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Post by Iddy on Nov 19, 2019 14:06:46 GMT
My biggest surprise when I dabbled in Zevran's romance was that he is a top and not a bottom. I guess I expected the latter because of how elves look.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 19, 2019 13:57:09 GMT
I was just googling DA images and... Mythal's bosom, what is this abomination? I'd forgotten how bad male elves look in this game.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 19, 2019 13:45:32 GMT
As a Spirit of Compassion, it's not clear how long Cole has existed, but he's been in his present form for at least a few decades according to Asunder. Details are frustratingly vague, but it's at least long enough ago for him have become known as the fabled Ghost of the White Spire, but not so long ago that the Templar responsible for the real Cole's death hadn't died of old age when Cole encountered him again. Solas' true age is similarly unknown, due to millennia in Uthenera and Elves being immortal prior to the creation of the Veil, but according to Patrick Weekes, he at least physically appears to be in his forties. Solas' age is a very relative thing, since he's spent most of his existence in Uthenera. Unconscious.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 19, 2019 12:36:59 GMT
Also I just realised that Cole is yet another Spirit asking us to let him in. Does that make the Iron Bull a spirit?
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Post by Iddy on Nov 18, 2019 13:28:35 GMT
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Post by Iddy on Nov 18, 2019 11:43:45 GMT
Anyone here who's read The World of Thedas know if that's ever been revealed?
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Post by Iddy on Nov 18, 2019 11:41:55 GMT
I've never done a astrarium puzzle. Ever. And I doubt I could if I tried.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 14, 2019 16:10:43 GMT
On another note,
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Post by Iddy on Nov 13, 2019 23:39:26 GMT
Why is Sera just so hard to please? Sure, I banished the Wardens, which is one decision she disapproves of. But everything else was done right: Letting her kill Pel Harmond, doing her war table missions, getting the prank scene and so on. Hell, gaining Solas' friendship after conscripting the mages was faster than this. Still have WHWE and WPHW remaining to get more approval, but still. It shouldn't be this hard. well it slightly depends on your race+class combination
Sera disapproves hard of an elven inquisitor who (in her words) is to "elfy" ...bonus points if you're a mage then again...even my elfy elf had no trouble befriending her...so..dunno what it might be I'm rolling an Andrastian, pro-Circle human, so I'm as lost as you are. I swear, getting the famous cookie scene will be my greatest accomplishment in Inquisition, if it happens. Lol.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 13, 2019 15:54:20 GMT
That's... pretty weird. As far as I remember, Fenris doesn't give two fucks about elven history. I think it's less about elven history per se, and more about finding common ground with an elf who freed slaves and toppled an empire of evil mage-gods. That's a foundation that can be built upon. True enough. Although, it would depend on how honest Solas is gonna be about this. I'd like to think he wouldn't try to mislead the modern elves into thinking they have a place in his perfect world.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 13, 2019 14:35:45 GMT
Oh! Hm... Well I was going to argue against the possibility, but it's difficult to know how Solas recruits, what he tells his agents, and what they in turn tell others. Fenris has some things going for him in this regard, however: he's intelligent, he's cautious, and he's slow to trust, all of which make him a less-than-ideal candidate for recruitment by Solas or his agents; they'll want someone who will follow blindly, and that does not describe Fenris (at this point in his life). If you just mean that, even without recruitment, Solas is taking advantage of the chaos and mage paranoia created by the Blue Wraith's activities, then that's to be expected. I would hope that any villain worth his salt would do the same; in the end, it's less work for him and means he's freer to machinate from the shadows. David Gaider once touched on this, and seemed to think Fenris could join Solas. Of course, this was after he left, so bear that in mind. But it's worth noting... CutieInk @maddie_B_Artist
@gideonemery @davidgaider So many people want to see Fenris in DA4 (including myself). How does that make you feel knowing how beloved the character is? :3 #TheDreadWolfRises #Fenris #DragonAge4 David Gaider @davidgaider
I think it's super! And considering how susceptible a certain broody elf might be to egg-related propaganda, it's an idea completely within the realm of plausibility. 😉 That's... pretty weird. As far as I remember, Fenris doesn't give two fucks about elven history.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 13, 2019 12:51:59 GMT
I've been thinking... Hawke's death in DAI isn't worthy of the Champion of Kirkwall. It is undoubtedly heroic, but not glorious.
It's not like the Warden's sacrifice, who dies while taking down the main villain. Hell, Hawke doesn't even defeat that giant spider, but merely distracts it for a moment and then gets killed.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 11, 2019 15:22:24 GMT
Come to think of it, I'm not sure if Solas actually removed the Inquisitor's arm or did he just stop the anchor from desintegrating the Inquisitor's entire body. The devs have said on multiple occasions that Solas removed the Inquisitor's arm. Here is the most recent ask that I'm aware of, from April 2019: ebrietas, daughter of the cosmos || ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @arlathansgrace@patrickweekes @eplerjc @biomarykirby someone, ANYONE, DID SOLAS RIP YOUR ARM OFF OR DID HE JUST LEAVE I do NOT know why I keep seeing people say he did it when that did NOT happen in my Tres. ending cutscene hhhhnnngnh John Epler @eplerjcSolas took your arm. Due to technical limitations with the engine, we couldn't make it as obvious as we wanted to, but yes - the only way to save you from the Mark was for him to take it. ebrietas, daughter of the cosmos || ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @arlathansgraceFirst of all, thank you, I did not expect a Proper Person(TM) to see let alone to respond to my yelling. But, second of all:how DARE you. I just felt my BLOOD run COLD. John Epler @eplerjcSolas is a firm believer that the end justifies the means. You needed to survive, and he only had one real way to ensure that you did. Patrick Weekes @patrickweekesI mean, he didn’t necessarily rip it off physically. I assumed that given what the mark was doing by then, you might not have had a lot of “arm” left to lose. (As much as I love the idea of Solas walking around with the Inquisitor’s hand.) John Epler @eplerjcYeah. While we never got into the specifics of it, in my mind he just collapsed the Fade energy that had started to poison your arm - and that meant taking that part of your arm away. Patrick Weekes @patrickweekesYeah. I mean, it’s green. Green is the international gaming symbol for poison. Deep narrative talks courtesy of Epler and Weekes, errybody. Thanks. Now, imagine how did the Inquisitor answer her friends when they asked "What happened to your arm?" "Uhh... it's complicated"
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Post by Iddy on Nov 11, 2019 14:05:35 GMT
Come to think of it, I'm not sure if Solas actually removed the Inquisitor's arm or did he just stop the anchor from desintegrating the Inquisitor's entire body.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 9, 2019 17:08:55 GMT
Anyone here ever played a male Qunari with the British voice?
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Post by Iddy on Nov 9, 2019 2:58:29 GMT
I really wish we could talk to every single Dalish agent we see wandering in Skyhold. Get to know them.
There is always a story behind a Dalish elf leaving their clan, as this isn't something they normally do.
Mahariel left to become a Grey Warden. Merrill left because she was shunned for wanting to restore a supposedly dangerous artifact. Mihris left because her clan was killed by a demon.
Hell, even in the most ordinary cases like Loranil (the recruit from the Exalted Plains), there is an interesting story to tell, because getting permission was no easy task.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 7, 2019 11:42:57 GMT
I was reading the companions dialogue in the wiki, and Wynne brings up an interesting point. Morrigan never attempted to join society, always going back to the Wilds after her short trips. She chose the safety of isolation, which isn't so different from mages in the Circle. Nah. Circle mage generally don't choose. Members of the Isolationist Fraternity might do so, if given the chance. I did not say they're the same in every way. I pointed out one similarity. And Morrigan not joining society partially because, as she put it, "the world of man is dangerous", reinforces the idea that mages can't really live among the common folk. It's a funny irony, though I don't really share the belief.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 7, 2019 11:38:50 GMT
I've always had a hard time with those kingmaker quests in RPGs. The games never give you enough real information to feel like you actually know what you're doing, picking other people's leaders because you impressed them by killing that guy real good. Or because you spotted a deer statue behind a potted plant. I feel like in those scenarios, supporting the most conservative and status-quo protective dudes and dudettes who would probably have won anyway is the most responsible thing to do because at least that way you're not impulsively tearing countries apart based on two minutes of exposition "research". Trying to engineer a revolution based on essentially nonexistent understanding of the cultures involved isn't something any of my characters have ever felt qualified to do. At least not if they actually wished the people well. That was pretty much my Warden's reasoning for supporting Anora. Fighting the Blight comes first and that can't be delayed by yet another political dispute, like the one he dealt with in Orzammar. It is just much simpler to restore the queen to her throne than to raise up an opponent.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 7, 2019 10:37:37 GMT
Lin reminds me so much of Cassandra. Must be the smile.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 6, 2019 18:25:39 GMT
I never really understood the alignment spectrum much to be honest all I know is that Lawful Good characters are like...saints, Neutral is just that...neither of the extremes, and Chaotic Evil is like...'I wanna see the world burn and drink the blood of my enemies while doing that' but...what's so terrifying about Lawful Neutral characters? (the only one I remember is Sand from NWN2 and he was alright) It is a combination of how much a character sticks to the rules (lawful, neutral, chaotic) combined with their personal morality (good, neutral, evil), where good is commonly defined as being helpful to others without gaining a personal advantage, and evil as harmful to others without being forced. As an example how different alignments would deal with a criminal (very rough and made up on the spot): A lawful good character would gather evidence, have them arrested and put them to trial. If the criminal remained unpunished due to a crafty lawyer or witnesses gone missing, the lawful good character would simply begin the task anew. A neutral good character would also gather evidence, have the criminal arrested and put to trial, but if he got free afterwards, he just might ignore the rules and get even in some other way. A chaotic good character would steal the criminal's money, give it back to the victims and offer the culprit a good beating should the crimes not stop. I find lawful neutral so scary because that's the alignment that just obeys the rules, for better or worse. "I just followed orders." What about a character that only respects one set of rules and disregards those imposed by other places or factions?
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Post by Iddy on Nov 6, 2019 14:32:14 GMT
I was reading the companions dialogue in the wiki, and Wynne brings up an interesting point. Morrigan never attempted to join society, always going back to the Wilds after her short trips.
She chose the safety of isolation, which isn't so different from mages in the Circle.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 6, 2019 13:42:06 GMT
Also, for the 2H they could learn from For Honor how 2H should look and feel like fighting, parrying, blocking, and striking. They should recruit choreographers who has vast experience of HEMA and various fighting styles to create a Action/RPG experience. Also improve the sound effects. In DAI, the attacks from a greatsword sound like you're hitting the enemy with a broom enveloped in a thick blanket.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 6, 2019 13:38:57 GMT
- Make enemies an actual threat. In DAI, they move in slow motion and have small movesets.
- Make the melee rogue's animation great again
- Being able to visit Qunandar, just like how we were split between Orlais and Ferelden in DAI
- Allow players to be evil
- New specializations for warriors and rogues
- More gore. I miss being able to decapitate enemies.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 5, 2019 18:28:41 GMT
Why is Sera just so hard to please?
Sure, I banished the Wardens, which is one decision she disapproves of. But everything else was done right: Letting her kill Pel Harmond, doing her war table missions, getting the prank scene and so on.
Hell, gaining Solas' friendship after conscripting the mages was faster than this. Still have WHWE and WPHW remaining to get more approval, but still. It shouldn't be this hard.
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Post by Iddy on Nov 5, 2019 12:33:15 GMT
To what end? Siding with Loghain means failing to end the Blight.
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