2:25:46 if you romance Gale and try to discuss with him inviting Halsin, it’s an absolutely hilarious discussion He thinks that you wanting to invite “a third” is offering to Gale to have kids “What? Like a child?!”
That is one of my favourite lines of his. 😅 But I swear, the moment Tav spends the night with Gale, that sweet hopless man is mentally picking out the colours of the nursery walls and what flowers to have at the wedding.
@@AgonizingDemise The line "Share?! You are not some loaf to be divid up at supper." Lives rent free in my head. I do love that all chatacters react so differently based on their personality. Though we learn later funny enough, that Gale is not entirely against the idea, but I will stop there. 🤣 If you know, you know.
I agree - I love that this game lets you keep silent many times and lets your companion have agency without sway, sometimes it feels just right. One of its best features.
Love how much you're still into the game at this point! The outer city can be a bit overwhelming with the amount of NPCs and side areas right after the basically empty shadow-cursed lands, but it has some of my favorite little character moments!
I am one of those people that couldn't handle it. I actually had to take a long break when arriving in the Outer City. It was really tiring because I'm a completionist so I got lost in the sauce, there was too much to do and too many people to talk to and after a few hours I started forgetting who I talked to and who I didn't, and who might've had some new information based on later conversations etc. It was still good though, don't get me wrong, but it was pretty exhausting lol.
so neil said he found astarion more as he went along but it works great because they pretty much did most scenes in order so it works as if he was more guarded at first and the more time goes on he's more free to be himself
Almost every character is auteur like creation by specific writer and actor, especially since it is full performance capture in the moment (motion + voice acting) And I find this approach truly fascinating Like Jennifer English for Shadowheart had this little head tick and certain movements she does irl, and it became less and less through the game, while her acting became softer and softer if you progress with Shar-denial path (and it is very different from Dark Justiciar path) Ofc Neil Newbon went far and beyond with Astarion, and with paths you take with him
fun little easter egg, no spoiler: click on your companions avatar like 5-10 times for funny lines. And do it again when they're sneaking for even more lines
orin’s doppelgänger reveals are so crazy the first time around because you have no idea it’s coming, it’s always really entertaining to see people get spooked by her xD people complain about how act 3 feels so much more expansive, but honestly, after the shadow cursed lands i was cheering and wooing to have sunlight and just people around. besides, they’ve been hyping up baldur’s gate the entire game! i honestly really love act 3 on every replay i do because you can get insane items here and know what quests are important and which you don’t wanna do. ngl it has turned into my favorite act due to replays, even though it has some flaws. you’ll notice this more as you go in, but an entire area was cut (the upper city) due to time constraints, so there are some pacing issues in some quests, but honestly it’s nothing too bad. people also complain about how act 3 has a lighter tone at least in the beginning, but again, it’s SUCH a welcome reprieve after the shadow cursed lands. i also love act 3 playing as the dark urge (resist). if you know you know. can’t go back to playing as tavs after that xD
I didn't realise people complained about act 3 at all lol, it was definitely overwhelming the first time but it has always been my favourite of the 3 acts
After the post-release performance and bugfixes, which were obviously needed, Act3 is probably the best act, or at least on par with Act2. Especially if we're talking subsequent playthroughs, especially if we're talking playing as origin character, and especially if it is Dark Urge (for me, embracing was one of the best RP and gaming experiences ever). All 3 acts are very different not only in tone, but in design approach, and while I appreciate probably one of the best onboardings to the game ever made that is Act1, or linear RPG that is done right by providing maximum RP options within it that is Act2, Act3 is, objectively, is the ultimate "Larian's Act" out of all 6 acts from DOS2 and BG3 in terms of design approach and tone. BG3 in general follows classic 3 act story structure for storytelling, same as DOS2. It implies having a climax at the end of Act2 (and the highest point of story, that is classic protagonist journey in this case), a breather/regrouping afterwards (literally Rivington) and resolution with its own climax/ending (act3). If we just google 3 act structure, we can clearly see the chart and how the storytelling "supposed" to be in this structure from a classic storytelling perspective. Does it work for gaming as is, or at least are we conditioned to understand and follow through it? Now that's the question and much broader discussion, not for YT comments for sure, but I would say that a plenty of players, wouldn't say majority tho, are certainly conditioned to expect always going higher stakes and more extreme emotions until it finally ends (like literally faster-higher-louder-more impactful/more shock-value). Act3 has some things that are unusual - Lots of exploration is in buildings, even in Rivington. This is where Larian's almost obsessive desire of creating maximum reward/content for the square space of gaming meets an almost immovable object of creating a city in the RPG. What I mean by this, if the building is in the game, it MUST have something, a chest, a note, a connection to something to an NPC, a hatch/basement/roof to explore, it can't be just inaccessible building if it is in the game. They literally almost (almost!) can't make the building that has a locked door, and it says "you can't access it", and the city has to have lots of buildings, even Rivington. I missed Swoard Coast Couriers, Toys quest, and plenty of other quests and buildings on my 1st run. - It has the most things to miss, because of the point above, but also because it is still a party-based RPG and FOMO hits hard for those who are prone to it, thus players feel the need to switch companions obsessively, which they shouldn't - Companions that added later, like Jaheira and [redacted], have objectively more content in the act, than some origins who are not from the city, and players should make a connection that Gale, or Halsin, or Lae'zel are not native to the city at all If you get past that ... well, maybe wrong wording, if you can wrap your head around it, act 3 is actually the best act in terms of conclusion of the stories, dungeon design (it is truly amazing, especially in DnD game), and just how many things to do is there, it is like 50% of the game is in act3.
Man I get you Mapo, Jaheira just has something about her. Too bad that she was actually supposed to have a romance but they ran out of time, I will forever be sad about that :(
Can't finish watching it all in one go because it's too late but hope you talked to Astarion after Orins reveal - I think it's one of the funniest things he says! Thanks for the episode
Mapo: I'm interested but I'm in a relationship Mapo: Karlach is ok with it Mapo: Why did I not have a choice? You said you were interested at the start of that sequence lmao.
Considering the fact that even when you’re IN a relationship with Karlach it continuously gives you the dialogue options to back out or say “let’s be friends” or “let’s not do this” whenever sex stuff comes up so I was expecting that here too
It really should give you an out at multiple moments. I don't disagree with the fact he dug himself into the situation, but I can't believe this was overlooked.
Just watched it fully. Only Shart and Asta accept the bear in their beds! I hope one day you'll see Halsins romance its hilar- I mean its good. Real good.
Astarion needs to make up his mind. I've had games where he gets annoyed if I don't want to invite others (the drow) and games where he absolutely opposes to the idea. It's so cool that your relationship with a companion can affect how they behave so much.
@@AgonizingDemise With Astarion if you aren't romancing him, and he likes you, and he's in the party he's okay-ish with the drow (but not really he actually dislikes it). Otherwise, in a romance (I think) he feels confident enough to tell you he just doesn't want to be with anyone. If you ask about adding Halsin he's fine with it (I think because he trusts him but not the random drows? And because he doesn't have to participate)
@@AgonizingDemise With Astarion it's like this. If you don't romance him he always says he wants in and likes the idea probably because he thinks he needs to earn your protection like that... If he is romanced he's a little more honest. He still agrees to everything but it's clear he is sad and doesn't want to actually do it.. Even with Halsin his agreement resembles more the agreement of Karlach (she also agrees but it's clear she doesn't like it) than enthusiastic consent from Shadowheart so I don't think he is on board. I think it's more him having no healthy boundaries and letting the player step all over him
@@AgonizingDemise Oh yes, that's also a possible scenario :) . I usually have high approval even if on a friendly route and he propositions even if I know from the games where I did romance him that he doesn't actually want it so I completely forgot about it.... Btw it speaks a lot about how much he must hate the player if he's not even willing to sleep with you despite thinking he probably should for protection reasons
Astarion reaction to the Halsin thingy is so funny, he does such a funny impression of Halsin lmao (although i never do it cuz, like Karlach, he doesnt seem 100% comfortable w it yk)
Take a fit for playing a musical instrument, at least to see how they all play, and then reload the save if taking a useful fit is more important to you. Because it's done very beautifully when 4 ppl play same music.
astarion approves because she has a cat, i think lol he has some cat approval so he's a cat person but idk usually he's a bit softer at this point in his development unless you uh... go backwards with it and that's all i'll say never had a disapproval once in act 3 but i was also romancing him so... really, i can be kind and get his approval just by being funny tbh and not taking him to any of the gnome stuff, that's it LOL just being durge in general made my approval pretty much go max first act LOLOLOL and i didn't even do anything that bad just tiny slip ups because i wanted redeemed durge
I'm sitting here watching your video instead of playing my Dark Urge playthrough. What is wrong with me! But your approach to the game and your patience with it, is really enjoyable, I wish I had that amount of patience.
You're stronger than me because I've never been able to say no to Halsin😭plus you can choose between his bear form and his muscular glory, I always choose the latter👀
I would assume the spear would have killed nightsong permanently which would have still left ketheric vulnerable, but i never attempted to kill her myself so not sure
There is a great mod called "Lighter Half Illithid" that modifies your cursed appearance. It retains the facial scars but removes the blackness, allowing your original eye color to return. While it is purely a cosmetic change and you will still have veins visible on your skin, it makes it so much less overpowering. P.S. Such a fan of this gameplay!
Mapo, with the overwhelming numerosity of options of where to go in the Baldur's Gate environs might I suggest you seek some light guidance. From a friend familiar with the game. There are places/quests that, if visited early, creates more amusements for the LP, or increases options, or mitigates against things as meaningless but demoralizing as your recent cosmetic alterations. Consider consulting someone with as light a touch as, casting a tiebreaker on ordering decisions you're otherwise ambivalent about. Or not, this is a great LP and I'll be watching regardless
Honestly, it hurts me to hear something like “asshole” about Astarion. He’s not kind to people, yes, and he has his reasons. No one showed compassion to him for so many years, he just doesn’t believe in this shit anymore. But he has never being against the team, also he’s a companion who says “thank you” to a player character the most number of times in the whole game. And he approves a lot of stuff. It’s not that hard to be a nice character and have a high approval with him.
This!!! Omg i always play a good character and end up w high/ exceptional approval in act 1, u literally just have to be understanding and kind to him and occasionally pick some funny/ choatic options lol
That was a big mistake by Larian not making jaheira romanceable instead of Halsin! The actress for jaheira was lobbing for them to patch it in. Hopefully they can release it with a future patch!
While Tracy Wiles did it humorously, and you do it humorously, I certainly hope no patch will change that, or any other character. One thing is to make the line trigger properly, like with Lae'zel, line didn't trigger that accounted for high approval, so she always went "Speak!", and when they fixed that people lost their marbles that Larian softened the character beyond belief, and it is all ruined now or whatever (kind of tracks, hyperfixation of the community is a thing to behold, myself included, not going to be a hypocrite). Another thing is actually changing the character in the meaningful way, which they never did regardless of what some people in the community might say, except for caving in for Minthara legitimization of an exploit, which, if you look at the community now, is frowned upon as Larian backstracking on their creative choice in regard to Minthara and how few players who make specific choice (to leave the grove to her or raid with her) would be able to actually have her as unique party member. Same here, while I understand the emotion behind it, and I really think that hippie daddy Halsin is very polarizing (lots of people like him actually), I hope they don't change their initial creative decision and thus change her character (and no, adding some unvoiced cinematics to existing paths and branches is not changing the character, creating a new branch is)
I'm at a loss why he sided with squatters, but is playing a good sided character? Yeah the people are refugees, but that gave them no right to break into Arfurs home.
yeah it is pretty silly that essentialy everyone in world of bg3 is bi so your character also must be bi regardless of player helsin going so hard for that gay romance with your straight dwarf is comically hillarious xD
oh no, here we go....I expect discourse about this to reach unhealthy amounts when we are close xD the drama about decision each player takes in single-player game according to their roleplay is just so much fun
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Astarion's quota of tolerating one (1) good deed per month was met when he approved of you giving Yenna money
First lost an eye now become half illithid. That gnome has been through some shit
2:25:46 if you romance Gale and try to discuss with him inviting Halsin, it’s an absolutely hilarious discussion
He thinks that you wanting to invite “a third” is offering to Gale to have kids
“What? Like a child?!”
That is one of my favourite lines of his. 😅 But I swear, the moment Tav spends the night with Gale, that sweet hopless man is mentally picking out the colours of the nursery walls and what flowers to have at the wedding.
He got so angry though, poor thing >
@@AgonizingDemise The line "Share?! You are not some loaf to be divid up at supper." Lives rent free in my head. I do love that all chatacters react so differently based on their personality. Though we learn later funny enough, that Gale is not entirely against the idea, but I will stop there. 🤣 If you know, you know.
I agree - I love that this game lets you keep silent many times and lets your companion have agency without sway, sometimes it feels just right. One of its best features.
Love how much you're still into the game at this point! The outer city can be a bit overwhelming with the amount of NPCs and side areas right after the basically empty shadow-cursed lands, but it has some of my favorite little character moments!
I am one of those people that couldn't handle it. I actually had to take a long break when arriving in the Outer City. It was really tiring because I'm a completionist so I got lost in the sauce, there was too much to do and too many people to talk to and after a few hours I started forgetting who I talked to and who I didn't, and who might've had some new information based on later conversations etc.
It was still good though, don't get me wrong, but it was pretty exhausting lol.
Nice touch on the updated intro art never get tired of that yugioh music (: The densly packed map of act 3 is daunting but very fun (:
so neil said he found astarion more as he went along but it works great because they pretty much did most scenes in order so it works as if he was more guarded at first and the more time goes on he's more free to be himself
Almost every character is auteur like creation by specific writer and actor, especially since it is full performance capture in the moment (motion + voice acting)
And I find this approach truly fascinating
Like Jennifer English for Shadowheart had this little head tick and certain movements she does irl, and it became less and less through the game, while her acting became softer and softer if you progress with Shar-denial path (and it is very different from Dark Justiciar path)
Ofc Neil Newbon went far and beyond with Astarion, and with paths you take with him
"This game's gonna ruin my life!" 🤣 I know the feeling man. Karlach's plight is my emotions' Achilles heel.
BG3 is amazing at animal dialogue. Both the Dog and Cat this episode are just... perfectly on point for the feel of those animals.
One cat in the city especially is hilariously voice-acted. I always crack up when I hear him
If anybody can handle the mental stress of being a partial illithid, it would be the Monk.
I love the intro avatar change!
And terrorizing picknickers with subpar musical number :D
It's overwhelming, but at the same time it feels so cool to finally hit a properly populated location.
fun little easter egg, no spoiler: click on your companions avatar like 5-10 times for funny lines. And do it again when they're sneaking for even more lines
My first Halsin romance was as a Gnome. My Gnome boi got that Gnussy destroyed. Thankfully Halsin is...an excellent healer.
😂😂
Omg the intro!!! I love that! ^^
Boo! You missed the bathing gnome... has one of the best lines in the game. He's over with the Tieflings if you ever find yourself in that area again.
I kept thinking that the whole video! “Go backkkk!!! You missed washing my pits dude!!!”
orin’s doppelgänger reveals are so crazy the first time around because you have no idea it’s coming, it’s always really entertaining to see people get spooked by her xD
people complain about how act 3 feels so much more expansive, but honestly, after the shadow cursed lands i was cheering and wooing to have sunlight and just people around. besides, they’ve been hyping up baldur’s gate the entire game! i honestly really love act 3 on every replay i do because you can get insane items here and know what quests are important and which you don’t wanna do. ngl it has turned into my favorite act due to replays, even though it has some flaws. you’ll notice this more as you go in, but an entire area was cut (the upper city) due to time constraints, so there are some pacing issues in some quests, but honestly it’s nothing too bad.
people also complain about how act 3 has a lighter tone at least in the beginning, but again, it’s SUCH a welcome reprieve after the shadow cursed lands.
i also love act 3 playing as the dark urge (resist). if you know you know. can’t go back to playing as tavs after that xD
I didn't realise people complained about act 3 at all lol, it was definitely overwhelming the first time but it has always been my favourite of the 3 acts
After the post-release performance and bugfixes, which were obviously needed, Act3 is probably the best act, or at least on par with Act2. Especially if we're talking subsequent playthroughs, especially if we're talking playing as origin character, and especially if it is Dark Urge (for me, embracing was one of the best RP and gaming experiences ever).
All 3 acts are very different not only in tone, but in design approach, and while I appreciate probably one of the best onboardings to the game ever made that is Act1, or linear RPG that is done right by providing maximum RP options within it that is Act2, Act3 is, objectively, is the ultimate "Larian's Act" out of all 6 acts from DOS2 and BG3 in terms of design approach and tone.
BG3 in general follows classic 3 act story structure for storytelling, same as DOS2. It implies having a climax at the end of Act2 (and the highest point of story, that is classic protagonist journey in this case), a breather/regrouping afterwards (literally Rivington) and resolution with its own climax/ending (act3). If we just google 3 act structure, we can clearly see the chart and how the storytelling "supposed" to be in this structure from a classic storytelling perspective. Does it work for gaming as is, or at least are we conditioned to understand and follow through it? Now that's the question and much broader discussion, not for YT comments for sure, but I would say that a plenty of players, wouldn't say majority tho, are certainly conditioned to expect always going higher stakes and more extreme emotions until it finally ends (like literally faster-higher-louder-more impactful/more shock-value).
Act3 has some things that are unusual
- Lots of exploration is in buildings, even in Rivington. This is where Larian's almost obsessive desire of creating maximum reward/content for the square space of gaming meets an almost immovable object of creating a city in the RPG. What I mean by this, if the building is in the game, it MUST have something, a chest, a note, a connection to something to an NPC, a hatch/basement/roof to explore, it can't be just inaccessible building if it is in the game. They literally almost (almost!) can't make the building that has a locked door, and it says "you can't access it", and the city has to have lots of buildings, even Rivington. I missed Swoard Coast Couriers, Toys quest, and plenty of other quests and buildings on my 1st run.
- It has the most things to miss, because of the point above, but also because it is still a party-based RPG and FOMO hits hard for those who are prone to it, thus players feel the need to switch companions obsessively, which they shouldn't
- Companions that added later, like Jaheira and [redacted], have objectively more content in the act, than some origins who are not from the city, and players should make a connection that Gale, or Halsin, or Lae'zel are not native to the city at all
If you get past that ... well, maybe wrong wording, if you can wrap your head around it, act 3 is actually the best act in terms of conclusion of the stories, dungeon design (it is truly amazing, especially in DnD game), and just how many things to do is there, it is like 50% of the game is in act3.
Funny thing is, Jaheira will approve of most of those snarky remarks about her being old, guess she's a fan of party banter.
I love Act 3!
There’s so much to do! Make sure to explore everything and talk to lots of people!
it's my favourite act of the game.
all that pay off for all the build up during the game
Shadowheart is very funny when it comes to Halsin, admitting to also want to "climb" Mount Halsin
I love the ambient music in Rivington - time for Act 3! :D
Man I get you Mapo, Jaheira just has something about her. Too bad that she was actually supposed to have a romance but they ran out of time, I will forever be sad about that :(
After so much time in the dark, it’s so nice to see green grass and friendly NPCs to talk to!
lmaoooo spit-take on the updated intro screen. Yours has to be the funniest playthrough yet. Brilliantly done.
Can't finish watching it all in one go because it's too late but hope you talked to Astarion after Orins reveal - I think it's one of the funniest things he says! Thanks for the episode
Welcome to your socializing simulator lol
Orin being a shapeshifter was such a great idea from the writers. Not knowing who you're really talking to is what makes her my favorite villain.
Love the new Mapo intro ❤
Mapo: I'm interested but I'm in a relationship
Mapo: Karlach is ok with it
Mapo: Why did I not have a choice?
You said you were interested at the start of that sequence lmao.
Considering the fact that even when you’re IN a relationship with Karlach it continuously gives you the dialogue options to back out or say “let’s be friends” or “let’s not do this” whenever sex stuff comes up so I was expecting that here too
It really should give you an out at multiple moments. I don't disagree with the fact he dug himself into the situation, but I can't believe this was overlooked.
1:10:58 omg the bottom text is always so funny xD “Meeting Meat Standards and the Common Rat: Siege Tips”
Just watched it fully. Only Shart and Asta accept the bear in their beds! I hope one day you'll see Halsins romance its hilar- I mean its good. Real good.
Astarion needs to make up his mind. I've had games where he gets annoyed if I don't want to invite others (the drow) and games where he absolutely opposes to the idea. It's so cool that your relationship with a companion can affect how they behave so much.
@@AgonizingDemise With Astarion if you aren't romancing him, and he likes you, and he's in the party he's okay-ish with the drow (but not really he actually dislikes it). Otherwise, in a romance (I think) he feels confident enough to tell you he just doesn't want to be with anyone. If you ask about adding Halsin he's fine with it (I think because he trusts him but not the random drows? And because he doesn't have to participate)
@@AgonizingDemise With Astarion it's like this. If you don't romance him he always says he wants in and likes the idea probably because he thinks he needs to earn your protection like that... If he is romanced he's a little more honest. He still agrees to everything but it's clear he is sad and doesn't want to actually do it.. Even with Halsin his agreement resembles more the agreement of Karlach (she also agrees but it's clear she doesn't like it) than enthusiastic consent from Shadowheart so I don't think he is on board. I think it's more him having no healthy boundaries and letting the player step all over him
@@s1b3r11 don't forget the scenario where he just hates you and doesn't even want to sell himself to gain anything from someone like you ;)
@@AgonizingDemise Oh yes, that's also a possible scenario :) . I usually have high approval even if on a friendly route and he propositions even if I know from the games where I did romance him that he doesn't actually want it so I completely forgot about it.... Btw it speaks a lot about how much he must hate the player if he's not even willing to sleep with you despite thinking he probably should for protection reasons
I've never seen Halsin make a proposal this early into act 3
Halsin, basically : "You are becoming more Illithid by the day 😡 I can't resist you any longer 🥵"
He always does this for me, even when my approval with him was literally +2. I'm not even sure it was a bug, tbh😂
@@asverith The only way for it to not trigger is to never interact with him at all
Astarion reaction to the Halsin thingy is so funny, he does such a funny impression of Halsin lmao (although i never do it cuz, like Karlach, he doesnt seem 100% comfortable w it yk)
Take a fit for playing a musical instrument, at least to see how they all play, and then reload the save if taking a useful fit is more important to you. Because it's done very beautifully when 4 ppl play same music.
astarion approves because she has a cat, i think lol
he has some cat approval so he's a cat person
but idk usually he's a bit softer at this point in his development unless you uh... go backwards with it and that's all i'll say
never had a disapproval once in act 3 but i was also romancing him so...
really, i can be kind and get his approval just by being funny tbh and not taking him to any of the gnome stuff, that's it LOL
just being durge in general made my approval pretty much go max first act LOLOLOL and i didn't even do anything that bad just tiny slip ups because i wanted redeemed durge
1:48:15 the cut to Mapo is hilarious
elves are immune to sleep 😅
I'm sitting here watching your video instead of playing my Dark Urge playthrough. What is wrong with me! But your approach to the game and your patience with it, is really enjoyable, I wish I had that amount of patience.
plot twist: Withers is Macolops from the future
More Baldur's Gate!! Woohoo!!! 😄
Btw the ilithid power of flying, I love it!!! 😄
You're stronger than me because I've never been able to say no to Halsin😭plus you can choose between his bear form and his muscular glory, I always choose the latter👀
Great stuff !! Very immersed
Mapo told that women, equal rights and equal lefts.
oooo warm egg can't wait to find out how that goes since La zel was kinda missing my play through woops 😀
I think Astarion thought the little girl was playing a con. That's what he likes.
If you are half ilithid which of your parents was the squid?
Orin definitely got me that time when I found them as someone I was Sus as heck with the situation
This play through is awesome. When the conversation got out of hand with Halsin, you went back to Karlach, and kissed her - love it !
You may figure this out eventually but… jaheira likes it when you call her old. She like some poking-fun banter
Sorry, Grub doesn't like squids.
I would assume the spear would have killed nightsong permanently which would have still left ketheric vulnerable, but i never attempted to kill her myself so not sure
RIP horny bear 🪦
There is a great mod called "Lighter Half Illithid" that modifies your cursed appearance. It retains the facial scars but removes the blackness, allowing your original eye color to return. While it is purely a cosmetic change and you will still have veins visible on your skin, it makes it so much less overpowering.
P.S. Such a fan of this gameplay!
Mapo, with the overwhelming numerosity of options of where to go in the Baldur's Gate environs might I suggest you seek some light guidance. From a friend familiar with the game. There are places/quests that, if visited early, creates more amusements for the LP, or increases options, or mitigates against things as meaningless but demoralizing as your recent cosmetic alterations. Consider consulting someone with as light a touch as, casting a tiebreaker on ordering decisions you're otherwise ambivalent about. Or not, this is a great LP and I'll be watching regardless
How does Mapo and his companions run so fast (non combat)? Can someone in the chat who knows answer please?
It's a mod! If I'm not mistaken, it's called "Configurable Movement Speed"
Cursed mapo intro art 😂😢😅
Honestly, it hurts me to hear something like “asshole” about Astarion. He’s not kind to people, yes, and he has his reasons. No one showed compassion to him for so many years, he just doesn’t believe in this shit anymore. But he has never being against the team, also he’s a companion who says “thank you” to a player character the most number of times in the whole game.
And he approves a lot of stuff. It’s not that hard to be a nice character and have a high approval with him.
This!!! Omg i always play a good character and end up w high/ exceptional approval in act 1, u literally just have to be understanding and kind to him and occasionally pick some funny/ choatic options lol
2:20:36
That was a big mistake by Larian not making jaheira romanceable instead of Halsin! The actress for jaheira was lobbing for them to patch it in. Hopefully they can release it with a future patch!
Why "instead" when we could have both of them?👀But yes, hopefully in a future patch it will be possible
While Tracy Wiles did it humorously, and you do it humorously, I certainly hope no patch will change that, or any other character. One thing is to make the line trigger properly, like with Lae'zel, line didn't trigger that accounted for high approval, so she always went "Speak!", and when they fixed that people lost their marbles that Larian softened the character beyond belief, and it is all ruined now or whatever (kind of tracks, hyperfixation of the community is a thing to behold, myself included, not going to be a hypocrite). Another thing is actually changing the character in the meaningful way, which they never did regardless of what some people in the community might say, except for caving in for Minthara legitimization of an exploit, which, if you look at the community now, is frowned upon as Larian backstracking on their creative choice in regard to Minthara and how few players who make specific choice (to leave the grove to her or raid with her) would be able to actually have her as unique party member. Same here, while I understand the emotion behind it, and I really think that hippie daddy Halsin is very polarizing (lots of people like him actually), I hope they don't change their initial creative decision and thus change her character (and no, adding some unvoiced cinematics to existing paths and branches is not changing the character, creating a new branch is)
Hello HR? I would like to file a compliant against Halsin.
BTW there's a mod that fixes your character's appearance when you go half-illith.
I'm at a loss why he sided with squatters, but is playing a good sided character? Yeah the people are refugees, but that gave them no right to break into Arfurs home.
when did I say my character was a "good" character?
yeah it is pretty silly that essentialy everyone in world of bg3 is bi so your character also must be bi regardless of player
helsin going so hard for that gay romance with your straight dwarf is comically hillarious xD
Biscotti looks like a girl. Why do they refer to it as a boy?
You better let Astarion Ascend... He deserves it!
Does he deserve to repeat this circle of violence and give up to his fears?
@siliqua4584 Good lord 🤣😂
oh no, here we go....I expect discourse about this to reach unhealthy amounts when we are close xD
the drama about decision each player takes in single-player game according to their roleplay is just so much fun
Ascendancy for vampires is so OP basically breaks the game and it aught too
@nickrubin7312 I'm not the one getting bent out of shape lol
spell icons are hideous and look convoluted ,even thou they re kinda organized the animation looks jerky too