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  • @aranellavellan
    @aranellavellan  Рік тому +36

    A user has reposted this video - Nexus Networks - www.youtube.com/@OfficialPixelNetwork/featured
    This is my original video

  • @alecchristiaen4856
    @alecchristiaen4856 Рік тому +752

    The way he's stunned before unsurely hugging back.
    Kudos to the animation, to the mocap, and also Neil for the line delivery.

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +44

      Neil did an INCREDIBLE job here !!! 👏

    • @kichan
      @kichan Рік тому +17

      He also did the mocap!

  • @jenni5104
    @jenni5104 Рік тому +273

    I wish this hug lasted for so much longer. I want to hold him forever 😢

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +22

      Same here, I'm going to try and loop that hug ,it's So beautiful 💕🥰

    • @williambrown8686
      @williambrown8686 Рік тому +13

      I agree give him the chance to hug you back.

    • @mewmew34
      @mewmew34 Рік тому +9

      Hopefully modders will extend the animation a little at some point. He needs a much longer hug, damn it.

    • @GoGoExodus
      @GoGoExodus 4 місяці тому +1

      Tbh, from his expression alone, I don't think he was done with that hug yet. Guy hasn't had genuine affection like that for, what, a couple hundred years? Frustrates me every time how quickly it happens. Give him a minute, geez.

    • @jenni5104
      @jenni5104 4 місяці тому

      @@GoGoExodus Agreed! I still think it needs modding! I've tried nagging Larian about it too lol

  • @BlueMagicite
    @BlueMagicite Рік тому +261

    Just, kudos to the writers. This is a scene that requires so much set up for it to be pulled off and they really delivered. I can't imagine anyone in the writers' room walked away without at least a few tears shed at trying to piece together these stories with the companions. Astarion's really breaks your heart once you realize to scope of how Cazador's abuse messed up his ability to be his own person. It starts off as "oh man, you got a vampire master, nasty!" to "oh my god, this guy is horrifyingly disgusting because of how he emotionally breaks people down to a state barely worse than death." They... straight up made the vampirism a metaphor for the lingering and cyclical harm that follows such awful relationship dynamics, as if you're just a walking undead luring in more victims to be consumed or changed against their will.

    • @randomatwork15
      @randomatwork15 Рік тому +6

      I know it's been a while, but man this comment really hits hard and you summed up that metaphor in such a succinct and moving way.

  • @Nayukhuut
    @Nayukhuut Рік тому +387

    I mean, it was pretty obvious he was just trying to seduce you in the start, but I was still there for it. I love that the it evolves into him "catching feelings" and not knowing what to do about it. I like vulnerable Astarion just as much as I like his other sides. :)

  • @lunaredgrave
    @lunaredgrave Рік тому +404

    I keep hugging everyone in this game when the chance arises. But none of those hugs were so rewarding as much as this 😭

    • @heresfrankbetches921
      @heresfrankbetches921 Рік тому +18

      So we can hug many people?

    • @lunaredgrave
      @lunaredgrave Рік тому +25

      ​@heresfrankbetches921 So far, I got Karlach and dream visitor. I'm searching for other hug options, haha. Be aware though, everytime you hug someone they think you're hitting on them. No friendly hugs 🙄

    • @heresfrankbetches921
      @heresfrankbetches921 Рік тому +3

      @@lunaredgrave how can you hug a dream visitor?

    • @PlanetaryPluto
      @PlanetaryPluto Рік тому

      ​@@heresfrankbetches921You have to pass an insight check one of the nights they visit and are showing signs of being in pain. It's an option to comfort them but it's a passive check so you won't get the chance if you fail to notice they're in pain

    • @williambrown8686
      @williambrown8686 Рік тому +2

      Karlach is so much more 10 years of no contact with anyone.

  • @serfurgiblurge
    @serfurgiblurge Рік тому +417

    I’m SCREAMING

  • @roguejester4986
    @roguejester4986 Рік тому +321

    My heart is melting... Not literally, just metaphorically speaking.

  • @TOchick
    @TOchick Рік тому +376

    I was trying to avoid spoilers because I'm playing through the game. BUT I couldn't resist!!!! I was totally in my feels trying not to tear up. He was so vulnerable and honest hugging him just made him feel loved! GAH!!!! I love it!!!!

    • @ReplicatorFifth
      @ReplicatorFifth Рік тому +9

      Same!

    • @roguejester4986
      @roguejester4986 Рік тому +6

      Likely the first time in a while that he felt genuine warmth from another person.

    • @mewmew34
      @mewmew34 Рік тому

      I quickly gave up on the idea of avoiding spoilers for this game. I won't be able to play it until December at the earliest, but I saw a video of some of Astarion's more hilarious dialogue and have been obsessively watching everything I can of him since. I don't even know what my Tav will look like yet and I'm already trying to work on some headcanon interactions and conversations between the two.

  • @nocturnalcove9736
    @nocturnalcove9736 11 місяців тому +7

    I didn't notice at first, but when you hug him, Astarion lets out a small huff because he's both shocked and preparing himself to hug Tav back. Consent is such a big theme in his story and I love the little details.

  • @aili_not_ally
    @aili_not_ally Рік тому +56

    His face when we hug him is heartbreaking. He's never felt genuine intimacy before. And he gets it from the one he loves. Bruh 😭

  • @lindsay9819
    @lindsay9819 Рік тому +40

    Can we all take a minute to appreciate his ARM VEINS? HOW DO I NOT NOTICE THAT BEFORE??? The animation in this game is spectacular.

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +7

      Those arm veins have an effect on me

    • @YunaFae6263
      @YunaFae6263 Рік тому +7

      I’m a nurse so I think differently and all I could think of aside from how gorgeous he is and beautiful this hug was how easy it would be to put a cannula in those arms
      Also he looked so sad when the hug ended as if he wanted it to continue for much longer

  • @SweetNightmares_
    @SweetNightmares_ Рік тому +31

    Petition for the hug to be longer AND kisses more passionate 😭

  • @Anna-Elleo
    @Anna-Elleo Рік тому +88

    I must say this game brought me back into my Dragon Age era (if you get the hint) just right and I wasn't ready for it xD

    • @Capta1nD1abetes
      @Capta1nD1abetes Рік тому +12

      He's shifting right up there next to Alistair and Fenris and I'm all here for it.

    • @BrittanyMarie27
      @BrittanyMarie27 Рік тому +2

      I absolutely love dragon age and mass effect and honestly I think this game might be my most favorite of all time.

  • @Kayla_Anime2
    @Kayla_Anime2 Рік тому +148

    My heart melted!! I love this so much! It takes a lot to be vulnerable with someone you love especially coming from a dark past! I’m so proud of our Astarion!

  • @ultimateshardcaster
    @ultimateshardcaster Рік тому +28

    It's so heart warming when he is stuck in awe and stunned about the hug and then afterwards he's sad that it ended makes it so much better for the evolving relationship.

  • @findyourcenterbbc8483
    @findyourcenterbbc8483 Рік тому +32

    I really wish we could open up our mind to him and then hug him but dear God, Neil keeps killing me with his performance.

  • @Likameon
    @Likameon Рік тому +60

    *SPOILERS*
    A similar dialogue also appears after we don't make him drink drowns blood in moonrise towers. But at the beginning he thanks us for respecting his wishes. He says that free will is strange and intimidating for him. Seriously heartbreaking and moving dialogue

    • @glynsareia
      @glynsareia Рік тому

      Who am I supposed to talk to in the towers for this dialogue to trigger though?

    • @LooneyClipse
      @LooneyClipse Рік тому +1

      ​@@glynsareiaa drow lady in a lab making some potions

    • @eccentricstate
      @eccentricstate Рік тому +9

      I got the version you mentioned too. I kind of prefer this version because it seems more sweet, I wonder if the difference is just the Drow encounter?

    • @LooneyClipse
      @LooneyClipse Рік тому

      @@eccentricstate since u can go to moonrise pretty early as long as u meet the conditions, im pretty sure thats the variant.

    • @meishuu
      @meishuu Рік тому +2

      @@eccentricstatei prefer this version too but got the drow one 😢

  • @Luna-ii4mx
    @Luna-ii4mx Рік тому +13

    His voice acting is so goooood T_T I feel charmed just by that

  • @ZeCarnevilCat
    @ZeCarnevilCat Рік тому +29

    My poor heart... This is so sweet, my dear Astarion, you deserve all that love ❤

  • @kaboomie0unnie
    @kaboomie0unnie Рік тому +18

    I always been craving more romance content with Zevran in Dragon Age, and here it is, it's such a similar story and romance scheme. I love ittttt

  • @Nirraart
    @Nirraart Рік тому +38

    I was avoiding spoiler vids, but could not help but see this one. The moment 2:06-2:22 just brought me to tears. My God! I’m still on the way to goblin’s camp. Can’t wait to see all these scenes on my own. Thank you!

    • @flamingdragonroll3932
      @flamingdragonroll3932 Рік тому +6

      Ι cannot and will not avoid spoilers bc I might not play this game this year my computer broke so I use astarion as my emotional support vampire rn

    • @Nirraart
      @Nirraart Рік тому

      @@flamingdragonroll3932 that’s alright, I’m not avoiding them from now. My play through is pretty much slow, so I consider I’d better watch spoilers😅

  • @SeriousDragonify
    @SeriousDragonify 4 місяці тому +1

    He's lucky he was hugged unlike Squidward's father who never hugged him.

  • @safsren
    @safsren Рік тому +11

    I wish they held that for just like 2 or 3 seconds longer

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +1

      Hugging him should have lasted longer. Such a Sweet and important moment for both him & tav.

  • @konchii4099
    @konchii4099 Рік тому +16

    Never before have I ever simped over a character as much as I do now. 😍

  • @Onakita
    @Onakita Рік тому +11

    Its looks like he fell in love first time in his long-long-long live.

  • @cerenu.2881
    @cerenu.2881 Рік тому +23

    ahh my fangirl heart can't handle this scene at all. I have to watch it 50 more times now

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +3

      I can't stop watching the scene either ❤️ Oh my heart

  • @lascoaxx
    @lascoaxx Рік тому +15

    Omgg 😭 I got a completely different set of dialogue for the beginning of this scene and my heart is melting at his speech here 🥺❤ (Also super cool to note how there's so many outcomes to the story depending on how you go through it!)

  • @neyrobiolog
    @neyrobiolog Рік тому +11

    I can watch it FOREVER. I’m trying to avoid any spoilers, but this hug on preview is heartbreaking.

  • @Rauvelore
    @Rauvelore Рік тому +64

    So sweet and so poignant. I tried each and every option. I think it was number 3 that broke my heart completely, it was a punch in the stomach (the learn to like sex with me or something to that effect...). Kudos to the writers.

    • @tochesub
      @tochesub Рік тому +3

      That scene was so strong to me. I felt very very bad at seeing Astarion sitting there hurt and disappointed :(. I'm amazed by the writing nonetheless!

  • @gihquirino3826
    @gihquirino3826 Рік тому +43

    Thank you for bring updates of this sweet romance to us Aranel 🥰

  • @rinzletx2192
    @rinzletx2192 Рік тому +37

    That hug looked so warm…he’s like a mix of Zevran and Cullen from Dragon Age 🥹🥰

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +5

      Such a Beautiful Tender moment 🥹🥺🥹
      I thought the same 🥰 all our soft game men who just needs a hug & love❤️🥰

  • @kayleighbrown459
    @kayleighbrown459 Рік тому

    The look on his face when he she hugs him is heart breaking. Like he's so not used to affection being non-transferable that he's forgotten what to even do.

  • @rielleah
    @rielleah Рік тому +13

    the dialogue in my scene was almost completely different, yet the outcome was the same. the writers, animators and the voice actor deserve all the credit in the world

  • @laradenton158
    @laradenton158 Рік тому +27

    It got me to tears 😭❤❤‍🔥

  • @IwarinJones
    @IwarinJones Рік тому +35

    I have not watched this video but already gave a tumb up 🤣
    But he's already fallen for her?
    It must be the bite or you have done his quest already. I would not think it will go that was. It is evident that Astarion has strong feelings for Tav. While he initially had a plan to manipulate Tav's emotions, he failed to do so because he couldn't help but develop genuine emotions for them. Astarion admits that spending time with Tav means something to him, even though he also experiences feelings of disgust and revulsion.
    When Tav expresses care for Astarion, he is surprised but reciprocates the hug and enjoys the moment. He also admits that being with someone still feels tainted to him due to his nature, but he doesn't know how to be with someone else despite his desire for it. These conflicting emotions suggest that Astarion may have developed deep feelings for Tav, but he also struggles with the complexities of his emotions.it seems that Astarion does have feelings of love or something close to it for Tav, but his past experiences and nature make it difficult for him to fully comprehend and embrace those feelings. It's well written❤

  • @j.k.7985
    @j.k.7985 Рік тому +4

    He is so pretty in this scene...i am so happy I saved just before this dialogue so I can revisit it

  • @TheRealRingwanderung
    @TheRealRingwanderung 6 місяців тому

    The little quiver in his voice when he says "you're incredible" is just...😫💕💞

  • @Brianna58321
    @Brianna58321 Рік тому +20

    you are an absolute god. thank you for uploading these. you have the endless gratitude of all astarion lovers

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +2

      Awww that means so much Thank You ❤️🥰

  • @Ailyn_101
    @Ailyn_101 Рік тому +10

    THIS IS SO CUTE! I LOVE HUGGING ASTARION 😭❤️

  • @liz2571
    @liz2571 Рік тому +1

    Body language says so much:
    First thinks it's an unwanted kiss
    Then disgust at expecting a crotch grab
    Then shock when she's still in his arms
    Clearly he's grown used to the first two
    And he's been conditioned to accept all touch acceptable or not because he doesn't step back or defend, just stands still

  • @AltMarr
    @AltMarr Рік тому +22

    My heart that was so sweet ❤😢

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +4

      Such a Beautiful Tender moment ❤I'm an emotional mess right now

    • @AzuraBlackHeart
      @AzuraBlackHeart Рік тому +4

      ​@@aranellavellanwhat happens if you pick the "open your mind" option?

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +3

      I haven't tried the other options yet but will post them up when I do 👍

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому

      Nothing happens, he just says your full of surprises.

  • @lindsay9819
    @lindsay9819 Рік тому +5

    I am squealing. This is beautiful! The wait has been worth it, so pumped to play this game!

  • @2a2n
    @2a2n Рік тому

    I never noticed the split second moment he looks surprised and a little disappointed when you let go before. Stooooppp that's too cute omgg

  • @OonalovesAstarionssimpleplan
    @OonalovesAstarionssimpleplan Рік тому +3

    This Scene is so strong. I was instandly crying.

  • @r.g.1176
    @r.g.1176 Рік тому

    "You're not a victim"
    aww that's the nicest thing someone ever said to me. lol

  • @youandiwillmagnify
    @youandiwillmagnify Рік тому +10

    Neil Newbon was IN THAT STUDIO 😊

  • @noitsbecky1278
    @noitsbecky1278 Рік тому +1

    I wish we could hug him platonically

  • @npallna
    @npallna Рік тому +7

    Soooo guys I figured how to get this exact scene. Exceptional approval, 2 nights together, and then right after arrival to the Moon Tower but BEFORE you go tothis blood traiding drow go to the camp, choose to sleep and.... DONE

    • @meishuu
      @meishuu Рік тому +3

      Thank you! I’ve been waiting to get this one

    • @Tsukio49
      @Tsukio49 Рік тому

      Oh, maybe I can still get it cuz I've got it after blood drow

    • @Miochh
      @Miochh Рік тому

      The two nights being tiefling party and where he says "I love you" jokingly ?

    • @AikoSea
      @AikoSea Рік тому +1

      @@Miochhyes first night is where he propositions you before the party second is when he flirts with you at the party

  • @emotionalnpc
    @emotionalnpc Рік тому +5

    I JUST got this scene and it’s everything I ever wanted 😭😭

  • @elderemodemon
    @elderemodemon Рік тому

    Look closely, his mouth kind of purses a little before she pulls away, almost like maybe he's trying not to cry. Omg he too precious

  • @Nerdbeerkeks
    @Nerdbeerkeks Рік тому +2

    hawww 🥺my heart...melted. I! melted! Such a cutie

  • @rateandreview9419
    @rateandreview9419 Рік тому +18

    I'm trying to do a Halsin only run and this is making it really REALLY hard to do so!!!

  • @nadyan9525
    @nadyan9525 Рік тому +3

    Ahhhh this scene is SO beautiful!!!!

  • @asmalltalk
    @asmalltalk Рік тому +17

    good god, this nonexistent fictional man is way too much 😭

  • @kstar1489
    @kstar1489 Рік тому +5

    The way I was squealing lmao ah my heart

  • @yasiegonlastie5483
    @yasiegonlastie5483 8 місяців тому

    I can’t believe neil delivered this AND HE WAS ALL ONE DURING THE MOCAP TOO

  • @Alczix
    @Alczix Рік тому +8

    I AM DEAD AND I DID NOT EVEN FINISH WATCHING THE VIDEO ☠️😭

  • @MMP583
    @MMP583 Рік тому +3

    God, now that this is a feature I am never going to get any gameplay done. 😂

  • @Tekirai
    @Tekirai Рік тому

    Astarion is my first view romance he’s lovable behind that coy flirty sas

  • @madwolfgarton9997
    @madwolfgarton9997 7 місяців тому

    I never felt so bad for a cluster of pixels in my life😂 this poor man

  • @ktnina1
    @ktnina1 Рік тому +14

    Okay this is so interesting - this scene was different for me!!! He thanked me for not forcing him to drink the blood

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +8

      I didn't get that scene yet, and I won't force him to drink the blood

    • @Twilightingale21
      @Twilightingale21 Рік тому +3

      Same! I'm now trying to work out how to get him to say this line as well. Does anyone know?

    • @BloodyMarryPL
      @BloodyMarryPL Рік тому

      Same, it's is nice that there are few options

    • @viktoriia193
      @viktoriia193 Рік тому +2

      ​@@aranellavellanMay I ask how you got this scene? I had a similar one, but only after protecting him from the drow.

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +2

      This hug scene triggers when you agree to sleep with him twice, that's how it triggered for me and having very good approval with him.

  • @noeltiwaz1378
    @noeltiwaz1378 Рік тому +2

    Hes more honest then most flirty men

  • @ReplicatorFifth
    @ReplicatorFifth Рік тому +2

    This is art! Thanks!

  • @d66user-purple13
    @d66user-purple13 Рік тому +8

    Funny, he reminds me about Zevran. A similar story.

    • @ekaterinanyx4598
      @ekaterinanyx4598 Рік тому

      Dragon age fans can be so cringy 💀 they are completely different characters, even in personality

  • @Call-me-Creeds
    @Call-me-Creeds Рік тому +3

    Finally reached this part... finally... ❤❤❤

  • @cerisedaemon
    @cerisedaemon Рік тому

    Wasn't able to get this scene to play like this on both of my playthroughs, only after I meet the drow in Moonrise Towers. :(

  • @sindelcage
    @sindelcage Рік тому +4

    I chose to show him my feelings through tedpool. I will try this next time.

  • @adelia1841
    @adelia1841 Рік тому +3

    His voice and the way he talks reminds me of Lucifer Morningstar :D

    • @cnguy353
      @cnguy353 Рік тому +3

      that's why he sounds so familiar! I was trying to figure out who he reminded me of.

    • @adelia1841
      @adelia1841 Рік тому +2

      @@cnguy353 I know right, as soon as I heard him I wondered if Tom Ellis was his voice actor but Astarion's voice is a bit deeper then his.

  • @FallenAngelKTA
    @FallenAngelKTA Рік тому +5

    I can't wait to see what happens if/when you run onto his maker

  • @KezzieWarcraft
    @KezzieWarcraft Рік тому +7

    Excuse me I am in love.

  • @starshinemoonbear
    @starshinemoonbear Місяць тому

    My headcanon is that he realized he had these feelings the night he had to tie Durge up.

  • @mozhgansobhan1323
    @mozhgansobhan1323 Рік тому +2

    I'm screaming like a lunatic, HELP!

  • @skullchimes
    @skullchimes Рік тому +2

    I'd give him all the hugs

  • @TheDarkHunterCZ
    @TheDarkHunterCZ Рік тому +4

    Awww so cute :3

  • @scyllatheplague4292
    @scyllatheplague4292 Рік тому +1

    Omg this game makes me crazy .... u can do sooo much things .... and this video is so adorable!!!

  • @heresfrankbetches921
    @heresfrankbetches921 Рік тому +3

    He’s just dumped me and I’m watching this
    I can’t 😣
    Feels like a real broken heart

    • @Lunakitty1234
      @Lunakitty1234 4 місяці тому

      Wat did you do to make him dump you? I’ve romanced him 3 times and never got dumped. Did you protect him from the drow at moonrise towers? Did you kill the orthon Raphael asks you to kill? If you do either of those things, he should confess to you a couple of long rests later.

  • @lavynx
    @lavynx 11 місяців тому +1

    larion studios make the hug longer or i will riot

  • @cm_0011
    @cm_0011 Рік тому

    WAAAAAAAAA i can see why everyone loves this one much more than the alternate one. I hope to be able to trigger this one some day :’)

  • @maddiekeller4185
    @maddiekeller4185 Рік тому

    I know this is one of the best scenes ever, I got mine but different to yours, still the same convo though, the other one is the graveyard scene, I filmed it to make sure I could keep it foreverrrrr, Astarion always has my heart

  • @wither5673
    @wither5673 Рік тому +6

    200 years of pain, lies, manipulation, death and torment....are POWERLESS against Love, real love.

  • @Fawstah
    @Fawstah Рік тому +1

    How is the writing this incredible??? My god

  • @patyluna821
    @patyluna821 Рік тому +1

    He is charming but the Red flaaaags

  • @robynxraven
    @robynxraven Рік тому +2

    I think I've somehow broken my romance with Astarion. I have near max bond and it hasn't shown up ;A;

  • @FeuerblutRM
    @FeuerblutRM Рік тому +6

    ... 🥲❤️
    Oh my, this is too much. He is such a tormented soul.
    please let us fix him, Larian! 🙏

  • @TheFlauschig
    @TheFlauschig Рік тому

    Interesting. The first half of the scene has a different intro, if he initiates the conversation after you met the blood obsessed drow in Moonrise Towers.

  • @Raccoonzel-qc9sz
    @Raccoonzel-qc9sz Рік тому +5

    Omg he’s so precious! Thank you so much for sharing! Do you know if it’s possible to get this scene after letting him bite you during the sex? I’m worrying if I’m doing it right lol thanks in advance!

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому

      Awww your welcome 🥰I let him bite me for my sex scene with him 😏
      I really hope you get all your scenes with him 👍🥰

    • @Raccoonzel-qc9sz
      @Raccoonzel-qc9sz Рік тому +1

      Awww thank you!❤️

  • @lowkey_gamer4298
    @lowkey_gamer4298 8 місяців тому

    If I was in his place, I will obviously be cautious and doubting to people... "Fixing" him is one of the great things you can do in his story arc ❤ I romanced him with a Female Tav Paladin of Devotion to really suit the "I can fix him" scenario LMAO

  • @IwarinJones
    @IwarinJones Рік тому +8

    Question; What does he say when you ask the third option? (If it was all a lie)

  • @craftylamnidae1098
    @craftylamnidae1098 Рік тому +3

    Ahhh my heart!

  • @ramikoh8862
    @ramikoh8862 Рік тому +4

    Hello! First of all, I've been following your content for a while and i wanted to thank you for the Astarion content you provided over the years (seriously your astarion clips are the only thing that kept me sane in early access because i was never able to trigger them myself 😭), so thank you for that! Hope you're enjoying the game!
    Second (spoilers ahead for those who didnt meet the Guardian yet)
    Ok so I have a question; im doing a neutral good run where my character is against using tadpole powers. He uses them only when he feels it necessary but so far, he refuses to consume any new tadpole. Not sure if it is your case but in this run I'm also trying to make Astarion realize that sacrificing everything for power just aint it. I dont know if you've had this scene but when you refuse the first tadpole he asks if he can take it. Would you let him do it?
    I figured I'd ask for your advice since your romance seems to be progressing well! Doing a neutral good run has made his romance progress quite slowly for me compared to others (i like slow burn though lol) but at least its finally in motion (got to spend the night with him). On one hand, i dont wanna ruin my chances, but on the other i dont wanna let him ruin his life either.
    Anyways, thanks again for all the content you put out!

    • @highcathedral
      @highcathedral Рік тому +3

      This is exactly what I did and it progressed at a pretty normal rate, as long as you have him on high approval and accept his advances it’s all chill, just when it asks for opinions on tadpole use just be really neutral and don’t give a straight answer. For that scene with the tadpole I managed to get out without any disapproval, although you could always just load and kick him out of the party, loot the character then get him back in. I hope this helps and happy playing!

    • @ramikoh8862
      @ramikoh8862 Рік тому +3

      ​@@highcathedral I also managed to refuse to give him the tadpole without disapproval (maybe because i was on Very Good ) but i still got a slightly concerning comment from him. Something along the lines of "If you keep getting in the way of what I want, I'll have to get through you'" and i was like damn that's uhhh, not good. But good to know it doesnt affect the overall romance. I just dont really like that the option to refuse is "theyre mine dont touch them" honestly if i could just destroy them i would but theyre indestructible :/
      Thank you so much for the help!

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much it means alot to hear that 💜🥰
      I'm Delighted to hear you've been enjoying my content 😊
      As for the tadpole , I barely use it and apologises but I can't remember the exact dialogue and options.
      When I did get the first few tadpoles I used about 2,he asked would I mind sharing , I didn't give him any tadpole , thinking it could affect his outcome.

    • @highcathedral
      @highcathedral Рік тому +6

      @@ramikoh8862 he's the most dramatic rat bastard man ever. I laughed so hard when he said that because it's like a tiny kitten threatening to eviscerate you. I promise it doesn't matter, he just lives for theatrics xD I can just imagine my scary drow Tav being like 'um... sure babes you can defo try and see where that lands you

    • @ramikoh8862
      @ramikoh8862 Рік тому

      @@highcathedral LMAO these are such perfect descriptors, you really captured his spirit 😂

  • @blackkimberly295
    @blackkimberly295 Рік тому +2

    Our panties melted...

  • @miriamweller812
    @miriamweller812 Рік тому

    Last time I saw such animation quality, people joked about it and dizzed Mass Effect Andromeda for it. o_-

  • @Adryel84
    @Adryel84 Рік тому +1

    Thanks to your videos, i manage to hug him (not exactly the same dialogue, but still very sweet). Still had to reload my game cause I didn't manage to "secure" the relationship before act 3 where he just... broke up with me all of a sudden T_T

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому

      Your so welcome 🤗 I'm Delighted you were able to get the scene 😄

  • @Tsukio49
    @Tsukio49 Рік тому +3

    OMG it's so fking cute ❤❤ 🥺

  • @dudehello2903
    @dudehello2903 Рік тому +5

    Oh, unrelated and I awefully sorry for asking, is there a chance you could upload Astarions response to us saying ‘you’d be lying’ when he first says I love you? I’ve only seen people do the middle response
    if it’s not too much trouble!

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +5

      I'll see what I can do ! 👍 I'll let you know when I post it,hopefully I can track down the save 😅

    • @dudehello2903
      @dudehello2903 Рік тому +1

      @@aranellavellan thank you so much! No worries at all, I am ever so picky when it comes to romance lines___ too obsessed in getting into the role play haha
      Thank you again! No worries if you can’t!

    • @dudehello2903
      @dudehello2903 Рік тому

      @@blairewitch720 thank you!

    • @highcathedral
      @highcathedral Рік тому

      @@dudehello2903Tav: You’d be lying.
      Astarion: Ah ha, but a rather beautiful lie, nonetheless.
      Hope this helped :)

    • @dudehello2903
      @dudehello2903 Рік тому

      @@highcathedral thank you so much 😊

  • @Deren98
    @Deren98 Рік тому +3

    I got a different hug scene, what did you do to trigger this one??

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +2

      Everything I did for this scene - was got all his scenes in Act 1 and slept with him the 2 times he asked for me to come to him bed.

    • @Deren98
      @Deren98 Рік тому +2

      @@aranellavellan Mine dindt trigger until i denied that bite from the drwo in Moonrise towers. Maybe I didn’t long rested enough

    • @aranellavellan
      @aranellavellan  Рік тому +1

      Hmm it seems to trigger differently for some 🤔 I didn't know about the drow so I didn't get that other version & dialogue of the hug

  • @sarahmcleod5205
    @sarahmcleod5205 Рік тому +1

    This too is my goal for Baldur’s gate. I’m blushing lol. We also share a Character name lol Aranel! Lol

  • @hflh1884
    @hflh1884 Рік тому +1

    Not the closeup on his junk 💀

  • @Deerkissdotcom
    @Deerkissdotcom Рік тому +1

    Player character's yams though