As mentioned, each of the five backgrounds in Avowed come with their own starting weapon (which can’t be changed) and starting attribute allocations (which can be changed). Below, we’ll give ...

When you start up a new game in Avowed, you're given some choices that seem extremely meaningful, and thus, are kind of scary to make. Specifically, you choose a fictional background for your ...

When you start playing Obsidian's Avowed, one of the first things you do is create a character. This involves choosing a background, which might seem like a small choice, since there are just five ...

There are five Backgrounds to choose from in Avowed. Each provides some unique dialogue options and assigns a starting weapon. However, each Background can use all equipment and abilities.

Your Background choice matters in some very specific ways in Avowed — here's what you need to know (Image via Obsidian Entertainment) Avowed allows players to customize their character in a few ...

Why can't you romance companions in Avowed like you can in seemingly ever other role-playing game? We ask Obsidian and the ...

Like any good RPG, especially one from the wizards over at Obsidian, you have the opportunity to choose your starting background at the very beginning of Avowed. It roughly translates to a ...

Choosing your Avowed Attributes and Background is one of the last things you'll do in character creation, but don't stress as neither are particularly important at first. Your Background is mainly ...

Most big-budget RPGs these days have robust character creation systems, and Avowedis no different in this regard. Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios' latest fantasy RPG lets players ...

The best Avowed builds take advantage of the game ... While these builds are designed around the background options you’ll choose when you create your character (and thus your starting stats ...