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[[File:Ettvard Quest.jpg|thumb|Vox populi, vox dei.]] | [[File:Ettvard Quest.jpg|thumb|Vox populi, vox dei.]] | ||
'''Stop the Presses''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act Three]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with [[Estra Stir]] in the [[Lower City]] or [[Lens]] in [[Rivington]]. | '''Stop the Presses''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act Three]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with [[Estra Stir]] in the [[Lower City]] or [[Lens]] in [[Rivington]] or [[Ettvard Needle]] in the [[Baldur's Mouth]]. | ||
If this quest isn't picked up before [[Gortash]]'s death, it will no longer be available because the newspaper will be solely reporting on the Archduke's death. Ettvard Needle will even call you "old news" and shoo you away. | |||
{{SpoilerWarning}} | {{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
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Choosing 'Take one step closer' and 'Take another step further' results in different checks: | Choosing 'Take one step closer' and 'Take another step further' results in different checks: | ||
* [ATHLETICS] Force the printing press open and clear the loaded headline. | * [ATHLETICS] Force the printing press open and clear the loaded headline. (DC 20) | ||
* | * [SLEIGHT OF HAND] Reach inside and carefully remove the loaded headline. (DC 20) | ||
* [ROGUE][SLEIGHT OF HAND] Dislodge the current headline with a precise flick of the wrist. (DC 18) | |||
If these checks are failed, then the press starts printing automatically, and is unable to be tampered with further. | If these checks are failed, then the press starts printing automatically, and is unable to be tampered with further. | ||
It is possible to alter the headlines when the party doesn't have the quest, and even when the quest is no longer available because Gortash is dead. Doing so will affect the world the same way as if the quest was active. | |||
[[File:Jelliwig Quest.jpg|thumb|Jelliwig is willing to be mischievous if properly motivated.]] | [[File:Jelliwig Quest.jpg|thumb|Jelliwig is willing to be mischievous if properly motivated.]] | ||
Positive Articles: | Positive Articles: | ||
* Adventurers, Our Best Hope for the City {{Coords|-1029|1013}} - in a wicker basket | * {{RarityItem|Adventurers, Our Best Hope for the City}} {{Coords|-1029|1013}} - in a wicker basket | ||
* Celebrate the Brave Heroes Who Slew General Ketheric {{Coords|53|-50}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket behind Ettvard | * {{RarityItem|Celebrate the Brave Heroes Who Slew General Ketheric}} {{Coords|53|-50}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket behind Ettvard | ||
* Make Big Money by Trading with Adventurers {{Coords|-1029|1058}} - in a wicker basket. Note: it's possible that more random traders may appear scattered around the city if this headline publishes. | * {{RarityItem|Make Big Money by Trading with Adventurers}} {{Coords|-1029|1058}} - in a wicker basket. Note: it's possible that more random traders may appear scattered around the city if this headline publishes. | ||
Neutral Articles: | Neutral Articles: | ||
* Cutest Cat You've Ever Seen {{Coords|-1022|1066}} - on a counter. | * {{RarityItem|Cutest Cat You've Ever Seen}} {{Coords|-1022|1066}} - on a counter. | ||
* Hear the Finest Shanties at the Blushing Mermaid {{Coords|43|-60}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket | * {{RarityItem|Hear the Finest Shanties at the Blushing Mermaid}} {{Coords|43|-60}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket | ||
* Graverobbers Spree {{Coords|58|-42}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket | * {{RarityItem|Graverobbers' Spree}} {{Coords|58|-42}} - upstairs, in a wicker basket | ||
Negative Articles: | Negative Articles: | ||
* A Public Danger! {{Coords|-1032|1035}} - on a shelf. | * {{RarityItem|A Public Danger!}} {{Coords|-1032|1035}} - on a shelf. | ||
* Wolves in Sheeps' Clothing | * {{RarityItem|Wolves in Sheeps' Clothing}} {{Coords|-1014|1016}} - on a counter. | ||
* Curse-breakers or Curse-makers? {{Coords|-1032|1018}} - on a desk. | * {{RarityItem|Curse-breakers or Curse-makers?}} {{Coords|-1032|1018}} - on a desk. | ||
=== Killing Ettvard === | === Killing Ettvard === | ||
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* If the party uses a positive headline: Various people around town compliments the party or recognize them positively. | * If the party uses a positive headline: Various people around town compliments the party or recognize them positively. | ||
* If the party uses a neutral headline: Nothing of note changes. | * If the party uses a neutral headline: Nothing of note changes. | ||
* If the party does nothing, or uses a negative headline: People around town comment negatively towards the party, and their reputation is tarnished. | * If the party does nothing, or uses a negative headline: People around town comment negatively towards the party, and their reputation is tarnished, resulting in a loss of 15 [[attitude]] with most vendors ([[Rivington]] vendors are unaffected). | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||