Baldur's Gate 3 is, as you probably all guessed from the name, a follow-up to the first two games. Except, it isn't really, because it's an entirely new story with a new player character, and a big 100+ year time jump from Baldur's Gate 2.
Still, some familiar faces return for this brand-new story. Minsc and Jaheira were fan favourite companions in both of the classic games, so seeing them return was no great surprise. However, if you've never played the older entries, you'll probably be surprised to learn that Viconia was also a favourite companion - and a potential love interest. And the reason you're probably surprised is because Larian made a very unpopular move with her character, making her evil again.
While you're hooking up with Gale and Astarion, pour one out for those of us who only had Anomen to snuggle up to in Baldur's Gate 2.
It isn't just her. Even after all this time, many older Baldur's Gate fans are struggling to justify the decisions made with Sarevok's character. Like Viconia, Sarevok can start to redeem himself with the player's intervention. In fact, they have to raise him from the dead to do...
