"Baldur's Gate 3: A Newcomer's Guide and Soul-Stirring Review"

Baldur's Gate 3, the latest installment in the popular video game series, brings the world and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) to a new audience. Set in the city of Baldur's Gate on the Sword Coast, the game features Illithids (Mindflayers) as major antagonists and references events from D&D's 5th edition timeline. The game closely follows the rules of D&D's 5th edition, with some quality of life changes and automation of dice rolling. The magic system, rest mechanics, perception checks, and non-combat spells are explained. For those interested in similar games, recommendations include Pillars of Eternity, Divinity: Original Sin, and the Dragon Age series.