So in regards to the datamined content:

1. For the ultimatum, I am firmly team Halsin here. He has no way of knowing Minthara doesn't mean him harm. He is an escaped sex slave to a Drow noble, and Minthara is a Drow noble who advocates for slavery multiple times. This isn't about cruelty, it's not about wanting her to suffer (which is why Halsin respects Tav's choice if they pick Minthara, with no ill will)- it's stating a boundary. He will not stay where she is, knowing that he will never feel safe if she is there. I can't believe Halsin is being made out to be a monster for this, honestly, but seeing all the other completely mild or understandable things that have gotten him a hatedom, I really shouldn't be surprised.

2. The ending- I'm happy about it.

3. The revised post-Drow scene: THIS was what I wanted, more than the ending to be fixed; as a survivor, I was desperate to have my voice heard on the hurtful way he was written before. I still have some concerns (the way the player can talk to him about repressing his trauma sounds really harsh and judgmental instead of genuinely concerned about Halsin's Stockholm Syndrome, and his reaction if the player character essentially suggests selling him back into slavery is way too mild. For any other character, this would result in them instantly dumping the player. I need this to be treated as an irredeemably evil thing, if it is kept as an option. And definitely not being followed up by him "thanking them for their counsel" the same as for the other options.) Other than those concerns, I am thrilled, and grateful to Larian for fixing the original, deeply hurtful scene.

Last edited by autistichalsin; 05/11/23 06:21 AM.