David has become Goliath - what happens next?
How on Earth do you replicate that level of success?
The answer may lie in scripture.
Vincke posted these thoughts onXitterin response toBaldur’s Gate 3being nominated for a Game Award.
“This is a real honor, especially in a year with so many releases,” he wrote.
“Seeing our little “nicherpg” make such waves is very motivating.
I’m very excited about it.”
To which Vinckereplied: “Yeah that frightens us - but in a good way I think”.
If you don’t know the story of David and Goliath, it’s from the Book of Samuel.
David is a young Israelite boy sent to battle the mega-hench Philistine warrior Goliath on behalf of King Saul.
I find the analogy with Baldur’s Gate 3 interesting/funny for a few reasons.
Firstly, who exactly is the original Goliath that Larian’s David has taken down?
The scourge of monetisation?Starfield?
My desire to not sleep with my entire party?
I’m not sure there’s an obvious candidate -Rogue Trader?Pillars of Eternity 3?
success of Baldur’s Gate 3 post-early-access has changed things for Larian.
This might be a good time to revisit Nic’s piece onthe future of the genre.
Former contributor Emily Gera also works on it.
