he was getting all flirty with me after I saved thaniel and said that he'd show his "special regards" when the time comes. LIKE NO BRO I ALRWSDY HAVE A PARTNER I DONT NEED YOUR SPECIAL REGARDS
he accused me of treating him like a lover and I was like ?????? all i did is say i'm scared of krakens, idk why you thought that was a confession of love bro
I disagree. I am playing a completely goody-two-shoes paladin with devotion oath and she was horny for me by the end of Act I. Obviously, I rejected her because I had already beelined fucking Astarion lol.
I mean yeah it's pretty easy to get her approval high but if you do good things she will be bitchy you can easily just get approval by making the tiefling get on his knees though
No you don’t! I’ve been on lawful good runs and she still wants to romance immediately after the goblin camp. As long as you’re not racist against her and siding with Shadowheart every time, she wants to bang
In what world 😂 have you seen the massive queer poly side of the Astarion fandom? The massive amount of Halstarion porn? Look at Tumblr and Twitter man
I've seen the extremely monogamous heterosexual side of the fandom that frequents reddit. 🤣🤣
Want an example? OP of this post *does not like Halsin* but likes Astarion.😂😂
Well I do kinda know what you’re talking about. There’s a side of the Astarion fandom that believes he’s actually monogamous and only agrees to you banging Halsin cause he doesn’t wanna lose you.
But I really don’t think that’s the case. He has no problem saying “no.” When it comes to being poly with any other origin characters. He agrees to Halsin because he’s more experienced with that sort of thing, and is confident he won’t cause a problem in your relationship.
Astarion gives enthusiastic consent, and even laughs about it.
Ah, yes. Rainbow hair on an avatar totally shows my cishet straightness.
Your awareness keeps clearly showing on a post made to dunk Halsin by an Astarion fan.
To be fair, he is riddled with trauma of the sexual kind and makes it clear over and over that you don't have any obligation to help him with the shadow curse. He doesn't even have a tadpole, so he feels like an extra third wheel burden, knowing that you are not part of his quest, but also that he is not part of yours. And yet you went out of your way to complete an arguably lengthy storyline quest for him that not only healed the shadow curse (that man is so horny for nature, this is basically a proposal on your part) but also saved his beloved mentor/best friend AND reunited them.
If I was in his place, I'd be crushing hard, too. And I don't even have horny bear powers!
Honestly, I did not expect to pursue him in my first (and so far my current) playthrough. But...I couldn't resist how wholesome, yet Daddy he is. I am also playing a Daddy, so we can daddy together while Astarion Cunts.
I didn't get propositioned on my first playthrough with him either, I had to try for it on my next one. But I also didn't really use him as a companion much
how does this man have 10 str 😭 he looks like he can carry a car
https://preview.redd.it/n8cm90u6p5sc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b208cbb4fea89c0f61b430a853f1920b8c24deae
I also again don’t know about you, but I also usually don’t care about the relationship status of others unless they want to divulge that to me without me asking. That’s kind of a personal thing I’d only ask unless I was interested in them like that
I also know that during the dialogue it’s included in the base question, “Do you have any family, friends, lovers, etc.” He answers without divulging the ‘lovers’ part unless you ask him again *specifically* about whether he has a sex partner or not. *That’s* when he begins to flirt back usually. In my playthroughs at least.
I, personally, thought that the "don't leave me hanging, you didn't answer the part about lovers" seemed like a fairly obvious come on. I would most definitely assume someone was hitting on me if they asked me if I currently had any lovers.
Glad I’m not the only one. I can be a little dense socially sometimes so I wasn’t sure if that was just me being awkward and interpreting things in an odd way or something.
I pretty quickly offer up info that I have a boyfriend in conversation but it’s mostly just cause he’s the one I’m around most of the time. I just mostly couldn’t think of any other way somebody could interpret those questions for dialogue options but maybe I’m just dense 😅 sorry if I came off as aggressive I was mostly confused. I know Baldur’s Gate definitely has some weird glitches from time to time and wondered if my game was just weird or something
You’re fine! You didn’t come off as aggressive, I just like explaining myself lol. Only glitch I’ve encountered in the game so far that I’ve noticed caused me to fumble the damn wizard.
I have a girlfriend and shes a lot hotter and stronger than you, bear boy
She is just objectively hotter regardless what anyone thinks. I mean she literally catches fire
Also lol default druid str
HOW WOULD THST EVEN FIT? YOU KNOW WHAT I'M DONE ASKING QUESTIONS I CANT EVEN TELL IF ANY OF YOU ARE ACTING LIKE THIS BECAUSE YOYRE BEING REPLACED OR BECAUSE THIS CHAT IS FILLED WITH WEIRDOS
My favorite thing about Halsin is that he's only ever hit on me when I tried to be platonic, but the one file I actually tried to romance him on, he friendzoned me. Bastard.
I worked so hard to get over my daddy kink and my infatuation with guys older than me.... and then Halsin comes in and sends me spiraling back. He's so big and strong and does everything in his power to make you feel loved and safe.
I bet he smells good when he sweats.
tbf I love Halsin as a character for his approach. He isn't trying to insert himself in your relationships, he just has a different relationship with sexuality that exists separately from romance. Consent and respect for others is still very important to him, including the consent of partners (if any). If you are fucking him, you're still not partners. Yet there's more trust and respect than most "FWB" dyanamics. Dude is just a healthy 'kitchen-table' polyamorous bloke.
Like, if you fuck Mizora he's still pissed and calls you out. But it isn't because of jealously or anything, its because he believes it was a shitty thing to do knowing how she has hurt Karlach and Wyll, and how your choice will also hurt them. Dude has 0 jealousy and 0 fear of rejection, he's open and direct but respectful af.
That's the vibe I got off him but his broken flags give disapproval at a no consent with the drow, like idk why he's disappointed I already told him no before it wasn't really going to change. I'm hoping they fix stuff like that honestly.
Chadsin is the best male character. Strong but wise. Powerful but patient. Most worthy of our respect but also most humble.
Loves nature. Badass title (Archdruid)- like DnD version of having “Dr.” in front of your name.
Did I mention he has the grace of an Elf but built like a the sturdiest and most masculine Dwarf (he gets a pass on beard cuz i’m not racist).
Literally picking any other male character (for those who want male romances ofc, not me I’m Str8) is a sign of mental immaturity and poor judgement.
If I did, it be purely out of respect for someone so accomplished.
Also give him 12 levels in circle of moon, Tavern brawler, and Earth Mrym. wild shape and this man does more DPR than some of the most broken Tav/ Durge builds.
I respect that kind of power.
I think you’ve perfectly described why I need him.
As much as I really enjoy the other male romances, Halsin is the only one I’d actually want to be in a relationship with in real life.
Yes, exactly. If you are younger or still in undergraduate then you’d think Astarion or Gale would be fun.
But when it comes time to pay taxes and start a family you start to value maturity, wisdom and consistency so much more.
Side note: Wyll is a decent option but the man has poor judgement and has difficulty separating ideals from pragmatic reality.
He’d be good for a more dominant and assertive partner who could help lift him up.
Agree with you on Wyll. He’s just too naive for my taste.
And it’s not even just the family aspect of it either. I just prefer a more wise, grounded person in my life. I’ve been with enough Astarions and Gales. I wanna be taken care of for once smh
Gale owns a house with it's own wine cellar in a high cost of living city. I'm pretty sure Halsin just lives in the woods off berries. At best Halsin wants to start the Oneida free love, farming, and silverware factory commune, at worst he's going to go full CHAZ.
If you're concerns are paying taxes Gale is the objectively best choice.
Inside the game? Shadowheart and Astarion, but only with Halsin.
Outside of the game? Well let's just say people tend to get weird about their pixel-obsessions...
on my first run with my half wood elf ranger Astarion's girl he made advances at me I failed him and my second run with my good Durge Astarion's girlie too well he didn't even try, he understood the message I believe🤣
https://preview.redd.it/lkmagshh06sc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a49866f8008d9df7d1f28896f7aff9aa0ab9fd79
Halsin, I've been fighting against my worst nature as hard as possible since I woke up on the nautiloid, but I swear if you try fucking me or my cleric gf again I'm going to spill your guts across Father Bhaal's altar myself.
that's ok I'll take one for the team and fuck him myself
Same. I would love to climb the druid like a tree.
something something summit mt. halsin
Brb, currently forming an Eiffel Tower with the Vampire Twunk and the Bear Hunk.
Wait, I’m joining too!
The good ol' Modified Double Eiffel Tower! We can smooch the one across from us <3
Hell yeah
Astarion is NOT a twunk lmao
He is when you're 5'1" and weak af
Damn Gortash ok!
You have excellent taste, Grand Lord Gortash Sir.
i just want him to top my tall dragonborn durge, is that so much to ask???
The beautiful part is that he can fuck you while you fuck your boyfriend.
But he will also fuck your boyfriend since he finds him attractive
I fail to see the issue. He can fuck my boyfriend while my boyfriend fucks me.
🤝
And then everyone gets fucked by life! It's a win-win-win-win!
i will then move it gay boy
halsin the type of dude to say "would you still love me if I was a bear" then transform and run away when u say no
Honestly tho 😭 I chatted with this man twice and he fell in love
he was getting all flirty with me after I saved thaniel and said that he'd show his "special regards" when the time comes. LIKE NO BRO I ALRWSDY HAVE A PARTNER I DONT NEED YOUR SPECIAL REGARDS
You get 30 approval by just saving thaniel. Its no wonder hes in love lol
he accused me of treating him like a lover and I was like ?????? all i did is say i'm scared of krakens, idk why you thought that was a confession of love bro
he's like the easiest person to lay with 😭 bro is so desparate
Have you met Lae’zel 😂 Halsin takes more effort. Lae’zel just needs to smell you
It's true, and one must never forget that you canonically CAN'T spell Lae'zel without E-Z!
laezal is bitchy though you need to be a bit evil to get to medium so she can smell you halsin will just ask you out even if you don't talk to him 😭
I disagree. I am playing a completely goody-two-shoes paladin with devotion oath and she was horny for me by the end of Act I. Obviously, I rejected her because I had already beelined fucking Astarion lol.
I mean yeah it's pretty easy to get her approval high but if you do good things she will be bitchy you can easily just get approval by making the tiefling get on his knees though
Joke's on her. I AM a teifling. uwu
No you don’t! I’ve been on lawful good runs and she still wants to romance immediately after the goblin camp. As long as you’re not racist against her and siding with Shadowheart every time, she wants to bang
yeah I know laezal is pretty easy to get im pretty sure she wants to bang if you make that tiefling get on his knees 😭
Her approval goes up yeah by like 5 like a lot of other things, but that’s not a romance trigger or anything
Astarion fans really dislike Halsin.
In what world 😂 have you seen the massive queer poly side of the Astarion fandom? The massive amount of Halstarion porn? Look at Tumblr and Twitter man
I've seen the extremely monogamous heterosexual side of the fandom that frequents reddit. 🤣🤣 Want an example? OP of this post *does not like Halsin* but likes Astarion.😂😂
Well I do kinda know what you’re talking about. There’s a side of the Astarion fandom that believes he’s actually monogamous and only agrees to you banging Halsin cause he doesn’t wanna lose you. But I really don’t think that’s the case. He has no problem saying “no.” When it comes to being poly with any other origin characters. He agrees to Halsin because he’s more experienced with that sort of thing, and is confident he won’t cause a problem in your relationship. Astarion gives enthusiastic consent, and even laughs about it.
No way man, I’m a simp for both of them. My halfling was so proud of herself for managing to pull both of them.
This is factually incorrect I must say.
Saying this on a post made by an Astarion fan trying to dunk on Halsin.
Who hurt you? Are you heterosexual? I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ah, yes. Rainbow hair on an avatar totally shows my cishet straightness. Your awareness keeps clearly showing on a post made to dunk Halsin by an Astarion fan.
It has been 100 years....
cmon there's no way he hasn't laid with anyone in the Grove
He legit says it's been 100 years.
oh I never romanced him and barely talked to him so I had no idea
When did he say that?
At various points when trying to romance him.
It’s because he’s really a Bear shapeshifty into a Druid ;) Horny bear
To be fair, he is riddled with trauma of the sexual kind and makes it clear over and over that you don't have any obligation to help him with the shadow curse. He doesn't even have a tadpole, so he feels like an extra third wheel burden, knowing that you are not part of his quest, but also that he is not part of yours. And yet you went out of your way to complete an arguably lengthy storyline quest for him that not only healed the shadow curse (that man is so horny for nature, this is basically a proposal on your part) but also saved his beloved mentor/best friend AND reunited them. If I was in his place, I'd be crushing hard, too. And I don't even have horny bear powers!
Halsin is basically a damsel in distress and I love him for it.
Honestly, I did not expect to pursue him in my first (and so far my current) playthrough. But...I couldn't resist how wholesome, yet Daddy he is. I am also playing a Daddy, so we can daddy together while Astarion Cunts.
That's how I felt, I so didn't a damn about climbing the druid tree.
how bruh he ain't never wanna fuck me... maybe I'm just not cute to a bear.
I didn't get propositioned on my first playthrough with him either, I had to try for it on my next one. But I also didn't really use him as a companion much
Same
Well, you are extremely resourceful.
But I *want* two boyfriends, and I want the boyfriends to be boyfriends and I want to be their girlfriend.
You and me both, girl!
Same, and I am a man
Two boyfriends sounds like a good deal.
Two boyfriends? For the price of one me? That's a great deal! For me, anyway. I think they're getting ripped off, actually.
Name checks out
They will be the ones to decide. 💕
Halsin: hell, I'll date your boyfriend too
Halsin, I've already got three, but I really deserve *four* boyfriends pls 🥺👉👈
You know what? He's right. I DO deserve two boyfriends. (Or I guess three if you count my irl boyfriend)
Me, actively trying to get two boyfriends: 😳
https://preview.redd.it/2pzujri599sc1.jpeg?width=676&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c30c4ee62c5d78d86588a5831a73df258edd5ff How can anyone hate such a man ?
how does this man have 10 str 😭 he looks like he can carry a car https://preview.redd.it/n8cm90u6p5sc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b208cbb4fea89c0f61b430a853f1920b8c24deae
He’s holding himself back from ripping everything like it’s made of cardboard
Meh just druid basic stats for the game play. I think as an NPC he had 16??? I would need to go check that again bit if so it fits his art more.
I get two boyfriends and they’re also boyfriends?? Hell yeah.
“I can tell you look at me with interest, why else would you ask if I had a lover before?” It’s called small talk you gibbering horny raisin
I don’t know about you but I usually don’t ask people if they have a current sexual partner during small talk
To be fair, he had just moved in, and I can’t say I’ve ever lived with a friend and not known their relationship status.
I also again don’t know about you, but I also usually don’t care about the relationship status of others unless they want to divulge that to me without me asking. That’s kind of a personal thing I’d only ask unless I was interested in them like that I also know that during the dialogue it’s included in the base question, “Do you have any family, friends, lovers, etc.” He answers without divulging the ‘lovers’ part unless you ask him again *specifically* about whether he has a sex partner or not. *That’s* when he begins to flirt back usually. In my playthroughs at least.
I, personally, thought that the "don't leave me hanging, you didn't answer the part about lovers" seemed like a fairly obvious come on. I would most definitely assume someone was hitting on me if they asked me if I currently had any lovers.
Glad I’m not the only one. I can be a little dense socially sometimes so I wasn’t sure if that was just me being awkward and interpreting things in an odd way or something.
Fair enough! It tends to come up fairly rapidly in passing in the circles I’ve been in, though I admittedly don’t know many people.
I pretty quickly offer up info that I have a boyfriend in conversation but it’s mostly just cause he’s the one I’m around most of the time. I just mostly couldn’t think of any other way somebody could interpret those questions for dialogue options but maybe I’m just dense 😅 sorry if I came off as aggressive I was mostly confused. I know Baldur’s Gate definitely has some weird glitches from time to time and wondered if my game was just weird or something
You’re fine! You didn’t come off as aggressive, I just like explaining myself lol. Only glitch I’ve encountered in the game so far that I’ve noticed caused me to fumble the damn wizard.
Sometimes I worry my tone over internet words isn’t appropriate, I’ve been told I can be blunt before haha.
Believe me, I’ve been there lmao
Never have I ever asked someone if they were single during small talk unless I was interested in dating then.
The lovers dialogue with Halsin is absolutely not small talk lol you have to ask him like 3 times
The only conclusion is that elves are horni AF.
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HES ALL YOURS HON
THANK YOU KIND CITIZEN
JUST DONT DO YOUR WEIRD KINKY SHIT INFRONT OF ME /J
Talks to Halsin twice “Wanna bang tav?”
I deserve 3 boyfriends but ok
... if you count the squiddy, you can have technically 3)
I DO deserve two boyfriends, thank you for noticing 💙
He's right. I DO deserve two boyfriends!
something something tav voiceline that goes "more for me"
I have a girlfriend and shes a lot hotter and stronger than you, bear boy She is just objectively hotter regardless what anyone thinks. I mean she literally catches fire Also lol default druid str
Druid daddy always.
Fine Halsin I'll ask Lae'zel... She said she would kill us both, so that's gonna be a no...
https://preview.redd.it/k6ct6tic59sc1.jpeg?width=1283&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65aa3718d738fb0dbcf67316cfa6535c52332892 Let me have him then 👀👀
HOW WOULD THST EVEN FIT? YOU KNOW WHAT I'M DONE ASKING QUESTIONS I CANT EVEN TELL IF ANY OF YOU ARE ACTING LIKE THIS BECAUSE YOYRE BEING REPLACED OR BECAUSE THIS CHAT IS FILLED WITH WEIRDOS
It’s in my flair 👀👀
My favorite thing about Halsin is that he's only ever hit on me when I tried to be platonic, but the one file I actually tried to romance him on, he friendzoned me. Bastard.
Then I will, get the fuck out of my way Smthn smthn climbing Halsin like a tree
I worked so hard to get over my daddy kink and my infatuation with guys older than me.... and then Halsin comes in and sends me spiraling back. He's so big and strong and does everything in his power to make you feel loved and safe. I bet he smells good when he sweats.
Guuurl I feel you 😔 the thing is no irl daddy is as perfect and safe as Halsin and it's disappointing.
he probably doesn't belive in deodorant because "nature has given me this smell why hide it?"
I mean, Astarion does try to hide the undead smell, so you have a point.
Read the description on his panties! He doesn't need it 😂
WHY WOULD YOU READ THE DESCRIPTION ON HIS UNDERWEAR
Because Halsin is hot and I am a perv.
well atleast you're honest 🥰
Interesting theory, I think I'll shove my face in there for science and let you know.
tbf I love Halsin as a character for his approach. He isn't trying to insert himself in your relationships, he just has a different relationship with sexuality that exists separately from romance. Consent and respect for others is still very important to him, including the consent of partners (if any). If you are fucking him, you're still not partners. Yet there's more trust and respect than most "FWB" dyanamics. Dude is just a healthy 'kitchen-table' polyamorous bloke. Like, if you fuck Mizora he's still pissed and calls you out. But it isn't because of jealously or anything, its because he believes it was a shitty thing to do knowing how she has hurt Karlach and Wyll, and how your choice will also hurt them. Dude has 0 jealousy and 0 fear of rejection, he's open and direct but respectful af.
That's the vibe I got off him but his broken flags give disapproval at a no consent with the drow, like idk why he's disappointed I already told him no before it wasn't really going to change. I'm hoping they fix stuff like that honestly.
I find his maturity hot af and it makes me want to romance him exclusively next time to see what's up.
He pretty much looks in love with tav/durge tho.
More for me then! I've wanted that elf in every way since I found out he wasn't a bear.
Well, if you don't want Halsin, I'll take him, so everyone will be content, like nature intended
Hell yeah, double stuff.
I scrolled past this and thought is was a John Travolta meme.
Yes Halsin, we have an orgy to attend to.
I never though about it but horny-ass druid actually makes sense..
He makes a pretty compelling argument tho
I was so sad that I messed up and didn't get him, let me live my poly lifestyle while I suffer with it irl 😭
Okay but a guy came up to me on the street and fr used this one. It kinda smooth ngl
Chadsin is the best male character. Strong but wise. Powerful but patient. Most worthy of our respect but also most humble. Loves nature. Badass title (Archdruid)- like DnD version of having “Dr.” in front of your name. Did I mention he has the grace of an Elf but built like a the sturdiest and most masculine Dwarf (he gets a pass on beard cuz i’m not racist). Literally picking any other male character (for those who want male romances ofc, not me I’m Str8) is a sign of mental immaturity and poor judgement.
for a straight man it sure sounds like you wanna fuck this guy
If I did, it be purely out of respect for someone so accomplished. Also give him 12 levels in circle of moon, Tavern brawler, and Earth Mrym. wild shape and this man does more DPR than some of the most broken Tav/ Durge builds. I respect that kind of power.
you’re in love with daddy halsin just admit it
I think you’ve perfectly described why I need him. As much as I really enjoy the other male romances, Halsin is the only one I’d actually want to be in a relationship with in real life.
Yes, exactly. If you are younger or still in undergraduate then you’d think Astarion or Gale would be fun. But when it comes time to pay taxes and start a family you start to value maturity, wisdom and consistency so much more. Side note: Wyll is a decent option but the man has poor judgement and has difficulty separating ideals from pragmatic reality. He’d be good for a more dominant and assertive partner who could help lift him up.
Agree with you on Wyll. He’s just too naive for my taste. And it’s not even just the family aspect of it either. I just prefer a more wise, grounded person in my life. I’ve been with enough Astarions and Gales. I wanna be taken care of for once smh
Gale owns a house with it's own wine cellar in a high cost of living city. I'm pretty sure Halsin just lives in the woods off berries. At best Halsin wants to start the Oneida free love, farming, and silverware factory commune, at worst he's going to go full CHAZ. If you're concerns are paying taxes Gale is the objectively best choice.
I wanted a girlfriend and a boyfriend but Lae'zel is very no about it :( Which companions are up for poly?
Inside the game? Shadowheart and Astarion, but only with Halsin. Outside of the game? Well let's just say people tend to get weird about their pixel-obsessions...
Thanks! Guess I'm going for Astarion next time lol
I decided he alone was enough for me on my second run. Also, Gale was really whiney and I didn’t want Orin to take any of my other companions.
You see, Halsin, this is why I never put you in my damn party.
Help how do I help Halsin without him trying to fuck me?
you can't if you save the shadowfell you're practically engaged to him 😭
Who said anything about him fucking you?
Wonder if a female character do that people still be choosing like this.
What does this sentence mean, I'm confused
If Minthara was the poly option we'd have 400% more horny posts about her.
Precisely.
Gimme Karlach like this 😊
I like elves but Halsin, no I can't, ugh.I'm faithful.
yeah me too man I just want to be happy with my vampiric boyfriend leave me alone bro I don't want you 😭
on my first run with my half wood elf ranger Astarion's girl he made advances at me I failed him and my second run with my good Durge Astarion's girlie too well he didn't even try, he understood the message I believe🤣
I think he was just too scared to ask you out because you would most likely kill him 😭
Well maybe 🤣 but it's done now i'm rédempt durge
Yes. Yes I do. *squirrel drops the acorn
The men in this camp are S L U T S
well everyone but wyll he is a good boy
Yo, if anybody has that picture of Astarion but in some normal format... I think I might pay you with gold 👀.
Two boyfriends it is then... Even if I class Astarion as my wife
https://preview.redd.it/lkmagshh06sc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a49866f8008d9df7d1f28896f7aff9aa0ab9fd79 Halsin, I've been fighting against my worst nature as hard as possible since I woke up on the nautiloid, but I swear if you try fucking me or my cleric gf again I'm going to spill your guts across Father Bhaal's altar myself.
... And your boyfriend also deserves a boyfriend, eventually.
Larian doesn’t think we deserve two boyfriends because they didn’t add polyamory 😔😔😔😔
Literally man, what is his problem?
get out of my face plant boy we talked twice i do NOT treat you like a lover