For example, zombies don't have souls. In D&D,(...)
Marielle, thank you for all the information. It's not so easy to understand as a non english speaker. But yes, if I would think of being soulless, I would think of zombies, a husk, which would act on instinct or command. I read, that soulless creatures cannot feel emotions. So, with that explanation in mind, I don't think anyone actually believes that Astarion can "lose" his soul. Metaphorically, perhaps, but most likely it should serve as a pure insult to Astarion and his lovers.
Originally Posted by KiraMira
I have also seen Dark romance been called a trope, and been given the feeling a Vampire romance is somehow boring and overdone. But I have not seen any romance like Astarion and Tav in any other game I have played. I think it is really unique the way it is done in BG3 and the story is really good. I just hope it isn't thrown away for the sake of making something "exciting and new" because it truly is excellent as it is. Name me a game with a Dark romance as deep as you can get with Astarion and I will happily look it up.
Yes, it may be unique, of course for me it is. Not the best romance story I've seen, but quite very good, especially Astarion's sarcasm, his personality, his questline and a lot of the romance and flirt scenes. Voice acting and mocap are great. Vampire romances are not overdone, at least, not for me: it's great to play same sex. I wouldn't have played it without that. I just know japanese game novels / mangas / fanfiction with some nice m/m dark romances, but it's not the same as an RPG. The choices in game novels are also limited and mostly tend to lead to who with whom. But, well, to be honest. The best dark romances are in our heads. No one can write stories as well as my imagination. Thank you brain. You complete my gaming experience.
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