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Posted 9/7/2023, 7:56:00 PM

Baldur's Gate 3's Co-Op Mode Designed to Foster Intimacy and Bonding Between Partners

Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke designed "couples mode" split-screen co-op to create intimate moments and conversations between partners.
Playing BG3 together leads to engaging experiences like reacting to romantic encounters and roleplaying different perspectives.
Vincke credits playing co-op games while his wife was pregnant for nurturing their son's love of gaming.
The complex romance system in BG3 prompts funny, awkward, and bonding moments between couples and friends.
Watching your partner get rejected in BG3 builds connection through shared bitter experiences.

themarysue.com

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9/5/2023

Everyone’s horniness in launch Baldur’s Gate 3 was a bug, not a feature

Larian Studios' boss, Swen Vincke, revealed that the high level of romantic interest from party companions in Baldur's Gate 3 was unintentional and a bug, leading to the approval thresholds being set too low, but has since been fixed to simulate more realistic relationships.

9/5/2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 director says Larian is already working on a new game

Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke is already working on a new game after completing work on the successful DnD RPG game, which will continue to receive patches and support.

9/5/2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 romance is “too overt,” former Dragon Age writer says

Former Dragon Age lead writer and Baldur’s Gate 2 design director David Gaider criticizes Baldur’s Gate 3 for its overt focus on sex and romance, comparing it to beginner-level romance writing, although he still enjoys playing the game.

9/6/2023

What TTRPG Should You Use to Play Baldur’s Gate 3? (It's Not 5e!)

Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that can be divided into two parts: combat and relationships, and while the combat aspect can be emulated using a modified version of Dungeons & Dragons 3.5e, the relationship aspect is better represented by a game like Thirsty Sword Lesbians due to its focus on narrative and emotional influence.

9/9/2023

New Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Shows Companion Approval for Dialogue

A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to see the approval ratings of their companions in dialogue choices, making it easier to navigate relationships and gain maximum approval.

9/16/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Share 5 Key Rules for Enjoying Co-op Play

To maximize the enjoyment of Baldur's Gate 3 co-op, it is important for players to share in the story experience, make decisions through consensus, share loot evenly, and keep party members alive.

9/18/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Keep Discovering New Storylines and Choices on Repeat Playthroughs

Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing the secrets and content they missed on their first playthroughs, highlighting the game's numerous choices and consequences.

9/23/2023

Creative Roleplaying Defeats Bosses Without Combat in Baldur's Gate 3

A player recounts their memorable experiences in Baldur's Gate 3, where their charismatic Paladin successfully out-drank and defeated two powerful bosses through clever conversational options.

9/25/2023

BG3 Player Finds Familiarity in D&D Adventure by Approaching Like a Sims Game

Baldur's Gate 3, a fantasy CRPG, offers elements reminiscent of The Sims 4, allowing players to indulge in character customization and relationships.

9/29/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Choices Revealed in Leaked Script - Romance and Sidequests Impacted by Gaining or Losing Companion Approval

Summary: Interacting with companions in Baldur's Gate 3 can have significant consequences, with certain choices resulting in a loss of approval points, potentially impacting gameplay and romance options.

10/2/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Vampire Astarion Wrecking Havoc on Player Relationships

Baldur's Gate 3 players are reporting that their real-life partners have become infatuated with the Vampire Rogue Astarion, going as far as changing phone backgrounds, dreaming about him, and seeking guides to maximize his approval.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 7:56:00 PM

Baldur's Gate 3's Co-Op Mode Designed to Foster Intimacy and Bonding Between Partners

Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke designed "couples mode" split-screen co-op to create intimate moments and conversations between partners.
Playing BG3 together leads to engaging experiences like reacting to romantic encounters and roleplaying different perspectives.
Vincke credits playing co-op games while his wife was pregnant for nurturing their son's love of gaming.
The complex romance system in BG3 prompts funny, awkward, and bonding moments between couples and friends.
Watching your partner get rejected in BG3 builds connection through shared bitter experiences.

themarysue.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Everyone’s horniness in launch Baldur’s Gate 3 was a bug, not a feature

9/5/2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 director says Larian is already working on a new game

Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke is already working on a new game after completing work on the successful DnD RPG game, which will continue to receive patches and support.

9/5/2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 romance is “too overt,” former Dragon Age writer says

9/6/2023

What TTRPG Should You Use to Play Baldur’s Gate 3? (It's Not 5e!)

9/9/2023

New Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Shows Companion Approval for Dialogue

A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to see the approval ratings of their companions in dialogue choices, making it easier to navigate relationships and gain maximum approval.

9/16/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Share 5 Key Rules for Enjoying Co-op Play

To maximize the enjoyment of Baldur's Gate 3 co-op, it is important for players to share in the story experience, make decisions through consensus, share loot evenly, and keep party members alive.

9/18/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Keep Discovering New Storylines and Choices on Repeat Playthroughs

Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing the secrets and content they missed on their first playthroughs, highlighting the game's numerous choices and consequences.

9/23/2023

Creative Roleplaying Defeats Bosses Without Combat in Baldur's Gate 3

A player recounts their memorable experiences in Baldur's Gate 3, where their charismatic Paladin successfully out-drank and defeated two powerful bosses through clever conversational options.

9/25/2023

BG3 Player Finds Familiarity in D&D Adventure by Approaching Like a Sims Game

Baldur's Gate 3, a fantasy CRPG, offers elements reminiscent of The Sims 4, allowing players to indulge in character customization and relationships.

9/29/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Choices Revealed in Leaked Script - Romance and Sidequests Impacted by Gaining or Losing Companion Approval

10/2/2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Vampire Astarion Wrecking Havoc on Player Relationships