Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Faces Major Regret After Character Creation Blunder

One Baldur's Gate 3 player recently experienced a major mishap during character creation that led to instant regret. While crafting their Guardian at the start of the game, they made a decision that quickly turned into a source of amusement for the online community.

At the beginning of Baldur's Gate 3, players have the freedom to design both their main character (Tav) and a Guardian, a mysterious figure who will accompany them throughout their journey. The true nature of the Guardian isn't revealed until later in the game, encouraging players to invest time in personalizing both characters, sometimes creating designs that complement each other perfectly.

Some players take this creative liberty to the next level, like one Baldur's Gate 3 fan who crafted their Guardian and Tav as the iconic duo, Barbie and Ken. However, the eventual revelation that the Guardian is actually an illithid adds a whole new twist to the player-Guardian relationship.

This twist took Reddit user northfroster by surprise when they designed their Guardian to resemble their character's mother. What seemed like a sweet and meaningful tribute quickly backfired when they later discovered that the Guardian, revealed to be the Emperor, is a potential romance option in the game. Other gamers were quick to point out this awkward situation to northfroster, who could only respond with a simple, "So... I kind of forgot about that..."

Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Regrets Making Guardian Resemble Their Mother

Despite this unintended consequence, the concept of creating a Guardian inspired by a character’s mother is an intriguing idea. Given that northfroster's Tav is a Drow character with the Dark Urge background, the idea of a storyline involving "killing their mother" seemed fitting for their playthrough. The user also clarified that their current run would be "very anti Emperor/Guardian," hinting at a narrative filled with tension and resistance against the illithid.

While Baldur's Gate 3 continues to captivate its player base, Larian Studios has already shifted focus beyond this 2023 hit. Although some features like crossplay and photo mode are still in development, there are no plans for DLC in the near future. This decision aligns with the studio's vision, as Larian moves on to new projects instead of revisiting its previous success.

Earlier this month, Larian's creative director, Swen Vincke, announced that the next major release from the studio might not arrive until 2029. While this news might disappoint fans, it’s also a testament to Larian's dedication to quality. With their ambition to create expansive, complex games, taking the time to polish every detail reflects the studio's commitment to delivering well-crafted experiences rather than rushing out unfinished products.