Originally Posted by MarbleNest
Originally Posted by AmayaTenjo
Which I do not understand because as I said before, you can talk to him a little before the whole Thaniel thing. There is some bits and pieces there, and theyre good and interesting, I do not understand why they diddnt just expand on it, they just made up new shit.

Honestly for me, Halsin in Act 1 feels like he's barely there. I didn't pursue any flirtations or romance triggers with him at all, since my first playthrough is for Astarion - but it's like after I talk with him at the grove and then the party, and the morning after, he never has anything to say at all until I guess Thaniel in Act 2. Which feels as disappointing as everything else, tbh, considering how much interaction you can have with everyone else just in Act 1 alone.

Your correct in he doesnt have much to say after the party, I just really felt like what little he did was very meaningful and good insight into his character. He was clearly not fulfilled being the Archdruid, as he tells you that he isnt going to miss it, its too much people management, and he wants to simply enjoy nature again. Again that thing he says about people who seek out positions of power, are probably not the best people for the job. This tells me hes humble, dutiful, wise, and gives us insight into his values.

Plus his excuse to not drink with me at the party made me laugh. That whole exchange was amazing. The back and forth teasing and Halsin gently turning you down because he is a gentleman but implying he also kinda wants to hang out with you. I need to see drunk Halsin.

Originally Posted by AmayaTenjo
Him being "poly" was the excuse, not the reason. And it shows.

Originally Posted by MarbleNest
It does feel like there was some kind of disconnect from what people wanted/expected. I don't want to assume malicious monkey's paw curling, but as horrid as this all is, I wouldn't put it off the table either. Ultimately, Halsin just feels disappointing in most respects, and maybe that's simply a result of him being added as a companion/"romance" from fan demand rather than actual planning. I don't know.

For me I really think this was purposeful. Based on what someone posted before about his writer saying bUt ThInK oF tHe FaNaRt seals the deal for me. He was added as a sex meme, written as a sex meme, and they slapped the poly/SA victim labels in there to try and justify his deviant behaviour, which in and of itself is very disgusting.

Last edited by AmayaTenjo; 09/10/23 04:45 PM.