So I'm sure something like this has been done before, but here goes.
Basically, you take yourself, think about what class you would be, what stats you would have, etc. and make yourself a character in Baldur's Gate. Then you do a run where you go until your main character dies, and that's that, no reloading. Obviously you can save and load later when you are switching tasks IRL etc., but yeah, once you die that's it.
You can then describe your ventures with or without screenshots, in first or third person, or a mixture if you're like me and can't make up your mind.
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Right, so I'm starting as a Neutral Good, male Human Bard.
My stats:
STR - 10
DEX - 14 (possibly generous, quizzes have varied some say I'm 13)
CON - 10
INT - 14
WIS - 15
CHA - 15
So obviously my AC blows. I'm *okay* at picking pockets with a 40%. Sadly the most interesting thing about me is my 15 Lore, I have a bonus for my good Int/Wis stats. Hilariously, I'm better at scribing scrolls than Garrick and Eldoth, even though I'm far from a genius.
I gave myself proficiencies in Short Swords and Bows. I fire bows in real life, I'm not too bad. I picked Short Swords because I don't see myself as being able to swing around a long sword that well.
Hardest part about this playthrough for me is going to be staying in character. I have to act like I would in the world - not cheating little things here and there - and being a pretty nice guy in general. First challenges of course were actually giving the Antidote to Fuller (seriously, who does this?) and giving Firebead his Identify scroll (again, who does this?). [It's a joke don't over-analyze it. Seriously. Don't be 'that guy.']
I'm not going to lie I was surprised when I took care of Shank with minimal difficulty. My AC is 10 after all, and I was using a dagger. THAC0 20, 1d4 damage isn't exactly amazing.
That said, my dagger broke while fighting Carbos, which was pretty hysterical. Regardless, I ended up punching him unconscious. I finished him off with Hull's long sword. Chances are, my character then went and cleaned it off, hoping to God that Hull wouldn't notice.
Once done with all these pesky quests I went and bought a short sword, short bow, and studded leather. I can't really see myself wearing chain mail.
So Gorion dies yada yada. I pick up Imoen of course, and she's great at reminding me how truly insignificant my stats are. I do enjoy exploring, but I know I should heed Gorion's words, stay to the coastway road and go to the Friendly Arm Inn. Still, Imoen mentioned a note on Gorion's body, so I figure we should wander over that way, although make it brief as possible.
A couple of kind of mean looking folks Xzar and Montaron asked me to assist them to the Nashkel Mines. It seemed like a dirty guilt switch to pull after giving me a potion of healing, so I told them to go on their way ... the Nashkel Mines aren't really my business anyway. All I want is to get to safety.
First thing Imoen does is critical hit a Gibberling. What was I saying earlier about feeling insignificant? Yeah, there's that humility again.
So we finally come across the Lion's Way trail marker ... thing. It's been a long day of walking for Imoen and I, so we're quite glad that the Friendly Arm Inn is close at hand. Some fancy robed guy gives us directions, which is nice. We also meet up with a ranger named Aoln, who lets us know that the area isn't typically that dangerous ... which is refreshing to know.
However upon our final walk to the Friendly Arm Inn, we discover that he is quite wrong. We are ambushed by several Bandits and a couple of Half Ogres. Needless to say, with my pitiful 7 AC, I was shot immediately and died in one hit. The end. Imoen seemed to be doing well at running towards the screen edges though, she probably got away by the game's rules. With my stats, she's probably about 20x more significant of a Bhaalspawn than me anyway.
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So there's my story. Have fun y'all.
Basically, you take yourself, think about what class you would be, what stats you would have, etc. and make yourself a character in Baldur's Gate. Then you do a run where you go until your main character dies, and that's that, no reloading. Obviously you can save and load later when you are switching tasks IRL etc., but yeah, once you die that's it.
You can then describe your ventures with or without screenshots, in first or third person, or a mixture if you're like me and can't make up your mind.
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Right, so I'm starting as a Neutral Good, male Human Bard.
My stats:
STR - 10
DEX - 14 (possibly generous, quizzes have varied some say I'm 13)
CON - 10
INT - 14
WIS - 15
CHA - 15
So obviously my AC blows. I'm *okay* at picking pockets with a 40%. Sadly the most interesting thing about me is my 15 Lore, I have a bonus for my good Int/Wis stats. Hilariously, I'm better at scribing scrolls than Garrick and Eldoth, even though I'm far from a genius.
I gave myself proficiencies in Short Swords and Bows. I fire bows in real life, I'm not too bad. I picked Short Swords because I don't see myself as being able to swing around a long sword that well.
Hardest part about this playthrough for me is going to be staying in character. I have to act like I would in the world - not cheating little things here and there - and being a pretty nice guy in general. First challenges of course were actually giving the Antidote to Fuller (seriously, who does this?) and giving Firebead his Identify scroll (again, who does this?). [It's a joke don't over-analyze it. Seriously. Don't be 'that guy.']
I'm not going to lie I was surprised when I took care of Shank with minimal difficulty. My AC is 10 after all, and I was using a dagger. THAC0 20, 1d4 damage isn't exactly amazing.
That said, my dagger broke while fighting Carbos, which was pretty hysterical. Regardless, I ended up punching him unconscious. I finished him off with Hull's long sword. Chances are, my character then went and cleaned it off, hoping to God that Hull wouldn't notice.
Once done with all these pesky quests I went and bought a short sword, short bow, and studded leather. I can't really see myself wearing chain mail.
So Gorion dies yada yada. I pick up Imoen of course, and she's great at reminding me how truly insignificant my stats are. I do enjoy exploring, but I know I should heed Gorion's words, stay to the coastway road and go to the Friendly Arm Inn. Still, Imoen mentioned a note on Gorion's body, so I figure we should wander over that way, although make it brief as possible.
A couple of kind of mean looking folks Xzar and Montaron asked me to assist them to the Nashkel Mines. It seemed like a dirty guilt switch to pull after giving me a potion of healing, so I told them to go on their way ... the Nashkel Mines aren't really my business anyway. All I want is to get to safety.
First thing Imoen does is critical hit a Gibberling. What was I saying earlier about feeling insignificant? Yeah, there's that humility again.
So we finally come across the Lion's Way trail marker ... thing. It's been a long day of walking for Imoen and I, so we're quite glad that the Friendly Arm Inn is close at hand. Some fancy robed guy gives us directions, which is nice. We also meet up with a ranger named Aoln, who lets us know that the area isn't typically that dangerous ... which is refreshing to know.
However upon our final walk to the Friendly Arm Inn, we discover that he is quite wrong. We are ambushed by several Bandits and a couple of Half Ogres. Needless to say, with my pitiful 7 AC, I was shot immediately and died in one hit. The end. Imoen seemed to be doing well at running towards the screen edges though, she probably got away by the game's rules. With my stats, she's probably about 20x more significant of a Bhaalspawn than me anyway.
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So there's my story. Have fun y'all.