Spellcasting Handsigns

[Jivebot]

So In my newest game I noticed Gale's spellcasting hand signs look ALOT like Naruto Jutsu handsigns.

Thing is, i could have sworn he never had those movements before and i'm not sure if it's a from a mod i am using, the patch 8 update, totally random, or I just somehow never noticed this before.

Or is it class based? Shadowheart usually just raises one hand overhead for her spells. My eldritch knight adapts a weird stance and sort of waves his spell hand overhead while holding the other hand out in front of him. Wyll holds one hand overhead and holds the other out in front of him in a sort of weird reverse claw grip.

And Gale does Jutsu signs.

Anyone know for sure how this is determined?

[KingOfFriedChicken]

Its a new feature they wanted to make casting per class more unique.

Update 15
"Class-based Spell Animations inspired by the real-world

Now when Gale begins casting a spell, things should look a little different than before. In this patch, each spell-casting class now receives their own tailor-made casting animation that better reflects the spirit of their class within D&D lore: A spell-casting Wizard will appear more mathematical and thoughtful when conjuring up a fireball, for instance, whereas a Warlock's animation has been choreographed to look creepier and twisted in their movements.

To achieve this, we brought choreographers into our mo-cap studio in Kuala Lumpur and looked to the real-world for inspiration.

For our Rangers, we were inspired by the physically emotive nature of sign-language and used a sign language-speaker at our Malaysian studio to mo-cap their movements during spell-casting. Those of you who speak sign language might recognise some of their gestures, which aim to capture the essence of these spells - not just their names. When casting a Buff, for instance, a Ranger will sign the word "Shield".

For our Wizards, on the other hand, we brought in a choreographer to help design new casting animation based on Finger-Tutting, a form of '90s street dance that focuses on intricate finger-work.
Does this mean that Gale is in fact a fan of 90s-era Earthly hip-hop? According to my personal fan-fiction: Yes, specifically Wu-Tang."

Sorry i went to find more info after just saying it felt empty lol

[War Maiden]

Originally posted by Jivebot:

So In my newest game I noticed Gale's spellcasting hand signs look ALOT like Naruto Jutsu handsigns.

Thing is, i could have sworn he never had those movements before and i'm not sure if it's a from a mod i am using, the patch 8 update, totally random, or I just somehow never noticed this before.

Or is it class based? Shadowheart usually just raises one hand overhead for her spells. My eldritch knight adapts a weird stance and sort of waves his spell hand overhead while holding the other hand out in front of him. Wyll holds one hand overhead and holds the other out in front of him in a sort of weird reverse claw grip.

And Gale does Jutsu signs.

Anyone know for sure how this is determined?

Originally posted by KingOfFriedChicken:

Its a new feature they wanted to make casting per class more unique.

Update 15
"Class-based Spell Animations inspired by the real-world"

What do you wanna bet one of those animations is the middle finger at the end when he is casting a particularly angry spell?

[Jivebot]

Awww. That means my Eldritch knight is stuck with the whackest spell animations of the bunch :(

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjN_pWTh5Z4

[KingOfFriedChicken]

Originally posted by War Maiden:

Originally posted by KingOfFriedChicken:

Its a new feature they wanted to make casting per class more unique.

Update 15
"Class-based Spell Animations inspired by the real-world"

What do you wanna bet one of those animations is the middle finger at the end when he is casting a particularly angry spell? :JC4skull: :moxes:

Honestly fireball should end with a big obvious middle finger now that you mention it haha

[Wes]

Originally posted by Jivebot:

I noticed Gale's spellcasting hand signs look ALOT like Naruto Jutsu handsigns.

As a Naruto fan, I approve of a few jutsu hand signs in BG3. 🤙🖖🤘👌🖖✌

But if there's an extreme amount,, then yeah it would be too distracting! It's sorta like seeing a lot of DOS2 stuff,, which makes you think of it...rather then BG3.

This is why a minimal amount is fine, but too much is bad right?? 🙃 Also speaking of Naruto,, the 20th anniversary trailer recently dropped... https://youtu.be/V1EUPqNro0Q