Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 players divided on whether Aradin deserves sympathy Larian StudiosThe Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 community is divided over whether or not the character Aradin deserves their sympathy. Aradin counts among the most divisive NPCs in BG3. Players encounter the character in Act 1, where he and his crew face off against a band of goblins in Druid Grove. Depending on how things play out, the adventurer may appear once again in Act 3. The divisiveness stems from several points of contention. Some players can\u2019t ignore his prejudice when it comes to the Tieflings. Others think he\u2019s too self-serving to be a good leader. However, there are also BG3 players who view Aradin and his band of mercs as in over their heads. This thinking especially applies to a certain story outcome that doesn\u2019t end well for those in Aradin\u2019s circle. The Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 community isn\u2019t sure what to think of Aradin A Reddit user recently shared a Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 screenshot of a scene that makes them question their opinion on the NPC in question. The screenshot pauses on a moment of regret for Aradin, where he notes that the Nightsong contract made no mention of a conflict with Goblins. Had he known what to expect, Aradin said he would\u2019ve better prepared his crew. \u201cCan\u2019t believe I feel bad for this dude of all people,\u201d the Redditor commented. A few other people chimed in to say they feel the same. One user put the situation into perspective by calling attention to the fact that the cards were stacked against Aradin from the start. \u201cImagine getting a Merc job at Baldur\u2019s Gate. Nothing crazy, just find some artifact in an old temple. Bring the essentials, pack some gear, an able crew, and head off\u2026 Suddenly you\u2019re caught in some Goblin Cult showdown between some Druids and Tiefling refugees, your Druid guide nowhere to be found and half your crew butchered.\u201d Those who don\u2019t meet Aradin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3\u2019s third act seem more friendly towards him. One such response reads, \u201c\u2026I never told him where the Nightsong was. He\u2019s a sympathetic dude imo. The man just lost a f\u2014ton of buddies and the ones who did survive are really messed up.\u201d However, many fans say they found Aradin less likable upon reuniting with him in Act 3. Wrote one Redditor, \u201cWell, in Act 3 he may break into your hotel room and try to kill you in your sleep. At that point, I found him less relatable.\u201d Another comment in the thread demonstrates just how deeply the Aradin disdain runs for some. \u201cI f\u2014ing hate Aradin and roll to punch him every time in the Emerald Grove after the fight at the gate. He\u2019s bigoted towards Tieflings, and is ultimately the leader of a group that got themselves killed.\u201d If nothing else, the differing opinions on Aradin demonstrate the strength of BG3\u2019s award-winning storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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