"Why should I play Baldur's Gate 3?" Is a question that I surprisingly hear quite a lot. Despite Larian Studios' game being highly acclaimed and recognized as one of the best RPGs of all time, there are still people put off by its massive world and (admittedly) complex character builder. However, after seven playthroughs and over a decade as a D&D fan myself, I firmly believe that Baldur's Gate 3 is the perfect opening for folks who have no knowledge of the Forgotten Realms beforehand.
Of course, DnD fans will love Larian Studios' masterpiece as well, but it acts as a great gateway for non-tabletop gamers to experience one of the longest-running and most popular RPG franchises in existence. D&D has been around since the '70s and is an intimidating beast, so seeing Baldur's Gate 3 using it as a base for its gameplay and story can feel like you're going to be buried by a tsunami of lore, mechanics and never-ending homework. But that's far from the truth, and hopefully I can convince you of that.
