Re: Is canon important for BG3?
1. Information on previously existing locations, characters, and events that occur in BG3 are now considered canon enough to rewrite all related wiki pages. Until it is retconned, BG3 is quasi-gospel to the lore.
2. In spite of some confusing things here and there, the game does, for the most part, fit quite neatly into the established canon and history. The game itself draws from established canon and rarely violates it.
3. The greatest motivation of all: Establishing consistent lore is fun, whether it’s Warhammer, Elder Scrolls, or DND. It’s especially fun here because this isn’t some DM’s pocket universe, but an officially licensed product.
4. Just as not all of the original games were canon after 20 years, so too can we expect bits and pieces of BG3 not to stay canon. However, the general thrust of the adventure will remain.
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Also, for as much as people hate Abdel Adrian, it really does seem like Athans was set up to fail.
