never before have I felt more connected to that post that goes like "there is always a platonic explanation for this" with the aromantic flag overlay than I have playing Fields of Mistria and getting to the eight heart events with characters i fully intend to to look in the eyes and say "You're my best friend that is why I went looking for you in the dangerous mines. That is why I helped nurture this flower fed on feelings with you. You are what made this town feel like home, and I'm so lucky I could do that for you too."
like i understand that it feels a little silly having these clearly very built up moments with these characters that culturally feel very romantically geared, but also after bg3 I'm so relieved to play a game where you're able to go "you mean everything to me and I love you but am not IN love with you" and have that be important and meaningful and not a let down to the npc. This is awesome I love this game.
















