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Post by tacsear on Aug 3, 2017 14:46:11 GMT
Yes it is. At first I thought it was about courtly inrigue, backstabbings and shit and I love that so I picked it up. The book can be divided into 3 parts and the first part is really politics and I was having a blast, then in the second part it turned into more of an adventure of sorts, which I didn't take very well but it was still engaging, but the last part (especially the end) blew my mind. My biggest issue with the book is that it focuses too much on CelenexBriala relationship and Gaspard is left overshadowed. Haha...I had the opposite reaction. I hated the first part with politics because booorring! And loved the middle part where stuff finally started to happen. Still hate all 3 chars though. Bring back Felassan! He is tranquil though
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Post by phoray on Aug 3, 2017 17:22:23 GMT
i need to put it in spoiler? if that's the case i'll solve it. It was my understanding that she'd already given birth as of the time.of witch Hunt. I don't know who's baby sitting, but she definitely has no preggo belly in that Expansion. Additionally, Awakening happens and your dog has had fathered a couple litters across Fereldan so the timeline supports my theory too.
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Post by phoray on Aug 3, 2017 17:25:25 GMT
Yes. True, using metaknowledge's a different experience, and very fun. But I have my limits. I always face the question: that how can I explain it from his point of view? Sometimes this succeed, sometimes not. For example: Bethany sadder as Grey Warden, but why Hawke could leave her in Kirkwall? Kirkwall's dangerous to an apostate. Carver happier as Grey Warden, but why Hawke would take Carver to the Deep Roads, when Leandra needs a support? Or: Feynriel's Fade quest to turn against Justice: Here we got an interesting conversation after that, but I need a reason, why Hawke do such a thing. With Warrior, blood mage, the reason are different. And in the Inquisition: why the (non-mage-hater) Inquisitor could go for Templars, when this dick refuse the joining, Fiona offer her help, and Cassandra basically suggests the Mages? I cant go for Templars just because their quest more interesting. I need a valid reason to do it. These are hard decisions. I understand your point, a lot of people choose to side with mages just because they read the calling, and want to save Fiona because is Alistair's mother, for example. It's a good approach no doubt. First I've heard of it. I hadn't read the calling until after my first game of dAI was completed. I've still never chosen a side with that even on ny table of reasons the other 4 times I've played.
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Post by themikefest on Aug 3, 2017 17:39:13 GMT
One of my favorite scenes in the game Last cold door is opened
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 18:03:04 GMT
I understand your point, a lot of people choose to side with mages just because they read the calling, and want to save Fiona because is Alistair's mother, for example. It's a good approach no doubt. First I've heard of it. I hadn't read the calling until after my first game of dAI was completed. I've still never chosen a side with that even on ny table of reasons the other 4 times I've played. in youtube videos about the king alistair cameo in redcliffe, or in reddit, you can often read that reason for why they choosen to side with mages, is that one i talked about, not that i care tho, everyone has different reasons for it, i was just making an example anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 18:06:02 GMT
i need to put it in spoiler? if that's the case i'll solve it. It was my understanding that she'd already given birth as of the time.of witch Hunt. I don't know who's baby sitting, but she definitely has no preggo belly in that Expansion. Additionally, Awakening happens and your dog has had fathered a couple litters across Fereldan so the timeline supports my theory too. sorry but i'm lost here.
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Post by Rascoth on Aug 3, 2017 20:54:54 GMT
Finished playing Bethany Amell. Agreed to DR again. Mostly because I wanted to have King Alistair and Warden alive, in case I want to import her to Awakening. My canon, as well as most world states, are OGB-free. Almost got killed by Oghren's brew. Which means it's the best stuff around. Another! Oh, Shale. We soft, squishy flesh creature prefer more complicated ways. "You ask how to kill the Dragon of Beauty? Show it its own reflection after it becomes Archdemon. Works. Every. Time." Supposed quote of Warden-Commander, overheard by one of the new recruits in Vigil's Keep. Intoxication of hers and her dwarven companion's should be noted.And that moment when you realise you don't remember with who or even how you celebrated your victory. Zevran's and Oghren's influence, no doubt. That wicked pair, I swear.
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Post by themikefest on Aug 3, 2017 21:27:08 GMT
My goal is to collect all shards before continuing with the main quests. I went to the Empire of the Lion where one of the skulls is where the Inquisitor has to fight the dragon in the middle. Once done, I had to kill the dragon at the first spot since another shard was there. Because of killing those two dragons, I went from level 16 to level 18. Back to the house to craft some new toys.
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Post by phoray on Aug 3, 2017 22:35:53 GMT
First I've heard of it. I hadn't read the calling until after my first game of dAI was completed. I've still never chosen a side with that even on ny table of reasons the other 4 times I've played. in youtube videos about the king alistair cameo in redcliffe, or in reddit, you can often read that reason for why they choosen to side with mages, is that one i talked about, not that i care tho, everyone has different reasons for it, i was just making an example anyway. Huh. Thing is, Fiona is not all that sympathetic in the books, to be honest. And she appears to have given up to Tevinter rather too quickly in game. On top of just standing there while Alexius kicks the rightful heir out of the castle. Then, with apparently no qualms, leads herself and those under her protection in an attack on Haven at Alexius' behest. if you DO side with her, she judges the Grey Wardens even though her own crap was pretty bad too. I really don't like her at all. She's not on my hate list, but I don't like her. Alistair, however, aches for a family. But Fiona stepped away from him a long time ago and still doesnt' try to connect to him in the end. She doesn't deserve Alistair, and in my head, he's making a new family just fine with my HoF. It was my understanding that she'd already given birth as of the time.of witch Hunt. I don't know who's baby sitting, but she definitely has no preggo belly in that Expansion. Additionally, Awakening happens and your dog has had fathered a couple litters across Fereldan so the timeline supports my theory too. sorry but i'm lost here. I believe what I'd meant to quote was your comment about how Morrigan and Kieran survive a stab to the abdomen. However, Morrigan is obviously not pregnant in Witch Hunt, and I think even has lines about "meeting your son." if you choose to go with her. Kieran would have survived no matter the stabbing, he was already outta there.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Aug 3, 2017 22:43:25 GMT
After completing her adventures in the Brecilian Forest, Nanaya took a break in Denerim doing various small money-raising missions for Slim Coudry, the Chantry, the Blackstone Irregulars, the Mage Collectives, Chief Kyle, etc. Both she and Alistair prudently chose not to wear their GW armor in Loghain's stronghold. Nanaya also helped Leliana deal with Marjolane...lethally. She chose not to harden Leliana, who is now her LI. (Not as pretty as Shianni, but hey...she's a redhead!) By contrast, she chose to harden Alistair after the Goldana episode exploded in his face. Knowing that Alistair is going to be king, Nanaya wants him to be a strong leader who will hopefully better the lot of the elves in Ferelden. From Denerim, they met Levi Dryden at Soldiers Peak to reclaim the old fortress for the GWs. (Gamer Note: Improved Atmosphere worked well here after I removed a redundant file from override. During those scenes where you see shadows of the past - Sophia Dryden rallying the Wardens - all the Wardens were in GW armor while Sophia retained that massive GW armor that came with the DLC. It was also funny to see the ghosts of elven rogues had their ears emerging from their hoods. If you look closely, it does look like holes were cut out for the ears.) Inside, they found the fortress overrun with spirits and demons including the possessed body of Sophia Dryden. They killed all of them and refused to bargain with possessed Sophia. They assisted the old GW mage Avernus in closing the tear in the Veil and then compelled him to continue with his research in an ethical manner. (When faced with the fruits of Avernus' research, however, Nanaya chose to drink the Alchemical Concoction. A 110 pound elf needs all the help she can get! ) Then, finally, they arrived at the Frostback Mountains. After killing some of Loghain's lackeys, they descended into Orzammar, which they found was in a political crisis over who should succeed the King Aeducan: Prince Behlen - the least of the king's sons - or the King's trusted advisor, Lord Harrimont. As always, I RP'd this with my GW being clueless about dwarven politics. In doing this, Prince Behlen came off as the heavy right away. His right hand man, Vartag, comes across as slimey from the beginning. After accepting the first task for Prince Behlen, she finds out - while visiting the Shaperate - that the documents which Vartag claimed showed Harimont to be crooked were forgeries. She tentatively accepts Harrimont's first task and finds out that Behlen's people did, indeed, intimidate Harimont's champions into not fighting. Nanaya enters the Proving on Harrimont's behalf and wins. (The only NPC that says anything good about Behlen is the Commons merchant who believes Behlen will open up trade with the surface.) The second task involves clear Dusttown of Jarvia's criminal gang. Getting to Jarvia was easy. But the boss against Jarvia on Nightmare was...well, a nightmare! After getting clocked several times, I had to change companions several times. To help rogue Nanaya, I needed both mages and Alistair. With Jarvia defeated, off to the Deep Roads!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 22:53:31 GMT
in youtube videos about the king alistair cameo in redcliffe, or in reddit, you can often read that reason for why they choosen to side with mages, is that one i talked about, not that i care tho, everyone has different reasons for it, i was just making an example anyway. Huh. Thing is, Fiona is not all that sympathetic in the books, to be honest. And she appears to have given up to Tevinter rather too quickly in game. On top of just standing there while Alexius kicks the rightful heir out of the castle. Then, with apparently no qualms, leads herself and those under her protection in an attack on Haven at Alexius' behest. if you DO side with her, she judges the Grey Wardens even though her own crap was pretty bad too. I really don't like her at all. She's not on my hate list, but I don't like her. Alistair, however, aches for a family. But Fiona stepped away from him a long time ago and still doesnt' try to connect to him in the end. She doesn't deserve Alistair, and in my head, he's making a new family just fine with my HoF. I believe what I'd meant to quote was your comment about how Morrigan and Kieran survive a stab to the abdomen. However, Morrigan is obviously not pregnant in Witch Hunt, and I think even has lines about "meeting your son." if you choose to go with her. Kieran would have survived no matter the stabbing, he was already outta there. ah okay, tho i only meant that Morrigan survived the stab, i didn't forget that Kieran was already born on that dlc, if sounded the other way around, then my mistake
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Post by melbella on Aug 4, 2017 1:11:25 GMT
Are you using a mod to make the interior brighter? I don't think I've even seen it so light inside Skyhold!
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Post by Jarovbees on Aug 4, 2017 2:53:03 GMT
Are you using a mod to make the interior brighter? I don't think I've even seen it so light inside Skyhold! I'm on the PS4, so no mods!
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Post by cmoe on Aug 4, 2017 4:14:30 GMT
More errands to run in the Hinterlands. With the help of the mages, the breach was sealed. They even had a big party going when a very large army of red templars and an ugly looking dude crashed in! Closing the breach. Celebrating too soon! Party Crashers Burying the enemy using Trebuchets only to have a dragon join the party!
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Post by Iddy on Aug 4, 2017 11:14:39 GMT
But what about the king?
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Post by tacsear on Aug 4, 2017 13:12:29 GMT
But what about the king? DO AS I COMMAND!
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Post by tacsear on Aug 4, 2017 13:15:25 GMT
What is the name of that armor and how do you get it?
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Post by Rascoth on Aug 4, 2017 13:33:50 GMT
What is the name of that armor and how do you get it? Inquisitor's? The Skin Than Stalks/Shields/Strikes, schematics looted in Trespasser.
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Post by themikefest on Aug 4, 2017 14:02:45 GMT
What is the name of that armor and how do you get it?
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Post by deadlydwarf on Aug 4, 2017 14:54:42 GMT
As Nanaya and her party head for the Deep Roads in search of Paragon Branka, they are joined at the last second by Oghren, Branka's husband, a notoriously drunken warrior who believes he has information that will aid in the search. He discloses that Branka was searching for the Anvil of the Void, the tool with which Paragon Caradin created golems so long ago. Such a tool would be useful against the Darkspawn, no doubt. Finding Branka, however, was the priority, since her support could tip the succession crisis in Harrowmont's favor. Additionally, they were going to keep an eye out for Ruck, the son of Filda, the sad widow who wanted to know what became of him in the Deep Road, and for the second son of the late king, who was found guilty of killing his late brother but who Lord Harrowmont believes was innocent. The Deep Roads truly proves to be a sad, gloomy place. Upon seeing the magnificent ruins of fallen thaigs, they can only grimace at the thought of what happened to the inhabitants. Aside from the endless hoard of Darkspawn, they even find the restless, angry spirits of fallen dwarves and insane golems who have lost their purpose. Oghren leads them to Ortan Thaig, where several of their quests are resolved. They find well-preserved records which might prove valuable to Orta, the young dwarf at the Shaperate who sought to prove her family's noble lineage. Sadly, they also find out the fate of Ruck: i.imgur.com/2aYTo1K.pngHe has become a tainted scavenger after eating Darkspawn flesh. Enough of his mind remains, however, that he is feels shame at the thought of his mother seeing him in his present state. To avoid conflict, Nanaya agrees to tell his mother he is dead, though she is not sure she could bring herself to lie to Filda. Ruck also notices the taint within Nanaya and Alistair. This scare Nanaya, making her wonder if she and Alistair will become very much like Ruck when their Calling comes? Most critically, they find a journal left behind by Branka. It indicates she and her house were headed toward the Dead Trenches. And so their journey continues. Along the way, they see an ominous sight, the terror that has haunted their nightmares since the Joining: the Archdemon and his endless horde of followers! In past PTs, I always try to stick to the appropriate companions for each location: Alistair in Redcliffe, Leliana during the Urn quest, etc. In the Deep Roads, I've always taken Oghren and Shale as well as one mage if my PC wasn't a mage. This time around, I decided Alistair, as a GW, should see the Deep Roads as part of his education and training as a Warden. (Note that I opted to put Alistair in Sofia's "retro" GW armor while keeping the more modern helmet. Also, I've outfitted Wynne as an Arcane Warrior.) If I remember correctly, you're forced to take Oghren for the final stage of "Branka quest." That means poor Shale will be left behind. Hopefully, that doesn't ruin her companion quest.
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Post by tacsear on Aug 4, 2017 15:03:08 GMT
What is the name of that armor and how do you get it?
I would never have found it on my own, thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 15:32:26 GMT
i'm tweaking DAO dunno why tho.
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Post by themikefest on Aug 4, 2017 15:48:43 GMT
Chirp for the camera The last door has opened. Getting all the shards wasn't bad. I know the first time I collected them all, it was frustrating. I remember Isabela broke the curse by throwing the knife away releasing the pirates. So is it canon that they never be released of the curse? I'm sure the statues were put there as an easter egg.
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