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Post by Rascoth on Jun 26, 2020 20:21:49 GMT
hoh...you learn something new every time
So I just had the initial talk with Josephine about whether people were mistreating my Lavellan I found out that if you have the history perk you can talk about Shartan when Josie says clan Lavellan must be proud for the Inquisitor being the Herald of Andraste (the option says "I'm not the first famous elf", I was more hoping my Quizzy would've also mentioned Garahel and the Warden (if they're an elf), but I'm not picky ) That's why I always unlock Knowledge perks first, they're awesome Another early game option you can easily miss is with Arcane Knowledge, during your talk with Minaeve you can recogise her as being born Dalish.
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Post by Quickpaw on Jun 27, 2020 2:42:23 GMT
Wait is that canonically Stroud or did you customize him to be so?
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Post by Liadan on Jun 27, 2020 9:31:16 GMT
Wait is that canonically Stroud or did you customize him to be so? The Orlesian warden in Awakening is not Stroud. I just thought it would be fun to play as Stroud and so i customized him the best i could to make him look like him .
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 27, 2020 10:22:40 GMT
hoh...you learn something new every time
So I just had the initial talk with Josephine about whether people were mistreating my Lavellan I found out that if you have the history perk you can talk about Shartan when Josie says clan Lavellan must be proud for the Inquisitor being the Herald of Andraste (the option says "I'm not the first famous elf", I was more hoping my Quizzy would've also mentioned Garahel and the Warden (if they're an elf), but I'm not picky ) That's why I always unlock Knowledge perks first, they're awesome Another early game option you can easily miss is with Arcane Knowledge, during your talk with Minaeve you can recogise her as being born Dalish. aww...I missed that one
she was being a b*tch to my Lavellan because she told Minaeve she'd have done well in the Dalish how was my Lavellan supposed to know she'd been born as Dalish but had been cast out?
But yeah, I agree...knowledge perks are a lot of fun they can also be handy when recruiting agents because sometimes a perk allows you to recruit them as well or let them tell you something like for example Clemence (the tranquil in Redcliffe) you can ask him about Redcliffe's history and he tells you about what happened during the Arl of Redcliffe quest
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 27, 2020 16:54:09 GMT
But yeah, I agree...knowledge perks are a lot of fun they can also be handy when recruiting agents because sometimes a perk allows you to recruit them as well or let them tell you something like for example Clemence (the tranquil in Redcliffe) you can ask him about Redcliffe's history and he tells you about what happened during the Arl of Redcliffe quest Yep, they help a lot with agents' recruitment, unlock new war table missions or even give new options during Sit in Judgement. Still, my favourite must be all new options they unlock for distracting Iron Bull from noticing the Chargers
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 27, 2020 16:57:05 GMT
But yeah, I agree...knowledge perks are a lot of fun they can also be handy when recruiting agents because sometimes a perk allows you to recruit them as well or let them tell you something like for example Clemence (the tranquil in Redcliffe) you can ask him about Redcliffe's history and he tells you about what happened during the Arl of Redcliffe quest Yep, they help a lot with agents' recruitment, unlock new war table missions or even give new options during Sit in Judgement. Still, my favourite must be all new options they unlock for distracting Iron Bull from noticing the Chargers heh, I saw that clip on YouTube
and afterwards Bull is all "they must have it across the room by now right?" Inquisitor: *angry glare* Bull: Ben-Hassrath remember? (well...he'd wink if he had two eyes...you get the idea )
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Post by Quickpaw on Jun 27, 2020 18:01:39 GMT
Yep, they help a lot with agents' recruitment, unlock new war table missions or even give new options during Sit in Judgement. Still, my favourite must be all new options they unlock for distracting Iron Bull from noticing the Chargers And you still only get the final option if you're romancing him.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 27, 2020 21:27:38 GMT
Today Gwyneth went to Val Royeaux to address the remaining Grand Clerics, there she was harassed by one of the Mother's about being an elf who claimed to have been send by the Maker. Gwyneth refused the claim after which several Templars and their leader appeared. Lord Seeker Lucius took away the remaining templars and refused to speak to Cassandra even after she requested an audience with him.
After this display the group was surprised by a sudden shot arrow with a message attached telling them to look for a member of Red Jenny. A Circle of Magi messenger also invited Gwyneth to meet with First Enchanter Vivienne. As they were leaving the city they were stopped by Grand Enchanter Fiona who invited to meet with the Mage Rebellion in Redcliffe. After this Gwyneth and her companions went to a secluded courtyard where they were attacked by a noble who claimed Gwyneth was after him. They were saved by a strange elven lass who introduced herself as Sera. After a short fight Sera offered to join the Inquisition which Gwyneth accepted. They then traveled to Vivienne's estate where Gwyneth met with several nobles (one who threatened her) and later Vivienne who also joined the Inquisition.
Back in Haven the leaders discussed their next move to gain support from either the Mage Rebellion or Templar Order, though Gwyneth wasn't sure yet. Leliana also pointed her toward a Grey Warden named Blackwall who might have information about the missing Grey Wardens of Ferelden. A mercenary also requested their presence on the Storm Coast on orders of his commanding officer the Iron Bull.
So back to the Hinterlands they went, recruiting Blackwall and doing several side quests, they then traveled to Redcliffe where they encountered a strange rift. Met with Fiona (who was confused as to their presence) also met with Alexius and his son Felix who later discreetly gave them a note to meet him in the local Chantry. In said local Chantry there was another rift as well as the mage Dorian who helped them fight of the demons so Gwyneth could close the Rift. He also pointed out Alexius was far from happy to see her here, with Felix confirming this and saying her life was in danger from a cult his father had joined, the Venatori.
Later traveled to the Storm Coast, recruiting Iron Bull and his mercenary company the Bull's Chargers.
Tomorrow I'm going to do some more side quests and then do In Hushed Whispers.
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Post by Liadan on Jun 27, 2020 22:06:11 GMT
Stroud`s adventures as Warden-Commander of Ferelden has ended. The wardens went to the Wending Wood and discovered that the darkspawn mislead a Dalish elf into believing that human merchants were responsable for the death of her clan and the disappearance of her sister Seranni. She ventured with the wardens into the Silverite mines where they were captured by the Architect who wanted to perform some experiences on them. Seranni freed them from the cells and they managed to escape the mines. Velanna joined the wardens. Next they went to the Blackmarsh and a darkspawn used a device that send them all into the Fade. There they met the spirits of the villagers that were trapped in the Fade by the Baroness and a spirit of Justice. The wardens joined forces with Justice and when they were back to the mortal realm they managed to defeat the Baroness/Pride. Justice, now trapped in Kristoff`s body, decided to join the wardens and avenge Kristoff`s death. Before leaving the Blackmarsh the wardens defeated a spectral dragon. And then the darkspawn invaded Amaranthine and the Warden-commander decided that it was best to try to save the city as he had trust that Vigil`s Keep would stand after all the improvements that were made. After saving Amaranthine the wardens travelled to the Dragon Bone Wastes in hope of stopping the Mother. The Architect appeared with an alliance proposition that Stroud refused, which ended with both the Architect and Utha deaths. Finally the wardens reached the Mother`s lair and killed her. Overall, it was a nice and interesting to play the Orlesian Warden and see the different reactions in the game and it was fun trying to play as Stroud. And now i have a warden-commander for the only worldstate in which my Hero of Ferelden did the Ultimate Sacrifice.
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Post by melbella on Jun 28, 2020 1:11:08 GMT
Overall, it was a nice and interesting to play the Orlesian Warden and see the different reactions in the game and it was fun trying to play as Stroud. And now i have a warden-commander for the only worldstate in which my Hero of Ferelden did the Ultimate Sacrifice. Despite it not importing properly into DA2, I enjoyed playing as the Orlesian Warden as well. So many little digs vs Orlais - one could really feel the hate.
I got back to Lukas' story today. Trekked back to Valammar and cleared it of Carta thugs, sealed it temporarily against darkspawn (seriously, why does the game want us to believe floating a few rocks into place is going to stop darkspawn? They tunnel underground for a living!) and looted it like a pro. Picked some more blood lotus before heading back to Haven. All that's left in Hinterlands are the two level 12 rifts and the dragon area (won't go after the dragon until I get to Skyhold), plus a couple things I purposely skipped. I'm also missing 2 mosaic pieces and I don't remember where they are supposed to be hiding.
I'm not sure what I want to do next. I can go to either Storm Coast or the swamp (blood lotus!), or do In Hushed Whispers. I could also go see Vivienne and tell her to get stuffed but I wasn't planning on doing that until I go back to Val Royeaux to buy runestones. I like going to the Oasis early on (it's so relaxing with no enemies but hyenas) but it's so far away I can't really head-canon a good reason for being way the hell out there before trying to seal the breach. After you only sort of succeed and then get attacked by Coryface, it makes more sense to be looking anywhere and everywhere for help.
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DA2 Three parts about this Hawke with "banished Alistair Save" - a simple reminder: it is the first time so do not know exactly that "banished part" (would like to know and see myself even if do not actualy like it). 1) Met Alistair the first time. Aveline told he looked like Cailan, Isi had a comment. AFAIK Teagan should take Alistair away with a whole cutscene, only do not know when. Have to wait. 2) The Build Part. Taken abilities are seen in the images. Try to use more "support" spells from "Creation tree" in encounters. Only the main word "try". For now opinion is this: SP spec is useless at all. Active abilities have very long CD; spending point for faster CD insdead of putting it into more useful talents is a bad tactical move. For now also have "groupe heal". The short version. Maybe later opinion about SP spec will change, won't deny it. But now enemies die fast enough, so "Creation Tree" is enough - at least this is enough to play as half-support mage w/o SH spec. Offensive spells are also used. Would like to try more debuff spells to help my team w/o doing more damage myself. Now have only "horror" w/o bugged upgrade - a very useful spell. Need others with further tactics settngs. 3) What have done. Rather many quests. Helped Aveline. Small unmarked quests. Streets are "clean". Some parts of plot quests are taken. Have met Merrill (the last memeber of the team to take) and going to that ritual site.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 28, 2020 9:56:59 GMT
melbella a good idea for the mosaic pieces is to track down a guide, like the one here > linkand either retrace your steps to each of the spots, or wait 'till you get to Skyhold and see which ones you miss and track them down then
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 28, 2020 21:35:26 GMT
Installed DAI, replaced text files with English ones in hopes they'll work (I already saw some problematic parts, so I might need to look for different files), wrestled a bit with my antivirus and finally, I was able to start the game. First I loaded some of my old characters, just to see who I have where and if - by any chance - I have someone mid-playthrough I'd want to finish. Turns out I have templar lady (headcanoned she was actually a templar before whole mess) who got stuck in Skyhold after reaching it and doing some basic stuff (including getting specialization). I doubt I'll finish her, but good to know I have character with templar abilities in case I want to go on screenshot spree. New game. After wrestling with race choice, I decided to go with elven mage and... for the first time in all my hours in Inquisition I saw game over screen, in prologue no less Difficulty wasn't a problem. It was Cass getting stuck while I was trying to fight. I flippin hate when it happens and it did happen in part of the game where you can't take control of stuck character to "unstuck" them, since you can do that only after meeting with Solas and Varric. So I died and quit. At least with that character. There was something about her eyes that was bothering me way too much to wait till Black Emporium, so I restarted. This time Cass didn't get stuck and after I was able to set priorites for certain skills (for now only Barrier for mages and Challenge for Cass, but once I get more guard generatings skills, they'll get priority as well), prologue went smoothly. Breach stopped growing, my elf girl woke up at Haven and done some exploring. Once I could I went for Golden Nug and watched all schematics go. And go. And go... It took a while This is how she looks for now. I'm still pondering whether I want to keep this look or not. I'm also not certain if I want to go with elf and/or mage. Part of me wants to go rogue for all sneaky-sneaky action and I'm still not sold on another elf.
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Post by melbella on Jun 28, 2020 22:18:34 GMT
melbella a good idea for the mosaic pieces is to track down a guide, like the one here > linkand either retrace your steps to each of the spots, or wait 'till you get to Skyhold and see which ones you miss and track them down then
Yeah, I'll look them up if I have to. I'm more annoyed it's been so long since I played the game that I don't remember where they all are.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 28, 2020 22:29:07 GMT
melbella a good idea for the mosaic pieces is to track down a guide, like the one here > linkand either retrace your steps to each of the spots, or wait 'till you get to Skyhold and see which ones you miss and track them down then
Yeah, I'll look them up if I have to. I'm more annoyed it's been so long since I played the game that I don't remember where they all are.
I know how you feel
I'm often overwhelmed with how many quests there are, I wander around and suddenly one pops up again...it's entertaining and tiring on the plus side, my Quizzy recently made it to Skyhold...so time to take things a bit slower
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Post by melbella on Jun 29, 2020 2:35:10 GMT
Lukas decided to explore the Storm Coast looking for signs of the Wardens. He took Blackwall, Solas, and Varric. Took a chance on recruiting The Iron Bull and his Chargers (meta reason: I like the Chargers and didn't want to be without them).
Wandered the area, finding only old camps and notes left behind by a group of Wardens apparently looking for someone. Spent about 10 minutes watching an epic battle between a lightning dragon and a giant (and took lots of pictures). The dragon won, and left behind some giant loot for the group to scavenge.
Sigh - every time I watch the dragons I think, this time I won't hunt them all down and steal their stuff. But then I inevitably do it anyway because....reasons. However, I am planning on abusing the Crestwood store this PT so I will be able to afford to buy all the dragon materials I want and I can keep my pretties alive.
Found all the shards and solved all the astrarium puzzles. Just have to collect the loot now. I think I closed all the rifts too, including the one in the spider cave. Recruited the Blades of Hessarian after defeating their leader in group combat. I wish there was a way to duel him one on one rather than having him use his hellhounds. They are tougher than he is most of the time.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 29, 2020 8:41:14 GMT
Gwyneth finished up several side quests the other day, also recruiting Iron Bull and his Chargers.
Got the Blades of Hesserian on our side, as well as some other random agents (still need another Inquisition rank to unlock Deft Hand though) Also made a start in the Forbidden Oasis and rescued some troops from the Avvar in the Fallow Mire
Then it was off to Redcliffe on invitation from Alexius himself, Dorian came to help Leliana's agents sneak inside.
'Course inside everything goes haywire, Alexius gets pissed...tosses Gwyneth and Dorian into a rift and...well, sh*t? Turns of Alexius had send them through time, into the future no less...a future where Gwyneth allegedly had died in Redcliffe, the Inquisition murdered off and its members either killed or imprisoned. Gwyneth had brought along Blackwall and Sera, and they were the only ones alive by the time they got to them. With their help she and Dorian located Fiona who told them Leliana was still alive as well, to find her and reverse time to prevent the current events from happening. Easier said then done, Leliana had been mercilessly tortured and apparently also been infected with the Blight, she was bitter and had become a woman of few words. Eventually they tracked down Alexius in the throne room, and also found out his son Felix had been infected with the Blight as well and lived like a glorified ghoul right now, Leliana ended his suffering with her dagger. After taking him down Dorian concluded they could use Alexius' amulet to get back to their own time, needing at least an hour to complete his ritual. Leliana told them they didn't have that much time, with an entity called "the Elder One" laying siege on the castle, she, Sera and Blackwall concluded to make a last stand to buy Gwyneth and Dorian time. It was a narrow escape, and the images would haunt Gwyneth for years to come.
Back in their own time the Inquisition arrested Alexius, and just as they were about to leave King Alistair made an appearance as well. He told Fiona she and her followers had to leave for what they'd done here. Gwyneth offered them an alliance, which Fiona accepted.
With mage support secured they returned to Haven, where the Breach was closed after a few days of preparation. The ensuing celebration was short lived however, as unknown forced attacked Haven. They were warned by an enigmatic young man who called himself Cole, telling them the Elder One was here to kill Gwyneth after having transformed the Templar Order into monstrous creatures. With help from Vivienne, Varric and Blackwall Gwyneth headed the defense, buying time for her people to flee and eventually facing the Elder One -Corypheus- himself. With a distraction she was able to escape from Haven before it was destroyed.
Eventually the people from Haven made their way to a new stronghold called Skyhold (mostly on Solas' suggestion), where Cassandra informed Gwyneth the Inquisition needed an official leader now, and she and the other leaders had nominated her. Gwyneth angrily told her she didn't want to be Inquisitor, she'd done as she'd been asked and had enough. Cassandra told her they needed her as much as she needed them, and reluctantly Gwyneth took on the mantle, swearing she'd restore order to the world and stop Corypheus in the process.
Now it was time to stop Corypheus' plans of assassinating the Orlesian Empress and raising a demon army, if only they knew where to start. Luckily Varric told her he knew someone that might be able to help, and introduced her to Ailith Hawke. Ailith informed her of strange behavior in the Wardens and asked her to look into it. Coinciding with the Wardens mass disappearances Gwyneth agreed it was something worth looking into. Today I'll be doing some more side quests as well as gathering more shards, and then its time to unlock a few more areas to advance the story
Have some screenshots A reluctant heroine raising the sword to honor her new station Ferelden's King (I'm using a mod that restores his darker hair and skin color from Origins) Ailith Hawke (I'm rather happy how she turned out, her nose looks a bit strange from the side...but I can life with it )
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Post by Norstaera on Jun 29, 2020 15:53:15 GMT
Excerpt from JASMINE’S JOURNAL:
I Saw . . . Madness If crying helped anything then surely I’ve helped half of Thedas by now. Maker forgive them all, because I fear I cannot. Scout Harding warned me and I thought I was prepared. I was not. What mages and templars have done to the Hinterlands, to the people there, it’s insane and cruel and – | | I know war hurts innocents. It’s a horrible reality that no matter how well-intentioned and skilled the leaders on either side, innocent people are bound to be caught in the middle. Sometimes it’s unavoidable and sometimes the people themselves make bad decisions which put them in the way. I don’t like it, but I understand. I sound like I’m trying to convince myself, don’t I? Even if some people are bound to get hurt when they’re caught between warring parties, there is no excuse for the butchery I saw. Poor farmers hounded to death for a little bit of food, women raped by templars, mages burned alive in the hut of farmers they killed or turned out, bodies rotting in the burning fields.
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Mother Ghiselle is trying to help, as are Corporal Vale and others. That they’ve kept so many alive even caught in the middle as they are is a miracle. One thing we can do to help them is stop the fighting; I think they are some of the extreme zealots on both sides. In no way do the numbers I’ve seen come close to approaching either the Templar order or mage ‘rebellion.’ We’ll send them any supplies we find; the refugees at the Crossroads need food and blankets or more will die.
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I stared down at the body of one mage, surrounded by at least a dozen corpses of mages and templars. It took a few minutes to recognize him lying at my feet. I didn’t realize I was crying until Varric pushed a handkerchief into my hand. We’d seen worse. I have letters and mementos I collected from bodies and abandoned huts; a bitter testament to this stupid war. Cassandra asked me if he was a friend, I told her his name was Federic. I didn’t tell her he was an odious and malicious toad who used me before I realized what he was really like. I didn’t tell her that one of the Templars, Laurie, figured out his game and told me how to act in order to turn the tables and spare myself some humiliation. I didn’t tell her that I despised him when he was alive but pitied him when I saw him on the ground. |
| I dried my tears and we continued on our way. As soon as we reached Haven I came to my small cabin and threw myself on the bed until I couldn’t cry anymore. My body aches, but at least nobody saw me fall apart. That’s what I have to do from now on; force down my emotions until I am in the privacy of my cabin. I can’t let them see my weakness; if they don’t have confidence in me then we will fail. Cassandra, Leliana, Cullen . . . they risk themselves by putting their faith in me. I won’t let them down or give them a reason to doubt.
Somebody’s knocking at my door . . . I hope my face isn’t still blotchy. I don’t understand how some people manage to cry and look pretty at the same time. *Petulant frown*
It was Cullen. *smile* A package came and he offered to deliver it, after Leliana vetted it, of course. That’s like the Circle, too, somebody examining all incoming mail and packages. Cullen blushed a little, “Are you all right? I heard the Hinterlands was . . . unpleasant.” Maker, he must know how pitiful I was. Well, even if he does, it doesn’t matter. He was still kind and seemed interested in my thoughts even when he saw what was in the box from my brother. Cullen couldn’t stay long, he’s a busy man after all. I’m glad he took time to see me.
A doll was smiling at me from inside the box, just like my favorite doll before the Templars took me to the Circle. I called her Clara Mist after one of my favorite bedtime stories, Clara of the Mists. Stevie is reminding me that I am not alone; even if he isn’t here, I am in his thoughts and will always have a place to go. I don’t care how silly it is, Clara Mist is staying on my bed, a friend to welcome me home. I have a lot to do. Before I leave again, I am going to take all the letters and mementos I found to the dungeons below the Chantry. That doesn’t sound right, does it? Anyway, there are some nicer cells that I can use to collect everything. It’s not much, but maybe in time we can return these things to their families. I know I’d want a letter, or some other keepsake, if Stevie was gone. If not, when somebody writes about the war, and somebody will, then perhaps they can be a resource.
That’s done. We need to go back out. I will not break down again and I will help these people. Closing rifts is only one thing I can do for them. Maybe if I close a few more the Grand Clerics will listen to me when I go to Val Royeaux.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 29, 2020 21:19:27 GMT
Today Gwyneth did a bunch of side quests
Started with heading over to Crestwood to find Hawke's contact Stroud, dealt with some walking corpses drowning fade rifts and other stuff along the way. Met with Stroud in a cave, promised to meet him and Hawke in the Western Approach later.
Then it was a lot of traveling back and forth between a few places, mostly to help out some companions with their quests. Helped Dorian reconcile with his father, helped Sera settle some stuff with a noble (he's working for us now ), and helped Cassandra track down Lord Seeker Lucius...he's dead now. Told Cassandra to rebuilt the Seekers, I've also unlocked quests for Josephine and Solas. Found some more stuff for Blackwall and gave Cassandra her book from Varric.
Captured Caer Bronach, talked with some more companions (met the Bull's Chargers), Cullen told her about no longer using lyrium, and she supports his decision.
Did a few judgments (recruited Alexius as researcher and exiled Movran the Under to Tevinter) finished a mosaic (The Fall) and got started on two more (The Archdemon 2/12 and Freed are Slaves 6/12)
also started Cullen's romance
Currently I'm in the Western Approach, particularly the Still Ruins (which I'll explore tomorrow) Tomorrow I'll be heading over to Hawke and Stroud to get the next part for Here Lies the Abyss, capture another Keep and clean up some quests in Crestwood and the Western Approach. After that I'll finish up Here Lies the Abyss, and then its of to the next few sets of areas (Exalted Plains and Emerald Graves) before going into the next main quest
I've also gathered a bunch of shards already (about 50) and unlocked one of the three passages in the temple already (the fire one, which should be handy when I'll be facing my first dragon ). Oh and Gwyneth got her specialization, she's a Rift Mage now
Today's screenshots I love that sudden kiss Gotta love his glare played fair with the chess scene...but I think he let her win, seeing as I head canon Gwyneth knows nothing of chess (and yes, I gave her some pretty modded clothes...the default ones were a bit meh , and I imagine someone (likely Vivienne and/or Josephine) dragged her to a tailor after seeing her still walking around in her beige pajamas, according to the mod the particular texture I'm using was inspired by Solas' romance tarot...there was also one inspired by Cullen but I find this one suits Gwyneth better, she's a leaf kinda girl after all )
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Post by Sonya on Jun 29, 2020 23:01:28 GMT
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Got Merrill.
Some notes and thoughts about Support - SH - damager: - SP active spell (now have only "groupe heal") during that "walk" and further upper encounter near the cave (act 3 Merrill quest) found "groupe heal" useful; adding heal from Creation Tree as well; - paralysis glyphs (already upgrades)are very useful against shades since they are very annoying; repulsive ones - depend on enemies, but never upgrade them as no need (use them with 2h warrior build-team only); the only one who has them is Anders ending up dead all the time in the very end and I have better use of talent points for him. Later give repulsive ones to Beth w/o upgrade as well; - "near cave" encounter: funny Isi was more resilient even getting more attention because of her damage, Aveline always was close to death/died so "heal spells" went to her mostly ("more attractive enemies-rule" does not work in DA, so was surprised Aveline died so quickly instead of the main damager Isi); - almost in all encounters if even one party member dies - reload till get the result I want: all alive. There are a few encounters where one-two members can stay dead (but now will get revival); - the game simply laughs: never could find any electro-staff from the very beginning of the game; maybe can buy one, but save gold for useful things and not only for Hawke - no cheats; - dalish behavior was interpreted as "insult" by Hawke, their fate in act 3 is clear; actually it is clear in each PT as simply even in games can't stand some behavior or words, and if there is a way to return the favor - usually do that (reasonning did not help). Merrill can do something useful for a change instead of spending her life for those who do not need her and her work at all. Plus some other act 3 clan stupidity, involving the obvious about their own "great and clever" keeper (and they even insult Merrill for her deeds), the tone and attitude throughout the whole game (I have limits too, you know), threats to my friend etc. - Isi is still the main damager in the team, Hawkes takes the seconde place, then goes Varric, after Aveline with useful upgraded SB for Isi to get combo; - during this quest with additional encounter liked playing mostly as support, and only after - damager.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 30, 2020 20:45:17 GMT
Today Gwyneth cleared out the Still Ruins in the Western Approach, then met with Hawke and Stroud at the ritual tower. Met with the biggest prick ever to come out of Tevinter (barring Danarius because he's a douche with a capital D) Erimond Also captured Griffon Wing Keep (that's 2 out of 3 ) Headed back to Skyhold after that and did some side quests, helped Iron Bull set up a meeting for an eventual Qunari alliance...which didn't go well . Gwyneth decided saving the Bull's Chargers was more important then an alliance with a race who's known for their rather fluid...allegiances. (which also meant Bull got declared Tal-Vashoth, no huge loss)
After that headed to Val Royeaux to help out Josephine (apparently there are assassins after her), will be sending Leliana's own assassins to deal with that problem.
Then it was time to assault Adamant Fortress, cleared it out...killed some Wardens, lots of demons. Persuaded several Wardens to stand down, which gave Gwyneth an edge later when talking to Commander Clarel. Got launched in the Fade...met the spirit posing as the Divine and blah blah blah. Gwyneth wasn't very happy with the revelation her returned memories brought her. At the end of the Fade part they fought a huge spider demon...and Stroud got left in the Fade . Gwyneth decided against exiling the Wardens saying they'd be needed sometime in the future. Hawke left for Weisshaupt Fortress (both Fenris and Carver will eventually join her )
Back at Skyhold we did some talking with companions, Gwyneth helped Cullen come to terms with his lyrium withdrawal promising to help him keep it up (she told him not to go back on lyrium)
Gwyneth also fought her first dragon today (the Hinterlands one), currently we're in the Hinterlands to do Varric's personal quest which I'll do tomorrow.
After that...clearing out some more areas, I've unlocked them all now but plan to do them by two's before going to the next main mission. So for the next few days that means clearing out Crestwood and the Western Approach. And after that...head to the Exalted Plains (mostly to help out Solas with his quest) and the Emerald Graves...more pretty green Will likely not be touching Wicked Eyes before the week is out...maybe even longer
have a screenshot I rather like this one (even if Gwyneth's expression is less then ideal )
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Post by Sonya on Jun 30, 2020 22:08:27 GMT
DA2Tired of that "similar to DAO" crap. Changed the face to what I like more or less at least (mean skin tone and short haircut), class is the same as simply try to play as SH. Use save with banished Alistair. Period. ------ After getting Merrill mostly ran all over the city taking in quests and giving lost "things" back. Now have very important task: on the way to Tal-Vashoth camp. Will use my "red" charm on one kind soul warning others to help poor us. He can die btw. Convinced him myself - my responsibility to keep him alive. Like to use Merrill actually as she is a real "beast" but with SH she is not the best option. Tried a couple of quests with her - did not like the outcome.
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Post by Sokemis on Jul 1, 2020 2:11:40 GMT
Haven't been able to play in a while, but I think I finally settled on a name for my canon Inquisitor (don't know why she has been so difficult when the other two were fairly easy): Lalani Lavellan. For some reason I kept coming back to wanting it to start with "L" and not end in "a". Lalani is a name I made by mashing up "ladara" (heal) + "halani" (help), to more or less mean "she who helps and heals", fitting for my lawful good healer {Elven words courtesy of Project Elvhen}. Plus I like the Hawaiian name Leilani and this sounds similar
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Post by Iddy on Jul 1, 2020 11:49:15 GMT
I'm really burned out on this game. The only thing I still enjoy about it is the roleplaying aspect.
I don't even pay attention when other characters are speaking anymore. And while I used to care about the story, now it doesn't make me feel anything.
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Post by Sonya on Jul 1, 2020 13:51:03 GMT
For some reason I kept coming back to wanting it to start with "L" and not end in "a". Lalani is a name I made by mashing up "ladara" (heal) + "halani" (help), to more or less mean "she who helps and heals", fitting for my lawful good healer You mean only DAI, yes? May I ask how you are planning to perform that role? Spells, spec, team, who is the damager, tactics - such things. The question might seem stupid or strange (whom how), though ask since try to play now in all three games as supporter, but always turns out make damage and always really struggle to put "support" spells as the first ones. In DA2 it seems getting used to that role and the team is very good considering it is only the beginning of the game, Isi is late-deleveloping but is the main damager, etc. Tried in DAI as well, got level 20 + in one DLC with Sera DW as the main damager (she did her job really great but needed that "support" + tank Cass), but understood (with tests) that should have chosen Viv instead of Dorian - encounters became much better. Reloaded a save before taking a spec and now will start over. But still boring. Anyway, would appreciate the answer. Any tips can influence person's views on anything.
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