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Baldur's Gate III

2023

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers

2019

Baldur's Gate III vs FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers: Which Is More Woke?

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Both titles show similar woke levels based on AI analysis and community votes.

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AI verdict

Baldur's Gate III and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers tie on the AI woke score (within a few points).

AI scores are within a few points (16 vs 14); we call it a tie.

Community verdict

Community averages are too close to call (or one side has no votes yet).

Why the scores diverge

  • Both titles are within a few AI points, so the tiebreaker is the per-dimension notes in each full write-up.
  • Baldur's Gate III: Characters are well-developed, though some may feel like they fit a modern archetype.
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers: Characters are well-developed and integral to the narrative.

Baldur's Gate III reads higher on protected protagonist pattern than FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers, which nudges the overall profile message-forward.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, Baldur's Gate III or FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers?
On AI scores they are within 5 points (16/100 vs 14/100), so we call it a tie for now.
What do community votes say?
Community averages are within the tie band or too close to call (73 vs n/a on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.