And it's not, as if less cruel versions of these comments didn't exist. Adding an option to follow Astarion sounds like an endeavour but using the character reactions from his Origin for the Companion version as well, sounds much less challenging.
That would at least be an improvement.
Originally Posted by t1mekill3r
Larian added a little scene to the end of the drow orgy of all things. They sure can add a short animation of the pc walking towards Astarion's general direction after Karlach is dealt with, for those who choose to do so. He's right there behind some crates.
Well, they have their priorities sorted out. I guess, lol.
Originally Posted by t1mekill3r
And change what the narrator says if Astarion is the only person with us on the docks. Neither me nor any of my characters would ever think "the guy who's been abused for years will be fine by himself because he's good at comforting himself, I don't need to go check up on him."
Haven't had an epilogue with just Astarion and my Char yet. It sounds ridiculous. Each of my characters and I would certainly feel the need to make sure he's safe and accompany him.
Originally Posted by ahania
Originally Posted by Alithea
Why is his huge character-defining moment turned into a tasteless joke?
I didn't answer because I assumed that it was obvious I agree that it is not handled the best. Maybe the biggest difference between our views is that I do not see it as a huge character-defining moment for Astarion the same way the dock scene is a huge moment for Lae'zel, Karlach, or Gale.
While there are comments about the sun throughout the game by act two I thought his arc was more about trauma and bodily autonomy. After his quest is completed he would be able to start the healing process and start being able to process emotions and situations in a more balanced and healthy way. Of course, he's just a fictional guy and it is all just speculation, but for me, he was already after his big moment.
When I romanced him, I played as the Dark Urge and my Tav assumed he could protect himself, the same way he took care of my character during the game. In romanced and non-romanced games too I imagined the group going after him, but I never felt I needed an extra cutscene.
It's only mildly related, but even after several playthroughs I feel like the group dynamics need more work. The companions never came across as friends (at most they seemed to be coworkers). The remarks at the docks scene seemed to underline my assumptions that they do not like each other, and they really don't like Astarion. I would love it if Larian could put more work into this.
While Astarion's "big moment" is with Cazador, the sun is brought up during the whole game, not only in dialogue. You get the scene of him basking in the morning sun, he talks about the colors he sees for the first time in centuries. The moment on the docks shows the consequences for his decision to not ascend. It could have been an incredible moment that shows the extent of his sacrifice. Instead it turned out extremely tasteless.
I believe his arc is about trauma, bodily autonomy and so much more than that. It's about freedom and healing and trust to name a few. Even if he can protect himself (and in hindsight we know that he can), that's not the point. As I told you before, the point is, my Character is forced to act as if she doesn't care about Astarion. Despite the promise she made. They added a cut scene for the sharess caress orgy, they surely can at least add my character running after Astarion. If they'd switch his and Karlach's moments, he could even go to Avernus if the player feels like it.
It would be nice if the companions were friendlier to each other and were more lively in act 3 in general.
