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Post by colfoley on May 26, 2018 23:54:17 GMT
I stopped the Blight by killing the Archdemon, pledged to stay around with King Allistair for a while.
But as we all know that the best laid plans of mice and men often aren't that practical. Off to Amaranthine to assume the role of Arl and Warden Commander of the Ferelden Grey Wardens. Usually I go to the Wending Wood first but this time I decided to go after Sigourn, everyone's favorite Dwarf...well till Oghren comes along in any event.
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Post by vertigomez on May 27, 2018 0:07:43 GMT
Just started a new playthrough. Here's a shitty phone pic of Caius Amell: I tried to make him look Amell-ish, and in true cousin-to-Hawke fashion he's going to be a snarky bastard who romances a grumpy grump, aka Morrigan. Dunno that I'll ever finish this one - I'm dwarf trash and I miss my dwarves already, plus this would make all three of my protags mages and I'm not about that life. But it's fun for now.
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Post by Iddy on May 27, 2018 1:23:13 GMT
I tried to import a save file from DAO Awakening to Golems of Amgarrak, but the game wouldn't let me. =\ The "confirm" option was unavailable. You can jump to Witch Hunt if you want, there isn't really anything that gets "imported" or it is important in the future. It's more of post warden quest of many that The Warden will do in life. The same problem happened when I tried importing it to Witch Hunt.
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Post by warden on May 27, 2018 2:16:04 GMT
You can jump to Witch Hunt if you want, there isn't really anything that gets "imported" or it is important in the future. It's more of post warden quest of many that The Warden will do in life. The same problem happened when I tried importing it to Witch Hunt. I see, maybe somehow the data save got corrupted or a reinstall of the dlc is required. It's worth a try.
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Post by melbella on May 27, 2018 2:18:41 GMT
I tried to import a save file from DAO Awakening to Golems of Amgarrak, but the game wouldn't let me. =\ The "confirm" option was unavailable.
Which save are you trying to import? Are you able to import your DAO save instead, the same one you used for Awakening? Just wondering if it's the source or the destination that's the issue.
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Post by Iddy on May 27, 2018 12:01:14 GMT
I tried to import a save file from DAO Awakening to Golems of Amgarrak, but the game wouldn't let me. =\ The "confirm" option was unavailable.
Which save are you trying to import? Are you able to import your DAO save instead, the same one you used for Awakening? Just wondering if it's the source or the destination that's the issue.
Same from Awakening. But I've solved it by installing the DLCs again. There is another issue, though. When Nathaniel asked to join the GWs, Oghren said "Careful, he might go all Zevran on you" even though I never recruited him. Is this an importing glitch or something overlooked by the devs?
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Post by melbella on May 27, 2018 15:22:19 GMT
Which save are you trying to import? Are you able to import your DAO save instead, the same one you used for Awakening? Just wondering if it's the source or the destination that's the issue.
Same from Awakening. But I've solved it by installing the DLCs again. There is another issue, though. When Nathaniel asked to join the GWs, Oghren said "Careful, he might go all Zevran on you" even though I never recruited him. Is this an importing glitch or something overlooked by the devs? Could be either. There are a lot of bugs in Awakening.
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Post by colfoley on May 28, 2018 3:11:53 GMT
So my interesting time in Awaking has been interesting. I finished up with bit with the Knotwood Hills and now Sigourn is a member of the party.
Had my first court as Arl of Amaranthine. Forgot all their names but I executed the deserter, I made the thief a part of the army, and I gave the lands back to the one guy. I mean I guess for medeval times it was probably legal, but then this time I figured that Arl Howe gave it to the woman just because the guy was against Tern Loghain. Now I do not know much but that certainly sounds immoral to me. Also I am having my troops trying to secure the trade routes to get supplies against the Darkspawn.
So after all of that I went onto the Wending Wood. I really do not care for Vellanna too much. But, I suppose its a good idea to keep her around...at least for the moment. What I did not know is if you take her with you it blocks her into the Silverite mine porition of the activity. Which was annoying, as was the whole take your armor and weapons from you.
Back to Vigil's keep and this time I managed to stop the riot with some well chosen words. But then Bann Esmerlle had to be an idiot, so I killed her...then my computer crashed.
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Post by riverdaleswhiteflash on May 28, 2018 3:25:56 GMT
Had my first court as Arl of Amaranthine. Forgot all their names but I executed the deserter, I made the thief a part of the army, and I gave the lands back to the one guy. I mean I guess for medeval times it was probably legal, but then this time I figured that Arl Howe gave it to the woman just because the guy was against Tern Loghain. Now I do not know much but that certainly sounds immoral to me. I did my best to make every possible decision on all of those including the land dispute. I even confiscated the lands myself once, like a complete bag of dicks. The smartest way to handle it is probably to tell the guy you can't do anything about the theft of his lands, but that you will make this up to him. It wins you both parties loyalty, and ensures neither backs Esmerelle's idiocy. But my favorite response is to consider the land Lady Liza's reward for backing the wrong side in the recent civil war, and just tell her that she's not getting it. It's rather satisfying when you think about it that way.
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Post by melbella on May 28, 2018 4:58:47 GMT
I hate the bug that makes Lady Liza appear there even after you kill her as one of the conspirators at the farm meeting place. She does kinda look like a zombie at court though so....working as intended?
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Post by Psychevore on May 28, 2018 19:29:53 GMT
Have been playing a Qunari mage lately. It was ok, but when I became a Knight Enchanter, crafted the Blade of Tydarion and equipped Andraste's Sacrifice, it was great. Fantastic even, might be even more fun than a two handed warrior Haven't done much of the story after Skyhold yet, as I intend to platinum the game this time so I'ma need all the shards. Party is: Iron Bull (will romance, not Qun Bull though ) Varric Vivienne. I don't think I've ever used any of these three in any combination, as all banter sounds fresh to me. So this has been pretty fun so far. Settings:
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Post by jaerick243 on May 29, 2018 0:07:29 GMT
So, I went on and did some stuff. Cleared a fiery set of rooms in a temple in the Oasis, did some war table operations, etc. Do not know whether I will do Deal with the Mages or the Templars, but the Venatori issue seems more important. I personally do not care for either side outside of needing help for the breach, so they do not matter.
Does anyone else feel like Mages vs Templars is pointless since they mostly have another reason for the choice?
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Post by House Targaryen on May 29, 2018 4:28:12 GMT
Finally decided on who Jennaria will romance. Defeated the dragon at Crestwood and then the one in the Hinterlands. Went back to Skyhold and celebrated our victory. Drunk Bull under the table. The next morning, well more like the afternoon, met up with Bull's contact about an alliance with the Qun. The alliance didn't happen because we decided to save the Chargers, never believed the Qun wanted an alliance any way. Bull personally thanked Jennaria for that later on that night. Met with Solas the next day and talked and then realized we were in Haven, but it was really a dream. Went to the Exalted Plains to try and save Solas's spirit friend but it was too late, it was corrupted. *Gasp* I think I burned my vocal cords. I ain't drunkkkk... I kin drink ya unda the table any time... Well, you know the old saying, this place smells like wet dog. Come to thank me for saving the Chargers? How will you do that, hmmm? Oh my! Well it has been a while. Actually you could call me a born again virgin since its been that long. Made the whole world change? I didn't know you had feelings for me. This isn't Haven? Where are we? Who am I to stop Solas from dealing with these mages. I didn't see a thing. I'll be there for you when you return to Skyhold.
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Post by colfoley on May 29, 2018 23:07:11 GMT
I may have made a mistake, in fact I probably DID make a mistake.
After getting through the Blackmarsh Undying, which is the last zone and recruiting Justice to the cause, I went back to the Keep. Now apparently, I do not know how this didn't happen, but according to my journal I didn't send Velanna and Sigurn through the Joining. Which is probably why I STILL haven't triggered her companion quest, but as you know once you get to the last mission Senechal Veral forces you into basically doing the end game scene. Something I have complained about quite bitterly. You should be able to talk to the guy still.
Anyways with the end game for Awakening started Amaranthine is now in flames and I am off to the Vigil to save everyones butts. Though it was interesting/ nice because A. I hate Vellanna's character and B. have hardly spent any time interacting with her this time out but it was a bit touching to hear the surprise, wonder, and appreciation in her voice when I came back for her. Quite interesting.
Now that i am this close I am fairly confident I will be starting DA 2 by the end of this week. Which has me excited because of how much I like that game, how much I love Hawk/ my Hawk and just in general. It is funny that despite me really liking DA 2 compared to Origins I have gotten 6 pts of the latter in to 2 of the former so its going to be interesting trying to settle into the combat and get the trees going again.
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Post by House Targaryen on May 30, 2018 4:35:39 GMT
Jennaria has her romance thing going on.
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Post by Iddy on May 30, 2018 10:45:17 GMT
How do I start the "Trade Must Flow" quest? The only quest Ms. Woolsey gives me when I talk to her is "The Righteous Path".
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Post by olnorton on May 30, 2018 12:14:00 GMT
How do I start the "Trade Must Flow" quest? The only quest Ms. Woolsey gives me when I talk to her is "The Righteous Path". You get it the second time you talk to her. Try going outside and back in.
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Post by colfoley on May 30, 2018 23:10:00 GMT
So the Vigil is defended. The only real issue I have ever had with the defense was not quite using the special abilities you get for the Keep properly. A couple of times I used the mortar strikes from Dworkin improperly. But still, when I did use it right it was fun. More then once with us defending the gate I had Nathaniel with hail of arrows, myself with hail of arrows and Dworkin pretty much covering the entire gate and doing a LOT of damage. Especially to the weaker Darkspawn.
I took the Architect up on his deal and had to kill Sigurn...oops. Granted I do really like the character but that is what Malcolm would do,anything to strengthen the Wardens and the possibility of ending the Blight is...tantalizing.
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Post by pensieve on May 31, 2018 10:53:21 GMT
Started a new Warden... Not sure if I'm going to finish it. I tend to start new games in DAO and never finish them. It's going to be a challenge as well because I'm not going to romance Zevran. I think I might even kill him, just so I won't get tempted to romance him Anyway, this is Inej Cousland. She wants to be queen. Not a queen, but the queen. But first she must suffer history lessons: Starting to think she's adopted... Perhaps Duncan is her real father? Future husband...
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Post by riverdaleswhiteflash on May 31, 2018 18:34:21 GMT
Saar'Kata Adaar killed a wyvern in Crestwood today, then finally got around to opening the dam to drain Old Crestwood. Then she turned right back around to get Solas when she saw one of the elven artifacts she imagined he'd rather be there to see her activate, and he was still there when she killed the Rage Demon for the Command spirit and sealed the rift to stop the undead attacks.
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Post by colfoley on May 31, 2018 23:43:26 GMT
So Awakening is done and Witch Hunt is started.
Awakening ended on quite a hectic note with the 'Mother' lmost party wiping me, fortunatley I still had me and Justice up and I think my and maybe Nathaniel's Rain of Arrows directly on target actually saved my bacon.
It was really interesting, I do not think the revelation about the Architect starting the Blight would have disuaded Malcolm per se, after all the Architect himself points out anything to stop the Blights is neccessary to win the day. But on the flip side it did make me wonder: Did the Architect ever try this before or was the Old God his first 'test subject'? I suppose the answers could be provided in the Calling...which I have never read. But if it was the first test subject it does bely a certain recklessness which might give the Warden Commander pause despite the 'anything to end the Blight' mentality.
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Post by vertigomez on Jun 1, 2018 2:32:24 GMT
Got left for dead by Bartrand today. I still get shivers when Varric screams his brother's name - that's some brilliant voice work on the part of Brian Bloom. Fortunately, Hawke and co. managed to escape and now Hawke's super rich. I was surprised by how leery Isabela was of that demon in the Deep Roads. Less surprised at her appreciative whistle upon seeing all the treasure the rock wraith was hoarding. Carver's a Templar now and that makes me sad. He deserves to be a Warden.
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Post by riverdaleswhiteflash on Jun 1, 2018 7:46:56 GMT
Carver's a Templar now and that makes me sad. He deserves to be a Warden. Well, being a Templar's arguably better. Being a Warden destroys your mind, and then kills you, and there's no known cure yet. Being a Templar creates an addiction that will eventually destroy your mind if you lose to it, but that can be fought like any other. It was really interesting, I do not think the revelation about the Architect starting the Blight would have disuaded Malcolm per se, after all the Architect himself points out anything to stop the Blights is neccessary to win the day. But on the flip side it did make me wonder: Did the Architect ever try this before or was the Old God his first 'test subject'? I suppose the answers could be provided in the Calling...which I have never read. But if it was the first test subject it does bely a certain recklessness which might give the Warden Commander pause despite the 'anything to end the Blight' mentality. I've never read it either, but I don't think it has any information on his experiments with awakening Tainted creatures. He was doing magical experiments with the Taint in that one too, but my understanding is that he was trying to create peace by tainting all creatures, rather than by making Tainted creatures sapient. That said, I don't think Urthemiel was his first test subject for the spell he'd created. I think Urthemiel was just his first Old God test subject for it. My understanding is that the Architect tried the same thing he'd done for the Mother, the First, and all the other darkspawn he'd awakened, on Urthemiel.
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Post by vertigomez on Jun 1, 2018 16:48:37 GMT
riverdaleswhiteflash I know, but he's happier that way. He storms off to join the Templars 1) for lack of other fulfilling options and 2) because he's hurt that Hawke didn't want him by their side on the expedition. He's just grumpier overall and Templar!Carver gets wistful in a "what could have been" way about the Wardens.
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Post by Iddy on Jun 1, 2018 20:12:13 GMT
I played most of DAO disconnected from the Internet.
Now that I've connected it again, is there any chance I'll retroactively get some of the trophies I would have earned?
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