Yes, there is still option to back out. But only one character has that choice, not both.
See my previous post:
I think the problem with roleplaying both characters arguing is that only one of them will get option to back out (usually adding him +1 to Obidient trait, instead whatever his choice would normally give).
When one character chooses his stance (intimidate, reason, charm), other one can chose his own stance or just agree with other character.
There should be option that when 2nd character chooses his stance that then first character can agree with other guy, or if not, proceed with R-P-S game.
With current system, first speaker has no option to back out from his choice.
Only second character can choose to back out. If he does not, first character has no choice to change his opinion, ever.
In my opinion, this hampers ropleplaying.
I want my characters to argue, but I should have ability to decide which one of them dropped out of argument, and not have only that as option for character who did not start the dialogue.
Note that I'm not talking about forcing result on R-P-S game, but ability to back out and get +1 Obedient from it, which currently only second character can do.
