Originally Posted by Gunsumber
Instead of replying to everyone individually I just want to say thank you for understanding (sympathizing) with me and my point of views in this, it's really nice to know that I'm not alone in it. I'm not a prude and I seriously do like the bad boy type, I've always had and also the "slightly bdsm" thing without going too far but definitely consensual, in my opinion a man has to be really manly and take the lead, it's just some fantasies I have and for the first time bg3 I felt that I could finally live out that fantasy a little bit with Astarion, I just love this game, his character was so well written, the perfect dark when you ascend him, otherwise he gets too soft imo. My ex husband was really mean and possessive, wouldn't let anyone else see me, I was his doll basically and we were together for a long time, it has left a lot of scars, so yeah, I do get triggered when I see the new Astarion in patch 6. I still refuse to let my past enjoy a dark romance though, this is a video game, i don't see why they are mixing such violence and abuse in it now so many months after, it's not real life and they can shape it as they want to, so why choose THAT all of a sudden and why Astarion? I just don't get it, especially not with Tav being such a strong leader.

I hope Larian reads through this thread and see how many people we are who truly are affected by this patch. So far they've "only" released bug patches and no word about them hearing us or anything.




**Hugs** I do know where you are coming from & a LOT of Astarion fans identified with him due to the story prior to patch 6 & our real life past. We wanted a dark romance that didn't push us back into therapy. Now, I can't even log into the game. So, I personally understand exactly what you are feeling & where you are coming from. You are seen and heard! I stand with you & beside you in this. **Hugs**

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