Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours TPT #351: Cribbing From Baldur's Gate 3 & Game Review
Oct 26, 2023
Dive into the vibrant world of Baldur's Gate 3, where mechanics and storytelling shine. Discover how the game can inspire your tabletop campaigns, from innovative item use to deep NPC interactions. Explore the pros and cons of character customization and the challenge of integrating moral choices. Hear critiques on gameplay quirks, from UI frustrations to quest order chaos. Finally, find out why this game deserves a spot in your collection and its cultural impact on the RPG landscape.
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Smart Mechanical Tweaks For CRPGs
- Larian changed 5e mechanics for a CRPG context, like making using items a bonus action to fit turn-based 3D play.
- These changes reveal smart design choices that could influence future tabletop rules adaptations.
Funnel Choices Toward Shared Milestones
- Funnel different player choices toward the same story milestones while varying tools and resources they acquire.
- Use divergent paths to change how players overcome roadblocks, not to force wholly separate finales.
Verticality As Tactical Design
- BG3 uses vertical design instead of sprawling horizontal battles to create fresh tactical puzzles.
- Verticality changes ranges, gravity interactions, and forces more dynamic encounter design.