What are you all playing right now?

[Angrboda]

Half-elf Druid, high elf type.  It's a departure for me.  I've never played a druid before, IRL or in videogames.  I'd like to play a Drow or Githyanki, but I figured that would be more challenge than I was ready for.

In these types of games, I do tend to go for the gorgeous elf characters. Although it does not matter terribly much anymore, I am still a stickler for following guide builds telling me which race is best to choose for each class and subclass.

Are you aware of this guide: Deltias Gaming

I did some reading up before I started playing, only to find that different guides said diametrically opposite things. It became clear at that point that most were just giving their opinion, pulled straight from their ass, so that they could monetize the incredible amount of interest in the new game. My impressions of Baldur's Gate, confirmed by many of these guides, is that the game is sufficiently well balanced that how you play matters more than what you pick. The main thing is to avoid duplication. Since you have five adventurers to choose from and can only play four, that concern is somewhat muted. Beyond that, the standard RPG advice applies, explore thoroughly, read everything, and save often. The only truly unusual bit is how important the third dimension is in this game. Strategic use of height and placing your characters intelligently pre-battle is important in BG3.