BG1

English

Etymology

From BG + 1.

Proper noun

BG1

1. (fandom slang) Initialism of Baldur's Gate.

   Synonym: BG

   • 2000 October, Peter Walker, “Role-Playing Power”, in Computer and Video Games, page 33:

     Old hands will recognise these characters from BG1, so there's instant motivation there for them, while multiple-choice dialogue lets newcomers know you've got history with them.

   • 2002 November, “Icewind Dale 2”, in PC Powerplay, page 67:

     After playing with them in BG1, BG2, IWD1 and now NWN, the same old spells are becoming somewhat wearisome.

   • 2003 March, Chris Anderson, “Icewind Dale And Heart Of Winter”, in PC Zone, page 98:

     If you’ve played BG1 or BG2 and are looking to this as a temporary fix, you won’t find it.