Agreed with this sentiment 100%.
In addition, I would argue that the idea that you need someone to become a mindflayer to defeat the Netherbrain, comes off as so contrived and nonsensical, it's as if it was put in just to force a final, dramatic choice on the player, even though it makes no sense given the context.
Honestly, Orpheus is one of the most powerful psychics in the setting, and his bloodline specifically has the ability to disrupt mindflayer psionics; you mean to tell me he doesn't have the power to go toe to toe with the brain? Why does he need to transform?
Or better yet, a player character who has never been psychic in their life, and has been a mindflayer for a grand total of five minutes can defeat the brain, but Orpheus can't because he's a gith?*
There's just so much wrong here, and it takes what should be a great moment for the player and poisons it.
*Edit: while this isn't 100% correct, since githyanki are psychic and the player can roll one, I think my intent is still clear
Last edited by DanklinDSwolesev; 14/09/23 06:21 PM.
