Originally Posted by Goldberry
Originally Posted by AnonySimon
Originally Posted by Goldberry
As for Astarion, I do not know what triggers me the most, if the fact he's an evil vampire spawn, or an elf that doesn't act like an elf at all, or an evil elf vampire spawn who doesn't act like an elf.


I can't agree more. Astarion would make alot more sense based upon his personality and behavior as a half-elf or a human. Hell, Astarion would make more sense behavior-wise as a halfling than as a full-bloodied elf.


I bitched about Astarion and Shadowheart as soon a they were announced, both the elven options leaning towards evil when they should be leaning towards chaotic good. No matter, I gave them a fair chance. My party is Shadowheart, Astarion and Gale, and while I very much enjoy Shadowheart, Astarion is just a major disappointment as an elf.

I do think that the companions are all well written though, to be honest. I'm just really into elves, and in this game they seem to be nothing but another human variant.



Honest question - how are elves supposed to act? I mean tieflings are meant to be evil because of their blood, but we are being told by 5e that they are basically the product of their surroundings, i.e. will become evil if faced with distrust and racism. Wouldn't it be the same thing for elves? I haven't gotten far, but Astarion seems to have as messed up a background as everyone, plus he is a vampire spawn which is the evil creature in itself. If you go back to old games, elves in BG2 Suldanesselar were distrustful of everyone and put geas on Viconia if she was in the party, kicked you out of the city later on and were completely unapologetic for Irenicus. Those were very hypocritical and human things to do.

Last edited by Arideya; 12/10/20 10:24 PM.
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