In D&D - and by extension, Baldur’s Gate 3 - your character interacts with the world based on their stats - Abilities and Skills - and dice rolls. There are things you’ll need to know, but most of them are ubiquitous video game rules at this point. It’s (obviously) not quite as simple as that, but don't be intimidated. The game and its engine serve as character sheet, dice roller, and Dungeon Master. When it comes to mechanics, Baldur’s Gate 3 does all the work for you - it’s a video game, after all. However … You don’t need to know D&D to play Baldur’s Gate If you’re not, though, it makes the game even more intimidating. If you’re familiar with 5th edition, you already understand almost everything that’s going on. The underlying rules are Dungeons & Dragons 5th editionīaldur’s Gate has always been based on D&D, and Baldur’s Gate 3 adheres to the most recent edition of the wildly popular tabletop role-playing game.
These bugs rarely impacted our gameplay or broke the game, and (ideally) they’re only temporary. That’s just part of what early access is. Sometimes the beard physics will go bananas. Sometimes the camera will face the wrong way during a cutscene. That said, it’s also explicitly not finished yet, so bear that in mind while you play. It’s mechanically solid, and glitches are relatively rare. Baldur’s Gate 3 is in early access, so expect bugsįrom our 12 hours or so (so far) with the game, much of Baldur’s Gate 3 feels like a finished product.
In this Baldur’s Gate 3 guide, we’ll warn you about the perils of early access, give you a crash course in the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, talk a little about the quirks of combat, and give some guidance about how to approach conversations, how often to save (a lot), and when to reload your game if you screw up. Whether this is your first experience with a Baldur’s Gate game or you’re a returning player, our beginner’s guide will help you get started. Baldur’s Gate 3 is out in early access, and it’s time to head to Faerun.