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Post by PapaCharlie9 on Aug 12, 2016 16:52:01 GMT
This was not my idea, I saw it originally on Reddit, but the initial question had no rules, so some people voted for their favorite companions, others for the most useful gameplay wise, others who they spent the most time with, which muddled the results. I'm redoing the poll here to focus on one specific thing: if you could only have 3 companions to choose from, who are your must-have companions? Imagine that anyone you don't choose is removed from the game for all time -- except for story-essential characters, like Cassandra, in which case they become uncontrollable NPCs. You can select for banter, romance, gameplay, or some combination. The key is, you can't live without them for a main-game DAI run, no DLCs. Main-game means, ignore the fact that you lose Solas after the main-game. You can take into account the main-game impact to game mechanics caused by Trespasser, though. You can pick up to three. It's best if you choose exactly three.Please also vote in the DAO poll here: bsn.boards.net/thread/433/which-dao-companionsPlease also vote in the DA2 poll here: bsn.boards.net/thread/434/which-da2-companionsResults of the original Reddit poll here, but don't peek until after you've voted in all three polls above.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 17:21:01 GMT
Sera, Blackwall and Solas are my core team. I just like their banter and interactions, and I've never really had any difficulty in keeping them alive.
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Post by Gilli on Aug 12, 2016 18:24:29 GMT
Dorian, Cole and Cass are my go to team. (even tho I prefer Sera a little to Cole in regard to abilities )
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Post by roselavellan on Aug 12, 2016 18:47:08 GMT
Cass, Solas and Cole for me.
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Post by opuspace on Aug 12, 2016 19:10:00 GMT
Blackwall's a must, he and a knight enchanter make for hilarious tanking competition. Cole is reeeeally fun for trolling archers and ending fights faster. He also gives a lot of insight to places, people and such. I like to switch between all three mages since I like them all and they're all pretty potent but if I had to pick, Dorian's got the best lines while Solas is the most plot related to missions.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 19:44:33 GMT
Cass, Solas, and Sera.
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Post by surelyforth on Aug 12, 2016 21:44:52 GMT
It wasn't easy, but Cassandra, Dorian, and Sera for me.
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Post by ddj on Aug 12, 2016 22:56:33 GMT
It really depends on the situation. While I am in the Arbor Wilds, Solas is a must. For the siege of Haven I prefer Varric, Cassandra and Vivienne. It really depends on where, and I tend to mix them to get the most out of the game.
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Post by Obsidian Gryphon on Aug 12, 2016 23:00:59 GMT
Cass, Varric and Dorian. I would have switched Varric out for Solas if a rogue isn't needed for locked doors.
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Post by Command0rk on Aug 12, 2016 23:13:34 GMT
Switches up depending on quest. But for general fetch quests and things ('specially dragons), I can never leave Vivienne behind. Cassandra is generally a constant, and.. the last one changes, often Sera. I think Cole has been out a total of three times.. poor guy.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Aug 13, 2016 1:49:22 GMT
Cassandra and Cole.
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Post by vertigomez on Aug 13, 2016 4:14:37 GMT
Sera, Bull, and Dorian. These three shot to the top of my rather stagnant-looking ~favorite characters~ list from the moment I met them, and I don't think I would have enjoyed the game half as much as I did if even one of them wasn't present.
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Post by Andraste_Reborn on Aug 13, 2016 4:20:46 GMT
Blackwall, Sera and Dorian for me for the sake of team balance. It's a tough question because I love everyone - difficult to cut Bull, in particular, but when it comes down to mechanics I could live without melee DPS far more easily than I could live without The Wall.
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Post by IllustriousT on Aug 13, 2016 4:48:05 GMT
This is really hard. I've had quite a few playthroughs, and have fell in love with different groups each time. As a mage, I prefer either Solas, Sera, and Bull or Solas, Cole and Cass. As a rogue, I like Bull, Dorian and Sera, or Vivianne sometimes. As a warrior, I take Solas, Viv, and Sera - an interesting bunch, and Cole on occasion.
Hehe, so difficult to really decide on three.
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Post by SpiritVanguard on Aug 13, 2016 5:42:06 GMT
Dorian, Blackwall and Cole Generally, this would be my go-to group; give or take Cole with Cassandra. Dorian is basically my favorite but we also work really well together. He's the reason I never want to be a Necromancer. Provider of snark and charm. Blackwall is mah tank. Even in the worst fights that go wrong in every way he's still standing and swinging. Also, wall-smasher. Cole is my designated rogue because he's duel-weapon (of which I have experience playing) rather than ranged. As a mage player with Dorian more melee is very helpful. Plus, we need someone to open those pesky locks. I also really like all of their interactions, differing opinions, and Cole being a walking secret stealer/offering interesting Fade perspectives.
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Post by davesin on Aug 13, 2016 6:03:28 GMT
Blackwall, Sera and Dorian.
I usually play as DPS-oriented character, so I need a WaS warrior. I don't like Cassandra and while the Iron Bull is my canon romance, I usually use him only during dragon fights and side quests. Plus, I really like Blackwall as a character and he has some of the best party banter with most companions. He can be serious, he can make jokes, he can be an ass once in a while ("Solas... do you have sex in Fade? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone!"), he has pretty good companion quest (one of the few that doesn't involve killing).
Sera is insane in a way she seems to be the most sane person in the game full of insane characters that pretend to be sane. Does it make sense? No? Good. While I like Varric, I think he belongs to Hawke's side. As for Cole - he's my favourite book character, but I usually use him during Fade-oriented missions only.
Dorian is funny. And shiny. Like the Fade.
Plus, this party looks more like bunch of drunken buddies on their way to the nearest pub than a group of adventurers.
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Aug 13, 2016 6:16:04 GMT
I can only really answer for my current mage play through, as the must have aspect changes based on who the Inquisitor is. With that in mind; Cassandra, Blackwall and Sera.
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Post by Patricia on Aug 13, 2016 9:10:25 GMT
For me it's :
1. Cassandra 2. Dorian 3. Sera
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Post by Zemgus on Aug 13, 2016 9:38:38 GMT
Solas, Cole and Blackwall. My canon Inquisitor's team.
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Post by Panda on Aug 13, 2016 11:57:10 GMT
Boy squad this time. Solas, Iron Bull and Dorian. Solas for story reasons, Iron Bull cause he keeps roaming around fun and Dorian.. cause he's just great character I didn't choose Cassandra cause to me she's not necessary as companion, she would have worked as military advisor as well. It's interesting to see how Reddit answers differ a bit on cBSN answers this far. Different places tend to have bit different players.
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Post by fraggle on Aug 13, 2016 12:25:31 GMT
This is a lot tougher for me than the other DA games... so I just went with my canon Inquisitor. Cole, because he's probably my overall favourite character in DA, and I love his banter and kindness. It was something like 'love at first read' because I first learned about Cole in Asunder. Was excited as hell when he was announced for the game Dorian, because he's sassy, classy, awesome all around. I romanced him twice in a row because I was so hooked at the beginning. Bull, because he worked so well with my Quizzie, is fun, has some awesome banter going on and is sweet in a romance. Really enjoyed it a lot. Overall, it's safe to say that David Gaider managed to create some of my absolute favourite characters in the DA franchise, I had so much fun with those guys, and I'm sad I had to give Cass a pass here
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Post by our_lady_of_darkness on Aug 13, 2016 15:30:29 GMT
Cassandra, Dorian and Sera. Sera is basically a must for me, the other two I pick mostly due to the fact that the banter between them (I play on PS4) does not seem as bugged as it is the case with other characters.
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Post by Hrungr on Aug 13, 2016 17:05:30 GMT
Hmm, if I had to pick 3, I'd go with Solas, Bull & Cole.
Essentially, "Team: Insightful". They provide the most valuable information and a deeper understanding of situations outside of combat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 17:20:34 GMT
My canon Inquisitor's (DW Assassin) dream team is Cassandra, Dorian and Vivienne.
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Post by caldain on Aug 13, 2016 21:53:17 GMT
Cassandra - bae Varric - storyteller dwarf disciple Vivienne - ice queen
Honorable mention - Dorian, he's my bro and I'll sub him in for Vivi now and again.
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