Alright, let’s talk about this Baldur’s Gate 3 thing, the one with all the choices. My grandkids keep blabbering about it, so I figured, why not? Heard you can be whatever you wanna be in this game, even… uh… “non-binary.” Don’t rightly know what that is, but sounds fancy.

What’s This “Non-Binary” Fuss About Anyway?

Now, from what I gather, this non-binary business is about not being just a man or a woman. Seems some folks feel like they ain’t either one, or maybe they’re a bit of both, or somethin’ else entirely. Heard tell there’s a whole bunch of folks feelin’ this way, not just in the game, but out in the real world too. Millions, they say! Can you believe it? Back in my day, you were either a boy or a girl, and that was that. But times change, I guess. Like them fancy phones everyone’s always starin’ at.

Baldur’s Gate 3: Be Who You Wanna Be

So, this Baldur’s Gate 3 game, it lets you pick how you wanna look. They call it “body type,” not just man or woman. You got four choices, two that look like regular fellas and gals, and two more that are… well, bigger. And get this, you can even pick your “pronouns.” That’s how people call ya, like he or she. But in this game, you can be “they” too, if that’s your thing. It’s all in the “character details tab,” they say, whatever that is.

• Body Type: Pick what feels right. Skinny, big, whatever.
• Pronouns: He, she, they… you choose.
• Character Look: Make yourself look however you fancy.

Seems like a lot of fuss just to play a game, but I reckon it’s important to some folks. My grandson, the one with the purple hair, he says it’s about “representation.” Means seein’ yourself in the stories and games, I think. He says it makes people feel seen, like they belong. And that’s a good thing, ain’t it?

More Than Just Male and Female

This non-binary thing, it ain’t just some newfangled idea cooked up by youngsters. Seems like it’s been around for ages, just folks didn’t always have a word for it. Some folks always felt different, like they didn’t fit in the boxes everyone else made for ’em. And now, with games like this Baldur’s Gate, they get to be themselves, even if it’s just in a pretend world. It’s kinda like playin’ dress-up, but on a whole ‘nother level.

It’s All About Choice, I Guess

So, what’s the big deal? Well, for some folks, it’s a big darn deal. It’s about havin’ the choice to be who you are, even in a game. It’s about seein’ yourself reflected in the stories you love. And it’s about respect, treatin’ folks the way they wanna be treated, even if you don’t quite understand it.

Don’t Overthink It

Now, if you’re like me and this all sounds a bit confusing, don’t worry about it too much. It ain’t gonna hurt nobody to let folks be who they wanna be. If someone wants to be a non-binary elf in a game, let ’em. It ain’t your business. Just enjoy the story, fight some monsters, and have a good time. That’s what games are for, ain’t it? And if you still don’t get it, just remember this: be kind, be respectful, and don’t go around tellin’ folks how to live their lives. That’s my two cents, anyway.

The Game Keeps Changin’

Games these days are different from what I remember. Back then you were lucky to have a character that could move, and now you get to pick all sorts of things. This Baldur’s Gate, they say it has thousands of different ways it can end. Sounds like a lot of work to me, but I guess that’s what folks like now. And if a few of them want to be something other than just a boy or a girl, well, I guess that’s just part of the game now too.

It Is What It Is

So, in this Baldur’s Gate 3 you can be a fella, a gal, or somethin’ else. And that’s that. No need to get your knickers in a twist about it. It’s just a game, after all. But maybe it’s more than that too. Maybe it’s a sign of things changin’, of folks gettin’ more comfortable bein’ themselves. And maybe that ain’t such a bad thing after all.

Just Play The Game

Listen, at the end of the day, it’s just a game. If you wanna play as a non-binary dragon slayer, go for it. If you wanna be a regular ol’ knight, that’s fine too. Just have fun, be nice to folks, and don’t take it all too seriously. Life’s too short for that.

Wrap it up Already

So there you have it. A whole bunch of words about this non-binary thing in Baldur’s Gate 3. Hope it made some kind of sense. If not, well, just go play the game and see for yourself. Maybe you’ll figure it out, maybe you won’t. Either way, ain’t the end of the world. Now, where’s my tea?

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