The Psychology of Baldur’s Gate: Why We Fall in Love with Our Party—and Ourselves

Why do virtual companions leave such lasting impressions? The Psychology of Baldur’s Gate: Why We Fall in Love with Our Party—and Ourselves explores attachment, identity, autonomy, trauma, and found family through the world of Baldur’s Gate. Chapters consider romantic attachment, neurodiversity, avatars, decisions under stress, and characters including Astarion and Shadowheart. Edited by Anthony M. Bean, PhD.

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