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This is not a criticism - I love how much attention this game has been getting. I'm just not understanding why BG3 has been blowing up so much. It seems like BG3 is getting more attention than all of Larian's previous games combined (and maybe all of Obsidian's recent crpgs as well). Traditionally crpgs have not lit the world on fire in this way. Is it just timing of the release? Is it a combo of Divinity fans and new D&D fans and Baldur's Gate oldheads all being stoked about this release for their own reasons? Or something else?

Note:I have not played it yet myself, just curious what folks think?

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[–] Blxter@lemmy.zip 110 points 1 year ago (15 children)

My understanding is that it is a complete game with no microtransactions to shove along with it. After that I believe it is because it is really really good and not a common genre to get the spot light. Mainly the first part.

[–] seedoubleyou@lemmy.seedoubleyou.me 51 points 1 year ago (13 children)

I think its based on timing with the state of the game industry being fascinated with various versions of P2W and how to squeeze more out of gamers through monetization of both 'nice to have' and 'need to have.' Larian and BG3 are a breath of fresh air when all the others are prioritizing greed over quality.

If we could just overcome our addictions and vote with our wallet, EA, Blizzard, Activision, M$, etc. would eventually learn, but we can't, and this is the true sad part of the story.

[–] Nechesh 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Vote with your wallet anyway. McDonalds sells a lot of burgers but few would say they are the best.

[–] dingus@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As someone who has never liked Elvis, it's quite like the old "50 million Elvis fans can't be wrong!"

Actually, pretty sure they can be. Also he co-opted his music style from the black community, so fuck him anyway.

[–] whelmer 8 points 1 year ago

Should Elvis really be vilified for liking blues and rock music and playing it himself? How does that hurt anyone?

Like should we be pissed at Django Reihnhardt? Or R.A The Rugged Man? What about Japanese bagpipe players?

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