Baldur’s Gate 3’s first act is a Tav graveyard — here's how I finally conquered act one syndrome
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Long-form, branching games are hitting a design ceiling where players churn before the payoff. Studios need telemetry-driven difficulty and narrative pacing in the first 5–10 hours or they’re burning acquisition spend on unfinished experiences.
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