What are the downsides of evolving in BG3?

The main downside of evolving in Baldur's Gate 3 (becoming a Partial-Illithid) is the cosmetic change—dark veins appear on your face, and teeth rot, which many find unappealing—along with potential disapproval from companions, though gameplay-wise, it unlocks powerful Illithid abilities like Flight and Black Hole, with few major negative story consequences unless you fully embrace an evil path later.
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Are there consequences for evolving BG3?

In Baldur's Gate 3, choosing to evolve (become a half-illithid with the Astral Tadpole) in Act 3 grants powerful new Illithid abilities, including free flight and other strong skills, but results in a permanent, often unattractive, cosmetic change (face veins) and disapproval from companions, though it generally doesn't break the story, only offering minor flavor changes and an evil-path ending variant, while not evolving means missing these powers but avoids the visual change and companion friction. 
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Should you evolve or not in Baldur's Gate 3?

Don't evolve in Baldur's Gate 3

Not taking the option to evolve will put you on the path to a truly good Baldur's Gate playthrough, but you also miss out on a lot of really cool powers. Apart from the slight changes, using the Astral Touched Tadpole will have no effect on your ending in the game.
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Can you still romance if you evolve BG3?

It doesn't impact the romance.
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Should I let my guardian evolve me in BG3?

It depends on you. Forget about the pros and cons, and go with what your character would do. That's what will make whatever choice you make more gratifying. Personally, I refused it, because my paladin is egotistical and fine as hell and knows he's powerful without it.
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Should You Evolve Or Not In Baldur's Gate 3

Does becoming half illithid affect romance?

No, becoming half-illithid in Baldur's Gate 3 generally does not ruin or end romances; companions react with some unique dialogue about your new look and powers, but they stick with you and the romance continues as normal unless you choose the full illithid transformation or make other story-ending choices. It's mostly flavor and an unlock for powerful illithid abilities, not a romance-killer for most companions. 
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What if I refuse to evolve BG3?

You can do the whole game fine without evolving don't worry. You can use the astral touched tadpole whenever you like if you change your mind. But you should be fine.
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Who is the hardest to romance in BG3?

The hardest characters to romance in Baldur's Gate 3 often depend on player choices, but Shadowheart, due to her complex backstory and trust issues, Minthara, requiring specific (often evil) pathing and potentially buggy interactions, and Karlach, needing precise dialogue choices early on, are frequently cited as challenging. Astarion can also be difficult because of his guarded nature, while Halsin requires extensive commitment to lifting the Shadow Curse in Act 2. 
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Will Shadowheart get mad if I sleep with someone else?

Shadowheart demonstrates this 'possessiveness' when you try to romance other companions and you are already with her, and will even end your romantic relationship, as she does not want to share you.
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Which BG3 companions are polyamorous?

In Baldur's Gate 3, Halsin is the primary companion designed for polyamorous relationships, openly accepting of the player romancing others, especially if they get along. While Shadowheart, Astarion, and Karlach might tolerate other partners in Act 1 (especially Halsin or one-off encounters), they generally push for exclusivity later in the game, particularly once Karlach's engine is fixed. Minthara can also fit into poly relationships if she gets along with the other party, but her romance arc is more restricted.
 
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Who should turn into an illithid?

It doesn't matter which one becomes illithid. If you chose the emperor over Orpheus you should be able to pass the stones to him and therefore everyone avoids the illithid transformation. But then again, if you are to a point where you have to choose one of your party it really doesn't affect the game mechanic.
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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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What happens if you become half illithid?

Becoming partial-illithid changes only the character's appearance, access to illithid powers, and a small set of companion comments; it does not consequentially affect story choices.
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Is it better to purify or evolve first?

For Pokemon Go, it's generally better to Purify first if your goal is saving resources (Stardust/Candy) or getting a 100% IV "hundo" for a Mega Evolution, as purification boosts IVs and level, while Evolving first adds the Shadow form to your Pokedex and keeps it as a powerful Shadow attacker for raids, with the order depending on your specific goal. 
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Should you embrace illithid change?

The short answer is yes, you should use your Illithid powers, but there is a caveat. While your Baldur's Gate 3 companions worry over the disastrous consequences of giving Mind Flayer tadpoles some influence over you, there's not actually anything to worry about until Act 3.
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What happens if you eat the illithid tadpole?

The only effect that eating tadpoles has is that it makes the role to deny the partial illithid tadpole harder. But it doesn't affect your endings at all.
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What is the 2 2 2 love rule?

The 2-2-2 relationship rule is a guideline for couples to stay connected by scheduling regular, intentional time together: a date night every two weeks, a weekend getaway every two months, and a week-long vacation every two years, helping to break routine, foster intimacy, and prioritize the relationship amidst life's chaos, according to The Knot, Fox News, and PureWow. It's a flexible framework, not a strict law, focused on consistent connection and shared experiences to strengthen the bond.
 
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Who is the most romanced BG3 character?

Shadowheart is consistently reported as the most romanced character in Baldur's Gate 3, especially early on, with developers Larian Studios confirming over half of players reached her final romance arc, followed by popular choices like Karlach and Lae'zel, though fan-favorite Astarion also ranks high. Her popularity stems from being an early, accessible, and mysterious companion with significant plot relevance and a compelling character arc, appealing to many players for her "goth GF" archetype and emotional depth. 
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Is there NSFW in Baldurs Gate 3?

Sex & Nudity

However, despite it being frequent, the nudity is completely optional and can be disabled or enabled by the player at their own free will. All Nudity and Sex can be Safely and Easily removed under the accessibility settings in the main menu.
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Who is the least romanced character in BG3?

The character often cited as having the least substantial or most disappointing romance in Baldur's Gate 3, especially early on, is Minthara, due to its short, Act 1-focused nature and lack of follow-through compared to main companions, though some find Halsin or non-origin characters like Jaheira (who isn't romanceable but has approval) less developed in comparison. Minthara's romance feels like a missed opportunity, requiring significant sacrifice for a relationship that largely ends after a single major scene, leading players to feel it's underdeveloped, especially when compared to popular arcs like Shadowheart or Karlach. 
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Does Shadowheart mind if you sleep with others?

She wants to be your only romantic partner, but she's okay with you sleeping with other people so long as you discuss it with her. Halsin is the only one who genuinely doesn't mind you being in romantic relationships with other people as well, since he doesn't want to be in a fully committed relationship anyway.
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What is the most hurting love story?

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  • Brokeback Mountain. ...
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame. ...
  • Titanic. ...
  • Romeo & Juliet. ...
  • Tristan and Isolde.
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Why do we stop evolving?

It has been argued that human evolution has stopped because humans now adapt to their environment via cultural evolution and not biological evolution. However, all organisms adapt to their environment, and humans are no exception.
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Should you consume Mind Flayer parasites?

In Baldur's Gate 3, you should generally use the Mind Flayer Parasite Specimens (Tadpoles) for powerful abilities, as they offer significant gameplay advantages without accidentally turning you into a Mind Flayer or locking you out of good endings, though some companions dislike it and the outer ring of powers requires a specific Act 3 choice. It's best to consume them early for more options, roleplay your character's reaction to the powers, and you can always cure yourself later, but be aware of the final major decision in Act 3 involving the Astral-Touched Tadpole, which has visual changes.
 
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What happens if you become an illithid in BG3?

Becoming illithid in Baldur's Gate 3 means unlocking powerful psionic abilities but comes with significant choices, starting as a Half-Illithid (visuals, powers), then potentially a Full Illithid (major transformation, potential soul loss/change, endgame ending path), affecting your appearance (veins), companion approval, and ultimately locking you into a specific, powerful, but morally complex ending where you might struggle with your new nature and mind flayer urges, notes Reddit users on Steam Community, Reddit users on Steam Community, YouTube users and Reddit users on Reddit. You gain powerful skills but risk losing your humanity, though plot armor and unique circumstances (like with Gale or Orpheus) can offer variations.
 
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