#bg3 devnotes

[coreene]

Slightly horny. (ONLY SLIGHTLY, NEIL)

This is my all time favourite devnote xD It's from the graveyard night scene.

[elgaladwen]

Oh my godddd me digging through BG3 devnotes is making me learn unwanted truths, like- Dammon secretly enjoyed his time in Avernus??? No I am sorry he is my sweet tortured blacksmith who has nightmares about it constantly, I refuse to believe otherwise!

(Ok, both could be true, like he did learn a lot, I know, and the tooltips on the Flawed Helldusk set did quote him as saying it was worth it. I suppose getting chased out of Elturel for your infernal heritage combined with the events of the game might make this plane not as wonderful feeling either!)

Relevant text from the screenshot:

Player: Sounds like you had an interesting time in the Hells.

Dammon: Some of us had it easier than others. The baker, the schoolmaster - when Elturel was swallowed up, they could do little but survive.

Dammon: As for me, I won't say I enjoyed my time there, but it was certainly… instructional.

Devnote text: He secretly did enjoy it but it would be very gauche to say so

[coreene]

Astarion's siblings reactions post-Cazador fight

I'm not sure how to trigger these dialogues but this is the explanation on top of them

Aurelia

Dalyria

Leon

Violet

Yousen

Pale Petras

[coreene]

I love Lae'zel lol

Lae'zel: Does your species release airborne pheromones upon beginning the courtship dance, Wyll? devnote: with concern I've heard thus is the way with certain birds of paradise and prey. The chemical induces lowered inhibitions between the pair.

Wyll: No. I mean, I don't think so. Would you count a light spritz from a vial of jasmine dust as a pheromone?

Lae'zel: Indubitably.

[coreene]

Act 2 - Astarion comments on Lae'zel's relationship with the player

Romance Party Banter - Astarion commenting on the relationship between Lae'zel and the Avatar in Act 2.

Astarion: So Lae'zel, things seem to be getting serious with you two. Do you have pet names for each other yet? Lae'zel: 'Pet' names? As if we were domesticated animals? Astarion: Gods, you have so much to learn. Repeat after me: honey muffin, sweetie pie, sugarplum. Lae'zel: Honey muffin, sweetie pie - Astarion, do you see all your lovers as food? devnote: As if they're in another language

I love her so much xD

[coreene]

A piece of conversation I found interesting during the confrontation in Cazador's Dungeon

Player: He'll be mine. And I'll be his. Cazador Szarr: Cling to that if you must, but know it is a lie. He's mine. Astarion: He's not wrong. There's always going to be a part of him in me.

The fact that Astarion agrees with Cazador makes me sad ngl

[coreene]

Asking Astarion permission for Halsin

As far as I can tell from the flags, this option should appear regardless if it's spawn or ascended Astarion and it doesn't matter if it's before or after Cazador fight.

Player: You wouldn't believe the conversation I've just had with Halsin... Astarion: Ah, ha ha ha, I was wondering when you were going to ask me about this. Player: It's all right with you? You don't sound fazed... Astarion: The druid is unique. He has a lot of experience with this type of arrangement. Thus, I'm sure it would be quite a harmless affair.

This is the continuation of the above conversation. See how it ends with "jump to node 853". If I understand it correctly node 138 and the following dialogue happens when this conversation happens after Cazador fight.

Astarion: I guessed. The man can't stay quiet about 'enjoying the freedom of Nature's gifts'. I bet he'd outlaw clothing if he could. Player: I wouldn't even consider it if it bothered you. Astarion: I trust you to make choices that are not going to hurt what we have. 1. Player: I want to see what happens with him. Astarion: Honestly, so do I. What an adventure for you! 2. Player: I care for you a great deal. That's never changing. Astarion: After all this, I've realised it's all right if it does change. If anything changes. 3. Player: I don't know what lies ahead, but I trust you, too. Astarion: You're lucky I'm such an open-minded person.

This is the conversation I think majority of us has seen in the game. This conversation happens when you ask Astarion for permission before Cazador fight.

Astarion: I'm happy for you to have as much Halsin as you wish - but I do have one question. It's not because... you know... we haven't... in a while? 1. Player: Gods, I don't want you to think that for a moment. Astarion: I know I was being foolish. But thank you for saying it. 2. Player: I've admired Halsin for a while, that's all it is. Astarion: I'm fairly sure the only one in the camp who hasn't is Withers, but even with him one can never be certain. Even jerky was meat once. 3. Player: He propositioned me out of nowhere - I just want to see where it goes. Astarion: What hovel were you living in, that you didn't see this coming back in the grove? Honestly. But that's fine. devnote: affectionately 4. Player: What I have with you is wholly different and very special to me. Astarion: Aww. 5. Player: I don't want you to feel bad, but I have felt frustrated. Astarion: Oh. Well, you would. Wouldn't you? It makes sense.

This is the end note. As far as I can tell, all of the nodes above will come down to this, so this is what he'll always say when he gives his permission.

Astarion: Go right on with Halsin. Far be it from me to hold your hunger against you. devnote: genuine about it

Been meaning to post this for a while (like six months, oops). A conversation in discord came up, reminding me that I never did so, I finally got to post all of it.

[coreene]

Karlach and Lae'zel's romance banter

Karlach: So githyanki undergarments. Very fashionable.

Lae'zel: The under-harnesses are often used for strapping oneself onto a red dragon.

Karlach: Fashion and function. You lot really have it all figured out.