Unpopular opinion: Minsc is not Good

Thalamond

...rather he is a psychopathic chaotic evil who strikes or attempts to strike down a young group of adventurers who politely decline his demands to go on a dangerous quest to a Fortress packed with savage gnolls.

Imo this guy, despite being the most overrated and stupid character in the whole series, is, as explained above, *also* mis-matched with his alignment. A strong temper, ok, but he should stop himself after a brief burst of anger. This is not what happens when you first meet him. He is a murderer on the level of Bhaal.

And yet, we are forced to believe that he is Charname's good friend at the beginning of BGII. Sorry, this guy has always been more dangerous for humanity than Tiax.

Yigor

I have no problems with Minsc since, normally, I never recruit him. 🤣

Thalamond

Same, but I just have a problem with his alignment and pretended "goodness".

Isewein

I always use that headcanon / misinterpretation when I play a Lawful character and don't want to be saddled with the canon party for the whole of my playthrough (because it's hard to justify dismissing Dynaheir in RP terms once they're in). They simply feel threatened by the brute, hounded by assassins as they are, and either listen to Edwin or simply refuse Minsc, upon which he attacks, so there's no particular issue killing him in self-defence.

And I say this as someone who adores Minsc.

atcDave

Since I pretty much always recruit him, and when I do, I always immediately run off to do his quest… I’ve never had a problem with him. Minsc is always my slightly bonkers buddy.

Yigor

Isewein wrote: »

... and either listen to Edwin or simply refuse Minsc, upon which he attacks, so there's no particular issue killing him in self-defence.

And I say this as someone who adores Minsc.

LoL Your "adoration" of Minsc looks kinda sadistic. 😜

Wisterias

He could be Chaotic Neutral, but then he couldn't be a ranger, he would have to be another class. Or a Chaotic Neutral Ranger, why not?

atcDave

I’ll buy Minsc as good-aligned. But he has the mind of a six year. A really big six year old with a sword. He intends to do right and do good, but when he doesn’t understand he has few mental resources to draw on. And anyone who refuses, or drags their heals on rescuing his precious Dynaheir quickly becomes “not good” in his simple understanding. I think this is really not hard to understand or sympathize with, even if it’s occasionally frustrating for players who dawdle.

WarChiefZeke

I think his mental state gives him more leeway in terms of his alignment, intent matters more for him than others. So I can buy that he is good and not neutral.