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Post by wickedcool on Nov 11, 2022 15:46:19 GMT
I have hope based on Ashley and Matt’s voices. I’m sure it helped with views (it did for me) . I don’t have a lot of confidence with a happy qunari (stills). If a happy qunari Carry’s over to dreadwolf I have even less
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Post by gervaise21 on Nov 11, 2022 16:59:00 GMT
I don’t have a lot of confidence with a happy qunari (stills). If a happy qunari Carry’s over to dreadwolf I have even less As I say above, I should imagine she is a happy qunari because she isn't in the Qun, even more so if she escaped from the Qun. It would be a sort of overcompensation for not being under their rigid control. She also has a penchant for explosions, so maybe that's what makes her happy too. Kinda scary really. ![:lol:](//storage.proboards.com/6576594/images/qUctXNjCPgwPaLsZeKry.png)
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Post by Hrungr on Nov 11, 2022 17:03:13 GMT
Keston John as LACKLON - A dwarven Lord of Fortune, Lacklon is a gruff fighter, a born brawler, a complete glory hound, and just enough of a coward to make sure he stays alive. People were speculating originally that the Lords of Fortune might be involved. The fact that one of the group is a Lord of Fortune seems to all but confirm that this guild is going to feature prominently in DA:D. There was some Lord of Fortune concept art as well way back when. My theory still is that the PC will be a LoF (or at least an option). ![](https://i.imgur.com/aHmreWE.jpg)
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Post by cuthbertbeckett on Nov 11, 2022 17:55:49 GMT
So you’re saying that if he looks like Fairbanks, dresses like Fairbanks, has the same background as Fairbanks, and even calls himself Fairbanks, then he’s probably Fairbanks? Wild I’m not even sure why this is a question tbh Come on. Fairbanks is a pretty minor character in DAI so it´s only natural to double check if this Fairbanks is really that Fairbanks from DAI. Even right now i still not 100% convinced that´s the same character because let´s face no one have ever wasted a thought that Fairbanks could be a major character in the series.
I'm much more interested in seeing his further exploits than those of Varric in the comic series, even though the latter apparently feeds directly into the next game. I must admit (it´s maybe strange for some people ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/6576594/images/RebJidSPcxyF0U0Rr0uW.png) ) but Fairbanks is the most exciting DA reveal for this year at the moment. Varric is one of my favourites and i will likely not enjoy Fairbanks that much but Varrics story is done but Fairbanks time in the series has just begun. Man this is really cool and fun that we are talking about Fairbanks of all people.
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Post by Heimdall on Nov 11, 2022 18:00:51 GMT
I’m not even sure why this is a question tbh With all the other characters being original to the series, it was reasonable to be cautious rather than jump to conclusions. However, the evidence does seem to be overwhelming that it is the same Fairbanks, which is great as he was a leader that I liked in DAI and was wasted in Orlais given the way their society works. I'm much more interested in seeing his further exploits than those of Varric in the comic series, even though the latter apparently feeds directly into the next game. mscottwriter.com/2022/11/11/dragon-age-absolution-official-trailer-and-release-date-alt-mairghread-gets-super-sappy/ Delighted to hear she brushed up on her Thedas lore with the help of YouTube videos - I wonder if our very own Heimdall indirectly contributed to this project? Incidentally, did you see this comment from Andrastereborn. There are a lot of lore videos on You Tube but I would hope that anyone doing research would include yours among their list. Of the minor characters to bring back in this capacity, Fairbanks is definitely one of the most interesting ones. I haven’t actually covered Tevinter (until very recently) or the Qunari, so I’m not sure how directly useful my videos would have been for this project. Still, I hope they might have helped for background knowledge!
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Post by Fredward on Nov 11, 2022 18:13:10 GMT
My theory still is that the PC will be a LoF (or at least an option). Yeah, same. Bioware likes their incidental heroes so you're on some job and whoopsie doopsie you get roped into the Inquisition/wolf hunting. It's also the kind of background that doesn't require too much work for any race to make sense being involved in. If they do go this route I hope they retain what Inquisition did and have some before-you-were-doing-this kind of background. Like, I really want to play a former slave. Particularly a former slave who got out cuz they had magic (which could easily apply to both elves and qunari). That underdog rise to power from former slave to free mage to, well who knows? Tevinter hero? Black Divine? Archon? Is just too good to pass up.
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Post by cuthbertbeckett on Nov 11, 2022 18:13:13 GMT
Of the minor characters to bring back in this capacity, Fairbanks is definitely one of the most interesting ones. Maybe i am a bit greedy right now but i kinda wish that they have fleshed out another character for the series. Perhaps one of the DAI Multiplayer characters. Why not Thornton instead of Roland?
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Post by dadithinkimgay on Nov 11, 2022 18:18:01 GMT
So you’re saying that if he looks like Fairbanks, dresses like Fairbanks, has the same background as Fairbanks, and even calls himself Fairbanks, then he’s probably Fairbanks? Wild I’m not even sure why this is a question tbh Come on. Fairbanks is a pretty minor character in DAI so it´s only natural to double check if this Fairbanks is really that Fairbanks from DAI. Even right now i still not 100% convinced that´s the same character because let´s face no one have ever wasted a thought that Fairbanks could be a major character in the series.
I think that’s kind of the point, though, at least with the theme Dragon Age has been establishing for the Dreadwolf story they want to tell. Someone you wouldn’t expect to see coming. I would not be surprised to see more minor characters make a larger appearance in Dreadwolf (for example, wasn’t there a TN story with an Inquisition agent as its main character?). On another note, thank you for posting that blogpost, Solas. it’s refreshing to see how much passion and work was put into this series. The actors also seem very excited for everyone to experience it. I wasn’t too interested nor that excited for it initially, but I’m super happy to be proved wrong.
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Post by cuthbertbeckett on Nov 11, 2022 19:13:42 GMT
I think that’s kind of the point, though, at least with the theme Dragon Age has been establishing for the Dreadwolf story they want to tell. Someone you wouldn’t expect to see coming. What i love about Fairbanks is that no one expected him. Sure the possible return of Harding, Charter and Calpernia will surprise some fans who aren´t that invested in the series but Fairbanks wow what a very pleasant surprise. I really hope so. I am a lot more interested in those minor characters than hearing another story about Leliana who is clearly the most overused character.
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Post by bshep on Nov 11, 2022 21:29:53 GMT
I really need to level up my DA lore. Don't remember who is Ammosine.
Anyway nice to see Fairbanks here.
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Post by Solas on Nov 11, 2022 22:25:01 GMT
bshep in your defense I don't remember any char or reference to Ammosine in DA lore, I'm just excited because the surname of one of the new chars (Rezaren Ammosine) was confirmed ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6576594/images/KGsHESiZGZU0pPuHuhQr.png)
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Post by colfoley on Nov 11, 2022 23:08:16 GMT
I think there might be some overestimation of Fairbanks and what it means for DA:D or Absolution. While interesting that he is the character tapped (I guess he got tired of Orlais) he was still a fairly minor NPC in Inquisition starring in what is probably a fairly minor side adventure. Keeping in mind my theory on the tone this is the obvious Inquisition agent tie in, which then brings to mind wonder if the Inquisition is trying to gobble up any leads they can on any ancient artifacts.
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Post by The Biotic Trebuchet on Nov 12, 2022 4:12:47 GMT
Oh no, it looks terrible. Oh no, more elven characters. Oh no, the fandom will expel more cringe than ever before... ![](https://c.tenor.com/GoPVjDWYGqcAAAAC/cringe-garfield.gif)
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Post by smilesja on Nov 12, 2022 7:09:50 GMT
Oh no, it looks terrible. Oh no, more elven characters. Oh no, the fandom will expel more cringe than ever before... ![](https://c.tenor.com/GoPVjDWYGqcAAAAC/cringe-garfield.gif)
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Post by fairdragon on Nov 12, 2022 7:53:03 GMT
It work. I foud a few youtube reactor which watched the trailer and know nothig about DA. Maybe the fandome will grow.
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Post by fairdragon on Nov 12, 2022 8:33:19 GMT
haha yh. 😆 There is no doubt that its him. Folk upthread were wondering if it was & saying it could be, hence saying so I am happy maybe his quest gets something worth finishing it.
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Post by fairdragon on Nov 12, 2022 8:44:19 GMT
The youtuber compare it with this serie "The Legend of Vox Machina" have anyone seen it?
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Post by Absafraginlootly on Nov 12, 2022 9:03:31 GMT
The youtuber compare it with this serie "The Legend of Vox Machina" have anyone seen it? I have, I enjoyed it alot. But then, I've watched the original dnd campaign liveplay it's an adaptation of, so I would wouldn't I? The creators of critical role (said dnd live show) were heavily involved in the design and writing of the show ( and the voice acting of course since they are voice actors) so it was very true to the original. Stuff was left out of course, the original is really long.Matthew Mercer whose playing Fairbanks in DA: absolution is the dungeon master of the critical role cast actually. He's done alot more voice work then that though.
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Post by gervaise21 on Nov 12, 2022 9:51:22 GMT
Perhaps one of the DAI Multiplayer characters. Why not Thornton instead of Roland? I could be wrong here but I think Roland is directly connected to Fairbanks, either a best friend or have worked together before. I agree, that Thorton would have made a good fit for the main warrior character but maybe the Bioware team considered one known individual from DAI was enough. Also, Thornton would mean nothing to people who have not done multi-player or read WoT2, whereas there is a good chance they will have encountered and remember Fairbanks from the main game. What i love about Fairbanks is that no one expected him. Sure the possible return of Harding, Charter and Calpernia will surprise some fans who aren´t that invested in the series but Fairbanks wow what a very pleasant surprise. That is what intrigued me. I actually liked Fairbanks in the game even though he only had a minor part to play, so to see him brought back has definitely encouraged my interest in the series. I wonder whose idea it was. Did the Bioware team suggest him as the leader of the group or was one of the Netflix writers a fan of DAI* who remembered him and asked permission to use him? Either way, it shows an enthusiasm for the setting to use him rather than a much higher profile character with easy fan recognition. *Having read the main writer's blog about her involvement with the story, I think Fairbanks probably was her idea. She was definitely a fan of the game before pitching her ideas to Bioware and Netflix. Call me naive but I think her enthusiasm and commitment to wanting to produce something that will please the fans is genuine. Given how my faith was destroyed by Amazon and RoP that was not an easy sell.
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Post by gervaise21 on Nov 12, 2022 10:10:45 GMT
Keeping in mind my theory on the tone this is the obvious Inquisition agent tie in, which then brings to mind wonder if the Inquisition is trying to gobble up any leads they can on any ancient artifacts. It could certainly be how they bring our new Hero into the story and would fit with Hrungr's idea that we are going to start the game as a Lord of Fortune, who makes a career of recovering ancient artefacts to order, which is how they get involved in the first place, possibly crossing paths with the Dread Wolf's followers. The Qun have definitely been collecting magical items for study, which clearly Solas doesn't like. I suspect this is not simply that he hates the Qun but he is afraid they are clever enough to devise something that could either harm him or his plans. I definitely get the feeling that collecting magical artefacts is going to feature in DA:D, or at least it did in its first iteration as Joplin with its heists. Even if some of that has been lost over time, tracking down either items or lore is probably still going to be important.
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Post by gervaise21 on Nov 12, 2022 10:18:03 GMT
Oh no, more elven characters. One elf, one dwarf, one qunari and three humans. Pretty much what you would expect in a story set in Thedas. Surely it is better to have one new elf character than reuse (overuse) old ones?
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Post by Zemgus on Nov 12, 2022 10:37:16 GMT
Oh no, more elven characters. One elf, one dwarf, one qunari and three humans. Pretty much what you would expect in a story set in Thedas. Surely it is better to have one new elf character than reuse (overuse) old ones? This particular elf feels like a reuse of old elf characters we have seen before though... Briela, Vaea and now this elf slave all share similar physical characteristics and personality traits.
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Post by Andraste_Reborn on Nov 12, 2022 10:46:08 GMT
This particular elf feels like a reuse of old elf characters we have seen before though... Briela, Vaea and now this elf slave all share similar physical characteristics and personality traits. I don't think Briala and Vaea have much in common at all beyond being female elves who are rogues. They have very different back stories, positions in life and approaches to the world. And since neither of them is a slave from Tevinter, I'd guess that Miriam is going to have a very different background from either of them. Beyond being brunettes, I don't think they're really more like each other than Zevran and/or Sera.
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Post by colfoley on Nov 12, 2022 11:21:20 GMT
Keeping in mind my theory on the tone this is the obvious Inquisition agent tie in, which then brings to mind wonder if the Inquisition is trying to gobble up any leads they can on any ancient artifacts. It could certainly be how they bring our new Hero into the story and would fit with Hrungr's idea that we are going to start the game as a Lord of Fortune, who makes a career of recovering ancient artefacts to order, which is how they get involved in the first place, possibly crossing paths with the Dread Wolf's followers. The Qun have definitely been collecting magical items for study, which clearly Solas doesn't like. I suspect this is not simply that he hates the Qun but he is afraid they are clever enough to devise something that could either harm him or his plans. I definitely get the feeling that collecting magical artefacts is going to feature in DA:D, or at least it did in its first iteration as Joplin with its heists. Even if some of that has been lost over time, tracking down either items or lore is probably still going to be important. I think this is something that is being set up for the game when it comes out and there are definite themes and trends emerging here. This show, some of the stories in Tevinter Nights, and (while I have never read it) I think some of the Vaea stuff as well all deals with characters hunting for ancient artifacts in an effort to grasp at straws and find something that they can use against Solas. On this note, as an aside, the idea has occured to me recently that maybe the hubub over the idol in the first Game Awards trailer is at least a slight misdirect, as in the idol itself isn't significant but another tease for what to come. I doubt it, but its possible. Either way this theme is also very apprepro for Dragon Age since looking at the past is something that we've been doing since Origins. Just now its mandated to stop the bad guy.
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Post by gervaise21 on Nov 12, 2022 11:38:59 GMT
This particular elf feels like a reuse of old elf characters we have seen before though... Briela, Vaea and now this elf slave all share similar physical characteristics and personality traits. I don't think Briala and Vaea have much in common at all beyond being female elves who are rogues. They have very different back stories, positions in life and approaches to the world. And since neither of them is a slave from Tevinter, I'd guess that Miriam is going to have a very different background from either of them. Beyond being brunettes, I don't think they're really more like each other than Zevran and/or Sera. The similarity between the three does seen to lie in their class of rogue, which actually makes a lot of sense for an elven character, whether male or female, because they don't get a lot of opportunities for training as a warrior either in the south or the north. Fenris was an exception because Danarius specifically chose him for that role and increased his effectiveness with the lyrium tattoos. Otherwise, most people in Tevinter, when considering training someone as a bodyguard, are going to opt for the larger and more robust human servant/slave. Meanwhile, down south elves are not even permitted to carry a weapon larger than a knife (at least I think that was the rule in the alienage in DAO). So, to train as a warrior you need someone known to you who has the skills (mother in the case of the city elf origin) and time to do so outside your other duties. Briala was in a very privileged position as lover of the Empress, which is why she had access to superior armour and weapons. Even so, she still trained in fighting skills suited to a spymaster rather than a warrior. As Andrastereborn says, when it comes to character and backstory Briala and Vaea are totally different. Briala never lived in an alienage and always enjoyed the benefits of being in Celene's household (and the disadvantages later as well). She is much more ruthless than Vaea and has no qualms about killing people whom she perceives as a threat, even if only indirectly, having been thoroughly immersed in the Game. Vaea is far more altruistic and uses her thieving skills to help elves less well off than herself. Her mentor is an aging hero with a genuinely noble outlook on life. Vaea only ends up killing as a last resort, in order to save the lives of her friends. As for Miriam, apart from the lack of magical skills, I would say her profile is much closer to that of Calpernia, with a dash of Fenris' experiences as a slave thrown in for good measure. Even though she was a mage and a human, Calpernia had no special training or treatment beyond her master teaching her enough not to present a risk to his household. She lived in constant fear of being given to the Circle for magical experimentation and lost her lover and friend when he was sold elsewhere. It remains to be seen exactly what Miriam's backstory is, but it is likely different enough from other elves we have encountered thus far that she won't seem just a stereotype (crossing fingers on that one).
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