Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.

While there are consequences for using the Illithid powers in Baldur’s Gate 3, they aren’t as deadly or immediate as you might think. In particular, you won’t be punished for the use of the Mind ...

I've been playing video games almost my entire life, with a particular preference for RPGs, Strategy Games, and 3D Platformers. When I'm not writing or gaming, I usually work on my own game projects ...

Meet Tom, a seasoned voyager in the realm of RPGs and MMORPGs, where the virtual landscapes of games like Final Fantasy 14 are his domain. With an impressive track record spanning nine years as a ...

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a unique branch of optional powers that you can grant your character through the consumption of Tadpoles. Illithid Powers are available to any Class in the game as long as the ...

Dealing with Illithid is a slippery slope that usually comes with some heavy choices. After all, the Mind Flayer tadpole in your brain and your hopeless quest for a cure are tied to the Illithid. With ...

Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that puts a whole wealth of power in your hands, but some of its most tantalizing fruits are those that feel just a little bit forbidden. Making use of the various Baldur's ...

Mind Flayer or Illithid Parasite Specimens are scattered in large quantities across the world of Baldur’s Gate 3. These Illithid Parasites are basically tadpoles that make the creatures True Souls and ...