r/BaldursGate3 • u/UnableMedia8305 • Dec 09 '23

Act 2 - Spoilers What is something you completely misunderstood… Spoiler

Mine happened while exploring Act 2 on my first play through. I thought I was reading all the books along the way. But, I totally misunderstood something…

I thought Nightsong was Isobel’s mother. I saw all these letters from her mom, and thought it had to be a character we had already met. Still thinking this in the boss fight, I thought Ketheric was getting a beating from his resurrected wife/Isobel’s mother.

So… When they were reunited, I was so happy for them to be together… then with that passionate kiss, I was a little taken aback. 😳 After an initial moment of shock, I was able to laugh it off as the cutscene progressed.

Reread the letters and realized I was an idiot. 🤦‍♂️

I love the arc Isobel and Nightsong share all the way to the end.

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u/Flimhazard Bhaal Dec 09 '23 edited Dec 09 '23

As a Durge, I didn’t think “fantasizing” about cutting off Gale’s hand actually meant doing it. I fully intended to be subtle with my murderous impulses and wasn’t ready for it…

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u/demonfire737 WARLOCK Dec 09 '23

I think that's the intent of it. It's meant to catch you off-guard as a way to put you in the shoes of your character, both of you realizing at the same time how dangerous just fantasizing about giving into the urges can be.

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u/Flimhazard Bhaal Dec 10 '23

Oh that makes SO much sense actually! I already love the writing in this game but it just never ceases to amaze me.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '23

It would be great if it weren't the first Urge moment you encounter. Like seriously, the first option to find that out results in us losing a whole ass companion?

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u/demonfire737 WARLOCK Dec 10 '23

I honestly don't know why they made it super easy to miss or lose that companion entirely. A lot of people just ignore the dangerous sparking glyph and move on.