Is Baldur's Gate 2 and 3 connected?

It is connected in that it takes place in the same area and some characters from the earlier games show up as a result of it being the same area. But its not a direct sequel, the story of those games is wrapped up. This is a new adventure.
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Is baldurs gate 3 a continuation from 2?

Yes. The story takes place 100 years after the events in Baldur's Gate 2 and shortly after the events of Descent into Avernus.
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Does baldurs gate 3 have anything to do with baldurs gate 2?

Despite being the third game in a dense, lore-filled franchise, Baldur's Gate 3 is kind of a standalone story set in the same world. It's so far removed from its predecessors that it's set over 120 years after the events of Baldur's Gate 2. That's not to mention that it's the work of an entirely different studio.
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Is baldurs gate 1 and 2 important to 3?

Not really. There are a few characters from the first two games that make a cameo appearance but the plot is not related to the previous games and it set at another time. It's pretty much standalone. Some background lore knowledge of D&D would help though.
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Can you play Baldur's Gate 3 without playing the first 2?

Yes. You can jump right in. The history of BG1 and BG2 is decades past and anything you are missing should be filled in when it comes up in Act 2/3. From what I experience in early access, my knowledge from multiple play throughs of BG1/2 was generally unimportant.
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Baldur's Gate 3 : Do I Need To Play BG1 & BG2 ???

How long after BG2 is BG3?

Everything that has happened to Baldur's Gate between the events of BG1 and BG3. Baldur's Gate 3 takes place roughly 124 years after the events of Baldur's Gate 2. Lots of major events have taken place between that span of time.
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Is baldurs gate 3 similar to baldurs gate 1 and 2?

How does Baldur's Gate 3 compare to the previous games in the series? It's not comparable at all. BG3 is nothing like its predecessors. As in, has essentially nothing in common with any of its predecessors other than its title.
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Are baldurs gate 1 and 2 worth playing before 3?

There's a couple of nods toward the original series but nothing to sink 60 hours of gameplay into unless you want to. They are very different games. I'd say it's worth it. I started playing BG2 back in 1999-2000, then got BG1 a bit later.
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 max level?

The level cap in Baldur's Gate 3 is 12, having previously been 5 prior to the full release of the game. It's highly unlikely that we'll see further updates or expansions in the future that raise the cap beyond level 12, due to the complexity it adds when accounting for high-level spells and powers.
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Will there be a Baldur's Gate 4?

We're not going to make Baldur's Gate 4, which everybody is expecting us to do. We're going to move on, we're going to move away from D&D, and we're going to start making a new thing,” Vincke said during the interview.
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How old is jaheira in BG3?

She tends to make jokes out of serious situations and will approve the player to do so as well. Despite being such a wizened veteran of numerous wars, she maintains a healthy sense of humour and does not mind when she is the butt of a good joke. During the events of the game, Jaheira is roughly 150 years old.
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Can I play baldurs Gate 3 solo?

You can play Baldur's Gate 3 solo by either ignoring companions or recruiting them and dismissing them to your camp. Playing solo can be a challenging experience, however, you can finish the entire game solo on Tactician difficulty.
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How is Minsc alive in BG3?

While they were statues, Minsc and Boo didn't age. After being struck by wild magic, Minsc and Boo reverted to flesh and resumed their heroic ways. They are currently members of an adventuring party called the Heroes of Baldur's Gate.
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Is level 12 max in BG3?

Summary. Baldur's Gate 3 is based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e but has a maximum level of 12, not the tabletop RPG's maximum level of 20. Expansion of the level cap is unlikely. Higher-level spells and stronger villains in late-game DnD make it challenging to continue Baldur's Gate 3 past level 12 in a video game format.
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Is Baldur's Gate 2 a direct sequel?

It is the sequel to 1998's Baldur's Gate and was released for Microsoft Windows in September 2000. Following its predecessor, the game takes place in the Forgotten Realms, a fantasy campaign setting, and is based on the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition rules.
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How does Baldur's Gate 3 connected to 1 and 2?

Part 2 is a direct sequel to part 1. You play as (and can import) your main character you create from BG1 into its expansions and BG2. BG3 is the independent one though characters from the first two make an appearance and are playable.
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What does CRPG stand for?

(Computer Role Playing Game) Role playing on the computer, typically in a fantasy environment, although some take place in a medieval setting. A major characteristic of CRPGs is the user's ability to move freely throughout the venue.
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How many hours can you get out of Baldur's Gate 3?

Larian has always given the official length of a “normal” Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough at between 75-100 hours. That's one playthrough, normal combat, normal exploration, fixed decision making, beginning to end.
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 a AAA game?

BG3 is a AAA game, and its developer is an indie dev, so both. Originally posted by DDkiki: They are pretty rare phenomenon of a large, but still Independent studio, producing AAA games. So answer is - both.
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Which is better Baldur's Gate 1 or 2?

If players are forced to choose between the first two titles, Baldur's Gate 2 should be the go-to choice for its more user-friendly experience. While lovers of high fantasy will undoubtedly enjoy the original Baldur's Gate, it may be too slow-paced and directionless for most people to casually enjoy.
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Which Baldur's Gate 2 should I play first?

Start with "Shadows of Amn" ("Throne of Bhaal" is the continuation of the story of "Shadows of Amn"). "Black Pits" is just a standalone arena-mode. Not bad, but not related to the story and quite difficult.
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Do you ever go to baldurs gate in BG3?

You won't reach Baldur's Gate until you reach the game's third act. This took me a little over 60 hours, but can go significantly faster if you mainline the story quests and ignore most of the side content. This is a major turning point in both the story and the game.
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What version of D&D is Baldur's Gate 2 based on?

For all editions, the game follows 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, licensed by Wizards of the Coast.
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What version of D&D is Baldur's Gate based on?

It is the first game in the Baldur's Gate series and takes place in the Forgotten Realms, a high fantasy campaign setting, using a modified version of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) 2nd edition rules.
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