I know its not according to the original D&D rules, but would it be possible that Bards can inspire themselves, too ? Bards are set up to be the ideal social interactors now, and everybody else can get Bardic Inspirations in dialogue from them, but for some reason you actually need a second Bard in group - for nothing but to ever get Bardic Inspirations on the first Bard !
I see no fundamental reason why that should be the case. Paladins for example can Lay on Hands themselves just fine. There are abilities that can only be used on others, like the Cleric spell that shares hitpoints with another character, but those exist for a reason. The rule that Bards can only inspire others but never themselves seems to be a relict from the times when D&D treated Bards very badly and they've been considered merely a sidekick. From what I can see, there is no actual reason why Bards should be unable to inspire themselves.
Would accept no epilogue if it means we are definitely getting an expansion or sequel.
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Well, I guess that would be a price I would pay, too.
Dont think it works like that - but yeah.
From what I've heard, an expansion isnt happening, but a sequel at some point is a possibility.
Mind, BG3 was six years in the making, according to the OP. So that means if Larian Studios would decide to make BG4 now, it would go early access in 2026 and released in 2029. In short, dont hold your breath for BG4 too hart.
Can we also discuss how being "Evil" in this game is completely worthless [...]
Well, its the same as in BG1+BG2 then.
Evil runs in BG1+BG2 have been a possibility, after all there have been plenty evil companions to imply it should be a valid playstyle.
But in practice its a really painful thing to do.