Baldur's Gate 3 - First D&D Game EVER! (Part 1)

[@itisidaisy]

Have you played Baldur’s Gate 3 yet? This game is amazing 🤩

[@glebscheglov9291]

Just completed BG3 for a third time, on highest difficulty this time, and what can i say. This IS game of the year, regardless of your expirience in playing CRPG. Really epic adventure, where everyone can find something interesting for themselves. Looking forward to watching your playthrough, have fun! Your new subscriber.

[@michelerenae9998]

On my 3rd playthrough and a longtime D&D player. Just subscribed, hope you have a blast. The world it's set in has nearly 40 years of world building and over 300 novels taking place in the setting. Its a massive amount of lore and I absolutely love that about it.

[@itisidaisy]

@@glebscheglov9291 it’s such an amazing game! I have a feeling my I’m going to play this game forever because of the great story, how detailed the game is, and all the choices you can make which can change depending on your class. I watched the Game Awards and I was hoping BG3 was going to sweep. I loved that Sven showed up in armor ⚔️ thank you so much for subbing!! 💕

[@itisidaisy]

@@michelerenae9998 I’m having so much fun with it 🤩 this game has made me utterly obsessed with d&d. I started a multiplayer campaign recently so I can explore other classes and dialogue options. It’s been so much fun to see what changes with different choices. Thank you so much for subbing! 🎉

[@Wonyoungfist]

I just started Act 3. Spent 91 hours lol

[@Errisch89]

As a long time DnD Player / Dungeon Master and having around 270 hours in the game I still love seeing everyone playing the game for the first time and getting immersed by that incredible storytelling. Such a love letter to Dungeons and Dragons as well as to Gaming itself.

[@itisidaisy]

The story and mechanics blew me out of the water 👏🏻 I’ve always wanted to play D&D so to have BG3 as my introduction has been nothing less than amazing.

[@Errisch89]

Yeah the whole process of getting started is the hardest which is why I started this hobby directly as the DM when i could not find anyone to DM for me. And when I asked around in my friend group I very quickly had some interested in playing.

[@DunawayCreations]

Yes! This has to be the best D&D CRPG ever made. Coming from someone who played Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, and Temple of Elemental Evil.

[@Denis-bo8ms]

This is the best game Ive played in about 30 years

[@itisidaisy]

It’s officially in my top 3 games, but I would say it easily takes the cake as the best game 🔥

[@marcusbengtson8570]

I totally agree. I played the earlier BG's and the similar ones, and I was so happy that the franchise continued. But I was simply amazed at how good this third installment actually was.

[@fallofcamelot]

"OMG! They are like little devils" Yup that's literally what they are :)

[@itisidaisy]

They looked so cool!

[@smasagaming]

I haven't actually but, your playthrough videos are awesome Daisy

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you so much, Smasa 😊 that means a lot to me! BG3 is so much fun-I hope you get a chance to play soon!

[@TheBlarggle]

You may have seen already, but you can mouse over the [Category] text on dialogue skill checks to see what bonuses or advantages you have pertaining to a skill check. For example, when inspecting the brain-creature (around the 32:00 minute mark) you see how it has [Strength], [Dexterity], and [Medicine] in front of the choices? Those are the skills you would use in order to perform the task. (As a Rogue, your most likely skill use would be Dexterity related. Not always, but typically.) If you hover the mouse over the words (Strength, Dexterity, Medicine) you will see some numbers show up pertaining to the dice-roll bonuses you receive. And since you passed your inspection check just before, you would have gotten a status called "Advantage" on the Medicine skill check. Advantage lets you roll 2 dice instead of just the 1 when making a check. And you will use which ever number is higher. (There's also a status called "Disadvantage" which also rolls two dice, but you take the lower number.) Additionally a roll of a 1 on the die is an automatic failure and a roll of a 20 is an automatic success. Called a "Critical Failure" or "Critical Success" respectively. In combat, you also roll dice when you attack(it's hidden, but the combat log will show you the rolls), and if you roll a 20 it's a critical hit, and will deal double-damage. And a 1 is a critical miss and will always miss.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you so much for the insight! I had no idea that I could hover over the skills and see numbers, how Advantage worked or even that there’s dice rolls during combat 🤯 I’m blown away! I have so much to learn about this game and d&d in general, but I’m excited to learn more and put it into practice when I play. Thank you again!

[@jeremywengerd8151]

Gith are basically inter dimensional space pirates. They don’t have the best reputation.

[@itisidaisy]

Ahhh, I see! I didn’t know that. I thought Shadowheart was being racist or something 😅

[@thomasjoychild4962]

They do, however, hate Illithid/mind flayers/ghaik more than they like raiding other people. (They were genetically modified slaves of the Illithids for so long that their original culture is long-lost. There are other gith, who didn't want to be asshole space pirates when the Illithid empire collapsed, but they don't come up so much in the story. The two groups loathe one another almost as much as they both hate Illithids.)

[@chipsalom]

Yay, finding another first timer on sleepless nights is always a joy! Glad to have found ya. I'll settle in!

[@kossowankenobi]

The tabletop experience is something different you'll have to try sometime. :) Imagine INFINITE options! But yeah, from a veteran of this genre, this game is really something else. Enjoy the ride.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you! This game has impressed me so much. I’m so hooked on this game-im thinking of buying a Steam Deck so I can play all the time 😂 I wish I knew enough people to play the in-person tabletop version 😁 I’ve always been interested in playing so I’ll definitely give it a try sometime. I know some people on discord who are thinking of starting a group so I might join them if they do go through with it.

[@annabelvanpelt]

Haha I just noticed how her class, race, background and stats are the same as Astarion! :))

[@itisidaisy]

No way! 😂 I didn’t even realize lmaooo

[@jooyichen]

Ah...the first boss of the game...the character creation lol.

[@itisidaisy]

Someone commented that BG3 is a 4 Act game and Act 1 is Character Creation. Totally agree! It was so much fun that it felt like I wasn’t in there for very long at all 😂

[@kadooga]

Oh god I can't keep up watching everybody try bg3 as their first playthru.... but imma try regardless so you got another sub! I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience!

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you so much for the sub! 🫶🏻 everyone has been so kind and welcoming to the D&D community!

[@camiloclarkson1122]

same here!

[@MrTaskmaster1]

BG3 is really a 4 act game with character creation being the first act. It is a great game and good intro to D&D. I love to see people react to this if they have never played the tabletop game because it really is a game of choices. Welcome to the club. One of us!

[@itisidaisy]

One of us! One of us! One of us! Haha I’m really happy to be a part of the D&D/BG3 fandom! I’ve been dying to get into D&D for years now so it feels like it’s been a long time coming.

[@ChWi1]

I love how using ranged weapons isn't even considered at all xD

[@Broski8137]

Been waiting for this game for twenty years and it did not disappoint. Glad you enjoy it.

[@itisidaisy]

I’m so impressed by this game, its story and the game mechanics 😁 I have a feeling I’m going to be a lifelong player of BG3.

[@derdork3233]

Im playing it. Still in Act1 and taking it reeaaally slowly. I play a dwarven bard and it's giving me so many funny dialogue choices. Also my charisma is so high i can say such daring things. Standing on the street and playing for a few gold pieces is also fun 😂

[@itisidaisy]

I’ve been debating switching over to Bard because it looks like so much fun! I like that you can talk to animals, perform, etc.

[@derdork3233]

@@itisidaisy talk to animals is a druid think i think. But you can get potions that let you do that. Also the fact you can get spells in scrolls(single use) is so cool.

[@itisidaisy]

@@derdork3233 I started a multiplayer campaign the other day and it let me speak to animals as a Bard 😁 and omg yes, I love that you can get spells through scrolls!!

[@derdork3233]

@@itisidaisy huh maybe i just didn't choose the spell while creating my character

[@itisidaisy]

@@derdork3233 yeah maybe that’s it. You might be able to change it when you edit your character/level up. I was surprised bards could do it but hey, I’m not complaining haha

[@TheMarcHicks]

As much as I am loving playing the game myself (am on to Act 3 of my 2nd playthrough) I am also enjoying watching people play the game on You Tube at least as much.

[@itisidaisy]

Awesome to see you’re on your second run! Is your second play through very different from your first?

[@TheMarcHicks]

​@@itisidaisyyep, this playthrough has played out different in many ways....in large part because I can't talk my way out of combat situations as easily as I could first time around.

[@itisidaisy]

@@TheMarcHicks I love the replayability of this game. I started a multiplayer run recently and it’s already so different from my solo run.

[@lorgrenbenirus]

Hold down ALT key to highlight some usable objects, makes navigating, using and finding some things easier.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you! I definitely need to do that more! I’m sure I’ve missed some items 😅 my goal is to try to explore more and use alt so I can find more cool things.

[@thomasjoychild4962]

So cool seeing people playing for the first time. :D I've recreated some of my D&D characters in it so far, so: Half-elf warlock, Tiefling monk, Half-orc paladin, Wood Elf ranger. I haven't played much with any aside from the warlock so far.

[@itisidaisy]

It’s been such an amazing experience to finally be able to play BG3 😁 I’m new to D&D and I’m hooked!

[@ANGRYWOLVERINE2060-ft2nc]

Just subbed.Glad you are enjoying the game. It's a once a decade game.Maybe a once in 20 years game.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you for the sub 🫶🏻 I agree with you! From the moment I started playing, I knew I was experiencing something special. I’m excited to keep playing!

[@Megsimanic]

Finally caught up with this. Excited to see the next part

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you so much ❤️ it’s lovely to see you here! Part 2 is going up today :)

[@kingauthor476]

Greatly looking forward to more of this game! Nice job.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you! 😁 I have been playing this game nonstop! Can’t wait to share more gameplay!

[@Eurician]

Your Expressions are Priceless :).

[@itisidaisy]

Haha thank you! 😂

[@marcusbengtson8570]

This was a really great playthrough. I'll definately try to catch up, watching your videos. Thank you Daisy.

[@The_winds_of_change]

Absolutely love this game, you're in for a real treat!

[@itisidaisy]

This game is fantastic 👏🏻 I’m hooked!

[@Felhek]

Hay have 2 runs, one with a female half elf, and the other run with a male gnome. This is a beautiful game. What i don't like about character creation, is that there are not enough faces to choose from.

[@itisidaisy]

How different do you feel like your play throughs have been with your different classes? Totally agree with you about character creation. There aren’t many options in the game. I have seen some mods that give you more options though on Nexus Mods.

[@Felhek]

@itisidaisy well, there are some places you can't get in if you're tall, only the small ones can. That's why I started the gnome run, I was curious. For now I see no other difference. Of course you can decide to follow a story or not. To help or not.

[@itisidaisy]

@@Felhek that’s so smart! I didn’t realize you couldn’t fit into certain places so you might need to be small. I love that the devs did that!

[@Felhek]

@itisidaisy I have to say this. Being a small person doesn't work with those small holes. You have to use some spell to turn yourself into a cloud or mist.

[@TheMarcHicks]

Funnily enough, in my 2nd playthrough we killed the Devil and got his awesome flame sword.....though I barely had enough time to get to the transponder.

[@Biowoman.]

Your video appeared in my recommended and I am so glad it did. As someone who has played DnD for years, and has 400+ hours on this game, I absolutely LOVE seeing people discovering this game. I just loved seeing how engaged you became right away, I could tell you appreciated every little detail and are just genuinely having fun. Do you stream at all? Regardless, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your playthrough!

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m having so much fun with this game-like unbelievable amounts of fun. I don’t stream yet, but I’m going to be moving in the next 1-2 months and I’ll have better internet once I move. My plan is to stream here or on Twitch (maybe even both!) 😁

[@Biowoman.]

Glad you're having fun! I cant wait to see more of what you do! I wish you the best on the move! :)@@itisidaisy

[@DanDino_]

From what I’ve seen in other playthroughs, you can disable karmic dice in settings if you want your dice rolls to be true random

[@itisidaisy]

I heard about disabling karmic dice-do you think it’s better to disable it? Truly random rolls sounds like a lot of fun.

[@TheBlarggle]

@@itisidaisy I would highly recommend disabling it. Keeping dice rolls truly random is part of the "magic" of rolling those dice.

[@itisidaisy]

@@TheBlarggle I’ll disable it today when I play 👍🏻 I looked more into it and it seems like it’s more fun when it’s turned off.

[@spl1x]

I'm an old DnD dude. Like... OLD. Seeing young women play this game, enjoy it, feel represented and just let it flow makes me weep with joy. This is the shit the game was made for. Stories. Our stories.

[@itisidaisy]

I love this game so much! I’m also very happy that the D&D community has been so kind and welcoming. This is the first time I’ve ever felt like I fit right into a community/fandom. I’m really excited to keep playing and learn more about D&D :)

[@spl1x]

We Welcome you to stay. IF you can afford it. .... mhahahahaaaaa @@itisidaisy

[@spl1x]

YOU SHALL STAND AT ARMS!!!! @@itisidaisy

[@spl1x]

If you need any help whatsoever I will gladly be there. Unless there is an untidy vampire. That, I can't abide. (If you need help I can, just working on that Version)@@itisidaisy

[@spl1x]

I beat the game on Tenacity or whatever, but you don't just 'BEAT' this game, you enjoy the fucking trip

[@feeltheflumph]

Enjoying the play through! Quick tip if you dont mind. For both dnd and bg3, if you care for having optimal stats you want as many even numbers as possible. I know thats confusing. Every even number will increase the bonus you get for that stat by 1. So it goes 10-0, 12-1, 14-2, etc...The game doesnt do a great job explaining that, and imo gives classes/origin characters kinda bad default stats. The difference between a 15 or a 16 DEX for a rogue can be significant for example. You actually could have customized these at the beginning but I understand that its a lot of info all at once. Eventually you'll get the ability to respec your character so if you think this is something you care about I'd advice just rounding out those stats and playing around with it.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you for the tips! I had no idea even numbers were the best way to go for stats so I’ll definitely make some adjustments as soon as I can 👍🏻

[@WorstGuardianInExistence]

I don't think I spent nearly enough time on the customization cause I didn't notice the heart by your eye and I didn't know there we more voices you could have😅. Guess more of a reason to make another character🤷‍♀😂

[@itisidaisy]

When I saw the heart by my tav’s eye, I was so surprised!! It’s so cute and I didn’t expect that to be an option. Although I was trying to play with mods, but I ended up not styling my character with them so hopefully the heart isn’t a mod so you can use try using it too :)

[@1LifeGaming1]

Ive got 1000 plus hours cause bought it when it was early access 😅 Just a few tips, there's a feat called Tough which gives you more HP its worth taking if your new. And before going to a new area its worth saving and asking if you've missed anything cause alot of side content is like puzzle solving and easily missed with amazing companion reactions.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you for the tips! How do I access “Tough?” Is it in the HUD with actions or is it in the level up section? I learned the hard way recently that I need to save frequently lol I got killed and had to reload to a previous save so I lost 40 minutes of gameplay.

[@1LifeGaming1]

@@itisidaisy Its a feat it'll appear when you level up (Sorry for late reply. British time zone here)

[@itisidaisy]

@@1LifeGaming1 thank you! I’ll look out for it!

[@BT-jk7nm]

I love it, it's like Divinity Original Sin 2 on steroids.

[@itisidaisy]

I want to try playing that game too! Larian did such a great job with BG3 that I want to play more of their games.

[@CimmerianAssassin]

I am later in the game and playing as a druid bard that has some basic necromancy. My battlefield is littered with my undead and familiar

[@itisidaisy]

You can use necromancy as a Bard?! Omg I’ve been debating switching classes and Bard seems really cool. How are you liking Bard?

[@oreo-sr2pq]

I wish I could go back in time and play it for the first time. But since that’s impossible I just enjoy watching peoples reactions to the game Also I’m a month late but a lot of the races in D&D just tend to be racist towards each other. Why? I guess as a way to create conflict and it’s relatable towards us as humans. (I mean relatable as I’ve encountered people being racist towards me since im Asian. Not saying I’m racist)

[@dribrom]

Just a FYI... There are some rule changes with BG3 compared to the DnD 5e rulebook. But those are minor and every DM you play DnD will change the rules a bit anyway.

[@itisidaisy]

Nice! Thank you for the heads up. I’m glad that BG3 seems to follow most of the same rules. That’ll help me when I start playing the tabletop version one day.

[@malcolmhodnett8874]

I like that you’re smart. Ive seen someone kill themself in the room alone lol

[@PaulRGauthier]

You literally made you in char gen!

[@itisidaisy]

I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to make myself in character creation so I’m glad it worked out haha 😁

[@synthetic240]

If I can give some feedback.... whispering to yourself is not what most people want to see from a playthrough. I know it's how most people play, but we'd rather hear what you're thinking. You should be narrating what you're doing and your decision-making process.

[@itisidaisy]

Thank you for the feedback! I actually debated redoing this part for the same reason you mentioned-I realized I was whispering too much! I’ve been trying to whisper less in the next recordings.

[@ericpotter1961]

You are doing fine with your narration, I enjoy your dialog