Character Customization In Baldur

Baldur's Gate 3 is going to feature deeply involved character customization, inclusive of an option that will allow you to change genitals.

[blackblades]

And, you won't be able to see those genitals so what.

[Christopher]

Probably will be about romance options.

[SullysCigar]

It's some shaky ground to use genitalia to dictate romance options in 2023, but if you're right, it's probably best to stock up on popcorn now!

[Christopher]

I mean, they've used genitalia in the past to do just that in BioWare games and the like. They just didn't offer the chance to change genitalia. You had characters that could be romanced by both sexes and some by just one. And this shouldn't be controversial. Giving more options doesn't mean they are forced on you. If you're upset, then you're looking for reasons to be upset and nothing else.

[closed_account]

I'm assuming that includes the bear too.

[SullysCigar]

I'm not upset, nor did I imply I was. It was just an observation based on your speculation, so quit making assumptions about me in an effort to claim the moral high ground.

[Christopher]

@Sully the 'if you're upset' is, first of all, a specifier that obviously doesn't apply to you so you obviously aren't the target of the statement and second It's what is considered a 'royal you' due to the 'if' specification and means it is aimed at the general audience reading the comment who aligns with the specification mentioned, not you specifically or even everyone.

Same way commercials say "Talk to your doctor if you experience symptoms." They're not saying everyone hearing that needs to do it, it's only intended for those that do.

[closed_account]

But the bears... they'll have junk right? Nooooo, not for THAT! but I'd like to kick one square in the nuts before fist brawling it.

[SullysCigar]

Ah yes, a much needed feature, however I'm not ready to preorder until they confirm there's a butthole shade slider.

[Shane Kim]

I want mine dirty brown.

[closed_account]

Comeon bro. You're going to severely limit your romance options with that chocolate covered starfish. Or find yourself a nice Orc or Troll. They're into that.

[Aloymetal]

🤣👍

[anast]

Wise decision

[closed_account]

Can I have an inverted penis? How about Elephantitis? Come on people, inclusivity!

[CrimsonWing69]

I love how instead of media outlets just letting genitalia customization be like any other body part to customize we have to get articles really focused on it. It feels like something middle schoolers would do and be all “tee hee hee,” about.

I feel like this whole focus on a game having nudity, sex, or genitalia customization instead of “yea it’s in here” and shrug it off is why the medium will struggle to incorporate mature themes or content.

Then again, I’m seeing the media focus on nudity in shows or movies like Oppenheimer, so maybe it is what it is and there’s no way to ever be nonchalant about it in media? 🤷‍♂️

[LordStig]

Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical and magical.

[Deathdeliverer]

This game is going to be awesome. Been watching closely for like 3 years. If you liked Star Wars the old republic, jade empire, and games of that ilk, this should be incredible.

[Terry_B]

Why?