[Cut discussion of a disturbing game]. That doesn't change the fact that Larian should have given a choice between D/s romance and classic romantic kissing that doesn't traumatize anyone and suits everyone. There are plenty of places in the game to improve the roleplaying options, and for Astarion's romance, there are plenty of options on how to improve it. They could add the same kiss and UA “for a set” so that there are more kisses, and for AA as an option for those who don't want to play D/s.
How and why do you know about that disturbing game, much less where to get it? Please do not compare me to people who would play such a thing. The reason the patch 7 expressions are upsetting to me is BECAUSE they make me feel violated. I have absolutely no desire to play that game and it is basically off-topic.
D/s is your personal role-play with AA. I can see where it comes from and why you would RP it, but it is not what the route is factually showing. Here's information about what BDSM actually looks like. "BDSM...requires strict safety precautions." "Consent from both parties is critical when engaging in BDSM practices. Implied consent isn't enough. If you think that your partner agrees to participate in these activities and they don't, you could potentially be charged with sexual assault." "To ensure that consent exists, talk with your partner before engaging in BDSM. Discuss what each of you would enjoy, also sharing your limits or boundaries. Talk with your partner about what you will and won't do." The article also discusses safe words and the traffic light system as more safety precautions. None of these required BDSM elements are shown in the AA romance. Which is why I believe Larian is not trying to depict BDSM. Especially since they did it well already with Abdirak.
If Larian adds more kisses to AA, they should add more to UA first so that they have the same total amount. Regardless, I think it's better that they each have their fully unique kisses to show the differences in the paths.
Originally Posted by Mordred92
Could we avoid calling things that we simply don't like "fanservice"? Almost as if we wanted to belittle those additions?
Please do not twist my words and assign malicious motives to me. Nowhere did I belittle or say anything negative about anyone who enjoyed the change. I even said I understood where Kurophina was coming from.
Also, Purples20 is perfectly friendly and civil. They are calmly expressing their opinion and reasoning, which they have a right to do. Other people have repeatedly said a fix to the AA patch 7 kiss expressions should not be done, and they were allowed to express that opinion.
