Baldur's Gate 3 writer says the RPG's reputation system exists because Larian can't just let players "break" party members: "We would be working on the game forever"
Baldur's Gate 3 writer Kevin VanOrd explained that the game's reputation system with companions exists to prevent players from endlessly 'breaking' the party. This system allows characters to react to player choices without requiring developers to write unique dialogue for every possible scenario, thus saving development time.
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