Originally Posted by Sobocles
Originally Posted by AmayaTenjo
Originally Posted by Sobocles
I'm glad that Halsin's own fans (or at least those who have commented) also dislike his behavior.
It's a pity that you can't tell Shadowheart, Astarion, or Halsin "hey, you know what, I want us to stay exclusive, I don't want to share you" or something, just to see how they react.

There are a number of us Halsin lovers that dont care for his behaviour, thats what the other thread was all about. But since we got a decent enough epilogue it kinda got dropped, I feel like the concensus was this is the best were gonna get as far as a "fix" for him. Plus, at least for me, we diddnt want the thread to get locked by retreading the same points. Which is partly why I was surprised to see this thead and how many pages it had.
Okay, so are you okay with Halsin's behavior in the game? Do you endorse it? Do you think the polyamorous proposal he makes to the player is well written, or that you can only talk about his past with the drow if you engage in an orgy with him? What improvements would you suggest for Halsin currently?
It seems there's a unanimous opinion among Halsin's fans, where the majority seems to prefer his Early Access version - that of a wise, responsible, and mature druid, which eventually got ruined in Act 3.
I'm asking because so far, I've only read comments from Halsin's detractors, and it would be good to hear from someone who likes the character.
It's not that I hate Halsin, I hate the immature and superficial way polyamorous or open relationships (I'm not even sure what to call them) were handled, as it partly ruins some otherwise beautiful and mature romances.

Not the person you originally asked either, BUT:


1. "Are you okay with Halsin's behavior in the game?" Yes. I wouldn't mind if they brought back some of his "teacher/healer" vibes back for act 3 though. Like, one of your first interactions with him is promising to find him some books, you go to a place like Sorcerous Sundries which has a TONE of books and...nothing.

2. "Do you endorse it?" Sure, though maybe trim the horny down just a bit, mainly the kink surrounding a certain chimera banter. And tie some his brothel interactions behind a solo/poly relationship. (e.g. the Shadowheart stuff. I can't comment on Astarion as I haven't romanced him. Also the fact that even if you said no to his confession earlier he still brings up the "interesting couple" line and you can't even do anything with it)

3. "Do you think the polyamorous proposal he makes to the player is well written?" I can't say really since I haven't romanced anyone else.

4. "That you can only talk about his past with the drow if you engage in an orgy with him?" I would like an alternative option to trigger the backstory without having to do an orgy somehow.

5. "What improvements would you suggest for Halsin currently?" Make the shadow curse epilogue scene more impactful/emotional, bring back his cut "bearhug" line. Also this isn't really an improvement, but I personally would like an option to express that I my heart stirs for him only as well. Other than that though, just more content in act 3 (dragonborn druid, that one child near their dead parents, Yenna, etc) and GIVE HIM A DURGE RESIST SCENE.