Minsc
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Minsc | |
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Baldur's Gate character | |
![]() Minsc as he appears in Baldur's Gate 3 | |
First game | Baldur's Gate (1998) |
Voiced by | Jim Cummings[1] Matthew Mercer (Baldur's Gate 3)[2] |
In-universe information | |
Class | Ranger |
Alignment | Neutral Good (Baldur's Gate) Chaotic Good (Baldur's Gate II) |
Home | Rashemen |
Minsc
In the storyline, Minsc is a ranger, originally tasked with serving as a bodyguard to the
Since his introduction, Minsc has been regarded as one of the best and most popular elements of the Baldur's Gate games because of his demeanor and attachment to Boo, according to reviewers from
Conception and creation
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Minsc and Boo originated in
Minsc classifies Boo a "
Appearances
Baldur's Gate video game series
In Baldur's Gate, Minsc is a bald, purple-
At the beginning of
Larian Studios, developers for the 2023 sequel Baldur's Gate 3, have confirmed that Matthew Mercer is the voice of Minsc.[16] Minsc appears as a minor antagonist and possible party member. He is implanted with a mind-controlling parasite by the main antagonists of the game and manipulated by a doppelganger impersonating his friend and former companion Jaheira. Minsc takes on the name "The Stonelord" and leads a criminal organization in the city of Baldur's Gate. Depending on the player character's actions he can be snapped out of his brainwashing and recruited as a companion.
Baldur's Gate novelization
Minsc is a supporting character in the 2000 novelization of Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn by Philip Athans. He is depicted as a well-built man with long red hair, a patchy orange beard, and a jagged scar along the right side of his head. He is no longer a warrior, and is physically smaller than the novel's protagonist, Abdel. In contrast, Boo is unchanged, and is still referred to by Minsc as his miniature giant space hamster. Held prisoner alongside Abdel at the start of the novel, Minsc is set free and accompanies Abdel until they reach an inn, where he decides to work. Abdel repeatedly shows discomfort for his presence, using Minsc's employment as an excuse to leave him behind and steal his sword, though he later returns for his help in securing travel aboard a ship. After Abdel returns to kill his employers, Minsc realizes the inn will close permanently; he and Boo leave to find another place to work.[17]
Neverwinter MMO
In February 2015, it was announced that Minsc and Boo will appear in Elemental Evil, a module to the 2013 massively multiplayer online role-playing game Neverwinter. The module was released on March 17, 2015.[18]
Megatokyo
Boo appears in the
BioWare's Ray Muzyka praised Boo's appearance in the comic, describing it as an "anime-style" depiction of a favorite character.
Battle for Baldur's Gate - Dungeon Mayhem Expansion Pack
In September 2019, Dungeon Mayhem, a Dungeons & Dragons inspired card game, released its first expansion pack entitled Battle for Baldur's Gate. The box contains two character card sets, with one featuring Jaheira and the other with Minsc and Boo.[22]
References in other media
Minsc and Boo have also been referenced by non-BioWare games and media. In
In July 2014, a comic Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate was announced for October 2014 release. It's set generations after Throne of Bhaal and features Minsc as the main character. It's written by Jim Zub and pencilled by Max Dunbar. It's part of the Dungeons & Dragons 40th anniversary celebrations.[24]
On March 8, 2015 at
In March 2015,
In July 2017,
In the 2017 game Torment: Tides of Numenera, the player can, under certain circumstances obtain a rodentlike creature named Bao which grants one fighting bonuses at the expense of intelligence, along with an ability to blind enemies.[28]
In July 2021, Minsc was depicted on a Magic: The Gathering trading card in the Dungeons & Dragons themed set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.[29]
Promotion
In an interview with GameSpy, Lukas Kristjanson acted as Minsc as he gave details about his character background.[30] When asked about the possibility of Minsc and Boo making cameo appearances later BioWare titles, Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal lead developer Kevin Martens stated "Well, Minsc is popular. You like Minsc. We like Minsc. Neverwinter is so far away. That is all that I have to say."[11]
Reception
Dan Tudge, project lead for
Notes
- ^ The Guild Wars wiki entry for "Go for the eyes!" credits the 1981 film Clash of the Titans where Perseus tells flying owl Bubo to "Go for the eye!"
References
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- ^ Andrew Whelan (October 16, 2019). "'BALDUR'S GATE' 20 YEARS LATER: BEAMDOG DESCRIBE CLASSIC RPG'S JOURNEY, FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO NINTENDO SWITCH". Newsweek. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Staff (December 24, 1999). "Developer Journal: Baldur's Gate II pt. 3". IGN. Archived from the original on February 17, 2002. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
- ^ Staff (April 7, 2000). "Developer Journal: Baldur's Gate II, pt. 9". IGN. Archived from the original on February 22, 2002. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
- ^ Lafferty, Michael (July 3, 2001). "GZ Interview BioWare on BGII: Throne of Bhall". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
- ^ a b Staff (August 9, 2001). "An Interview with Ray Muzyka". Player of Games. Archived from the original on September 3, 2007. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
- ISBN 1-56076-071-0.
- ^ "Black Isle Studios Forum Updates". Sorcerer's Place. Archived from the original on November 22, 2008. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
- ^ "On the BG2 Boards". GameSpy. Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
- ^ a b Staff (June 27, 2001). "Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhall Edited Chat Log". IGN. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
- ^ a b Baldur's Gate II manual, 2000, p.33.
- ^ a b BioWare (21 June 2001). Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal (PC). Interplay. Level/area: Epilogue.
With the saga of the Bhaalspawn closed, Minsc fulfilled a long promised oath. He returned to Rashemen, hoping to regale the Icedragon Berserker Lodge with the tales of his deeds, and earn a place within its hallowed halls. His words were not needed. Every tavern in Faerun had a bard singing of the valiant ranger, and he was welcomed as a hero. Eventually he formed his own adventuring company, the Justice Fist, striking fear in the hearts and faces of evil until, in his advancing age, he again set out across the Realms... and disappeared. And what of Boo? Well, what is Minsc without Boo? The two would never be separated, and some say they are together still, up amongst the stars where hamsters are giants and men become legends.
- ^ "Baldur's Gate 2 Online Walkthrough - Minsc - Sorcerer's Place". Sorcerers.net. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Gamebanshee - Minsc". Gamebanshee. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Community Update #17: Holy Knight - Larian Studios forums". Larian Studios. Archived from the original on 2022-12-15. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ISBN 0-7869-1569-2.
- ^ Ford, Suzie (February 18, 2015). "Neverwinter : Minsc & Boo Return - Elemental Evil Release Announced". mmorpg.com. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ "MegaTokyo - [90] go for the beer, boo!". Megatokyo. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
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- ^ "Battle for Baldur's Gate | Dungeons & Dragons". dnd.wizards.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ ""Go for the Eyes!"". Guild Wars Wiki (GWW). 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "Acquisitions Incorporated 2015 PAX East". March 8, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "Dice Masters: Battle for Faerun". DiceMastersDB. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Icons of the Realms: Tomb of Annihilation". Wizkids. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ Bao, official Numenera wiki.
- ^ "Minsc, Beloved Ranger".
- ^ Kristjanson, Lukas. "Interview: Minsc". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 14, 2007. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
- ^ Staff (December 23, 2008). "Baldur's Gate Memories". IGN. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
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- ^ Staff (August 21, 2000). "Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Preview". IGN. Archived from the original on June 21, 2002. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
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Further reading
- Andrei Dumitrescu (December 11, 2012). "Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition Diary: I Killed Minsc and Edwin". Softpedia. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
External links
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