Set in Faerûn, includes lots of content based off of the original tabletop game. With its massive popularity reaching far beyond those unfamiliar with pen and paper roleplaying games, it was many people's first experience with the world and gaming system, just in a video game format. It may just be the closest thing to emulating a proper, planned-out campaign.
has been praised for its customization options, and how well Larian translated classes and races into the game. Among the playable races is the Githyanki, a lesser utilized choice in other based media despite their connections to mind flayers and allyship with red dragons, both creatures being some of the most iconic to the franchise. However, in the release of, the Githyanki were given a chance to finally shine.
The githyanki are a rarer race in parties — being extraplanar, they don't tend to fit into a lot of Faerûn settings. They're also not included in the old or current, though they actually have been around for quite a long time, with their first official appearance being in 1981, in a revised version of 1e called "."
In 5e, they are a playable race in. With such a complicated background and rarely being exposed to new players, it was unfortunately inevitable that the gith were sidelined.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered an obscure reference that seems to tie back to an important piece of video game history, but goes much deeper.
has 11 playable races, with one being the Githyanki and the rest being the original lineup from the Considering 's storyline of the player trying to rid themselves of a mind flayer parasite, it makes perfect sense that they would include a playable race with a history with illithids. Mind flayers are absolute staples of stories, and serves as a great example of weaving the already iconic monsters into a story.
Though still not nearly as popular as other races,it's undeniable that has greatly improved the popularity of the Githyanki. Peaking around its official release
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