Why do I create 2 characters when starting a new playthrough?

[BACK]
Why do I create 2 characters when starting a new playthrough?
Posted On: August 8, 2023

The character creation process is very confusing to me. I know it's early access and things are being polished continuously, but it's unclear why I need to create 2 characters.


After completing all the steps for the first time I clicked 'Venture forth'. Then a character was shown that has no resemblance to the character I just created. I got confused and thought this was a bug or my character was not created yet.


It turns out you need to create another character. What is purpose of this second character?


Question from user MeanGreen at stackexchange.


Answer:

Apparently the first character is the character you actually play, while the second character is the Guardian. According to Rock Paper Shotgun:.


Strangely, the Baldur's Gate 3 Guardian does not appear to be an.


actual person who you can actually meet in the open world. They also,.


seemingly, aren't a character that you can control at any point.


Answer from user Raj at stackexchange.



[BACK]
Why do I create 2 characters when starting a new playthrough?
Posted On: August 8, 2023

The character creation process is very confusing to me. I know it's early access and things are being polished continuously, but it's unclear why I need to create 2 characters.


After completing all the steps for the first time I clicked 'Venture forth'. Then a character was shown that has no resemblance to the character I just created. I got confused and thought this was a bug or my character was not created yet.


It turns out you need to create another character. What is purpose of this second character?


Question from user MeanGreen at stackexchange.


Answer:

Apparently the first character is the character you actually play, while the second character is the Guardian. According to Rock Paper Shotgun:.


Strangely, the Baldur's Gate 3 Guardian does not appear to be an.


actual person who you can actually meet in the open world. They also,.


seemingly, aren't a character that you can control at any point.


Answer from user Raj at stackexchange.



[BACK]

What feats do you use the most? What feats do you use the most?

Posted On: April 19, 2024
For me the staples are every melee attacker has to have savage striker, every spell caster has spell sniper, and usually everyone gets a tough thrown in there as well. What are your go to feats and wh...[More]


How do I get the ghillie suit? How do I get the ghillie suit?

Posted On: November 19, 2023
Sometimes while I play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 online, I see people with a ghillie suit to help them blend in to their surroundings. How do I get that costume? Question from user Scribblenaut...[More]


In Assassins Creed 3, What is the best way to expose a ships powder stores? In Assassins Creed 3, What is the best way to expose a ships powder stores?

Posted On: April 16, 2023
On some of the ship missions, there is an optional objective of "sink ships by firing on their powder stores". I know how this works broadly - I've shot up some ships and got the spec...[More]


Is BG3 worth playing if I wouldn't like the combat? Is BG3 worth playing if I wouldn't like the combat?

Posted On: August 5, 2025
I prefer games to have as little luck involved in possible, I want everything to be within the player's control. Mechanics like hit chance and random critical hits are annoying to me. Are the other as...[More]


How do I transfer the Militech Datashard eddies to myself? How do I transfer the Militech Datashard eddies to myself?

Posted On: December 19, 2023
During one of the early missions in the game, you are tasked with collecting a Flathead robot from a Maelstrom hideout. I resolved the optional objective to chat to Militech about it, and received the...[More]


Can you die from an Unknown Location in Slay The Spire? Can you die from an Unknown Location in Slay The Spire?

Posted On: December 17, 2023
I encountered an Unknown Location (aka a ? room) with an option to upgrade 2 cards but would make me lose 16 HP. I encountered this room while I only had 1 hp. If I had taken the upgrade, would the ro...[More]


How can I install Diablo 3 if I use FileVault? How can I install Diablo 3 if I use FileVault?

Posted On: May 24, 2023
The official FAQ says that FileVault and FileVault2 are incompatible with Diablo 3. How can I install Diablo 3 on my Mac if my harddrive uses FileVault? Question from user thedagit at gaming.stacke...[More]


Today I learned Today I learned

Posted On: August 29, 2023
That you can simply kill a dugbog by slicing its tongue. Question from user BoosterSeat3 at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. Answer: Yeah! If you keep your eye on the dueling feats, they usual...[More]


Quidditch Gameplay Help in Hogwarts Legacy Quidditch Gameplay Help in Hogwarts Legacy

Posted On: July 14, 2023
I started playing this amazing game from last 2 days and I remember that when last time I started this game I got to play quidditch match which was amazing. As of now i’m level 12 and still did ...[More]


Do you pay a gold tax when beating the final boss in Heroes Of Hammerwatch? Do you pay a gold tax when beating the final boss in Heroes Of Hammerwatch?

Posted On: March 10, 2023
Throughout the game, you can deposit your found gold and ore in elevators to take to the surface, at a tax rate that depends on how much gold you have collected. I decided to be brave, and do an entir...[More]