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I reckon Dark Urge could use a discussion all for itself.

I'm really interested in this. I feel like I could take any character idea I have and slap Dark Urge on it as something that got twisted in my mind as a side effect of the tadpole. That could make a really, really interesting playthrough.

Yeah, I dig it. There are so many ways to play this game:

Singleplayer
Multiplayer
Custom character
Origin character

And now having a custom origin character provides an extra wrinkle. I’m betting the Dark Urge has something to do with Bhaal- that much seems obvious, so this seems very on brand for the series. I’m going to make the Dark Urge my goodest of good characters and see how that plays out. So excited.

And that kind of character, trying to be heroic while saddled with darkness, there would be a real affinity to Wyll, and they probably have some fantastic dialog together

Absolutely. I was already planning on playing my goody two-shoes monk with all of the more evil companions so I could indulge in the inter-party drama. The idea that while outwardly he will be saying “can’t we all get along” while inwardly he wants nothing more than blood and murder is great.

I think that it's a clever idea that gives your PC a whole other narrative string to deal with without committing to a locked in race/class like the other origins.

Unfortunately, I'm not really interested in playing as a serial killer with some kind of pathological illness, so I'll probably never use it. I kind of wish there were additional non-companion origins to explore. Ones that are less grimdark.

I wonder if you can still pick any background with Dark Urge. In addition, is Dark Urge limited to Baldur's Gate background or can you be born in the Underdark as a drow and etc. I assume it is the latter as I did catch the dragonborn from the stream has some murky memories from a tribal past. But I am making assumptions.

If that is the case, I can definitely see layer upon layer of a complicated 'monstrous' character.

Same. Certainly the origin characters achieve that, but unfortunately that's not the same at all.

Still, I see so many interesting possibilities with dark urge. How about a Selûnite cleric who wakes up one morning with this new rot in them. Or a paladin? I think the internal conflict will be delightful to see how it develops.

Even with a more neutral character, they still likely don't want to bathe the Sword Coast in blood, so they'll have to resist this in a way that's likely more difficult than for the goody goodies.

You are making assumptions. It seems very likely to me that the character’s illness is magical and connected to Bhaal, not pathological.

I'm taking it as presented. If it turns out to have a magical cause, so be it. That's a plot twist.

I don't enjoy doing evil playthroughs, but I admit that this whole Dark Urge thing does interest me. I am intrigued at the idea of wrestling with it and doing my best to stay on the good side of things while dealing with the influence of whatever-this-is. (Bhaalspawn is the theory I see floating around. I haven't watched the stream yet; been busy all day.)

I would have liked to see another actual companion, for sure, but I appreciate this approach as it is.

Im actually quite intrigued by Dark Urge ...
I even think i allready have a character in mind for him. :3

It will be Drow (or maybe Half Drow) GOO Warlock ... criminal background ...
Im very interested if his special dialogues will fill my inspiration.

It could potentially be interesting - our Tavs lack any distinct characteristic so it could be nice way of covering it. The thing seems very reminiscent of Bhaal’s heritage so it could make for a more Baldur’s Gate feeling playthrough, than plain Tav. Than again I don’t trust Larian to do anything with it, other than come up with meme-able cruel situations.

I am more upset, that expected to it to be a companion as well, and there is so much meanness and edge in our companions I was really hoping for someone likeable.

Funny thing is that I wanted to play a wild mage drow sorcerer with a criminal background... I expected him to be neutralish, freedom-loving, a bit of a cynic but not too bad (for a drow). Now I think my first run is likely to be way more chaotic and darker than anticipated. I even consider taking my physical d20 dice and roll on occasions to see if he can resist... Oh, dear. I am getting a bit worried.

P.S. I am excited and it is quite obvious, lol

I'm really interested. I mean I get to play basically as Dexter Morgan. I love it.

The goblin which doctor from the DU teaser trailer appears in the PFH opening and closing trailer in a room with a giant symbol of Bhaal saying “you are the chosen one.” It’s pretty dang obvious.

Yeah ...
I had simmilar concept in mind, last time i created the character im talking about.

But it all fell appart, when Astarion accidentally killed a civilian ... and my "not too bad (for a Drow)" character got inspiration point. :-/
Larian really should describe those backgrdounds better.

Well, some people pay other people so that a third person accidentally falls out of a window or tragically disappears. Can you imagine that? I guess if the said drow was in really dire straits financially, they might remember some past experiences from the Underdark... Just thinking.

With Dark Urges... it all gets darker...

This. Was. Good.

A whole new layer to explore and what a bold move on the Larian part to make it in such a bizarre way. I wonder if this can be some Hatred level darkness.
Releasing something stupid in a classical sense in an age of unbearable modern stupidity and whining. I am digging it so much. Will make for a perfect second playthrough.

I still cannot fathom the thought process that lead to Larian deciding this edgy origin was exactly what the game needed over a new likeable companion character. There's still a chance there's depth to it we're not seeing yet, but I'm sure as hell not holding my breath.

Good question, who even decides on character in the first place in this industry? Writers?
At least they gave Wyll a second chance, I am expecting a VERY good Wyll possibility and a VERY bad one. Is it enough to count him as a good character? Or s there some sccieence here that makes this neutral? DnD scientists! Help!!