I’ve been hesitant to dive into Baldur’s Gate 3 because it seems heavily focused on dialogue and character interactions, which I find a bit overwhelming. The game appears to be about 20% gameplay and 80% chatter, with lots of emphasis on addressing party members’ pasts, romances, and opinions on events. I want to know if it’s possible to have a neutral playthrough that prioritizes the main story, exploration, leveling up, and battling the main bosses without getting caught up in character conversations. Specifically, can I skip character backstories and minimize interactions that affect how they feel or influence the storyline, or are these dialogues essential to making progress?
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Sure, you can definitely skip most of the dialogue if you want. Just keep in mind that the choices you make in conversations can significantly affect your story outcomes. While a lot of dialogue is optional, some interactions are necessary to progress the main quest. The voice acting is great, so you might even enjoy it if you give it a shot! But if you’re not into that kind of stuff, this game might not be for you.
It’s possible to have a gameplay-focused experience. Just be aware you’re potentially cutting off a lot of content. Characters like Gale do need specific interactions to keep them around, but after a few playthroughs, I pretty much ignored most companions and still managed to complete the game. If you really dislike the chats, try playing with hirelings later on!
You can play with a focus on combat and exploration, but you’ll have to interact with characters at least a little bit, especially for quests. Just ignore any exclamation points above their heads if you really want to skip it. But be aware; some story elements and endings might be locked off if you don’t engage with the characters.
Great to hear you’re considering Baldur’s Gate 3! You can totally minimize the talking, but you’ll miss out on some great story elements. If dialogue isn’t your thing, you might want to stick to more action-focused games like Diablo.
Honestly, if you don’t enjoy roleplaying and interacting with characters, this might not be the game for you. It’s heavily narrative-driven, and while you can ignore some dialogue, companions are tied to the story. If you stick to hirelings instead of companions, it might lessen the chatter, but you’d miss out on a lot of the fun!
