I entirely understand Larian's motivations in employing across the board playersexuality but it is a damaging phenomenon. My chief concern is not the characters' sexualities but the lack of true fellowship. I want a bro like Samwise or Dr Watson or Alistair from DA: Origins or indeed my real life friends and the simple reality is that any element of romance intrinsically changes the nature of the relationship. This is not to denigrate other relationship types or arrangements but it is not the classic fellowship that is such a staple of fantasy texts. Gimli loves Legolas but, outside of fanfiction, he is not attracted to him. This is important and to dismiss it misunderstands the relationship.
