It is hard to judge the overall writing when we only have act 1 and don’t have all the companions, so this is tbd for me! I do think some are a bit harsh on the writing in BG3, though!
In BG3 so far I love the pacing and side quests, which if not done well can make a game very boring. I am also interested in the main plot. I love the amount of dialogue and quests they have given companions as well as class-specific dialogue for the pc! It is too early to tell for choice and consequences. I am fine with and probably prefer some gameplay (or gamey) elements staying separate from the narrative.
Another important thing in good writing is relationships between characters, whether it’s Joel and Ellie or Garrus and Shepard or a pc and a great villain, or a great romance. This is what I think is missing from the companions so far. The companions are individually well-written but need more relationship with the pc and are a bit dark side when taken as a group! This could change when we get the remaining companions and also when more development happens as the game progresses.
If the playable protagonist is custom he or she still needs to have personality - that personality might be up to the player to pick, but it should be there. In other words, rather than remaining blank through the entirety of the game protagonist personality should be shaped by player's actions and decisions.
Agree with this! I like my pc to have personality. For BG3 I think this might depend on whether the pc is voiced.
