Thinking about BG3 Should I Get Branded? Read This First

Alright, let’s gab about this Baldur’s Gate 3 thing, this whole “getting branded” business. Folks keep askin’, “Should I get branded in BG3?” Well, lemme tell ya what I heard, like them old hens clucking in the yard, I picked up a thing or two.

Now, from what I gather, this brand ain’t like no cow brandin’, no sir. It’s somethin’ called the “Mark of the Absolute.” Sounds fancy, don’t it? Like somethin’ them city folk would come up with. But what does it do, that’s the real question, ain’t it?

Thinking about BG3 Should I Get Branded? Read This First

So, what’s the big deal with this brand?

Well, seems like gettin’ this mark opens up some doors for ya. Like, there’s special gear, you know, like armor and weapons, that work better if you got the brand. They say some stuff you can’t even get unless you’re branded. Imagine that! Like them fancy hats only the ladies in the big house wear.

Better Gear: Some folks say there’s good stuff you can only use if you’re branded. Makes ya stronger, I guess.
More Talkin’: Apparently, it changes how people talk to ya. You get new choices in them conversations, like whether to sweet-talk or yell at someone. Not that yellin’ ever got anyone anywhere, mind you.
Secret Stuff: This brand, it unlocks hidden things, like secret doors or special quests. Like findin’ a hidden stash of berries in the woods, only fancier.

Now, some worrywarts are sayin’ this brand might cause trouble down the line. They say folks might recognize it and give you the stink eye, or worse, try to fight ya. Like wearin’ the wrong colors in the wrong part of town, you know? But from what I hear, that ain’t nothin’ to fret about too much.

Is it gonna mess with your head?

Another thing folks are frettin’ about is whether this brand will control your mind, make you do bad things. But the word on the street is, it don’t do nothin’ like that. You’re still you, just with a fancy mark on your hand. Heck, you can even cover it up with gloves if you don’t want folks seein’ it. Like hidin’ a chipped fingernail.

So, should you get it or not?

Well, if you ask me, and nobody is, but I’m tellin’ ya anyway, it seems like gettin’ branded is a good idea. Seems like the good outweighs the bad. You get better stuff, more to say, and you ain’t gonna turn into no mindless zombie. Unless you want to be a mindless zombie, which, hey, I ain’t judgin’. To each their own, I always say.

Here’s the thing though, you gotta be smart about it.

Don’t just go around flashin’ that brand to everybody. Some folks might not like it, just like some folks don’t like my prize-winning rhubarb pie (can you believe it?). You gotta be careful, you know? Use your head, that’s what it’s there for, besides holdin’ up your hat.

And if you miss gettin’ branded early on?

Seems like you can get it later too, from what the young’uns are sayin’. So don’t go frettin’ if you missed your chance the first time around. It ain’t like missin’ the last bus outta town. There’s always another way.

But if you’re still worried…

If you’re still sittin’ there scratchin’ your head, not sure what to do, well, you could always just play the game and see for yourself! That’s what I’d do. Ain’t no harm in tryin’, right? And if you don’t like it, well, you can always start over. Life’s too short to be worryin’ about a little ol’ brand, just like it’s too short to be eatin’ bland food.

So go on, get yourself branded, or don’t. It’s your game, your story. Just have fun with it, that’s all that matters. And don’t forget to eat your vegetables! Or at least some pie. Pie is good too.

In short, if you want the best gear and don’t mind a little mark, go for the branding. It ain’t gonna hurt ya, and it might just make your life a whole lot easier in the long run. That’s what I’m hearin’, anyways.

And remember, a little dirt don’t hurt nobody. Just like a little brand don’t hurt nobody, seems like. Now go on, git!