I suppose it's all a matter of taste. I think my enjoyment of the game would have been enhanced if it were slightly less preoccupied with sex and sexuality in every other moment and spent more time on other features of human relationships and interpersonal dynamics. The romances and moments of emotional intimacy are nice sequences to offer the player character as a means of developing both the PC and one or more companions, but outside of that, I felt Baldur's Gate 3 was a bit too horny for my tastes. If other people are enjoying it, however, more power to them.
I can see valid points from all sides when it comes to all of this, but I seriously don't know what game you all are playing if you're experiencing so much sex that it gets distracting. I mean, there's hundreds of conversations between companions, between Tav and companions, and plenty of scenes and I'd say more than 90% of companion interactions are non-sexual. I get that some people don't want romance, some want more, some less, some in other ways, some want more friendship, but really, it's not THAT much sexual content considering the amount of hours of gameplay there is in this game. Reading the threads around here make it sound like it's some sort of sex game.
So, like...can anyone tell me what game you're actually playing, asking for a friend
I’m probably not the person to make this point to, as my complaint is that it’s a slight annoyance, rather than a game breaking sexperience. Other folks in the general sub forum have bigger issues than I do.
But 10% is a lot not in itself, but compared to the historic norm it is. 20 years ago, it was 0%. 10 years ago, maybe 5%. I’d say the biggest issue is with the main way to relate to characters being locked behind romance sequences, and some rather on the nose script moments, but that’s more Larian writing lacking subtlety than anything else.
Characters hit on each other in banter more than other prior RPGs. Think you’re into them than prior RPGS. Come onto you more than prior RPGs. Some NPCs (even outside the brothel) prioritize sex in conversation when other plot points should take precedence (looking at Aylin, but Aylin also has a terminal case of Paladin-Brain, so it’s a bit better).
Sharess has 4-5 unique prostitute encounters, one involving multiple companions.
Ogre and bugbear sequence.
Emperor romance sequence, even if you decline.
Halsin being a sex slave for 2 years, casually.
Some of the goblins have pretty sus dialogue outcomes.
Trying to solve a murder? Get told you’re a sub in need of punishment.
Araj Oblodora being Astarion’s main character moment in Moonrise. Not overtly sexual, but definitely has undertones.
Mizora.
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