I finally got around to doing the Thaniel stuff, and thus Halsin is finally an actual party member instead of a silent bear sitting in the back of my camp.

And, boy he does open up a lot more in terms of dialogue options! Which is a nice change, at least - but, yet again, I express disappointment that it seems to take halfway through the game (possibly, depending on your speed) for him to actually... have anything to talk about, or anything interesting about him outside of the few conversations before he joins your camp.

I really do like him as a character, in Acts 1 and 2. He comes across as a very mature, grounded, and comforting figure - providing a nice change from the gaggle of varying disasters you bring along with you otherwise (I love all of them). Getting into some of his backstory was enjoyable, as well! I just wish it felt more like a slow-burn in that regard than a "please be [X] level before seeking further interaction", which is what it feels like at the moment.

Still not flirting with him, as again - not the save for him. (Heck, I accidentally had a romance scene with Wyll that came out of nowhere, and felt bad when I had to turn him down! He has such hurt puppy eyes. wyllcry I feel bad he's so far down on my playthrough list, he's such a nice lad.)

But, he at least feels a bit more like a character now instead of a quest-giver. I simply dread to see how he might do an about-face in terms of personality, though, come Act 3...

At least his owlbear form is adorable!

Last edited by MarbleNest; 10/10/23 10:13 PM.