Well yeah, but Lae'zel was just an example where the "getting laid" part isn't the final reward but just something that happens along the way.
Originally Posted by Taril
What do you mean?
Owlcat still follows the same formula. Linear arc. Just their "Getting laid" part only sometimes happens.
Which is also what I was mostly getting at in terms of what Owlcat tends to do.
And well I guess if thats what you meant as Linear, as in, there is only 1 branch for the romance and you can't decide between being fully invested or just being platonic, then yes your right.
However, I think that there is some non-linearity going on for some characters, such as those that have a "True Romance" path ontop of the normal one (Wenduag) or how some have different outcomes based on your convictions (Sosiel with Demon, Heinrix and Yrliet with Heretical, the Lich mythic path) or maybe just Marazhai and the two "romance" paths that can go down.
So, unless I've misunderstood what you've meant, thats kinda what I meant by not following the same formula.
Originally Posted by Taril
There's very little in the way of nuanced relationships (Be it platonic or otherwise). Just like with every other game out there.
There is Yrliet's romance, which, given that it is a platonic relationship, I believe is completely unique from other RPGs.
