I think you misunderstood me, I meant when you play as Astarion. Gale's proposal at the the end is unaltered for Spawn Astarion PC which makes it unintentionally funny in parts because it was clearly written with an ordinary person in mind, for a mind flayer Tav some of the text is altered to reflect the issues. Finding an open minded priest is mentioned along with the guest list maybe needing consideration and the catering having to be extraordinary - all things that should be true for a vampire spawn too. No tentacles involved anywhere in my suggestion - maybe on the buffet.
Ah, in that case they should indeed make sure it fits him too!
Originally Posted by Marielle
Astarion wants to "give" and care, he likes it and it feels like it. In the first two chapters he had to mostly "take" from Tav (blood, some help, support, etc), now he can make up for it. Curiously, when playing MF, after a while of interacting with Ascended Astarion straight-up "you start to feel like a woman", as ridiculous and corny as that sounds.
He becomes more confident and responsible, takes Tav's wellbeing seriously, wants to provide for them and keep them safe. I really like it, also the fact that he stands his ground and is not afraid to call you out if you're acting stupid.
Originally Posted by Marielle
I'll post some more.
Beautiful. <3 That's a delightful morning for sure. ^^
Originally Posted by Marielle
His out-of-bounds, abnormal "more than just love" (only the Ascension path makes you feel it fully) plunges you into something that you will never want to "turn back" and run around Faerűn as a "classic goody-goody".
Yes, you get to experience the full intensity of his love and character, not just scratch the surface.
Originally Posted by Marielle
Originally Posted by Anska
I do really like NoneAs(c)tarion's (Better? =D ) dialogue's about equality and partnership. It's like being in a relationship with your best friend, which is ideal.
it does feel like a very close friendship.... To be honest, after the relationship with the Ascended Astarion, it would seem to me that it would not be enough (even if Astarion could be healed and make everything really good). A relationship with Ascended Astarion is some kind of "maximum love", one can hardly imagine anything more. Both in terms of being able to give (on Tav's part) and in terms of how he takes it and what he gives in return.
Being friends with your partner is certainly an important part of a relationship, but feeling like you're dating your friend? Uh, not for me. Imo partnership bond should be something deeper, unique and transcendental, which we do get to see in the ascended path.
Originally Posted by Marielle
"The Dark Path" is immensely satisfying. I can literally feel how Astarion feels good, how he enjoys his new power and new opportunities, and since empathy for my favorite character works to the max, it's impossible not to share that and feel the same confidence, strength and freedom that Astarion does.
This just shows that an evil ending simply works better for an evil character.
This is one of my favourite videos about him that nicely depicts that.
