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[afhdjs]

Correct me if I am wrong, but devs have said that companion outfits will not change during the whole 10 year storyline of DA2, except for an occasional character, and that outfits would only be slightly upgraded at different parts of the game. From the gameplay video this seems to be so, since Varric is wearing the same outfit when he talks to Cassandra as he had during earlier stories he is recounting. I'm not saying that companions should have changeable outfits, but isn't it strange for them to wear the same thing for 10 years? I'm assuming that your party will acqure a lot of wealth during the 10 year cycle, shouldn't some of that be used to acquire new clothing and armour for your whole party? 

If it's not too late to ask, but could devs give different outfits to EACH AND EVERY COMPANION in every different story told by Varric in the game? Will companions have special outfits on ceremonial occasions (something like the outfits worn by everybody at the end of DAO)?

As well, will Hawke carry the same inventory around for the whole 10 years, or will he have to acquire new ones in different stories? 

[Ziggeh]

Mike said that some companion clothes would stay the same over the 10 years, but they would be the exception rather than the rule. Varric is probably one, if not all of that exception, as you say he's shown to us at the end of the time period early in the game due to the framed narrative so that makes sense. You might choose to change his clothing causing a continuity problem.

[Atakuma]

ziggehunderslash wrote...

Mike said that some companion clothes would stay the same over the 10 years, but they would be the exception rather than the rule. Varric is probably one, if not all of that exception, as you say he's shown to us at the end of the time period early in the game due to the framed narrative so that makes sense. You might choose to change his clothing causing a continuity problem.

I think he meant that the companions changing clothes was the exeption. Although his response was sort of ambiguous.

Modifié par Atakuma, 19 novembre 2010 - 06:32 .

[Saibh]

ziggehunderslash wrote...

Mike said that some companion clothes would stay the same over the 10 years, but they would be the exception rather than the rule. Varric is probably one, if not all of that exception, as you say he's shown to us at the end of the time period early in the game due to the framed narrative so that makes sense. You might choose to change his clothing causing a continuity problem.

No, it's the other way around--some companions change clothing, but most will not. Varric is one that keeps his clothing, I presume, since we've seen him at the beginning and end of the decade.

[Maria Caliban]

Yes, it is weird.

Letting the narrative cover a large expanse of time = good
Unique companion outfits = good
Large expanse of time + Same companion outfits = weird

[Ziggeh]

Saibh wrote...

No, it's the other way around--some companions change clothing, but most will not. Varric is one that keeps his clothing, I presume, since we've seen him at the beginning and end of the decade.

Have we had a confirm on that? I just went and found the quote and it reads either way.

[afhdjs]

They better have a good explanation for all this. Plus, if Varric (being the person he is) likes to embellish, shouldn't female companions have skimpier and sexier outfits each time?

[Talogrungi]

It's understandable in a couple of cases; Varric is recounting the story to Cassandra so those two are outside the 10-year timeline for obvious reasons.

If it affects all companions, and (for example) Bethany is still wearing the same identical robe from the beginning of the 10 year time span to the very end, well there's only one response to that .. eww.

[Saibh]

ziggehunderslash wrote...

Saibh wrote...

No, it's the other way around--some companions change clothing, but most will not. Varric is one that keeps his clothing, I presume, since we've seen him at the beginning and end of the decade.

Have we had a confirm on that? I just went and found the quote and it reads either way.

Hm. The quote is a bit mixed because Anarya asks two conflicting questions in the same post, but I'm going to wager that he's responding to her first question, rather than the "or are they?".

Talogrungi wrote...

It's understandable in a couple of cases; Varric is recounting the story to Cassandra so those two are outside the 10-year timeline for obvious reasons.
If it affects all companions, and (for example) Bethany is still wearing the same identical robe from the beginning of the 10 year time span to the very end, well there's only one response to that .. eww.

And Varric's excuse?

Modifié par Saibh, 19 novembre 2010 - 06:44 .

[Leonia]

Varric has a wardrobe full of suits that just happen to be identical in appearance.

[Ziggeh]

Saibh wrote...
Hm. The quote is a bit mixed because Anarya asks two conflicting questions in the same post, but I'm going to wager that he's responding to her first question, rather than the "or are they?".

The second half makes slightly more sense if that's the case too. It's a safe bet at least 3 of your companions change at least once after fleeing lothering, could easily be that they are the "some".

[Ziggeh]

leonia42 wrote...

Varric has a wardrobe full of suits that just happen to be identical in appearance.

Like Jeff Goldblum.

[Mary Kirby]

ziggehunderslash wrote...

leonia42 wrote...

Varric has a wardrobe full of suits that just happen to be identical in appearance.

Like Jeff Goldblum.

Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now. 

[upsettingshorts]

Mary Kirby wrote...
Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now. 

Yeah, but he changes into a suit when he goes to work at the Daily Planet.

[Mary Kirby]

Upsettingshorts wrote...

Mary Kirby wrote...
Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now. 

Yeah, but he changes into a suit when he goes to work at the Daily Planet.

It is hardly Varric's fault if his regular identity is just that awesome, and he doesn't need a day job.

[Ziggeh]

Mary Kirby wrote...

Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now.

Yeah, but they're magic tights, that have been ripped and torn and repaired again with no additional material or apparent stitching.

I'm guessing Varric doesn't have access to that sort of cloth, and even if he did would probably have better taste than to make a skin tight uniform out of primary colours.

[Saibh]

Mary Kirby wrote...

ziggehunderslash wrote...

leonia42 wrote...

Varric has a wardrobe full of suits that just happen to be identical in appearance.

Like Jeff Goldblum.

Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now. 

But did you know he had a Super Mullet?

[img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:E8VCHe7k1ktodM:http://morskitrp.i8.com/images/superman-mullet.jpg&t=1[/img]

Obviously the only way to save face now is to give Varric a Super Mullet.

[GodWood]

I still don't understand the reasoning behind this decision...

How is this better then letting the player decide whats appropriate for the character to wear?

[Anarya]

Oh god why? Super mullet??



Yeah I mean, I figure if I can give the never changing outfits thing a pass in comics and cartoons and things, I can extend the same courtesy to DA.

[Bann Duncan]

It's funny that the BG fans complain about this when the characters in BG always had the same colourful tights on no matter what was equipped.

[Maria Caliban]

Mary Kirby wrote...

Superman's been wearing the same set of blue tights for more than 60 years now. 

That's not quite true. But that's close to true. And your point does not depends on it being 100% accurate.

I will NOT post a bunch of Superman outfits over the years and explain how they differ. Okay ONE. I'm only going to post one different one.



Would anyone like to talk about Wonder Woman's costume changes?!

[Anarya]

That'd probably move the thread entirely off topic.

[Saibh]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Would anyone like to talk about Wonder Woman's costume changes?!

I like it. Sorry, I think she really needed a costume change. I mean, her costume was literally more important than her as a character. Plus. It was skanky. Sorry, Diana.

Anyhow...

It's not like I'm being off topic or anything.

I see "change" and "outfits" up there, so I'm in the right ballpark!

[Bann Duncan]

I think superhero costumes are more akin to armour - Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne have undergone huge changes in their non-combat wardrobes since the 30s (for the worse I'd say because 1920s and 1930s clothes are the best but that's besides the point)

[Maria Caliban]

Saibh wrote...

I like it. Sorry, I think she really needed a costume change. I mean, her costume was literally more important than her as a character. Plus. It was skanky. Sorry, Diana.

*begins to type up detailed response*

*knows it is WRONG*

*slowly backs away from thread*