Editing Minsc/Approval

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'''Minsc''' isn't the brightest but he is brave and loyal and has the cutest familiar - [[Boo]]

== Greetings ==

Depending on their approval rating, Minsc may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

* "''What.''"
* "What is it you want?"

Neutral and above:

* "What is it my friend?" (in camp)
* "A little rest to brush the road from Boo's fur, and then back to our adventuring." (in camp)
* "You come to speak of the last time Minsc stood watch? The snoring, it was Boo!" (in camp)
* "You will grow to like Jaheira's incense in time. Like - chewing herbs and soap, yes?" (in camp)
* "Make sure you are refreshed before we set out again, friend. The road to justice is paved with kicked buttocks." (in camp)
* "Why do we stop, my friend? There is evil somewhere with its small-pants yet unsoiled." (traveling in party)
* "What? Minsc has the itch that only a butt can scratch! A ''kicked'' butt, I mean." (traveling in party)
* "Stop wriggling, Boo, and prick up your ears." (traveling in party)
* "Yes, my friend?" (traveling in party)

== Approval ==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minsc to gain [[approval]]. 
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=== Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''
* (Requires Gale in party) Tell [[Gale]] to ask [[Tara]] to stop killing the messenger pigeons during the quest [[Find the Missing Letters]].
* Tell [[Biscotti]] he's a good dog the first time you meet him. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Tinker Nayzeem]] that the way people treat refugees is terrible. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Wulbren]] you'll visit the [[Gondians]] and maybe they'll see reason. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Wulbren]] that you'll only do it your way and refuse to take the [[Runepowder Bomb]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Compliment the pig within the requisitioned barn. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Say "Woof" a second time to [[Angry Mar'hyah]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* [[Persuasion|Persuade]] or [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] [[Angry Mar'hyah]] into letting you keep [[Scratch]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* [[Deception|Deceive]] or [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] [[Angry Mar'hyah]] into leaving her job. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Try to help the [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]] {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Commander Lightfeather]] his troops were eaten by a flying cat (requires [[Speak with Animals]]). {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* Tell [[Dribbles]] his scarecrow joke is corny. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Volunteer him or another companion to [[Dribbles]]' show. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* After volunteering [[Minthara]] to [[Dribbles]]' show, get her to tell her drider joke. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* If going on stage with [[Dribbles]] yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Tell [[Brother Clements]] his god would be proud of Father Lorgan. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* During the [[Help the Cursed Monk]] quest after finding [[Shirra Clarwen]]
** Agree to take on the monk's madness. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
** After agreeing to take on the monk's madness, succeed both DC checks to resist [[Wisdom]] drains and gain [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+3}}
* Get [[Tara]] to stop eating the messenger pigeons. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Tell [[Naaber]] "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber", when he's pretending to be a dog. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
''When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:''
* Wake other guards {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
▶''''' Note:''' Waking guards gains approval only '''after''' discovering by any available means that Reynash was stealing from others.''
:* OR Give Reynash 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

''Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):''
* Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
** OR Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''
* {{Coords|-166|-75}} Play with the children.
** Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
** Allow Punkins to scan you. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Give the strange beggar [[Sacrum]] north of [[Beehive General Goods]] 5 gold. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}, then give another 100 gold. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Pay the Captain at the Grey Harbour Docks to keep the Brislen family together or Persuade him to bring the father along. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Say "Don't be rude to your dog. He's doing a great job running" when you speak with Albert at the western entrance to Bloomridge Park. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell Bhaal you would rather die than be his servant.
* Speaking to Araj Oblodra at Crimson Draughts, ask Astarion if he wishes to leave.

'''[[The Blushing Mermaid]]'''
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] to release Vanra immediately.
* Say "That's it - cough her up, hag."

'''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]'''
* When [[Sebastian]] asks what happens to us, say "We'll set you free" or "That depends on you". {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Chromatic Scale]]'''
* As a bard, ask [[Thomas C. Quirkilious]] at the Chromatic Scale about worg hair instruments. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[The Counting House]]'''
* Give the beggar in front of the Counting House a handful of coins.
* When speaking to [[Rakath Glitterbeard]] about losing innocent people's money, intimidate him, "I'd listen to him. Before his hamster has to give him a head rub." {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Elerrathin's Home]]'''
* When speaking with [[Rion]] for the first time, tell her "Not in this lifetime." {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* (Requires Jaheira in the party) Tell [[Rion]] that "There are refugees outside. They'll need protection." when asked what to do. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Elfsong Tavern]]'''
* Agree to help [[Devella Fountainhead]] warn the victims. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Facemaker's Boutique]]'''
* As a ranger, tell [[Dolor]] that there's only one way to treat rabid animals.
* After dispatching Dolor, tell [[Devella Fountainhead]] that you have a hand and that you'll investigate the Murder Tribunal.

'''[[Guildhall]]'''
* When talking to [[Roah Moonglow]] as the Zhentarim are trying to seize control of the guild, reply to her that "You're mistaken. Minsc of Rashamen always knows the right thing to do." {{Approval|Minsc|+10}}
* When talking to Minsc in Guildhall after resolving the [[Aid the Underduke|Guildhall conflict]], reply to him that "Everyone has the potential for good." or "I'm just trying not to die." {{Approval|Minsc|+10}}
* When talking to Minsc about the meaning of 'nydeshka', successfully persuade him. {{Approval|Minsc|+10}}

'''[[House of Grief]]'''
* After defeating [[Viconia]] speak to her, then kill her. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* When outside of Raphael's Archive, tell [[Hope]] that you will get her out before the jailor kills her. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Haarlep]] that you are there to kill him when he asks why you're there. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Free [[Hope]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[The Lodge]]'''
* Tell [[Havkelaag]] that his experiment with the githyanki egg is barbaric and refuse to sell the egg. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Blurg]] bravery is no bad thing and this research might be helpful after rescuing [[Omeluum]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Murder Tribunal]]'''
* Say "We'll find a third way. Would you two like to kill the old man, Minsc, or shall I?" {{Approval|Minsc|+5}}
* When speaking to the [[Echo of Illasera]], tell her "Can't be that quick if someone cut you down." {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]'''
* Tell [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] to forget about turning in the Nightsong for a reward. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* As a bard, tell [[Lorroakan]] that his plan to enslave the Nightsong is unoriginal.
* Tell Lorroakan that you'll bring the Nightsong to rip him to shreds.
* When Lorroakan attempts to turn you against Dame [[Aylin]], tell him you came there to stop him.
* Tell Lorroakan that the last person to try stealing the Nightsong's immortality is dead. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
* Tell [[Yafeu]] the Djinni to release your companion, please. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}
** Then say release your 'companion' or die. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Steel Watch Foundry]]'''
* Ask [[Zanner Toobin]] if he will fight back if the Gondian families were freed. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Water Queen's House]]'''
* Offer a tribute or a positive prayer for the death of [[Holli Dylford]] to [[Allandra Grey]]. {{Approval|Minsc|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]'''
* Tell him that wychlaran to him is the same as a friend. {{Approval|Minsc|+5}}

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== Disapproval ==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minsc to lose [[approval]].
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=== Act Three===
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'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* "Boo" at [[Dribbles]] the Clown's scarecrow joke. {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* If failed to convince [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade, attack her {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
''When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:''
* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] or blackmail him into giving you his stash {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
** OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
* Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] afterwards (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), choose to attack him OR let him arrest you {{Approval|Minsc|-1}} ''(either)''

'''[[Murder Tribunal]]'''
* Convince [[Sarevok Anchev]] that Minsc is your servant and then choose him as your offering to the [[Murder Tribunal]] in [[Investigate the Murders]]. {{Approval|Minsc|-50}}
'''[[Flymm Cargo]]'''
* Hand [[Redhammer]] over to [[Flood Tide Allandra Grey]]. {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}

'''[[Grey Harbour Docks]]'''
* Intimidate Big [[Huido]] at the Grey Harbour Docks into giving you both the Guild shipment as well as his money. {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* When outside of Raphael's Archive, tell [[Hope]] that she's "as helpful as a blunt dagger." {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
* Vow your body to [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
'''[[Steel Watch Foundry]]'''
* Tell [[Zanner Toobin]] that "killing you all may be a good thing." {{Approval|Minsc|-1}}
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