In this IP-dominated era of entertainment, society will frequently contend with multiple iterations of the same source material. Fans often enjoy the spectacle of two works with the same brand name earning opposite cultural responses. Dungeons & Dragons evolved from a tabletop role-playing game into an all-purpose franchise across every notable medium. After its first excellent cinematic outing failed to rake in the gold it deserved, Baldur's Gate 3 cleaned up, offering a clear plan for its next adventure.