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[Tellervo]

Varel is pretty much the only character I enjoyed in Awakening. And he was awesome. Much adoration for this man.



Re: prepping the Joining: one of Awakening's many, many discrepancies. I eventually assumed that my mage Warden had figured it out from Riordan's papers and was the one doing all the real work off camera. I don't know how other people justify it, but the game offers nothing.

[pvpgirl]

I seem to recall in the guide somewhere (yes I bought the guide...back when I thought Awakening was going to be as good as Origins..silly silly me) that Varel can live...let me check.

Okay, it wasn't the guide, it was the wiki.

"Varel, like most Awakening characters, has several endings. He ------- defending Vigil's Keep against --------- or will lead the Silver Order for many years. He is not mentioned in the epilogue screens."


Edited out the major spoilers. I personally have only played through once, so I've never gotten the 2nd ending, nor do I know how to get it.


Anyway, yes, I do enjoy Varel. The va did a great job. But yes, he has done quite a few characters in DA - Harrowmont, Murdock, Zaeed from ME2. I think he's one of the male preset voices as well.

As for the 'softening' of his voice when talking to Murdock, I always just thought they were using lines ment for another character or something. Like it was mixed up since he did several and they didn't pay attention to make sure the roughness stayed true to the character when tieing the vo into the game.

Modifié par mcomommy, 02 juin 2010 - 01:03 .

[ransompendragon]

I liked Varel a lot too. I started Awakenings with my Origins HN warden wearing the Armor of Diligence so Varel and I were matchies too!

[Golumfryingeggs]

Bah! Fixed it!

ransompendragon wrote...



I liked Varel a lot too. I started Awakenings with my Origins HN warden wearing the Armor of Diligence so Varel and I were matchies too!

lol! I did that on my second play! 

But it would be interesting if there was a different ending for him.

But that aside I still wish they featured him a little more.... okay he feautred a lot, but it would have been nice to include him into your party perhaps or something like that.

They usually make such great character growth in the game.

With Seneschal I found myself begging for more! 

Modifié par Golumfryingeggs, 31 mai 2010 - 08:03 .

[Vicious]

No spoilers forum!

Modifié par Vicious, 30 mai 2010 - 09:27 .

[Golumfryingeggs]

Fixed it!

[TypoWolf]

I've taken both major paths offered in Awakenings in 2 play throughs, now. (I hope that's vague enough for a no spoilers thread.) The first time I chose A the second time I went with B and got a little more info on Varel. I'm going to have to hit the WIKI and see if I can unravel another ending someday with another character. He's just too cool, and I'd have liked to have seen more of him, too. I actually liked the new Awakenings crew, although I wish I could have had more interaction with them - and with Varel. There's a lot my Warden would have liked to have said to him on different topics.



Golumfryingeggs that would probably be the most boring fan fiction ever read, but if I ever write down those imaginary conversations I'd LIKE to have had with Varel, I'll send you a link. LOL

[Ferret A Baudoin]

Since Varel is a pretty unavoidable character, I really strove to make him appealing to as many people as possible. Otherwise some folks would be stuck with a senschal they wanted to strangle. Same rationale I had for Kana in Crossroad Keep in NWN2. The more quirky characters got to be outside the keep - Wade, Herren, and Dworkin.

[MonkeyChief117]

^ Well you did a good job! And yes it was Murdoch who the voice reminded me of.

[Jayce]

Ah that explains why I was getting such a strong NWN2 vibe from Awakenings.



Good work, Ferret! That's two games I've really enjoyed.

[TypoWolf]

Ferret A Baudoin wrote...

Since Varel is a pretty unavoidable character, I really strove to make him appealing to as many people as possible. Otherwise some folks would be stuck with a senschal they wanted to strangle. Same rationale I had for Kana in Crossroad Keep in NWN2. The more quirky characters got to be outside the keep - Wade, Herren, and Dworkin.

Awww, I liked Wade, Herren, and Dworkin.  I was delighted to see Wade and Herron back for background flavor.  They never fail to make me laugh.  Definitely quirky, but a great job on all of them! 

[TypoWolf]

This thread inspired me to put down one of the conversations I could see in my head with Varel and one of my Wardens.  I normally keep my writing between myself and friends, so if you say something, please be nice.  I'm fragile!

whuffie.wordpress.com/2010/06/05/dragon-age-origins-fan-fiction-tea-and-conspiracies/

There are spoilers in it for the original storyline in Origins since it takes place in Awakenings, but as long as you've played a very short way into Awakenings it shouldn't give anything major away.

There's also some tutorials, a couple of music videos, and all sorts of general DA stuff mixed in there.

[asaiasai]

Merci357 wrote...

Ferret A Baudoin wrote...

The voice actor did a great job. I was really happy when I first heard him.

The voice actor is good, no doubt, however since he also voiced Zaeed Masani for ME2, it took me a while to get the "mercenary" picture out of my head when talking to Varel.

I knew Bioware liked to recycle thier voice actors and i knew i have heard him someplace before. Thanks for clearing up this for me.

Asai

[Tinxa]

Tellervo wrote...

Re: prepping the Joining: one of Awakening's many, many discrepancies. I eventually assumed that my mage Warden had figured it out from Riordan's papers and was the one doing all the real work off camera. I don't know how other people justify it, but the game offers nothing.

Doesn't the codex mention that Varel is especially trusted by the wardens. The fact that Varel knew the secrets made perfect sense to me given that there are so few wardens in Ferelden they wanted to make sure someone trusted knew the Joining in case something happened to them.

What I find strange is the fact that mages aren't needed for the ritual later in the game and in DA:A but in Ostagar Duncan needed their help .

[ittybitty1]

There was a mage present, the one who sells runecrafting supplies. I had just assumed she was helping to prepare the blood for the joining ritual.



I agree that Varel is awesome, and HOT! I love Robin Sach's voice and hope he will be working with Bioware on future projects.

[Golumfryingeggs]

I just hope we see Varel again in the next game.



Come to think of it, will the next game be a continuation of Origins? Or will it be a brand new story entirely? If it's the former I'd love to see all the old companions again!



And of course Varel!

[searanox]

Honestly, I don't think his voice fits with his face model at all. He needs a beard or something.

[Feraele]

Golumfryingeggs wrote...

 *Sigh*

I started playing Dragon Age awakening the other day and though I'm not completely finished yet, I must admit that I found quite a fancy to Varel.... do not ask!

He's sweet, all buisness like,  very easy on the eyes *rrrrrrrowrrrrr* and quite frankly I just like everything about the guy! The only thing I'm rather peeved about is that no one else seems to share my fascination with the man! What's not too like people?

I always end up liking the character that no GOOD fanfiction is ever written about!

Just look at Sten... would it kill you to write a good 'I-am-suffering-and-dearly-need-the-help-of-my-companions-even-though-I-would-never-admit-it-five-to-four-chapter-story?'

....

okay maybe not then.

*Sigh*

Varel would be much better exactly the other way around

Actually I do like Varel, but not as much as I like Sten,  I would love to follow him to Par Vollen or Seheron..hang out with him awhile.

[Feraele]

k9medusa wrote...

ah, thinks for the update -- speaking of Murdock: Does any one else every notices that he has two voices? A very deep raspy one and one sounds more normal? Depends what lines, he is saying?

I suspect...that the voice actor that does Murdock also does the stone warrior..in Wending.   Just with an accent.

I think there's some resemblance in voice patterns there, but of course I could be wrong.