Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Suggestions & Feedback Larian, please ensure you don’t take away player agency with AA in patch 7

I just want to say thank you very much AnnaMyrk for making me aware of this AA quote. I didn't know he calls Tav his precious treasure another time (outside of the regular click-dialogue). This says a lot. And it seems like he's half talking to himself here, like thinking out loud.


I second this opinion. If there is any kind of choice option added, maybe the best one would be the option of two types of kisses, like D/s or regular romantic kiss. Maybe branching from the initial "Let it hurt / Be gentle" choice. But as has already been mentioned a few times before, I honestly doubt Larian will do so at this point. This was already a suggestion that had been put forth by many people after Patch6 first came out, and Larian decided not to do that. In the end it's still the studio's decision.

Just an observation from me, but I tested how the kisses look on a halfling (among other races). You can see that there isn't a real slap there. It's more like he pushes the character's face to the side with his fingers. It might be that way for other races/body types too, but the camera angle could make it harder to see it clearly on them. Her face also looked very mild/neutral during the kisses. Idk, I could be reading into the differences too much.
As LiryFire has mentioned, the throat grab is meant to be pleasurable for Tav. Though I can understand that not everyone would want their character to enjoy that. That's why it would have been nice ideally to have different types of kisses with more of a balance. Personally I would have liked to have the original Patch5 kiss brought back into the rotation, but it wasn't.

Interesting, and I've thought about this perspective as well. I feel like it would be easier to imagine a Tav who has been turned by Astarion would react positively. Currently the only spawn-specific way to respond to Karlach's comments on Astarion's ascension is with a very affirmative: "You dare question my lord Astarion?"
And when my character first comes over to talk to AA after the turning night, her eyes/gaze looks like she's mesmerized by him. Again, just my interpretation of how her face is animated there.

I still can't believe those ridic horror faces ever made it into the game to begin with, either.

Well said, and you gave great examples. It was the same for me. :'(

Agree with this! I enjoy that dialogue even though my character is happy with him, due to the way it's written and handled.