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[_Somebody]

Emperor Iaius I wrote...

The Maker? The petty, jealous godling who cursed humanity with the Taint because he was too useless and remote to worship? The same deity who buried the Old Gods for possessing more of humanity's love and adoration than he ever would?

Hes more powerful then the Old Gods could have ever been.

The Old Gods tricked humanity, and look what happened. Now they just sleep, waiting for the darkspawn to find them.

[Maria Caliban]

MassShep93 wrote...

So...has anyone written a "steamier" fan fiction?

I find it interesting that there are no stories about Merrill having sex so far. There are about a dozen for 'Bela so far and far more for Fenris and Anders, but I can't find one where Merrill gets some.

[Maria Caliban]

Shavon wrote...

Replaying DA2 with a mage. How hard is the rival romance going to be? Most of my tendencies usually earn a LOT of approval from Merril right away (helping mages, etc)

Don't give her the knife-that-fixes-things (<-And we wonder why the elven civilization was wiped out) and destroy the evil tomes in Act 2. Merrill is one of the easier companions when it comes to friendship/rivalry manipulation.

ishmaeltheforsaken wrote...

Emperor Iaius I wrote...

Blood magic and the Old Gods were around long before your precious Chantry.

I love it when forumites post in-character.

*has a thing for desire demons spirits*

I rarely post in character. I really am ****.

[DoNotIngest]

Maria Caliban wrote...

MassShep93 wrote...

So...has anyone written a "steamier" fan fiction?

I find it interesting that there are no stories about Merrill having sex so far. There are about a dozen for 'Bela so far and far more for Fenris and Anders, but I can't find one where Merrill gets some.

It's because she's so sweet and innocent, even if she does get some in the game. Don't worry, some depraved people will have all kinds kinky Merrill writings soon...

[mesmerizedish]

Maria Caliban wrote...

I can understand being sympathetic
to Merrill and unhappy with Merithari, but at no point does Merithari
show signs of being senile. It's possible to disagree with an older
woman without bringing up their age.

Sorry [smilie]../../../images/forum/emoticons/sad.png[/smilie] I wasn't just throwing it out there for Ss & Gs, though. I just can't wrap my head around why she acts one way towards  Merrill and completely contradictorily(is that a word?) with the clan. That particular explanation was grasping at straws, though

Maria Caliban wrote...

I rarely post in character. I really am ****.

I... don't know what that was before the auto-censor got to it. But I'd probably have enjoyed it?

[stormrain]

Man you people post quickly. I've missed over ten pages. Sheesh!

Maria Caliban wrote...

MassShep93 wrote...

So...has anyone written a "steamier" fan fiction?

I find it interesting that there are no stories about Merrill having sex so far. There are about a dozen for 'Bela so far and far more for Fenris and Anders, but I can't find one where Merrill gets some.

Am I the only one that's a bit glad about this? Fanfiction has lately left much to be desired for me. 90% of it tends to be poorly written and come across as... literary masturbaton? Perhaps that's too strong a term.

Of course, there is the decent 10% that makes up for the rest, but I always wonder what the devs think when they see their characters being written by someone else and act in ways that may be OOC.

Bah, but that's just my opinion. And an off topic one at that. Let's get back to Merrill.

[Karlov]

I'm going to read that fanfic that the other guy posted and I'll see. Also kind of opposed to having steamy fanfic for certain characters, such as Merrill... then again it can seem so appealing at times.

[Knight of Dane]

Karlov wrote...

I'm going to read that fanfic that the other guy posted and I'll see. Also kind of opposed to having steamy fanfic for certain characters, such as Merrill... then again it can seem so appealing at times.

Thanks, that means alot to me, it isn't that long in yet though.

[Emperor Iaius I]

I'm strongly considering writing a character-driven piece describing the action between Acts and showing how Merrill got used to city life. It'll be the opposite of steamy.

[Karlov]

@ Danes: No worries, I tend to watch fanfics and wait for updates
@ Iaius: I'd absolutely adore reading that if you ever do write it! Offering different perspectives is always nice.

[mesmerizedish]

Maria Caliban wrote...

I find it interesting that there are no stories about Merrill having sex so far. There are about a dozen for 'Bela so far and far more for Fenris and Anders, but I can't find one where Merrill gets some.

So, what's your Merrill fiction about? And when do I get to read it?

[stormrain]

Emperor Iaius I wrote...

I'm strongly considering writing a character-driven piece describing the action between Acts and showing how Merrill got used to city life. It'll be the opposite of steamy.

That's the 10% I'm talking about.

Here's a thought for you all. Going by party banter, Carver seemed to express a slight interest in Merrill when he was still your party. I'm wondering, if he hadn't contracted the blight in the Deep Roads or run off to the Templars, if there would have been some sort of Love Triangle going between him, Hawke, and Merrill if you pursued a romance with her. I think it would been entertaining to watch.

Modifié par Captain Uccisore, 25 mars 2011 - 01:44 .

[jlb524]

Captain Uccisore wrote...

Here's a thought for you all. Going by party banter, Carver seemed to express a slight interest in Merrill when he was still your party. I'm wondering, if he hadn't contracted the blight in the Deep Roads or run off to the Templars, if there would have been some sort of Love Triangle going between him, Hawke, and Merrill if you pursued a romance with her. I think it would been entertaining to watch.

I think it would have been interesting....especially for a Hawke on the rival path with Merrill given there's a time where Merrill is quite displeased with the elder Hawke.  Though, Carver might have the same opinions regarding the elven tool and the mirror as Hawke does. 

[Maria Caliban]

Captain Uccisore wrote...

Am I the only one that's a bit glad about this?

Probably not. However, I don't feel that way.

Fanfiction has lately left much to be desired for me. 90% of it tends to be poorly written and come across as... literary masturbaton? Perhaps that's too strong a term.

It's difficult for me to respond as I suspect my definition of literary masturbation isn't the same as yours. To me, literary masturbation is when a writer uses self-consciously elegant and stylistic prose in a way that obscures or supersedes content (or often lack of content).

It's something I see in people working for their MFAs while fanfiction tends to be plain* in style.

In regards to writing pornography, if you're not getting paid, you ought to be getting off.

Of course, there is the decent 10% that makes up for the rest, but I always wonder what the devs think when they see their characters being written by someone else and act in ways that may be OOC.

David has said that it's like watching someone else f*** his wife.

I'd be interested in Mary's thoughts on the matter.

*middle-class

[_Somebody]

It sounded more like Merrill was interested in Carver. She always asked if he said something dirty...

Modifié par Somebody, 25 mars 2011 - 01:53 .

[Malevolence65]

http://www.fanfictio.../37349/0/0/0/1/

Is this really all the fanfiction about Merrill? Ander and Fenris have so much. Also, does anyone have a video of Varric's "Friendly Concern" dialogue about Merrill? I know that you can't normally get this conversation because it's bugged, but you can somehow use the console to activate it.

[jlb524]

Malevolence65 wrote...

http://www.fanfictio.../37349/0/0/0/1/

Is this really all the fanfiction about Merrill? Ander and Fenris have so much. Also, does anyone have a video of Varric's "Friendly Concern" dialogue about Merrill? I know that you can't normally get this conversation because it's bugged, but you can somehow use the console to activate it.

I think I have it, but need to upload.

[jlb524]

Somebody wrote...

It sounded more like Merrill was interested in Carver. She always asked if he said something dirty...

Heehee, she did...though I'm not sure if this necessarily means she's interested in him...she just might be interested in learning some dirty jokes so she can understand people like Isabela and him better.

But I think there are those that ship Carver/Merrill, so if they want to run with it...

[Maria Caliban]

Karlov wrote...

Also kind of opposed to having steamy fanfic for certain characters, such as Merrill... then again it can seem so appealing at times.

I can understand (as in, comprehend and sympathize with that viewpoint) not wanting steamy fanfic or not wanting it for specific categories (pre-pubescent characters) but not for specific characters. Certainly not characters that the PC can have a romantic and sexual relationship with.

ishmaeltheforsaken wrote...

So, what's your Merrill fiction about? And when do I get to read it?

Good questions.

Malevolence65 wrote...

http://www.fanfictio.../37349/0/0/0/1/

Is this really all the fanfiction about Merrill?

Mostly.

Modifié par Maria Caliban, 25 mars 2011 - 02:21 .

[thegrimfandango]

Can anyone help me with this? social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/305/index/6755421#6756436
Somehow I managed not to spot this better-suited forum when I posted and I don't think I can move the post.

Modifié par thegrimfandango, 25 mars 2011 - 02:22 .

[mesmerizedish]

Maria Caliban wrote...

ishmaeltheforsaken wrote...

So, what's your Merrill fiction about? And when do I get to read it?

Good questions.

And serious ones, in case you thought I was being at all glib

Modifié par ishmaeltheforsaken, 25 mars 2011 - 02:23 .

[Maria Caliban]

thegrimfandango wrote...

Can anyone help me with this? social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/305/index/6755421#6756436
Somehow I managed not to spot this better-suited forum when I posted and I don't think I can move the post.

Flirt with Merrill in Act 1 and then move her to rival in Act 2. You don't need to get to rivalry by Act 2 but in Act 2.

Also, regular companion quests are tied to the main questline, not rivalry/friendship status.

Modifié par Maria Caliban, 25 mars 2011 - 02:25 .

[stormrain]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Captain Uccisore wrote...

Am I the only one that's a bit glad about this?

Probably not. However, I don't feel that way.

Fanfiction
has lately left much to be desired for me. 90% of it tends to be poorly
written and come across as... literary masturbaton? Perhaps that's too
strong a term.

It's difficult for me to respond as I
suspect my definition of literary masturbation isn't the same as yours.
To me, literary masturbation is when a writer uses self-consciously
elegant and stylistic prose in a way that obscures or supersedes content
(or often lack of content).

It's something I see in people working for their MFAs while fanfiction tends to be plain* in style.

In regards to writing pornography, if you're not getting paid, you ought to be getting off.

Of
course, there is the decent 10% that makes up for the rest, but I
always wonder what the devs think when they see their characters being
written by someone else and act in ways that may be OOC.

David has said that it's like watching someone else f*** his wife.

I'd be interested in Mary's thoughts on the matter.

*middle-class

Haha, you have a point. And I'm not sure why, but your response made me laugh.

I believe I misused the term. I was struggling to describe my feelings on adult themed fanfiction and that was the first thing to pop into my head. I suppose I agree with Gaider on the subject, at least when it comes to steamier fics. They're just not my cup of tea. Ah well, to each their own.

Somebody wrote...

It sounded more like Merrill was interested in Carver. She always asked if he said something dirty...

I guess we'll never know for sure now.

Isabela and Fenris hook up if Hawke doesn't pursue a romance with either. I think this was a step in the right direction as companions no longer sulk alone if the PC doesn't go after them. I hope in future games to see Love Triangles that the player might even lose if the wrong decision is made. That'd be cool.

[jlb524]

thegrimfandango wrote...

Can anyone help me with this? social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/305/index/6755421#6756436
Somehow I managed not to spot this better-suited forum when I posted and I don't think I can move the post.

You are fine as you don't have to have a certain rival level in Act 1 to trigger the rival romance in Act 2.

I was 75% on the friend bar by the end of Act 1 and early into Act 2...I didn't give her the tool and the rival points just flooded in after that.

[thegrimfandango]

Maria Caliban wrote...

thegrimfandango wrote...

Can anyone help me with this? social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/305/index/6755421#6756436
Somehow I managed not to spot this better-suited forum when I posted and I don't think I can move the post.

Flirt with Merrill in Act 1 and then move her to rival in Act 2. You don't need to get to rivalry by Act 2 but in Act 2.

Also, regular companion quests are tied to the main questline, not rivalry/friendship status.

Exactly the info I was looking for, thank you