If Astarion was the only problem, just refer to the other ongoing topics for many other issues with tone and writing.
A magic space hamster is worse than anything in BG3. Those "issues" about tone are fictional.
It's funny because Minsc and his space hamster is going to be part of BG3.
It depends on how they will write it.
Will it be a brave and goodhearted Rashemi warrior with a sad undertone who was mentally handicapped by a blow to the head causing delusions. Or will it be a heroic warrior with an animal companion who turns out to be an actual extraplanar shapeshifter creature who eats mind flayers for breakfast which is revealed in an epic cinematic.
Mature vs. juvenile. Real vs. cartoon. Timeless masterpiece vs. fast food entertainment that relies on cheap shock value. Larian will be measured.
