Larian's Writing Team.

[Wes]

I wanted this to be a discussion about all of them, yet I doubt most stalk follow their careers like Annie Wilkes would lol. So instead of that,, how does everyone feel about the writing so far?? And lastly, who's your favorite writer based on the characters?

Jaheira is written by Ruairí Moore.

Orin the Red is written by Adrienne Law.

Minthara & Raphael is written by Adam Smith.

Karlach is written by Sarah Baylus.

Astarion is written by Stephen Rooney.

Wyll, Laezel,, & Kagha are written by Kevin Vanord.

Gale is written by Jan Van Dosselaer.

The Dark Urge is written by Baudelaire Welch.

Halsin Bear, & Shadowheart are written by John Corcoran.

Naaber is written by Chrystal Ding.

Alfira & Auntie Ethel are written by Rachel Quirke.[ie.linkedin.com]

[Wes]

After wasting more time trying to figure who writes Shadowheart,, I've discovered that Baudelaire Welch works on some companions & their romances.

She hasn't publicly said who they were,, & I'm too shy to email her about it lol.

If you're out there Pan Darius Kairos,, could you send a message for me?? Aren't you the biggest Shadowheart fan,, so wouldn't you want to know who created your waifu? lol. Yeah I doubt you're even reading this,, since you have me blocked. 😹😿

Well this is a mystery I'm likely not to solve everyone,, but again if anyone has confirmation about who writes who in Baldur's Gate 3. Then please share that information with innocent little WosM.

[Vixziค็็็็็n]

lol why so she can be your next GQ?

[Wes]

Originally posted by Vixzian:

lol why so she can be your next GQ?

More like the next "War Maiden,," since she seems like the Maquina type. 😅

[Brady4444]

The writing overall seems fine to me. I wouldn't hand out awards for it, but the dialogue is serviceable. The voice actor for Astarian is annoying since he sounds like he's pouting all the time.

[Ronin Gamer]

Originally posted by Brady4444:

The writing overall seems fine to me. I wouldn't hand out awards for it, but the dialogue is serviceable. The voice actor for Astarian is annoying since he sounds like he's pouting all the time.

The VA for Astarion is actually quite talented in his work in this game and brings a decent charm to the evil intent behind the character, he should actually be commended for his work.
But back on point, OP just seems to have personal agendas against Larian for various things and I don't know why he feels the need to continue to spam the forum with different things over and over again, pretty sure they were banned at least once at one point. I'd say just ignore it and save yourself the headache.

[Lord Adorable]

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Originally posted by Brady4444:

The writing overall seems fine to me. I wouldn't hand out awards for it, but the dialogue is serviceable. The voice actor for Astarian is annoying since he sounds like he's pouting all the time.

The VA for Astarian is actually quite talented in his work in this game and brings a decent charm to the evil intent behind the character, he should actually be commended for his work.
But back on point, OP just seems to have personal agendas against Larian for various things and I don't know why he feels the need to continue to spam the forum with different things over and over again, pretty sure they were banned at least once at one point. I'd say just ignore it and save yourself the headache.

Yeah, he's also in the habit of necroing his own posts from time to time.
I chalk it up to him being drunk all the time, for the benefit of the doubt.

[Wes]

Originally posted by Brady4444:

The writing overall seems fine to me. I wouldn't hand out awards for it.

You said their writing so far doesn't deserve any awards,, but your comment sure does!

A steam award for being the only one who will likely answer my topic,, instead of just coming here to hurt me. 🤜🤕

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

OP just seems to have personal agendas against Larian for various things and I don't know why he feels the need to continue to spam the forum with different things over and over again, pretty sure they were banned at least once at one point. I'd say just ignore it and save yourself the headache.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1086940/discussions/0/3764479392878607743#c3764479392880123198

Originally posted by Lord Adorable:

Yeah, he's also in the habit of necroing his own posts from time to time. I chalk it up to him being drunk all the time, for the benefit of the doubt.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1086940/discussions/0/3766732279424050251#c3766732914508025651

Originally posted by WosM:

Originally posted by Vixzian:

lol why so she can be your next GQ?

More like the next "War Maiden,," since she seems like the Maquina type.

Btw Vixzian,, my response to you above was just me messing around! I thought you might verify that it was false,, & call me out on it? In truth she's nothing like War Maiden from what I've seen,, & just trying to start a conversation with you.

I should have just asked your thoughts on the topic,, or the writers themselves?? But maybe that wouldn't have worked either,, cause this topic doesn't interest you whatsoever.

You seriously just came here to remind me of GQ,, when I've been trying to move on.

[Wes]

Going into Larian's video library,, & immediately found more writers who work on BG3!

Their names are Martin Docherty & Chrystal Ding? There was also a few other faces that I mentioned before, so for those interested to know about the writers...then click here.

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Honorable mention : Charlene Putney.

She spent eighteen months on creating the world of BG3.

'Wrote the core story,, characters,, situations & quests from the very beginning of the project.'

[Patriot]

So Much thanks for
Gale who is written by Jan Van Dosselaer.

Astarion who is written by Stephen Rooney.

I couldn't help, but kill the other companions because they were completely insufferable.

Karlach almost made the cut, but the swearing was a deal breaker. Much the same with the Cleric.

Kargah was a bit more tolerable after her redemption, but I don't believe you can have her as a companion at that point.

[Oubley]

Originally posted by WosM:

Wyll,, Laezel,, & Kagha are written by Kevin Vanord.

Gale is written by Jan Van Dosselaer.

Astarion is written by Stephen Rooney.

My list is nearly complete now,, & needed help finding out who's the writer for Shadowheart?? I'm not 100% sure,, yet can anyone confirm if it's by Sarah Baylus or Adam Smith?

Also I wanted this to be a discussion about all of them,, but I doubt most stalk follow their careers like Annie Wilkes would. 🐱‍👤 So instead of that,, how does everyone feel about the writing so far?? And lastly, who's your favorite writer based on the companions?

https://youtu.be/OUV_IPcZvkE

What? is this why the characters and story seem all disjointed? They have different people writing for different characters?

[Patriot]

Originally posted by Oubley:

What? is this why the characters and story seem all disjointed? They have different people writing for different characters?

This is very common and necessary. Do you think it's possible to get a game out in a timely matter with several books worth of dialog using only 1 writer?

[Śākyamuni]

Originally posted by Brady4444:

The writing overall seems fine to me. I wouldn't hand out awards for it, but the dialogue is serviceable. The voice actor for Astarian is annoying since he sounds like he's pouting all the time.

I've only just played the intro again recently (played all available content on release) up until the falling on the sand thing, but it does seem much improved, particularly Shadowheart who early indications has mellowed into a much more complex character I already feel a kinship with (any maybe a slight horn for, lol) after only an hour or so of play time. I hope they continue making her relationship with Laezel much more multilayered as though the 'you're a gith so I hate you and vice-versa' stuff was ok to start with, it's a bit one-note. I remember when I first played the BG series I loved it for the characters, even if now I look back they don't seem as great (except Minsc obvs). I'm hoping that Larian can keep moving forward and make this the first game I've played that's really on the level that it could be a great movie.

[Dorok]

Originally posted by Patriot:

Originally posted by Oubley:

What? is this why the characters and story seem all disjointed? They have different people writing for different characters?

This is very common and necessary. Do you think it's possible to get a game out in a timely matter with several books worth of dialog using only 1 writer?

The numbers was extracted by fans or devs for some classic RPG, for example: 682k for BG1EE, 1.65M for BGII:EE, 582k for IWD:EE, 1.2M for Tides of Numenera, 800K for Planetscape Torment.

For the full tolkien triglogy+hobbit it's 576K.

So I would say you seem right, it's not that many books but still, each Tolkien book, is rather big.

But if you think of vocal acting then it's dementia compared to movies but I dont have numbers (time cumulated of vocal acting in games).

I don't think any good novels was done by multiple hands, but also I have doubts game writers team can only focus on writing, they probably lost a lot of time in global coherency management. But for sure it's clearly one reason among many why game writing can't be compared directly to pure novel writing.

[InfernoX250]

Lol I don't care, if I don't like the character they get axed

Its my story, when you play alone you are the character and the DM!

[echoes222]

writing is now decent. Galaxies ahead of DoS2.