I think out of all the voice actors from the cast you interviewed, Tim’s natural voice is probably the closest to his characters. It’s weird to hear him tell all the stories but having Gale in my mind. His voice is so comforting
I love the Gale character because he is a romantic, intellectual and powerful wizard who deep down just needs to be loved as a normal man who is enough and who enjoys reading and staying in home with the cat and a home cooked meal.
Which makes one of the first dialogues you have with him even better! When you first ask him to share about himself, he mentions all those things, and if you ask him to talk more about being a powerful wizard, he gets a bit irked!
Yeah, he’s the epitome of what most women wants. Strong handsome and brave while being heart broken and in need of fixing. Women love that shit. I can attest.
Gale is one of my favorite characters, he is generally just very wholesome and he feels like a main character with his own goals and convictions especially at the end.
I'm sorry but my favorit is Wyll and Shadowhaert! Gale just keeps "eating" my magic items and I prefer having "stronger" characters inte party in the early game! I will use gale in fights that require him but he is not strong enought for me untill he is level 7!
@@Zoddlander bro, Gale eats at most 3 items in the game so no he doesn't "keep eating items". I highly doubt you're going to be using the garbage magical items from act 1 all the way to act 3 so I don't understand why people keep crying about him eating up useless items. Gale is actually really OP if you know how to prepare spells and utilize him properly but from the way you're talking it sounds like you think he's supposed to be pure dps and zero strategy 🙄
@@tami3456 I havn't gotten alot of Items that I want Gale to eat! I did feed him my "hat"(and regreted it right away)! I will be using him after level 8! but thats because I multiclassed him with 1level fighter to gain armor proficiencies!
I could listen to him speak all day every day. It's amazing how much his eyes and facial features are identicsl to Gale. They didnt just give their voice they gave their appearance too.
Absolutely enjoyed this interview! I'm glad Tim mentioned the comedy because Gale is absolutely hilarious. Him and Astarion are objectively the funniest video game companions I've ever see in an rpg in the long time. The humor hit and it's not cringe. Astarion with the "Full concentration power of the sun" and Gale with "STOPLICKINGTHEDAMNTHING." are now iconic lines hahaa
True. I've never laughed so hard at video game characters as I do with Gale and Astarion (especially in the goblin camp)...and I'm still only in Act 1! They're my bois. Side note, don't use Astarion to try to get Crusher's toe ring with Gale in the party. *_I nearly died._* I just wanted to see if Astarion could slip it off while pretending to kiss the aforementioned toes... and I thought he would end up getting whiplash. XD
When Gale stumbled out of the portal and told me he's a wizard who loves cats, reading, and sometimes writes poetry, i knew I've lost my heart to him haha Even though at first i downloaded the game because of the Astarion hype, now my first (very slow) playthrough is certainly going to be with Gale
You and me both. Though I first bought the game mainly because of Sean Astin and Elijah Wood. Then I found out about Astarion (I was too old for Twilight when it was the hype, I had babies, kids and a husband to take care of) and was totally planning on romancing him. But I think I'm romancing Gale instead....
As an avid reader who is made fun of for "living in a library" (with many plants and two cats), I must say to Tim Downie: A good library HAS to consist of some books you actually haven't read yet. Adds to the depth of feelings your personal library gives you. Like tender chills, or a caressing touch when you pass by and your eye catches a glimpse of the book that is yet to be read. So many thouhts and good "conversations" to share yet to come. I don't know. Feels comforting. Thanks for bringing Gale to life. "Stop licking the damn thing!" almost made me cry from laughter.
I think the part of the game that got the biggest laugh out of me was taking Gale to see the Drow twins 🤣🤣 The way he's played so intelligent and confident until it comes to romance when he becomes so shy and awkward is very endearing
@@jessmorri7194 I feel like the scene is handled too gently for it to be heartbreaking. I thought it was nice seeing him speak up for himself, the drow twins are completely understanding of his choice and iirc you only get kind dialogue options to respond to him. It's a nice chance to help him a little with his self-esteem, and the way he's (for some, for the first time) so openly shy is an endearing moment of vulnerability, even if the cause for it is sad. Basically, I find everything in the scene except his dysmorphia itself heartwarming
You can do an option where you opt in for a foursome with the drow twins, and he just teleports himself outta the room and leave an astral projection of himself to take notes instead 😂
wow you can really tell that he had a massive personal impact on the development of his character. the way he tells stories is so captivating. i could listen to him talking about the most random stuff for hours. he's so funny omg. i would play a game just because he's voicing a character as long as they also give him creative freedom like larian did.
Gale is my favorite character since EA, at first I didn't care because he was just a wizard, expecting the know-it-all boring Wizard trope, but the moment I had deeper conversations with him is where he got me. Such an amazing character, love him to bits. Really glad to be able to see and hear more about the man who brought this amazing character to life!
This applies to pretty much every character, it's only Karlach who wears her entire heart on her sleeve and you get her full depth immediately and perpetually from the moment you meet her.
Going into the game Gale was one of the characters I was least interested in because wizards are often so cliché. But the introduction scene already did it. The VA is so good and Gale seems like a genuinely funny guy who you'd enjoy to be around. And Tim's voice is extremely soothing, could listen to him for hours (maybe he'll read some audio books someday?). Props to the writers too!
I've never felt as connected to a character as I do with Gale. From the very beginning of act one I jumped to action as soon as I learned his affliction he gained, as soon as he started talking about a bunch of D&D lore that I grew up reading I became enamored by him. There was a point in the game where he fell in battle and I vocally screamed Gale. As soon as I brought him back the dialogue he had with my character actually led me to tears. I've never had a connection to a character as I have with Gale. The fact that the actor articulates just the same makes me have nothing but respect for this man and everything he's shared in this interview. You've gained a massive fan, Tim Downie I have nothing but respect for you.
Tim Downie's performance as Gale is one of the main reasons why I ended up loving the character so much. This is a great interview, I'm glad to know a bit more about him and about how it was like for him to voice a character that ended up having such an impact on me (and many other players). Thank you Dan for your work!
Boy Tim really has an understated confidence about him doesn't he? I love listening to his stories so much. Half of this interview really just felt like a couple of nerds just nerding out and it's so wholesome ♥
His talking skill is just exceptional. He doesn't even have to pause between his lines to think what to say next, he just talks. And yet, I can understand every words he says. (I'm not a native English speaker)
Gale's my fav in the game, partially very relatable, partially just absolutely interesting. I'm proud to be among the, apparently, minority that understood how his past made him who he was ar the beginning, and also among those who romances him to lead him down a path of healing and self-acceptance. Tim did a great job balancing the goofiness, nerdiness, vulnerability, and despair of his character. Genuinely, Tim, thanks for making him so funny, I absolutely enjoy that of him! Really made his feelings come across very realistically and charmingly. 🎉
Gale's introduction is one of the best I've ever seen. I was completely startled the first time his hand popped out of that stone. A memorable moment that made me an instant fan. That voice was or is stunning lol. His confidence is reassuring. Especially when he's bantering with the other party members. And the romance was well worth waiting for. Thank you Tim for all your hard work to bring Gale to life. Wonderful interview and such a pleasure to meet the man behind the character.
Loved (and still love) Gale so much. He's so quirky, funny, and just so real, I couldn't help but really like this character, and the voice acting played such a big role in this. He's also always been my first romance option and favourite BG3 partner.
Tim is *so* side splittingly funny and witty when he's flowing, him talking about trying to communicate the color mauve with his interpretive dancing or just saying "Chairmen meow has done it again" when talking about why he doesn't want animals, I am just laughing so hard at how sharp he is, good god xD
MMmmM~MMMmm weave. In all seriousness I was surprised by the fact I ended up caring so much for Gale's character by the end of the game. You did a great job Tim to get me so invested in the outcome of your character. Ha and to think I used to get so annoyed at the magic rocking eating man in early access but now he's my little dancing spell casting pog champ 🧙♂
I totally got this love-hate relationship with Gale in game. On the one hand, I absolutely loathe him fawning over Mystra(and her Weave) and constantly reminding everyone around about it; on the other hand, I can't think of one scenario where I ever picked any other companion over him. I never swapped him out of the team on any occasion. He witnessed EVERY cutscene since he joined the group and I don't think I've ever felt regretful about it. It's always like "Gale, Astarion, whomever needs their quest finished if none then Shart. Boom there you have it, a group of 4"
Oh my god, thank you for making this. Gale is one of my most loved character, Tim's voice is so elegant, loved it the first time I heard. : ) So happy to see the person behind the voice : ) Handsome fella :P
I’m late but I have to say that Gale as a character has completely changed my brain chemistry, he means so so much to me story wise and I value how much love and personality is placed in him. He will be treasured by me forever 😭I just want to say thank you
just like to say i really love your style of interviews. actually having a proper conversation with your guests, finding bits of casual information not relating to their work really helps the interview feel less formal and more natural! you can tell that both you and your guest (in this case, Tim) feel more comfortable around each other as the interview progresses, it's great :D So many interviewers end up only reading off pre planned questions about the actor's work/role which makes it come across as super formulaic, so thank you!
It’s so funny - I always put Gale in browns, rust orange, and greens (together, I have a dye mod). The first time I did, my eyes widened because it fit him SO well. I never went back. The robes of the weave in that color story is gorgeousssss on him.
I did my first playthrough as Gale, and I was really sad that you don't actually get to hear him much as your main character. Because even the short phrases he drops in combat or as idle chat all felt very different in how they sounded and which mood they conveyed. Dooming the world to Absolut's power just to hear that one special line "In my name!" was worth it. So thank you, Tim, for fleshing him out and thank you for the interview!
@@torumup8298 I tried all of them, but if you get to play as him and decide to destroy the Absolute, you don't get to choose regarding the crown, Gale just reforges it without asking and gets teleported to Mystra. My personal choice is for him to return it and tell her they shouldn't see each other ever again. The sad part is that it is impossible to save Karlach with him as MC just because :/
I love how you can see each cast member within their characters (whether intentional or not)! Really brings more depth and humanity (even though theyre not all human lol) to them!
Seeing that interview, i am now not even surprised why i loved Gale so much. I was astonished by all of the voice actor's performances. Sometimes i even forget this is just game because how alive all of your character seems to be. I am sorry that you had to do the Gale romance 4th times but this was worth it. Gale's lines are so beautifull and touching. I felt his feelings like he was really talking to me; his sorrow, his longing, everything you said. Thank you Tim for your hardwork. BG3 is a masterpiece and you all contribute to create that. I now want a BG4.
This is the interview I've been waiting for. Gale is my favorite character in BG3. Beautiful and brilliant nerd. Like me. And with such magnificent voice, Tim did Gale very charismatic and magical. Thank you for your work.
Gale is my favorite character. The writing is great, the animation is on point and the voice completely ties it all together perfectly. Well done Tim (yes I’ll start saying just Tim to help you get that “one word” status )🎉
Listening to all these interviews and hear the passion the actors had for the project I hope there will be some kind of an expansion or sequel where we "see" them again.
When I first came across Gale in-game, I was immediately drawn to his voice. It sounded so familiar... then I realised, hey, it's that guy from Upstart Crow and Toast of London, two of the best sitcoms of recent decades! Or three of the best if you count that one episode of Peep Show he was in. And he was so good as Gale. I expected the romance scenes in the game to be silly and ribald, but the scene with Gale was just... profoundly beautiful and genuinely moving. Best scene in the game.
The team, and Tim, struck a great character. Gale is a character that can be serious and lighthearted when things are getting too serious. And those are just the surface character traits. Just all around a great character.
What a great interview! He's so funny and charismatic (and very similar to Gale I might add), it was great to learn about him and the fact that this is his first videogame experience. Tim's voice as Gale is so iconic, and I honestly don't know if I would've liked Gale as much if he didn't voice him. It's not just Tim's voice but the inflections, the energy, the humor, and the mannerisms during passionate and awkward moments, they were all so well done- I love my George Michael nerdy magic man :')
Have been playing it first on Steamdeck, and it doesn’t lose any fun factor on a controller. It’s a bit less easy to get around because it’s all radial menus, but it totally works and i’m having a blast.
for anyone wondering what he means with "scarlett receiver" at 48:23. its an audio interface (focusrite scarlett 2i2/solo specifically), which plugs in via usb, and is basically an external soundcard which you can plugin instruments and microphones via 6.35mm jack and xlr for recording. it indeed is a golden ticket for any digital audio work in the sense that it is mandatory for entry, not in the sense of rarity tho. cant really imagine those things being rare at anytime, even with the transistor crisis.
Love this interview! Is so inspiring not only for my love for Gale, but also because I'm an artist persuing make of a living creating and having fun! Thank you for giving life to an amazing characrter!
Gale is literally my favorite character. I can't romance any other character in the game because Gale is so sweet. Thank you for bringing Gale character to life.
Would you potentially be able to interview with some other people at work with the game? We keep hearing about the directing and the writing, it'd be really cool to see some of the takes from the people who helped sculpt the performances too
After 5 months and 420 comments probably nobody cares, but I loved Gale throughout the game, as a friend. I romanced Shadowheart but Gale was in my party for 95% of the time,I love his character and personality, love that he accepted my wish to be a friend and he was just a friend that I could always talk to when we did something. I was genuinely hurt at the end when he became god, even his cat was smarter about this, I tried to discourage him from doing this crown thingy, but he did it anyway and seeing him as a god in my reunion camp genuinely hurt because I know I lost a brilliant friend. I said to him that I accept that because I wanted him to be happy but it hurt and still hurts so much
Fantastic interview, you're smashing it, Dan. I'd also implore everyone watching this to watch Toast of London, Danny (Tim) and Clem Fandango are amazing characters.
This is such a wonderful interview. As someone who has romanced Gale in the game, it’s incredible to learn all about how Tim brought such a special character to life. I had to stop midway because of spoilery territory but I’ll definitely come back once I finish the game.
I love all these interviews and these actors. Dan, you are a fantastic interviewer, you do a great job of keeping them talking and putting in the right amount of input.
tim is the only one that sounded almost the same as his character and the way he geeks about books and movie, all i can hear is just gale being a nerd, especially when i listen to this without the visual. im a grown adult and i CAN seperate the actor from the character but this one is so damn hard. all i hear is gale yapping and i find it very adorable😭
Chiming in to say that Gale is absolutely one of my favorite characters in Baldurs Gate 3. Tim brought so much heart, and just really added so much depth and care. I know im not alone in saying that I'd love to see Tim as Gale again in DLC or a future game. :)
Sadly I didn't met Gale at the first location (buyed the game last week and didn't know where to find who etc bcs I want to find that all out by myself :'D) but he's such a awesome character, like the others too (and like the actors themselves) ^^ Love to listen your interviews with them. It's very interesting and every video has its own and calm Vibe. Sry for my bad english ^^"
I played the game for my love of D&D. Decided to play a character that was basically me IRL. Tried my hardest to not do relationships with the characters. Ended up falling for a guy that I'd probably fall for IRL. Tim just absolutely kills in this and everything I've seen him in. I still find it hard to try to romance any other characters because I love Gale too much. ❤
Didn't know real actor sounds close to Gale - he doesn't have to specifically modulate voice for him, he has that undertone already in his normal speech (see 10:57 , 14:20 , 21:14 , 25:46 complete with Gale's finger pointing too, 1:02:02 ). 30:38 - yay he loves the work ! 45:52 - as someone who remembers the games from the turn of 90's/2000s I am still to this day amazed to see a fully detailed building with 3D stone blocks, pillars, window frames, chiseled architectural details, or a cape that doesn't hang like a piece of cardboard behind a character 49:32 - you mean you don't walk into lakes of ice and fire daily ? 1:02:29 - damn, I was right to dye his robe blue. 1:05:54 - nooo ! Don't trash talk the nice man Downie ! Nor Gale ! Any of those two ! 1:10:30 - yay we are being thanked ! I always keep Gale in the party, unless it's 10th reload and I put in LaeZel with Karlach together just to slice everything into dices.
About Gale abs... I think Mystra wanted him to have abs, so he did it using either magic or exercises just because it's the body his goddess likes more. A round belly with a little bit of fat is more realistic to me when I think about a man who keeps his days in his tower reading, cooking and talking to his winged cat.
Shoutout to those of us who went into the game thinking we would romance Astarion but ended up falling head over heels for Gale.
💯 the truth!!
astarion to gale pipeline is a real observable thing and it's wild.
I mean they made them do it FOUR TIMES. We gotta give honour to the struggle Tim endured!
was going to give this a thumbs up but it was at 69 so I couldn't bring myself to! lol
I friendzoned Gale and went for Astarion and now I regret it. I want to romance both Gale and Astarion 😭
I think out of all the voice actors from the cast you interviewed, Tim’s natural voice is probably the closest to his characters. It’s weird to hear him tell all the stories but having Gale in my mind. His voice is so comforting
Absolutely. Just start the video, minimize the window and let Gale tell you about his life before he became a wizard.
I think that's a wonderful descriptor, his voice is comfort. It is the comfort you find in the weave.
Neil's is the same and sounds just like Astarion.
@@avashnea Wouldn't say so but he can switch in an instant.
@@Hamurator Have you never heard Neil in interviews? Astarion sounds JUST like his actual voice.
This man needs to do audiobooks or something.
Voice is smooth as butter.
Omg YES! Can you imagine him audioreading Clive Barker's books 😍😍
I want him to read me my favorit bed time story : Elric of Melniboné
The Terry Pratchett oeuvre.
I heard he has done some children books like Paddington
THIS@@MrNoahTall
As a Galemancer who fell in love with the character's humor, heart, and story, this was a treat to watch. Thank you Tim for bringing Gale to life!
Galemancer is the best thing I've ever read, taking this.
Oh my gosh, his personality is IDENTICAL to Gale !!!
Also, he learned how to bake cakes for his daughters? 😭 So sweet.
Gale reminds me of my dad
HE'S A FATHER? OMG
I love the Gale character because he is a romantic, intellectual and powerful wizard who deep down just needs to be loved as a normal man who is enough and who enjoys reading and staying in home with the cat and a home cooked meal.
Which makes one of the first dialogues you have with him even better! When you first ask him to share about himself, he mentions all those things, and if you ask him to talk more about being a powerful wizard, he gets a bit irked!
Yeah, he’s the epitome of what most women wants.
Strong handsome and brave while being heart broken and in need of fixing.
Women love that shit. I can attest.
with a pinch of egomania, don't forget that
@@viniciusdavidosiki4217 who cares, arrogance is hot, he can be fixed. 🤪
@@kellynantonacci7885 also most women: 😳😳😳😳 astarion
Four minutes in and guy is describing battle with his wife over book collection - he's 100% Gale, I love it.
Gale is one of my favorite characters, he is generally just very wholesome and he feels like a main character with his own goals and convictions especially at the end.
He really is a wholesome character, he's been one of my favourites since EA
Indeed. I really like Gale, even if the bug created some rather hilarious situations
I'm sorry but my favorit is Wyll and Shadowhaert! Gale just keeps "eating" my magic items and I prefer having "stronger" characters inte party in the early game! I will use gale in fights that require him but he is not strong enought for me untill he is level 7!
@@Zoddlander bro, Gale eats at most 3 items in the game so no he doesn't "keep eating items". I highly doubt you're going to be using the garbage magical items from act 1 all the way to act 3 so I don't understand why people keep crying about him eating up useless items. Gale is actually really OP if you know how to prepare spells and utilize him properly but from the way you're talking it sounds like you think he's supposed to be pure dps and zero strategy 🙄
@@tami3456 I havn't gotten alot of Items that I want Gale to eat! I did feed him my "hat"(and regreted it right away)! I will be using him after level 8! but thats because I multiclassed him with 1level fighter to gain armor proficiencies!
I could listen to him speak all day every day. It's amazing how much his eyes and facial features are identicsl to Gale. They didnt just give their voice they gave their appearance too.
Absolutely enjoyed this interview! I'm glad Tim mentioned the comedy because Gale is absolutely hilarious. Him and Astarion are objectively the funniest video game companions I've ever see in an rpg in the long time. The humor hit and it's not cringe. Astarion with the "Full concentration power of the sun" and Gale with "STOPLICKINGTHEDAMNTHING." are now iconic lines hahaa
True. I've never laughed so hard at video game characters as I do with Gale and Astarion (especially in the goblin camp)...and I'm still only in Act 1! They're my bois.
Side note, don't use Astarion to try to get Crusher's toe ring with Gale in the party. *_I nearly died._* I just wanted to see if Astarion could slip it off while pretending to kiss the aforementioned toes... and I thought he would end up getting whiplash. XD
I'm so grateful Larian made the shift in Gale's character! He's way more friendly, charming and approachable now!
When Gale stumbled out of the portal and told me he's a wizard who loves cats, reading, and sometimes writes poetry, i knew I've lost my heart to him haha
Even though at first i downloaded the game because of the Astarion hype, now my first (very slow) playthrough is certainly going to be with Gale
You and me both. Though I first bought the game mainly because of Sean Astin and Elijah Wood. Then I found out about Astarion (I was too old for Twilight when it was the hype, I had babies, kids and a husband to take care of) and was totally planning on romancing him. But I think I'm romancing Gale instead....
As an avid reader who is made fun of for "living in a library" (with many plants and two cats), I must say to Tim Downie: A good library HAS to consist of some books you actually haven't read yet. Adds to the depth of feelings your personal library gives you. Like tender chills, or a caressing touch when you pass by and your eye catches a glimpse of the book that is yet to be read. So many thouhts and good "conversations" to share yet to come. I don't know. Feels comforting.
Thanks for bringing Gale to life. "Stop licking the damn thing!" almost made me cry from laughter.
I think the part of the game that got the biggest laugh out of me was taking Gale to see the Drow twins 🤣🤣 The way he's played so intelligent and confident until it comes to romance when he becomes so shy and awkward is very endearing
... and admits he send Tara out of the room to undress. Yep. Loved it.
I find it strange when people find that scene funny rather than heartbreaking.
@@jessmorri7194 I feel like the scene is handled too gently for it to be heartbreaking. I thought it was nice seeing him speak up for himself, the drow twins are completely understanding of his choice and iirc you only get kind dialogue options to respond to him. It's a nice chance to help him a little with his self-esteem, and the way he's (for some, for the first time) so openly shy is an endearing moment of vulnerability, even if the cause for it is sad.
Basically, I find everything in the scene except his dysmorphia itself heartwarming
You can do an option where you opt in for a foursome with the drow twins, and he just teleports himself outta the room and leave an astral projection of himself to take notes instead 😂
Listening to Tim talk feels like I'm listening to Gale telling me stories in-game 😂
Considering this was his first game and first time doing mo-cap, he did an absolutely amazing job as Gale.
wow you can really tell that he had a massive personal impact on the development of his character. the way he tells stories is so captivating. i could listen to him talking about the most random stuff for hours. he's so funny omg. i would play a game just because he's voicing a character as long as they also give him creative freedom like larian did.
The boat scene was beautiful "Few mortals ever glimpse what you're about to see..."
Wait, in another reality Tim would've played Raphael??
These interviews are simply amazing, thank you Dan and Tim for this one in particular
We need to hear Tim recite the Cormyrian rhyme that Raphael does 😆
@@mixer010 he sorta did, in game. I think.
When I heard that I was like WHAAAAAT, but only because I think Raphael's VA is perfect, he is my favourite performance of the entire game lol
The fucking power move of this dude just showing up to work in a voice role and just reading the script in his regular-ass voice! Lol
Gale is my favorite character since EA, at first I didn't care because he was just a wizard, expecting the know-it-all boring Wizard trope, but the moment I had deeper conversations with him is where he got me. Such an amazing character, love him to bits. Really glad to be able to see and hear more about the man who brought this amazing character to life!
i'd marry him irl
This applies to pretty much every character, it's only Karlach who wears her entire heart on her sleeve and you get her full depth immediately and perpetually from the moment you meet her.
Want to see a magic trick?
You are gay now!
I really enjoy Tim’s and by extension Gale’s ability to tell stories. Gale just have a beautiful way to paint a picture, especially in his romance.
Mansplaining = No
Galesplaining = YES!
So Tim just does his regular voice for Gale 😂😂 It works because his voice is so dramatic and expressive.
Going into the game Gale was one of the characters I was least interested in because wizards are often so cliché. But the introduction scene already did it. The VA is so good and Gale seems like a genuinely funny guy who you'd enjoy to be around. And Tim's voice is extremely soothing, could listen to him for hours (maybe he'll read some audio books someday?). Props to the writers too!
His performance in the game is a big part of what makes this game so good. Well done!
im so greatfull that Dan is creating these interviews, is doing good job with them as well!
He is collecting companions.
I love Gale. He is one of my favorite characters. Thank you Tim Downie for bringing him to life. Thank you Dan for bringing us this interview.
it's so fun to see where gale got his sly and dry sense of humor from! tim seems like such a chill dude to hang out with
A man of culture. You wouldn't have expected any less from Gale's voice actor.
Tim seems like a really lovely man to have some highly intelligent and thoughtful conversations with and also some downright hillarious banter
Gales dialogue was so poignant and spoke to the literature nerd of my heart. I'm so happy that his VA did him justice.
I've never felt as connected to a character as I do with Gale.
From the very beginning of act one I jumped to action as soon as I learned his affliction he gained, as soon as he started talking about a bunch of D&D lore that I grew up reading I became enamored by him.
There was a point in the game where he fell in battle and I vocally screamed Gale. As soon as I brought him back the dialogue he had with my character actually led me to tears.
I've never had a connection to a character as I have with Gale.
The fact that the actor articulates just the same makes me have nothing but respect for this man and everything he's shared in this interview. You've gained a massive fan, Tim Downie I have nothing but respect for you.
Tim Downie's performance as Gale is one of the main reasons why I ended up loving the character so much. This is a great interview, I'm glad to know a bit more about him and about how it was like for him to voice a character that ended up having such an impact on me (and many other players). Thank you Dan for your work!
Boy Tim really has an understated confidence about him doesn't he? I love listening to his stories so much. Half of this interview really just felt like a couple of nerds just nerding out and it's so wholesome ♥
His talking skill is just exceptional. He doesn't even have to pause between his lines to think what to say next, he just talks. And yet, I can understand every words he says. (I'm not a native English speaker)
Gale's my fav in the game, partially very relatable, partially just absolutely interesting. I'm proud to be among the, apparently, minority that understood how his past made him who he was ar the beginning, and also among those who romances him to lead him down a path of healing and self-acceptance.
Tim did a great job balancing the goofiness, nerdiness, vulnerability, and despair of his character. Genuinely, Tim, thanks for making him so funny, I absolutely enjoy that of him! Really made his feelings come across very realistically and charmingly. 🎉
Gale's introduction is one of the best I've ever seen. I was completely startled the first time his hand popped out of that stone. A memorable moment that made me an instant fan. That voice was or is stunning lol. His confidence is reassuring. Especially when he's bantering with the other party members. And the romance was well worth waiting for. Thank you Tim for all your hard work to bring Gale to life. Wonderful interview and such a pleasure to meet the man behind the character.
Loved (and still love) Gale so much. He's so quirky, funny, and just so real, I couldn't help but really like this character, and the voice acting played such a big role in this. He's also always been my first romance option and favourite BG3 partner.
Tim is *so* side splittingly funny and witty when he's flowing, him talking about trying to communicate the color mauve with his interpretive dancing or just saying "Chairmen meow has done it again" when talking about why he doesn't want animals, I am just laughing so hard at how sharp he is, good god xD
MMmmM~MMMmm weave.
In all seriousness I was surprised by the fact I ended up caring so much for Gale's character by the end of the game. You did a great job Tim to get me so invested in the outcome of your character. Ha and to think I used to get so annoyed at the magic rocking eating man in early access but now he's my little dancing spell casting pog champ 🧙♂
I love how tim downie is just as intellectual as his character lol
From the moment I pulled Gale out of the portal and heard his voice I was like "Gale is now my best bro and I will do anything he needs me to".
I totally got this love-hate relationship with Gale in game. On the one hand, I absolutely loathe him fawning over Mystra(and her Weave) and constantly reminding everyone around about it; on the other hand, I can't think of one scenario where I ever picked any other companion over him. I never swapped him out of the team on any occasion. He witnessed EVERY cutscene since he joined the group and I don't think I've ever felt regretful about it. It's always like "Gale, Astarion, whomever needs their quest finished if none then Shart. Boom there you have it, a group of 4"
I loved this interview, Tim is absolutely a charismatic chap and a stellar casting from Larian. Hopefully we hear Tim in future games as well.
Gale is the most beautifully written character out there for me and I could listen to Tim for days. Thank you Larian.
He’s probably my favorite vocal performance in the game. Fantastic delivery.
Oh my god, thank you for making this. Gale is one of my most loved character, Tim's voice is so elegant, loved it the first time I heard. : ) So happy to see the person behind the voice : ) Handsome fella :P
I put the bondage succubus outfit on my character for funsies, and Gale was the only character to comment on the outfit 😂 he was all flustered.
where did you find this suit?
@@torumup8298 There's a mod called camp clothes, but it's pc only, not console.
I've heard this happens but I've never had anyone comment on what I wear.
You get the suit from looting harleep in the house of hope
Late answer but you can also find them at Figaro's boutique
I’m late but I have to say that Gale as a character has completely changed my brain chemistry, he means so so much to me story wise and I value how much love and personality is placed in him. He will be treasured by me forever 😭I just want to say thank you
Gale has quickly become my favorite character. Tim did an amazing job giving him comedy, tenderness, and so much range. ❤ amazing interview
just like to say i really love your style of interviews.
actually having a proper conversation with your guests, finding bits of casual information not relating to their work really helps the interview feel less formal and more natural! you can tell that both you and your guest (in this case, Tim) feel more comfortable around each other as the interview progresses, it's great :D
So many interviewers end up only reading off pre planned questions about the actor's work/role which makes it come across as super formulaic, so thank you!
It’s so funny - I always put Gale in browns, rust orange, and greens (together, I have a dye mod). The first time I did, my eyes widened because it fit him SO well. I never went back. The robes of the weave in that color story is gorgeousssss on him.
I did my first playthrough as Gale, and I was really sad that you don't actually get to hear him much as your main character. Because even the short phrases he drops in combat or as idle chat all felt very different in how they sounded and which mood they conveyed. Dooming the world to Absolut's power just to hear that one special line "In my name!" was worth it. So thank you, Tim, for fleshing him out and thank you for the interview!
Wow, what was your ending?
@@torumup8298 I tried all of them, but if you get to play as him and decide to destroy the Absolute, you don't get to choose regarding the crown, Gale just reforges it without asking and gets teleported to Mystra. My personal choice is for him to return it and tell her they shouldn't see each other ever again. The sad part is that it is impossible to save Karlach with him as MC just because :/
Agghh T-T Tim is literally Gale IRL, what an amazing interview ♥ I think we can never thank Tim enough for bringing Gale to life
I love how you can see each cast member within their characters (whether intentional or not)! Really brings more depth and humanity (even though theyre not all human lol) to them!
What a funny and charming guy! Watching this has inspired me to have Gale in my party more often, I hope to hear more fun stories from this guy
What a fun, intelligent and talented cast BG3 has.
Seeing that interview, i am now not even surprised why i loved Gale so much. I was astonished by all of the voice actor's performances. Sometimes i even forget this is just game because how alive all of your character seems to be. I am sorry that you had to do the Gale romance 4th times but this was worth it. Gale's lines are so beautifull and touching. I felt his feelings like he was really talking to me; his sorrow, his longing, everything you said. Thank you Tim for your hardwork. BG3 is a masterpiece and you all contribute to create that. I now want a BG4.
His acting in this role was so good. Not a beat skipped. Every line was delivered perfectly.
This is the interview I've been waiting for. Gale is my favorite character in BG3. Beautiful and brilliant nerd. Like me. And with such magnificent voice, Tim did Gale very charismatic and magical. Thank you for your work.
Gale is my favorite character. The writing is great, the animation is on point and the voice completely ties it all together perfectly. Well done Tim (yes I’ll start saying just Tim to help you get that “one word” status )🎉
The "Tim"
Listening to all these interviews and hear the passion the actors had for the project I hope there will be some kind of an expansion or sequel where we "see" them again.
100%. I want to see more adventures with these characters.
When I first came across Gale in-game, I was immediately drawn to his voice. It sounded so familiar... then I realised, hey, it's that guy from Upstart Crow and Toast of London, two of the best sitcoms of recent decades! Or three of the best if you count that one episode of Peep Show he was in.
And he was so good as Gale. I expected the romance scenes in the game to be silly and ribald, but the scene with Gale was just... profoundly beautiful and genuinely moving. Best scene in the game.
The team, and Tim, struck a great character. Gale is a character that can be serious and lighthearted when things are getting too serious. And those are just the surface character traits. Just all around a great character.
What a great interview! He's so funny and charismatic (and very similar to Gale I might add), it was great to learn about him and the fact that this is his first videogame experience.
Tim's voice as Gale is so iconic, and I honestly don't know if I would've liked Gale as much if he didn't voice him. It's not just Tim's voice but the inflections, the energy, the humor, and the mannerisms during passionate and awkward moments, they were all so well done- I love my George Michael nerdy magic man :')
love that he got into baldurs gate knowing nothing at all, “oh there’s romance is there?” what a shocking surprise some of those lines must’ve been
Gale was great in the campaign. I was intrigued by his story and enjoyed his voice.
These interviews have been helping me wait for the ps5 release of this game. Thanks for helping me through Dan❤
Have been playing it first on Steamdeck, and it doesn’t lose any fun factor on a controller. It’s a bit less easy to get around because it’s all radial menus, but it totally works and i’m having a blast.
us Gale stans love the Weave boat scene! so those 8 hours were well spent, sir.
for anyone wondering what he means with "scarlett receiver" at 48:23. its an audio interface (focusrite scarlett 2i2/solo specifically), which plugs in via usb, and is basically an external soundcard which you can plugin instruments and microphones via 6.35mm jack and xlr for recording. it indeed is a golden ticket for any digital audio work in the sense that it is mandatory for entry, not in the sense of rarity tho. cant really imagine those things being rare at anytime, even with the transistor crisis.
I think this is one of the best interviews done on this channel. A lot of great behind the scenes wisdom but also lots of laughs.
This series is making my day every time! All the actors are cool af, and truly funny. Tim’s taste in books and film is fantastic, too.
At 51:10 I think of how Gale reacts when telling him he was "fine". 😂Many thanks for this interview from a "Galemancer" and general Tim Downie fan!
Love this interview! Is so inspiring not only for my love for Gale, but also because I'm an artist persuing make of a living creating and having fun! Thank you for giving life to an amazing characrter!
There is this line sometimes when you click on Gale he goes "Yeeeessss" and that voice always makes me laugh. Love you Tim
This guy has the best luck ever. Just randomly auditioned for his first game ever, and it turned out to be an instant smash hit.
Gale is literally my favorite character. I can't romance any other character in the game because Gale is so sweet. Thank you for bringing Gale character to life.
Hope Tim goes on Taskmaster. He exudes a great energy.
Gale is husband material. Loves cats, books, cooking, and supportive.😩❤️
Would you potentially be able to interview with some other people at work with the game? We keep hearing about the directing and the writing, it'd be really cool to see some of the takes from the people who helped sculpt the performances too
After 5 months and 420 comments probably nobody cares, but I loved Gale throughout the game, as a friend. I romanced Shadowheart but Gale was in my party for 95% of the time,I love his character and personality, love that he accepted my wish to be a friend and he was just a friend that I could always talk to when we did something. I was genuinely hurt at the end when he became god, even his cat was smarter about this, I tried to discourage him from doing this crown thingy, but he did it anyway and seeing him as a god in my reunion camp genuinely hurt because I know I lost a brilliant friend. I said to him that I accept that because I wanted him to be happy but it hurt and still hurts so much
Fantastic interview, you're smashing it, Dan. I'd also implore everyone watching this to watch Toast of London, Danny (Tim) and Clem Fandango are amazing characters.
This is such a wonderful interview. As someone who has romanced Gale in the game, it’s incredible to learn all about how Tim brought such a special character to life.
I had to stop midway because of spoilery territory but I’ll definitely come back once I finish the game.
Yay yay yay! I love his voice so much. He does such a great job as Gale. Thanks for having him on the show!
I love all these interviews and these actors. Dan, you are a fantastic interviewer, you do a great job of keeping them talking and putting in the right amount of input.
tim is the only one that sounded almost the same as his character and the way he geeks about books and movie, all i can hear is just gale being a nerd, especially when i listen to this without the visual. im a grown adult and i CAN seperate the actor from the character but this one is so damn hard. all i hear is gale yapping and i find it very adorable😭
what a treat. as an actor and a TD fan, i really loved hearing about his process and thoughts!
Gales passive aggressive type humor is my favorite ever, so i am glad he added some humor to him and specifically that kind.
3:26 as a fan of bg3 and a late diagnosed person with autism this is really awesome, I'll be sure to check it out when it comes!
Chiming in to say that Gale is absolutely one of my favorite characters in Baldurs Gate 3. Tim brought so much heart, and just really added so much depth and care. I know im not alone in saying that I'd love to see Tim as Gale again in DLC or a future game. :)
Gale has grown on me. He is deeply underrated. Love hearing his actor in real life too.
Sadly I didn't met Gale at the first location (buyed the game last week and didn't know where to find who etc bcs I want to find that all out by myself :'D) but he's such a awesome character, like the others too (and like the actors themselves) ^^
Love to listen your interviews with them. It's very interesting and every video has its own and calm Vibe.
Sry for my bad english ^^"
I literally fell so hard for Gale! The first time I ever met the character I was like… “yes! He’s my favourite person!” ❤
One of the best BG3 interviews. Had no idea Tim is soooo funny. I laughed throughout this entire interview. Gale is one of my favorite companions.
Tim needs to do some audio books!. I could listen to him for hours 😄🔥🙌
I played the game for my love of D&D. Decided to play a character that was basically me IRL. Tried my hardest to not do relationships with the characters. Ended up falling for a guy that I'd probably fall for IRL. Tim just absolutely kills in this and everything I've seen him in. I still find it hard to try to romance any other characters because I love Gale too much. ❤
Didn't know real actor sounds close to Gale - he doesn't have to specifically modulate voice for him, he has that undertone already in his normal speech (see 10:57 , 14:20 , 21:14 , 25:46 complete with Gale's finger pointing too, 1:02:02 ). 30:38 - yay he loves the work ! 45:52 - as someone who remembers the games from the turn of 90's/2000s I am still to this day amazed to see a fully detailed building with 3D stone blocks, pillars, window frames, chiseled architectural details, or a cape that doesn't hang like a piece of cardboard behind a character 49:32 - you mean you don't walk into lakes of ice and fire daily ? 1:02:29 - damn, I was right to dye his robe blue. 1:05:54 - nooo ! Don't trash talk the nice man Downie ! Nor Gale ! Any of those two ! 1:10:30 - yay we are being thanked ! I always keep Gale in the party, unless it's 10th reload and I put in LaeZel with Karlach together just to slice everything into dices.
I'm glad Tim leaned into some brighter humour, because it gave me a lovely Alistair-from-DAO nostalgia, and that is never a Bad Thing.
About Gale abs... I think Mystra wanted him to have abs, so he did it using either magic or exercises just because it's the body his goddess likes more. A round belly with a little bit of fat is more realistic to me when I think about a man who keeps his days in his tower reading, cooking and talking to his winged cat.