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[k177sh0t]

Im still a virgin.







I R NOT SERIOUS

[Nonoru]

Cazlee wrote...

Doesn't matter, you're still in the minority. I'll change my opinion when the gaming companies, who cater specifically to men, make real romances and relationships an integral part of every single game. Until then it's pretty obvious to me that the majority of men don't care about such things in their video games. Sex sure, real romance no.

Of course all men think with their penis.They aren't able to understand or approach a situation involving feelings.  

[ReallyRue]

SandyWB wrote...

I think the avid interest in romances comes from two distinct groups. One just want to complete everything possible in the game, hear every dialogue, explore every quest etc etc, and they would feel cheated or left out if they couldn't explore a romance. The other group really wants to roleplay their character, and find the romance to be a way of expressing both themselves and their character, giving them depth beside being the hero or champion of the game. I believe very few are really interested in seeing some pixelated renders of humans or elves get it on because it's sexual to them. There might be a few, but honestly, I think most people who play Dragon Age (or Mass Effect, Jade Empire, KotOR or Baldur's Gate for that matter) are mature enough to want to experience a form of story, as opposed to just being into it because of the sex.

I fall into both of those groups however, so there might be more people like me, who want to both explore and feel immersed.

That's my take on it anway.

This. I'm not fussed about romance as such, as I prefer platonic relationships, but the characters who are LI are often more explored and connected to the story, and you find out more about them, their motivations and history. Because there tends to usually just be the friend/enemy/lover option, I'm very interested in LI because you learn more about those characters through their romance path, and it makes each playthrough more unique. The emotional connection is also greater, for instance for those who romanced Alistair - having him conceive a child with Morrigan in order to live, sacrifice himself, become king (or become king with Anora/Cousland), or even spare Loghain and become Alistair's enemy. All these things gain more meaning if the character was in a relationship with him.

[Sacred_Fantasy]

ReallyRue wrote...

SandyWB wrote...

I think the avid interest in romances comes from two distinct groups. One just want to complete everything possible in the game, hear every dialogue, explore every quest etc etc, and they would feel cheated or left out if they couldn't explore a romance. The other group really wants to roleplay their character, and find the romance to be a way of expressing both themselves and their character, giving them depth beside being the hero or champion of the game. I believe very few are really interested in seeing some pixelated renders of humans or elves get it on because it's sexual to them. There might be a few, but honestly, I think most people who play Dragon Age (or Mass Effect, Jade Empire, KotOR or Baldur's Gate for that matter) are mature enough to want to experience a form of story, as opposed to just being into it because of the sex.

I fall into both of those groups however, so there might be more people like me, who want to both explore and feel immersed.

That's my take on it anway.

This. I'm not fussed about romance as such, as I prefer platonic relationships, but the characters who are LI are often more explored and connected to the story, and you find out more about them, their motivations and history. Because there tends to usually just be the friend/enemy/lover option, I'm very interested in LI because you learn more about those characters through their romance path, and it makes each playthrough more unique. The emotional connection is also greater, for instance for those who romanced Alistair - having him conceive a child with Morrigan in order to live, sacrifice himself, become king (or become king with Anora/Cousland), or even spare Loghain and become Alistair's enemy. All these things gain more meaning if the character was in a relationship with him.

Agree. Despite many people dislike Alistair's whining, I enjoy his stupid jokes though. He's cheerful but strictly follow his templar code. There's nothing wrong with that since he's not the one who decides anything. But those who keep him at camp all the time will never learn his good side. Morrigan, is a pain at first ( especially at Redcliff ). But once she starts falling for you, she's surprisingly warm and pleasant. I enjoy her laughter when she ask my warden's opinion about her mother.

Anyway, I am skeptic I'll experience this in DA2. There isn't much option. Out of three human females in-game only one is romance-able. And that one person is well known for manipulating men. Someone I would like to stay away when it comes to romance.

Alas, DA2 will be a different game and different experience. No doubt about it.

[Zkyire]

Nonoru wrote...

Cazlee wrote...

Doesn't matter, you're still in the minority. I'll change my opinion when the gaming companies, who cater specifically to men, make real romances and relationships an integral part of every single game. Until then it's pretty obvious to me that the majority of men don't care about such things in their video games. Sex sure, real romance no.

Of course all men think with their penis.They aren't able to understand or approach a situation involving feelings.  

****** and explosions, bro. That's all us men folk care about, it seems.

[darklordpocky-san]

Role Playing Game.

It's the same reason people are concerned over class specs, armor, weapons and story; it builds the game and the experince. All of these things are there to entertain, some more than other for some people, but they do not really effect one another.

Bioware could go without romance, but I believe that it would just detract from the experience, than make it any better.

I'd say, if the romance aspects bother you, just ignore them, they are optional, if I recall correctly.

[MemeLeigh]

Dragon age Origins is the only game I have that has romance in it. And I didn't buy it because of the romance options. I loved the idea of the story and the adventures. I don't see it as a way to live through my character's personal life when I romance another character. to me it was a way to get to know another character and add to the storyline, add conflict, emotional ties, and decisions based on those. Honestly... I disliked Zevran from the start. I decided I wanted the achievement and his story and his character became likeable due to the depth of writing that the game creators had inputed.



I would buy dragon age 2 even if it didn't have romance, but it adds to your character development as a living being in that world. And a chance to know more about the others.



if you don't like romance in games, it is optional isn't it?