Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 12, 2019 20:18:38 GMT
So I'm finally nearing the end of Act 1, just need to finish up Act of Mercy and Shepherding Wolves, as well as turn in First Sacrifice and Enemies among us
I'll also need to do a few more other things to set things up for Act 2 (like telling the Arishok his men were killed in order to get the Basalit-An title later on)
But that's for tomorrow (I'm also still pondering on the path Bethany will be taking)
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
So I'm finally nearing the end of Act 1, just need to finish up Act of Mercy and Shepherding Wolves, as well as turn in First Sacrifice and Enemies among us
I'll also need to do a few more other things to set things up for Act 2 (like telling the Arishok his men were killed in order to get the Basalit-An title later on)
But that's for tomorrow (I'm also still pondering on the path Bethany will be taking)
(Shepherding Wolves is one of my favourite quests.)
So I'm finally nearing the end of Act 1, just need to finish up Act of Mercy and Shepherding Wolves, as well as turn in First Sacrifice and Enemies among us
I'll also need to do a few more other things to set things up for Act 2 (like telling the Arishok his men were killed in order to get the Basalit-An title later on)
But that's for tomorrow (I'm also still pondering on the path Bethany will be taking)
(Shepherding Wolves is one of my favourite quest.)
I'm not really sure what my favorite Act 1 quest is, in Act 2 they're A Bitter Pill, Dissent and All that Remains (yeah, I love that quest even though it's so sad)
I also love Aveline's act 2 quest (the Long Road), playing match maker (kinda makes me want to make a Hawke named Marigold...hm, maybe next time )
I think I love the Deep Roads Expedition in Act 1 the most though, even though the Deep Roads are generally my least favorite area to be in (especially in Origins since it takes so long)
also, Act of Mercy and The way it should be (Aveline's quest)
During Act 3...hm...well Alone of course, as well as No Rest for the Wicked...and I love the Haunted quest (gotta love bringing Isabela and hearing her little scream )
oh and I love the Legacy dlc, I also like MotA but I kinda wish there were more ways to have a good argumentative talk with Tallis (especially if Hawke is a mage)
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Post by House Targaryen on Aug 13, 2019 18:06:03 GMT
Finally gained access to Citadelle du Corbeau and rescued the foolish humans there who were dumb enough to activate an ancient elven weapon. Then we found all the caches that were scattered in the Exalted Plains. Guess its too much effort for these Orlesian shems to find it themselves. Went to the Hinterlands and took care of that rift that Solas had us find at the war table. Now we're going to the Deep Roads, my favorite area.
Burn for me.
Enjoying the view before going underground.
Through me you pass into the city of woe: Through me you pass into eternal pain: Through me among the people lost for aye...
Before me things create were none, save things Eternal, and eternal I endure. All hope abandon ye who enter here.
Liya Hawke recruited Isabella (future girlfriend) and is now helping Fenris to find his former master. Is anyone else annoyed with Fenris for shouting around in the mansion like a f**** idiot? I mean, yeah, he is mad at Danarius, I get that? But screaming on the top of his lungs and announcing our presence is not the smartest move while entering a bloodmages lair. Maybe, if Fenris hadn't done that, Danarius would still have been there? I don't remember if it was said, that Danarius left long before, but I always headcanoned, that he heard Fenris and decided to go for a very long walk.
“They can keep their heaven. When I die, I’d sooner go to Middle Earth.” ― George R.R. Martin
"We are all stories in the end. Just make it a good one." ― Doctor Who
Liya Hawke recruited Isabella (future girlfriend) and is now helping Fenris to find his former master. Is anyone else annoyed with Fenris for shouting around in the mansion like a f**** idiot? I mean, yeah, he is mad at Danarius, I get that? But screaming on the top of his lungs and announcing our presence is not the smartest move while entering a bloodmages lair. Maybe, if Fenris hadn't done that, Danarius would still have been there? I don't remember if it was said, that Danarius left long before, but I always headcanoned, that he heard Fenris and decided to go for a very long walk.
yeah...I always found it weird as well
and your head canon sounds hilarious
Danarius: *hears Fenris shouting in the distance* hm...I think I might go fishing...yes, that sounds like a good plan
however, I always imagined Danarius wasn't actually in Kirkwall at that time, I mean...why would he be in Kirkwall, then leave for six years only to return then?
granted Hawke would've had their title by then, and as said by Feynriel's letter in Act 3 (provided he survived and left for Tevinter) he states that the Tevinters love the story of how Hawke defeated the Arishok.
And then Varania receives Fenris' letter, she goes to Danarius and tells him Fenris is in Kirkwall, in company of the Champion. Danarius puts two and two together, gathers up some henchmen and heads for Kirkwall to retrieve his property.
then again, there are a lot of inconsistencies and plot holes in DA2, this one might also be a bit of an oversight...plus Varric tells the story and may or may not have embellished a thing or two, again
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Went back to an old save to look for mosaic pieces and decided to ignore Krem completely and not meet Iron Bull. Krem was still standing outside the chantry doors when Flynn got to Skyhold and went for the Fade-stroll with Solas!
Had a frazzling conversation with Varric in the rubble-filled main hall.
Liya Hawke, mage and troublemaker, is still trying to get the coins for Bartrands expedition together. She helped a friend of Isabelas getting his cargo back, saved a dwarven lord on the run from the carta is now keeping her promise and brought Flemeth amulet back to the Dalish as promised.
Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 19, 2019 21:13:16 GMT
so after several weeks of tossing and turning and pondering, and pondering some more...I decided last week to restart my DA2 playthrough (yet again) with a mage
I figured out that for me personally a mage works best for DA2, mostly because for some odd reason...Bethany just...doesn't do it for me (no offense toward the people who do like her)
while I still love her dynamic with a male Hawke, for a female Hawke I prefer the dynamic with Carver just a bit more...what can I say...even though he's a bit of a prick, he's also a caring one (plus I love his defensive nature during Fenris' recruitment mission )
So anyway, I made a new Hawke whom I named Marigold (though a few select people call her Mari (mostly Carver, Aveline and Fenris)
and today (after a week of playing) I made it back to the spot where I left off with my rogue, at the start of Act 2
Carver was taken into the Deep Roads and became a Grey Warden
some other choices from Act 1 and prologue
- joined the smugglers (betrayed the mercenaries)
- escorted Ketojan from the city, protected him from Arvaraad and informed the Arishok of their demise
- sent Feynriel to the Dalish, didn't blackmail Ser Thrask
- Keran was allowed to stay in the Templars (killed Idunna)
- helped Emeric track down some leads on a killer (lied to Ghyslain about the grisly fate of his wife, also told Jethann about Ninette's death)
- saved Saemus Dumar from the Winters mercenaries
- had Varric spin a tale to help the Starkhaven mages escape (still wish we could've killed Grace back there and then)
- recruited all possible companions
- Aveline became guard captain
- became partners of the Bone pit
as for how Marigold looks...though I liked how Raye looked, I found that a more natural eye-color would be more fitting (for some reason I do have strange eye colors for my elves though )
I've since slightly pushed her nose up a bit more, and lowered her chin slightly to have better proportions
Marigold is a Spirit Healer, with emphasis on healing and support
which if I may add is a very interesting way of playing the game since she has no actual ways of attacking foes aside from her staff
am I dreading the Arishok battle at the end of Act 2? Nope...not really...since we have glyphs (also I've played this build before, I'm just fine-tuning it this time around)
Last Edit: Aug 24, 2019 11:33:55 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 23, 2019 21:06:46 GMT
Been making my way through Act 2 during the past week and am nearly done with it
So far I've done nearly all companion quests (still need to do Aveline's) and two of the main quests, and I'm currently on Offered and Lost
During Act 2 Marigold so far has;
- romanced Fenris (and is helping him learn how to read)
- given the Arulin'Holm to Merrill
- helped Varric find his brother, Anders helped clear his mind so we could find Bartrand help
- found evidence of the Tranquil Solution for Anders, and stopped him from killing the girl Ella
- we cleared out all the gangs again as well
- let go Gascard duPuis (mostly so I can make Fenris interrogate him later )
- saved Feynriel and allowed him to go to Tevinter
- helped Aveline's guards on the coast against the raiders
I've also played Legacy today, having Fenris, Varric and Carver in our team
we found Malcolm's will and sided with Larius to take down Corypheus
I was also able to gain another 30 friendship points with Carver during this dlc, maxing out his friendship level (I did cheat slightly to get it that way, but shh )
tomorrow I'll be (hopefully) finishing up Act 2, still need to do a few side quests and Aveline's companion quest as I noted above
it also means All that remains is coming up soon...I both hate and love that quest
Last Edit: Aug 31, 2019 22:15:16 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 25, 2019 17:44:54 GMT
So as I’m nearing the end of my DA2 playthrough (currently about half-way there), I was thinking about my world state as a whole.
At first I had the idea to make a human only world state, but after some thinking I realized that…it’s rather boring.
Especially given the fact that all of the humans are nobles in one way or another (why couldn’t we have had a commoner or something? )
So then I pondered about what race and class I would make my Warden and Inquisitor.
My first Inquisitor was an elf, and I really enjoyed that playthrough.
My second Inquisitor (who some of you may remember) was a Qunari, which was also a very fun playthrough.
Seeing as I still plan on making all of my protagonists female, and seeing as I’ll be romancing Cullen with my Quizzy I’ll be making her an elf, likely playing a rogue.
With that in mind, that leaves dwarf as the race for my Warden.
In the past I’ve only ever played a dwarf once, a commoner by the name of Nolan Brosca…who a warrior who was a bit more morally ambiguous then most of my characters.
He romanced Leliana and had champion + guardian as specializations
I’ve in the past few days been working a bit on a headmorph for my dwarf girl, but I’m currently pondering on a name for her. Like my previous dwarf Warden, I plan on making her a warrior (in order to keep the classes of my characters more varied)
So yeah, I need a name for her. I have been looking at some names for the past few days, but none of them really pop out.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them
but for now I'm going to finish up my DA2 playthrough, with a bit of luck I should be able to finish it in another day or two
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
I was personally thinking of dipping into Norse mythology for my girl, after all..we already have a Sigrun (Sigrun being one of the Valkyrie (often their leader alongside Freya) in mythology)
also it's interesting to note most dwarven characters have 2 or 3 syllables to their name (Bianca (bee-an-ca), Sigrun (sig-run) Varric (va-ric), Oghren (og-ren) etc. )
but I appreciate the help
I always tend to have a hard time naming my characters, that and designing them
Last Edit: Aug 26, 2019 13:41:44 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Helga makes me think of that girl from Hey Arnold I was personally thinking of dipping into Norse mythology for my girl, after all..we already have a Sigrun (Sigrun being one of the Valkyrie (often their leader alongside Freya) in mythology)
also it's interesting to note most dwarven characters have 2 or 3 syllables to their name (Bianca (bee-an-ca), Sigrun (sig-run) Varric (va-ric), Oghren (og-ren) etc. ) but I appreciate the help
I always tend to have a hard time naming my characters, that and designing them
As one of the posters in a thread about lore-friendly names for DA characters I'm sure you're familiar with the website behindthename.com, but have you ever tried their advanced search options when trying to come up names for your characters? It took me embarrassingly long to find where the feature was located , but it enables you to search names using their meaning, description, origin, length, syllables etc. and I have found it very useful.
Helga makes me think of that girl from Hey Arnold I was personally thinking of dipping into Norse mythology for my girl, after all..we already have a Sigrun (Sigrun being one of the Valkyrie (often their leader alongside Freya) in mythology)
also it's interesting to note most dwarven characters have 2 or 3 syllables to their name (Bianca (bee-an-ca), Sigrun (sig-run) Varric (va-ric), Oghren (og-ren) etc. ) but I appreciate the help
I always tend to have a hard time naming my characters, that and designing them
As one of the posters in a thread about lore-friendly names for DA characters I'm sure you're familiar with the website behindthename.com, but have you ever tried their advanced search options when trying to come up names for your characters? It took me embarrassingly long to find where the feature was located , but it enables you to search names using their meaning, description, origin, length, syllables etc. and I have found it very useful.
and yes, I am familiar with the site, I sometimes also use 20000names, it has a similar function and even a section with themed names (flowers, animals etc.)
at first I wanted to pick the name Parvati (according to some sites it means "daughter of the mountains") but now I'm not sure anymore
I'll keep looking, there's bound to be a name that pops out for my character
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
LadyofNemesis If it helps, some of my female dwarf characters have been named: Elsa, Lorna, Ingrid, and Gunna.
Meanwhile I have such a hard time naming qunari and elves. 😭
thank you for the suggestions
for elves I tend to use some that I made up myself using this site > link it uses the d&d dice system, but you can also make up names using some of the parts they give there
Tylaera (crystal night song (the name of my first and canon Quizzy), Shalyndre (charming ray of sunlight) and Pyradae (white sapphire woman)
as for Qunari, try looking at some Arabic or Hebrew names...my Qunari inquisitor was named Malak (angel/messenger)
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Post by LadyofNemesis on Aug 27, 2019 19:54:15 GMT
so I've finally managed to finish my DA2 playthrough, it has been quite the chore
Marigold decided to side with the mages in the end, and allowed Anders to live...sadly that means Sebastian will return with an army...ah well
Carver popped up as well and asked his sister to fight alongside her, Warden neutrality be damned (I head canon a certain someone (my Warden) gave him a pep talk and send him to help his sister), Marigold accepted his offer
I've also played Mark of the Assassin today, helping Tallis take care of some business
But yeah, this game has finished...
now I have to decide what to do next, either start an Inquisition playthrough...or rethink my world state (again) and start making my Dwarven Warden...who still has no name
and believe me, I've looked for a name for her for the past few days...but none of them really popped out...*sigh*
I guess I'll wait with deciding until tomorrow
to be fair, I have more fun playing Inquisition as a non human then I do with a human, I have attempted human playthroughs in the past, but never really got very far with them
so I suspect I'll be starting my Dwarf in the next few days...provided I can think of a name
however, I have decided on Marigold as my canon Hawke, so that's something
Last Edit: Aug 27, 2019 20:14:58 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
LadyofNemesis : Some names from the Norse mythology for your dwarf lady to consider: Alfhild, Freya, Frigga, Gullveig, Hulda, Idun, Skadi
I love those, thank you
I have to admit I've also been looking at some names used by Nords in Elder Scrolls games (they tend to have Scandinavian names as well)
let's see...
I think Idun might work nicely with the Brosca surname, it rolls off the tongue nicely
in the meantime, today I attempted a human female Inquisitor, but I didn't really get very far...
so tomorrow I think I'll start with my Brosca's playthrough, and settle on an elven Inquisitor like my first one
now I just gotta decide on the class for my Brosca...I had thought of going with a warrior at first, but I like rogues a lot more
to bad there aren't many crossbows in the game, else I'd make a crossbow dwarf
now I just need to think of a new title for my world state
I tend to name them after songs I like
for my all human world state I named it; I'm only human after all, but if not all heroes are human the title doesn't really fit
atm. I just named my canon world state Hold back the river as a place holder 'till I find something better
Last Edit: Aug 28, 2019 19:40:38 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Idun is the Norse goddess of youth - and a doughter of a dwarf, so this kind of fits
Maybe there is a mod for crossbows out there?
I do picture my dwarf as being very youthful and cheerful (kinda like Dagna)
I have looked for crossbow mods, but there aren't many (and most focus on gameplay and not to add more crossbows)
and seeing as I have no idea how to add new items in the game through modding, I can't add more myself either
(I really want to add one called Mirabelle so I can have a fun nod toward it in DA2
Fenris: you must've named her (the crossbow) after someone
Varric: nope, Mirabelle was taken )
Last Edit: Aug 28, 2019 19:58:25 GMT by LadyofNemesis
Always something to be killed, and I’m the one to do it – Hero of Ferelden ‘Hawke this, Hawke that,’ Why does everything fall to me? - Champion of Kirkwall Our concern must be the order and safety of this world, not the next. - The Inquisitor
People are messy, but they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they get that chance - Commander Shepard
Sorry to cut in like that, but do you know about the Winter Forge? It allows you to customize items in-game, like renaming items, switching models or material colours (or change staff projectiles). And adjust bonus stats, all via a crafting/enchantment system or the override/cheat mode. I guess giving some damage bonuses to crossbows is warranted late in the game, as their damage does not scale up based on the character's stats, unlike all other weapons.
Last Edit: Aug 28, 2019 20:34:21 GMT by Buckeldemon
"Magic can't be made safe and it can't be destroyed. Fear makes men more dangerous than magic ever could." - Merrill
"Strength and steel are well and good, but magic is the true power in this world." - Wuunferth the Unliving
"Maschinen abgeschaltet, Ventilatoren kaputt! Alle ersticken und tot!"
I think all Niall Amell has gotten done in the last, uh... three months or so has been finding Sten's sword. It's hard to continue this playthrough knowing I'm gonna have to brave the Deep Roads and the Archdemon without Wynne. But I'm gonna persevere because Morrigan.
If that bint ruins our honeymoon, I will wear her Qun for a boot! Let's wrap it up, love.