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[phaonica]

Skadi_the_Evil_Elf wrote...

And by the way, does anyone know much about the blog format on here? I just copied and pasted something for a blog entry from open office (plain text document) yet when I posted the entry, the format is kinda funny, its in blocks that looks like a weird poetry format instead of a short story.

Any idea how to fix this?

Sometimes when I copy-paste directly from notepad (plain text) to the forum, I get that blocky look. I usually turn off word wrap to fix it. I don't know if there is something similar in open office, but that's my only experience with the blocky text.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

Skadi_the_Evil_Elf wrote...
And by the way, does anyone know much about the blog format on here? I just copied and pasted something for a blog entry from open office (plain text document) yet when I posted the entry, the format is kinda funny, its in blocks that looks like a weird poetry format instead of a short story.

Any idea how to fix this?

I manually fix it. Yea, every single line.

Ugh. Well, guess I better get to work then. <_<

<<<pops headache pills before beginning....

On second thought, forget it. Not worth the hassle. Just have to learn my lesson next time.

@phaonica: I try that next time, turning off word wrap or auto formats and the like when copying and pasting. Thanks for the tip!

Modifié par Skadi_the_Evil_Elf, 25 août 2011 - 11:48 .

[Haradmir]

greengoron89 wrote...

Skadi_the_Evil_Elf wrote...

Awakening was great on its own merits, the only real complaint I had were the persistant, irritating bugs that still remain, and are unlikely to be fixed. A shame, really. And like KoP siad, the real shame is that choices and actions in Awakening don't seem to carry over past the game itself. The biggest crime here is the Architect and the Awakening itself, something that holds increidible potential and impact for the future of Thedas, yet seems to have been brushed aside beyond the epilogue.

And by the way, does anyone know much about the blog format on here? I just copied and pasted something for a blog entry from open office (plain text document) yet when I posted the entry, the format is kinda funny, its in blocks that looks like a weird poetry format instead of a short story.

Any idea how to fix this?

That is most unfortunate. The decision regarding the Architect would be one of the most important decision points in the games, or so I would think.

As for the formatting - it does that to me as well. I sometimes compose my replies in Notepad, then copy and paste them in the text box here. Often when I do this, though, the formatting is odd. The only thing I seem to be able to do to fix it is to edit the formatting manually to make it look normal again.

I think the Architect will have a chance to matter in future installments of DA. I don't see how he'd matter much for DAII, but he could in the next game.

I'd like to think that the devs have this grand plan for how all your choices will eventually end up mattering very, very much, but I can't bring myself to do that.

Maybe they make it up as they go....or the events of DAIII were intended for DAII, but deadlines got in the way and they had to go with something short.

[Haradmir]

greengoron89 wrote...

Skadi_the_Evil_Elf wrote...
Lol, no sweat, alot of people picked Harrowmont on their first run, for various reasons, but since then have redone their playthroughs and picked Bhelen. And of course, it's understandable, because you aren't given much to go on in Orzammar, only rumor and innuendo. And then there is the issue of their lackeys: Vartag Gavorn comes off as a really slimey, unlikeable person, which put alot of initial players off picking Bhelen.

Don't worry, you have seen the light. It's never too late to see the errors of ones ways, and correct them. 

The most blatant sign that Harrowmont is a terrible choice for king, I thought, was that he never actually promises to lend you aid - only that he'll put it before the Assembly. That alone should have set off my bull**** detector, considering the very nature of dwarven politics and the Assembly's extremely poor track record.

He's certainly never been made king in my subsequent playthroughs - even on my DN one.

And yes, I hate Vartag. He's a terrible representative for the prince, being such a terrible liar and having such abrasive manners (especially for someone supposely eager for the Warden's support). I mean, at least Dulin is actually personable. Bhelen should consider hiring someone much more persuasive.

I started working for Harrowmont, but once he told me that I had to fight in the Proving to no real purpose exept for earning his loyalty, I decided that he was not the type of man- err, dwarf, who'd be a worthy and capable king....let alone one who'd lead Orzammar forward.

[phaonica]

Haradmir wrote...

I'd like to think that the devs have this grand plan for how all your choices will eventually end up mattering very, very much, but I can't bring myself to do that.

I hope so. I'm hoping that they let us play out some of the mage-templar war, rather than just everything that led up to it. DAO, DAA, and DA2 all feel like the beginning of a story, rather than a full story, and I'm getting kind of tired of it. Cliffhangers tend to be more effective as a tool for retention when the next episode actually resolves the cliffhanger.

[phaonica]

Haradmir wrote...
I started working for Harrowmont, but once he told me that I had to fight in the Proving to no real purpose exept for earning his loyalty, I decided that he was not the type of man- err, dwarf, who'd be a worthy and capable king....let alone one who'd lead Orzammar forward.

I had first thought that if the dwarves really respect the champions of the Provings so much, that maybe I could get on *everyone's* good side by winning the Provings.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

I still fought in the provings even when I'm supporting Bhelen. For RP purposes that differ from game to game.

But otherwise, no, I've only gone for Harrowmont in one playthrough, and that's because i was doing alot of imaginitive role-playing on the side. But otherwise, I always go for the epic win that is Bhelen. I feel like a complete tool otherwise.

[Haradmir]

phaonica wrote...

Haradmir wrote...
I started working for Harrowmont, but once he told me that I had to fight in the Proving to no real purpose exept for earning his loyalty, I decided that he was not the type of man- err, dwarf, who'd be a worthy and capable king....let alone one who'd lead Orzammar forward.

I had first thought that if the dwarves really respect the champions of the Provings so much, that maybe I could get on *everyone's* good side by winning the Provings.

That's a fair thought, considering their veneration for the Paragons and their reliance on them when it comes to breaking stalemates holding back important decisions.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

Not to mention that Harrowmont's such an idiot, he can't even keep his fighters in the provings from abandoning him. That one guy is even stepping out of the fighting because he thinks Harrowmont has already conceded the throne, based on a freaking rumor. IF Harrowfail can't keep even a handful of guys from backing out of the provings, what kind of commander is he gonna be for Orzammar?

A limp dick one, thats what.

[Haradmir]

greengoron89 wrote...

Skadi_the_Evil_Elf wrote...

Not to mention that Harrowmont's such an idiot, he can't even keep his fighters in the provings from abandoning him. That one guy is even stepping out of the fighting because he thinks Harrowmont has already conceded the throne, based on a freaking rumor. IF Harrowfail can't keep even a handful of guys from backing out of the provings, what kind of commander is he gonna be for Orzammar?

A limp dick one, thats what.

Oh, but Harrowmont is an honorable man who "leads by example", according to Dulin. And what a fine example he sets, if all of his men scamper off with their tails tucked between their legs at the very mention of Bhelen's name.

Such a fail. I'm not sure how the imbecile even became a high-ranking general, much less a candidate for king.

Speaking of which - if Harrowmont was the only person present when Endrin died, and the rumors regarding Endrin's possible poisoning are true, then...

"Leads by example?" Yeah well so did Elthina. <_<

I wouldn't put poisoning past him...... :\\

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

greengoron89 wrote...

Oh, but Harrowmont is an honorable man who "leads by example", according to Dulin. And what a fine example he sets, if all of his men scamper off with their tails tucked between their legs at the very mention of Bhelen's name.

Such a fail. I'm not sure how the imbecile even became a high-ranking general, much less a candidate for king.

Speaking of which - if Harrowmont was the only person present when Endrin died, and the rumors regarding Endrin's possible poisoning are true, then...

True. Though the letter you find in Harrowmont's estate, that can make it into the hands of the DN, shows that Endrin did want Harrowmont instead of Bhelen to take his place. But then, Endrin's mental state is questionable, and he was looking a little senile. All which gets more apparant in the DN origin.

[KnightofPhoenix]

My first character, Arthas Cousland, chose Harrowmont. A conservative himself and who aspires to be honorable and who puts family values above a lot, it made sense for him to pick Harrowmont, in addition to his experience as both administrator and general, something Bhelen lacks.

But of course I as a player was less than impressed with Harrowmont. I have to say though, that while I did think he was a conservative, I did not think he was regressive.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

Haradmir wrote...
"Leads by example?" Yeah well so did Elthina. <_<

I wouldn't put poisoning past him...... :

LOL, OMG. YES. Elthina=Harrowmont. A very apt comparison, I think. Both spineless, incompetant fools.

I personally don't think Harrowmont even had the balls to pull off something as bold as a poisoning. Let alone the brains to pull it off successfully.

[KnightofPhoenix]

greengoron89 wrote...

He doesn't really show signs of being regressive in-game - only that he's a weak king. I imagine most of what he did that was regressive came first from the deshyrs' forked tongues, and he just went along with it because he's such a putz.

The most likely scenario, yes.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

greengoron89 wrote...

In either case, he was the only one present during Endrin's death. How he actually ended up being poisoned still doesn't reflect well on Harrowmont - if he was the only one there, would he not be able to prevent the poisoning somehow? Would he not be suspicious of any food or drink brought to Endrin? Would he not notice anything out of the ordinary, at all?

Most likely, when Endrin started choking and turning green, Harrowmont probably ran and called an emergency session of the Assembly to help him decide how best to cure the poisoning...<_<

He seems like a pretty vacuous person, in addition to being a coward. Cailan was thoughtless as well - but at least he was brave (and had Anora to do all of the governing in his stead).

Yeah, Cailan was an idiot, but thankfully, he was enough of an idiot that he was removed from the gene pool before he could do lasting harm. Harrowmont was worse, because he was an idiot, bot a cautious idiot who managed to breed. And live long enough that he could end up becoming an epic idiot.

I definitely give Cailan a Darwin award for his sacrifices in the puruit of improving Ferelden's gene pool...

[KnightofPhoenix]

The real enemies of Orzammar are not people like Harrowmont. The poor guy is just a tool who was probably pushed to being a candidate for the throne. The real vermin are the Deshyrs that Bhelen silenced.

[Skadi_the_Evil_Elf]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

The real enemies of Orzammar are not people like Harrowmont. The poor guy is just a tool who was probably pushed to being a candidate for the throne. The real vermin are the Deshyrs that Bhelen silenced.

Like the Bannorn is to Ferelden, basically. Especially people like Eamon, who spent alot of time breaking and molding Alistair into a pliable tool. And who, regardless, seems to be continuing to stir up conflict in the Bannorn, regardless of who is on the throne.