So, here are the changes for the brothel dialogue:

Old:
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New:
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The top three answers will end the dialogue while the one at the bottom proceeds the scene and you get another chance to opt out of it. With the removed persuasion check the whole thing feels a lot less uncomfortable, and Gale's old replies fit the new player dialogue better than the old one in my opinion.

Mystra's blessing, which you can now receive for promising to bring her the Crown, is a change I didn't expect at all, but one I am very happy about. Gale's intentions for the Crown previously felt disconnected from the plot of the game because they only had relevance after the game was over. Receiving a boon for making the "right" choice feels nice and meaningful, similar to the checkpoint (or points if you play Gale's origin) in the shadow-cursed lands, and makes the endgame properly feel like a divine quest. For me, the blessing also indicates that he and Mystra can patch up their friendship again which is nice too.

Gale smooches are the best smooches! I wonder how many Gale romancers will now require an extra hour or two to finish the game because they have to appreciate the phenomenal "last kisses" at the Morphic Pool. Someone went all in with passionate desperation there and I love it. (I am also very happy that Gale's cute little peck remains in the game.)

Finally, because I was not too happy with the Valentine's Day promo of Ascended Astarion's kiss, allow me to indulge for a moment and share a happier version of a wizard on his knees:
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