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I get that Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game and I have no reason to dispute that, but its presence in any category this year leaves no chance for the rest, making the nominations pointless.
Nomination itself is a kind of a prize. Yes, BG3 will probably win everything, but that's what happens if it's really that good at everything. LotR won 11 Oscars because it was better than all the other contenders that year, but the nominations mean they were recognised as good enough to go against the winner.
If it's that good or deserves to be awarded, no?
I get what you mean but, what do you suggest? Not praising it?
Praising it but leaving room for the rest as well. Otherwise what's good about watching the ceremony? There's no excitement when everything feels predetermined.
No one said the rest aren't good in some areas but if BG3 is clearly the winner then why pretend it's not?
I just don't watch the ceremony I guess... I just see the results afterwards
Thoughts like this are why AW2 only has one entry for performance. I'd much rather a game that excels gets many nominations then hand out pity nominations to get everyone pleased