Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours TPT #355: Playing Githyanki & The Kith’rak
Dec 7, 2023
Hosts discuss the resurgence of Githyanki in gaming, thanks to Baldur's Gate 3. They dive into the dramatic events of their Gates of Mourning campaign, exploring Githyanki origins and societal structures. Listeners learn how to effectively portray Githyanki characters, from embracing their culture to opposing it. The episode covers strategies for combat roles and gear against Mind Flayers. Additionally, the Kith'rak build is explored, detailing how to optimize character abilities for fierce dragon-riding combat.
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Episode Spawned By BG3 Hype
- Hosts open by connecting the episode to Baldur's Gate 3 and rising Githyanki interest.
- They note the episode grew out of that game's renewed focus on the race.
BG3 Made Githyanki Approachable
- Baldur's Gate 3 popularized Githyanki by giving players a personal ambassador to their culture.
- That approach made a historically hostile race feel approachable without fully humanizing them.
Hosts Share BG3 Party Choices
- I-Hsien and Shane discuss their Baldur's Gate 3 party choices and companions.
- I-Hsien favored two fighters and Shadowheart while Shane swapped one for Gale.