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Post by cmoe on Jul 9, 2017 13:43:56 GMT
I guess to prove and underscore the bad writing? that is lack of companion approval meters. A thing I love about dragon age is the people around you having an opinion of you as a person based on your actions. Killing Connor/ISolde SHOULD lose you 50 points with Alistair. Conscripting the Templars SHOULD get you a negative with Cullen that carries past the War Room. If you are just generally unpleasant to be around, it seems the game just let's that be a neutral with no loss or gain. If you lack social graces and are a grumpy pants, why is Jose even attracted to you? You're not the Warden, doing what has to be done with few allies to save Fereldan. You're not Shepard, trying to save the Galaxy one way or the other. The Inquisitor falls out of a rift, the locals get riled up into thinking you've been sent from the maker, you talk to people who desperately want to help you so you can help them-- thousands of people volunteer based on you NOT dying at Haven when it had more to do with Corypheus monologing in pride than any skill of your own. It is completely conveneint to elvate you into the role of Inquisitor, especially since this is being done based on the opinions of 4 people (lel, jose, Cullen, and Cass) and half of those people are players of the Game. You're swimming in allies, volunteers, resources, and it's the actions of Jose and Lel that is keeping this crap together. No one should fall in love with you unless you are honestly a good person, or, if it scratches their itch, a "bad" person. I was glad to see that if you make Cullen take Lyrium he will break up with the Inquisitor. If you put the Inquisition first and force him to take it, he puts the Inquisition first and focuses solely on his job. I thought that felt real.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 13:51:14 GMT
I guess to prove and underscore the bad writing? that is lack of companion approval meters. A thing I love about dragon age is the people around you having an opinion of you as a person based on your actions. Killing Connor/ISolde SHOULD lose you 50 points with Alistair. Conscripting the Templars SHOULD get you a negative with Cullen that carries past the War Room. If you are just generally unpleasant to be around, it seems the game just let's that be a neutral with no loss or gain. If you lack social graces and are a grumpy pants, why is Jose even attracted to you? snip I was glad to see that if you make Cullen take Lyrium he will break up with the Inquisitor. If you put the Inquisition first and force him to take it, he puts the Inquisition first and focuses solely on his job. I thought that felt real. I agree that that is a real thing, but then they softened it with the middle ground option of "stay on lyrium, go through withdrawals after we defeat Cory". At that point, even someone dedicated to the Inquisition can get away with encouraging the lyrium to help the inquistion, but not end up with "Cullen the Hobo" in the post Trespasser slides. So, who even says, "No! Be addicted to lyrium now AND FOREVER!" mwuahahahahah ?
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Post by melbella on Jul 9, 2017 16:19:43 GMT
Well it has been a while, but today I fired up DA2 to pick up where my latest Origin story left off. A warrior this time, her name is Herja. She's almost purely aggressive and will end up rivalmancing Sebastian and siding with the templars (I've never sided with them before!) not to far in, have only just done Birthright and picked up Merril. Can't remember what triggers Isabela to appear in the hanged man at night or how to recruit Fenris. I'm going for the supplier acheivment so I have to make sure Isabella likes me or hates me enough to stick around. Nothing of worthy to note except it was cool that when talking to Bethany and she says a passing comment like maybe she should have been a grey warden because she might be the hero of feralden then. I've not had a HOF mage before this run and can't remember if she says this no matter what? Was fitting anyway. Pictures to be uploaded when I get home... I think you just have to recruit Anders and poof, she's at the bar.
NextOfQuinn You have to meet with Karl before Isabella shows up. Otherwise, both Karl and pirate guy would be in the Chantry at the same time. And that is more chaos at one time than even Hawke can handle.
Re: Fenris - you get him through Bait and Switch.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 16:25:28 GMT
I think you just have to recruit Anders and poof, she's at the bar.
NextOfQuinn You have to meet with Karl before Isabella shows up. Otherwise, both Karl and pirate guy would be in the Chantry at the same time. And that is more chaos at one time than even Hawke can handle.
Re: Fenris - you get him through Bait and Switch.
yes sorry for being confusing. Anders isn't recruitable until after Karl anyway, I thought.
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Post by melbella on Jul 9, 2017 16:31:00 GMT
NextOfQuinn You have to meet with Karl before Isabella shows up. Otherwise, both Karl and pirate guy would be in the Chantry at the same time. And that is more chaos at one time than even Hawke can handle.
Re: Fenris - you get him through Bait and Switch.
yes sorry for being confusing. Anders isn't recruitable until after Karl anyway, I thought.
True enough. I guess I don't view it as "recruiting" Anders since he becomes available by default after helping with Karl. Hawke's goal is getting the maps, not a new companion.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 16:34:12 GMT
yes sorry for being confusing. Anders isn't recruitable until after Karl anyway, I thought. True enough. I guess I don't view it as "recruiting" Anders since he becomes available by default after helping with Karl. Hawke's goal is getting the maps, not a new companion.
And yet, the rag tag group that forms seems like it was meant to be and s/he couldn't shake them even if she wanted to. *huggles the cast of DA2*
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 18:38:25 GMT
Hmmm. Bad me. It's been a couple weeks since I hung out with Varas. Probably going to load a save from before the Winter Palace to get back in character again before finishing the game. there are only like TEN HOURS LEFT IN THE DAY. Wonder if I'll finish it...nah. Not when I make breaks for fan fiction RP writing to feel him out... So, last game I played a male Dalish elf that I had to fight not to flirt with Dorian. So then I was like, "must romance Dorian next!: Now Varas and I have been google eyes over Sera since the Tavern in HAven. I even found this mod yesterday that tweaks Sera's hair I sure as heck hope I'll not googly eyes Jose when I'm romancing Sera but I highly doubt it. Sera, Cole, and Dorian have gotten better with each play through, and Jose has decidedly not.
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Post by fylimar on Jul 9, 2017 19:50:13 GMT
I did a lot of sidequests with my little dwarven wannabe pirate queen, but since I'm still undecided what to do at the Landsmeet, I'm still procastinating a bit. I have to save Anora and stop the slavers in the alienage before the Landsmeet starts and I have hardened Alistair just in case - to leave all options open. But until I can decide how to proceed further with Taena, I have remade my circle mage - I findd humans very hard to make in DAO and I wasn't happy with my first attempt at the circle mage - neither with the looks nor with the name, so I started from scratch and this time, I really like the attempt, even more than my city elf Iliana (but of course not so much as Taena). Her name is Alighiera (again, I know, I just love that name so much). Her background story is, that her father is from the noble Amell family, but her mother is of chasind origin. The marriage caused quite the scandal back in the days. When her magical talent came out, her mother wanted her trained by her people, having not much faith in the circles and the still foreign religion. But Ali was found out by the templars and was send to the circle as a teenager. Since she lived a few years with the chansind, she had some trouble getting used to the new culture, but she found a good friend in Jowan and a fatherly figure in Irving, who even allowed her to wear her chasind robes to not feel totally alien. She has a crush on the templar Cullen and is normally very easygoing and gets along well with people. It's a nice day for a little break-in Oh yeah - that turned out well You need some aspirin for your head? What did the commander say about going on a walk in the Korcari Wilds? Oh yes - don't! Meeting Morrigan Her mother is much more fun
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Post by themikefest on Jul 9, 2017 20:28:29 GMT
True enough. I guess I don't view it as "recruiting" Anders since he becomes available by default after helping with Karl. Hawke's goal is getting the maps, not a new companion.
In several of my playthroughs, I don't talk to Anders at all after getting the maps, see him or even use him for any quests, yet just before destroying the chantry, Hawke acts like they know each other for the last several years. The same can be said for Merrill.
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Post by boxofscreaming on Jul 9, 2017 20:42:03 GMT
I finished Jaws of Hakkon. Boy was that harder than the rest of the game. Great ending though, arguably better than the end of the main quest.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 21:08:59 GMT
Why doesn't Sera hate Celene considering the Empress burned the Halamshiral slums with no prisoners? I think she even gets upset if Celene dies. Why is Lel so darn suspicious of friggen Morrigan? Oh wow. If you talk to Briala first she doesn't accuse you of being a drunk when you meet in teh Apartments. how refreshing. LOLOLOL I said that I trusted Celene. That must have caused a glitch--- my man spun several times in place with Florianne's assistance. He felt like a beautiful ballerina.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 22:06:24 GMT
True enough. I guess I don't view it as "recruiting" Anders since he becomes available by default after helping with Karl. Hawke's goal is getting the maps, not a new companion.
In several of my playthroughs, I don't talk to Anders at all after getting the maps, see him or even use him for any quests, yet just before destroying the chantry, Hawke acts like they know each other for the last several years. The same can be said for Merrill. Why not just kick him out after the Ella fiasco?
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 22:09:36 GMT
fylimarI really like your new human, not that I disliked the last one.
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Post by themikefest on Jul 9, 2017 22:56:17 GMT
Why not just kick him out after the Ella fiasco? I have a couple of times. I don't like the guy. Even in Awakening. Nearly all the times I've played Awakening, I sent him back with the templars.
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Post by phoray on Jul 9, 2017 23:27:11 GMT
Varas Trevelyan First PostAt the Winter Palace Part 1: Writing Another stand up straight, lie through your teeth, and evade with every breath ball of nobles. Orlesian nobles. He didn’t know whether he should be glad or disappointed in himself that he slipped so easily back into the old patterns. Mustering up just the right amount of believeable outrage, Varas Trevelyan committed. “Awfully selfish of this Phillipe!” he declared.
The other man looked relieved, even under his mask, to have fallen upon an empathetic ear. “Indeed! Bedding some silly elven servant and leaving me to convey Gaspard’s death threats to the council!” he huffed. Then settled down. “Thank you for listening.”
Varas was already casually walking towards his next target even the Council of Heralds’ messenger turned away.. Two elves, whispering among themselves in an energetic fashion with a distinct look of concern on their faces.
“So glad to see you’ve maintained your skills in the Game so well, dear son.”
His mother’s voice stopped him in his tracks. If possible, his back got yet straighter as he turned to gaze down at his mother. He smiled back at her, but it didn’t reach his eyes.
“Lady Trevelyan,” he greeted. She hated to be called mother in public. “What a pleasant surprise to see you here.” He held out his right arm for her to clasp as they walked nearby to some windows.
She followed, her left hand delicately upon his arm her smile never waning as she spoke.
“That man will be dead sooner rather than later with his poor skills. Admitting the secrets of his messages will gain him no favor with his betters.” She murmurred, just before taking the offered refreshments by a passing servant.
Varas realized he could see Dorian through the window and felt immensely out of sorts. .
His mother raised her voice, meaning to be heard as the doting mother. “Inquistor Trevelyan, I do believe you are quite popular tonight. Perhaps even the Empress would dance with you after your interactions between you on your arrival.” She sipped some wine, then holding it close to her lips as if to smell it, she spoke more quietly, the glass hiding her words.
“I’ve taken requests on your behalf, Varas.”
Varas stiffened and his lip curled in disgust. He had to take a moment to adjust his features back to imply mere pleasantries between mother and son were being expressed. Finally, he replied, an edge to his quiet voice. “The Herald of Andraste will not be anyone’s entertainment, whether it be today, or later.”
His mother’s left hand squeezed into his arm in warning. Her voice sharp, but equaly low. “Look at you, playing at being all high and mighty. You actually believe the rumor about yourself?”
Varas did not respond, although his smile was not quite as bright as his jaw clenched. His mother continued.
“Your faith has always been too strong for your own good, Varas. The Maker doesn’t keep us from his side because of a little rutting.” She sipped her wine again and waited a few moments.
Varas heard a buzzing as he kept his focus on Dorian. He was so handsome in his formal red coat. Went well with his skin coloring; he always did look good in vivid colors.
Irritated at his lack of response, his mother leaned in closer, her charm waning. “Even Andraste had four children, Varas, she didn’t get knocked up by divine providence. “
Varas’ nostrils flared in anger at the Blasphemy and it was then that Dorian noticed him looking at him through the window. Dorian gave a little wave and a dashing smile.
Varas swallowed his anger. “I’m otherwise engaged for the evening and for many evenings to come.” He said as calmly as he could manage. His mother could be worse than an entire ball of Orlesians.
The wave from Dorian did not escape her notice. “The man from Tevinter? I’d heard rumors but” her laugh tinkled, ant it grated on his ears. “Son, that is not an appropriate match. Not for a Trevelyan and not, “ Her smile was sharp beneath its mask. “For the Herald of Andraste.” She released his arm then popped him on the shoulder with her fan.
“I’ll make the introductions later, .” She said, smiling, as she walked back into the crowds of other nobles.
Author's note: Gotta admit, I don't think I've ever created such a mother as that before for one of my protaganists. I hate her. Usually, I have estranged family members reconnect at the end of the story (that I have in my head) but her? I don't know if there will be any forgiveness. At least, definitely no understanding.
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Post by cmoe on Jul 10, 2017 0:06:49 GMT
Edric got to meet Cory. They didn't seem to get along. Then he got a castle and met the Champion of Kirkwall! Celebrating a successful trebuchet hit... too soon Cory and his dragon mean business Meet Hawke, he killed a lot of mages, along with his boyfriend.
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Post by phoray on Jul 10, 2017 2:26:53 GMT
Varas Trevelyan Writing 1At the Winter Palace, Writing Part 2 Varas felt trapped. His breathing quickened. He needed to be outside. He felt a possible scream building. He stumbled a bit as he stalked to the blue double doors that led out to the garden- to Dorian.
He took a deep breath of the fresh evening air- abd was immediately interrupted by Empress Celene’s handmaidens. He struggled just a moment in putting his Game face back on. But at least he was outside. A discussion of pleasantries and subtle requests later, he wished them goo evening and walked to the man in red he’d been gazing at for minutes now. The relief he felt at Dorian being there washed over him. This was his new life. One full of meaning and good people.
Dorian’s charm warmed him immediately. “This is all so familiar. I half expect my mother to materialize and criticize my manners.”
“I appreciate that you were willing to come here.” Varas replied, with so much sincerity that Dorian nearly blushed in spite of himself.
“And expose myself to all this exquisite finery and fine wines?”
Varas smiled. “You know what I mean, Dorian.” He paused then asked. “What if your mother were actually here? Where would be then?”
“Short one mage, I presume, as he’s pulled out by his ear lobe. But what about you? What if YOUR mother was here?”
Varas grimaced. “She was. IS.”
Dorian tutted in sympathy. Varas forced himself not to lean into him for a kiss, even if he imagined doing it anyway.
“Don’t wear yourself out mingling.” and then, to his own mild surprise. “I expect a dance before this is over.”
Dorian, ever one to avoid being serious, looked mildly surprised himself. “Dancing with the evil magister? In front of every noble in Orlais! How shocking!”
“They’ll live.”
“You say that now,” Dorian smirked, dropping his voice. “But if you can find me ten silk scarves, I have a dance that would really shock them.”
Varas left, feeling a lot more centered. What was next? oh yes. Inconspicuously climbing a wall.
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Post by phoray on Jul 10, 2017 2:56:42 GMT
Varas Trevelyan At the Winter Palace, Writing 3 “Enough! We will not bicker while Tevinter plots against our nation. For the safety of the Empire, I will have answers!”
And they all stared at him. He’d been thorough, done his duty, and played the Game with the best of them this night. He could manipulate this several different ways.
With Gaspard, it was easy. He’d attempted a coup upon a peace loving Empress, a woman Varas greatly admired even before the ball. That admiration had merely been underscored after direct dealings with her. He felt no remorse laying the Duke’s crimes before Celene.
Then it was Ambassador Briala’s turn. If he helped her, he’d gain more eyes. If he helped her, there may be benefits for the elves, which any Noble not blind to their situation could see needed more strength. The fact that she seemed to care for Celene and Celene for her also had weight. Literally- he could feel the elven locket he’d found in the Royal vault in his right pocket.
.And while everyone in Orlais, even his own mother played the Game, would playing it NOW, make Orlais any stronger than before? He gritted his teeth, making a decision. He would not twist truths to benefit himself or others any longer. The Empress had led Orlais for 16 years and she would rule it better without snakes at her side, no matter the emotions involved. The Empress and Briala both looked at him expectantly, wondering at his next move.
So he laid Briala’s machinations bare. The brief tightening around Celene’s eyes spoke of her disappointment. Maybe she would have wanted him to lie to her- he would never know. The words were said, could not be undone.
“The past, like so many things, is beyond my command.” ~Celene
The Empress was swift as she ordered the guards to take the two to their cells. Their executions would be just as quick, no doubt.
The Empress gave her thanks before her big speech. In spite of knowing she was exceptionally good at the game, Varas suspected, and rightly so, that her words of thanks were sincere. She loved Orlais. May the Maker guide her through that love to a better future for her nation and all Thedas.
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Post by phoray on Jul 10, 2017 3:20:59 GMT
Varas Trevelyan At the Winter Palace, Writing 4 He held the elven locket in the palm of his hand, letting the chain dangle, as he looked out over royal gardens. It was the only physical evidence left of what he could only guess must have been a once great love and he had been told to dispose of it as he saw fit. His soul and body felt weary and his mood sour.
It was with this pessimistic weariness that Morrigan pushed herself on the Inquisition. He did not act noblemanly about it. He was the Inquisitor and a country he’d just helped had forced yet another advisor upon him. He would have to apologize later. Later, when his heart was not so heavy. He leaned onto the balcony.
“There was an anicent dowager looking for you. Said she had twelve daughters.” Dorian said from behind him, as he joined him. “Told her you'd already left. You can thank me later or now.” He leaned in on the balcony next to him. “ But you look lost in thought. Something on your mind. “
“I wish I could have… They didn’t have to die.
“There you go thinking you can save everyone. Some people make bad choices. Don’t dwell. It’s not like you’re the leader of an Empire.”
Varas sighed. “I know. I’m just worn out. Tonight has been very long.”
Dorian laughed at such an underwhelming description of the day’s events.
”The day is saved. You should be celebrating. Enjoy yourself while you can!”
Varas gripped the chain of the locket around his fingers.
Dorian stood up straight. “What you need is a distraction. I have just the thing!” Dorian stepped back, waving his arm with flair as he offered his hand to Varas. “Let’s dance.”.
Varas gave one more glance to the locket. It was done and Dorian was right. He wouldn’t dwell on it. He threw the locket out past the gardens and into a copse of trees beyond.
He turned to Dorian and took his hand. “I was hoping you’d ask.”
Dorian pulled him firmly to him. “Thank goodness one of us has a little initiative.”
And they danced; and damn those who watched them and cared.
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Post by Ean'Harel on Jul 10, 2017 7:15:13 GMT
Varas Trevelyan At the Winter Palace, Writing 4 Nicely done. That's quite a powerful moment, I agree. Winter Palace made my young, inexperienced Lavellan feel dirty. He lost his innocence that night: sure, he'd killed people before, but he wasn't a murderer. Until now*. Dancing with Dorian helped, a bit. One thing is certain, though: he'll never play the Game again, niceties be damned. *Gaspard kicked the bucket, Celene and Briala rule together. Meanwhile, the weather finally cooled down enough to let me play for a quick half-hour or so. I explored a bit more of the Hissing Wastes. Solas had a coughing fit. I parked myself off at Skyhold. Time to sort out my (and Solas') inventory before I go talk to Morrigan. It's terrible. I really don't want to finish the game with my current character; I like him way too much. Even just thinking of Trespasser, as much as I love it, makes my blood curdle.
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Post by cmoe on Jul 10, 2017 15:57:21 GMT
Edric had a busy day. He had to drain a lake with a rift floating in the middle of it. He had to kill a slew of bandits to get to said lake. Then he got to meet the infamous Loghain Mac Tir. They got along splendidly. On a side note: Edric seems to like Dorian. Which is surprising given his strong dislike of mages, Tevinter, humans, and everything in general really.
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Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire
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Post by fylimar on Jul 10, 2017 18:16:36 GMT
Still procastinating with Taena due to decision making. But I played Alighiera (DAO, the mage, not the rogue Hawke) a bit more. I really like her. She is very sarcastic and sometimes a bit blunt. She told Jory that he is a coward for example. She and Alistair survived the Tower of Ishal thanks to Flemeth, but now she has to take that wannabe chasind girl Morrigan along. Well at least it looks, like she can fight - good. In Lothering people are scared of Bandits and Darkspawn. Ali and group took care of that and recruited some more people: a nutjob named Leliana, a murderer named Sten and a knight, who lost the castle, he worked in, named Ser Gilmore. We might not be the strongest group of Ferelden, but we are certainly the most crazy one. Meeting Leliana or 'She's gotta be kidding me' Morrigan looks a bit ghostly in that shot, maybe she is trying to ecape to the fade to get rescued from zealots who believe, that they talk to the Maker Alistair can be really funny sometimes Looking thoughtful (She was waiting for Dante, her dog, to bring her something, he found) And very seldom, Alistair has actually a clever idea (veeery seldom)
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Post by themikefest on Jul 10, 2017 18:51:51 GMT
Played Jaws. Too bad the Inquisitor can't have headgear like this guy
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