A Heated Discussion in the Baldur’s Gate 3 Community
A heated discussion recently emerged within the Baldur’s Gate 3 community about the merits of using 'Intimidation' versus 'Deception' strategies in the game. This debate was prompted by a player's recounted experience, where they failed an Intimidation check, which they felt led to an unsatisfactory game outcome.
Interactions in Baldur’s Gate 3
In Baldur’s Gate 3, an expansive role-playing game (RPG), players can traverse the game world and interact with non-playing characters (NPCs) in many distinct ways. The result of such interactions can drastically differ based on the chosen approach, whether it's using prior knowledge to influence NPCs, passing checks for 'Intimidation', 'Persuasion', and 'Deception' to have their way, or immediately resorting to combat.
The Controversial Scenario
One player described an experience where they were detained and attempted to use 'Intimidation' to try and convince a prison guard to release them. The player failed their check and were teleported back to their prison cell without any consequences. This player insisted that failure in an 'Intimidation' check should instead result in initiating a combat situation. The scenario sparked off a discussion within the player community, with some disagreeing, stating that failure in 'Intimidation' could simply cause the NPC to consider the player's character as less of a threat.
Player Perspectives on 'Intimidation' and 'Deception'
Some other players expressed their belief that an 'Intimidation' check should depict the player's character as formidable or frightening, whereas a 'Deception' check should involve tricking or fooling the NPCs. They contended that the difference between 'Intimidation' and 'Deception' lies in whether one appears scary or whether one is able to sweet-talk their way through a situation.
On the other hand, others argued that a failed 'Intimidation' check doesn't necessarily destroy the immersion of the game world. They reasoned that a prisoner failing to scare a guard and being thrown back into their cell is a plausible scenario.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Player Autonomy and Unpredictability
Baldur’s Gate 3 provides players with considerable autonomy in shaping the course of the game. Therefore, some players may feel disappointed when specific outcomes happen unexpectedly. However, unexpected outcomes and chances are all part of the game mechanics, especially when the outcomes don't fall in the player's favor.
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