I really like Minthara, she's a character who easily gets your interest the moment she says her first words. I'd love to be able to finish a playthrough with her functioning properly, but alas.
3. I want to draw attention to the fact that:
- Karlach got a whole new ending cutscene and ending choice after popular player demand
Minthara's fans aren't the only ones who think this is unfair, believe me.
Halsin, who is another "sidekick" and sideline character on a similar content level to Minthara, his story arc revolves around lifting the curse in act 2, this plotline doesn't happen or exist if he isn't recruited, it is mentioned but you're unable to play or complete it without having him there.
Sometimes I think I hate this more than I hate the Emperor.