I’m currently in Act 2 of the game and just experienced the romance scene with Gale. I really want to explore a relationship with Astarion, but I’m worried that having had the scene with Gale might negatively impact my chance with Astarion. Am I locked into Gale now? Also, if I continue pursuing Astarion, will Gale confront me about it? I don’t want to ruin my friendship with him by choosing Astarion over Gale. I do save scum, so I can always go back if needed. I’d love to hear what you all think about who I should go for based on your experiences!
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If it comes down to friendship and how they handle breakups, Astarion is definitely more chill. Continuing with Gale is a safer bet if you want to keep that friendship intact. Astarion might be fine staying friends if you reject him, but Gale really feels deeply and will likely shut you out if you end things with him after getting closer. Just note that depending on the scenes you’ve had, you might’ve already locked out of Astarion’s romance due to timing with Gale’s scene.
Just to clarify, are you sure you’re actually in Act 2? Act 2 kicks off when you enter the Shadowcursed lands. If you had an intimate moment with Astarion before that, you should still be good to pursue him. Gale’s act 2 romance events happen when you reach the Moonrise. If you’ve had a scene with Gale where you two got close, you’ll eventually face an ultimatum from Astarion or Gale, and you’ll need to pick one. If you’re flirting with both, whoever you get intimate with first will force the other to choose—just a heads up!
Have you kicked off Astarion’s romance yet? If you already committed to Gale, Astarion will confront you about it and expect a decision pretty quickly, which could end things with one or the other depending on your choice. If you go with Astarion after seeing Gale first, it won’t hurt Astarion’s relationship too much, besides some dialogue changes. But Gale will definitely feel it if you leave him hanging after getting close, and he might distance himself afterward.
The last moment I had with Astarion was at the inn after he asked to slip away together. I found online that it wasn’t the moment that officially kicks off the romance, but I’m not entirely sure.
Yeah, I’m definitely in Act 2. What’s strange is that I haven’t even touched Gale’s Heart of the Absolute quest yet, but I still got a scene with him. And I did sleep with Astarion at the party, so I should be clear there.