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<div class="nomobile">[[File:Character Creation.webm|class=notpageimage|gif|thumb|400px|Character customisation in ''Baldur's Gate 3'']]</div> | <div class="nomobile">[[File:Character Creation.webm|class=notpageimage|gif|thumb|400px|Character customisation in ''Baldur's Gate 3'']]</div> | ||
When starting a new game, the player is presented with the '''character creation''' screen, where they may either select an [[Origin characters|origin character]], or create a custom character. | When starting a new game, the player is presented with the '''character creation''' screen, where they may either select an [[Origin characters|origin character]], or create a custom character. | ||
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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Origin]]}} | ||
Origins provide a selection of premade characters, each with their own path that ties into the plot of the game. Each origin character is a unique experience with a unique quest and dialogue, and some origins have access to unique [[Features|features]] or [[equipment]]. | Origins provide a selection of premade characters, each with their own path that ties into the plot of the game. Each origin character is a unique experience with a unique quest and dialogue, and some origins have access to unique [[Features|features]] or [[equipment]]. | ||
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For a fully customisable character, options include Custom and the special origin The Dark Urge. | For a fully customisable character, options include Custom and the special origin The Dark Urge. | ||
; Origin | ; Origin Characters | ||
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{{IM|Portrait Custom.png|Character Creation|Custom|120|120}} | {{IM|Portrait Custom.png|Character Creation|Custom|120|120}} | ||
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== Race == | == Race == | ||
{{See also | {{hatnote|See also: [[Races]]}} | ||
A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | ||
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== Starting class == | == Starting class == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Classes]]}} | ||
Classes provide characters with most of their features. Past a certain point early in the game, characters can reset their class at camp, for a small fee. | Classes provide characters with most of their features. Past a certain point early in the game, characters can reset their class at camp, for a small fee. | ||
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== Backgrounds == | == Backgrounds == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Backgrounds]]}} | ||
Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. | Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. | ||
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== Ability scores == | == Ability scores == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Ability scores]].}} | ||
Abilities represent aspects of creature's physical and mental attributes, represented in numerical ''ability scores'', from which ''ability scorer modifiers'' are derived – these affect most [[dice rolls]]. | Abilities represent aspects of creature's physical and mental attributes, represented in numerical ''ability scores'', from which ''ability scorer modifiers'' are derived – these affect most [[dice rolls]]. | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
{{See also | {{hatnote|See also: [[Skills]]}} | ||
[[Proficiency]] with a skill allows a creature to add their proficiency bonus to any [[Ability checks|ability checks]] made using that skill. | [[Proficiency]] with a skill allows a creature to add their proficiency bonus to any [[Ability checks|ability checks]] made using that skill. | ||
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== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
A customisable appearance is available to Custom and The Dark Urge origins. | |||
; Body type : The character's body type. Depending on what race is chosen, there are 2-4 options. | |||
; Identity : The character's identity. Available options are female, male, and non-binary. | |||
; Voice : The character's voice, from an selection of 8 options. | |||
; Face : Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Skin Colour : Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Maturity : Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Freckle Quantity : The amount of freckles the character has. | |||
; Freckle Intensity : How visible the character's freckles are. | |||
; Vitiligo Pigmentation : The amount of vitiligo pigmentation the character has. | |||
; Heterochromia: Whether the character has one or two different eye colours. | |||
; Eye Colour : Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Hair Colour: Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Horns : Available to Tieflings. | |||
; Genitals : Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
==== Tails ==== | |||
: Available to Dragonborn. | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
{{notelist}} | {{notelist}} | ||
[[Category:Character Creation]] | |||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} |