Controversial Baldur’s Gate 3 mod sparks community debate

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Players and modders are hard at work improving Baldur’s Gate 3 with new mods. Some aim to enhance visual or playful content, while others cause some controversy due to their ideological orientation.

The diversity of mods for Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 modding is extremely varied, with additions ranging from simple cosmetic changes to deeper story and gameplay changes. Among these mods, we find for example:

  • a mod that simply changes a character’s hairstyle;
  • mods that add new quests and areas to explore;
  • and even mods that adjust dialogue and interactions between characters.

A controversial mod that changes the gender of a female character

The mod in question transforms Lady Aylin, an immortal paladin who bravely faces her mother’s enemies, into a man. The mod affects several aspects of the character, including:

  • a voice modified using artificial intelligence;
  • personalized animations and portraits;
  • and reworked lines for other characters in the game.

This mod is part of a mod pack that also includes other controversial changes.

Changes made by the mod pack

Besides Lady Aylin’s gender change, the mod pack causes several other changes, such as:

  • the transformation of Nocturne, Shadowheart’s childhood friend, into a man;
  • the non-modification of the lesbian couple Alfira and Lakrissa, but with the explanation that they hide their relationship.

According to the developers, the goal of these mods is to align the gender and sexuality of NPCs with a medieval status quo. However, this raises the argument that this justification seems contradictory in a fantasy universe populated by fire-breathing dragons and talking mushrooms.

It is important to note that these mods are created by a developer already known for having proposed other problematic mods: these transformed black characters into white characters in order to conform to the medieval era according to them.

Reactions and debates within the community

The controversy surrounding this mod has generated much debate and commentary among Baldur’s Gate 3 players and modders. Some feel that the discriminatory and misanthropic approach makes this mod undesirable, while others feel that everyone should be free to choose the mods they wish to install while maintaining their personal beliefs.

Alternatives and Recommendations for Players

If you are interested in modding Baldur’s Gate 3, there are plenty of other mods that enrich the game’s content without any controversy. For example, mods allow you to add:

  • new weapons and armor;

  • additional romantic companions;
  • or even improvements to artificial intelligence and gameplay in general.

It is important to check the description and comments of a mod before installing it, in order to know the opinions of other users and to be sure that its content meets your expectations.

In conclusion, if you want to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 to the fullest while respecting the original vision of the game and its diverse characters, be careful of mods that may convey harmful or discriminatory ideology. There are many other mods available to enhance your gaming experience in an enjoyable and inclusive way.

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