Since mind flayers have darkvision, I don't think it would be too large a stretch to make it an effect of being infected with an altered tadpole, like Astarion's ability to tolerate sunlight. I'd much rather see that than have them mess with racials. If devaluing racials is a concern, the tadpole-induced capability could be not quite as good as that enjoyed by races who have it innately. Surface elves already possess darkvision a tier below that of drow, so degrees of darkvision are already a thing. Another way to handle it would be to follow the lead of BG 1 and add party infravision to the options menu. The option could be tied to eventual difficulty levels, if desired.
Last edited by Imryll; 27/03/21 04:41 PM.
