Apologies if I was the straw that broke the camel's back for derailing the thread, or if I came across as too aggressive. Perhaps I was reading too much into "They only have themselves to blame."
Back on track: I particularly enjoy the side characters in this game. They're well voice acted, and some even have satisfying, multi-act arcs. I'm particularly fond of Barcus's, Rolan's, and Mayrina's arcs. I think the fact that they can all die in act 1 makes it more satisfying if the player does help them survive and undergo their character development.
