I’m devouring Baldur’s Gate 3, unstoppable!
I'm devouring Baldur's Gate 3, unstoppable!
Food: The Unsung Hero of Baldur’s Gate 3
Are you a lawful good hero or a chaotic evil troublemaker? Are you a master of martial combat or a wielder of powerful magic? These questions plague me as I venture through the Early Access version of Baldur’s Gate 3. But amidst the uncertainty, there’s one thing I’m sure of: I will hoard every morsel of food I come across.
From Skyrim’s cheese wheels to Fallout’s irradiated junk food, snacking in RPGs is a time-honored tradition. However, in other games, there comes a point when those snacks become obsolete. In Baldur’s Gate 3, the need for sustenance remains constant. No longer can I rely solely on healing enchantments or stimpaks; this time, food plays a far more vital role.
Health potions, healing spells, and short rests may offer respite in the face of danger, but food, my friends, serves a different purpose – one that I’m more than happy to exploit.
The Feast Begins
Preparing for a Long Rest in Baldur’s Gate 3 involves more than just catching some Zs. To make the most of this extended downtime, you need to go to bed with a full stomach. And to achieve that, you’ll need Camp Supplies – 10 per character, to be precise. So, it’s imperative to scavenge and collect as much food as possible.
During a goblin camp raid, I stumbled upon two grotesque pig heads. They were far from appetizing – I won’t lie. But each head provided a whopping 15 camp supplies. It felt criminal not to devour them, even if they weighed heavily on my character’s pack. To complete our feast, I added a mysterious haunch of meat, potentially another part of those unfortunate pigs. Though I can’t say with absolute certainty.
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From that moment on, I’ve become a food-hoarding maniac. My character’s backpack now houses dried sausages and bread rolls alongside potions and magical items. A solitary potato may seem trivial, but with a sack of tomatoes, a barrel of carrots, and a zucchini I stumbled upon, my ranger can dine on a delightful vegetable medley, with a couple of apples for dessert.
This strategy may not be foolproof. Many times I’ve been caught off guard by the passing of time as I wolfed down delicious morsels. And let’s not forget the literal weight of it all – my petite ranger is struggling to hold onto her precious valuables, with her pack overflowing with nutritional treasures.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is rumored to take a hefty 75 hours to complete at the shortest end. If I spend hours foraging for snacks, that number will only grow. But if it means I can unleash all my spell slots in the face of a formidable boss, it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I hear the call of adventure and the rumble of hunger. Onward, my fellow food enthusiasts!
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