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[Dr. Nexas]

I have high hopes that the 10 year story arc will actually allow for a descent romance this time. Almost all of the other ones have been pretty bad.

[JJDrakken]

shayboy4 wrote...

Its just people compensate what they cannot achieve in real life. Its the hard truth... But I'm sorry.

True on so many levels, so true -chuckles-


JJ

[Sith Grey Warden]

Because Freud was right.

[Cutlass Jack]

Comedy aside, lets give a real answer to the topic.

pianomaestra wrote...

I am honestly just curious--what makes the thought of romance in DA2 compelling for you? Is it the characters, the thought of romance in general?

Its about forming a deeper connection to the world really. And its a powerful image for me: The hero back to back with his/her Love fighting off the world's dangers. More powerful together than alone. I've always been entertained by romantic partnerships in books/movies/games/etc.

The Lone Hero isn't very compelling to me. Nor the frail damsel who must be rescued. I prefer romances where both pull their own weight. The occasional rescue is fine, just so long as a career isn't made out of it.

But I did love in Origins that the Warden could get rescued by his romantic interest. Nice turnaround.

[Morroian]

First off I like the romances but I do feel the forum has gone OTT with threads on them.

[pianomaestra]

jontepwn wrote...

Asking why there are so many romance threads by creating another romance thread. Hah! Anyway... Companions and romances are fun and BioWare obviously spends a lot of time and effort on each of them. It's just fun to interact with them in different ways. I don't really demand romances, the dialog is one of the the most important aspects for me, be it romantic or not.

It is ridiculously ironic, I admit.

[blothulfur]

Try getting married because of a kid that never was enduring ten years of utter misery then having everything you've slaved for in that decade taken away from you and you'll see that a bit of make believe romance in a video game is a much safer and less expensive option.

Its bad though when you occasionally think about the ex in game and get the urge to rip out your love interests still beating heart and show it to her so she can see how black and twisted it is.

Maybe i'm roleplaying a bit too hard.

[Sakanade]

Screw valentine's day, roll on Pancake day!

[Dasher1010]

To make a long story short, I like boobs

[Miri1984]

Bah, I'm happily married with two kids and a lovely, stable home life. I love in-game romances because they are an opportunity to explore angst I have ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN EXPERIENCING IN REAL LIFE.



Truly, having to go through that crap in reality? No thanks.

[pianomaestra]

Miri1984 wrote...

Bah, I'm happily married with two kids and a lovely, stable home life. I love in-game romances because they are an opportunity to explore angst I have ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN EXPERIENCING IN REAL LIFE.

Truly, having to go through that crap in reality? No thanks.

I have to agree with you there--video games are a great way to do things you'd never actually do in real life. You know, sleeping with just about everyone, killing the innocent, not fleeing in terror when someone points something sharp at you, etc.

I guess that's a big part of the appeal--romance in games gives you a chance to experience something you'd never have the chance (or the guts) to do in real life. Not that you can't have romance in real life altogether, but you can't, say, have romance with assassins or ex-spies.

Modifié par pianomaestra, 13 février 2011 - 11:09 .

[dreamextractor]

Miri1984 wrote...

Bah, I'm happily married with two kids and a lovely, stable home life. I love in-game romances because they are an opportunity to explore angst I have ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN EXPERIENCING IN REAL LIFE.

Truly, having to go through that crap in reality? No thanks.

Naw you know that's a lie. You clearly want your husband to be a mage possessed by a vengeful demonic spirit in real life.

[andar91]

Saibh wrote...

This question, again? We just had it! Anyhow, it seems your intention is good.

Romance is one aspect of the game, one I definitely enjoy. It's not the most important aspect to me, but it adds a whole new layer to the game. I liked how Gaider once explained it--the most important part of the story is that you care about it. So, the writers, in an effort to get you to care, throw out a bunch of hooks in all different directions. Romance is one of them, and it's often a very effective one.

If you didn't romance anyone, Morrigan's Dark Ritual would have had less impact. As friends, it still would have made a difference, but being in love with Morrigan or Alistair makes a hell of a difference. Being in love with Leliana or Zevran, too.

BioWare is really the only company who does romances like these. If this was more common, maybe we wouldn't see as many. But, like Laidlaw said, it's BioWare, it's their thaaaang.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

[Stevie 402]

Relationships are key to a good rpg and bioware does them very well. I remember my female warden became close friends with Morrigan and in one conversation topic Morrigan's voice cracked as if she were going to cry describing how she valued my female wardens friendship. I almost cried at that point. Well done Bioware!!!

[ErichHartmann]

I'm more interested in Kirkwall's brothel.

[Incantrix]

Romances creates an immersion in the world of your mc (that many people customized), that many game can not pull off. Hell, some games with romances can't even pull off the amount of immersion that bioware can create. I salute bioware for this. /salute

[Miri1984]

dreamextractor wrote...

Miri1984 wrote...

Bah, I'm happily married with two kids and a lovely, stable home life. I love in-game romances because they are an opportunity to explore angst I have ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN EXPERIENCING IN REAL LIFE.

Truly, having to go through that crap in reality? No thanks.

Naw you know that's a lie. You clearly want your husband to be a mage possessed by a vengeful demonic spirit in real life.

Um, FIFTY TYPES OF NO. He wouldn't take the kids on the weekend so I could stay home and play videogames, for one. BECAUSE IT WOULD BE UNJUST!!!

[Cutlass Jack]

dreamextractor wrote...

Naw you know that's a lie. You clearly want your husband to be a mage possessed by a vengeful demonic spirit in real life.

The only thing my wife is possessed of is Exceedingly Good Taste.

[jomonoe]

I guess me take on it would be because it is something that people want (a relationship) but without all the complications that come with a real life relationship. It's like a fun diversion I think.



Imagine how easy it woul dbe to have relationships if you clearly had three options to choose form when speaking and there is almost always one obvious one that your partner wants to hear?



I'm not trying to say that people are trying to have virtual BF's and GF's or anything like that, it's more like the novel and unique experience of a romance with people with extremely unique pasts/characters.

[Doveberry]

shayboy4 wrote...

Its just people compensate what they cannot achieve in real life. Its the hard truth... But I'm sorry.

Entirely untrue. I'm in a fantastic relationship that has so far lasted five years, and I really do love my boyfriend more with each passing day. He's everything I could have asked for and more. Romances in games, for me, are a way for me to become more attached to the characters, and as an extension, the story. They give me a focal point in the story that makes me care so much more about how events unfold. It enhances my immersion, and it most certainly does not represent something that I don't have or wish I had in real life. My iRL relationship is totally awesome. Alistair is charming, but he doesn't really compare. It's ridiculous to even suggest that it could be comparable, in my opinion. It's not nearly the same thing, and because of this, I seriously doubt that people would be using video game romance as a replacement.

[tmp7704]

ErichHartmann wrote...

I'm more interested in Kirkwall's brothel.

It does make you wonder if the... staff... is going to remain there unchanged for ten years.

[Sticky Controller]

I-I just want to be loved...and if that person happens to be a dwarf with a large amount of chest hair or a man in need of an exocism then so be it. ;w;

[Malevolence65]

 I'm completely obsessed with romance plots. That's why I like to discuss them. I'm not a ronery neckbeard or anything, I just really enjoy them.

[TGFKAMAdmaX]

it lets me explore the possible situations one can encounter and have a response prepared for real life. also i can sometimes right wrongs in the game that cant be solved irl.

[werewoof]

Because a lot of people like the romance aspect of the game, I would imagine.