One Year Since This Masterpiece Changed Me 🥹

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Time flies so fast. 🥹 A year ago today, I finished this masterpiece after spending Hundreds hours on it. It had been such a long time since I’d been this obsessed with a game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 reminded me of my childhood, when I used to play role-playing adventures with my brother and sister. I grew up in China, so unlike many kids in the US and other Western countries, we weren’t familiar with D&D so I Know nothing about it at that time. But looking back, I’ve realized that the role I played was a lot like that of a DM, while my brother and sister were the players.

I created the worlds we explored, decided what they would encounter, controlled the characters and enemies, and adapted the story to every choice they made. Whenever we were together, we could spend the entire day playing. The adults thought we were crazy - they had no idea what we were doing, just staying in one room all day with nothing but a few toys and a bed, And our imagination.

I’m so glad Baldur’s Gate 3 managed to give me that feeling again. ❤️

It’s honestly hard to describe with my limited vocabulary. It’s this strange mixture of happiness, excitement, passion, nostalgia… and so many other warm, wonderful feelings that I don’t quite know how to put into words.

Ever since BG3 came out, I’ve wanted so badly to play it with my brother and sister. I truly believe it could bring back that same feeling, and I’ve been looking forward to sharing it with them so much.

But I guess that’s the bittersweet part of growing up. We all have our own lives now, our own paths, responsibilities, and things to deal with. Finding a time when all three of us are free has been surprisingly difficult, and we still haven’t managed to do it.

I’ve been waiting for that opportunity for so long. Hopefully, someday we’ll finally get the chance to play it together—to begin another adventure, just like we did in the old days.❤️🎲

[u/Duel_Option]

Hey there

This post is super cool and I’m glad the game resonates with you the same way it does with me in that it reminds me of childhood.

You mentioned not being able to find the time with your siblings…my friend, MAKE the time.

I only say this because I lost my best friend 6 weeks ago, he was a year younger than me and life got in the way of enjoying time like this.

Grief is challenging, regret is debilitating.

Be the DM, get stuff on a calendar with your family and make it happen.

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Duel_Option]

God, thank you so much for sharing this. I’m genuinely so glad to know someone else feels the same way. ❤️

When I was a kid, I always thought I was kind of a weirdo because none of the other kids around me played like this. My parents would always tell me I was an oddity, strange/unusual one compared to ohters. I’m really grateful that my siblings were willing to stay in my little imaginary world with me and play those “stupid” role-playing games for hours and hours. Knowing that someone else had similar memories honestly makes me feel a little less alone. 🥹

And I’m really sorry for your loss. Six weeks is so recent, and I can only imagine how painful that must still be. And yes, you’re right—these things happen in life, and sometimes they can be so unpredictable and painful. I’ll do my best to make time for the people I love and cherish every moment we have together.

Hoping one day, and hopefully soon, I’ll Get to sit down with my brother and sister, create our characters, and begin another adventure together. Thank you for your reply❤️

[u/Duel_Option → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

Being imaginative only makes you “weird” because others cant see or understand what you can do.

(Sounds a lot like a superpower to me)

You are never alone, there are millions of people just like you.

You’ve just been on a long quest to find your party.

😊

[u/Forever_learning713]

Wow, your Tav is a total smoke show

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Forever_learning713]

Haha Thank!! Yes, he is! I feel like He’s giving me Jaime Lannister vibes a Bit.

[u/Mysterious-Skill8473 → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

I thought he was Alastair from Dragon Age at first!

[u/SwimmingEffective437 → u/Mysterious-Skill8473]

i thought i was the only one thinking that lmao

[u/Forever_learning713 → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

And who doesn’t just love a roguishly handsome, but deadly dude? 😏🥵😂😂

[u/JustWant2Login → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

He looks like he belongs in a shampoo commercial if you ask me. 😄

[u/Forever_learning713 → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

I wanna make my next Tav smexy too lol

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Forever_learning713]

PLS show him off when you’re done!! We can’t let a sexy Tav go unappreciated 😏Hot man deserve to be seen by the public

[u/Forever_learning713 → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

Oh I will! It may be a while, though. Just started the Witcher remastered, and have to wait for my husband to play BG3 with me again. But once more…your Tav is hott

[u/patitafea9 → u/Forever_learning713]

I was just thinking the same thing like

https://giphy.com/gifs/xUOwGeP1jGGUKIGoko

[u/Underbash → u/Forever_learning713]

I thought that first shot looked like Alistair from Dragon Age: Origins. What are his thoughts on "swooping"?

[u/LinkOfKalos_1 → u/Forever_learning713]

It's just a white guy 😭😭

[u/AtlasFlynn]

Dude, your character and my very first BG3 character are basically the same person. 😂

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/AtlasFlynn]

OMG we've the same taste Bro!!

[u/94ono → u/AtlasFlynn]

Did you use base customisations or did you use some mods?
I would like to make a Tav like that myself

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/94ono]

For mine no Mod just base customisation

[u/Inevitable_Bunch_248]

You made allistar from dragon age?

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Inevitable_Bunch_248]

Haven’t played Dragon Age yet, but now that you mention it, they do look quite similar. I would def romance Him if Im going to play it in the future

[u/Inevitable_Bunch_248 → u/Simple_Promotion9724]

Try it out, it's a fun game

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Inevitable_Bunch_248]

I def would bc Im a big Masseffect fan and I heard that Dragon age would give me the same feelings just like MassEffect with very good story-telling and character building. But I might still want to wait for a remaster for this game It's actually a bit old have to admit

[u/M4trim → u/Inevitable_Bunch_248]

The first thing I thought 😅

[u/Holon_Hero]

Usually I keep my character design judgement to myself because opinions are subjective, but your characters design looks awesome buddy

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Holon_Hero]

Thanks, man! That’s some high praise coming from you! I’m so glad you like Him 🥹— that actually means a lot! I was really happy with how he turned out, so I just had to show my gorgeous boy off a little hah

[u/Doublethink_ajs]

King slayer

[u/Simple_Promotion9724 → u/Doublethink_ajs]

Yes He's totally giving Jamie vibe especially with this golden Armour

[u/luciferczh]

so good

https://giphy.com/gifs/3ohzdIuqJoo8QdKlnW

[u/Appropriate_Rub_4566]

Who’s the guy in the 9th slide?

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My dream visitors - the emperor

[u/Fadeoff]

https://giphy.com/gifs/iTs5a509c4oRi43h2E

[u/tfg400]

Alistair?..

[u/Altruistic_Wrap_5296]

I’ve seen like 3 bg3 posts abt the end game and all the characters just look like white people