Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 players are breaking up with Astarion over horrible Dark Urge pet name Larian StudiosBaldur\u2019s Gate 3 players have always loved Astarion\u2019s witty banter, but a questionable nickname in the Dark Urge storyline has many rethinking their romantic choices entirely. Astarion remains one of the most popular romanceable characters in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. But while he\u2019s adored by many, the pale, morally ambiguous vampire spawns heated debates \u2013 especially if players choose to ascend him in Act 3, turning him into an absolute toxic nightmare. As if having a power-hungry vampire boyfriend wasn\u2019t enough, players who take on the Dark Urge storyline are now being confronted with a new, equally ridiculous dilemma: Astarion\u2019s new pet name for them. The Dark Urge origin allows players to embrace their inner villain, but nobody was prepared for Astarion\u2019s attempt at a loving nickname: \u201cBhaal babe.\u201d On Reddit, Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 players found this both hilarious and disturbing. Several urged the original poster to send Astarion packing after the nickname. \u201cI need you to stay at the camp for a while,\u201d one commenter suggested. Another chimed in, \u201cJust\u2026 just go to your tent and think about what you\u2019ve done.\u201d One witty player even joked, \u201ckicks him in the bhaals,\u201d because what else can you do when faced with such an insult from your partner? Players also noticed Shadowheart\u2019s animated disapproval, her face practically screaming, \u201cDid I hear that right?\u201d \u2013 a sentiment many players seemed to share. So far, nothing can top this vampire\u2019s iconic \u201cdarling,\u201d so perhaps he should just stick to that. And as if the Dark Urge chaos wasn\u2019t enough, Patch 7 has added new cutscenes for evil endings. Yet, to fans\u2019 dismay, it painfully confirmed what many feared: Alfira, the beloved bard, won\u2019t stick around as a permanent companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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