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Post by kalreegar on Oct 27, 2020 15:59:51 GMT
if you could choose 9 companions from all games in the trilogy (including DLC/expansions), but limited to 3 warriors , 3 mages and 3 rogues ... who would you choose?
I personally would pick
Warriors: Alistair, Oghren and Fenris Mages: Dorian, Vivienne, Morrigan Rogues: Nathaniel, Isabela, Varric
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Oct 27, 2020 16:05:28 GMT
If only in the games:
Mages: Dorian, Merrill, Wynne Rogues: Cole, Josephine (she’s classified as one), Leliana (Tallis if Josie can’t be counted) Warriors: Aveline, Cassandra, Mhairi
If books/comics count too
Mages: Francesca, Merrill, Wynne Rogues: Josephine, Leliana, Vaea (Cole if Josie can’t be counted) Warriors: Aveline, Cassandra, Mhairi
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Post by kalreegar on Oct 27, 2020 16:16:47 GMT
Mages: Francesca, Merrill, Wynne Rogues: Josephine, Leliana, Vaea (Cole if Josie can’t be counted) Warriors: Aveline, Cassandra, Mhairi "gender equality" 
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Oct 27, 2020 16:24:38 GMT
Mages: Francesca, Merrill, Wynne Rogues: Josephine, Leliana, Vaea (Cole if Josie can’t be counted) Warriors: Aveline, Cassandra, Mhairi "gender equality"  I don’t like most of the archetypes the male characters fall into. I’d love if BioWare swapped things around and there’d be guys there too.
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Post by xerrai on Oct 27, 2020 16:32:19 GMT
I'm assuming each companion is only as strong as they were in their respective game? I would assume so since we can't have Dead!Wynne and Almost-God!Solas in our teams and expect it to be fair.
Mages: Vivienne, Merrill and Morrigan Rogues: Cole, Isabella, and Leliana Warriors: Blackwall, Fenris and Dog (yes, he's classified as a warrior in the game)
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Post by Liadan on Oct 27, 2020 17:15:40 GMT
Warriors: Alistair, Blackwall and Aveline Mages: Dorian, Anders and Morrigan Rogues: Zevran, Nathaniel and Varric
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Post by Iddy on Oct 27, 2020 17:24:08 GMT
If the idea is to choose the best, 9 would be too many. And we can't bring 9 companions with us on quests anyway.
My dream team would be Cassandra, Fenris and Solas.
Every team needs a tank, and Cassandra is the most experienced and accomplished s/s warrior we have. Fenris is unique with his lyrium powers and wields a two-handed sword to boot. Solas is a great combination of power and defense, as Rift Mage is a very strong spec and he can protect/revive others with spirit spells.
And personally, I don't think a rpg team should have too many squishy people. Sturdy warriors should make up the majority, with just one person responsible for ranged attacks.
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Post by Buckeldemon on Oct 27, 2020 17:51:56 GMT
And personally, I don't think a rpg team should have too many squishy people. Sturdy warriors should make up the majority, with just one person responsible for ranged attacks. When it comes to avoiding squishyness, I tend to boot the rogues first, especially for DA2 and DAI.  In terms of like: Mages: Merrill, Velanna, Morrigan Rogues: Cole, Sigrun, Zevran Warriors: Shale, Alistair, Justice (or Shale, Alistair, Dog) Most of the warriors post DAA follow the "I distrust/hate mages/magic" trope too much for my liking.
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Post by ewigDunkelheit on Oct 27, 2020 21:53:15 GMT
I am not trying to rate anything by ability or power, but simply picking my favorites to fill out the teams.
Mages: Bethany, Merrill, Vivienne Rogues: Leliana, Nathaniel, Varric Warriors: Shale, Aveline, The Iron Bull
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Post by sageoflife on Oct 27, 2020 23:33:07 GMT
Warrior: Alistair, Cassandra, Iron Bull Rogue: Leliana, Varric, Cole Mage: Anders, Merrill, Dorian
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Post by Shinobu on Oct 28, 2020 4:54:42 GMT
Warrior: Alistair, Cassandra, Aveline Mage: Dorian, Morrigan, Merrill Rogue: Zevran, Sigrun, Nathaniel
Although I could also see myself having fun with Sten, Cole and Awakening Anders.
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Post by nogroson on Oct 28, 2020 20:38:43 GMT
Warriors: Shale, Aveline, Cassandra Rogues: Varric, Isabella, Leliana Mages: Morrigan, Vivienne, Solas
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Oct 28, 2020 21:45:50 GMT
Hm...that's a tough one  Warriors: Fenris, Alistair, Dog (yes I count Dog as a warrior) Rogues: Nathaniel, Zevran, Varric Mages: Dorian, Wynne, Solas
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Post by bolt on Oct 28, 2020 23:44:13 GMT
This thread made me realize I have an unhealthy attachment to rogues. And here I thought I was a mage lover. I am choosing my dream team based on whom I take along most often.
Warriors: Alistair, Fenris, Iron Bull Rogues: Zevran, Varric, Cole Mages: Wynne, Anders (Does pre-melded/blended/shaken-not-stirred Anders from Awakening count as a separate choice? If so, that guy.), Dorian
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Oct 29, 2020 6:30:36 GMT
Warriors: Alistair, Aveline and Iron Bull Mages: Morrigan, Vivienne, Dorian (no eggs allowed  ) Rogues: (only 3? My breaking heart...) Varric, Sera, Isabela - all hail the Pirate Queen
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Post by fylimar on Oct 29, 2020 7:02:56 GMT
Rogues:Varric, Isabela, Zevran Mages:Dorian, Wynne, Vivi (I would have picked Anders, but that would be two spirit healer) Warriors:Cass, Iron Bull, Aveline
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Post by Gileadan on Oct 29, 2020 7:29:28 GMT
Ohoh, let's see. I'm picking them based on their personality and what kind of mood I want in my party, not because I think they are necessarily the best at what they do (though they're all pretty darn awesome at it).
Mages: Morrigan, Vivienne, Dorian Rogues: Nathaniel, Isabela, Leliana (DAO version) Warriors: Cassandra, Aveline, Shale (honourable mention: Dog)
I'd stare at the party composition screen for quite a while every time.
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Post by Pounce de León on Oct 29, 2020 10:00:45 GMT
Sera, Vivienne, Oghren, Cassandra
Should give good banter.
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Post by gervaise21 on Oct 29, 2020 19:18:16 GMT
Mages: Anders (DAA build); Dorian; Solas Rogues: Zevran; Nathaniel; Leliana Warriors: Fenris; Justice; Dog
Anders in DAA is primarily a spirit healer and of course that allows Justice into the mix, plus we get Ser Pouncelot as an tag along to play with Dog. I like having a spirit warrior rather than a Templar (otherwise it would have been Cassandra or Alistair). I'd probably opt for Velanna or Morrigan if Solas is discounted or Bethany as she is less likely to antagonise other party members.
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Post by phoray on Nov 1, 2020 22:46:26 GMT
Alistair, Aveline, Fenris Zevran, Cole, Sera Morrigan, Wynne, Dorian
These are purely emotional decisions, although Aveline is the best tank, Blackwall maybe matches her. I excluded advisors so I wouldn't feel bad for cutting Cullen.
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Post by Guardian on Nov 3, 2020 0:24:55 GMT
I assume we can't take the Warden/Hawke for this scenario (probably because it's assumed we'll be one of them)? That being said, let's do this.
Warriors
Alistair - I mean....why not? The man is a very good tank fighter, he's a templar with nice abilities and a good personality to fit in with a group. Easily one of my favorite warriors across the series.
Avaline - Much like Alistair, but more no-nonsense, Avaline is another addition to this group that I can't do without. She's someone who will make sure everyone focuses (which is good, given how I think this team will probably go).
Cassandra - This choice got ugly; it really came down between her and Oghren and I really do love both of them. I guess being a Seeker and the Right hand of the Divine brings a lot to the table. Plus, I like Cassandra (despite a lot of the flack people give her).
Rogues
Leliana - Well...this one is a no-brainer, really. Damn good archer, spy, can actually infiltrate in plain sight and can think on her feet. I don't need to say much more beyond this.
Varric - Again, another no-brainer. I'd be quite terrified of a Varric/Leliana rogue team, really.
Sigrun - I also agonized over this choice as well. I really wanted both her and Nathaniel (yes, I like my Rogues ranged...sue me), but Sigrun can be an off-tank, thanks to her dwarven nature. Plus, with her strength, she can sneak and backstab while the fighters are the focus. Plus, while not exactly "upbeat", she's realistically optimistic - trying to look positive, but also sees things for how they are.
Mages
Wynne - Healing. Magic. 'Nuff said. But fine, she's an awesome character who can also keep the team going with her stern looks and talking-to personality.
Merrill - If you don't understand the awesomeness that is Merrill, then I kinda feel sorry for you. I already hear people shouting, "but muh blood magicks!". She's a great spellcaster and knows magic of the Keepers. Plus, she's not all dour and throwing a pity party for themselves like Solas is, or is as Xenophobic as Velanna.
Dorian - Not gonna lie - I didn't really care much for Dorian when I first heard about him. Add in that he's a Necromancer and from Tevinter, well, there's two strikes already. But he throws the norm out the window by straight up admitting Tevinter is wrong about a lot of things. And the man is hilarious; there wasn't a lot of the companions in DA:I that I enjoyed, but Dorian is one of them.
My honorable mentions would be Oghren, Nathaniel and Dog. If I could take three more people, it'd be them. But if Dog is counting as a fighter, then fine, I'll go with Bethany. This was interesting and makes me want to run through Origins again.
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Post by dazk on Nov 3, 2020 1:02:31 GMT
Warriors: Alistair, Aveline and Iron Bull Mages: Morrigan, Vivienne, Dorian (no eggs allowed  ) Rogues: (only 3? My breaking heart...) Varric, Sera, Isabela - all hail the Pirate Queen This would be my choice except substituting Sigrun for Varric and Solas for Vivienne. EDIT changes Alistair for Cassandra. Could you choose Flemeth or say Zathrien as a mage? Warriors: Cassandra, Aveline and Iron Bull Mages: Morrigan, Dorian, Solas Rogues: Sigrun, Sera, Isabela - and yes all hail the Pirate Queen  
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Post by themikefest on Nov 4, 2020 0:04:44 GMT
magicians - Morrigan, Dorian, Vivienne warriors - Cassandra, Aveline, Iron Bull(using sword and shield) rogues - Leliana, Isabela, Sera
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Post by Zemgus on Nov 4, 2020 23:22:54 GMT
Warriors: Oghren, Blackwall, Sten Rogues: Varric, Zevran, Nathaniel Mages: Solas, Morrigan, Dorian
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