Let's Play Baldur's Gate 3

Welcome to a brand new playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3! In this series, I'll be experiencing the game for the first time -- No prior Baldur's Gate experience, no walkthroughs, no wikis. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction to New Series 00:55 Starting a New Game 01:25 [CUT SCENE] Introduction 03:27 Character Creation 48:20 [CUT SCENE] Start Game 52:21 We Awaken -- I am Babb! + Learning Controls 58:55 Fiddling with Settings... 59:58 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:07:20 [CUT SCENE] Meeting Lae'zel 1:08:05 Chatting with Lae'zel 1:09:26 First Combat 1:12:49 First Fight Finished - Continuing On... 1:20:38 Meeting and Rescuing Shadowheart 1:32:00 Chatting with Shadowheart 1:33:32 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:34:35 [CUT SCENE] Helm of the Nautiloid 1:35:15 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:42:14 [CUT SCENE] Escaping the Nautiloid 1:43:37 [CUT SCENE] Nautiloid Crashes 1:44:55 We Land on Solid Ground + Continuing On... 1:46:03 Fiddling with Settings... 1:46:53 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:47:32 Stumbling Upon Shadowheart 1:50:04 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:10:34 Meeting Astarion 2:15:32 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:16:09 Leveling Up 2:18:22 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:24:56 Chatting with an Injured Mindflayer 2:28:17 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:34:15 Encounter at The Chapel 2:46:01 Dying and Realizing We Haven't Saved in a Bit... 2:46:40 Speedrunning Back to The Chapel 3:00:51 Back to Where We Were Before We Died + Different Direction 3:02:41 Finding and Rescuing Lae'zel 3:10:17 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 3:12:14 Goblins Attack! 3:24:02 Battle Over + Wrap Up Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. In this video, we continue our journey into the Emerald Grove, meet new allies like Wyll, and stumble into danger (Harpies!). I visit my camp for the first time, explore beneath the chapel, and wrap things up with another level-up. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 1 / Series Recap 00:59 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 01:40 Visiting Emerald Grove (for the first time) 11:08 Overthinking Trading with a Vendor 15:34 ~~~ Continuing to Explore Emerald Grove ~~~ 18:35 Chatting with and Recruiting Wyll as a New Ally 23:28 ~~~ Continuing to Explore Emerald Grove ~~~ 1:09:49 Visiting the Druids (for the first time) 1:42:12 Harpies! 2:05:24 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:07:58 Visiting My Camp (for the first time) 2:18:11 Leveling Up 2:34:54 ~~~ Continuing to Explore the Camp ~~~ 2:41:01 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:42:37 Revisiting The Chapel... 2:55:59 Jumping Into the Refectory Beneath the Chapel 4:03:50 Leveling Up 4:13:44 ~~~ Wrapping Up ~~~ Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. We dive deeper into the Dank Crypt, awaken something unpleasant, and meet Withers. After escaping, we rescue a gnome tied to a windmill, encounter the devilish Raphael, and make our way to the Goblin Camp. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 2 Recap 00:44 ~~~ Refectory ~~~ 06:00 ~~~ Dank Crypt ~~~ 17:05 Something Just Woke Up Down Here... 25:40 ~~~ Dank Crypt ~~~ 26:45 Meeting Withers 30:05 ~~~ Dank Crypt ~~~ 43:27 ~~~ Refectory ~~~ 51:26 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:50:08 Rescuing a Deep Gnome Tied to a Windmill 2:05:01 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:06:15 Meeting Raphael 2:12:00 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:14:56 Traveling on The Risen Road 2:41:39 Visiting Emerald Grove 2:55:39 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:56:32 Astarion Tries to Bite Babb 3:03:42 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 3:06:13 Entrance to the Goblin Camp 3:10:19 The Mysterious Artefact Saves Us 3:12:20 Shadowheart Revelations 3:16:11 Goblin Camp 3:24:47 Worg Pens + Rescuing Halsin 3:42:50 Meeting Halsin 3:48:33 ~~~ Wrapping Up ~~~ Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. The Goblin Camp showdown begins. We face off against all three goblin leaders — Minthara, Gut, and Ragzlin — while navigating strange dreams, growing Illithid powers, and unexpected drama from a companion. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 3 Recap 00:34 ~~~ Exploring the Goblin Camp ~~~ 08:55 Encountering Nightwarden Minthara (Goblin Leader) 37:05 Defeating Nightwarden Minthara 57:23 Leveling Up to Level 4 1:28:24 ~~~ Exploring the Goblin Camp ~~~ 1:15:36 Lae'zel Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands 1:38:27 Babb is Visited in His Dreams 1:41:45 Exploring the Potential of More Parasites 1:46:21 ~~~ Exploring the Goblin Camp ~~~ 1:52:53 Encountering and Defeating Princess Gut (Goblin Leader) 2:08:04 ~~~ Exploring the Goblin Camp ~~~ 2:21:22 Babb is Visited in His Dreams... again. 2:26:24 Embracing Illithid Powersk 2:32:20 Encountering Dror Ragzlin (Goblin Leader) 2:48:30 Defeating Dror Ragzlin 3:15:52 ~~~ Exploring the Goblin Camp ~~~ 3:26:04 Chatting with Halsin 3:33:22 ~~~ Wrapping Up ~~~ Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. We return to the Emerald Grove for some trading and celebration, then things get weird fast. Auntie Ethel's true nature is revealed, and we dive into the twisted Overgrown Tunnel beneath her teahouse. Between camp drama, cursed masks, and a tense boss fight, this episode has it all... including some awkward companion moments. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 4 Recap 00:44 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 01:37 Quality of Life Interface Tips 02:32 ~~~ Continuing in the Emerald Grove ~~~ 04:28 Trading with Arron 07:38 ~~~ Continuing in the Emerald Grove ~~~ 08:26 Trading with Dammon 13:15 ~~~ Continuing in the Emerald Grove ~~~ 31:59 Celebration at the Camp! 41:49 Chatting with Halsin 47:21 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 55:17 Auntie Ethel - Revealed 1:26:15 Overgrown Tunnel Beneath Gnarled Teahouse 1:45:15 Whispering Mask Debacle 1:56:57 Shadowheart and Lae'zel Fighting at the Camp 2:00:46 ~~~ Continuing in the Overgrown Tunnel ~~~ 2:15:28 Defeating Auntie Ethel and Finding Mayrina 2:56:49 Chatting with Mayrina 2:58:52 Lae'zel Confesses... 3:01:25 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 3:13:02 "Helping" Mayrina 3:30:12 ~~~ Wrapping Up ~~~ Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. This episode brings new allies, awkward encounters, and unexpected discoveries. We welcome Karlach to the party, meet Wyll’s infernal patron, and accidentally barge in on something we shouldn’t have. From trading and leveling up to exploring the Blighted Village and the eerie Whispering Depths, the adventure keeps moving forward. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 5 Recap 00:29 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 02:38 Thrilling Gameplay... Why Am I Walking Like That? 07:56 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 09:18 Trading with Arron 14:49 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 29:18 Meeting and Recruiting Karlach as a New Ally 35:32 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 36:15 Leveling Up Karlach 40:46 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:21:31 Meeting Mizora, Wyll's patron 1:28:07 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:40:48 We interrupt Grukkoh and Buthir... Whoops. 1:46:53 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:47:39 Blighted Village 1:54:25 Whispering Depths 3:02:24 ~~~ Backing Away from Whispering Depths, Continuing... ~~~ Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. We return to the Whispering Depths to face the deadly Phase Spider Matriarch, battle Wood Woads in a tough uphill fight, and explore the wilderness. Along the way, we revisit the Emerald Grove, venture along the Risen Road, and we meet a VERY GOOD BOY named Scratch. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 6 Recap 01:07 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 12:46 Trading with Arron 21:52 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 30:01 Whispering Depths - Revisited 30:51 Battling the Phase Spider Matriarch 45:00 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:10:15 Battling Wood Woads at a Disadvantage 1:34:35 ~~~ Continuing in the Decrepit Sanctuary ~~~ 1:41:20 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 1:46:10 Owlbear Nest 2:03:08 ~~~ Continuing in the Wilderness ~~~ 2:07:27 Meeting Scratch 2:10:26 ~~~ Continuing in the Wilderness ~~~ 2:24:13 Emerald Grove 2:30:16 Looking through a Telescope 2:32:01 Emerald Grove and The Hollow 3:03:26 ~~~ Continuing in the Wilderness ~~~ 3:04:23 The Risen Road + Mysterious Cargo 3:39:41 Emerald Grove 3:44:53 Chatting with Scratch 3:45:36 Wrapping Up Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

Tensions rise as we encounter the Githyanki, rescue survivors from the burning Waukeen’s Rest, and make some risky dialogue choices with Kith’rak Voss. Back at camp, Shadowheart opens up, and we hit level 5. Later, we explore a strange cellar in the Blighted Village and unlock the mysterious Necromancy of Thay. Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 7 Recap 01:29 Chatting with Those at Camp 24:30 Heading Out... 25:39 The Risen Road 28:35 Meeting Kith'rak Voss + Githyanki 41:35 Waukeen's Rest is Burning 1:03:52 Rescuing and Chatting with Counsellor Florrick 1:08:55 Waukeen's Rest is Still Burning 1:17:02 Revisiting Kith'rak Voss + Githyanki 1:35:18 Shadowheart Needs to Talk to Babb 1:39:57 Deceiving Kith'rak Voss 1:43:44 Leveling Up (lvl 5) 1:50:47 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:05:21 Meeting and Chatting with Gandrel 2:09:56 ~~~ Continuing the Adventure ~~~ 2:16:37 Exploring the Cellar in the Blighted Village 2:42:37 Opening the Necromancy of Thay 2:47:12 ~~~ Continuing in the Cellar ~~~ 2:49:34 ~~~ Continuing in the Blighted Village ~~~ 2:51:17 Trading with Arron 2:58:10 ~~~ Continuing in the Emerald Grove ~~~ 3:11:26 Chatting with Astarion about Gandrel 3:14:20 Chatting with Wyll 3:19:50 Petting Scratch + Wrapping Up Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

We deal with ogres in the Blighted Village, descend into the Whispering Depths again, and head back to the Goblin Camp for a major infiltration and intense battle. Back at camp, Volo stops by, and Shadowheart finally shares more of her secrets. We wrap up by entering the Underdark... Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 8 Recap 01:46 Blighted Village 04:02 Lump the Enlightened, Chock, and Fank 09:57 Blighted Village 17:37 Forest 19:24 Blighted Village 20:13 Down the Well to the Whispering Depths 24:45 Blighted Village 28:46 Waukeen's Rest 30:51 ~~~ Heading to the Goblin Camp ~~~ 31:35 Goblin Camp Entrance 33:50 Infilitrating the Goblin Camp + Large Battle! 55:11 Goblin Camp 1:00:27 At Camp - Chatting with Volo 1:04:22 At Camp - Shadowheart Reveals Secrets 1:09:49 Goblin Camp 1:20:46 ~~~ Continuing in the Wilderness ~~~ 1:21:54 Trading with Arron 1:24:42 ~~~ Continuing in the Wilderness ~~~ 1:24:58 Goblin Camp 1:46:34 The Underdark 1:56:36 Offloading Wares in the Emerald Grove 2:01:57 The Underdark 2:11:02 Wrapping Up Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4

We dive deep into the Underdark, facing minotaurs, a lurking bulette, and the dangers of bibberbangs. The Myconid Colony offers some strange new allies, and we finally set sail for Grymforge... where tensions rise and Nere awaits. Welcome to another episode of Baldur's Gate 3 as we continue our first-time playthrough using no walkthroughs or wikis. Explicit Content is DISABLED, though some mild mature themes (blood/language/suggestive content) may still appear. 00:00 Introduction and Episode 9 Recap 00:42 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 01:28 Cryptic Voice 02:18 Minotaurs! 08:27 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 19:20 Bulette 24:53 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 25:57 ### Campsite + Volo, Owlbear Cub ### 28:53 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 30:58 Myconid Colony 49:29 Trading with Blurg 54:55 Myconid Colony 58:14 Trading with Derryth 1:03:50 Myconid Colony 1:07:46 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 1:37:04 ### Campsite + Injured Owlbear Cub, Scratch ### 1:41:15 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 1:42:09 Baelen and Bibberbangs 1:58:04 ~~~ The Underdark ~~~ 1:58:51 Myconid Colony 2:05:56 Decrepit Village + Duergar 2:17:02 Sailing to Grymforge 2:21:43 ~~~ Grymforge ~~~ 2:51:42 ### Campsite + Owlbear Cub, Scratch ### 2:54:36 ~~~ Grymforge ~~~ 3:09:44 Nere 3:43:22 ~~~ Grymforge ~~~ 3:48:17 Wrapping Up Hardware at time of recording: CPU: Intel i7 11700K 8-Core at 3.6GHz GPU: RTX 3080 with 10GB of memory System Memory: 32GB DDR4