Baldur's Gate 3 II: The Urge for a Second Playthrough

[Psyren]

Depends. BG3 reaches its level cap relatively early in Act 3, which means that for most of the game you still have a clear sense of progression (your character becomes stronger and gets increasingly powerful abilities) and I believe Larian did a good job, still a decent chunk of the game to enjoy your high-level powers; a BG3 where your character peaks in terms of power in Act 1 or early-to-mid Act 2 would've been a very different game and I doubt it would've sold as much as it had.

I don't recall anyone saying we should reach level cap in Act 1 or early-to-mid Act 2.

Anyway, finally got back to having Halsin recruited, so once I've decided he's allowed to wear clothes again it's off to finish this Act 2 quest before continuing with the main storyline.

LOL

(Just hide his armor - and give him a harness!)

Spoiler: Act 2

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I've rescued the gnomes and Tiefling siblings, but can't find a way to get to Mizora's target or the Duke, I'm presuming that's unlocked once I've finished the Temple of Shar?

Both are in the very final area, so no need to worry. Finish up the temple etc.