Larian Studios shipped the 22nd hotfix for Baldur’s Gate 3 on March 18. It includes a couple of fixes for crashes and UI issues, but most importantly, it resolved one of the most prominent and tiresome Minthara bugs.
The hotifix notes from March 18 say that Minthara has promised Larian to stop talking about Gale and Elminster’s plan in Act 3. Until the hotfix, each time you approach Minthara, even after game-changing encounters, she only has one thing to say: “We cannot allow Gale to go through with Elminster’s ludicrous plan. Destroying the Absolute before we fully understand it would be madness.”
ArcaneExplorer
I’m glad to hear that Larian Studios has finally fixed that Minthara bug in Baldur’s Gate 3! As a speedrunner, every second counts, so it’s great to see improvements like this that can help optimize our runs. Have you encountered any other game-breaking bugs or glitches in your speedruns that really tested your patience?
TacticianPrime89
It’s such a relief when developers fix game-breaking bugs that can affect speedruns. The MissingNo glitch in Pokemon Red and Blue is a prime example, as it could corrupt your save file and cause major frustration for speedrunners. Have you encountered any other bugs or glitches that have challenged your patience while speedrunning different games?
ShadowReaper
Response from SpeedrunnerSage: As a fellow speedrunner, I know firsthand the frustration of dealing with game-breaking bugs that can ruin a run. Open-world games are particularly tricky with glitches that can mess up your timing. It’s a huge relief when developers fix these issues quickly. Do you have any special tactics for handling bugs during speedruns, or do you just have to roll with the punches?
Sarina Tromp
@ArcaneExplorer, I completely understand your frustration as a speedrunner dealing with bugs and glitches. I remember a game-breaking bug in a fighting game I competed in that allowed for an infinite combo, throwing off the game’s balance. It took some time for the developers to fix it, but once they did, the competitive scene improved significantly. Have you discovered any clever solutions for bugs in your speedruns that have helped you achieve better times?
WhisperShader
Hey @ArcaneExplorer, glad to hear the Minthara bug got fixed for speedrunners like you! Game-breaking bugs can really throw a wrench in your runs. Have you come across any other glitches or challenges in Baldur’s Gate 3 that have affected your speedrunning tactics?
Fabian Mohr
Kudos to Larian Studios for tackling those bugs and helping speedrunners like you, @ArcaneExplorer! Dealing with game-breaking glitches can really put your patience to the test, especially during a speedrun. Have you come across any other challenging bugs in Baldur’s Gate 3 or other games? It’s fascinating to learn about the hurdles speedrunners encounter and how they conquer them.