Any hints and tips in role playing as a female character ? I've always had problems role playing as one. I find role playing as a male easier cause I'm a male, now trying to be a female character is a little more harder than I expected it to be.
How to role play as a female ?
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Unrefined-Nemesis
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 05:27
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About the only difference is in the dialogue. Gameplay is pretty much the same for female as for male. In dialogue, the big difference is in the romance options. Some lines will get you into a romance with several of your npc's...not all at once, of course. If you don't want a romance just pick the non-committal answers, and you can still be friends. Alistair and Zevron are the chief romances for females, but if you want you can romance Leliana. I'm not sure about Morrigan, because I never tried.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 06:20
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I just don't even try because I know I can't do it right.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 06:31
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Female PC's get more "persuade" options with regards to male NPC's and you get to flirt with some NPC's.
Gameplay outside of relationships is much the same as male PC's.
Gameplay outside of relationships is much the same as male PC's.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 06:32
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Zy-El wrote...
Female PC's get more "persuade" options with regards to male NPC's
Really?
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 06:37
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One or two more . . . Dwyn but doesn't amount to anything.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 07:05
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Unrefined-Nemesis wrote...
Any hints and tips in role playing as a female character ? I've always had problems role playing as one. I find role playing as a male easier cause I'm a male, now trying to be a female character is a little more harder than I expected it to be.
I have a feeling that you're not talking about gameplay...so, let's see.... Your female character will want the same things that your male character does; to be liked and admired by those she respects, and to foil the plans of those she doesn't. While you can make her reactions and motivations more peaceful/diplomatic than some of your male characters, it would be equally plausible to make her violent and sarcastic, especially if you're playing out a romance. I don't know if you've noticed, but women can be absolutely vicious when things/people they care about are threatened.
In any case, the differences might not be as great as you imagine. All people want friends and love, all people want to win. etc.
If you're having trouble with the romance aspect and playing a character who is romancing one of your own gender, I'd try identifying with the romance interest for that bit, rather than your PC.
Modifié par errant_knight, 12 mai 2010 - 07:08 .
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 07:06
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Playing as a female, for the most part, was the same as playing as a male except for the obvious comments made by NPCs. Romancing a companion and/or getting attached to the character is a different story.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 07:30
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With regards to the romances, I've noticed that the male companions tend to be more aggressive about pursuing a romance. At one point, I had Alistair, Zevran and Leliana all wanting a piece of my Dalish a**. Zevran more forward with his innuendos. Alistair came right up and kissed me and asked if it was too soon. Leliana, of course, ninja'd me.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 07:37
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lol I never had Leliana ninja me, but I imagine as soon as you enter camp you have no choice in the matter.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 07:55
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Play as you would a man, only make better decisions... 
You have three main romantic choices: Alistair, Lelianna and Zevran. Alistair is cute and somewhat shy (A gentleman). Zevran will pursue sex early but does take 'no' for an answer without offense. He will have sex without love. Love comes later (similar to Morrigan). Lelianna falls for you early but likes a slow courtship. You need to be firm but polite with her if you are not interested in a romance.
As for flirtations, the popular one is Bann Teagan. You can have sex with Cammen, if you want to earn the scorn of every player in the game. In the Human origin, both Dairren and Iona are options for a one night stand. Isabella is an option for both a one night stand and/or an orgy. In the mage origin, you can flirt with Cullen. He has a lot to say about you later. The rescue changes in the City Elf origin. The dwarf origins alter slightly.
Other than that, there are some slight changes throughout the game in dialogue. You'll find most armour looks slightly silly.
You have three main romantic choices: Alistair, Lelianna and Zevran. Alistair is cute and somewhat shy (A gentleman). Zevran will pursue sex early but does take 'no' for an answer without offense. He will have sex without love. Love comes later (similar to Morrigan). Lelianna falls for you early but likes a slow courtship. You need to be firm but polite with her if you are not interested in a romance.
As for flirtations, the popular one is Bann Teagan. You can have sex with Cammen, if you want to earn the scorn of every player in the game. In the Human origin, both Dairren and Iona are options for a one night stand. Isabella is an option for both a one night stand and/or an orgy. In the mage origin, you can flirt with Cullen. He has a lot to say about you later. The rescue changes in the City Elf origin. The dwarf origins alter slightly.
Other than that, there are some slight changes throughout the game in dialogue. You'll find most armour looks slightly silly.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 09:11
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Being a female and roleplaying one, I found that some convo options put me in flirtation territory when I meant 'sarcastic' or 'silly' in my head. 
I think the biggest thing you can do, regardless of what gender/race you play, is think about that particular character's background and motivations. A dwarf commoner might tell Cailan the 'human overlord' lines while a noble would know that's not appropriate, for example.
A female, especially one who was raised to be a warrior, might not necessarily react differently than a man might. Or maybe she would. You get to decide that!
I think the biggest thing you can do, regardless of what gender/race you play, is think about that particular character's background and motivations. A dwarf commoner might tell Cailan the 'human overlord' lines while a noble would know that's not appropriate, for example.
A female, especially one who was raised to be a warrior, might not necessarily react differently than a man might. Or maybe she would.
You get to decide that!
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 09:33
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I find roleplaying as a female exactly thesame as roleplaying as a male. However, that might be because I create a complete persona for each character before the beginning of the game.
If you don't do that (and most people don't), then you might be filling in the gaps in your character with your own personality, and if you view those aspects of your personality as male then they'll probably feel odd when you're playing a female character.
So, I suggest you do more background preparation. What does your character want? What does she want that? What made her feel that way? And then ask those questions about everything. When you have answers, then you're ready to roleplay as a female.
If you don't do that (and most people don't), then you might be filling in the gaps in your character with your own personality, and if you view those aspects of your personality as male then they'll probably feel odd when you're playing a female character.
So, I suggest you do more background preparation. What does your character want? What does she want that? What made her feel that way? And then ask those questions about everything. When you have answers, then you're ready to roleplay as a female.
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Posté 12 mai 2010 - 10:43
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I think it's easier. Usually my male characters just end up being me... it's easier for me to keep my personality separate from my character with a female, if that makes sense.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 01:46
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I find this question strange and hard to relate to. But maybe that's because I'm gay so I can see things from both perspectives quite easily.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 05:32
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Not talking about gameplay, I just noticed I had a few more achievements to get to 100% such as getting alistar in bed and stuff.
I talking about the immersion factor.
I talking about the immersion factor.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 06:24
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I tend towards more emotion filled replies in dialogue with a female Warden, such as "That's horrible!" and the like. But not much difference as a whole.
Perhaps you could select the most expensive option in each shop, and then return later when you have changed your mind? *chuckles in jest*
Perhaps you could select the most expensive option in each shop, and then return later when you have changed your mind? *chuckles in jest*
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 06:28
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errant_knight wrote...
Unrefined-Nemesis wrote...
Any hints and tips in role playing as a female character ? I've always had problems role playing as one. I find role playing as a male easier cause I'm a male, now trying to be a female character is a little more harder than I expected it to be.
I have a feeling that you're not talking about gameplay...so, let's see.... Your female character will want the same things that your male character does; to be liked and admired by those she respects, and to foil the plans of those she doesn't. While you can make her reactions and motivations more peaceful/diplomatic than some of your male characters, it would be equally plausible to make her violent and sarcastic, especially if you're playing out a romance. I don't know if you've noticed, but women can be absolutely vicious when things/people they care about are threatened.
In any case, the differences might not be as great as you imagine. All people want friends and love, all people want to win. etc.
If you're having trouble with the romance aspect and playing a character who is romancing one of your own gender, I'd try identifying with the romance interest for that bit, rather than your PC.
Yes whenever I am play a male character I become the female in the romancing.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 11:40
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Elhanan wrote...
Perhaps you could select the most expensive option in each shop, and then return later when you have changed your mind? *chuckles in jest*
I feel dumb for laughing at this but hell, whatever...
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 01:18
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mousestalker wrote...
As for flirtations, the popular one is Bann Teagan. You can have sex with Cammen, if you want to earn the scorn of every player in the game.
:oI didnt know about those options! Oh and I thought I had gone down every road possible! Hehe
I also have never ended up with Isabella doing naughty stuff but usually by the time I meet her my character and Alistair are 'involved' and I just don't like to try those lines. Lol
But I think I will go back to some of my previous games and try those options.
PS Poor Fyezall,
it will be a short life for you....
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 03:09
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You can't romance Morrigan as a female.filasah wrote...
About the only difference is in the dialogue. Gameplay is pretty much the same for female as for male. In dialogue, the big difference is in the romance options. Some lines will get you into a romance with several of your npc's...not all at once, of course. If you don't want a romance just pick the non-committal answers, and you can still be friends. Alistair and Zevron are the chief romances for females, but if you want you can romance Leliana. I'm not sure about Morrigan, because I never tried.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 08:18
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My only suggestion -- and this is speaking generally -- is that as a female PC, try for the win-win option as much as possible. Women tend to go for consensus whenever possible. Guys don't mind having winners and losers so much. Again generally speaking, always room for variation.
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Posté 13 mai 2010 - 10:49
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Play as you normally would... and just pretend you have boobs
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Posté 14 mai 2010 - 08:30
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DA:O does have a few instances where a female PC might react more deeply than a male (although this is not a blanket rule by any stretch).
Romance aside, there were only two real moments that stuck out to me from a female player's perspective that might affect a woman PC more deeply than a man PC...namely the broodmother (what darkspawn try to turn captured women into) and the city elf origin.
To role-play a female character, just try to put yourself in their boots. High-heeled, steel-toed or otherwise. I don't remember many (any?) non-party member NPCs that hit on you unless you invite it, so it's not like walking around with boobs is going to innundate your game with wolf-whistles
Romance aside, there were only two real moments that stuck out to me from a female player's perspective that might affect a woman PC more deeply than a man PC...namely the broodmother (what darkspawn try to turn captured women into) and the city elf origin.
To role-play a female character, just try to put yourself in their boots. High-heeled, steel-toed or otherwise. I don't remember many (any?) non-party member NPCs that hit on you unless you invite it, so it's not like walking around with boobs is going to innundate your game with wolf-whistles
