Originally Posted by t1mekill3r
It's like the writing says "this kind of person deserves all the attention while that kind of person deserves none", right? And it's unfortunate that they got so much of him right, and then the ending...well, practically needs a trigger warning for someone who can relate to him.

Exactly. I feel like you understand and share (some of) my thoughts and why the scene is such an issue. You have no idea, how much that means to me. Or perhaps you do, anyways, thank you.

Originally Posted by Veranis
So, instead of fixing the dock scene they made it even worse? This is heartbreaking.

Though I really like the new epilogue, so one loss, one gain I guess. (But why are there three different lines from him about the lack of fresh blood and I can't even offer?)

At least it's not mentioned when he's in a romantic relationship. So I won't ever see that in any of my games.

He says that? Alas, Withers, what didst thee bethink?

Originally Posted by t1mekill3r
Originally Posted by Asri
I personally felt his epilogue was nicely done. He acknowledges that he felt shame, but then talks about overcoming it. I am not surprised it hits some people wrong. I think the dock scene poisons the well.

It's very realistic, what he does. But he only has to do it because the game doesn't let us follow him on the docks.

This. He and the player were forced into the situation. I admit, Astarion handles it better than I'm able to. The point is, he shouldn't have to handle it in the first place. The way he's treated at the docks is horrible and the player should be given a choice to follow him.