looked every other publisher in the eye, laid their big d*ck on the table and asked “what are you gonna do to compete when we drop?” Bring back good games man fuck. I’m hopping into BG3 this weekend because I’ve seen all I need to see. This is a 100% worth the try.

This game was in the top 1% of all games even in beta. Now its the number 1 game. The Best game ever made

How could the Bald God not play BALDur's Gate? It's his destiny

The original baldurs gate was what got me into gaming when I was child. Happy this generation gets to play such masterpiece of game and hope it has the same effect it had on me.

ive never played DnD, and im absolutely hooked! its immersive, and story packed. i have 5 kids and ive played 22 hrs in 2.5 days..... i cant remember the last time i had this much fun with a video game!

I've never played a crpg before but i play dnd so I've been absolutely loving it. What's craziest to me is the amount of people giving this a shot that dont like crpg's or even dnd. Truly a massive W for larian

I played D4 for 4 weeks. Not opening it until I complete BG3 2-3 times. I'm on my first playthrough and it's magical. Reminds me of the good old days NOT in a sentimental way, BUT in actual content and delivery. Fantastic game.

As a huge fan of dragon age origins. This game finally recaptured the same joy and excitement I had playing dao that I haven't had in a very long time (playing video games that is). Top 5 game for me honestly

Playing BG3 feels like the only limit is my own creativeness and imagination.

Im so pumped not just because of what this success means for the gaming industry, but because of what the baldurs gate series means to me personally. As i kid i went from put put goes to the zoo and freddy fish directly into baldurs gate 1 and naturally my mind was absolutely blown. Its the origin of my interest in gaming, storytelling, and high fantasy in general.

We need more games to release like this for companies to realise how much people value, miss and will play a game that releases with no microtransations, full featured and made with love

This Game is a Masterpiece. It runs smooth, koop just works, no major bugs so far, gameplay is crazy versatile and unlimited choices how to play are possible etc. I honestly dont remember ever played such a good game for MANY Years. Have like 70 hours and iam not finished with act 1. The world is huge and keeps you busy all the time. I honestly never got bored in this 70 hours. In other games there are almost always stuff you dont want to do. I havent experienced this yet in Baldurs Gate 3. It is truly the best Game in so many Aspects for me. It is crazy how many stuff we get here. Feels almost weird to get such a game. Without crazy bugs, crashes, etc. Really blowing away. Call me Fanboy if you want. I never played roundbased combat Games like this. And still it got me. Nothing is even comparable atm. Give me more of such games. Will need them in like 1-2k hours when i truly have done everything in this one ;-)

Larian Studios top tier for rpg games, and honestly a lot of crpg developers are so amazing and truly care about the community they create for. The developers of Xcom, Wasteland 3, Pathfinder WotR, and Solasta CotM come to mind. They are all fantastic games that are very well made.

I'm a CRPG fan going all the way back to Ultima III. I'm glad to see a game of this type get the funding to really do it justice, and I'm glad to see this genre getting attention from people who might not normally be attracted to it. I've heard of people buying this game even though they aren't into this genre just because they want to support a studio that is doing things right. It is making me think back to Elden Ring. Since challenging action combat is not something that my god-awful reflexes and general lack of patience for physical activity can handle, I didn't buy that game or get into it, but from watching videos, it looks like a masterpiece of its genre. Maybe I should consider buying it. I might not get far, but I'm probably competent enough to at least tinker around in the world a little and get some feel for what it is like, and supporting a company that is doing everything right in an industry that gets so much wrong feels like the right thing to do. Maybe Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 will inspire some other developers to push the envelope in the right direction - no cash shop, no battle passes, no Denuvo - simply a complete experience that is a work of art rather than a corporate cash grab.

Keep in mind that unlike elder ring, bg3 is on gog too. So it's pretty much safe to say that bg3 is if not over a million, a little short

Maybe it's just me, but when you start constantly thinking about the choices you made and what the other outcomes could've been WITHOUT wanting to look them up, and instead experience it yourself, that is a masterclass of an RPG. Pro-tip: Multiclass. Just do it.

I loved Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, still play them to this day. I also played Divinity 2 which was really awesome so I am currently downloading BG3 based off of all of the good things I've heard and hope it lives up to the hype!

a playthrough with Mcconnell would be great

One of my top rpg of all time already and I'm only 20ish hours in. Larian deserves all the praise they are getting, they truly respect their players.

i cant stop playing Baldurs gate. Every turn i take the game surprises me. Im almost 80 hours in and still feel like i just started❤

Please play it on stream. It wont be boring because people want to see your decisions compared to their own

It's an amazing game and I haven't really liked turn based games. However my husband and I started playing on release day at 9M and next thing we know it's 7 am. We love it, it's the only game we have actually been playing. The whole weekend it's all we played. You get so involved in the game you don't even notice how much time has passed. It's a complete game, Larian did an amazing job on it.

65 hours in and still so much to do! I've giggled like a child and applauded extacticly at some cutscenes (given I'm a long time fan of Baldur's Gate and Faerun lore in general). The game is so carefully made, with so much little details and multiple ways to approach situations. Larian is spoiling us, and it's gonna be hard to get back to lesser and inferior games after that 😂

Not a fan of CRPGs, but I’m loving this game with all the freedom you have throughout the experience!

For the first time in xx years after buying this game I feel like it was money well spent. Such a great feeling. And also ... Activision 🤣🤣🤣 This is how you release a game ! BIG congrats to Larian studios!

also baldurs gate 3 has an option to pair it with twitch in the menus and your viewers can pick dialogs and a bunch of other stuff really cool

Just got the game today. Been a long time since I’ve played a turn based game. Taking some time getting used to it. But loving the game

The game is amazing in coop. Feels like a true RPG with your friends.

This ain't my type of game but with how the devs made the game makes me wanna buy it now.

I had Speak with Aninals and talked to a random rat. Turned out he had a toothache because chipped his tooth on an "evil thing". From there on it lead to one thing and another and then another. This game is amazing.

BG 1-2 set the expectations high and I have to say BG 3 went way over and beyond of those expectations....I spent insane amount of time to talk with everybody as the voice acting is uneartly and brilliant (speaking with goblins was a Snatch feeling :D)

I am having a blast playing Baldur's Gate 3, sorry Diablo 4 you are now on the back burner. I do not know what I am doing half the time but learning as I go and having my choices affect the story line is just straight out fun!

This game has brought me back to feeling like a kid again playing a game and truly being happy. Thank you larian studio 💯

I mainly buy games after it has been out for a couple years and they are on sale on Steam. But I am so impressed with Larian and Baldur's Gate, I went ahead and purchased it.

If possible everyone should support this game, just as a statement that a good product should succeed and prompt more!

I FKING LOVE BALDURS GATE!!!! Played 14 hours straight upon buying the game and only had to sleep because of appointment 😂

A few friends and I were going through the first part of ot for our third or fourth time and one says "this is the first game I've played so far where making multiple characters and going through the starting areas again felt fun." And for me it just really feels like dnd. Granted some things were changed. But still feels like dnd

So great that Larian has delivered! And many discovering this studio, or turn based genre, or just realizing what games should be like after been fed horseshit for years by some big players. Ps. Ive been a fan since divine divinity back in 2002

This game is fun as hell and it has given me goosebumps multiple times...

2023 Baldur's Gate 'GOTY' - Would be just amazing, for the last two years having no microtransactions/single-player games winning these awards.

I've already been playing 100 hours and haven't even left act 1. This game is absolutely unreal. It is so fucking good. There's so many ways to solve problems and play, it can get overwhelming lol loving every minute

This game is actually hard it makes me think. Every decision you make has consequences

Larian learned from the Divinity-series and managed to even improve from that. This is how development should be!

Even Mconnell is playing it. He’s an oathbreaker edgelord Paladin

16:30 the fantastic showcase from the "DMC Guy" in FFXVI I would not forget that

It's funny!!!! i'm actually excited for a expansion already simply because i want to give this studio more money simply because they don't require me to spend more money to play a complete game.

Everything about this, and the rallying of the community behind it, brings great joy to my heart

Hades was feature-complete by the way. All the way. Insanely good games still exist. Thankfully for us.

I keep seeing: "Turn-based is boring to me.' Bro, it challenges you in so many different ways, how could it possibly be boring? The sheer amount of things you can do in combat is insane, it's PURE creativity. If you think that's boring, that's a YOU problem.

Larion studios is just so damn good in general. They have done 3 huge RPG titles and all of them slap. And they did it with a pretty damn small studio.

you should play it. my first game in DnD, dont even know what DnD is, but damn im surprised every day playing. and all the things that usually frustrates players were carefuly designed not to. very player friendly

2 decades later and they make me feel just as good as I did when playing BG2 for the first time. Congrats Larian Studios

Love this game so far. Refreshing to have a finished game.

I'm not that big into games like this but something about this one is special. I've put in some good hours in this game and the time is flying. I am happily surprised how much fun this is.

For me it has this original gothic, skyrim and witcher vibes with a well told story, many features and possibilities

In one past interview about the founding of Larian Studios on Gamespot i believe. Sven told the story about Divinity Original Sin 1 putting the company almost out of business. They had to release the game in a somewhat unfinished state because the banks gave them a hard deadline on a monday to return a large some of money. So they released and the game became a big success and Larian had the money to pay back the greedy banks. One small thing about Belgium culture if you fail to pay off the banks and your business goes bankrupt. You cut every single oppertunity to restart a business, because the banks won't lend you any money. If you fail, you failed and there is no Reset button. So imagine the stress Sven and the team had at the time.

We need more of this so much it’s great to get the word out we need complete games again in tired of huge popular games that are only %70 done

I really hope the BG3 team is basking in the limelight rn they deserve it

GoW:R, Elden Ring, Hogwarts, Dead Space, RE4, Metroid Prime, Jedi Survivor, FFXVI were all feature complete at launch with maybe some minor preorder bonus exceptions. TotK has some Amiibo nonsense, but is otherwise very complete. We will also be getting Spider-Man 2 and Starfield later this year. Feature complete games don’t seem all that rare to me. Some, but certainly not all, of these games are also less buggy than BG3.

With this and Remnant 2, it's great to see feature complete, AA/indy (at AAA quality) games with no microtransaction BS come out and succeed.

Modern companies expect such ridiculously high profit margins compared to that of previous eras. Most games are ruined by companies cynically squeezing every last drop of potential profit out of the game to the detriment of the players experience.

This game is a masterpiece, absolutely love it

Absolutely a must play game. I was super skeptical about turn based combat, but goddamn does it actually add a LOT

[Persuasion] Just play the game. It will be fun. Watching you play it will be fun.

Dude, this reminds me of the Witcher 3 it’s a once in a gaming generation masterpiece. You should play it.

Bobby Kotick would ACTUALLY be holding a phial of poison, mumbling something about killing his assistant.

Bro i just wait for my salary to finally buy the game

Between Fromsoft , and larian , there’s enough content to keep a casual like me entertained for years. I just wish one of these studios would buy the Command and Conquer franchise and bring it back to life.

This game had me playing for 30 hours str8, haven't done that since I was a kid lol.

"Content creators changes their minds to catch up with popular thing" never seen that one before...

This game is bigger due to DND the dnd community is huge and been waiting for a game like this

The game is great. Got to 60hours of playtime already.