So has Larian acknowledged this problem? I, luckily, haven't encountered it in my first playthrough, he was at my camp whole time, but seeing this just fills me with unspeakable disdain for this Halsin character, so I just killed him in the goblin camp in my next 2 playthroughs. What even is his essence past act 2? Getting abducted by Orin? Being a sexual degenerate? Why can't I forbid him, and only him, from joining my party? Why am I forced to include him and endure his worthless company if I want to be a good guy, without any opportunity to separate?
What problem do they even see in their eyes? This thread is like 5-10 of the same people just going back and forth. As much as I want change why would they change anything based on the opinion out of 5-10 people out of millions?
Well 50% players that bought the game didn't even make it past act 1. Also its not as "easy" to encounter in act 3. Also not many ppl use reddit/forums or willing to give feedback. You have to take this all in consideration. As far as it is right now - I would say there is at least some whiplash.