Summary
One of the best things aboutBaldur’s Gate 3is how well it translates the strengths ofDungeons & Dragonsinto video game form, but it’s not able to recapture everything that makes the tabletop game great. From the lack of a dungeon master to limits on levels and spells, wrangling everything into a manageable package requires some limitations. At the same time,Baldur’s Gate 3is also capable of having its own unique perks, and one upcoming addition to the game could be a nice benefit of that sort.
Although the ongoing development ofBaldur’s Gate 3has largely slowed in recent months as developer Larian Studios transitions to focusing on future projects, it hasn’t yet reached the end of the line for major additions.The last big batch of changes to be confirmed is Patch 7, anupcoming update that will add some highly-requested featureslike new evil endings and improved romance scenes. It’s also coming with a mod toolkit, which should help give the community the power to keep the game fresh for years to come.
BG3 Patch 7 Proves Why PC Is Better For Baldur’s Gate 3 Yet Again
Baldur’s Gate 3 has always been at its best on PC, and the newest update to the game will reinforce that concept more than ever before.
Dice Customization Will Be Coming In BG3 Patch 7
The Modding Toolkit Is Letting Players Get Creative
A new Community Update onSteamclarifies some further details about what to expect in Patch 7, and one part of the modding toolkit should be particularly exciting for a certain subset ofDnDplayers.The ability to directly edit the appearance ofdice skins inBaldur’s Gate 3is among the confirmed features, making it easier than ever to tweak what dice rolls look like in the game. There are already mods out there that offer some interesting dice re-designs, but this could significantly lower the barrier to entry and result in a flood of new colors and patterns.
Dice can be a big part of theDnDexperience, providing players with an easy way to express themselves or simply have fun collecting shiny trinkets.Baldur’s Gate 3putting dice at the forefront is a significant break from most computer RPGs, and leaning into the customization potential is a fun way to make full use of that. It might not be the most significant content addition in Patch 7, but it’s one with the potential to keep on giving for a long time to come.
D&D Beyond Doesn’t Offer Dice Customization Options
Digital Dice Purchases Can Add Up Quickly
Customizing dice is a feature that’s decidedly unavailable in D&D Beyond, the official online ecosystem for playingDnD.D&D Beyond instead offers a variety of themed dice skins, some of which can come as bonuses for purchasing books, while others are available as individual purchases. For anyone trying to avoid dumping much money into customization, the setup can feel frustratingly limiting, especially when grabbing a virtual dice skin commands a price tag that’s similar to a basic set of physical roleplaying dice that could be found in a local game store.
D&D Beyond has offered some promotional free dice on occasion, so it’s not impossible to get some options without committing to a purchase.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s single piece of DLC is a Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade, which offers a Dragonflame Red dice skin, and another paid option (Illithid Purple) can be acquired through purchasing the physical Collector’s Edition.There are no microtransactions exclusively dedicated to selling dice, however, and the move to make customizing dice easy shows that Larian is perfectly comfortable putting dice options into the community’s hands. It’s a refreshing strategy that matches the studio’s general commitment to delivering complete products, especially when considering how easy of a monetization angle dice would be.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Editions Show People Are Still Hungry For A Dying Gaming Trend
Baldur’s Gate 3’s new Deluxe Edition has shown there’s still an appetite for physical media, even if it comes months after a game’s digital launch.
D&D Beyond isn’t the only way to playDnDdigitally, and some alternatives do make it easier to customize dice or access a wider range of skins for free. Nonetheless, the difference in approach betweenBaldur’s Gate 3and D&D Beyond exemplifies a difference in monetization priorities, withD&D Beyond tending to push as many purchasesas possible rather than a single complete experience.Baldur’s Gate 3might not be as fundamentally expansive and free asDungeons & Dragonsis, but it’s a very generous game, and the addition of official dice modding support is one more great option.
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Baldur’s Gate 3
Developed and published by Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an upcoming role-playing game set to release in August of 2023. Players will create a character to embark on a large-scale journey and can do so solo or cooperatively with a friend. Combat is a turn-based style this time around.
