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Post by dmc1001 on Oct 27, 2017 19:35:01 GMT
Today, went to the Frostback Basin to investigate what happened to the original Inquisitor from the first Inquisition. I found a spirit/memory/(whatever Justinia was) of Ameridan's lover, Telana. It put me on Ameridan's trail and then was able to move on. Had to deal with a lot of angry natives in the form of the Hakkonites, Avvar who hated "lowlanders".
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Post by dmc1001 on Oct 27, 2017 19:37:00 GMT
I'm familiar with the word. I guess I'm thinking in-game, where a "devout" Inquisitor is the kind of believes him/herself to be the Herald of Andraste, etc. If you mean that your Inquisitor is a devout follower of elven gods you could simply say so rather than be evasive. My original response did say how I interpreted things. If I'm wrong, you really could just say so.
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Post by Psychevore on Oct 27, 2017 19:43:50 GMT
Conscription alone is -40 approval with fair-weather friends on, so he should leave immediatly after in Hushed Whispers. Oh, really? I now I love him even more... good boy! I never did it, but many people conscripted the Mages, and still had Dorian in the Inner Circle, at least as I know. Conscripting the mages isn't something I would do either, but I'm not self inserting Inquisition for Faith all the way this time. Ugh. I would never do that, the character I'm playing though
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Post by phoray on Oct 27, 2017 19:44:52 GMT
I'm familiar with the word. I guess I'm thinking in-game, where a "devout" Inquisitor is the kind of believes him/herself to be the Herald of Andraste, etc. If you mean that your Inquisitor is a devout follower of elven gods you could simply say so rather than be evasive. My original response did say how I interpreted things. If I'm wrong, you really could just say so. I'm not intending to be difficult. Devout is just how strongly you believe in your religion. You can be Devout Andrastian, Dragon Cultist... Thing about the Elven Gods, they're called "Teh Creators" and what is that called as a religion? The Creationists? that's not the right word either. So, I just went with devout Dalish and assumed it spoke for itself.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 27, 2017 22:51:56 GMT
Tonight Calistyn got back on the road. First she faced the easiest decision ever; then froze her arse off killing Templars and closing rifts, then did some judging.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 27, 2017 23:32:54 GMT
Tonight Calistyn got back on the road. First she faced the easiest decision ever; then froze her arse off killing Templars and closing rifts, then did some judging. Where did that first pic come from? (Yet another game with hair issues; is there a game that doesn't?)
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Post by vonuber on Oct 27, 2017 23:51:57 GMT
Where did that first pic come from? (Yet another game with hair issues; is there a game that doesn't?) Life is Strange: Before the Storm, the new prequel to Life is Strange. Typically takes me a week or so to get over the crippling emotional torment whenever they release an episode. Even now there are certain songs I can't listen to 18 months later from the first one, without getting a bit teary; that first season really fucked me up.
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Post by phoray on Oct 28, 2017 2:26:06 GMT
Tonight Calistyn got back on the road. First she faced the easiest decision ever; then froze her arse off killing Templars and closing rifts, then did some judging. Where did that first pic come from? (Yet another game with hair issues; is there a game that doesn't?) I think in this case, it's an Artistic choice. Like Telltales style of heavily shaded comic art that happens to move.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 4:17:55 GMT
Where did that first pic come from? (Yet another game with hair issues; is there a game that doesn't?) Life is Strange: Before the Storm, the new prequel to Life is Strange. Typically takes me a week or so to get over the crippling emotional torment whenever they release an episode. Even now there are certain songs I can't listen to 18 months later from the first one, without getting a bit teary; that first season really fucked me up. You almost make it sound like a TV series. How many episodes do they release a year? What's the genre? Murder mystery?
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Post by phoray on Oct 28, 2017 7:02:52 GMT
Life is Strange: Before the Storm, the new prequel to Life is Strange. Typically takes me a week or so to get over the crippling emotional torment whenever they release an episode. Even now there are certain songs I can't listen to 18 months later from the first one, without getting a bit teary; that first season really fucked me up. You almost make it sound like a TV series. How many episodes do they release a year? What's the genre? Murder mystery? Some game companies, especially when breaking onto the scene, release a game cut into 4 or 5 parts one at a time. you pay the full price for the game up front, so they get their money Right now to finish the rest of the game. When were talking games that don't have AAA backing, this is sometimes the only way they can afford to make a game. Additionally, they track people's decisions and pay close attention to the feed back. They''ll make mild to moderate changes to some story elements if some background NPC is quite popular so that "I really like that element about character A n episode 1!" they'll add more of that element in episode 2 or 3 to give more of what people like. Telltale does it this way, but now they're big enough they could stop. But they at least pay lip service to the idea that they'll change the story a bit based on tracked decisions, so they stick to the episodic concept. I haven't played Life is Strange or Before the Storm, but it seems quite popular in spite of the portrayal on Youtube being "Ansty Teenager gets time travel powers to solve mysteries." some of them are murder? I think?
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Post by cmoe on Oct 28, 2017 8:17:44 GMT
I switched Lavellans... Back to my adorable Mahanon... He was a very busy herald... He met with Mother-what's-her-name... then chatted with a bunch of people at the crossroads that need help... Am I the only one who has a teeny crush on Corporal Vale... no, just me? Then we cleared out some rebel mages and templars for the safety of the refugees, of course... We got ourselves some horses and killed some possessed wolves and set up watchtowers. Very productive... Oh and swung by Val Royeaux, met some templars had a lovely chat... Hinterlands Fun in the Sun! Val Royeaux
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 9:20:10 GMT
I haven't played Life is Strange or Before the Storm, but it seems quite popular in spite of the portrayal on Youtube being "Ansty Teenager gets time travel powers to solve mysteries." some of them are murder? I think? Life is strange has sold over 5 million copes on steam alone, so yes it is 'quite popular'. My advice is not to watch any lets plays or read anything about it and go in blind. I can honestly say that it is one of the best series I have ever played in my nearly 38 years of life. Also one of the most grown up, despite its protagonist. It handles issues better than anything else I've seen; since you play as a girl and it involves emotion it does attract the usual nobsiciles. Other opinions are available of course.
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Post by Psychevore on Oct 28, 2017 11:48:30 GMT
Then I talked to Dorian and he didn't leave. So I flirted a bit with him to get his approval up a little bit. Though it will probably be for naught after I declare the Inquisition for faith. Though I will save the game before talking to him in Skyhold, if he does leave, I'll just reload and first go to Halamshiral and reconcile Celene and Brialla. After that I shouldn't have any problems with Dorian anymore and possibly even ultimately befriend him. As for the last screenshot: Viktor is devoutly Andrastian, but doesn't believe himself to be chosen. Or rather, it's not up to him to declare himself chosen.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 11:53:24 GMT
I wish there was an option to use the Inquisition to covertly create a new Dalish Empire. That would be fun.
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Post by Psychevore on Oct 28, 2017 11:55:00 GMT
I wish there was an option to use the Inquisition to covertly create a new Dalish Empire. That would be fun. Isn't that what Fen'Harel is doing the entire game? Or rather, he's trying to restore what the Dalish have forgotten.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 11:58:11 GMT
I wish there was an option to use the Inquisition to covertly create a new Dalish Empire. That would be fun. Isn't that what Fen'Harel is doing the entire game? Or rather, he's trying to restore what the Dalish have forgotten. No idea, not got that far yet What I mean is use it to actually stake out new lands under the guise of the inquisition; have them in important roles and locations. Actually get them on an equal footing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 15:34:16 GMT
Day 56: Noob Inquisitor Log
- Solved sulky daddy issues with Fancy Pants. And I thought I wasn't good with my relatives when I declined being stuffed with a burnt blood pie for the sake of politeness. Some people want to turn their kids into blood pies. - Why do these pesky clerics always burn with the righteous need to accuse someone of heresy. First they were following me around muttering how they'll burn me at the stake, now they're stalking my loyal mages. - Borrowed a page out of the Empress book and mailed the Mayor over to Ferelden to let them solve his mess. - All right! There's an ancient Ferelden throne available with my name on it. Remind self to give finders more biscuits for the excellent job. - Outstanding! There's a new redheaded firecracker making herself at home in the undercroft. We'll get along just fine. Can't say the same for the blacksmith who was used to being the sole boss of the crafting stations.
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Post by phoray on Oct 28, 2017 15:50:45 GMT
Day 56: Noob Inquisitor Log - Solved sulky daddy issues with Fancy Pants. And I thought I wasn't good with my relatives when I declined being stuffed with a burnt blood pie for the sake of politeness. Some people want to turn their kids into blood pies. - Why do these pesky clerics always burn with the righteous need to accuse someone of heresy. First they were following me around muttering how they'll burn me at the stake, now they're stalking my loyal mages. - Borrowed a page out of the Empress book and mailed the Mayor over to Ferelden to let them solve his mess. - All right! There's an ancient Ferelden throne available with my name on it. Remind self to give finders more biscuits for the excellent job. - Outstanding! There's a new redheaded firecracker making herself at home in the undercroft. We'll get along just fine. Can't say the same for the blacksmith who was used to being the sole boss of the crafting stations. Approval meter: + 48 warm Lol at blood pie children. Does it take you a while to write these?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 16:09:22 GMT
btw, that Bulwark of the True King with the Cousland's emblem in it, it's a personal retexture of yours or it's in the nexus or somewhere else? i've been looking but found nothing.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 16:15:24 GMT
I switched Lavellans... Back to my adorable Mahanon... He was a very busy herald... He met with Mother-what's-her-name... then chatted with a bunch of people at the crossroads that need help... 1. Am I the only one who has a teeny crush on Corporal Vale... no, just me? Then we cleared out some rebel mages and templars for the safety of the refugees, of course... We got ourselves some horses and killed some possessed wolves and set up watchtowers. Very productive... Oh and swung by Val Royeaux, met some templars had a lovely chat... Hinterlands Fun in the Sun! Val Royeaux 1. In DAO, I could say the same about several of the female NPCs. Leading the way, of course, is Shianni (Has any secondary NPC been the subject of more mods? OK, maybe Ser Gilmore...) followed by Bella. I can't say the same for the female NPCs of DAI. For awhile, I thought Brialla might be the only pretty female elf in the DAI universe...then I saw her without her mask in the Arbor Wilds (only if you have "Brialla rule through Gaspard" in WEWH) and was sadly disappointed. Oh well...
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 16:23:11 GMT
I haven't played Life is Strange or Before the Storm, but it seems quite popular in spite of the portrayal on Youtube being "Ansty Teenager gets time travel powers to solve mysteries." some of them are murder? I think? Life is strange has sold over 5 million copes on steam alone, so yes it is 'quite popular'. My advice is not to watch any lets plays or read anything about it and go in blind. I can honestly say that it is one of the best series I have ever played in my nearly 38 years of life. Also one of the most grown up, despite its protagonist. It handles issues better than anything else I've seen; since you play as a girl and it involves emotion it does attract the usual nobsiciles. Other opinions are available of course. Thanks for the insights! May try this for a change from Sci Fi and Sword and Sorcery. Is this more RPG or is your PC simply walking through decisions the game has already made for you?
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Post by Psychevore on Oct 28, 2017 16:27:44 GMT
Viktor's about to grind some influence till level 5, which shouldn't take too long as I have quite a few easy influence grabs left (5 Astrariums in Hinterlands and Storm Coast is already a 1000 if I remember correctly, plus whatever unlocking the caves gives). Then, equipped with all the knowledge perks, it's time to close the breach and really get this game going.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 16:47:23 GMT
Is this more RPG or is your PC simply walking through decisions the game has already made for you? I'd say it's more mass effect style in a way. The overall plot will end up in the same place (as it has too) but you can shape the character and how they treat people to an extent. The first game is only £12 now I think for all 5 episodes, which is about 12-15 hours gameplay. You don't really have much to lose, apart from a lot of tears.
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Post by Curious Crow on Oct 28, 2017 16:55:39 GMT
On the Life is Strange subject, the first episode is free on Steam so that's one way to check it out. (edit: I haven't played it myself, just not interested. But figure it would give a decent overview on how it plays at least). As for on topic. Did nothing today. But might end up playing a bit to add some relevance to this post. So that's (maybe) something. -- Edit: Aaaaaand quickly realized that the add would be pretty short, since my lack of skill recreating birdman put me off further playing. But now I'm curious, does Hawke usually mention Gamlen's fate in his answer to Why are you alone question, or did I stumble onto something new? And shiny. Also Breki was distracted and fell off the Skyhold battlements, surprising the people standing nearby with the lack of neck breaking. But still, ouch.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 17:07:53 GMT
On the Life is Strange subject, the first episode is free on Steam so that's one way to check it out. True, personally I think it really hits its stride in ep 2, especially the first time you visit kate in her room after the bathroom scene with Victoria and Taylor. I think that's the time when you really know something is very, very wrong he says, writing carefully to avoid spoilers.
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