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Post by House Targaryen on Aug 7, 2018 18:04:04 GMT
After visiting the far away elfy land and gained a new irritating ability, hopefully there isn't any long term issues, the party found out the Qunari are behind some plot to take out Southern Thedas. Another mirror took us to the Deep Roads where the Qunari are mining lyrium. Destroyed their plans for that and headed back to the Winter Palace. Confronted by the Arl who thinks we're trying to take over the world. Well Ink set him straight by saying they're the solution to all of the problems out there, Big Brother if you will. Now heading to the Fade library. Looky here, a shem who is playing Qunari, how quaint. Can't very well have an enemy run free, he could have warned the others. All you do is complain, Teagan. It looks like the praise the HoF gave you is misplaced. Indeed, we're the solution to all of the problems in the world. So colorful except for the drab Vint.
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Post by MarilynRobert on Aug 7, 2018 19:57:12 GMT
I think, you should to finish the side quests (I like them all), because you can't finish later. (After 3 years...) Anders? Ooops yes I have recruited Anders, forgot about him its so easy to do Great I thought that was the case, just wanted to be sure I wasn't making a critical mistake I can't help it...Anders is my main romance and he goes everywhere with me. Seek him out as soon as possible and then hang around him as much as possible, although pretending to be all cool and low key about it all. Don't know how he snuck (shouldn't "snuck" be the past tense of sneak) that bombing plan behind Hawke's back but then Hawke should have researched the ingredients from the sewers. BTW - so I'm not the only one who is confused Sneaked or Snuck: Which Is Correct? It's a Modern English Mystery www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/snuck-or-sneaked-which-is-correct
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Post by Catilina on Aug 7, 2018 20:05:38 GMT
So the other day I finished up Fenris' Act 2 quest, and started his romance I always skip the initial time when Fenris comes to the manor to apologize for his behavior, mostly because I find the second option much sweeter
but uhm, I may have also flirted with Anders in the past... (just a little, I was just trying to be kind ) so today should be...interesting, I have already seen the part on youtube where you can turn Anders down in favor of Fenris it's kind of bittersweet actually...but I really wish there was a way to throw something at Anders' head after his comment about Hawke 'taming Fenris' (I'll just imagine Sinéad throws something at him regardless ) I always head canon that Anders is infatuated with Hawke regardless of attraction on their side (kinda like Liara (at least imo)
also, screenshot of Sinéad (her current and canon incarnation ) I wanted to go with black hair, but in the end went with this burgundy color
at least I think it's burgundy, in outside lighting (like on the wounded coast) it has a bit of a purple shine to it sometimes Yes, Fenris's happy if Hawke "kills" Anders in the Fade. And Anders stops flirting/breaks up with Hawke if Hawke deals with Torpor and doesn't pick the good answer, or let Feynriel to be possessed. Anders always has a crush on Hawke, this is the only reason to him to break up. He can't love Hawke anymore. But he eager to forgive, if Hawke tells him, it was just a trick. By the way, I love every conversation between Anders and Fenris, including the jealous ones. And perhaps it's just me, but Anders with his every flaw –he's judgemental, shamelessly jealous, gives rivalry if Hawke refuses him roughly, and sometimes can really be a jerk– just so... living.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 7, 2018 20:29:38 GMT
So the other day I finished up Fenris' Act 2 quest, and started his romance I always skip the initial time when Fenris comes to the manor to apologize for his behavior, mostly because I find the second option much sweeter
but uhm, I may have also flirted with Anders in the past... (just a little, I was just trying to be kind ) so today should be...interesting, I have already seen the part on youtube where you can turn Anders down in favor of Fenris it's kind of bittersweet actually...but I really wish there was a way to throw something at Anders' head after his comment about Hawke 'taming Fenris' (I'll just imagine Sinéad throws something at him regardless ) I always head canon that Anders is infatuated with Hawke regardless of attraction on their side (kinda like Liara (at least imo)
also, screenshot of Sinéad (her current and canon incarnation ) I wanted to go with black hair, but in the end went with this burgundy color
at least I think it's burgundy, in outside lighting (like on the wounded coast) it has a bit of a purple shine to it sometimes Yes, Fenris's happy if Hawke "kills" Anders in the Fade. And Anders stops flirting/breaks up with Hawke if Hawke deals with Torpor and doesn't pick the good answer, or let Feynriel to be possessed. Anders always has a crush on Hawke, this is the only reason to him to break up. He can't love Hawke anymore. But he eager to forgive, if Hawke tells him, it was just a trick. By the way, I love every conversation between Anders and Fenris, including the jealous ones. And perhaps it's just me, but Anders with his every flaw –he's judgemental, shamelessly jealous, get rivalry, if Hawke refuses him roughly, and sometimes can really be a jerk– just so... living. Hm actually, Varric and Aveline were in the Fade with Sinéad...plus Anders, so I never have to "kill" Anders at all And...I dunno, Anders is...just not my cup of tea, he's so desperate when he's kissing her for the first time I almost thought he was going to eat her Sinéad actually freaked out a bit when he did that, so when he offered to drop by she was just like...well...okay, we'll see what happens (Fenris had left her at this point so she was confused about her own feelings for either of them, since she cares about them both)
then he suddenly drops the bomb on her...and something inside her just snaps Anders: are you sure you want me here? I thought you and Fenris...or did the beast finally turn on you?
Sinéad: ...*snaps* don't call him that! *feels hurt*...I'm sorry Anders, we can't do this... Anders: *angry and disappointed* fine...whatever you see in a maniac like that, perhaps at least your hand will tame him *turns to leave* Sinéad: *throws the nearest book at his head narrowly missing him* just get out! ^ yeah that last line is head canon...I just wish that were an option
and don't get me wrong, Anders is one of my favorite characters in Awakening, but in 2 he's just...not my taste
--- currently I'm playing the Legacy dlc, I enjoy doing that one in Act 2, and I always leave MotA for Act 3 ^^
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Post by anarchy65 on Aug 7, 2018 20:48:22 GMT
Izbran finally arrived in Denerim for the Landsmeet, and met Arl Howe, which seemed to be Loghain's bootlicker. After talking to Eamon, he decided, together with the queen's assistant, to rescue her. In the way, he was ambushed by the Crows, who seeked to bring Zevran back. Zevran, however, stood with Izbran, and they killed them. Later, Izbran found that Zevran wanted to die when he accepted the job on killing him... all very ironic, since both wanted to die and now they were alive and good friends In disguise, they rushed to rescue Anora and had to kill Arl Howe. On the exit, however, they were ambushed by Ser Cauthrien (?) and Anora betrayed Izbran, telling he kidnapped her. The odds were overwhelming, but Izbran and his friends managed to kill all of the guards and Ser Cauthrien. Back in Eamon's manor, Izbran faked a smile and said of course he would help Anora at the Landsmeet. You wait for it, bitch. My turn to stab you in the back. But now there was trouble in the alienage. Hopefully, the last trouble before the Landsmeet. He also met Riordan, a Grey Warden imprisoned by Arl Howe Decision made: Fred the prisoners and asked for help at Landsmeet; killed Vaughan (insulting elfs in front of Zevran and me? Tsc tsc. Kinda metagame because I know who he is, but I can't help it); said I would help Anora at the Landsmeet (hahaha, NO)
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Post by Catilina on Aug 7, 2018 20:52:33 GMT
Yes, Fenris's happy if Hawke "kills" Anders in the Fade. And Anders stops flirting/breaks up with Hawke if Hawke deals with Torpor and doesn't pick the good answer, or let Feynriel to be possessed. Anders always has a crush on Hawke, this is the only reason to him to break up. He can't love Hawke anymore. But he eager to forgive, if Hawke tells him, it was just a trick. By the way, I love every conversation between Anders and Fenris, including the jealous ones. And perhaps it's just me, but Anders with his every flaw –he's judgemental, shamelessly jealous, get rivalry, if Hawke refuses him roughly, and sometimes can really be a jerk– just so... living. Hm actually, Varric and Aveline were in the Fade with Sinéad...plus Anders, so I never have to "kill" Anders at all And...I dunno, Anders is...just not my cup of tea, he's so desperate when he's kissing her for the first time I almost thought he was going to eat her Sinéad actually freaked out a bit when he did that, so when he offered to drop by she was just like...well...okay, we'll see what happens (Fenris had left her at this point so she was confused about her own feelings for either of them, since she cares about them both)
then he suddenly drops the bomb on her...and something inside her just snaps Anders: are you sure you want me here? I thought you and Fenris...or did the beast finally turn on you?
Sinéad: ...*snaps* don't call him that! *feels hurt*...I'm sorry Anders, we can't do this... Anders: *angry and disappointed* fine...whatever you see in a maniac like that, perhaps at least your hand will tame him *turns to leave* Sinéad: *throws the nearest book at his head narrowly missing him* just get out! ^ yeah that last line is head canon...I just wish that were an option
and don't get me wrong, Anders is one of my favorite characters in Awakening, but in 2 he's just...not my taste
--- currently I'm playing the Legacy dlc, I enjoy doing that one in Act 2, and I always leave MotA for Act 3 ^^ In Awakening Anders and Justice are great... my favs with Nathaniel – but in DA2, I was fascinated. I felt, this was their fate, even if Hawke kills him. And my favourite romance in the whole series – close followed by Fenris. I love how passionate is him – that first kiss! And I "killed" him in the Fade not once. His conversation after this just brilliant – he speaks about Justice. And it's very interesting as RP – how we can explain that Hawke does it, when probably already in fell in love with him. But of course, I understand your points. Anders' not for everyone. ___ I love the Legacy in Act2 and Act3 too. And MotA is the best before of the Act3 – (in the game it seems in Act3, ofc, but I always imagine, this happens in that three years between the qunari wars and the events of the Act3.) Hawke already (in)famous, and probably needs some vacation with his/her LI – and it seems just as an interesting adventure as in the "old good times". Family vacation, so usually I pick Hawke and his LI, and the sibling. Everyone happier there, than in Kirkwall.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 7, 2018 20:54:25 GMT
Izbran finally arrived in Denerim for the Landsmeet, and met Arl Howe, which seemed to be Loghain's bootlicker. After talking to Eamon, he decided, together with the queen's assistant, to rescue her. In the way, he was ambushed by the Crows, who seeked to bring Zevran back. Zevran, however, stood with Izbran, and they killed them. Later, Izbran found that Zevran wanted to die when he accepted the job on killing him... all very ironic, since both wanted to die and now they were alive and good friends In disguise, they rushed to rescue Anora and had to kill Arl Howe. On the exit, however, they were ambushed by Ser Cauthrien (?) and Anora betrayed Izbran, telling he kidnapped her. The odds were overwhelming, but Izbran and his friends managed to kill all of the guards and Ser Cauthrien. Back in Eamon's manor, Izbran faked a smile and said of course he would help Anora at the Landsmeet. You wait for it, bitch. My turn to stab you in the back. But now there was trouble in the alienage. Hopefully, the last trouble before the Landsmeet. He also met Riordan, a Grey Warden imprisoned by Arl Howe Decision made: Fred the prisoners and asked for help at Landsmeet; killed Vaughan (insulting elfs in front of Zevran and me? Tsc tsc. Kinda metagame because I know who he is, but I can't help it); said I would help Anora at the Landsmeet (hahaha, NO) hehe, your character sounds great also, you were able to take down Cauthrian during that part of the game? I never even get the chance to get close to her, kuddos ^^
I did the same thing to Anora in my latest playthrough of course I'll support you for the Landsmeet Anora, don't be absurd ^^ (two can play this game...I'll take care of you one way or another)
Catilina I always play MotA with the love interest as well, and Varric...though I sometimes switch out Varric for someone else depending on the class I play if you play in Act 3 you can find the book Worthy writes so that's a nice tie in with some of his War table quests in Inquisition ^^
for Legacy I always play with the sibling, love interest and Varric, it's kinda fun that way ^^
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Post by Catilina on Aug 7, 2018 21:13:14 GMT
Izbran finally arrived in Denerim for the Landsmeet, and met Arl Howe, which seemed to be Loghain's bootlicker. After talking to Eamon, he decided, together with the queen's assistant, to rescue her. In the way, he was ambushed by the Crows, who seeked to bring Zevran back. Zevran, however, stood with Izbran, and they killed them. Later, Izbran found that Zevran wanted to die when he accepted the job on killing him... all very ironic, since both wanted to die and now they were alive and good friends In disguise, they rushed to rescue Anora and had to kill Arl Howe. On the exit, however, they were ambushed by Ser Cauthrien (?) and Anora betrayed Izbran, telling he kidnapped her. The odds were overwhelming, but Izbran and his friends managed to kill all of the guards and Ser Cauthrien. Back in Eamon's manor, Izbran faked a smile and said of course he would help Anora at the Landsmeet. You wait for it, bitch. My turn to stab you in the back. But now there was trouble in the alienage. Hopefully, the last trouble before the Landsmeet. He also met Riordan, a Grey Warden imprisoned by Arl Howe Decision made: Fred the prisoners and asked for help at Landsmeet; killed Vaughan (insulting elfs in front of Zevran and me? Tsc tsc. Kinda metagame because I know who he is, but I can't help it); said I would help Anora at the Landsmeet (hahaha, NO) hehe, your character sounds great also, you were able to take down Cauthrian during that part of the game? I never even get the chance to get close to her, kuddos ^^
I did the same thing to Anora in my latest playthrough of course I'll support you for the Landsmeet Anora, don't be absurd ^^ (two can play this game...I'll take care of you one way or another) I always play MotA with the love interest as well, and Varric...though I sometimes switch out Varric for someone else depending on the class I play
if you play in Act 3 you can find the book Worthy writes so that's a nice tie in with some of his War table quests in Inquisition ^^
for Legacy I always play with the sibling, love interest and Varric, it's kinda fun that way ^^
I used Varric already enough, and Carver so good in MotA! But every setup is good. It just RP to me, that Hawke put his LI to get rid Kirkwall dirt and the boring social visits for some fun. (I don't remember this book, but I 'll watch.) In Legacy, I love to start with Varric, LI and sibling, and later I usually change Varric, mostly with Anders/Fenris, depend on, who already in the group between them. So: my fav group in Legacy: at the start – Varric Anders/Fenris Bethany/Carver, and later: Anders, Fenris Bethany/Carver. Anders is interesting here – as a possessed grey warden, and as himself too.
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Post by anarchy65 on Aug 7, 2018 21:36:50 GMT
hehe, your character sounds great also, you were able to take down Cauthrian during that part of the game? I never even get the chance to get close to her, kuddos ^^
I did the same thing to Anora in my latest playthrough of course I'll support you for the Landsmeet Anora, don't be absurd ^^ (two can play this game...I'll take care of you one way or another) Haha, thanks. He's a little different from characters I normally play Two words that helped: Blood Magic. Blood mages have a skill with a very large area that paralyzes and cause damage (like an area Crushing Prison) and it's very difficult to resist. So I paralyzed everyone in the room and two fireballs took care of the archers. Then it was 4 vs 1, and even so she managed to take down Alistair, but then she was on very low health and Zevran finished her off. I normally marry her and Alistair to be kind of diplomatic, but I don't think this particular character of mine would forgive treason like that. He also believes that nobody that actually wants to rule should rule (and Anora seems to care only for power, which automatically makes her unfit to rule, no matter how good she is at managing the nobles)
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Post by dazk on Aug 7, 2018 22:18:32 GMT
Ooops yes I have recruited Anders, forgot about him its so easy to do Great I thought that was the case, just wanted to be sure I wasn't making a critical mistake I can't help it...Anders is my main romance and he goes everywhere with me. Seek him out as soon as possible and then hang around him as much as possible, although pretending to be all cool and low key about it all. Don't know how he snuck (shouldn't "snuck" be the past tense of sneak) that bombing plan behind Hawke's back but then Hawke should have researched the ingredients from the sewers. BTW - so I'm not the only one who is confused Sneaked or Snuck: Which Is Correct? It's a Modern English Mystery www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/snuck-or-sneaked-which-is-correctI totally understand the Anders thing he is a handsome and passionate fellow but not my cup of tea. Isabella has much the same effect on me, I cannot resist!!!!!! Snuck - past and past participle of sneak". She snuck books under her covers at night. Sneaked - past tense: sneaked; past participle: sneaked. "I sneaked out by the back exit" Don't ask me to explain any of that
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 7, 2018 22:20:19 GMT
hehe, your character sounds great also, you were able to take down Cauthrian during that part of the game? I never even get the chance to get close to her, kuddos ^^
I did the same thing to Anora in my latest playthrough of course I'll support you for the Landsmeet Anora, don't be absurd ^^ (two can play this game...I'll take care of you one way or another) Haha, thanks. He's a little different from characters I normally play Two words that helped: Blood Magic. Blood mages have a skill with a very large area that paralyzes and cause damage (like an area Crushing Prison) and it's very difficult to resist. So I paralyzed everyone in the room and two fireballs took care of the archers. Then it was 4 vs 1, and even so she managed to take down Alistair, but then she was on very low health and Zevran finished her off. I normally marry her and Alistair to be kind of diplomatic, but I don't think this particular character of mine would forgive treason like that. He also believes that nobody that actually wants to rule should rule (and Anora seems to care only for power, which automatically makes her unfit to rule, no matter how good she is at managing the nobles) I see ^^ I generally don't go for the Blood mage specialization, I might have to give it a try at some point
my character was a human noble in love with Alistair,
plus...Loghain may or may not have been indirectly responsible for the death of Eirian's (my warden) family...so he wasn't going to life either, that and she didn't take kindly to anyone betraying her, and that included Anora so I dueled Loghain...then had Alistair kill him was kinda afraid I had blown my chances of ruling beside Alistair, turns out Anora was a little helpful in that regard since she blocked Eamon's attempt, giving me the chance to pick the 'Alistair will be king and I'll rule beside him' option, and Alistair was kinda happy with that ^^
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Post by anarchy65 on Aug 7, 2018 23:10:52 GMT
Haha, thanks. He's a little different from characters I normally play Two words that helped: Blood Magic. Blood mages have a skill with a very large area that paralyzes and cause damage (like an area Crushing Prison) and it's very difficult to resist. So I paralyzed everyone in the room and two fireballs took care of the archers. Then it was 4 vs 1, and even so she managed to take down Alistair, but then she was on very low health and Zevran finished her off. I normally marry her and Alistair to be kind of diplomatic, but I don't think this particular character of mine would forgive treason like that. He also believes that nobody that actually wants to rule should rule (and Anora seems to care only for power, which automatically makes her unfit to rule, no matter how good she is at managing the nobles) I see ^^ I generally don't go for the Blood mage specialization, I might have to give it a try at some point
my character was a human noble in love with Alistair,
plus...Loghain may or may not have been indirectly responsible for the death of Eirian's (my warden) family...so he wasn't going to life either, that and she didn't take kindly to anyone betraying her, and that included Anora so I dueled Loghain...then had Alistair kill him was kinda afraid I had blown my chances of ruling beside Alistair, turns out Anora was a little helpful in that regard since she blocked Eamon's attempt, giving me the chance to pick the 'Alistair will be king and I'll rule beside him' option, and Alistair was kinda happy with that ^^
Blood mage is, IMO, easily the best spec. Blood control and Blood Wound are absurdely effective. Only bad things is that they don't work on golems, zombies or demons (because they don't have blood). I always pick Blood Mage + Healer. Arcane Warrior is fine too, but it relies mostly on auto-attacks and it seemed quite boring when I tried to play it. Shapechanger you can't cast any spells while in animal form, so I never even tried. I think the option only gets "blocked" if you harden Alistair and have him duel Loghain. Then he'll just take the throne and you'll have no say in the matter. My very first character (I must have played about 10 times by now) was a human noble as well. I think it's one of the best because the moment where you kill Howe becomes much more intense. I think no other origin story has such a moment (except maybe for dwarf noble when you return to Orzammar).
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Post by Sokemis on Aug 7, 2018 23:24:24 GMT
How you dare! Anders' the least forgettable character! LOL He is truly of course unforgettable!!!!! He certainly knows how to make an impact, that's for sure!!! He does know how to go out with a bang
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Aug 7, 2018 23:28:39 GMT
LOL He is truly of course unforgettable!!!!! He certainly knows how to make an impact, that's for sure!!! He does know how to go out with a bang
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Post by colfoley on Aug 7, 2018 23:30:01 GMT
So lets see here. Did What Pride Had Wrought. Love that quest. A lot of great revelations about Elven history and is one of my favorite quests in the game.
Then I talked to everyone, trying to recommend Cassandra as the divine once more. And then off to the Jaws of Hakkon for 'vacation'. I always head cannon me running around after What Pride Had Wrought because Cory essentially dissapears and my Inquisitor hears about Bran's research.
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Post by Sokemis on Aug 7, 2018 23:57:50 GMT
Yes, Fenris's happy if Hawke "kills" Anders in the Fade. And Anders stops flirting/breaks up with Hawke if Hawke deals with Torpor and doesn't pick the good answer, or let Feynriel to be possessed. Anders always has a crush on Hawke, this is the only reason to him to break up. He can't love Hawke anymore. But he eager to forgive, if Hawke tells him, it was just a trick. By the way, I love every conversation between Anders and Fenris, including the jealous ones. And perhaps it's just me, but Anders with his every flaw –he's judgemental, shamelessly jealous, get rivalry, if Hawke refuses him roughly, and sometimes can really be a jerk– just so... living. Hm actually, Varric and Aveline were in the Fade with Sinéad...plus Anders, so I never have to "kill" Anders at all And...I dunno, Anders is...just not my cup of tea, he's so desperate when he's kissing her for the first time I almost thought he was going to eat her Sinéad actually freaked out a bit when he did that, so when he offered to drop by she was just like...well...okay, we'll see what happens (Fenris had left her at this point so she was confused about her own feelings for either of them, since she cares about them both)
then he suddenly drops the bomb on her...and something inside her just snaps Anders: are you sure you want me here? I thought you and Fenris...or did the beast finally turn on you?
Sinéad: ...*snaps* don't call him that! *feels hurt*...I'm sorry Anders, we can't do this... Anders: *angry and disappointed* fine...whatever you see in a maniac like that, perhaps at least your hand will tame him *turns to leave* Sinéad: *throws the nearest book at his head narrowly missing him* just get out! ^ yeah that last line is head canon...I just wish that were an option
and don't get me wrong, Anders is one of my favorite characters in Awakening, but in 2 he's just...not my taste
--- currently I'm playing the Legacy dlc, I enjoy doing that one in Act 2, and I always leave MotA for Act 3 ^^
That's pretty much how it went in my first playthough. Got pissed at Anders in that scene and yelled at him - thought I screwed myself out of both romances. Happily I got the broody elf in the end (Totally love the head canon of throwing the book at him - I can totally picture Aenorea doing this.) It also didn't help Ander's case that immediately after that scene, "All That Remains" triggered. I think in some hurt/angry/irrational part of her mind, Aenorea blamed Anders in a way for her not being there when Leandra got the lilies... Playing Legacy for the first time right now. Started it at the very beginning of Act 2, imagining it taking place sometime between 1 & 2. Going to try MotA at the beginning of Act 3, and pretend it's sometime between 2 & 3.
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Post by dazk on Aug 8, 2018 1:41:42 GMT
By the way, I love every conversation between Anders and Fenris, including the jealous ones. And perhaps it's just me, but Anders with his every flaw –he's judgemental, shamelessly jealous, gives rivalry if Hawke refuses him roughly, and sometimes can really be a jerk– just so... living. The banter in all Bioware games is usually pretty good. Having just been playing MEA I love the banter between PeeBee and Drack a lot but nothing beats the DA2 banter between Aveline and Isabella which I had the joy of listening to yesterday!!!!!
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Post by Catilina on Aug 8, 2018 2:00:24 GMT
I had a little time to play finally, so: Karl TrevelyanWicked Eyes and Wicked Hallashit
The public truce still did not succeed – I don’t have the patience for this quest. (Probably my least favourite part of the game! It's a block – some of my characters stuck here because I was not patient enough!) So: some pictures and the decision: Karl does not give a shit to the Game, and since the first minute he meets with them, he hated Celene and Gaspard to. Karl thought they deserve each other – but hated the whole shit he gets involved (started to see, it's not a big loss that not he's the heir of the Trevelians...), so, he just wanted to survive the night without die from the boredom. During the time, some of the filthy things revealed: so, he was just disgusted with everything – and even doesn't care about Empire – so he thought, if it possible, he rather gives Orlais to the elves – in the Circle, he knew some nice elves... Now seriously: he trusted Leliana, who suggested, Briala is a good solution. And Leliana knew Orlais. So: if they can't rule together – then Briala will. Briala seemed grateful, and Karl was satisfied, that the night is over. Superman Briala's grateful In the Skyhold a revered mother waited for him – she said she needs Leliana and Cassandra, because they're candidates of the Divine election. Karl was Andrastian – just as most of his family and the Circle... but he didn't believe in the Chantry – why would? The Chantry didn't give him anything just shame and contempt – deprived him of his family and heritage (even if in the light of the Orlesian ball seemed not a big problem...). So: he was not really impressed, he must to deal with the Chantry's problems. Anyway, he spoke with Cassandra and Leliana... He was tired from it... but inside the Skyhold Josephine waited for him. He must judge... a box, filled with Florianne's dismembered corpse. So: let it be! He decided, the Florianne's mortal remains should serve the greater good!
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Post by dazk on Aug 8, 2018 2:07:25 GMT
So Hawkes adventures continued yesterday, spoke to the Templar recruits in the Gallows then headed off to find Knight Captain Cullen and Wilmod. Found a dwarf (Worthy) who needed some help and agreed to see if I could. Found Cullen and Wilmod and then it was demon spawn time which ended up with a lot of dead demons. Got info re The Blooming Rose from Cullen but decided to postpone going there till I went and dealt with the Magistrates son. Found Lia (SP?) and then found the son and all agreed he needed to die. Then back to Kirkwall, did some shopping and selling and then checked in with a very pissed off Magistrate. Then headed to the Blooming Rose and got info re Idunna the Exotic Wonder and got Bethany to sort her out before heading to the hideout and cleaning up Tahrone and her crazy ass friends. So for some reason and for the 2nd time this week FRAPS decided to not take screenshots yesterday which is damn annoying. So a couple of earlier ones instead: Isabella looking enticing Anders talking about Ser Pounce a Lot Aveline and Donnic -
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Post by dazk on Aug 8, 2018 2:10:49 GMT
What a great shot!!!!
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 8, 2018 11:05:37 GMT
Hm actually, Varric and Aveline were in the Fade with Sinéad...plus Anders, so I never have to "kill" Anders at all And...I dunno, Anders is...just not my cup of tea, he's so desperate when he's kissing her for the first time I almost thought he was going to eat her Sinéad actually freaked out a bit when he did that, so when he offered to drop by she was just like...well...okay, we'll see what happens (Fenris had left her at this point so she was confused about her own feelings for either of them, since she cares about them both)
then he suddenly drops the bomb on her...and something inside her just snaps Anders: are you sure you want me here? I thought you and Fenris...or did the beast finally turn on you?
Sinéad: ...*snaps* don't call him that! *feels hurt*...I'm sorry Anders, we can't do this... Anders: *angry and disappointed* fine...whatever you see in a maniac like that, perhaps at least your hand will tame him *turns to leave* Sinéad: *throws the nearest book at his head narrowly missing him* just get out! ^ yeah that last line is head canon...I just wish that were an option
and don't get me wrong, Anders is one of my favorite characters in Awakening, but in 2 he's just...not my taste
--- currently I'm playing the Legacy dlc, I enjoy doing that one in Act 2, and I always leave MotA for Act 3 ^^
That's pretty much how it went in my first playthough. Got pissed at Anders in that scene and yelled at him - thought I screwed myself out of both romances. Happily I got the broody elf in the end (Totally love the head canon of throwing the book at him - I can totally picture Aenorea doing this.) It also didn't help Ander's case that immediately after that scene, "All That Remains" triggered. I think in some hurt/angry/irrational part of her mind, Aenorea blamed Anders in a way for her not being there when Leandra got the lilies... Playing Legacy for the first time right now. Started it at the very beginning of Act 2, imagining it taking place sometime between 1 & 2. Going to try MotA at the beginning of Act 3, and pretend it's sometime between 2 & 3. *bows* you're welcome for the head canon, I life to serve
I personally always wait with MotA until I've met all of the npc's that appear in that dlc (Teagan, lady duLauncet, Leliana) so that I can get their little recognition scene about having met the Champion before ^^
so I finished Legacy just now, sided with Larius I have this mod installed where you can get a little tidbit in that regard when you click on the journal in Hawke's room (it restores several unobtainable items and codex entries)
and today I'll be finishing up Act 2, maybe head into a little of Act 3 as well ^^
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Post by Iddy on Aug 8, 2018 11:20:04 GMT
DA2's Act 2 is just so short.
All I've done is a couple companion quests, one main quest and I'm already almost finished. All there is left is what, three main quests? A few minor ones that can be done quickly?
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 8, 2018 11:23:46 GMT
DA2's Act 2 is just so short. All I've done is a couple companion quests, one main quest and I'm already almost finished. All there is left is what, three main quests? A few minor ones that can be done quickly? I agree... I've what...about a handful quests I need to do? most of them are fetch quests or companion quests that are easy to finish
I'm capable of finishing DA2 in 5 days time, give or take (depending on whether or not I get distracted )
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Post by azarhal on Aug 8, 2018 11:42:03 GMT
More Dalishquisition last night.
Lady Aryana sealed the Breach, thinking it was all over and she could got back to her clan soon. But no, the "Elder One" decided to spoil the after party with his Red Templars. The members of the Inquisition barely made it out alive, but Cassandra had the time to save everyone from buildings in fire (using Cass because of shield bash). The Herald made a grand stand to let everyone escape and barely avoided a self-caused avalanche. There is nothing like a mad villain's ranting too (I'm probably one of the few who likes Cory).
After the grand escape, Solas tipped the Herald for a new home. That resulted in more posturing for Aryana and a new title: The Inquisitor. She doesn't like that title, nor being seeing as the "chosen one". Skyhold is huge, so many people to talk to, so many rooms to look into...and I now have a bazillion of things on my war table.
Next: getting a specialization...and getting horses for the Inquisition while securing more of the Hinterlands.
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Post by melbella on Aug 8, 2018 12:23:37 GMT
DA2's Act 2 is just so short. All I've done is a couple companion quests, one main quest and I'm already almost finished. All there is left is what, three main quests? A few minor ones that can be done quickly?
Act 2 never felt short to me. Act 3? Definitely.
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