Approval Tweaks
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #310 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I felt like the relationships spring boarded a bit compared to EA. I was missing out on some dialogue in certain 'stages' because of how fast it increased.
This is my personal tweak but noticed some felt the same way so thought I'd post it. If you want the opposite of this check out Approval Ratings.
(Version A) This is after the druid grove and blighted village.
Version A (Natural)
Relationships form over longer periods of time. They have less of a tendency to romance you unless you focus on them specifically. This is for someone looking for a more natural but still forgiving progression. Recommended for those that want the approval system similar to later builds of Early Access.
Old / New
Approval values up to 20 are changed.
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[]Constant agreeableness slowly builds their trust in you over time; not abruptly.
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]Plot points and pivotal moments still provide a large boost reflecting their importance.
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[]They now offer a bit more weight without becoming a hindrance.
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]They often keep positive approval in check from spring boarding abruptly.Version B (Fickle)
Relationships take even longer to form over time and can diminish. Your actions sway their trust in you; going against their personalities can breed dislike. Who you take is as important as what you take when exploring. Recommended for those that want the approval system similar to earlier builds of Early Access.
Old / New Old / New
+1 / +1 -1 / -2
+2 / +1 -2 / -2
+3 / +2 -3 / -3
+5 / +4 -5 / -6
Approval values up to 20 are changed.
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[]Constant agreeableness will slowly build their trust in you even slower due to disapproval changes.
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]Plot points and pivotal moments provide an even larger boost reflecting their impact and to circumvent chip-away.
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[]Constant disagreeableness will start to slight your companions opinion of you.
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]Keeps positive approval in check from spring boarding even further in addition to having consequence.I'll come back to this and fine tune it per-ch
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[]Constant agreeableness will slowly build their trust in you even slower due to disapproval changes.
Approval Tweaks by Koriik adjusts the approval system in Baldur's Gate 3 to reduce early-game approval spikes from companions like Lae'zel and Shadowheart. With 373 endorsements and 61,417 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players seeking a more gradual relationship progression. Last updated in August 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 373 endorsements and over 61k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about early approval spikes.
- Lightweight gameplay tweak that doesn't overhaul the whole system.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed patch notes or feature list provided by the author.
- Last updated in August 2023 — may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects early-game approval; doesn't address later balance issues.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who find the early approval gains from companions like Lae'zel and Shadowheart too fast and want a more natural pacing. Skip if you're fine with the default system or want more comprehensive approval overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the mod after the game is fully updated to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other approval mods, check load order to ensure this one takes effect.
- Test early game with a new save to see the tweaked approval rates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Koriik
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 61,417
- Endorsements
- 373
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/7/2023
- Updated
- 8/9/2023
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