Yes, all your companions except Astarion will hate you.
I don't understand how we're supposed to run an evil campaign if that's the case. When playing an evil character it would be interesting to explore options like accepting Raphael's offer (which only Astarion and surprisingly Gale approve of) or use the tadpole. Getting disapproval hinders that.
Also, you have to choose Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae'zel for an evil campaign, but Shadowheart and Lae'zel clash all the time. It's interesting to watch, but if they won't learn to get along it will be a problem. There are supposed to be more characters in the full game so maybe we'll be able to pick party members that won't antagonize each other.
Yes, this is one of the main issues I have with EA at the moment. Playing evil forces you to be chaotic stupid. Not only storywise but you get penalized even with these so called evil/neutral companions.
Tbh the only evil companion in the game seems to be Astarion and possibly Lae'zal. No idea why Gale or Wyll are even in my camp. And Shadowheart's only evil part seems to be the deity she worships.
It makes complete sense that the evil companions might dislike you for using the tadpole. Part of being evil is selfishness, self preservation and personal gain.
Becoming a mind flayer is NOT in your best interest. Even an evil character should have no interest in it. Being body snatched doesn't exactly sound like something an evil character would want.
It's kind of the same problem I have with siding with the goblins. It makes zero sense in the context of the story as we know it so far, even for an evil character. They make no argument as to why it would be in my own interest to side with them over the druids except...to join a crazy mind flayer worshiping cult that might end up turning me into one? Excuse me?
Chaotic Stupid is the best phrase I've heard for how that entire sequence plays out.
Personally, I think drow characters should have the ability to talk sense into Minthara and break her free from the Absolute and bring her back to Lolth. Have her join your camp, even if not as a full companion.
