Laruan sadly decided to dumb things down in BG3 to prevent anyone from ever accidentally missing something because of their actions. Hence the consequence free tadpoles and Mass Effect 3 style ending selection.
The consequence-free tadpoles are an enormous letdown, that much I wholeheartedly agree with - especially in contrast with the previous game and...
...the Covenant and what it entails.
Granted, the PF games are instead VERY arcane about certain endings and resolutions (and Kingmaker relied on you grinding out the kingdom layer, which was miserable). But we could have at least gotten a Mask of the Betrayer-like situation where you have an affliction and what seems like an easy way out/means to benefit from it, which come with (severe) consequences.
Not eating tadpoles could mean that you get periodical cravings or fits of feebleness (disadvantage on all checks or something) unless you rest or consume one, or eventually learn to resist the influence and shake them off - in return being able to defy the Emperor/Absolute on account of not being as well-attuned to them or something like that.
