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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 11:02:13 GMT
or the cookies scene between Sten and Carroll, so funny - I am the queen of Antiva. What do you think of that? - Aren't queens females?!... - Don't question royalty! Voice acting is awesome. Know that Carroll is not the "best" templar (connection with that smuggler, an addict), though still was a little bit shocked when in DAI found out that he turned in to that Red Templar Ltn (a task from Cullen in those green magnifique woods). Not important to the whole plot character Carroll with dialogues which remember already by heart and still laugh - and in DAI we are given a task to kill him (with a note from Cullen "I knew him once. Please do it quicker - do not remember word for word). Laughter from DAO turned into slaughter in DAI. 2) hm, I tend to head canon that my Wardens talk to various citizens to get their view on things before making a decision. As such after my Tabris talked to some Casteless and saw how they lived, and hearing how Bhelen wanted to make things better for them...well, I think she saw a lot of similarities between her people in the Alienage and the Casteless, so she sided with Bhelen because even if things wouldn't become better for her own people, the least she could do was help them instead. (My Tabris has a thing for the underdog ) What about rumours about killing his own relatives? With RP point of view it was not important for making decision? Only similarities mattered? (yes, still curious).
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 11:08:27 GMT
but I must admit sometimes pc games seem to glitch at random Yup. Consoles seems to be more "consistent" with their glitches I still remember how Avenger texture randomly glitched for me at the beginning of ME3. So many pts and it happened only once, and only until I reloaded (nd no mods to cause it). I wish I could get it consistently, look how glorious it is. It seems ME2 decided for you that you shouldn't try new things no no, I meant my current DAO playthrough doesn't like that I try new things though chances are I encountered the rare (but annoying) glitch where you get a character's approval too high too fast For Zevran I think it was the boots...got his dialogue about the boots, found the boots and instantly gave them to him...I also may have told him "I want to be friends" a few to many times. But according to the wikia you can still romance him if you picked the options I did...ah well
The glitch I had in ME2 was during Kasumi's loyalty mission where I got infinite loading screen just before the end-battle, so annoying eventually fixed with with a solution I found on the internet, even wrote it down in case it'd happen again
but DAO...can't for the life of me find a fix, I'm half tempted to start all over, but I'm nearly at the end (just a few more side quests and the Landsmeet bit) so I think I'll just role with my console command patching for now ...I could still start a romance with Alistair, but I don't want my Tabris to be dumped after the Landsmeet, she deserves happiness damnit!
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 11:14:36 GMT
2) hm, I tend to head canon that my Wardens talk to various citizens to get their view on things before making a decision. As such after my Tabris talked to some Casteless and saw how they lived, and hearing how Bhelen wanted to make things better for them...well, I think she saw a lot of similarities between her people in the Alienage and the Casteless, so she sided with Bhelen because even if things wouldn't become better for her own people, the least she could do was help them instead. (My Tabris has a thing for the underdog ) What about rumours about killing his own relatives? With RP point of view it was not important for making decision? Only similarities mattered? (yes, still curious). Well, I think she viewed them as just that "rumors", I mean half the people say it isn't true, the other half says it is...who do you trust in that matter? Plus, Raelyn herself made some questionable decisions throughout my game as well (killing (letting Isolde do it) Connor, letting blood mages run free...even a few demons, chugged Avernus' potion, committed murders, steals) I think she learned quite young that the world isn't rainbows and puppies, and that sometimes you need to make questionable decisions in order to get what you want. So sure, she didn't trust Bhelen one bit, but figured that if he's what's good for the dwarven people in the long run, then she's willing to side with him
(so part RP and part Meta-gaming )
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 11:33:54 GMT
I wish I could get it consistently, look how glorious it is. Alliance decided to modify the "best" AR? Looks serious indeed. a while back I suddenly had a loading screen glitch in my ME2 game which I'd never encountered in the past It seems ME2 - my favorite from MET - is the winner in the category "amount of glitches". Once could not do Jack LM, just could not land the planet, though music was corect but had an image of the planet. Other planets were fine. Nothing helped at all. Had to reinstall the game. Just one example. Maybe back there was because was messing with some files to give SGs for each class in the beginning, though after so many glitches just use two simple textures and sometimes headmorphs for Shepards. Works actually. Have only usual glitches in certain places (a custom already for the game). Sometimes get lucky to avoide them, but still has that "stun" for 0,5 sec. Weird. The glitch I had in ME2 was during Kasumi's loyalty mission where I got infinite loading screen just before the end-battle, so annoying Sounds falmiliar. After reinstalling that glitch dissapeared (hope forever). ...I could still start a romance with Alistair, but I don't want my Tabris to be dumped after the Landsmeet, she deserves happiness damnit! If happiness - it is Zevran for sure, not that lying Alistair. Devoted, ready for anything for your Tabris, thankful, with humour but at the same time can talk serious and knows many things etc etc etc. Imo of course. Seems "console" only is left. One good thing out of it: know already such things can happen and can prepare.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 11:54:47 GMT
...I could still start a romance with Alistair, but I don't want my Tabris to be dumped after the Landsmeet, she deserves happiness damnit! If happiness - it is Zevran for sure, not that lying Alistair. Devoted, ready for anything for your Tabris, thankful, with humour but at the same time can talk serious and knows many things etc etc etc. Imo of course. Seems "console" only is left. One good thing out of it: know already such things can happen and can prepare. Yeah, I just had Zev's"confused about being in love" conversation (where he refuses to sleep with the Warden) I plan on leaving the conclusion until after the Captured quest, where I head canon Zev realizing he loves my Warden after she's been taken...naturally he's gonna help break her out (not sure who I'll grab as the second member...likely Wynne, 'cause Al will be captured alongside my Warden...also Zev can talk his way past everyone...which is also pretty cool)
The thing I like about Zevran's romance is how devoted he is to them, he stays with them throughout it all (barring the events of Awakening and DA2) and even travels with them in their search for a cure in DA2 (provided you have the fix) he even turns down Isabela for sex because he loves the Warden too much, and if they should happen to be dead he refuses as well on the grounds of being in mourning for his lover
I used to love Alistair's romance, but after finding out so many variables where things can go the wrong way...yeah, I'm sticking with the Antivan
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 9, 2020 11:59:48 GMT
no no, I meant my current DAO playthrough doesn't like that I try new things Ah, gotcha Can't she become his mistress? Or is it just limited to him being with Anora as well?
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 12:34:11 GMT
no no, I meant my current DAO playthrough doesn't like that I try new things Ah, gotcha Can't she become his mistress? Or is it just limited to him being with Anora as well? Any female Warden can become Alistair's mistress (even the human noble), you do get a funny reaction from him in DA2 if he's married to Anora as well Teagan: "you know who" should be back in Denerim by now Alistair: oh, really? Best not tell the Queen then Teagan: wouldn't dream of it if the Warden is his Queen he instead refers to her as his "old ball and chain", with Teagan stating she hates being called that Alistair: no she doesn't, just 'cause she killed an Archdemon, she doesn't scare me Teagan: you keep telling yourself that
But, I don't think my Tabris would enjoy being his mistress, she doesn't exactly have dreams of grandeur. Though she does want what's best for her people, so I'm pondering if I should make her Bann of the Alienage (even though I know the epilogue slides state that doesn't go over well regardless of who becomes Bann)
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 9, 2020 13:29:19 GMT
LadyofNemesis Ah, yeah. I remember now. It's been a while since I romanced anyone in DAO, even longer since I romanced Alistair, so some things started to mix up I usually ignore DAO/DAA epilogue slides. They work if you treat DAO as standalone game, but not so well with DA2 and DAI's events.
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 9, 2020 13:30:33 GMT
I wish I could get it consistently, look how glorious it is. Alliance decided to modify the "best" AR? Looks serious indeed. I know, right? I'm surprised Reapers didn't turn their tail once they saw it.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 13:37:06 GMT
LadyofNemesis Ah, yeah. I remember now. It's been a while since I romanced anyone in DAO, even longer since I romanced Alistair, so some things started to mix up I usually ignore DAO/DAA epilogue slides. They work if you treat DAO as standalone game, but not so well with DA2 and DAI's events. Yeah, I just tend to view them as "rumors" now, taking what I need from the ending slides and fill in the rest with a healthy dose of headcanon Alliance decided to modify the "best" AR? Looks serious indeed. I know, right? I'm surprised Reapers didn't turn their tail once they saw it. As Alistair would say: We could kill them while they roll around laughing
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 13:50:49 GMT
But, I don't think my Tabris would enjoy being his mistress, she doesn't exactly have dreams of grandeur. Do not about others, but it is the only choice I would never make. Know for DAU it is normal, but I see this to be some "backup-sex-love-toy" very insulting, offensive, humiliating, demeaning, hell, even mortifying for my GWs. Even Anora tells you to be careful if you try to marry them both and still have Alistair as LI. Do I need that? No, thanks. Better be alone and focus on something important.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 13:54:30 GMT
But, I don't think my Tabris would enjoy being his mistress, she doesn't exactly have dreams of grandeur. Do not about others, but it is the only choice I would never do. Know for DAU it is normal, but I see this to be some "backup-sex-love-toy" very insulting, offensive, humiliating, demeaning, hell, even mortifying for my GWs. Even Anora tells you to be careful if you try to marry them both and still have Alistair as LI. Do I need that? No, thanks. Better be alone and focus on something important. Agreed
also, would you happen to know what happens if you outright tell Anora you don't support her bid? I know she won't add her voice to yours at the Landsmeet, but little else
Hah, that was funny (Alistair isn't hardened yet and I just told him I thought he'd be a good King) Alistair: "Alright Alistair, enough whining!" "Thank you Alistair, that's excellent advise. I'll do my best!" Raelyn: I agree with Alistair Alistair: about the whining? I know, I know. Someone really needs to slap that one around. Tsk
So funny
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 14:04:46 GMT
also, would you happen to know what happens if you outright tell Anora you don't support her bid? I know she won't add her voice to yours at the Landsmeet, but little else Actually nothing. You made up your mind. Anora "Ah, I see" and already knows what to say during LM. Might (depending on dialogue lines) also again say that you both should speak. You refuse and go on killing-spree of slavers. After just enjoy LM great "thankful" speech from her.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 14:07:20 GMT
also, would you happen to know what happens if you outright tell Anora you don't support her bid? I know she won't add her voice to yours at the Landsmeet, but little else Actually nothing. You made up your mind. Anora "Ah, I see" and already knows what to say during LM. Might (depending on dialogue lines) also again say that you both should speak. You refuse and go on killing-spree of slavers. After just enjoy LM great thankful speech from her. thanks
Should be fun...also, I get to see the fam again! Don't worry papa Tabris, Raelyn is coming
Also, Raelyn got the finishing shot on Howe...now I'm going after Caladrius "mwahaha!"
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 14:15:05 GMT
thanks
Should be fun...also, I get to see the fam again! Don't worry papa Tabris, Raelyn is coming
Also, Raelyn got the finishing shot on Howe...now I'm going after Caladrius "mwahaha!" you're welcome. I like the dialogue there with any GW - think I will pay a visit to that clinic - They are not simlpy going to let you in - I am not going to ask Though really do not like one thing: with certain dialogue lines you get to know that your elf-friends blame you and your brother for further events there. I always choose the phrasse "I thought we, city elves, should stick together"... Poor Soris.
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Hah, that was funny (Alistair isn't hardened yet and I just told him I thought he'd be a good King) Alistair: "Alright Alistair, enough whining!" "Thank you Alistair, that's excellent advise. I'll do my best!" Raelyn: I agree with Alistair Alistair: about the whining? I know, I know. Someone really needs to slap that one around. Tsk
Gee. Better harden him faster with such attitude and dilogue lines. He is already unstable.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 14:55:38 GMT
you're welcome. I like the dialogue there with any GW - think I will pay a visit to that clinic - They are not simlpy going to let you in - I am not going to ask Though really do not like one thing: with certain dialogue lines you get to know that your elf-friends blame you and your brother for further events there. I always choose the phrasse "I thought we, city elves, should stick together"... Poor Soris.
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Gee. Better harden him faster with such attitude and dilogue lines. He is already unstable.
yeah, I just got Alistair hardened a little while back
I missed out on asking why they blamed the Warden and Soris for the further trouble, Raelyn was more concerned with finding her dad
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Post by Buckeldemon on Jun 9, 2020 18:32:06 GMT
Why does all the fun happens when I'm not around? You, good ladies, post far too quickly for my old ass to keep up. Anyway *opens backlog*
1) meh *shrug* it's alright I guess, I'm just too used to the actual gem color 2) yeah, just make sure you have it turned of before your fight with Cauthrien (can be turned back on after doing Captured!), also when playing a Human noble don't activate it until you have a full party (aka. after Lothering) because I once had it turned on with a Cousland of mine and it made dog disappear during the arrival at Ostagar Also it glitches during the end battle, so I suggest turning it of for that portion as well I once had a Dalish archer with the Ranger spec, but he only had the wolf summon 'cause I headcannoned he has a wolf instead of dog (there's a mod which does the same, but it also changes every other mabari into a wolf so I don't use it)
3) I don't know , I tried looking into it myself but can't find the dialogue trees for Awakening (not even sure if one can mod Awakening's dialogues in the toolset) 4) my current playthrough (with today included) has taken 9 days up to this point. I'm almost tempted to restart due to my dialogue glitch, but as I said...fixed it through the console. Just makes some things a bit abrupt, but I can deal with that. 'Sides, it's Zevran we're talking about. He goes from "offering you an earring" to "you're not getting the earring" in less then a minute 7) oh that's a good one, I've personally never done the loyalty switcheroo during that part (mostly because I already hate how long that quest line is) but it could be fun to do that at some point with an Aeducan 8) I can just imagine my Tabris shaking her head when Leliana (or Morrigan) sends them a letter about what happened during HLtA Raelyn: back in my day all we did was drink weird goo from bottles and goblets as for the armor, I just tend to lug it around 'till he has enough strength to equip it, same with the Legion armor I always give to Oghren (also, fun to note...have the person with the Legion armor set touch that headstone thingy where you find the helmet, it summons a Gangue Shade) and thanks, but it appears the Warden set from the mod I use doesn't have the ability to be re-dyed, so I'm just gonna forgo using a helmet/hood for the rest of the playthrough 9) Raelyn is rude whenever the opportunity arises, but at other times also super polite...it's fun. Funny enough she doesn't have a hard time making friends (except Alistair for some reason, despite the fact she lugged him around everywhere and got his approval up he's only at 50+, all that's left for me are romance related dialogues that I don't want to trigger) 10) yeah...ah well, chances are I might replay this character in the future now that I've gotten a taste for Tabris Wardens, so next time might go a bit better 2) Oh, I see. Taking the reports from others into account as well, I think I'll keep dog as he is for now. Instead of making him extra, I favour buffing him up via console and some... modified items. Also have him some generic warrior abilites (he gets those in Witch Hunt anyway), like Threaten and passives. Taunt did not work unfortunately, some animation issue as I recall. 3) Do you have experience with these kind of changes? I just read a some point that DAA's files have some sort of special packing, or was the toolset never updated to read the files. Anyway, thanks Bioware. 4) The quickest I did was probably two weeks time in total, but it was around Christmas, so plenty of time to kill. 7) Well, I have to try something new in a while. 8) "Back in my time, I saved a country without any involvement of some bigwigs of the order!" My personal guess is that the wardens behave inverse of how the Geth do, i.e. the more wardens gather in one place, the dumber they become. My warden stuff cannot be dyed either (That brown robe on Wynne is a texture switcher). 9) That sounds a bit CN or is it just the way how TN can be balanced... bah, alignments are so restrictive. I usually had trouble getting up approval with dear Wynne, as she has steep losses if one does something she does not like, but on the other hand, does not gain a lot even if one agrees with her all the time. I usually need a gift to bring her into the range of 20-something to make her quest trigger. This time though, Surana got along with her surprisingly well. She did avoid overly long discussions on circle matters though. Oghren (in both modules) is also problematic at times, as I'm not that fond of his humor. This time, I did not use too many gifts in general. One for Wynne as mentioned, Sten got his sword of course and the pair of Dalish gloves for Zevran, so more dialogue would be available once I exhausted the previous chain. Oh, and I could have given a generic piece to Alistair in order to offset an early loss due to Surana being rather blunt about the Chantry-Templar relations. Of course, some plot gifts weren't given (Al's amulet, Lel's flower, Morrigan's mirror and Grimoire) and some were not found yet (Zevran's boots) as I did not do the Urn yet. Surana is not fond of all the fawning and the whole ordeal will probably end with her playing dumb at the gauntlet, as well as a blood-filled bucket and a dead Guardian/Lels/Wynne. Don't feel like persuading Lels, besides I kept her soft this time. 10) Good to see someone stepping out of their comfort zone and liking it. Placed my full stack of 99 Fire traps there and around eight level three Lures 1) Made my day as well. Thanks. Actually wanted to make trap-PT, though it seems one thing - doing it yourself, another - watching someone else doing it because it looks really funny to waste time making and placing really many traps(tell it in a serious way). Still in plans to make "trap-focused-PT". After finally reaching the basement doghouse, I decided to do something not planned for fun - goading Root Lady and the furry fury to eat all the elves. 2) Do it myself from time to time (and not only because of Zathrian), but as it takes times what always do to get at least another short satisfaction - free wolves and watch what they are doing. After reload and face-to-face with that lying PoS. The odd thing I feel is: quite often the Qun is recongnised for what it is - oppressive asshat zealots. For the Chantry, it varies. I'd say they are both equally bad, even though their methods are somewhat different. I guess the difference some fans make is ultimately due to the Qunari being the "scary dogmatic aliens", while the Chantry's attitudes mirror certain organised real-life religions. A case of "the evil we know"? 3) First: the chantry thinks it is always right. Seconde: similar thoughts are floating in my mind - about "they are the same". It is as if the Chantry is looking into a broken mirror (the Qun) with different outcomes, such as: - the broken mirror is the Qun and the Chantry sees what it is doing only from another point of view. It understands what it does/did, how it looks in another culture, but the only thought "we are right to use more mild methods to look pretty"; - only some thoughts appear: good we are nothing like those giants people are afraid of. They oppress/brainwash not only their own, but even try to lure OTHERS! We are nothing like them: no brainwashing, we always tell the truth, we NEVER try to lure others into our religion; and even better, we NEVRER INSULT any other person like non-believers/children of the stone/etc - can continue, there are different variants in this case, but the main point is still the same. I'm not sure about an adequate punishment for her though. I actually like the thought that we can at least make her useful for ending the crisis, i.e. splattering her in a ritual that no "good" andrastian would ever support. Mwahahaha! 4) Do not know why but using her as a fuel for the ritual or punching over the head (and later even worse - listening I am to blame for everything) does not carry the notion of "punishment". At least for me. Only making semi-useful as you have mentioned. She is not only a mother with a mage child, she is a woman with power, a woman responsible for lives of others, in the castle and in the village. And what did her dear husband do? Nothing? Where is justice for deaths of innocent people? The game gives nothing at all. At least could have showed in the end some slides "put into a tower till die"/killed by an angry mother from Redcliffe who lost her daughter back there/killed by a mage-child whose mother kept silent about mage abilities of her child/tripped over the stone covered in blood and fell into a river where tripped over a dead body from those times by head/or something. No justice suitable for DAU. "So dissapoiting". Thanks for sharing your clear opinion. 7) Your perception is understandable; I do have some passive-aggressive streak. I'm not angry though, more confused or unsure how respond. Sorry if I came across as angry. We can be friends. I'd like some cookies. 5) Understood. People are so different sometimes. Great. Name the roof and the time. Will make cookies, not buy them like some. I like your Tabris. Have a modded head for Leliana with that (or a similar) hairstyle, but now I think about taking it for one of my own characters and leave Lels with her default. 6) Oh, merci. Tried to recreate Aribeth from NWN game (moreover class and specs are suitable for PT was planning back there), decided this combination suited real Aribeth the most. Found one modded Leliana which really liked (not mine). Considering do not really like this character, still installed. The person did a great job imo, the face is very unique even if does not suit my own opinion about her whole personality. Just liked it, insalled and still can't uninstall. Similar for me. Being the punching bag (a.k.a. shield tank) or support healer/healbot (to keep the former alive) isn't that exciting for me either. I prefer to "command" action so to say, either from a distance (damage-and-disable mage) or up close (two-handers or talent-oriented dual wielders, though I prefer the former due to Indomitable). 7) Yeah, roof and cookies for sure. Last time tried to play at least half-supporter in DAI, taking the role of Tank-Cass and using Bull in my own role. If not for "tactics" could have been better, though for DAI was still good for 2h Bull. Only even if he is the best damager warrior class due to his spec and weapon of choice, my SnS Templar still did double work with high crits (my usual build). Was half-interesting at least, think because of warrior class. With mages it is very difficult as do not like ranged characters and now try to finish ASAP this PT taking the role of Viv (as her spec is the best for a healer + some usuful passives) only with some modifications in my team (and still can't help myself not doing at least some damage). With "Indomitable" agree. 2h warrior is my favorite in DAO and ID is one of the reasons. 1) Always glad to make some people happy. 2) Yeah, I'm a pretty big elf fan, so I usually don't got out of my way to kill elves, but Zathrian himself had it coming, even if one does not care about the humans. My Dalish characters like beating sense into him. Hopefully, that will work with another bald elf... 3) Yeah, the Qun is a welcome "common enemy". Andrastians can point at the them and say "Look! How evil these oxes are!" while probably being a bit jealous. At the very least, it is competition, if Petrice is any indication. 4) That's fair. You mean Alistair's "WTF?" reaction afterwards? Yes, that one is absurd, especially given she treated him rather badly if I recall right. Might as well do it this way: kill Jowan (so no ritual) and either do Redcliffe first (no so idea if the circle could help, especially for non-mages) or annull the circle/have mages locked/"be too late to save Irving", so there is not option but to kill Connor and then shoot Alistair's complaints down via something like "Do you have a better idea?". Isolde is somewaht of Karma Houdini. Her stumbling over a corpse she's responsible for and cracking her head open sound rather amusing though. *mwahaha* 5) Well, I'm afraid I cannot help with the cookies at least. I have no oven, and Surana always does overkill with her fire spells. Might ask one of the oven rage demons though. 6) You're welcome. I suspected that, even if I only heard the name and did not play NWN yet. What kind of class is Aribeth there? From your DAO skill choices, I could suspect a dual-wielding paladin or cleric? Heh, I also use mods for characters I do not like much. Taking Grace's tattoo away in DA2 for example. Surana: "Bitch stole my tat!!!". 7) Ah, I never got into melee in DAI. The slow movement speed in combat mode turns me off, as well as the lack of the "go to that enemy and whack him" command which the previous games had. Due to the speed thing, I like giving "gap-closers" (like Lunge and Slash) to all warriors. Nobody gets away from an attentive shield-lunger, not even these imbued Tuskets in JoH. I guess my general preference for ranged attacks comes from my habit of not liking being shot at and not being able to shoot back. Even my warriors use cover/ambush tactics. A scrawny elf hiding around a corner with a big axe, just to go "Raaarrghf!" as someone passes by... Will not be doing the Chantry quest this time around 8) Always ignore him, I mean refuse if still want to talk. The only thing it can do - just kill more people and threaten to kill even more in case...something. But sometimes just talk to that dwarf with certain party members as I like some dialogues there, like with Sten e.g. Moreover my GW has something to say in that "discussion". There are several such scenes where the team can say interesting things/arguments/qeuestions that can even surprise or make laugh: as with Shale while you killling that dalish hunter and also take his junk (her reaction is hilarious), or some "serious" decisions like corrupt the bones or not. Plenty of dialogue choices. I guess Surana will favour Bhelen, but I'm partial to siding with Harrowmont first, then switching sides after the first task. 9) Do the same to get more exp only. Though also would like to ask as have asked LadyofNemesis: any reasons to side with Bhelen? Or as well "just because"? 8) Naaaah. It is just armour and aren't the GW's to be supposed to be pragmatic... of course, most "proper" order-adhearing wardens we've seen since DA2 seem to forget their supposed pragmatism in favour of rituals at times. 10) What do you mean by last part? and Cauthrien is an arrogant ***** 11) Could never understand WHY before the LM you can even use coercion and leave her alive. As her "reasons"/explanations/behavior just tell "kill her" after yelling at Anora "you are a bitch or something". Could never see any reasonable line from Cauthrian, her words always sounded as if some justification of herself or trying to convince herself that Loghain was right e.g. How could she become his second-in-command with such way of thinking is mystery for the ages. Anyway she has one of the best 2h swords in the game with working "knockback" stats. It is mine! Even if I am DW Warrior. 8) Bah, Burkel. I cannot remember if I ever helped him, but I vaguely remember even my very first character (goody-two-shoes Amell) turned him down. I cannot really play "faithful" andrastians anyway. There's a pretty good line at the end of that conversation, going like "You think you can show them the way? Presumptuous fool!". It also does not help that this guy is voiced by the same actor who did TIM in german Mass Effect.
9) I'll doing it for roleplay fun mostly, but the XP might also be helpful. And for kicking Piotin. I remember that guy as pretty arrogant.
Some Bhelen-reasons are meta, yes, like the epilogues. My Surana is usually intended to preserve the anvil for pragmatic reason, and this works better with Bhelen around, though I'm no sure if I'll do it this PT, as it is the first time I have Shale around and I do not want to lose her, she's just too funny. Also, as an ex-circle mage, Surana hasn't got much patience for "tradition of the betters" for its own sake (an elf mage is pretty much doubly hated in human society) and the rumors heard around Orz also suggest that Bhelen might be more likely to just take action against the Darkspawn, and this is why the wardens get involved in the succession issues in the first place.
10) Rituals is perhaps a bit off, but sometimes the Warden order has some sort of an elitist, "we always did things this way"-vibe. I was rather surprised how Stroud for example reacts at first if asked to take Carver/Bethany. I mean, having a potential recruit delivered "free of charge" isn't that bad, right? There's no possible repercussions from conscripting the wrond person (like a noble with axes to grind) and both have some experience fighting Darkspawn without running away like a headless chicken (unlike Jory). I can see while a mage (Beth) might be seen as problematic, but Carver?
11) I probably cannot comprehend medieval "knightly loyalty" sufficiently well to understand her, but her rudeness is beyond useless. Interesting thing is her parallel with Loghain, both being elevated commoners, but she seems to think that this renders everyone to be beneath her.
Her attempt to murder the warden right before the Landsmeet is what I regard as too dumb to live. The warden is expected to show up, besides someone in the main hall should hear the screaming. So either she's dumb for doing this and/or Loghain for ordering it in the first place.
As for the Summer Sword, I cannot remember knockback ever occuring for me, but the design is good for more "knightly"-styled characters, as it has a certain regality to it. Design-wise. my favourite two-handers in DAO are the Chasind Flatblade (long, slender and elegant. nice carvings) for swords, the Dal'Thanaan (its design seems to be pretty realistic, actually) for axes and the Chasind Crusher and Darkspawn Maul for big blunt objects. I like stones and bones on sticks. Seems likely...as I said, the only "new" mod I tried out for this playthrough was the Winterforge to make my Tabris a custom crossbow, but I'm having a hard time believing that this mod is what's causing this glitch Me guesses that the Forge should not alter any dialogues, it just adds some for the Forge characters (Hriviel, and Tristan in DAA). Since my game uses german texts, I usually notice changed dialog files, as everything turns english, but for Zevran, I did not notice any changes. ...I could still start a romance with Alistair, but I don't want my Tabris to be dumped after the Landsmeet, she deserves happiness damnit! Not sure if it helps... but after this whole mess, there's an add-on with a certain character you seem to like. Not sure what he would say about an elf, though according to my experience, he is usually indifferent. Headcanon-time. Or is he Cousland-only? The thing I like about Zevran's romance is how devoted he is to them, he stays with them throughout it all (barring the events of Awakening and DA2) and even travels with them in their search for a cure in DA2 (provided you have the fix) he even turns down Isabela for sex because he loves the Warden too much, and if they should happen to be dead he refuses as well on the grounds of being in mourning for his lover I read of glitches concerning Zevran's DA2 involvement. How do you fix them? Is there a kind of mod? If not, I guess I'll just resort to using that tool which basically creates fake characters for worldstate import. Also, Raelyn got the finishing shot on Howe...now I'm going after Caladrius "mwahaha!" Ahh, don't remind me of the fun to be had with this guy. Caladrius: "Yeah, I'm such an awesome Blood Mage, I can drain my underlings to heal myself. I'm unkillable!" Mage Warden: *casts Curse of Mortality* Caladrius: "What?!? Why I'm not getting health points back? AAAAHH!"
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 20:34:20 GMT
Why does all the fun happens when I'm not around? You, good ladies, post far too quickly for my old ass to keep up. Anyway *opens backlog*
Seems likely...as I said, the only "new" mod I tried out for this playthrough was the Winterforge to make my Tabris a custom crossbow, but I'm having a hard time believing that this mod is what's causing this glitch 1) Me guesses that the Forge should not alter any dialogues, it just adds some for the Forge characters (Hriviel, and Tristan in DAA). Since my game uses german texts, I usually notice changed dialog files, as everything turns english, but for Zevran, I did not notice any changes. ...I could still start a romance with Alistair, but I don't want my Tabris to be dumped after the Landsmeet, she deserves happiness damnit! 2) Not sure if it helps... but after this whole mess, there's an add-on with a certain character you seem to like. Not sure what he would say about an elf, though according to my experience, he is usually indifferent. Headcanon-time. Or is he Cousland-only? The thing I like about Zevran's romance is how devoted he is to them, he stays with them throughout it all (barring the events of Awakening and DA2) and even travels with them in their search for a cure in DA2 (provided you have the fix) he even turns down Isabela for sex because he loves the Warden too much, and if they should happen to be dead he refuses as well on the grounds of being in mourning for his lover 3) I read of glitches concerning Zevran's DA2 involvement. How do you fix them? Is there a kind of mod? If not, I guess I'll just resort to using that tool which basically creates fake characters for worldstate import. Also, Raelyn got the finishing shot on Howe...now I'm going after Caladrius "mwahaha!" 4) Ahh, don't remind me of the fun to be had with this guy. Caladrius: "Yeah, I'm such an awesome Blood Mage, I can drain my underlings to heal myself. I'm unkillable!" Mage Warden: *casts Curse of Mortality* Caladrius: "What?!? Why I'm not getting health points back? AAAAHH!" Sorry
At any rate, let's see...
1) Yeah, I just suspect I hit some sort of approval related glitch with him, but hey *shrug* it turned out well in the end, even a bit in character for Zevran as well To me he seems like the type to fall for a person hard, then proceed to be confused about said feelings until coming to terms with them
2) We talking Nathaniel Howe? 'cause for me he's for either my Amells or Surana's...but still, he could've been a nice romance option As for Alistair, I've romanced him with various characters in the past, some even remained his mistress (one or two even with Anora as Queen), but as I said in an earlier post, I've grown fond of Zevran's romance as well. Alistair for me is an occasional romance these days
3) yeah someone made a mod that addresses several import glitches/bugs for DA2, one of which being Zevran's romance flags. link
4) Raelyn was pretty much all; Caladrius: you must be the Warden Raelyn: shut up and die! Caladrius: but...I want to talk! Raelyn: you don't get to talk! *shoots a crossbow bolt through his throat* (well technically Alistair holy smited him, but I'm not mad about that ) I had a lot of fun conversations during this playthrough
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 9, 2020 20:56:48 GMT
So today Raelyn finished up her journey through Origins
Started today with finishing up the last few side quests, as well as Wynne's personal quest
found Aneirin and gave Wynne his amulet...I have to wonder why it's not restricted to her since it affects her personal spell/talent
Then traveled to Soldier's Peak to have Starfang forged, then headed over to the Temple of Sacred Ashes to kill "Andraste" brought back the scales with me to Denerim where Wade fashioned them into some new fancy armor
Then it was time to safe the Queen, Raelyn wasn't very happy with being back in that place...all the while she had a feeling she was walking into a trap. Arl Howe got a crossbow bolt through his throat from Raelyn (yep she got the final shot in ), and rescued some essential people. Saved the Queen who then proceeded to sell them out to Ser Cauthrien. Cauthrien brought Alistair and Raelyn to Fort Drakon where they waited until Zevran and Wynne rescued them.
After that we went into the Alienage, got back with the family Raelyn: Soris! *glomps* Soris: hey cousin Raelyn: Shianni! *glomps again* Shianni: Cousin you're back, you won't believe what has happened since you left
Raelyn then proceeded with clearing out some Tevinter slavers, as said above...Alistair Holy Smited Caladrius to death And we saved papa Tabris, sadly we were already to late for Valendrian and Valora who'd already been taken away
Back at the estate Anora attempted to persuade Raelyn to support her claim for the throne, but Raelyn refused...that's not coming to bite us back in this ass right? Right... So went to the Landsmeet (killed Cauthrien), presented all evidence and then Anora shows up betraying Raelyn again, and Loghain started a fight Then the Grand Cleric stopped the fight, had Alistair fight the duel who then proceeded with executing Loghain and claiming his birthright.
After that Raelyn did the final Crime Wave quest (stealing the Tears of Andraste), and then it was of to Redcliffe
'Course Redcliffe was under siege, but it was a ruse 'cause the Archdemon was actually heading for Denerim where we'd come from ( Raelyn: *sigh* ) Riordan then told them the real reason why Wardens needed to be the ones to slay Archie the archdemon. Morrigan then told Raelyn about some weird magic sex ritual that'd safe her life and that of Alistair, Raelyn persuaded Alistair to do the ritual...he wasn't exactly happy about it.
In Denerim Raelyn went into the city with Alistair, Zevran and Wynne and left Sten in charge of the rear guard. She killed both generals before going to Fort Drakon to take on the Archdemon (Shianni and several other elves helped Raelyn protect the Alienage...mostly because she refused to leave her cousin behind) Alistair did the final blow on the Archdemon (he's the one who actually killed it, since he got the kill cam stuff and all, but eh *shrug*)
At the celebration Raelyn asked Alistair for the elves to be treated fairly for a change, who then promptly named her Bann of the Alienage ( Raelyn: fancy ) With everything done Raelyn elected to remain in Denerim to rebuild the Alienage with her friends and family, accompanied by Zevran
Final Stats for Origins: I'm quite happy with this party approval, not too low and not all of them at 100
And a few final screenshots Tomorrow up next...tackling Awakening
Also...yeah, I really think Tabris has become my new favorite Warden, her story was a lot of fun to play
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 20:58:51 GMT
My Dalish characters like beating sense into him. Hopefully, that will work with another bald elf... What would you do with that another bald elf? Talk to the death? (did not understand whole attitude to him, thus the question). At the very least, it is competition, if Petrice is any indication. Imo, Petrice is indication of "pure chantry": still used other rather mild evasive methods to spread the chant. Got what she deserved, bitch. Don't care from whom. 4) That's fair. You mean Alistair's "WTF?" reaction afterwards? Yes, that one is absurd, especially given she treated him rather badly if I recall right. Might as well do it this way: kill Jowan (so no ritual) and either do Redcliffe first (no so idea if the circle could help, especially for non-mages) or annull the circle/have mages locked/"be too late to save Irving", so there is not option but to kill Connor and then shoot Alistair's complaints down via something like "Do you have a better idea?". Isolde is somewaht of Karma Houdini. Her stumbling over a corpse she's responsible for and cracking her head open sound rather amusing though. *mwahaha* Was talking from the point of view of a player who knows all outcomes. I, as a player, do not get satisfaction from punishing Isolde as none exists in the game. "Fuel, killing Connor" as no mages/no Jowan/do not want etc. - not enough. Long-term punishment for her is needed. May sound cold, but she deserved it. W/o Connor she still will get another child while just now talked to a girl (played DAO) with her brother who lost their mother and will be parted as still children w/o parents. Moreover, in DA2 I see her in DLC with Teagan? WTF is this? And again with the same "who is this woman?" blah-blah. Pretty sure she was whoring herself already in DAO, with Teagan as well. As for Alistair: yeah, you are right about "Isolde hated him", and he still treats her rather well. But tbh, he can yell as long as he wants, I am not listening anyway. Like some sarcastic-ironic-evil phrases after that in the camp if want to piss him off on purpose, though if not - just use "so it's about you and him". So much pressure around, do not need some blind childish grown-up blaming me for doing my job while he is doing nothing at all. Might ask one of the oven rage demons though. Right. They are always so kind to help, with cookies in particular. 6) You're welcome. I suspected that, even if I only heard the name and did not play NWN yet. What kind of class is Aribeth there? From your DAO skill choices, I could suspect a dual-wielding paladin or cleric? You are very right. Uses swords, paladin, cleric, serves the good - such things. Though in HotheU she becomes "black paladin" (can't blame her for her actions) and has different fates. Very good game with many outcomes/dialogue choices/surprises - hope you will have a chance to play it. Ah, I never got into melee in DAI. The slow movement speed in combat mode turns me off, One of the reasons why DAO and DA2 had 60 PTs each, DAI - much-much less.
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Post by Sonya on Jun 9, 2020 21:49:03 GMT
Burkel. I cannot remember if I ever helped him If help, the outcome of all this is rather funny, fitting for the chantry. 9) I'll doing it for roleplay fun mostly, but the XP might also be helpful. And for kicking Piotin. I remember that guy as pretty arrogant.
Some Bhelen-reasons are meta, yes, like the epilogues. My Surana is usually intended to preserve the anvil for pragmatic reason, and this works better with Bhelen around, though I'm no sure if I'll do it this PT, as it is the first time I have Shale around and I do not want to lose her, she's just too funny. Also, as an ex-circle mage, Surana hasn't got much patience for "tradition of the betters" for its own sake (an elf mage is pretty much doubly hated in human society) and the rumors heard around Orz also suggest that Bhelen might be more likely to just take action against the Darkspawn, and this is why the wardens get involved in the succession issues in the first place. Yeah, sure. But thanks as well. As for the Summer Sword, I cannot remember knockback ever occuring for me, but the design is good for more "knightly"-styled characters, as it has a certain regality to it. Design-wise. my favourite two-handers in DAO are the Chasind Flatblade (long, slender and elegant. nice carvings) for swords, the Dal'Thanaan (its design seems to be pretty realistic, actually) for axes and the Chasind Crusher and Darkspawn Maul for big blunt objects. I like stones and bones on sticks. Not long ago made 2h PT solo and on purpose "watched" this sword. Did not study its stats with progs you use, though "knockback" worked with about each 10/15th enemy. Funny to watch. Prefer mauls anyway. Just some situations demand swords, in others axes could be used. But maul is my favorute 2h weapon. Plus like how my slim elf is running around with a big-ass maul behind. Hawke as well. DAI - the same thing though use axe their. So either she's dumb for doing this She is dumb anyway. Helpless case, like with Isolde. Raelyn persuaded Alistair to do the ritual...he wasn't exactly happy about it. Sure he was. After Morrigan turned off the light. Just look how he behaves during his glorious speech. And after. Also...yeah, I really think Tabris has become my new favorite Warden, her story was a lot of fun to play Congrats on finishing CEO! (how many times you started Tabris?) ---- But the question still remains: how was it, playing with a crossbow? I understand you changed its stats or something? It was not "original" DAO crossbow?
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Post by Buckeldemon on Jun 10, 2020 16:26:22 GMT
I have a plan for a new Warden. Aeducan princess, fights like a warrior at first (perhaps Weapon&Shield?), but will later (when banished to the Deep Roads) resort to (cross)bows and more underhanded methods simply for survival reasons, i.e. class-wise she'll be a rogue. I'm thinking of her striking up a romance with Alistair, with the goal of marrying him for benefit of political alliance between Ferelden and Orz, though this would require going for Redcliffe immediately (instead of Orz) to find out about his past. When he later dumps her, she gets all vengeful and ends up feeding him to the Archdemon (no DR). Have to ask: When does him dumping a non-Cousland/non-mistress occur exactly, to make it word with my ideas? Sorry At any rate, let's see... 1) Yeah, I just suspect I hit some sort of approval related glitch with him, but hey *shrug* it turned out well in the end, even a bit in character for Zevran as well To me he seems like the type to fall for a person hard, then proceed to be confused about said feelings until coming to terms with them
2) We talking Nathaniel Howe? 'cause for me he's for either my Amells or Surana's...but still, he could've been a nice romance option As for Alistair, I've romanced him with various characters in the past, some even remained his mistress (one or two even with Anora as Queen), but as I said in an earlier post, I've grown fond of Zevran's romance as well. Alistair for me is an occasional romance these days 3) yeah someone made a mod that addresses several import glitches/bugs for DA2, one of which being Zevran's romance flags. link4) Raelyn was pretty much all; Caladrius: you must be the Warden Raelyn: shut up and die! Caladrius: but...I want to talk! Raelyn: you don't get to talk! *shoots a crossbow bolt through his throat* (well technically Alistair holy smited him, but I'm not mad about that ) I had a lot of fun conversations during this playthrough 2) Yes, I was jesting a bit about Nathaniel. Did not know he is the one for your mages. I suspected him to be the one for Couslands (not romancing Al), because drama! 3) Thanks for the hint. 4) No quarter for slavers *Fenris glare* Anyway, I consider that guy's name to be rather amusing in context, i.e. the bird from folklore associated with pointing out or even healing diseases.
Oh, and for some reason, Alistair is always too short in talent points in my games to learn anything Templar-related until very late, as all points are eaten up either advancing his Weapon&Shield abilities or Champion stuff. I'm quite happy with this party approval, not too low and not all of them at 100 Nah. I guess you did resist bombarding Lels with chantry jewellery, but in case of Wynne, I suspect you used up all her preferred gifts (except for the wine bottles, I have no clue how many there are in the game, but I suspect at least three). --- Also, congrats for finishing the game. Sassy Tabris does not need an excuse for her behaviour. It is in the family. 1) What would you do with that another bald elf? Talk to the death? (did not understand whole attitude to him, thus the question). 2) Imo, Petrice is indication of "pure chantry": still used other rather mild evasive methods to spread the chant. Got what she deserved, bitch. Don't care from whom. 3) Was talking from the point of view of a player who knows all outcomes. I, as a player, do not get satisfaction from punishing Isolde as none exists in the game. "Fuel, killing Connor" as no mages/no Jowan/do not want etc. - not enough. Long-term punishment for her is needed. May sound cold, but she deserved it. W/o Connor she still will get another child while just now talked to a girl (played DAO) with her brother who lost their mother and will be parted as still children w/o parents. Moreover, in DA2 I see her in DLC with Teagan? WTF is this? And again with the same "who is this woman?" blah-blah. Pretty sure she was whoring herself already in DAO, with Teagan as well. As for Alistair: yeah, you are right about "Isolde hated him", and he still treats her rather well. But tbh, he can yell as long as he wants, I am not listening anyway. Like some sarcastic-ironic-evil phrases after that in the camp if want to piss him off on purpose, though if not - just use "so it's about you and him". So much pressure around, do not need some blind childish grown-up blaming me for doing my job while he is doing nothing at all. 4) Right. They are always so kind to help, with cookies in particular. 5) You are very right. Uses swords, paladin, cleric, serves the good - such things. Though in HotheU she becomes "black paladin" (can't blame her for her actions) and has different fates. Very good game with many outcomes/dialogue choices/surprises - hope you will have a chance to play it. 6) If help, the outcome of all this is rather funny, fitting for the chantry. 7) Not long ago made 2h PT solo and on purpose "watched" this sword. Did not study its stats with progs you use, though "knockback" worked with about each 10/15th enemy. Funny to watch. Prefer mauls anyway. Just some situations demand swords, in others axes could be used. But maul is my favorute 2h weapon. Plus like how my slim elf is running around with a big-ass maul behind. Hawke as well. DAI - the same thing though use axe their. 8) She is dumb anyway. Helpless case, like with Isolde. 1) Well, since Thedas as pretty fond of the whole "might-makes-right" philosophy, I thought that these "ancient elves" (with whatever power and knowledge they might have) could give the others the much-needed edge. So I'd like to either make the egg (and possibly others) give up their shenanigans and do something more useful or at least less destructive. If that does not work, Lavellan will opt to put him down and take his stuff. 2) Agreed. She also perfectly shows that conversion mandating faiths end up not caring about people, but just an abstract number of converts. Would have liked to have her killed by Hawke though, preferably with something "unholy", like Blood Magic or a Reaver's Devour. 3) I can see why some do not view a kind of "heroic self-sacrifice" as a punishment. The more we talk about that, the more I want her end up in some sort of tower at least, possibly the same on as Anora (a.k.a. lady chronic backstabbing disorder). I guess someone thought we cannot afford to "offend" Schemin' Eamon by offing his wife, as we need his support for the Blight. Stupid noble special rights. Come to think of it, now I've got an idea: Let's say the Most Holy Ashes of HER Holyness did not really heal Eamon, just bought him some time, so after the Blight is done, he dies (ideally before fathering another child) and widow Isolde mishandles some minor issue, people remember what she did and run her out of town to... use your imagination. Redcliffe is taken over by Teagan, who since married. Isolde: "Mommy just wants the best for you." Connor: "And by "the best" you mean hiding my condition because you could not bear the thought of someone knowing you gave birth to a mage, leading to all that mess I caused? You are not my mother. I do not have a mother."
As for her appearance in MotA... well, besides my impression that this DLC does not make sense, I guess they wanted to include as many annoying characters as possible? Someone could have fed Isolde to Leopold, but noooo... 4) I did not choose them as my avatar persona for nothing. Cannot say no to Lord Woolsley esepcially. 5) I see. HotheU is Hordes of the Underdark, right? I just read the title somewhere, but it makes me think of Drow politics. In that case, I would not wonder about anyone being susceptible to a change of mind. 6) In terms of chantry attitude, sure. I guess I just would not want Orz to be on the receiving end of an Exalted March. Though observing the ramifications for the Chantry could be amusing. Yes, they might occupy Orz and exterminate dwarven culture eventually as well as being able to get their hands on all the lyrium directly, but they would also need to deal with the Darkspawn directly then. No "Out of sight, out of mind - until next Blight" then. 7) So the Summer Sword would have chance of 6.6% to 10% to trigger the knockback, probably only once per enemy? Ugh, I guess I'm not a fan. Not reliable enough for me/too random. 8) That's why her head will most likely come off. At least I hope one of the two-handers or Zevran might score a messy kill on her in my PT. *mwahaha*
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Post by Rascoth on Jun 10, 2020 16:41:26 GMT
Have to ask: When does him dumping a non-Cousland/non-mistress occur exactly, to make it word with my ideas? After the Landsmeet.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jun 10, 2020 17:38:47 GMT
1) Sure he was. After Morrigan turned off the light. Just look how he behaves during his glorious speech. And after.
2) Congrats on finishing CEO! (how many times you started Tabris?) ----
But the question still remains: how was it, playing with a crossbow? I understand you changed its stats or something? It was not "original" DAO crossbow? 1) I don't think he hated the act itself (then again, in this game he was still a virgin since no one slept with him until then...that we know of ), but rather the person he did it with. After all, both Morrigan and Alistair point out a lot of times they despise one another. Though I like to think he'd be a wonderful father to Kieran if she'd give him the chance.
2) Thanks I started doing a Tabris Warden several times in the past, some never made it past the Origin story itself, one or two made it to Ostagar But Raelyn here was my first actual attempt at actually finishing a game with one, but I'm actually quite happy I did
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Playing with a crossbow was challenging at times, but in the end quite a lot of fun to do. I eventually took some stats from a mod included crossbow and added them to the one I had equipped on my Warden. During end-game I also upgraded the material (since the crossbow I had only went to tier 6).
I'm also happy to report it imported quite well into Awakening, so I'll be able to continue upgrading my Tabris' crossbow right up to the point she'll head into Witch Hunt I have a plan for a new Warden. Aeducan princess, fights like a warrior at first (perhaps Weapon&Shield?), but will later (when banished to the Deep Roads) resort to (cross)bows and more underhanded methods simply for survival reasons, i.e. class-wise she'll be a rogue. I'm thinking of her striking up a romance with Alistair, with the goal of marrying him for benefit of political alliance between Ferelden and Orz, though this would require going for Redcliffe immediately (instead of Orz) to find out about his past. When he later dumps her, she gets all vengeful and ends up feeding him to the Archdemon (no DR). Have to ask: When does him dumping a non-Cousland/non-mistress occur exactly, to make it word with my ideas?
2) Yes, I was jesting a bit about Nathaniel. Did not know he is the one for your mages. I suspected him to be the one for Couslands (not romancing Al), because drama! 3) Thanks for the hint. 4) No quarter for slavers *Fenris glare* Anyway, I consider that guy's name to be rather amusing in context, i.e. the bird from folklore associated with pointing out or even healing diseases.
Oh, and for some reason, Alistair is always too short in talent points in my games to learn anything Templar-related until very late, as all points are eaten up either advancing his Weapon&Shield abilities or Champion stuff. Nah. I guess you did resist bombarding Lels with chantry jewellery, but in case of Wynne, I suspect you used up all her preferred gifts (except for the wine bottles, I have no clue how many there are in the game, but I suspect at least three). --- Also, congrats for finishing the game. Sassy Tabris does not need an excuse for her behaviour. It is in the family. As Rascoth pointed out, the actual dumping happens after the Landsmeet. Outright dumping if he's not hardened, but if he is hardened a few dialogue options will allow you to make your Warden Alistair's mistress.
2) Yeah...though I did have a Cousland once who got dumped by Alistair who I headcannoned falling for Nathaniel later, but that was a rare occurence. Ever since I've shipped him with my Amell and sometimes Surana (though most of the time Surana also ends up with Zevran)
3) you're welcome
4) psh, slavers don't deserve mercy I'm thinking my Tabris and Fenris would get along swimmingly, they'd have snark contests and talk about their favorite ways of killing slavers Raelyn: I turn them into quivers or set them on fire with grenades... Fenris: ooh classic. I just put my hands into them and tear out their insides, mostly their hearts
Raelyn: cool
To be fair for Leliana I only gave her two gifts (the Nug and the flower) that boosted her approval considerably. Aside from that my Warden was just very polite to her and I lugged her around to several locations to get her approval (Redcliffe and the Urn give quite a bit...though she doesn't really like killing Connor) for Wynne I only gave..let's see...maybe one or two gifts as well? Just in order to advance her dialogue trees, the rest was gathered from quest completion and things like that
-- It was hilarious when going into the Alienage during the end battle Raelyn: Shianni run! Lemme handle this! Shianni: oh no you don't, you've played hero enough...lemme help! Raelyn: ugh, fine...just don't get yourselves killed
Shianni: yay! What do you need us to do? Raelyn: just hang back and snipe them from the rooftops Shianni: I can do that
Truth told I almost cried when Alistair named my Tabris Bann of the Alienage, even more so when papa Tabris was so proud of her loved the ending slides this time around as well
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Post by Buckeldemon on Jun 10, 2020 19:36:44 GMT
1) As Rascoth pointed out, the actual dumping happens after the Landsmeet. Outright dumping if he's not hardened, but if he is hardened a few dialogue options will allow you to make your Warden Alistair's mistress. 2) Yeah...though I did have a Cousland once who got dumped by Alistair who I headcannoned falling for Nathaniel later, but that was a rare occurence. Ever since I've shipped him with my Amell and sometimes Surana (though most of the time Surana also ends up with Zevran) 3) you're welcome 4) psh, slavers don't deserve mercy I'm thinking my Tabris and Fenris would get along swimmingly, they'd have snark contests and talk about their favorite ways of killing slavers Raelyn: I turn them into quivers or set them on fire with grenades... Fenris: ooh classic. I just put my hands into them and tear out their insides, mostly their hearts
Raelyn: cool To be fair for Leliana I only gave her two gifts (the Nug and the flower) that boosted her approval considerably. Aside from that my Warden was just very polite to her and I lugged her around to several locations to get her approval (Redcliffe and the Urn give quite a bit...though she doesn't really like killing Connor) for Wynne I only gave..let's see...maybe one or two gifts as well? Just in order to advance her dialogue trees, the rest was gathered from quest completion and things like that -- It was hilarious when going into the Alienage during the end battle Raelyn: Shianni run! Lemme handle this! Shianni: oh no you don't, you've played hero enough...lemme help! Raelyn: ugh, fine...just don't get yourselves killed
Shianni: yay! What do you need us to do? Raelyn: just hang back and snipe them from the rooftops Shianni: I can do that Truth told I almost cried when Alistair named my Tabris Bann of the Alienage, even more so when papa Tabris was so proud of her loved the ending slides this time around as well
1) Thanks both of you. So it should be possible for my hypothetical Aeducan to go "you're going to kill Urthemiel, no one-night-ritual with Morri" on his ass. (Don't glare at me, this is far more tame than the ideas of certain other players.
2) Hah, I've come to think to have Zevran as some sort of fixed LI for Surana as well (in her previous incarnations, she stayed single)
4) Nah, I'm with your PCs in here. No elf of mine would consider a deal with that fool, besides *meta-knowledge* it is just one measly point of CON. Pretty weak for an oh-so powerful 'Vint.
Fenris-Tabris exchanges would be funny, though I guess they might meet somewhere in the middle: spirit damage, i.e. Fenris' blue pulse and soulrot bombs/traps.
Yeah, what you describe for Wynne is what I do as well. What about Oghren? While I used Lel quite often early one, it is usually Zevran only now. The two elves are constantly saving each other's butts. Melee thug tries to hit Surana? *Zevran uses Dirty Fighting* Stab, stab, dead.
Archer thug tries to shoot Zevran *Surana uses Fireball* Knock on the ass, burn, burn, dead.
Yes, its cool how the city elves all take their bows from the secret stashes and rain down death from above. Well, Shianni was never well-behaved. Must be the reason why I like her so much.
Bann of the Alienage. Now I've got some image stuck in my head. It is pretty similar to the CE promotional image, but now Tabris is standing on some archway over an entry to the Alienage, pointing the crossbow at the viewer with a similar expression and a clear. "You shall not pass!" vibe.
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