I've made a new save path with a storyline that allows Kane to be enough of a bad boy to use Amara (Kwame's wife) along with Dominique... Thanks for the idea and path outline, Mav. Now, I have to say, honestly... meh... I guess I'm too much of a romantic to enjoy inflicting pain on others for enjoyment. It just doesn't do it for me. However, it highlights how well written the various paths are and how many different and somewhat unique stories can be rolled into one. I lost a few things I liked... A more loving and attentive Dominique and the chance to save Nurse Reyes. I gained some things I didn't anticipate... The chance to see Juliette at her worst and a sponsorship I never wanted. Surprisingly, it was actually easy to keep Kane more good than bad. I think I ended Season 1 with 20+ good pts and a dozen or so bad pts. Kane did some shitty things and witnessed some really fucked up stuff. In this version I will have to push Veronica up to #1 sister. It looks like Dominique is just too damaged to salvage... *sigh* Kane may be a better fit for Angelica down the line according to some of what I read in the thread... we'll see... Dunno if I will feel it was worth it. All in all I'm glad I did this version of the story just to see it. It is well written, as I have said, and seems like a plausable path. I will still never see the sub paths though... It's just not my cup of tea. No judgement. I'm certain they are just as well written and satisfying for those who enjoy those fetishes.
So, for me, it's back to the story as I envision it... Paladin Kane. I have gained a bit more tolerance for the "dark side" and a greater appreciation of Tess. Thanks, Tess, for making the effort ito tell a great tale while allowing so many real choices in how it plays out.