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gaming1 year ago

"Tiefling Character Astarion Originally Featured in Early Baldur's Gate 3 Version, GDC Panel Discloses"

During a GDC panel, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke revealed that Astarion, a popular character in Baldur’s Gate 3, was originally designed as a Tiefling with glowing yellow eyes and black hair, before being changed to a High-Elf with curly white hair. Despite the race change, early Astarion shared similarities with the current version, including his voice. The character, played by Neil Newbon, has gained significant fan attention since the game's release in 2023, with fan art, mods, and memes circulating online.

via IGN|
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gaming1 year ago

"Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Reveals Unexpected Astarion Ending as Worst Experience"

Baldur’s Gate 3 players are debating the worst possible ending for the popular character Astarion, with some arguing that not completing his quest is the most heartbreaking outcome. While the conventional wisdom is that Astarion's ascended ending is the worst, some players believe that leaving his quest unfinished is even more devastating, as it leads to a heartbreaking epilogue party scene where he begs the player to kill Cazador. This discussion has sparked curiosity and debate among players about the impact of their choices on the game's characters.

via Dexerto|
#astarion#baldurs-gate-3#character-development
gaming1 year ago

"Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Reveals Non-Combat Strategy to Defeat Viconia"

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a simple trick using Astarion to defeat the House of Grief boss, Viconia, without fighting, by initiating dialogue with other characters and then attacking her directly. This method has surprised and impressed many players who previously found the Viconia fight difficult, offering a new strategy to bypass it easily in the popular RPG game.

via CharlieINTEL.com|
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gaming1 year ago

"Unlucky Baldur's Gate 3 Streamer Accidentally Murders Lae'zel in Front of Voice Actress"

Baldur's Gate 3 streamer Luality accidentally murders Lae'zel in front of the character's voice actress, Devora Wilde, during a playthrough as Astarion. Luality failed a saving throw, resulting in the rapid exsanguination of Lae'zel by Astarion. The unfortunate timing occurred as Wilde was watching the stream, adding an extra layer of misfortune to the incident.

via Gamesradar|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Debate Astarion's Relevance to the Storyline"

Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 are divided over the relevance of the character Astarion to the game's main plot, with some feeling that his backstory lacks connection to the central storyline, while others appreciate the depth it adds to his character. Some players believe that Astarion's detachment from the main plot makes his personal story more meaningful, while others argue that it feels disconnected from the overall narrative. Despite the debate, Astarion's impact on players is undeniable, showcasing the diverse experiences offered by Baldur’s Gate 3.

via CharlieINTEL.com|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Reevaluating Astarion's Role in the Plot"

Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 are debating the relevance of the character Astarion to the game's main plot, with some feeling that he lacks significance while others appreciate his unique role and personality, adding a different dynamic to the story. Despite differing opinions, Astarion's sarcastic and compelling personality continues to captivate players, sparking discussions about the importance of character development in the game.

via Dexerto|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion Gun Obsession: Modders, Memes, and Sword Coast Firearms"

Baldur's Gate 3 modders have taken a particular liking to equipping the character Astarion with guns, despite the game's fantasy setting. This trend has become popular on platforms like Nexus Mods, with numerous screenshots circulating on social media showcasing Astarion wielding firearms. The community has embraced this humorous modification with a mix of amusement and caution, joking about the potential mayhem Astarion could cause with such weaponry. The game itself has received high praise, but the modding scene continues to add its own creative and sometimes whimsical twists to the gameplay experience.

via IGN|
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gaming2 years ago

"Top Feats for Mastering Classes in Baldur's Gate 3"

In Baldur's Gate 3, the best feats for the Rogue companion Astarion are Alert, Mobile, Lucky, Sharpshooter, Dungeon Delver, and Dual Wielder. Alert increases initiative and prevents surprise attacks, Mobile enhances movement and avoids opportunity attacks, Lucky allows rerolls for better outcomes, Sharpshooter improves ranged attacks, Dungeon Delver aids in detecting traps and reduces trap damage, and Dual Wielder boosts armor class and allows wielding non-Light weapons in both hands. These feats are tailored to enhance Astarion's abilities in combat and exploration, fitting his Rogue playstyle and vampire traits.

via PC Invasion|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion's Canonically Stupid Characterization"

In the popular game Baldur's Gate 3, it has been revealed that the fan-favorite companion Astarion has a canonically smooth brain. While players love his personality and backstory, it seems his intelligence may not be his strongest suit. Some players have noticed his tendency to make mistakes due to desperation, but still appreciate him as one of the best-written characters in the game.

via Dexerto|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Memes, Romance, and Confidence Boosts - Exploring the Game's Unique Appeal"

A Baldur's Gate 3 player in their fifties gained confidence in embracing their curly and grey/white hair after witnessing the community's admiration for the character Astarion, who shares similar hair traits. The player had previously felt societal pressure to hide their hair texture and dye their greying hair. The positive representation offered by Astarion and the game's overall curly hair renaissance have been empowering for individuals with similar hair types, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in popular culture.

via Dexerto|
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gaming2 years ago

"Astarion's Charm: Baldur's Gate 3 Players Losing Real-Life Partners"

Players of Baldur's Gate 3 are reporting that their real-life partners are becoming infatuated with the character Astarion, a Vampire Rogue companion in the game. Some players claim that their partners have changed their phone backgrounds, liked TikToks about Astarion, and even dream about him. The popularity of Astarion among players has led to humorous suggestions, such as playing as Astarion themselves.

via Dexerto|
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gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Players Face Challenges and Seek Justice in Sinister Quests"

In Baldur's Gate 3, players have the option to bring party members on their personal quests, but it is advised not to bring Astarion on his final mission in the city. Astarion's presence makes the boss fight at the end much harder. However, if players still want to bring him, they can strategically handle the situation by either not bringing him at all or using the Ungroup mechanic to have him wait behind before the fight starts. If Astarion is taken out of commission during the battle, players can reach him and bring him back into the fight.

via Kotaku|
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gaming2 years ago

Exploring the Intriguing World of Baldur's Gate 3

Neil Newbon, the voice actor and performance capture artist for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, discusses his involvement in the game and the development of his character over the years. Astarion, an Elf Vampire Rogue, has become one of the main faces of the game and has garnered attention for his morally complex persona and viral romance scene with a Druid wildshaped into a bear. Newbon shares insights into his audition process, the evolution of Astarion's performance, and the portrayal of romance in the game. He also discusses the positive reception and viral nature of the bear sex scene, expressing his enjoyment and lack of embarrassment about it.

via Gizmodo|
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