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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 13, 2020 22:06:48 GMT
LadyofNemesis - one of the Alistair or dialogue mods adds an extra option or two to that discussion. Still hardens him, but doesn't sound as harsh/mean. Don't remember which one it is though, I'd have to check when I get home. ah, if you could look it up I'd appreciate it haven't done his quest yet, so it'd be nice to have some different options for once that still harden him
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Post by Sokemis on Mar 13, 2020 23:06:37 GMT
LadyofNemesis - one of the Alistair or dialogue mods adds an extra option or two to that discussion. Still hardens him, but doesn't sound as harsh/mean. Don't remember which one it is though, I'd have to check when I get home. ah, if you could look it up I'd appreciate it haven't done his quest yet, so it'd be nice to have some different options for once that still harden him
I think the one I was thinking of is Alistair's Revised Romance. I don't remember exactly what the changes were, but it does add at least one additional hardening option. Be aware that the mod changes other things relating to Alistair as well, so may want to read the Read-me that comes with the file to see some of the changes or how to trigger additional scenes. ETA: I loaded a save for my Cousland to test and see what the options are with the mod active - I think #3 is the new option and #4 is a rewording of the old option: Personally I like #3 (and during the test that option did harden him).
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 14, 2020 8:18:22 GMT
ah, if you could look it up I'd appreciate it haven't done his quest yet, so it'd be nice to have some different options for once that still harden him
I think the one I was thinking of is Alistair's Revised Romance. I don't remember exactly what the changes were, but it does add at least one additional hardening option. Be aware that the mod changes other things relating to Alistair as well, so may want to read the Read-me that comes with the file to see some of the changes or how to trigger additional scenes. ETA: I loaded a save for my Cousland to test and see what the options are with the mod active - I think #3 is the new option and #4 is a rewording of the old option: Personally I like #3 (and during the test that option did harden him). I see, thank you for looking it up ^^
I'll give it a try today and see how it goes
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 14, 2020 21:20:50 GMT
got a lot of things done today killed Flemeth...well, technically Fuzzball did...that bloody dog currently has the "strongest kill" talked to Marjolaine (let her go), didn't harden Leliana met with the gold-digging harridan known as Goldanna...softy Al gave her coin , hardened Alistair with use of the mod Sokemis linked me helped Oghren reconnect with an old flame and found Sten's sword all that's left is to trigger Wynne's personal quest
did some side quests in Denerim, proceeded to do the Sacred Ashes quest-line (perceptive Rhiannon saw through "Weylon's" ruse right away) killed the Cult of Andraste and didn't poison the ashes, went back to Redcliffe and cured Arl Eamon Eamon decided to push Alistair toward the throne, never-mind what the guy himself wants, pulling the whole "you don't want to see me sad do you?" card on him *grumbles* bloody manipulating piece of... (honestly, I wish it'd been an option to let Eamon die and have Teagan take over)
after that Rhiannon had a new sword forged at Soldier's Peak (after liberating it of course, Avernus lives and is allowed ethical research)
currently I'm tackling the last ally, the Dalish elves who are totally not happy with Rhiannon being there (despite the fact she's helping them at every turn)
all in all it's been a productive day, should take me another day or two to finish up Origins
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 15, 2020 20:39:41 GMT
Finished up Nature of the Beast today (sided with the Lady of the Forest, curing the cursed werewolves) went back to the temple of Sacred Ashes to pick up the last scroll of Banastor and killed the dragon there then returned to Redcliffe to inform Eamon that we'd gotten all our allies Eamon then took us to Denerim, where we were greeted by the "gonna die kill you soon" squad, consisting of Cauthrien, Loghain and Howe went to safe Anora from Howe's estate, and had Rhiannon finally take vengeance on Howe (making sure she got the final blow on him) we freed the captive nobles and other prisoners, though I regret to say that Vaughn didn't make it out alive 'course, Anora decided to betray us at the last moment, making Rhiannon vow she was gonna strangle her later, Alistair offered to pin her down Leliana and Zevran helped them escape from Fort Drakon
still have a bunch of side quests left to do, as well as the Landsmeet portion of the game...but I'll be doing those tomorrow
Also is it just me, or does Cauthrien always know very quickly that Howe is dead? I mean, you enter the dungeons, get back to Anora
then head to the front door and she immediately confronts you about his "murder" ...something tells me Erlina send some sort of message (yeah I don't trust her)
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Today Raven went to the Emerald Graves where she helped Fairbanks deal with the Freemen of the Dales, hunted another dragon, killed some Red Templars, met another Dalish from the Exalted Plains Clan and visited a spooky mansion. Some screenshots: 'Legend says that a tree grows here for every elven knight of Halamshiral who perished in its defence.' Interacting with the wildlife. Poor Carroll. Jumping on top of a tiny cave. Chateau d'Onterre.
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Post by Sonya on Mar 16, 2020 7:37:05 GMT
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Finished the second experiment build with attempt to use Templar spec. This time it was Bers- Templar (before - Reaver-Templar).
2hwarrior with the team: Varric + Merrill + Anders (Beth) (no DLC, elf root etc. Pure game so to say).
Will say again - "reaver-bers" is the best combination as they really stack with each other.
Templar spec is very useful, AoE ability was used all the time. Passives worked all the time as well.
Bers-templar: - What was very good: in the beginning of the game already had "free" speed - barrage ability. And speed is very important. - What was tiresome a bit: as for more damage from Bers spec need STA and the STA pool was small (plus used two 2h abilities/1 templar ability as well and sustained ones) had to turn on/off bers mode. So to kill enemies just used "cleave" and bers mode. E.g. bers mode is on - more dmg + cleave. When the STA pool became small bers mode off and used only cleave. After some kills STA pool is full,so bers mode is again on and so on + abilities (2h tree, barrage, AoE Holy Smite, sustained ones) need STA. - In general fighting enemies in such fashion was productive. Tiresome because of "turn on/off". I play with keyboard and change HKs as play with "no-pause" on NM mode, so it is very helpful. Even with such changes it was not so pleasant. - Only after DRs Bers mode was always ON. Turned off from time to time only in boss/elite encounters. - As with Revear- Templar, when got "speed" rune from Varric it became much easier. Played the rest of the game and 2 DLCs after that - good.
Conslusion: playable and maybe will play again with these two specs taking them in this order.
Like Templar Spec, but it does not really stack with two other specs and that lack of speed is really frustrating.
Will try next time take Templar Spec as the first one: actually already think it is not a very good idea as "speed"...but usefulness of it is not for argue (for me at least). Maybe will be playable.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 17, 2020 9:21:50 GMT
*cough* so just noticed I posted my end game shots in the wrong thread anyways, finished up Rhiannon's playthrough of origins the other day
took down some slavers, saved the elves of the alienage killed Cauthrien and Loghain, Alistair was crowned King alongside Rhiannon as his queen also did some last side quests end party
wedding shot
I also made a small start with Awakening, at least doing the intro mission (poor Mhairi ) So today we're going to try and tackle as much of Awakening as possible
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Post by Buckeldemon on Mar 17, 2020 15:55:16 GMT
Eamon decided to push Alistair toward the throne, never-mind what the guy himself wants, pulling the whole "you don't want to see me sad do you?" card on him *grumbles* bloody manipulating piece of... (honestly, I wish it'd been an option to let Eamon die and have Teagan take over) Someone on another forum called him "Schemin' Eamon". Rather apt, isn't it? we freed the captive nobles and other prisoners, though I regret to say that Vaughn didn't make it out alive As someone whose first DAO character was a female city elf... I cannot imagine how that came to pass... All those shenanigans are the reason why my Wardens don't tend to hold Anora in high esteem.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 17, 2020 20:12:42 GMT
Eamon decided to push Alistair toward the throne, never-mind what the guy himself wants, pulling the whole "you don't want to see me sad do you?" card on him *grumbles* bloody manipulating piece of... (honestly, I wish it'd been an option to let Eamon die and have Teagan take over) Someone on another forum called him "Schemin' Eamon". Rather apt, isn't it? we freed the captive nobles and other prisoners, though I regret to say that Vaughn didn't make it out alive As someone whose first DAO character was a female city elf... I cannot imagine how that came to pass... All those shenanigans are the reason why my Wardens don't tend to hold Anora in high esteem. 1) that is rather apt indeed, I'll be using that in the future
2) my first DAO character was a human noble as well...I think I didn't even talk to him at the time, I think my reaction was akin to; ...meh, he looks like a smuck who probably belongs there, though I did safe Soris at the time (I always do, he's so nice to the Warden when you visit him later in the Alienage)
3) the best part was "promising" her that I'd support her at the Landsmeet just so I didn't have to deal with another one of her betrayals at the Landsmeet (two can play that game Anora) I still need to do a playthrough where I outright tell her were she can stick her request (not that I technically ever need her since I know how to play the Landsmeet nearly blindfolded by now)
also had a funny misunderstanding happen between my Warden and Alistair due to a mod I had installed
paraphrased: Rhiannon: ya know, a King needs a Queen...like, maybe the daughter of a Teyrn? Alistair: wait...marry Anora, as in...marry her? Did you talk to her about that? You did didn't you, why would you do that? Rhiannon: ...I meant me Alistair: oh...OH! phew...that's a relief Rhiannon: Alistair honey, you're lucky I love you
it was hilarious
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Post by Buckeldemon on Mar 17, 2020 22:47:28 GMT
1) that is rather apt indeed, I'll be using that in the future
2) my first DAO character was a human noble as well...I think I didn't even talk to him at the time, I think my reaction was akin to; ...meh, he looks like a smuck who probably belongs there, though I did safe Soris at the time (I always do, he's so nice to the Warden when you visit him later in the Alienage)
3) the best part was "promising" her that I'd support her at the Landsmeet just so I didn't have to deal with another one of her betrayals at the Landsmeet (two can play that game Anora) I still need to do a playthrough where I outright tell her were she can stick her request (not that I technically ever need her since I know how to play the Landsmeet nearly blindfolded by now)
also had a funny misunderstanding happen between my Warden and Alistair due to a mod I had installed
paraphrased: Rhiannon: ya know, a King needs a Queen...like, maybe the daughter of a Teyrn? Alistair: wait...marry Anora, as in...marry her? Did you talk to her about that? You did didn't you, why would you do that? Rhiannon: ...I meant me [img src="//storage.proboards.com/6576594/images/bHegDzEZPhdaLevJHLQY.png" alt="[_[" class="smile"] Alistair: oh...OH! phew...that's a relief Rhiannon: Alistair honey, you're lucky I love you
it was hilarious 1) Feel welcome. Just don't quote me on it, as I did not invent it. I could not handle any possible license fees.
2)
"Who are you?" "Well, there's no one on my list who wants somebody brought back from Howe Torture Paradise, so I guess you'll stay there." (to Vaughn)
3) Hah, that's the way to do it. Otherwise it is exactly the other way around for me, I did finish the finalé of DA2 more often than DAO.
So that mod triggered the "marry Anora" dialogue instead of "marry Cousland"? How naaasty.
Huh, I probably should get to do a (full) Cousland playthrough one day as well. I created at least three, but none of them made it past Ostagar. The last one stopped shy of the Tower of Ishal, if I recall right.
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Post by Sokemis on Mar 18, 2020 2:10:58 GMT
So that mod triggered the "marry Anora" dialogue instead of "marry Cousland"? How naaasty. I haven't completed a Cousland x Alistair romance since adding the mod in question (in the middle of one now), but if I remember the spoilers right - Cousland hints that Alistair marrying a Teyrn's daughter would appease some of the nobles. She means herself, but Alistair completely misunderstands and thinks the "Teyrn's daughter" in question is Anora. Cousland sets him straight
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 18, 2020 9:04:50 GMT
1) Feel welcome. Just don't quote me on it, as I did not invent it. I could not handle any possible license fees.
2)
"Who are you?" "Well, there's no one on my list who wants somebody brought back from Howe Torture Paradise, so I guess you'll stay there." (to Vaughn)
3) Hah, that's the way to do it. Otherwise it is exactly the other way around for me, I did finish the finalé of DA2 more often than DAO.
So that mod triggered the "marry Anora" dialogue instead of "marry Cousland"? How naaasty.
Huh, I probably should get to do a (full) Cousland playthrough one day as well. I created at least three, but none of them made it past Ostagar. The last one stopped shy of the Tower of Ishal, if I recall right.
1) me neither
2) pretty much plus he's a douche...first thing he says when you talk to him "I'll have you flayed" ...yeah...no
3) yeah, I was surprised as well, that mod changed and added some new dialogues so some of them had me a bit confused it worked out in the end though What? I do sometimes spare her...depending on my mood or the character I play (generally that same character also spares Loghain) but her starting a conversation with "your betters are talking" when meeting the Warden...yeah...Cauthrien honey, I'm a noble! (shouldn't she know Cousland by name/face by now?) plus then she threatened to kill me on a few occasions...you get one free-bee...then it's bye bye I haven't completed a Cousland x Alistair romance since adding the mod in question (in the middle of one now), but if I remember the spoilers right - Cousland hints that Alistair marrying a Teyrn's daughter would appease some of the nobles. She means herself, but Alistair completely misunderstands and thinks the "Teyrn's daughter" in question is Anora. Cousland sets him straight ^ pretty much this also I should tell you the mod takes away your option to rule beside him at the Landsmeet
I freaked out during that part thinking I missed the chance to marry Alistair, but afterwards he still talked about marrying my Cousland and the epilogue also mentioned the correct slide, so I sighed in relief
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 18, 2020 20:11:29 GMT
Today Rhiannon reconnected with an old friend, Nathaniel Howe Though initially angry at him for claiming the death of his father was unjustified, she reminded herself that children shouldn't suffer for the sins of their parents and let him go with his belongings. Her mercy had a strange effect on him, and after Rhiannon's first visit to the city (where she talked with her contacts as well as Wynne) he tracked her down and asked her to join the Grey Wardens. Thankfully he survived his Joining and vowed to help her take down the darkspawn plaguing his family's lands.
After that we did a few side quests, got some fealty from the local nobles (Rhiannon: *glares suspiciously at Bann Esmerelle*) and solved some problems around the Arling
Then the group traveled to the Wending Woods, tracking down Wynne's colleague Ines and found out about the merchant caravan attacks. An Dalish lass by the name of Velanna thought the local humans were responsible for killing her clan and taking her sister, prompting her to attack the caravans in search of her. Rhiannon found out the darkspawn had been responsible and received Velanna's help to take them down.
'Course nothing is ever as easy, entering a local silverite mine found them in a trap by a strange looking darkspawn who took their gear
Which included some very personal items of Rhiannon, two rings belonging to her deceased father and Alistair's wedding ring respectively The group fought their way through the abandoned mine, taking out the darkspawn, finding a captive Warden on verge of death and escaping successfully after recovering their gear and killing some dragons.
Turns out Velanna's sister had somehow been influenced by the strange darkspawn, and had been turned into a ghoul by it.
Velanna thereafter offered to join the Wardens as well in order to get her sister back. Rhiannon accepted
Currently we're back in Amaranthine to finish up some quests and track down the Dark Wolf who'll help us take care of some conspirators who want to attempt to overthrow Rhiannon. ...Apparently no one told the local nobles (and templars, looking at you Rylock) Rhiannon is also the Hero of Ferelden and Queen of Ferelden...ah well
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Post by Sokemis on Mar 18, 2020 23:20:35 GMT
also I should tell you the mod takes away your option to rule beside him at the Landsmeet
I freaked out during that part thinking I missed the chance to marry Alistair, but afterwards he still talked about marrying my Cousland and the epilogue also mentioned the correct slide, so I sighed in relief Thank you for the heads up on that part. There's been a few times with this playthrough where I've found myself going "Wait, is that how that conversation went" - but unsure if it's a change from the ARR mod, or just my faulty memory from not doing a (Cousland x ) Alistair romance in a while. The Landsmeet scene would have freaked me out and probably reloaded trying to figure out where I messed up.
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Post by melbella on Mar 19, 2020 1:54:52 GMT
...Apparently no one told the local nobles (and templars, looking at you Rylock) Rhiannon is also the Hero of Ferelden and Queen of Ferelden...ah well The plot against the Warden makes a lot more sense if it's not the HoF (everybody hates Orlesians anyway) and makes no sense at all if the WC is also Queen/King Consort.
Then again, these are likely the same people who happily supported dumping Cailan so who knows? I have no qualms killing all of them but I don't understand why Varel would insist on keeping the coup attempt quiet. Seems like exposing them for the back-stabbing liars they are would be a good thing.
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Post by Buckeldemon on Mar 19, 2020 2:04:55 GMT
1) Feel welcome. Just don't quote me on it, as I did not invent it. I could not handle any possible license fees. 2)
"Who are you?" "Well, there's no one on my list who wants somebody brought back from Howe Torture Paradise, so I guess you'll stay there." (to Vaughn)
3) Hah, that's the way to do it. Otherwise it is exactly the other way around for me, I did finish the finalé of DA2 more often than DAO. So that mod triggered the "marry Anora" dialogue instead of "marry Cousland"? How naaasty.
Huh, I probably should get to do a (full) Cousland playthrough one day as well. I created at least three, but none of them made it past Ostagar. The last one stopped shy of the Tower of Ishal, if I recall right.
1) me neither 2) pretty much plus he's a douche...first thing he says when you talk to him "I'll have you flayed" ...yeah...no 3) yeah, I was surprised as well, that mod changed and added some new dialogues so some of them had me a bit confused it worked out in the end though 2) Uh, forgot about his one. For my elf Wardens, he is either already dead (Tabris) or as-good-as, since I remember his intro ramblings to be even worse. Cauthrien also pulls this towards a Cousland? Given she's an elevated commoner (like Loghain) and unlike Loghain, basically just a deluxe knight, well... I do not get what players might like about her to be honest ( Hanako Ikezawa). She's rather abrasive, kinda arrogant and after bringing up that horrible firing squad of 12 (if I recall right) Scattershot-spamming archers (!), she might try to murder the Warden again, mere meters before and in shouting range of the whole frickin' Landsmeet. 'Course nothing is ever as easy, entering a local silverite mine found them in a trap by a strange looking darkspawn who took their gear Which included some very personal items of Rhiannon, two rings belonging to her deceased father and Alistair's wedding ring respectively Heh, personalised items! Did you make them via Winter Forge or got them from a mod or is it pretending a standard item to be this? I have a Tabris Warden who still wears her wedding ring (although enchanted) and my main Surana never parts with her staff (it is restricted to her), although she does not use it all the time. There was also this orlesian Warden blood mage (Awakening only) who had a very special ring which picked up the lifeforce of slain enemies (i.e. every few kills, its bonus to constitution would rise by 1 point)
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Post by Sokemis on Mar 19, 2020 2:11:22 GMT
...Apparently no one told the local nobles (and templars, looking at you Rylock) Rhiannon is also the Hero of Ferelden and Queen of Ferelden...ah well The plot against the Warden makes a lot more sense if it's not the HoF (everybody hates Orlesians anyway) and makes no sense at all if the WC is also Queen/King Consort.
Then again, these are likely the same people who happily supported dumping Cailan so who knows? I have no qualms killing all of them but I don't understand why Varel would insist on keeping the coup attempt quiet. Seems like exposing them for the back-stabbing liars they are would be a good thing.
I can understand it too with an elven HoF - I'm sure many of the nobles were less than pleased to have to swear fealty to an elf (could say the same for a mage or dwarf, but probably even more so for an elf, especially an elven mage). For my canon, she wasn't surprised by the attempted coup and actually expected it. For her, the real idiots were the Crows that helped with the assassination attempt - guess which Talon just moved to the top of hubby Zevran's list...
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 19, 2020 10:38:11 GMT
Thank you for the heads up on that part. There's been a few times with this playthrough where I've found myself going "Wait, is that how that conversation went" - but unsure if it's a change from the ARR mod, or just my faulty memory from not doing a (Cousland x ) Alistair romance in a while. The Landsmeet scene would have freaked me out and probably reloaded trying to figure out where I messed up. No problem there's quite a few dialogue changes due to this mod (though I'm happy to report it works well with Qwinn's fixpack (kinda afraid it'd mess something up in that mod)
I might replay in the future with that mod installed from the start The plot against the Warden makes a lot more sense if it's not the HoF (everybody hates Orlesians anyway) and makes no sense at all if the WC is also Queen/King Consort.
Then again, these are likely the same people who happily supported dumping Cailan so who knows? I have no qualms killing all of them but I don't understand why Varel would insist on keeping the coup attempt quiet. Seems like exposing them for the back-stabbing liars they are would be a good thing.
yeah, I think someone will try having Alistair dump my Warden somewhere down the line as well (since she can't (or with difficulty) have kids) which might be one of her reasons to start looking for a cure also, Rhiannon might as well just turn into the type who smiles at people whilst plotting murder , and guess who her best friends are (murder pope aka. Leliana and Black Shadow Zevran) 2) Uh, forgot about his one. For my elf Wardens, he is either already dead (Tabris) or as-good-as, since I remember his intro ramblings to be even worse. 3) Cauthrien also pulls this towards a Cousland? Given she's an elevated commoner (like Loghain) and unlike Loghain, basically just a deluxe knight, well... I do not get what players might like about her to be honest ( Hanako Ikezawa ). She's rather abrasive, kinda arrogant and after bringing up that horrible firing squad of 12 (if I recall right) Scattershot-spamming archers (!), she might try to murder the Warden again, mere meters before and in shouting range of the whole frickin' Landsmeet. 4) Heh, personalised items! Did you make them via Winter Forge or got them from a mod or is it pretending a standard item to be this? I have a Tabris Warden who still wears her wedding ring (although enchanted) and my main Surana never parts with her staff (it is restricted to her), although she does not use it all the time. There was also this orlesian Warden blood mage (Awakening only) who had a very special ring which picked up the lifeforce of slain enemies (i.e. every few kills, its bonus to constitution would rise by 1 point) 2) yeah, all of my Wardens just kill him on principality these days...
3) yeah, she does... not sure how large the murder squad is that she has with them, I just know she slaughters my squad every time as for why people like Cauthrien...maybe the voice? (since she's voiced by the same person who also voices Traynor, Mhairi and the British female Inquisitor, among others)
4) they were added by Of Noble Cast and Alistair gifts the former adjusts the Human noble origin, giving some personalized items such as a family locket and Cousland signet ring. The latter adds a ring (for the Warden) and amulet (for Alistair) after you reach Adore approval with him.
They carry over into Awakening and I head canon them as rings gifted to her by her dad and Alistair respectively.
the mod creator of the latter also has a similar mod for Leliana romancers, since she's the only romance option who doesn't give the Warden a gift during gameplay I can understand it too with an elven HoF - I'm sure many of the nobles were less than pleased to have to swear fealty to an elf (could say the same for a mage or dwarf, but probably even more so for an elf, especially an elven mage). For my canon, she wasn't surprised by the attempted coup and actually expected it. For her, the real idiots were the Crows that helped with the assassination attempt - guess which Talon just moved to the top of hubby Zevran's list... Rhiannon is very perceptive, she already had some suspensions during the fealty part and after Ser Tamra gives her the information about the coup attempt she's like...welp, guess who's gonna die soon 'sides, most of my Wardens are like: I killed an archdemon and Maker/Creators/Ancestors knows what else, and they still think they can kill me that easily
I head canon that the Warden eventually gets hold of a sending crystal (like Dorian gives to the Inquisitor) and calls Zevran Warden: you'll never guess what happened! Zevran: hm? Warden: got attacked by some Antivan crows who tried to kill me - again- , they were part of house - talon name-
Zevran: how unfortunate that their master will be going on a trip this week Warden: thanks Zev
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Post by Rascoth on Mar 19, 2020 11:11:38 GMT
yeah, I think someone will try having Alistair dump my Warden somewhere down the line as well (since she can't (or with difficulty) have kids) Well, let's not forget Alistair is in the same boat when it comes to decreased fertility. Doubt there would be another Theirin baby miraculously born despite the Taint. If there was, I'd throw a tantrum.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 19, 2020 11:14:45 GMT
yeah, I think someone will try having Alistair dump my Warden somewhere down the line as well (since she can't (or with difficulty) have kids) Well, let's not forget Alistair is in the same boat when it comes to decreased fertility. Doubt there would be another Theirin baby miraculously born despite the Taint. If there was, I'd throw a tantrum. welll...there's Kieran, who's technically a Theirin in my world state then again, it's implied Kieran is a mage like Morrigan...so no throne for him (not that I'd mind having Kieran take the throne, the kid is awesome )
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Post by Rascoth on Mar 19, 2020 12:15:45 GMT
Well, let's not forget Alistair is in the same boat when it comes to decreased fertility. Doubt there would be another Theirin baby miraculously born despite the Taint. If there was, I'd throw a tantrum.welll...there's Kieran, who's technically a Theirin in my world state then again, it's implied Kieran is a mage like Morrigan...so no throne for him (not that I'd mind having Kieran take the throne, the kid is awesome ) Kieran is special case He's literally magical baby, Theirin or not.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Mar 19, 2020 12:23:52 GMT
welll...there's Kieran, who's technically a Theirin in my world state then again, it's implied Kieran is a mage like Morrigan...so no throne for him (not that I'd mind having Kieran take the throne, the kid is awesome ) Kieran is special case He's literally magical baby, Theirin or not. I'm just gonna head canon that my Warden eventually cures herself of the taint (with Alistair) and gets a bunch of kids one of whom may or may not be named after Duncan
I also head canon that Morrigan eventually relents and has Alistair meet with Kieran (my Warden and Morrigan are good friends as well)
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Post by Buckeldemon on Mar 19, 2020 19:23:08 GMT
2) Uh, forgot about his one. For my elf Wardens, he is either already dead (Tabris) or as-good-as, since I remember his intro ramblings to be even worse. 3) Cauthrien also pulls this towards a Cousland? Given she's an elevated commoner (like Loghain) and unlike Loghain, basically just a deluxe knight, well... I do not get what players might like about her to be honest ( Hanako Ikezawa ). She's rather abrasive, kinda arrogant and after bringing up that horrible firing squad of 12 (if I recall right) Scattershot-spamming archers (!), she might try to murder the Warden again, mere meters before and in shouting range of the whole frickin' Landsmeet. 4) Heh, personalised items! Did you make them via Winter Forge or got them from a mod or is it pretending a standard item to be this? I have a Tabris Warden who still wears her wedding ring (although enchanted) and my main Surana never parts with her staff (it is restricted to her), although she does not use it all the time. There was also this orlesian Warden blood mage (Awakening only) who had a very special ring which picked up the lifeforce of slain enemies (i.e. every few kills, its bonus to constitution would rise by 1 point) 2) yeah, all of my Wardens just kill him on principality these days...
3) yeah, she does... not sure how large the murder squad is that she has with them, I just know she slaughters my squad every time as for why people like Cauthrien...maybe the voice? (since she's voiced by the same person who also voices Traynor, Mhairi and the British female Inquisitor, among others)
4) they were added by Of Noble Cast and Alistair gifts the former adjusts the Human noble origin, giving some personalized items such as a family locket and Cousland signet ring. The latter adds a ring (for the Warden) and amulet (for Alistair) after you reach Adore approval with him.
They carry over into Awakening and I head canon them as rings gifted to her by her dad and Alistair respectively.
the mod creator of the latter also has a similar mod for Leliana romancers, since she's the only romance option who doesn't give the Warden a gift during gameplay I can understand it too with an elven HoF - I'm sure many of the nobles were less than pleased to have to swear fealty to an elf (could say the same for a mage or dwarf, but probably even more so for an elf, especially an elven mage). For my canon, she wasn't surprised by the attempted coup and actually expected it. For her, the real idiots were the Crows that helped with the assassination attempt - guess which Talon just moved to the top of hubby Zevran's list... 5) Rhiannon is very perceptive, she already had some suspensions during the fealty part and after Ser Tamra gives her the information about the coup attempt she's like...welp, guess who's gonna die soon 'sides, most of my Wardens are like: I killed an archdemon and Maker/Creators/Ancestors knows what else, and they still think they can kill me that easily
I head canon that the Warden eventually gets hold of a sending crystal (like Dorian gives to the Inquisitor) and calls Zevran Warden: you'll never guess what happened! Zevran: hm? Warden: got attacked by some Antivan crows who tried to kill me - again- , they were part of house - talon name-
Zevran: how unfortunate that their master will be going on a trip this week Warden: thanks Zev 3) I could not resist and looked them up, as it has been some time. Besides Cauthrien herself (3400-somethin' HP!), there is one dedicated Spirit Healer mage, two sword-and-board warriors and 10 archers and all of them got Scattershot, i.e. you'll get hit by successive, largely unavoidable (Scattershot ignores Defense) stunning critical hits all over the place. The only advantage is that, if you high-tail out of the room, only the three melee warriors will give chase, the archers and mage are static. Getting all party members out sufficiently quickly is the tricky part in my experience. Well, I did tell you that story about the trapped hallway...
Ah, so Cauthrien is one of those "additional characters" AWR voiced back in the day when she was young and needed the money. Well, as for the likes... her German VA is one of the reasons I like Velanna.
4) Thanks for clarifying. I usually make such items via the Winter Forge mod, and they are similarly (un?)-balanced as these. But I like personalised stuff instead of just taking the most damaging what-ever that pops up.
5) Regarding the coup, I dare say that Esmerelle is a straight example of "immediately suspicious". Her looks appear to really drive it home. I can remember inviting some relatives for a prolonged visit in at least one playthrough. I also found a sympathetic Antivan Crow. It was dead.
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