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Muado 93 Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:44pm
So who are the evil companions in this game and who are the good ones?
Kind of looking for a certain ratio of good/evil in my party.
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TheManInTheAlley Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:47pm 
Lae'zel and Astarion.
Shadowheart is easily corruptible or saved, she's middle ground. Gale is similar.
Wyll and Karlach are goodies.

Non-origin, Minthara is evil, Minsc and Boo are good, I think Halsin is good as well, but personally I've avoided that dude as much as possible.

I think that's correct, as much as I've experienced in EA and seen in previews, analysis, panels, and from BG 1&2, anyway.
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Ronin Gamer Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:48pm 
Your companions are people, with their own struggles and issues and stories. Their actions determine how you might view them in that regard and if you can influence them to change one way or the other.
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Yojo0o Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:49pm 
Why put everybody into a box? I like some grey.
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Runic Tunic Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:50pm 
Evil/self-serving/sketchy companions are the one's we've had since the beginning: Lae'zel, Astarion, Wyll, Gale, and Shadowheart.

They vary from fairly objectively evil to just very self-serving/misguided, or good intentions but selfish or have no choice due to circumstance. So I guess more neutral

The rest are the more good oriented companions, like Helsin and Karlach, but they aren't fully implemented yet until release.
Last edited by Runic Tunic; Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:53pm
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Dionysos Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:51pm 
I would actually consider everyone to be "good". but Astarion and Lae´zel can be messed up / cruel. But the 1 Character that 100% evil will be Minthara.

Shadow is good by the way. Sometimes a bit rogueish but in her heart good.
Last edited by Dionysos; Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:52pm
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Ronin Gamer Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:53pm 
Originally posted by Yojo0o:
Why put everybody into a box? I like some grey.
Grey tends to be better in learning about a person yes. The problem is human beings have black/white group forming mechanics so it's so difficult to get a lot of people to think outside those boxes most of the time.
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Muado 93 Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:56pm 
Originally posted by Dionysos:
I would actually consider everyone to be "good". but Astarion and Lae´zel can be messed up / cruel. But the 1 Character that 100% evil will be Minthara.

I see, so Minthara will be "too" evil for my party. I do like Astarion though, I've always been at odds with Lae'zel though during my EA playthough last year.

Last edited by Muado 93; Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:00pm
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jennireneex Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:57pm 
Was pretty much said companions can go either way. Choices matter. They might seem "good" or "bad" to start, but you might learn things about them as you play that shed a different light OR you might make choices that cause them to go further one or the other way. Kinda like "The Dark Urge". Do you play evil, or do you not give in to the temptation and try and keep them good.
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Runic Tunic Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:58pm 
Originally posted by Muado 93:
Originally posted by Dionysos:
I would actually consider everyone to be "good". but Astarion and Lae´zel can be messed up / cruel. But the 1 Character that 100% evil will be Minthara.

I see, so Minthara will be "too" evil for my party. I do like Astarion though, I've always been at odds with Lae'zel though during my EA playthough last year.
What kinda vibe are you looking for your party? More details might help us give suggestions.
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Ronin Gamer Jul 11, 2023 @ 2:59pm 
Originally posted by Muado 93:
Originally posted by Dionysos:
I would actually consider everyone to be "good". but Astarion and Lae´zel can be messed up / cruel. But the 1 Character that 100% evil will be Minthara.

I see, so Minthara will be "too" evil for my party. I do like Astarion though, I've always been at odds with Lae'zel though during my EA playthough last year.
I'm willing to bet you can influence people as the adventure continues, you can talk her out of doing a number of things she'd normally not think twice about doing, so it's not that hard to believe.
How far that will go and where that will lead, I can't say though.
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katzenkrimis Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:01pm 
Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Grey tends to be better in learning about a person yes.


I wouldn't trust anybody in a game like this.

It's Larian. They'll pull the wool over your eyes when you least expect it.

Especially in a game this cruel and unusual.

I can already hear the bloodcurdling screams from my mistakes.
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Dionysos Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:05pm 
Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:
I'm willing to bet you can influence people as the adventure continues.

Thats what i want to see. I honestly love the speculation about shadow being a selunite brainwashed by shar alot. Thats why i want to mostly play a selunite Tav. Bringing her back to light combined with a nice romance is an excellent sub-plot.
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Ronin Gamer Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:08pm 
Originally posted by katzenkrimis:
Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Grey tends to be better in learning about a person yes.


I wouldn't trust anybody in a game like this.

It's Larian. They'll pull the wool over your eyes when you least expect it.

Especially in a game this cruel and unusual.

I can already hear the bloodcurdling screams from my mistakes.
I don't think you understand what is being meant by grey character.
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Ronin Gamer Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:10pm 
Originally posted by Dionysos:
Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:
I'm willing to bet you can influence people as the adventure continues.

Thats what i want to see. I honestly love the speculation about shadow being a selunite brainwashed by shar alot. Thats why i want to mostly play a selunite Tav. Bringing her back to light combined with a nice romance is an excellent sub-plot.
To be fair, that is speculation. We have no confirmation that is her story. It could be something else entirely. It's just guess work, which is why I keep trying to tell people don't outright believe stuff unless genuine evidence is provided and that evidence can be proven.
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Muado 93 Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:22pm 
Originally posted by Runic Tunic:
Originally posted by Muado 93:

I see, so Minthara will be "too" evil for my party. I do like Astarion though, I've always been at odds with Lae'zel though during my EA playthough last year.
What kinda vibe are you looking for your party? More details might help us give suggestions.

It's tough to say when I haven't played the game too much. Asking such a question makes me have to look deep within what I want my character's outlook to be. Hence why I chose the black-and-white approach.

I guess if I had to say, I prefer people to treat one another with an equal amount respect. If a group is mistreated and hurt due to selfish reasons then I choose to punish the group doing the hurting ten-fold. Making them suffer as much as I can because it feels good to punish those who abuse their power (as hypocritical as it may seem).

I don't much care for the snobbish attitude of the Githyanki and would get downright pissed for being looked down upon and disrespected as a human. I can't turn away from those who are helpless (whether they be humanoids or animals) and respect bravery and courage for those who protect others instead of caring solely for themselves, those are my true brothers and sisters-in-arms.

I also am very welcome towards religion and various beliefs. I'm also planning on becoming a monk in my first playthrough.

So, who are my allies?
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