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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]], every [[Companions|companion]] has an approval rating towards the player character. You will gain their '''approval''' or '''disapproval''' based on the choices made, whether through combat, dialogue, quest choices, or other decisions.


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. [[Romance|Romanceable]] companions have different thresholds required in order to begin or continue the romance.
Dialogue with companions will change based on current approval rating, and might also affect the [[Difficulty Class]] required to [[Persuasion|persuade]] them. [[Romance|Romanceable]] companions have different thresholds required in order to begin or continue the romance.
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* At the bottom of the Detailed View page, between Saving Throw Bonuses and Tags. This will show the actual numerical value of their approval.
* At the bottom of the Detailed View page, between Saving Throw Bonuses and Tags. This will show the actual numerical value of their approval.
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. (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.
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