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[[File:Approval Notifications.jpg|class=notpageimage|right|thumb|250px|In-game approval / disapproval popups.]] | [[File:Approval Notifications.jpg|class=notpageimage|right|thumb|250px|In-game approval / disapproval popups.]] | ||
In [[Baldur's Gate 3]], every [[Companions|companion]] has an approval rating towards the player character. Players gain '''approval''' or '''disapproval''' based on the choices they make in dialogue, quests, combat, etc. | In [[Baldur's Gate 3|''Baldur's Gate 3'']], every [[Companions|companion]] has an approval rating towards the player character. Players gain '''approval''' or '''disapproval''' based on the choices they make in dialogue, quests, combat, etc. | ||
This system plays a pivotal role in each character's personal quest and how they react to the player's actions; certain outcomes can only happen if the character has high approval for the player character. Approval also plays a role into unlocking [[romance]] options. | |||
== Overview == | |||
Approval and disapproval is most often indicated in the top-left corner of the screen while in dialogue. Approval changes outside of dialogue are displayed in a box similar to those shown for inspiration gains or quest updates. Rarely, a character's approval may change 'invisibly', with no message displayed. | Approval and disapproval is most often indicated in the top-left corner of the screen while in dialogue. Approval changes outside of dialogue are displayed in a box similar to those shown for inspiration gains or quest updates. Rarely, a character's approval may change 'invisibly', with no message displayed. | ||
Dialogue with companions will change based on current approval rating, and might also affect the [[Difficulty Class]] required to [[Persuasion|persuade]] them. | Dialogue with companions will change based on current approval rating, and might also affect the [[Difficulty Class]] required to [[Persuasion|persuade]] them. Romanceable companions have different thresholds required in order to begin or continue the romance. | ||
Approval can be viewed on the character sheet in two places: | Approval can be viewed on the character sheet in two places: | ||
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In either location, hovering over the approval rating will display a short description, as seen in the table below. | In either location, hovering over the approval rating will display a short description, as seen in the table below. | ||
In a single player session, performing actions characters would normally approve/disapprove of ''with that character'' will not affect the player's approval rating | In a single player session, performing actions characters would normally approve/disapprove of ''with that character'' will not affect the player's approval rating (this is not always possible, depending on the action). Performing those actions with other non-player companion characters will, however. | ||
In a multiplayer session, each companion will have a separate approval rating towards each avatar. | In a multiplayer session, each companion will have a separate approval rating towards each avatar. | ||