I could sign this
As an old time rpg junkie (BG2 was the first game I've ever played and loved), I am very pleasantly surprised by BG3 which I honestly haven't anticipated-last thing that really swept me of my feet was DAO.
Astarion seems too me a bit too much "inspired" by Zevran though (to the point where I'm mixing up names) and I have a strong feeling you should brace for heartbreak (possibly with Gale whom I prefer too)
And yeah I also feel this forum (let's not even talk about Steam) is missing more appreciation threads.
DA:O had the best executed romance of any game. I know everyone gives it flack for "get approval by giving gifts" but the base game didn't have enough gifts to game the system. It was only like that after DLC and you could have most characters maxed out with affection regardless of how you played just through dialogue options. I always romanced Alistair but managed to get BFF status with Morrigan every time.
D: I'm really not looking forward to the *strong* possibility for heartache with these characters. I get the impression Larian doesn't want to give us light and fluffies but... I live for light and fluffies. Even in my dark, gritty fantasy rpgs.
It seems like the "steam" element has been becoming more prominent as time goes on. It's very troubling.
