Even after two years since its release,Baldur’s Gate 3never ceases to surprise players with its incredible intricacies and nuances. One BG3 fan just discovered yet another instance of Larian’s incredibly deep reactivity in its NPCs, and it’s a great example of why this game stands in a league of its own when it comes to immersive RPGs.
Reddit userReasonable_Run3567shared an incredibly niche reaction with an Act One NPC named Benryn, declaring thatLarian is playing"4D chess"when it comes to its NPC reactivity. The corpse of Benryn’s wife can be found near the NPC, and if you hide her before rescuing him, Benryn will actually ask Tav to help him search for the corpse.
BG3’s Benryn Is Prepared For Your Every Move
Larian Thought This Interaction Out More Than You’d Expect
Benryn is an Act 1 NPC inBaldur’s Gate 3that you’ll encounter in Waukeen’s Rest, the burning inn where you cansave Counsellor Florrickfrom certain death. He’s theguy trapped under a massive beamthat you can rescue if you pass an ability check, and after doing so, he’ll discover his bride’s corpse and set Tav out on the"Rescue the Trapped Man"quest to recover herDowry Ring.
However, if you’re playing adepravedBaldur’s Gate 3characterand choose to steal and hide the bride Mirileth’s corpse before you rescue Benryn from the fire, you’ll get the unique scenario that Larian clearly planned for. After rescuing Benryn,he’ll look around for Mirileth’s body and ask you to help him find her.After showing him where you stashed it, he will thank you, and you’re able to then complete the Dowry quest as usual.
Reactivity Is Baldur’s Gate 3’s Best Trait
Larian Anticipated Some Wild Scenarios In BG3
While NPC reactivity does tend to wane as you get deeper into the game, specificallyonce you reach Act 3, it’s stillunmatched by just about any other RPG you’ll find. Encounters like the one mentioned above are commonplace, and they’re a major reason whyBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the most replayable games out there.
The main goal for many role-playing games is to feel like there are limitless possibilities, and then getting varying reactions based on your choices gives players the sense that they are truly in control.Reactivity and depth of storytellingwith side characters such as Benryn are a core feature ofBG3, and it’s incredible to see how many different scenarios Larian anticipated with each NPC.
Overall, it’s amazing that players are still finding new and surprising interactions inBaldur’s Gate 3,and the level of detail across the board continues to give players a reason to start yet another playthrough.
