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Hi BG3 community! Currently downloading the game now that I have a computer capable of running it.

I'm at 18gb/119gb and I expect about an hour more of downloading, so I was wondering if anyone had any recommended guides for a new player? Videos, infographics, etc? I like playing as either archers or magic users, if that helps.

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[-] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 13 points 5 days ago

The game isn't designed to be punishing. You can mechanically optimize choices, but you'll drastically limit your story experience when just about any option is viable. This is a game I'd recommend going through the first time without worrying about guides. Make natural choices and see what happens. There are things I remember from earlier playthroughs that I never see any more I guess because I'm optimizing without realizing it.

[-] magic@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 days ago

Gotcha! I'll try my best to play without a guide then.

Though, out of curiosity, is there a need for a map or should I just run around doing whatever I want and eventually I'll beat the game?

[-] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 10 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

The game is really good at guiding you. There might be little nooks and crannies you don't find, but it has a built in map with fog of war so you can see where you haven't been, so if you haven't revealed the end of a road or path you'll be able to see.

Also every quest you take up shows a waypoint even under fog.

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