Baldur’s Gate 3 wizard players feel overshadowed by Gale’s narrative
Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 Wizard players are feeling overshadowed by the popular Wizard who hails from Waterdeep, and they’re growing tired of it.
Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, offers players a plethora of choices from creating a unique character to selecting one of the seven Origin Characters such as Astarion, Karlach, or Shadowheart. For those seeking a twist, the Dark Urge beckons.
And while Wizards aren’t the top-class choice for players embarking on their Baldur’s Gate 3 journey, a significant number of players have chosen this magical path.
However, this choice has led to some disappointment for some players who feel that Gale, the renowned Wizard from Waterdeep, is hogging the narrative limelight, leaving other Wizard players feeling overshadowed.
One Wizard player voiced their frustration on Reddit, stating, “As a wizard, I often feel very overshadowed by Gale.” They elaborated on the narrative imbalance, highlighting how Gale’s backstory, which includes intimate ties to the goddess of magic and commendations from the legendary Elminster, makes other Wizards feel like mere sidekicks.
The Baldur’s Gate 3 community chimed in with their solutions for this narrative imbalance, with one suggesting re-rolling or restarting as a sorcerer, noting the enjoyable banter between sorcerers and Gale. Another player humorously remarked, “It’s hard to compete with Gale. He’s the bomb,” alluding to Gale’s unique ability to cause apocalyptic explosions if not handled correctly.
Recent patches have also stirred discussions about Gale. Some players feel that the updates have negatively impacted Gale’s character, making him more irritable and harder to romance, even with high affection levels.
While Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players some of the most outstanding stories and characters ever seen in an RPG, Gale’s overwhelming narrative has left many Wizard players yearning for more of the spotlight.
