Is it worth playing Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 after 3?

Yes, Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 are worth playing after BG3, but with caveats: they offer deep lore, amazing stories, and nostalgia-driven callbacks, but expect significantly older graphics, real-time-with-pause combat (not turn-based), and a steeper learning curve; they're not necessary for understanding BG3's plot but enrich the world for dedicated fans who can tolerate dated mechanics.
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Should you play BG1 and 2 before 3?

No, you do not need to play {!nav}Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 before {!nav}Baldur's Gate 3, as BG3 is a standalone story with new characters and a separate main plot, but playing the originals offers richer lore, deeper appreciation for returning characters, and a fuller understanding of the world's history for fans of the series. BG3 is a modern game and its story is accessible to newcomers, though it's filled with "fanservice" callbacks and easter eggs for long-time players. 
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Does BG3 actually have 17000 endings?

So, while BG3 doesn't really have 17,000 completely unique endings, there are at least 17,000 variations on the endings it has.
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Are Baldurs Gate 1 and 2 worth?

Baldur's Gate 1 is pretty good, Baldur's Gate 2 is a masterpiece of RPG gaming. That depends entirely how much retro you can stomach. They are still great games but they will feel ridiculously dated to people that are used to modern games. Mods can help a little bit, but not too much.
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Should I start with BG1 or 2?

It's better to start with BG1 so you can learn the mechanics, and also because of the story. If you're sure you're gonna like the serie, you should definitly start with BG1, start at level 1 and discover how everything works, and you will find BG2 even more amazing.
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Why BG3 players should try Baldur's Gate 1 & 2

Can you romance in BG1?

No, the original Baldur's Gate 1 (BG1) barely has romance, but the Enhanced Edition (BGEE) added limited flirts and introductions for characters who become major romance options in Baldur's Gate 2 (BG2), with more in-depth storylines really kicking off in BG2 and its expansion, Siege of Dragonspear (SoD). BGEE includes some new NPCs (like Neera, Dorn, and Rasaad) with basic romance arcs, while popular BG1 companions like Jaheira and Viconia become fully romanceable in BG2.
 
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What level should you be before entering Act 2 BG3?

You should aim to be Level 6 or 7 when entering Act 2 (the Shadow-Cursed Lands) in Baldur's Gate 3, ideally finishing Act 1 by completing the Underdark and Mountain Pass for sufficient XP; Level 6 is the minimum, while Level 7 is great for tackling tougher encounters, especially in the early parts of Act 2 like the Githyanki Crèche or the inn fight. 
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 LGBTQ?

These are major and significant NPCs for several quests. So, can you be gay in Baldur's Gate 3? The answer is a resounding 'yes!
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Why do girls like Baldurs Gate?

A large amount of the romance scenes are fluffy, cute, and transformative. And for the spicy people, well, there's something for everyone. Without a shadow of a doubt, Baldur's Gate 3 was made for the girlies. I mean, who doesn't want to have a whirlwind romance while saving the world from imminent doom?
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How many hours is Baldur's Gate 1?

When focusing on the main objectives, Baldur's Gate is about 44 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 102 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Why is Larian quitting BG3?

Larian dropped Baldur's Gate 3 development (DLC/sequel) because the team felt creatively drained after a long development cycle, lacked internal excitement for more D&D content, wanted to move on to new projects and their own IPs, and faced constraints with D&D's 5th Edition rules that didn't align with their vision for new combat ideas, choosing creative freedom and developer joy over more of the familiar.
 
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How many endings has BG3?

Baldur's Gate 3 has a handful of major, distinct endings (around 3-4 core paths: destroy brain, control brain, let Gale do it, or bad ends), but developer Larian Studios famously claimed 17,000 ending variations because small choices, companion fates, romanced outcomes, and even dice rolls create huge, personalized permutations, making each playthrough feel unique. The "17,000" isn't about entirely different plot conclusions but the accumulation of countless minor differences in the epilogue. 
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Does V live in any ending?

Yes, V can live in some endings, most notably the Phantom Liberty "The Tower" ending where they get a cure (but lose everything else), and potentially in "The Sun" (Star Ending) or "The Devil (Arasaka)" (Return to Earth) if you interpret the lore/epilogues as hopeful paths where V finds a way to survive long-term. Most other endings involve V dying soon, becoming an engram in Mikoshi, or sacrificing their body to Johnny. 
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Can I sleep with everyone in Act 1 BG3?

Yes, you can flirt with and sleep with multiple companions in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1, especially at the celebration party, but you're generally limited to two active romances before the game forces you to choose one in Act 2, though some companions (like Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and Halsin) are more open to polyamory, while others (Gale, Wyll) are strictly monogamous, and using mods can bypass these limits. 
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Is BG1 or BG2 better?

Baldur's Gate 2 (BG2) is generally seen as an overall improvement on Baldur's Gate 1 (BG1), offering deeper companion stories, more complex quests, higher power levels, and richer, more urban settings, while BG1 provides a more expansive, "earthy" exploration feel with a larger pool of less developed NPCs and a focus on lower-level survival. BG1 is linear but open, while BG2 is packed with rewarding side content, making BG2 feel grander, but BG1's initial low-level adventure has its own charm, with both using older D&D 2nd Edition rules. 
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Can I play Baldur's Gate 3 if I never played D&D?

If you're curious about taking the leap but are daunted by the idea of starting your first D&D campaign, don't worry; Baldur's Gate 3 does a great job of welcoming newcomers into an expansive world rich with possibilities. Here's why Baldur's Gate 3 is the perfect introduction to Dungeons & Dragons.
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What game is mostly played by females?

Games popular with women span cozy life sims like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and The Sims 4, massive RPGs and MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV and Baldur's Gate 3, competitive shooters such as Valorant, and casual mobile hits like Candy Crush Saga, highlighting strong preferences for creative expression, story, community, and accessible gameplay, though many women also enjoy mainstream titles like Fortnite or Call of Duty.
 
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What is the most popular romance in Baldur's Gate 3?

Shadowheart Is the Most Popular Romantic Interest in Baldur's Gate 3.
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What does LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA mean?

The acronym LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA is an extensive, evolving term representing the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities, standing for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning/Queer, Curious, Asexual, Pansexual, Gender Nonconforming, Gender Fluid, Non-Binary, and Androgynous, showing inclusivity for many identities beyond the basic LGBT. It's a way to be more specific and inclusive, though the list is never truly exhaustive, often ending with a "+" to cover even more identities. 
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Who is polyamorous in Baldur's Gate 3?

In Baldur's Gate 3, "poly" refers to companions who can join the player in a polyamorous relationship, primarily Halsin, who embraces non-monogamy and can form a trio with the player and either Shadowheart, Astarion, or Karlach, though most other companions are monogamous. The key dynamic involves Halsin, the openly poly companion, allowing the player to involve one of these specific origin characters, forming a throuple, but not multiple origin characters together.
 
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Can you still romance Lae Zel after rejecting her?

Once you turn Lae'Zel down, you can't romance her anymore. The only thing you can do at this point is either go back to a previous save before you rejected her or to simply start the campaign over.
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Can you become a god in Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes, you can become a god in Baldur's Gate 3 through specific endings, primarily by helping Gale gain the power of Mystra and ascend, or by becoming the "fish god" Makhluk, though the former is true godhood within the narrative while the latter gives you followers. The most prominent way is by romancing Gale and choosing to ascend with him at the end of Act 3, becoming a deity alongside him. 
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What's the highest level you can go in BG3?

The maximum level in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) is Level 12, which allows players to access powerful class abilities and spells, with most reaching this cap in Act 3, leaving ample time to enjoy late-game power. While some D&D campaigns go to level 20, the Level 12 cap in BG3 provides a balanced experience, and players can use the game's respec feature to experiment with different builds if they hit the cap with a suboptimal character. 
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Is the Underdark Act 1 or Act 2 BG3?

Underdark and Grymforge are all part of Act 1. Mountain Pass and Crèche are 1.5. When you go to the Shadowcursed lands from the Grymforge path, you get that message telling you it's time to wrap all loose ends up, so that's where Act 2 officially begins. Shadow Cursed Lands is Act 2.
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