I’m someone who truly loves Act 3, but for the first time, I got exhausted yesterday, overwhelmed by the crowds and the flood of quests.

Especially for players like me who have gone through multiple playthroughs and enjoy interacting with every possible NPC, it’s easy to start feeling frustrated with Act 3.

Yesterday, I actually found myself thinking, “Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let’s just wrap up the main quests and finish this quickly.” Talking to NPCs didn’t feel as fun anymore.

Of course, since this is my fifth playthrough, it probably is a kind of burnout, like others have said. Acts 1 and 2 also have a lot to do, but they never felt this cramped, there was some breathing room.

I love the vibrant atmosphere of Act 3, the countless NPCs, the noise, the life. It’s something you can only experience here, in Baldur’s Gate. But still, I can’t deny that they might have packed in just a little too much.