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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 20:58:56 GMT
I always, always pick the American voice these days, even when I make a really pretty, slightly androgynous male character, there's no doubt about it, I pick the American voice. It just resonates with me better, it's a bit more subtle and a whole lot more effective. I often play elves for the sole reason of subverting expectations of what people expect out of elven characters. Plus I don't really like how thick and buff the men of the rest of the races are. Elves are closer to what I personally prefer to play as, though elves are too skinny as well, but that's nothing a good big armor doesn't fix, for most of the game anyway. In general though I like interracial relationships the most in fantasy games. I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's just that there's a lot of conflict in western RPGs between races, so it adds some tension into an interracial romance. Although I rarely roleplay any romances where two characters have a big rift in their ideals. Sounds like a magnificent setup, and I think it'll work perfectly with Bull! One little hint, during the last bedroom scene with Bull, the last dialogue choice, go for the '' 1. We're together to the end '' option if you can. That option is so crucial for the romance imo, because it's one of the only times Bull really shows off his sensitive side that aches for the Inquisitor. Unless of course the other options seem more fitting for the character you roleplay. Bull's romance, while fun, can be a bit devoid of the romantic aspects, so if you are wanting a bit more from Bull, that is definitely a necessary option to pick to really see how much Bull cares for you! Anyway, here's my current canon Inquisitor and his man! They look great together! I love your Lavellan's rugged good looks; I can almost hear Jon Curry's voice. And I'm with you on interracial relationships. So far, Isabela/fHawke in my second world state is my only same-race ship in DA (and maaaaaybe Josie x fTrevelyan if I don't change my mind). I'm just really fascinated by race dynamics in Dragon Age?? So interesting. And then piling class issues (in both the sociopolitical and magic/melee sense....), culture clash, etc. There are just so many potential stories to tell. And I like to challenge my characters and their love interests and push them out of their comfort zone a little while also having a lot in common, and I find that pairing them with someone they never thought they'd end up with but who shares similar values is ππΌππΌ MY JAM And thank you for the tip re: his dialogue. Those little bits make all the difference, tbh. I felt so much more invested in my romance with Leliana when I tried to dump her out of nowhere before the final battle - as an in-character thing, like my Warden was pushing Leli away in that moment to protect her heart, but Leliana's response is so perfect - "exCUSE me, we're not throwing away our LoVE because of fEAR" - or choosing the exact specific lines to get Zevran to confess how much his Warden means to him and propose. Or how you can bring up getting married to Sera in the base game, she'll call you a looney with a fond smile and then turn around and propose in Trespasser.... and you can call her a looney back (affectionately. Lol, it's a YES answer). Suffice to say..... I'm trash for all those little things that make a love story more complete and satisfying. It is definitely surprising how choosing the right dialogue options can make the romance feel that much better for you. I discovered that one option with Bull because I was playing a character who wasn't a HUGE romantic, and I thought the option would be pretty neutral, but it ended up being the most romantic line you could pick out of the three and really makes Bull showcase this vulnerable side that you otherwise don't really see from Bull! I hope that DA4 continues with a race selection, because choosing different races with different romances really helps with the longevity of the game. I didn't play 1000~ hours of DA:I for nothing, nah, I've exhausted all my race, class and romance possibilities with Bull and Dorian 
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Post by ewigDunkelheit on Mar 6, 2021 2:57:24 GMT
I always, always pick the American voice these days, even when I make a really pretty, slightly androgynous male character, there's no doubt about it, I pick the American voice. It just resonates with me better, it's a bit more subtle and a whole lot more effective.
I know it's not specifically related to Iron Bull himself, but I just wanted to pop in and second the support for the American male voice. It is definitely my favorite of the four voice choices for the protagonist. I used the middle dialogue choice option a lot with this voice, and he was just so Damn CHARMING with Bull. Jon Curry definitely provides a lof of nuance in his performance.
To elaborate on one of your other points...The Iron Bull does not have any special dialogue regarding the Templar specialization. Dorian does though. Either way, a dwarf protagonist does have an additional race-specific dialogue option with Ser.
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Post by ewigDunkelheit on Apr 25, 2022 20:07:12 GMT
I know it will be an unpopular opinion, especially due to the content being darker overall, but I have come to the belief that Qun-loyal Bull is the default. If the Inquisitor doesn't make the choice for The Iron Bull (i.e. not completing Demands of the Qun; which I believe should be a fairly common roleplay choice for Vashoth Inquisitors), The Iron Bull chooses the Qun over the Chargers, of his own volition. Of course, if you don't complete his quest, you can't romance The Iron Bull. So, in the case of pursuing a romance, I choose to save the dreadnought (but this is consistent with my character, and not a random decision).
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