Key Takeaways
- The die system in Baldur's Gate 3 dictates outcomes, requiring players to roll above a Difficulty Class to succeed.
- Critical Failures, like rolling a 1 against a DC of 2, can happen, even with a d20 die, creating unexpected challenges.
- Despite setbacks, the game's community thrives on sharing amusing experiences, showcasing creativity in playthroughs.
An unlucky Baldur's Gate 3 player started a new playthrough looking for fun, but they unexpectedly rolled a Critical Failure at the very beginning of their quest. In Baldur's Gate 3, probability plays a key role, since players need to roll a die in order to perform actions or attacks.
The die system in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the game's strongest points, as it keeps the gameplay experience interesting with its random outcomes. All events, including combat actions, are decided by the roll of a die. There are various dice in Baldur's Gate 3, but the most used one is the d20, meaning a die with 20 sides to decide their fate. To achieve a successful outcome, players must equal or surpass the Difficulty Class they are given. For example, if they want to perform an attack and the DC is 10, a player must roll at least a 10 to land a hit. The lower the DC, the more chances players have to perform their desired action. And yet, even the easiest die rolls can have the worst possible result, as was the case for one Baldur's Gate 3 fan.
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Reddit user Relative-Zombie-3932 shared how they started a new Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough, but luck was not on their side. When trying to rescue Shadowheart in the game's prologue, they rolled a 1 against a very low DC of 2, resulting in a Critical Failure. Since it was a d20 die, the chances of failing were only one in twenty, but still possible. Shadowheart is the strongest companion in Baldur's Gate 3, so missing the chance to have her join the team at the very start of a run is very unfortunate.
Baldur's Gate 3 Player Rolls Critical Failure from the Very Start
Relative-Zombie-3932 shared the incredible die result with other players while jokingly stating that their new playthrough was "off to a great start." Not all hope was lost, however, since they already had Lae'zel as a companion to free Shadowheart regardless. Under the post, players found their bad luck hilarious too, but they encouraged the original poster by saying their character, named "Big Joey," would endure any hardship. As unlikely as it sounds, rolling a Critical Failure is not uncommon, even using advantages. One Baldur's Gate 3 player rolled two Critical Failures at once, negating any shot at success.
Baldur's Gate 3 recently celebrated its first anniversary, and its playerbase still goes strong with fans constantly sharing the hilarious moments they experience while playing. They also get very creative in their playthroughs, with one Baldur's Gate 3 building an Underwear Thrower for combat. There may not be a confirmed sequel yet, but there is still plenty of content for fans to enjoy in Baldur's Gate 3.
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Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
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Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
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- Top Critic Rating:96/100 Critics Recommend:98%
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Platform(s)
- PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- X|S Enhanced
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
- Cross Save
- yes
- Cross-Platform Play
- Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't support crossplay
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- Baldur's Gate 3
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