Fascinating, I wonder if Larian intended for that to happen (recruiting Minthara on a good playthrough). Because it does seem like the way you’re able to recruit her in act 2 has a very specific process that few people would think of. (I.e., making her temporarily hostile by stealing.) And if she’s standing in Halsin’s tent, and doesn’t have her own… it makes me wonder. Did they create a loophole that they are going to close later?
And also SAME to there not being new kiss or hug animations, I was really excited about those as well. And feeling disappointed about it. Still, got some really nice content added.
Well until now Larian has been very insistent on not letting players have Minthara and usually patched any attempts to have her. So considering that this is specifically mentioned in the patch notes now shows that they're listening and it seems to be the very first raw step to seamlessly integrate her with all the companions. The reason why she is KIA by becoming fully hostile is pretty much a script thingy, but I'm sure they'll take care of that eventually too.
They've given her to us, they can't take her back now. I won't let them take her away!
Also in case you missed it they're still working on snuggling, for all companions;- We are still actively working on improving kisses for all romanceable companions, so expect even more new animations featuring unique snogging methods for our characters. No romance partner has been forgotten! Some characters were just a little too eager to get out.
