Magisters still get their hands dirty, so he could return as a companion.
The major problem with this is his sudden drop in level from DAI and its associated DLC. They managed to get away with it with Varric but it would seem really odd for Dorian to suddenly be back to a low level mage, particularly now he is a Magister. That's why I'm sure we will see him but more likely in some sort of advisory role or quest giver.
Didn't they do the same to Oghren in Awakening and Anders in DA2? Not that I think they'll bring Dorian back as a companion (I'd prefer him as a prominent NPC this time around), but vanishing levels seems to be an issue of gameplay and story segregation.
Lord forgive me but...I never really got the Harding appeal. Yes she was a good character but honestly wonder how much she suffers from the Boba Fett/ Darth Maul syndrome.
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If by special taste you mean actually good characters then yes I agree.
That´s all a matter of perspective.
Both (and also Maevaris) have the potential to be interessing companions.
Also lets not forget you (especially you ) don´t have to like all the companions.
No, they don't. And sure I don't need to like all the companions, but it would be nice to have at least one Dragon Age game where there are at least as many I like as dislike. Having three already in the dislike to hate camp does not bode well for that.
Both (and also Maevaris) have the potential to be interessing companions.
Also lets not forget you (especially you ) don´t have to like all the companions.
No, they don't. And sure I don't need to like all the companions, but it would be nice to have at least one Dragon Age game where there are at least as many I like as dislike. Having three already in the dislike to hate camp does not bode well for that.
and this is where we disagree. As much as I may think Harding is overated... as of now... there is always the potential for a writer to do something interesting with the character. Likewise there is the potential for a writer to ruin an already great character.
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I also doubt Caelpernia will be a companion given she can be dead...
Nah, I don't think she's dead. Even if they don't actually do anything with her character, the ending where you fight her is ambiguous (she jumps into a body of water), and then there's this easter egg from MEA...
Which could 100% be the devs teasing, but still, it leaves room... 👀
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and this is where we disagree. As much as I may think Harding is overated... as of now... there is always the potential for a writer to do something interesting with the character. Likewise there is the potential for a writer to ruin an already great character.
DAO Merrill is the perfect example for a boring character who gets a lot more interessing in DA 2.
No, they don't. And sure I don't need to like all the companions, but it would be nice to have at least one Dragon Age game where there are at least as many I like as dislike. Having three already in the dislike to hate camp does not bode well for that.
and this is where we disagree. As much as I may think Harding is overated... as of now... there is always the potential for a writer to do something interesting with the character. Likewise there is the potential for a writer to ruin an already great character.
Okay sure I guess it's possible...by overriding her previous character with a different one, but the Harding fans wouldn't like that and by that point it'd be better and easier to just use or make a different character.
and this is where we disagree. As much as I may think Harding is overated... as of now... there is always the potential for a writer to do something interesting with the character. Likewise there is the potential for a writer to ruin an already great character.
DAO Merrill is the perfect example for a boring character who gets a lot more interessing in DA 2.
Not a valid comparison. Merrill in DAO was also a minor character that had no development. Harding is more like Anders when it comes to development (had development but not as much as companions from the base game due to being an expansion character, then turned into a full companion).
and this is where we disagree. As much as I may think Harding is overated... as of now... there is always the potential for a writer to do something interesting with the character. Likewise there is the potential for a writer to ruin an already great character.
DAO Merrill is the perfect example for a boring character who gets a lot more interessing in DA 2.
Even Isabela, to a lesser extent. She was just a bit character in DAO but they fleshed out her background and motivations and gave her more depth in DA2. But yeah, Merrill is really the best example. She was in one of the shortest origins and her whole personality was basically "studious" and intrigued by the Eluvian. They gave her soooo much more nuance in DA2.
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Not a valid comparison. Merrill in DAO was also a minor character that had no development. Harding is more like Anders when it comes to development (had development but not as much as companions from the base game due to being an expansion character, then turned into a full companion).
To be fair Harding isn´t a major character in DAI. She is clearly a side character therefore your DAA Anders
(who was a full-game companion in Awakening) comparision is inaccurate.
In DAO Merrill hadn´t that much screentime but my the point is that Merrill also Isabela, Cassandra and of course Harding
Magisters still get their hands dirty, so he could return as a companion.
The major problem with this is his sudden drop in level from DAI and its associated DLC. They managed to get away with it with Varric but it would seem really odd for Dorian to suddenly be back to a low level mage, particularly now he is a Magister. That's why I'm sure we will see him but more likely in some sort of advisory role or quest giver.
This really won't be a problem. Varric was "fully leveled" at the end of DA2, and yet still started from level 1 in DAI. Cassandra was - logically - no less powerful when she protected the Divine and was level 1 as well in DAI. And Solas 100% knew and could cast more than a barrier spell during the prologue... and so on and so forth. I think we should consider 'level 1' (and combat in general) either as something significantly encumbered by ludonarratove dissonance or characters getting even stronger than they were before.
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In general this has always been a problem with the genre. Geralt had to start over and even in cases like with jack she was shown blowing the crap out of everything in cutscene but was super weak in game.
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Not a valid comparison. Merrill in DAO was also a minor character that had no development. Harding is more like Anders when it comes to development (had development but not as much as companions from the base game due to being an expansion character, then turned into a full companion).
To be fair Harding isn´t a major character in DAI. She is clearly a side character therefore your DAA Anders
(who was a full-game companion in Awakening) comparision is inaccurate.
In DAO Merrill hadn´t that much screentime but my the point is that Merrill also Isabela, Cassandra and of course Harding
were under-utilized in their first appearances.
I bet you that DAA Anders and DAI Harding had about as many lines, especially when counting the DLC like Jaws of Hakkon. So sure it might not be a perfect comparison but it is a lot more accurate than the comparisons you are making.
Post by ellanathehamster on May 25, 2019 9:43:11 GMT
I think it's the balance between "torture" and "happiness" what is best for the game. As much as I like sadness and helplessness of how things turned out between Solas and Lavellan, I wouldn't be so invested in this story line still, freaking 5 years after , if their romance didn't have simpler, happier moments.
I think it's the balance between "torture" and "happiness" what is best for the game. As much as I like sadness and helplessness of how things turned out between Solas and Lavellan, I wouldn't be so invested in this story line still, freaking 5 years after , if their romance didn't have simpler, happier moments.
I was watching a video the other day that made that point. In a nut shell sad moments only work when contrasted to happy ones.
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"The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the "effectual" truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It is also notable for being in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time, particularly those concerning politics and ethics."
"The descriptions within The Prince have the general theme of accepting that the aims of princes – such as glory and survival – can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends: He who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation."
And I mean that with great affection!
, if their romance didn't have simpler, happier moments. 