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Post by Iddy on Dec 11, 2019 17:58:50 GMT
Did the order to seize the Winter Palace in Trespasser come from Cullen? Or did that cocky soldier do that on his own?
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Post by Iddy on Dec 11, 2019 17:57:25 GMT
Sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice romancing Morrigan with Mahariel.
I mean... she stole a book from a Dalish clan. Isn't it weird that he would be cool with that? Or with her (potentially) taking for herself the Well of Sorrows, which will be only hers and never shared with the people.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 11, 2019 13:01:40 GMT
Doing Trespasser in my warrior female Trevelyan, Cullenmancing pt.
In that moment when the Inquisitor gives a little speech in front of the advisors, I went with the sad "I don't want to die" option. Cullen hugged her, which I wasn't expecting because I thought I had already seen the whole romance on Youtube.
Cullen's romance is the kind that just keeps on giving. It might be my favorite.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 11, 2019 11:59:52 GMT
Know what would be cool? Lavellan and Briala still working together to help the elves after Trespasser.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 10, 2019 14:44:35 GMT
That is acknowledged in the epilogue: Inquisitor is an elf with LOW Court Approval
They hesitate only because they fear the alliance between Briala and the elven Inquisitor. The icy reception awaiting the Inquisition at court is telling, however. It seems only a matter of time. Inquisitor is an elf with HIGH Court Approval
They hesitate only because they fear the alliance between Briala and the elven Inquisitor. And perhaps also because they yet respect the Inquisition. For now, the Empire remains at peace. Inquisitor NOT an elf and has LOW Court Approval
They hesitate only because they fear Briala's alliance with the Inquisition. Even so, many prefer that Orlais bow to no one - not even heroes. It is only a matter of time. Inquisitor NOT an elf and has HIGH Court Approval
They hesitate only because their respect for the Inquisition remains strong. So the Empire remains locked within an uneasy peace--though it seems only a matter of time.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 10, 2019 10:42:05 GMT
Just replace it with the Inquisitor and everyone.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 18:36:57 GMT
One thing I like about Sera is that she encourages us to look at others as individuals first, rather than identitarian labels. It's an important thing to keep in mind when roleplaying too.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 16:51:55 GMT
Alistair. If the Wardens only depends on one man, they deserve to be forgotten, they aren't able to save the world anymore. The Order has many officers, who able to lead the rebuild. "In death, sacrifice". Save Hawke! He deserves some happiness, just like Isabela. (Okay, I'm biased, I never let my Hawke die.) Not Hawke is the responsible for Corypheus. But depends on the Inquisitor's view: what the Inquisitor thinks about the Wardens (probably doesn't know, why the Wardens only capable to kill the Archdemon exactly), and heard about Hawke or not, blames Hawke for the mage rebellion or for Corypheus, or both, or don't think, he is the responsible for Corypheus, and agree with him to protect the mages... Or blame the Wardens for Corypheus and the whole mess with blood magic, demon-summoning, human sacrifice... And what thinks about Alistair? Know his story with the Hero of Ferelden? So... It helps? Interesting. Have to think about this (Yes, it helps, ty) Role-playing my Inquisitor as a pissed-off elf rogue who isn't happy with the whole thing, but is "rolling with it." siding with mages. Probably would leave Hawke, but Varric is one of her best friends so far. I'm not sure if it actually is the Inquisitor's decision, despite the name dropping.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 16:50:00 GMT
I think starting from Act 1. The Demon maybe influenced not only her but the whole clan. I don't understand why Sabrae clan of the Dalish GW from DAO changed so much. They just turned into some assholes tbh even if you speak polite with them. So maybe the Demon changed them too. The Demon possessed the Keeper, influenced the whole clan, spirits of the mountain (also the life of the clan, you can hear that hunting goes bad e.g.). A theory but it could explain clan's behavior and some other things. If you mean their attitude towards humans, it's about the same. Distrustful, but can be convinced to make an exception.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 16:47:06 GMT
Her dress is nice
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 14:35:48 GMT
While Josephine seems like a total goody two shoes, she really shows her morally gray side in the war table. The things she is willing to do for the sake of reputation and diplomacy... Maker.
There is this mission where Ameridan's identity as an elven mage is revealed and then you have to decide what to do about the nobles claiming his heritage. Cullen suggests giving the elves proper reparations, while Josephine wants to bribe the Dalish to buy their silence about this.
I believe there are other war table missions where her ideas are rather questionable, but I can't remember right now.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 11:32:02 GMT
I just really don't get why Solas would suggest that killing all the Old Gods would make things worse. Obviously he knows the whole ACTUAL story behind the Old Gods and the blight, right? What would happen? It frustrates me that I have to wait four years to know. Please speculate. I suppose that without an Old God's call to keep the darkspawn focused on a single task, they would spread all over and attack randomly.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 1:30:34 GMT
Do you guys do that too? Change the Inquisitor's look for Trespasser?
If so, I'd like to see some pics
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Post by Iddy on Dec 9, 2019 0:04:53 GMT
My Inquisitors and their post time skip, Trespasser look.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 14:00:16 GMT
I never was really that interested in the comics in getting them. Was fine with just reading quick summery of each story. This cover however ... wowza. Am thinking I should go for it this time. Who knows, might enjoy the comics more than I would expect. Would it be fine if I would start reading from this one? Really like the cover, and it showing Fenris like this, always had a weak spot for him ... Bravo to the people involved with it! Well... I'm sure you'll still understand the story, but you won't appreciate it as much as you would if you knew more. It's like playing Inquisition before the other games.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 13:52:47 GMT
T21 There was one last item on my bucket list: US+human baby Kieran. This was the core of this world, but other than that I had no real plans for it, so like most, this is just a one-and-done. I tried to come up with a reason why would a somewhat morally ambiguous magic user object to the dark ritual. I settled on a "oh, we shouldn't do it, this is how Flemeth wants take over your body" ~explanation. Ultimately it doesn't matter, as I said the goal was to have the US + the human baby. I had a fun 'personality detour' in redcliff though. You know, where you can intimidate the desire demon to leave. What I didn't know that you can still get the deal rewards on this route (never cared for it to try). That conversation is funny. "Begone thot but before you leave suck this D." I really miss coercion. Hawke had a few last minute changes. Purple Hawke is best Hawke, but I really like the 'DA2 as a tragedy' route too. Of course this way the expedition always kills me. And Beth too, ha! I also came up with a headcanon for the bloodswipe. Played act1-2 without it and added it after the Leandra quest. It's ~cursed zombie blood. Inqi was another bucketlist-y one. Every one of my bullmancers had the qun ending so I was a bit curious about the normal one and I also wanted to know how Alix performs in these scenes. This bdsm stuff is still not my thing, but Bull remains one of the best characters of this game (series even) nonetheless. Other than that this was an uneventful DAI pt. The Morrigan stuff was nice although it still bothers me that Leliana can't 'see' human Kieran (has the no-baby "she is an evil bitch, beware" speech) and Alistair never talks about the warden (which is even worse when he was romance with a US warden). Oh, and Varric had an interesting bug. Even though I had max approval during the epilogue there was a glitch that reversed? it. The dialogue ended immediately and when I approached him in TP he just had the regular "sup!" talk. Weird. You make it sound like all this was done quickly, lol. But it can't have been less 6 months.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 13:47:22 GMT
T21 Freckles. I've heard someone likes redheads. The Iron Bull Greatly Approves
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 13:46:54 GMT
If it was up to you, what color would you guys have chosen for her vallaslin?
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 11:44:21 GMT
That's just what elves look like in DAI. Giant head, tiny body.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 6, 2019 11:39:40 GMT
I know they went after Hawke's Warden ally, but what they were gonna do to him once he is taken back to Weisshaupt was left completely vague. So as far as I remember, we still don't know what kind of punishment they generally use.
And what about those who leave the Order? Anders kept harping about how "Oh, they will drag me back just like the templars", but they never actually tried. Even if they did, how would that even work? If the idea is to make the rogue Warden get back to work, you can't lock him up.
Lastly, let's say a Grey Warden commits a serious crime and gets caught. Does the Order bail him out or leave him to his fate?
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Post by Iddy on Dec 5, 2019 17:55:56 GMT
In particular she could have used Leliana's visit to send a message that Meredith was out of control and the Seekers needed to do something about her if she was worried about Meredith retaliating to an open attempt to do so. Instead she opted to lie to the Divine. Yeah she could ahe could also have spoken to Cullen and addressed her concerns to him about Meredith maybe even asked him to investigate her a tleast to eep her under conrtol until the seekers arrived. At th eend of the day Cullen I think was still nervous and hurting after wha thappened in Ferelden but I think he would still have followed Elthina's orders had she issued them to him. Admittedly he was Meredith's second and he may have been nervous about going againswt her but I think Cullen would have at least carried an investigation out. Whether he'sd hav efound anything given how paranoid Meredith was at the time is another question. Dude, what is going on with your keyboard?
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Post by Iddy on Dec 4, 2019 17:45:50 GMT
I wonder how many of the old hardcore DA fans since late 2009 will still endure till 2022.... Okami came out in 2006 and I still would buy the sequel if there was one being released today. I mean a proper sequel. Not that Okamiden shit.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 2, 2019 13:42:13 GMT
Doesn't the Epilogue mention the Warden, if they romanced Leliana, that they have since returned to her? So, whatever they were doing, they're back. Leliana's epilogue can mention her and the Warden "occasionally reuniting". That phrasing doesn't scream to me that they've finished whatever they set out to do. Noxluxe - I would like to make two disclaimers: 1) I'm answering off of memory here, and it's 3 am so I can't 100% vouch for said memory, lol 2) Didn't read through everyone's responses thoroughly, so apologize if I'm repeating something that's already been addressed... -snip- I really hope DA4 addresses the HoF's quest in at least someway... Lots of good points. It's my understanding that 30 years is the rough average, since both Senior Grey Wardens we're intimately familiar with - Duncan and Riordan - joined very young and made it to their late forties or early fifties without experiencing the Calling, not to mention Avernus' lifespan exceeding even that of a normal human by double. And teenaged recruits must absolutely be the exception. Most would have to be somewhere between Jory's and Daveth's ages to have amassed enough proficiency or notoriety in almost anything to earn their entry ticket. That would put the average Warden's final age between the mid fifties and the early sixties, at least of the ones who actually live long enough for the Calling to set in. Which I suspect isn't actually that many, unless non-Fereldan Wardens are truly lazy bastards. I have no problem using real-world tendencies to decide out how likely an average soldier or mercenary would be to survive to old age. Poverty and disease are shown to be a serious problem in DA just as it is here, and magical healing isn't something peasants can take for granted anywhere in the setting, even in the army. If you want to you can even go around each game and count the elders actually present in the hubs. Child mortality is hard to calculate around, sure, but suggesting that the world might have been kind to old people in pre-industrial times of any kind is ridiculous. The cure potentially having wider applications is an interesting idea, but that's not how the quest is framed in the Warden's letter. And if what you're suggesting is even remotely possible then the Tevinter Grey Wardens have no doubt been conducting that research for the past thousand years. In which case my military-minded dwarven princess would have less than nothing to add. Good catch about "King Alistair" in DA2. I'd never seen that. That would indeed put the Warden's quest at around 5 years and counting by Trespasser. Though in that particular instance the Warden has even more duties and responsibilities that they're forsaking to start looking for the cure. Sigh. Why couldn't they just leave our PC's alone? I vaguely remember something about how Gaider regrets that 30 years line, since it actually varies greatly. Some Grey Wardens hear the Calling much earlier.
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Post by Iddy on Dec 2, 2019 13:39:42 GMT
No,mate... I'll let you know when i do! impostor! the hero of fereldan is a dalish not a human, you silly goat! I can confirm that.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 29, 2019 0:23:19 GMT
Between Kirkwall's rebellion and Trespasser only makes 4 years at best. As for Leliana, I'm referring to when she says "He hasn't replied to my letters in some time. But I shouldn't worry, he can take care of himself". If it had been years, I'm sure she would've phrased it like that's old news and something she is already used to. The Kirkwall Rebellion happens in 9:37 Dragon. Coryphewhatshisface blows the Conclave to smithereens in Inquisition in 9:41, four years later. Then the Exalted Council takes place in Trespasser in 9:44. That's a seven-year gap, conservatively based on Leliana commenting to Cassandra that the Hero of Ferelden has disappeared, with no other context to indicate if this happened recently or might have been going on for a while. The Warden could have "disappeared" at any point post-Awakening, and it might realistically have taken years before it was brought to Leliana's attention at all. I'm not in any way calling that a reliable timeline for how long the HoF might have been looking for the cure, but it's what I have to go on. To me, that line of Leliana's doesn't suggest anything about how long the Warden has been traveling, just that he and Leliana have at least been regularly in contact at some point. Most of my wardens don't care one whit for Morrigan and the kid, if he exists, is usually Alistair's. Besides, in your scenario, wasn't it your magic-obsessed spouse who gave you the clue to start on the cure quest anyway? Maybe. But since when has Morrigan suggesting something in any way guaranteed that it was a good idea? Part of the reason that's the last and lowest is that I really don't think it's hugely important compared to all the world-saving stuff a dutiful GW should be focused on, no. But any Warden with particularly domestic values who made the bargain themselves would no doubt find it important to be there for her and the child as much as possible, especially in the early years, so it deserved a spot on the list. Leliana and the Warden are canonically close friends. I have a hard imagine she would go several years without remembering that he exists.
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