Astarion's Romance - Smooth as Silk - Patch 2 [ Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access ]

[@radical9799]

His voice actor is slaying LITERALLY

[@yenee94]

Neil Newbon is the actor :D he had such fun with the character, he said it on one of his twitch streams

[@radical9799]

@@yenee94 omg kowalski from DBH

[@yenee94]

@@radical9799 Kamski... But yes 😂

[@theandroidsentbycyberlife]

@@radical9799 LMFAO "KOWALSKI"

[@KatherineMathiowetz]

he sounds like Tim Curry

[@karleenbergkotte2350]

Defiantly there on team Astarion too, that voice actor is seriously hot.

[@Mmogurl]

Seriously! I went into this thinking it was going to be Gale all the way and was pleasantly surprised with Astarion. He's just tooooo good.

[@screamingopossum7809]

"My name is Astarian" "I love you" My BF sitting right next to me: "Wut"

[@eugenetsoi6863]

The voice (and voice acting) is a huge factor for me too, even if I was not initially a fan of his haircut XD. But I'm still pretty evenly split between teams Astarion and Gale.

[@ThacoBell]

Im a stright dude and im on team astarion too

[@yenee94]

Neil Newbon! He voiced Gavin Reed and Elijah Kamski in Detroit: Become Human and Nicholai in RE3 Remake :D

[@RyanDotEXE]

Astarion the day after: Hello, lover. Shadowheart: I'm sorry, do I know you?

[@Mmogurl]

haha

[@CeaseEcho]

This is why he's irresistible. The way he talks to you afterwards is the strongest acknowledgment, compared to the others, that he wants more and isn't afraid to admit it.

[@starry65]

astarion is so smooth it's not fair to the other companions. he actually reminds me of zevran because of how smooth he is and using sarcasm and jokes to cover up his pain and insecurities. i really want to be a vampire too lol. it wouldn't surprise me if cazador found out that astarion cares about someone and uses that to his advantage. the potential for angst is too great. anyway love your videos sister.

[@Mmogurl]

Oh, I know right? I feel like Cazzador is going to be a big stick in the wheel of Astarion's relationship with the PC... ESPECIALLY when we get to Baldur's Gate! Because Astarion says he never leaves the city, but would send lackeys out to do his dirty work. But once you're in his home town, I can just imagine the crazy things that will happen. I just hope whatever bad stuff goes down, that you can escape with Astarion in tact. Thanks a lot for the love too - I enjoy talking about the game! :D

[@genevievec.8002]

Ohhh don't compare him to Zevran! I already am so disappointed in myself for how easily I've fallen to Asterion's charm, and Zevran is my favorite romance in any game ever. How am I ever going to play a good PC in BG3 now?!

[@davevd9944]

@@genevievec.8002 I feel that so badly xD I want to make good choices but I always want to romance this hot romantic sassy edgelord.

[@axlorg89]

You just had to call me out by using Zevran who is also my favorite romance.

[@FlamesAndShadows]

@@Mmogurl Huh. Weird, I never wanted to take Zevran's romance to its conclusion. Does it get better, or is it 'just not for me' thing? o_O

[@katerinasmirnov9091]

Damn this cheeky vampire and his "please"! And bless him. Oh whatever. I didn't need my heart anyway...

[@Mmogurl]

I'm happy I'm not the only one smitten with this guy. I was kind of shocked to see everyone talking about Gale and Shadowheart.. It was like.. BUT C'MON! Astarion!

[@katerinasmirnov9091]

@@Mmogurl from what I've seen, Gale is kinda bleh, no? Just a tiny bit boring with his wise and dramatic magic aura. Anders 2.0

[@Mmogurl]

@@katerinasmirnov9091 I don't know about Anders 2.0. Anders was a crazy mofo blowing up churches! Gale is definitely a different sort of romance, he has a really dry sense of humor, sometimes punny, but he can be really romantic. I did a video on his romance too if you wanna see it. I actually don't mind him, but I don't like the whole Mystra angle, at least as it stands now. Makes me feel way too much like a back burner type fling.

[@katerinasmirnov9091]

@Scheiße my soul is too bruised for another squishy wounded magical boy. I give him all the credits though, he's kinda sweet and romantic. But all this story with Mystra... HUGE red flag. It's the worst feeling when bf is comparing you to some other chick, that's just awful you feel like poop. And here this chick is a goddess no less! Nope, give me kinky elfy vampire drama queen. It's still less complicated 😅

[@radical9799]

Whoever wrote his lines had to be a hopeless romantic

[@cecilebousselat8192]

I tried to romance him and he just told me " sorry I have standards" 💀 🤣

[@Mmogurl]

hahah I love that line.. did it to me on one of my alts xD

[@weiirdOzdotFU]

LMAO I need to see that

[@83uwb]

F

[@rosie4155]

same and it hurt lmao

[@Nihilist_Porcupine]

I'm like... really, Astarion? Really?

[@liithium7377]

I feel like his flirty and charming attitude is just a part of his vampire talents. Which makes it difficult to tell, especially in the beginning, how much of it is genuine. So although I like the flirty parts a lot it’s the more serious lines, that feel sometimes more rewarding because you actually have to work that persuasion checks in order to get him to open up. Asking about his scars after the night of passion might seem a bit invasive but also would come up rather naturally as you would surely notice them at some point. He doesn’t seem to mind you asking about them. He only gets defensive if you choose to push the subject further for which he’s not ready yet. I think that he appreciates you being interested in getting to know him, just as long you do it little by little at the time.

[@Mmogurl]

I actually talked about this with someone else since he mentions that he has "other quirks" as well that you'll find out in time. I did wonder since a lot of time vampires do have mind control, but in 5e they don't. True vampires have Charm, which would count, but spawns don't. I didn't read too much into it because of this, I think he's just charming. xD

[@liithium7377]

@@Mmogurl Oh, he’s definitely charming but there’s just another layer to it. Being charming is most likely what made hunting for “dinner “ for Cazador easier so I would think it became a second nature to him. This is how he talks all the time, this silky undertone luring you closer. The good example is the starry night dialog. It seemed to me that he was flirting but we know now from the files that he was just hungry 😋 That’s what I meant with that he uses it more as a skill then as a genuine interaction. At least in some cases 😉

[@piiptilter6114]

I agree. The banter and later on flirting is fun. But the genuine conversations with vulnerability and room for growth, makes Astarion a real person to me. I’ve found something else I greatly appreciate with him, which is his respect of consent. If you tell him no, he tends to accept it. Something very unlike these flirtatious characters (looking at Zeveran in dragon age, who I turned down at every opportunity but he just wouldn’t stop -_-) Later on that also ties into Astarions character. Since he was once a slave and wants freedom above all else. Which makes him also want freedom for others. Or at least you. I think that’s why I fell for Astarion honestly... Because somehow, he made me feel safe. The banter, the flirting, the romancing... it would stop at any moment if you asked him too. It’s simply a safe environment to be... free.

[@OleandyrTheGreatDragonGod]

Astarion's so hot, if this were a choice in the game, I would have kissed him the moment he pins your PC to the ground when you first meet him. XD

[@Mmogurl]

LOL.. I could just see that.. "Why hello there." *smooch* he'd be like.. "What in the hells?!" xD or maybe not.. he does warm up like really fast if you say "now we're caught up" so he might be down.

[@PKFl4sh]

Here's hoping that level of overt flirtation will be an option for Bards. :^)

[@rramona88]

His voice actor resembles so much with Tom Ellis in his role in Lucifer it just makes Astarion instantly even more stupidly attractive and distracting

[@Wolfie-vu9tq]

My thoughts exactly oh my gooood

[@cecilebousselat8192]

I thought so too !

[@molliethomas2585]

"Detective!"

[@Alczix]

Thought the same thing immiedietly 😍

[@isabellp.5730]

Me too! Like ughHHhh

[@brendagalvaomartinsnunes4440]

As if I wasn't dead already the "yes, darling? need something" killed me even more so

[@nicoledemers9110]

"need something? Or do you just miss me?" Both, definitely both.

[@CeaseEcho]

They need a repeatable kiss or pounce on demand cut scence post party night. Similar to what we had with Cullen in Inquistion. What else is the Underdark good for than to go for a "walk" hand in hand with smirks into the shadows?

[@yan-bu8gm]

That "cheeky little pup" line killed me.

[@Mmogurl]

xD I know right?!

[@MintyCow101]

i really hope the romances get more flushed out? like i really want to see Astarion get love dovey with you, jealous if other guys flirt with you, protective and wants to see you happy, tells you HE LOVES YOUUU AAHHH.

[@Mmogurl]

Oh yes.. me too

[@coffeepowered6033]

I hope you mean fleshed out lol flushed implies you want them going down the toilet.

[@alonasharakhmatova8971]

I doubt that wanting to see the MC happy would be very in character for him, but may be in the end it would have been nice. I guess what you are describing is something that can be expected from Wyll or maybe Gale. I would rather expect Astarion to get bitter and possessive at best:D Telling us he loves us would be amazing however it would make sense somewhere near the end,.

[@shyguywearingtie5491]

@@alonasharakhmatova8971 I also wouldn't expect it based on what we have seen so far but you never know, just look at Sebille from DOS2.

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

"You want to be known. To be *tasted*." I'd have tackled him to the floor for that line alone. GEEZ.

[@GermLoc]

O.K. be honest now....how long after you saw the romance scene with Astarion did you start putting together an Astarion cosplay outfit for your husband?

[@Mmogurl]

HAHAHAHA - legit made me laugh out loud.. A slow, maniacal laugh xD

[@GermLoc]

@@Mmogurl =)

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Don’t give me ideas >:( Please :(

[@BiRios]

I can’t believe the same man that voices Gavin Reed and Elijah Kamski from Detroit: Become Human voices this heck of a suave noble prick (that we all love).

[@rowanlee1619]

Honestly, Neil has a really smooth voice anyway. He knows how to amp up his sexy factor lol

[@ly_wolfbarer]

The new patch actually has you in the forest with him, so no more snoring or nosy companions. And the song down, down, down by the river with the wailing ladies sing is just beautiful.

[@Mmogurl]

Oh nice! I'll have to get a new one then. As is I'm working through the 'evil game' right now and there's actually new dialogue at the camp scene too.

[@ly_wolfbarer]

@@Mmogurl ooooo nice

[@liithium7377]

I acctually got a slightly different option 2. in "under construction" dialog. In stead of "bare your neck, inviting him" I got "Push him to the ground, inviting him to unleash the animal"...the rest of the dialog seems the same so i wonder, is this due to the patch as well? Anyone else got a different option there?

[@ly_wolfbarer]

@@liithium7377 I believe it is due to the patch.

[@Mmogurl]

@@liithium7377 Yeah, I was just reloading an old save to see what they changed and saw that unleash the animal bit. I was hoping they added in more of the scene though since I just saw Minthara's romance and there was quite the bit of nudity in it. No luck :(

[@bearhalla]

Like I understand!!! I saw his design and was like, "hmm not really my typ-". And then I heard his voice and he tried to kill me and I was in love.

[@Mmogurl]

Astarion is just swoonworthy.. I have seen his scenes a million times now and it still gets me.

[@megakaren2160]

Lae'zel - In the morning you will wonder how my lips tasted. MC - Oh, yeah... such a shame. Hey, Astarion! Let's go.

[@Pagansong]

Omg! His greeting after the night. Holy hells that was hot

[@Mmogurl]

Right?

[@Daelyah]

Yo, but I've been a sucker for this ponce ever since they first showed him off while playing him...and I'm just like, "Vampirespawn? Floofy white hair? I like him already!" ...and THEN the voice eventually kicked in. Hooooh, DAMN, I have been lost for him since! 😌🖤

[@Mmogurl]

hahah the floofy white hair. He's just the funniest of everyone too.. cracks me up some of the stuff he says, but that voice is just dayyyum

[@radical9799]

I was shock to find out you only were Interested in Alistair when astarian gives major zevran and dorian vibes

[@Mmogurl]

It's not so much about who they remind me of, but the depth of the individual romance. One of the things I think the other romances lacked, was being involved with you in the story. In DAO, you and Alistair were the only grey wardens for miles.. and it falls on one of you to stop the archdemon. You're together from the beginning, fighting for the same thing, it's definitely a bonding experience. On top of that, I really appreciated his character. It felt like you were actually getting to know him. Zevran felt like a shallow romance by comparison.. It was alright, you know, but it never felt entirely serious the way it did with Alistair for me. Maybe that was just my bias since I went with A first? I adored Dorian to be fair, but it kind of killed me that I couldn't romance him first time through without mods. I totally would have, and even thought you could until he was like nope.. sorry I'm gay... but I like flirting. Felt kind of led on, but was like.. alright whatever. Astarion reminds me the most of Alistair because it is the only romance out of them all that has me completely smitten.. You're also both infected with the tadpoles, and in that sense you're more involved with the story as are all of the companions. The romance has the same feel of getting to know him for the better and feeling intimate. Just my opinion, everyone is entitled to their own!

[@radical9799]

@@Mmogurl lol, I always saw Alistair as the big brother I never had couldn't dream of romancing him, I see him more similar to dorian with the "parental issues" I feel that's gonna play a major role in the romance based on how the player handles the situation like what happened with dorian or more similar to zevran considering they are very open and honest about their wants while at the same time they dont like the character rushing important story like with zevran and his.... ex and astarion and his master, idk but I'm getting major vibes that when the full game releases that you might get brownie points for waiting and letting astarion tell you about his scars himself but well just have to wait and see what happens when the full thing comes out 😽

[@Anwell100]

@@Mmogurl This is so spot on on what I felt about Alistair. First comrades in arms. Then friends. Only then something more. He was the character that was on the journey with you from the the very beginning. This makes me optimistic for this romance.

[@Magmakojote]

@@Mmogurl I recently played through DAO again and chose Zevran over Alistair (for the first time) and the end slides were quite cool. Apparently my Grey Warden decided to go to Antiva with Zevran and kill the Queen or something? Basically taking down a nation for Zevran, pretty funny :D

[@margotdelabroise523]

@@Mmogurl In terms of depth of relationship I think Solas is the winner. Granted we all wanted to punch him very hard but I also felt his pain while playing that last scene in Tresspasser. I could definitely see myself still loving him despite what he did if I were the inquisitor. I loved Alistair but for me Solas is a whole other level.

[@phugindomas]

I'm straight and a video game character has me questioning myself. This is gonna be the next Dragon Age Origins and it'll revolutionize the style just like DAO did.

[@mother.nothingness]

Okay, i'm buying this game just to romance him. And he also gave me strong Dorian vibes, and i LOVE Dorian

[@margisama]

[@SynysterShadows1213]

Having a romantic moment and *Shadowheart disapproves*. She's watching you guys from her tent XD

[@skvaderarts7009]

"Under construction" *NOOO I WAS SO READY!!*

[@Mmogurl]

xD I'm still ready

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

The placeholder for that scene should be Astley...

[@Jyoka]

I'm so relieved I'm not the only one being crazy about that vampire.

[@Mmogurl]

Definitely not alone! Have you see how many comments this video has from swooning people? xD

[@destinyrose9237]

You're swooning, and I'm right there with you sister. Never mind more cutscenes though, we need the full flipping game. It's taking all my self control not to buy the early access version because I want to play the whole thing. Anymore scenes like this and I'll say 'sod it, I'm playing this game.'.

[@Mmogurl]

Hahaha - I'd say it's worth it right now in Early Access because there is so much to do, but I totally understand wanting the full game. I'm dying to know where it's going and want to see what more there will be not just with the story but the romances as well! So far, they've done such a good job!

[@destinyrose9237]

I know right? I'm loving astarion and I'm hoping he and the main character get a happy ending though. I don't want them to turn into mind flayers or die because of Cazador. And is it just me or is everyone really looking forward to more romance scenes? I can't wait for the first kiss.

[@Mmogurl]

@@destinyrose9237 I know?! So far I've just been kissed by Gale.. in the eye.. and that's not very romantic xD I'm hoping there will be a lot of options in terms of choices..and maybe the first time through you might stumble into a bad ending, but once you know what to do, you can get where you need to be. Very excited for more :D

[@destinyrose9237]

I hope so. I bought the early access version after all, but had to ask for a refund because I couldn't play it, it was too buggy. I was gutted because I only made it as far as meeting shadowheart after the crash. But I still want to try it when the full release comes out, hopefully I'll have worked out how to play it by then.

[@Hella9318]

I feel you on a spiritual level sis, we gotta stay strong. We got to resist and be the few that will experience the finished game! So far I'm not doing great ahaha

[@ZeCarnevilCat]

I'm totally fangirling here with you sis XD I can't wait to see what they have in store for this character, I just love him. Deep down I'm sure he's a big softy, under all that brag (the scene were he ask to bite you really hit me in the feels)

[@citrum111]

guuuurl I feel you. I planned to romance different companions in different playthoughs, but I just CAN'T do it, it's always Astarion for me. I liked him when Larian first showed us the game (when Swen played as Astarion), but I didn't expect that I'll have such a huge crush on him. I'll even agree to be his vampire thrall , whatever

[@Mmogurl]

Right? Like it's kind of not cool, but it's cool, whatever. LOL. Odds are, he'd probably be a pretty good master since he had to deal with being tortured for 200 years. He'd be like.. yeah you can just do whatever. I was the same way with Alistair though in DAO - his romance was just so perfect and I loved his involvement in the story as well. It always felt wrong to have a playthrough and not romance him. Even on my games here when I'm actively trying to romance others.. I still always work on his approval and save the backup option! haha

[@citrum111]

@@Mmogurl ha! It's hard to roleplay some hero now in BG3 because of his approval, yes XD And I'm sure he'll be a good master, actually I don't think that he would want to keep "Tav" as a thrall if he becomes a true vampire, I believe he genuinely likes her (well, in my case it's always her) and besides he is genuinely grateful for 'the gift', hehehe. I hope we still wil be able to get a good ending with him if we actively use tadpole powers. I'll count it as a good ending if my pc and A. will not turn into some monsters and will stay together. It will be hearbreaking if we'll go through the whole game, and will continue the romance, only to some gruesome end because characters used their ilithid powers. (I romanced Zevran in my first DAO pt, it was good, but I can't say that I liked him as much as I like Astarion now and it didn't stop me from romancing other characters in DAO in other pts).

[@Daelyah]

YES, MOOD! *BIG! MOOD!* 🖤

[@zachanikwano]

Okay that moment after he sips the wine and is all like. “Thanks I hate it.” Got me. Thought he’d be a closet good guy pretending to be bad, but nah. Funniest thing.

[@Mmogurl]

I love how you can try the wine and be like.. yep that sucks. Astarion has different dialogue when you have the bad guy game too at this celebration, which is markedly different.. your guests I mean! Will have a video on that soon. I have a lot I'm working on atm

[@carols9892]

@@Mmogurl You're working on the other party video? nice! I can't wait to see what you think about his behavior, it's so different there :o

[@jungkookslefttoenail]

4:35 Use this as your "please~?" spam button so you can repeatedly cry yourself to sleep and admire this man's voice. Neil really did a good job voicing him. Absolutely not disappointed and yes I'm definitely adding Astarion to my "white-haired characters that i have simped for ungodly levels this quarantine" list.

[@lilscenechick1995]

Me: It was just a one night stand, right? I'm not falling in love with him. Nope. That's not what's happening. Astarion: Hello, lover. Me: 🥺💖

[@CherieSOL]

Oh yes, I need more Astarion! I too have not been swoon like this since Alistair.. :D I hope the RP lovestorys goes a lot deeper and frequent in the final game..

[@Mmogurl]

Yay, I'm not alone with that then. It's funny because other romances in DA have been decent, but didn't get me anywhere near as much as Alistair's did.. and now we finally have a suitable rival!

[@jacqulinestille183]

you're the reason I bought Baldurs gate 3 for astarion because you showed him to me. i am definitely smitten.

[@sir_paranoia]

I have known about this game for 1 hour and its now on my wishlist with my face red by fangirling to much.

[@Mmogurl]

xD Poor thing!

[@shelbycass9077]

Dead ass I screamed when he said “hello, lover.” For the first time.

[@Mmogurl]

OMG I know! I melted.. He's the only one who even changes his greeting so far too!

[@ichbinben.]

I love him! I really hope there's a way to get a happy ending for this romance. I can see him becoming my new Zevran. I find it so hard to choose anyone but Zevran when I replay DA Origins, and I bet it's going to be the same with him. I guess I just have a thing for flirtatious, morally grey elves with a tragic backstory. And that voice! I can't wait for the full game to be released!

[@Mmogurl]

Hehe, same for me but with Alistair instead.. I know they're not alike personality-wise.. but it's the same sort of .. can't resist them romance.

[@Greystorm1619]

Ok along with this dude I just love the funny subtle facial expressions the player character gives in response to each line, it really adds a lot to these scenes. I don’t see a lot of games doing that unless the player has spoken dialogue, so it’s just really refreshing to see.

[@RunningGladeXStray]

I love this channel, its nice to have people to SIMP with :D

[@Mmogurl]

I would beg to differ.. Astarion is not mediocre p$%sy xD Let's go with SISD - You can probably figure out what that stands for! The S is for Superior.. Also thanks! I love talking with you guys too!

[@Crensler]

Astarion's voice really is enough to make anyone swoon xD

[@Mmogurl]

Truth - still I remember making this video and feeling sort of embarrassed about fangirling. It's funny how many people ended up agreeing with me.

[@Crensler]

@@Mmogurl It's just so smooth, so sensual, so warm and I just wanna wrap myself in it like a blanket >w

[@6_checkmate_9]

As soon as i saw his face in the trailer for the first time, i was hooked. Then when my pc met him...😳 I really am anxious for next year when the full game is said to be released. I feel like i will shed some tears but it will be worth it🤗

[@MintyCow101]

bruh this character is my whole entire type my god, just when i think i cant fall for any more video game characters i find this smooth boi in my recommended FUCK

[@Mmogurl]

I know the feels

[@jademcl4727]

"initially I didn't like the idea of forcing him to say please and then saying 'good boy' like he was some dog." me: *sweats in femdom*

[@merakkin]

Ok like, the VA is awesome but like LOOK AT HIS EXPRESSIONS OMG IS SO WELL DONE

[@Mmogurl]

You should see how much better they look in patch 3. Lighting was added and they seemed to tweak many of the expressions.

[@radical9799]

I feel like asking him about the scars is going to get you closer on a personal level to show that you care about him and not just about some good fun might play a part in future scenes but idk that's what I'd do if I'd wrote the story he comes in a few approvals later like dorian referencing the scars in further detail and opening up on how truly horrible his master was

[@starry65]

i romanced shadowheart so far (planning to do another playthrough for astarion) and i was disappointed that shadowheart said she regretted it too. i wanted to make sure i wasn't coming on too strong so i redid the romance scene to let her initiate the kiss. however, she said she still regretted it. i think shadowheart is going to be a morrigan who starts out as an ice queen but becomes more sentimental over the course of the game. she approves and says it's sweet when the PC remembers little things about her such as she likes night orchids and can't swim. i think she feels guilty that she enjoyed having an intimate moment with the PC because she's been taught not to do anything that distracts from shar. i saw a theory that shar may be the absolute. if that's true, shadowheart would have to reevaluate a lot of things in her life. shadowheart still has memories that she can't remember because she gave them up to shar. i've seen lots of theories like her memories are her time spent as a cleric of selune or her memories are the tough times she had during childhood (since she has the urchin tag). she has a dream about having complete power over her enemies. it seems to me she wants power because she's been powerless for most of her life (urchin tag). however, she disapproves of using the tadpole after that dream so it's possible the romance path will end happily. i think she is trying to come across as a strong practical cleric but she is secretly a regular girl who desires having a connection with another person after being in an environment where secrecy is the norm. gale mentions it seems she is on the brink of blooming into a nightshade or a rose so maybe the PC will be able to determine where her story goes.

[@liithium7377]

I think this will be true for all companions but from what I've seen so far with Shadowheart and Astarion, it's showing quite early on. There is defenitly a hint that their personality and attitude will change depending on your actions. I was quite shocked when I watched Astarion's romance scene if you side with Goblins.The romance lines are seemingly the same but his tone, the way he delivers the lines changes completly! He sounds manipulative and cynical. He's down right angry if you make him say "please". It was kind of scary actually.

[@Mmogurl]

Yeah, I haven't done the Shadowheart romance at all.. except one time I got the option to say something and she said she'd tire me out. She keeps just leaving my party though. 2/3 games so far she just disappears! I usually prefer Lae'zel over her, and they disagree on everything..so it's hard to keep them all happy. I could definitely see the Morrigan angle though..apparently there is a lot of dialogue with her if you bring her into the moon temple under the goblin camp.. I barely ever use her in my party though. Might have to drag her around some.

[@starry65]

@@Mmogurl there's some special dialogue with her and a cleric of selune so i may have to roll a selunite to see what happens.

[@tainadeoliveira]

I can't resist Astarion's smoothness. It feels kinda bad that he treats you with such distate earlier in the game, but getting on his good side feels amazing later on His dark humor always amuses me too lol I'm looking forward for more romance content with him, there are so many possibilities as you said

[@Mmogurl]

When I first played the game, I thought Astarion was such a sullen jerk.. always being like "What do you want? "You're staring at me again.." After seeing the rest of his story though, I find it kind of funny now. I'm like awww, cute futsy Astarion xD

[@Sedines]

@@Mmogurl Someone on reddit said it was a bug that you get his "low approval" greetings when he's at neutral.

[@NoOneReallySpecial]

His constant "Yes, Darling?" and "Yes, Lover?" just had me swooning. I literally just can't with him. I have to come to KZbin to see the other romances because I just cant romance anyone else. My husband laughs cause of course I fell for the vampire. He's pretty much the Garrus/Zevran of this game.

[@Debble]

That voice. Damn. Never heard of these games but now getting them right away

[@Mmogurl]

Run! Don't Walk! :D

[@Debble]

@@Mmogurl depends is this godlike creatures in precious enstallments or do I need to wait for them to release this fully

[@ilanat55]

I`m sorry, but the snores are really killing the mood 😂 "...I think you want to be known...*hrpsshchh* to be tasted...*hrrrr...*"

[@alinazhidil9817]

'...it's probably worth saving beforehand...' bold of you to assume I don't save before every interaction with Astarion. The real question here is whether I'm ready to lose on killing the goblin leaders progress to get that star gazing scene...

[@Mmogurl]

The star gazing scene is weird.. it doesn't seem to have to do with the goblins at all. It seems it happens on the 2nd night..if you're still at neutral, but have been getting a lot of approval from him. Once you hit medium, it doesn't seem to trigger. My last game I missed it completely because I did a lot before going back to camp. I haven't 100% ironed it out yet, but I can say both times I got it to trigger, I hadn't done much, if any, of the main story yet. GL! Also - I hit f5 like it's going out of style. ^_^

[@alinazhidil9817]

@@Mmogurl ugh I literally started a new playthrough just to romance Astarion, and it’s kinda frustrating that there is no reliable way to trigger all the scenes. I’m going to camp all the damn time now! I thought that because he speaks of going to find the crach this seen may trigger if you pick up Laizel and start this quest. However, if you finish with the goblin camp the dude you need to talk to will leave Druids’ grove, so, that’s why I want to try a reload... I also can’t figure out what triggers different reactions when you let a Loviathar priest whip you - in my playthrough Astarion only commented on me ‘having so much blood’ and Shadowheart commented that he shouldn’t lick his lips, but I saw a video where he doesn’t say that, but instead comments on the whipping itself. Does it happen if you don’t know that he’s a vampire? Or depends on approval? Or why I can’t read his thought after the bad dream scene despite using a scroll... It’s all to confusing for my gentle heart.

[@rramona88]

@@alinazhidil9817 Apparently the stargaze scene triggers after you get the information about the gyth from Zorru in the druid grove , not sure if Astarion needs to be in the party with you when you interrogate the thiefling tho.Also for the Loviathar scene it seems that Shadowheart has dialogue riority , you should try swapping companions for that scene :)

[@alinazhidil9817]

@@rramona88 it must happen somewhat early in the playthrough tho - I tried triggering it after doing quite a bit of progress, and nothing happened

[@natalierobertsart]

I’ve never even heard of this game before yet somehow now I would die for this fluffy vampire man. I love astarion completely he is hilarious 🥰

[@huntera.4623]

I loveeee him. Definitely one of my new favorites fictional characters.

[@christina4558]

MAN I DON'T KNOW THIS GAME AND NEVER KNOW HIM BEFORE BUT I WOULD ABSOLUTELY ROMANCE HIM!

[@Mmogurl]

You should get the game and say Hi to him. I warn you he sulks a little bit at first, but when he warms up to you, he's divine!

[@devi8675]

OMG, I love Astarion and hope he really cares about PC, not only wants to fun. Sometimes I think he could leave you for freedom, independence etc but really really hope Larian wouldn't do it to us. :D

[@Mmogurl]

He better not! :O

[@nicwin4006]

If you tell him you only want a night of fun, and don't 'nod' at him when he asks you if you want to lose yourself in him, he gets really disappointed. He responds with 'Fine. Then let's have fun.' With a blank look on his face and a snarky tone. Gives the impression that he actually does care. And I'm very glad.

[@Savannieb00]

Another thing too. During the scene where you find out he's a vampire he literally pleads he isn't a monster and tells your character that you can trust him. Or when he express his feelings about the group going their separate ways after the tadpole is gone. How he lowkey likes traveling with you. Overall I think Larian studio s his going to give us an epic Astarion romance... We just got to be willing to work for our pale little elf..💕💕💕

[@gravytrainn]

He’s basically Solas from Dragon Age 3 with hair and sharp teeth: kind of hard to get along with, smooth as silk, only Astairon won’t leave you broken hearted and without an arm

[@isbammoi3358]

Damn, this boy takes me BACK to the days of Zevran lol, so I am TOTALLY echoing you 100%. I'm so excited to play this in it's full glory one day.

[@AnoukhHellstream]

Why am i getting flirty Bard vibes off him? xD But i agree. Astarion will be my go to romance option whenever i can afford this game xD

[@nicwin4006]

I think I mentioned this in one of your other vids but if you're a tiefling and know about his scars already from his nightmare he had previously, you get another interesting response from him. You can ask him about his scars and he doesn't get offended. You can ask him why it's written in Infernal - saying that normally that's devil's tongue. He seems shocked to find out what language it is and considers the conversation 'pillow talk'. I liked the tiefling ending a little better than him asking me to not tell the others about our 'tryst'. Seems to bring the two of you a little closer, even if it's only in my tiefling's head lol. Another sidenote, if you share a moment in the weave with Gale and later choose to spend the night with Astarion - Gale asks to sleep with you *the night after* you sleep with Astarion, when he normally tells you about his condition. I was shocked. You can choose to sleep with Gale or tell him that you won't betray Astarion. There are so many layers that I didn't anticipate with this romance thing in this game. I was so impressed. (Naturally I would never betray my boy, don't need a bite I didn't ask for ;) )

[@Mmogurl]

Wow really!? It's funny, my first game with my tiefling, I liked Gale a lot at first, and then once Astarion stopped being sullen with me after the bite, I was like.. hey he's really cool and I like him. So that first night was really hard to choose.. To find out.. I could have had BOTH! I might need to do a video for that because I still have my saves LOL Thanks for the info! I know what you mean though. I was like that with Alistair in DAO - like I'd check out the other romances, but when they came to me saying make a choice - i'd be like OK! I do the same with Asta.. might see their scene, but reload and pick Asta again xD

[@wynnryder77]

I haven't played the game, but Astarion alone wants me to get it so bad. He seems so amazing!

[@crispychaos6768]

I have never been so in love with a fictional character before. I mean it never happens for me, I didn't faun over Harry Potter, Edward Cullen, Captain America, Dean Winchester, Lucifer, etc. But Astarion, I can't seem to keep my eyes off him, I just love how they created him and his voice is sexy incarnate.

[@Embernie101]

I would die for this man! XD Omg his voice!

[@nicaroni]

this vid was recommended to me, ive never heard of this game before now but he’s so find. i wont him so bad. that “Please?” killed me

[@_iris1328]

I don't know how many times I've watched your video.😅 I love the content and enjoy your commentary. 😊

[@Mmogurl]

Thank you

[@TheBloodofAges]

I'm glad that someone else openly and shamelessly simps for these elves. 🥰

[@xanatricebass2741]

Omg alistair is awesome I also loved zevran , Cullen, solas, fenris, and iron bull

[@feyefall4855]

Man, even I'm into this guy, and I have a crippling fear of vampires.

[@Mmogurl]

He might help you get over that fear ;D

[@radical9799]

Hes EVERYTHING XD

[@Pironesia]

That "please" KILLED ME

[@Mmogurl]

i KNOW! :D

[@CelesStrife]

He is very smooth, might have to play this when it is fully done!

[@Mmogurl]

There's a LOT there to play now, especially for an early access. I've played 150 hours so far, but I'm kind of obsessed haha. Absolutely love games like this and there is a lot of variation in how the game will play out based on your choices.

[@CelesStrife]

@@Mmogurl Oh really? Ok then I might give it a go earlier than, I was just hearing a lot of complaints about it so far.

[@vamathi]

@@CelesStrife people that are into it are too busy playing when they can instead of complaining online :) but there is plenty of positive feedback to warrant an early access playthrough... or if you are like me, 10.

[@Mmogurl]

@@vamathi @CelesStrife Yeah, what Vamathi said. I haven't even bothered looking into any reviews about the game, because why bother? I've played for so much already and you can only get to level 4 right now! Can't make some people happy, but I'm really happy and I'm not that easy to please in what I want from games. So, imo at least, they're doing something really right.

[@GermLoc]

I'm sticking to my guns here and flat out refuse to play until a completed release is public. Mind you in the meantime I've probably watched every single full playthrough of early access' act 1 of BG3 i've been able to locate on KZbin. Mmogurl is 100% in saying there's a ton of content already. The amount of difference in which nearly EVERY interaction of quest or any ability for the player to make choices within the game even in just this early access of only the very first act of this game has had every play I've seen add a crap ton of alternate story choices or outcomes that vary insanely wide from any other play through. This game has given expectations for its final version a mighty high bar to get across. But I'll be getting a ladder if need to in order to stride that bar for my own eventual play.

[@lizzy16729]

I'm committing myself to two playthroughs for a gale and astarion romance when the game fully comes out. love love loooove those two :D

[@Mmogurl]

I agree. I'm starting to really like Wyll too, but I'm having so much trouble getting his romance to trigger. I have seen so many more of his scenes this last playthrough tho. I feel kind of bad for the guys honestly.. SH and Lae'zel are kind of mean o_o

[@Nirraart]

I’m 37 y/o a little bit too old to fall in love with a fictional character, but dang, Astarion, you r my first.

[@curlymantis]

Astarion speaks and I rip my clothes off

[@Persnicut]

This singlehandedly convinced me to get into Baldur's Gate. I had no idea it was literally D&D??? I thought it was just another fantasy video game series.

[@bolikde9389]

Astarions Voice Actor is Neil Newbon.

[@PandoraWolveCrow]

Him, reminds me of the Lucifer actor voice. In Lucifer

[@PandoraWolveCrow]

And à little Dorian and Zev or Fenris

[@banane2279]

4:37 I wouldn't have had the guts to resist the temptation of saying no

[@brookeyoung5343]

Jeez, it’s like someone took my Vampire-Elf-Voice Kink-Smooth Talking obsession and made it into a persona 🥰🙊🙈💕

[@Mmogurl]

Smooth talking is the best kind of talking! I still remember being the only girl I knew that was completely smitten with Billy Zane because of that scene from Demon Knight where he seduces Jada.. God dang that voice was so smooth

[@brookeyoung5343]

@@Mmogurl It’s the sole reason I romanced Solas from DA:I 😂 not gonna lie. Thought he’d be the shy-slightly sarcastic-scholarly type-then Indomitable Wills were brought into conversation😏🙈💕

[@Sarafimm2]

He reminds me of David Bowie. Labyrinth era Bowie when he'd had a few decades to perfect his voice, tone, and movements--and writers who had weeks if not months to perfect his dialogue.

[@i_will_not_elaborate]

Oh my God! He's the voice of Elijah Kamski from D:BH

[@dariak.9430]

I just noticed something. You know who else calls you a cheeky little pup? Auntie Ethel ;)

[@1224w]

And Cazador calls Astarion darling....

[@dariak.9430]

@@1224w Well, yea, it is an old comment but at this point I think Astarion is still controlled by Cazador. This theory makes this "romance" a little less romantic...yikes.

[@asmalltalk]

I'm a sucker for good romances in games and this def got me 👀. I loved Alistair, Fenris and Cullen (DA:I). Man this dude is smooth, might as well buy the game solely for him! lol

[@Mmogurl]

*Astarion approves*

[@chuohno7945]

I've never played video games... But I might need to start... Everything about this man makes me wanna know what's going on...

[@Mmogurl]

Never?1 What?! Never played... video games?! We need to fix that.. like RIGHT NOW! I've been playing since I was 5 and will be playing until I'm an old lady! I regret nothing ^_^

[@Nirraart]

@@Mmogurl I haven’t played video games in 10+ years, but Astarion made me remember the old times lol

[@radical9799]

Anyone picture just a still frame of astarian and then he looks up and a mountain of underwear just falls on him like a avalanche

[@oneracwho]

the voice is like lucifer tom ellis ...AND I LOVE IT

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

At 6:52, the “Under Construction” scene, they changed the dialogue of option 2. It’s now: 2. Push him to the ground, inviting him to unleash the animal. Went back in my save files for this lmao

[@Mmogurl]

Yeah, I have a newer video where you can romance both Astarion and Gale in the same game, and I have Astarion's new scene in there. I was super happy with it not being around the snoring people anymore too!

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

@@Mmogurl Yeah, that noise was annoying lmao. And I’ll check it out.

[@xXGamermanXxX]

wait a min..I think Astarion in 6:10 he is trying to use hypnosis on you. I think his ultimate gain is trying to use you for power to go against his master. Idk just how he's waving his hand at you.

[@gabszonha]

I FEEL YOU GIRL

[@rosie4155]

I tried to sleep with him in my playthrough after the party even picked most of the same options but he told me "its not you, its me....i have standards" and it hurt sm ngl also his fucking voice GETS me everytime like fuck man

[@bartoszaureola45]

.. i will buy this game just to find all interactions with him ... AND I WONT FEAL ANY REGRETS

[@Nayukhuut]

*coughs* I may or may not have done that... I was on the fence about getting the game, and then I saw Astarion. No regrets. I melt a little every time he calls me "dear" :)

[@DragoDerRebellXD]

I...love him.... 🥺💖 I know nothing about the game. Just clicked on a random "what happens if you let him bite you" video in my recommended and watched it bc the graphics of the thumbnail of his face looked so damn good and THATS IT. THAT WAS ENOUGH TO SEND ME INTO AN HOUR LONG KZbin SEARCH SO I CAN SEE MORE OF HIM AND THEN I WENT TO LOOK FOR FANART simp is my zodiac sign I fucking guess

[@Mmogurl]

hahaha - aww, it's alright to be smitten with a hot VG dude. You should definitely play the game though! It's much better to experience it in person :)

[@Dark-Lord-Of-The-Sith]

Shadowheart is the first NPC in a long time I have carried about. Have done a lot of Save Scumming to keep her happy, so I can relate. LOL

[@mehwhatever9726]

I think the structure of each character's romance will be similar to Divinity 2 where they would have a break-up route at the end of their personal quest (For example with Sebille when she has to chose whever or not she should become a mother tree, wich would result in not being able to stay together with the protag. Similar goes for Red Prince were he'd have to chose between you and Red Princess, though with others it seemed less of a dilemma, like with Louse you just need to get rid of the demon possessing her and for Ifaan it's all about killing Alexander). Here it's probably gonna come down to winning your romance interest over whoever their ex is... If every male companion will be like that, then it's kinda repetitive and would make their personal quests less ineresting for some people (Like me), but maybe they'll have some unique sides as well.

[@joesteel7409]

Wow, he's the one. so smooth, I love me some Vampire action.

[@brittany830]

When you said the thing about feeling like you'll never fall for another companion, I have never related more. It's exactly how I felt about Solas from DA Inquistion. I played Divinity Original Sin, went back and played the other DA games, tried 2 other RPGs I can't even remember the name of- Nothing! No swooning. And then Astarion came along. 💕😂

[@DaLilShorty8999]

I knew it was going to be him before I even played 💋

[@Mathenaut]

In FR, Vampire Spawn can't make further spawn. They only make.. uhh, monsters. You'd need a full-on vampire, though that comes with it's own set of issues. Also I didn't get the mistake line with Shadowheart, interesting.

[@Curious.Badger]

he helped us through 2020

[@Artsy00]

I'm already swoon and loving him!

[@rochellerodriguez6431]

I love Astarion because for once I am motivated to do a proper evil playthrough. Usually I'm too much of a softie to go through with it but he really loves you best if you are a complete monster lol. He's definitely chaotic evil (or at least chaotic neutral) but I get the appeal. I like that the preferences of the companions are so different because it encourages replay like this.

[@Mmogurl]

Make sure you get his approval up before going heavy into the evil game story objectives - because I found mine to be glitchy and I was frustrated that when I had the camp scene, nobody would spend the night with me. And when I tried to go back and raise approval and then continue the game - raiding the grove - it completely glitched out on me and I couldn't continue the quest. It is fun though - how different it is!

[@rochellerodriguez6431]

@@Mmogurl Thanks for the tips! I don't know how but the goblin party scene still worked for me but the battle beforehand was glitchy for sure. I actually had more trouble triggering the teifling party on my good playthrough because I hadn't seen a Wyll scene yet.