payroo wrote...
sigh... I think I lack the energy to start a flame war.
payroo wrote...
sigh... I think I lack the energy to start a flame war.
Ashwraith wrote...
payroo wrote...
Hmm, received this comment on my latest deviantArt poll: What gender/path did you romance Anders on?
I'm sorry to say that I do not imagine Anders as being bisexual. Try as I may, he was too much of a skirt chaser in Awakenings. Writing him as being bi just for the sake of it was stupid and out of character in my opinion, so now, I can't imagine him as romancing my male Hawke...it ain't gonna happen.
Pondering a response. Suggestions?
"To each their own"?
Honestly, I can't think of a response to this beyond "...That doesn't mean he can't find men attractive too, you know". I mean, I prefer het myself, but I have absolutely no trouble seeing Anders as bisexual.
Maybe he was afraid he'd get an arrow through the eye/fist in the gut/vacant, uncomprehending stare if he hit on the male companions.
Maybe Bioware didn't want to ****** off the 'overly defensive straight male' portion of their audience.
Maybe it just never occurred to him to bring it up.
Modifié par CatOfEvilGenius, 08 avril 2011 - 02:38 .
Modifié par SurelyForth, 08 avril 2011 - 02:36 .
Dreaming-in-Shadow wrote...
payroo wrote...
Hmm, received this comment on my latest deviantArt poll: What gender/path did you romance Anders on?
I'm sorry to say that I do not imagine Anders as being bisexual. Try as I may, he was too much of a skirt chaser in Awakenings. Writing him as being bi just for the sake of it was stupid and out of character in my opinion, so now, I can't imagine him as romancing my male Hawke...it ain't gonna happen.
Pondering a response. Suggestions?
Considering trying to hit on a homophobic straight-male is a bit risky, and that Anders isn't really fond of physical fights (verbal wars, yes) hitting on women is safer and easier. And expected, really.
Or maybe he only recently came out of the closet.
Modifié par Magaloo, 08 avril 2011 - 02:38 .
CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
Ashwraith wrote...
payroo wrote...
Hmm, received this comment on my latest deviantArt poll: What gender/path did you romance Anders on?
I'm sorry to say that I do not imagine Anders as being bisexual. Try as I may, he was too much of a skirt chaser in Awakenings. Writing him as being bi just for the sake of it was stupid and out of character in my opinion, so now, I can't imagine him as romancing my male Hawke...it ain't gonna happen.
Pondering a response. Suggestions?
"To each their own"?
Honestly, I can't think of a response to this beyond "...That doesn't mean he can't find men attractive too, you know". I mean, I prefer het myself, but I have absolutely no trouble seeing Anders as bisexual.
Maybe he was afraid he'd get an arrow through the eye/fist in the gut/vacant, uncomprehending stare if he hit on the male companions.
Maybe Bioware didn't want to ****** off the 'overly defensive straight male' portion of their audience.
Maybe it just never occurred to him to bring it up.
Maybe he likes ladies more, but doesn't pass up the guys, like Zevran in DA:O. Orientation isn't a dial with three settings, gay/bi/straight. It's a continuum. You don't have to find men and women equally attractive if you self-identify as bi. Or maybe he's mostly straight plus Karl and m!Hawke. Doesn't he say something about not caring what package loves comes in if romancing a male Hawk?
Or maybe he's full-on bi or pansexual, but as explained above, women are statistically more approachable if you're a dude. I personally don't give it much thought, since it's the connection between two people that makes my heart skip a beat, not wondering what random passer-bys light up Anders' lamppost.
I can see why someone would be bothered from a story continuity standpoint though. However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
Were I in Anders' shoes, I would have had the exact same reaction.CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
Ashwraith wrote...
Were I in Anders' shoes, I would have had the exact same reaction.CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
Because eeew.
Threeparts wrote...
He does tell MHawke that Karl was his first, doesn't he? And that they hadn't been together for very long. There may be a good chance that he hadn't yet explored that side of his sexuality in Awakening, even if it was something he was interested in.
I always figured he met Karl after he'd arrived in Kirkwall, since I wouldn't imagine a relationship lasting from before he became a Grey Warden right up until Hawke's second year in Kirkwall being described as the two not being together long.
Dreaming-in-Shadow wrote...
CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
Ashwraith wrote...
payroo wrote...
Hmm, received this comment on my latest deviantArt poll: What gender/path did you romance Anders on?
I'm sorry to say that I do not imagine Anders as being bisexual. Try as I may, he was too much of a skirt chaser in Awakenings. Writing him as being bi just for the sake of it was stupid and out of character in my opinion, so now, I can't imagine him as romancing my male Hawke...it ain't gonna happen.
Pondering a response. Suggestions?
"To each their own"?
Honestly, I can't think of a response to this beyond "...That doesn't mean he can't find men attractive too, you know". I mean, I prefer het myself, but I have absolutely no trouble seeing Anders as bisexual.
Maybe he was afraid he'd get an arrow through the eye/fist in the gut/vacant, uncomprehending stare if he hit on the male companions.
Maybe Bioware didn't want to ****** off the 'overly defensive straight male' portion of their audience.
Maybe it just never occurred to him to bring it up.
Maybe he likes ladies more, but doesn't pass up the guys, like Zevran in DA:O. Orientation isn't a dial with three settings, gay/bi/straight. It's a continuum. You don't have to find men and women equally attractive if you self-identify as bi. Or maybe he's mostly straight plus Karl and m!Hawke. Doesn't he say something about not caring what package loves comes in if romancing a male Hawk?
Or maybe he's full-on bi or pansexual, but as explained above, women are statistically more approachable if you're a dude. I personally don't give it much thought, since it's the connection between two people that makes my heart skip a beat, not wondering what random passer-bys light up Anders' lamppost.
I can see why someone would be bothered from a story continuity standpoint though. However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
I always loved the Oghren/Anders banters... I can just imagine the Commander facepalming at the front of the party while Nathaniel/Justice/Velanna just <_< *not amused*
Who cares about sexuality anymore, anyway?
I know a straight girl in a lesbian relationship. (Because of the person, not because she's a girl. it happens.)
Well, Caridin can rightly be compared to Hephaestus for both being smiths of unparalleled skill, revered by people.
Bhelen to Ares for being ruthless beyond comprehension
Rica to Aphrodite because Aphrodite and Ares were lovers
Dwarf Noble to Zeus because, well with the romance with Morrigan and the Dwarf Lady who has your child, it seems akin to tales of Zeus, whereas the OGB fits in with Zeus' tales of unwanted children with women he had passionate escapades with.
I could go on more, but had I included all this would it still be considered spam? In my opinion I don't think so, but that's why I'm asking you.
Kawamura wrote...
Ashwraith wrote...
Were I in Anders' shoes, I would have had the exact same reaction.CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
Because eeew.
Yeah.
Object insertion of a sword hilt is probably a ... special taste.
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
Modifié par AnniLau, 08 avril 2011 - 02:50 .
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
Kawamura wrote...
Ashwraith wrote...
Were I in Anders' shoes, I would have had the exact same reaction.CatOfEvilGenius wrote...
However, the only slight continuity problem I see is the Oghren / Anders convo where Oghren says "Ooooh, scary templar man! What are you going to do with that sword!" and breaks poor Anders. If Anders is bi, this is likely a rejection of all things templar, and not aversion to another guy's sword.
Because eeew.
Yeah.
Object insertion of a sword hilt is probably a ... special taste.
I always thought Oghren meant sword euphemistically, considering his "polishing my weapon" banter with Alistair. Maybe in Oghren's case, sword takes on the worst possible meaning given the context. Oh dear. Poor Anders.
* hugs Alistair, hugs Anders, kisses everyone except mean Oghren *
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
Their banter between each other intimates that they might get it on. And what's so barf about that?
Modifié par AnniLau, 08 avril 2011 - 02:53 .
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
Their banter between each other intimates that they might get it on. And what's so barf about that?
Velanna's a **** andImy Wardens saw him first!
AnniLau wrote...
Threeparts wrote...
He does tell MHawke that Karl was his first, doesn't he? And that they hadn't been together for very long. There may be a good chance that he hadn't yet explored that side of his sexuality in Awakening, even if it was something he was interested in.
I always figured he met Karl after he'd arrived in Kirkwall, since I wouldn't imagine a relationship lasting from before he became a Grey Warden right up until Hawke's second year in Kirkwall being described as the two not being together long.
He actually talks about knowing Karl when he was an apprentice and that they hadn't been together in a long time.
5:30ish
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
Their banter between each other intimates that they might get it on. And what's so barf about that?
Velanna's a b!itch andImy Wardens saw him first!
TripLight wrote...
I just don't see Velanna letting a human that close, and honestly as much as I like crash, ****y, and sometimes naive Velanna, Nathaniel could do better, like my Surana, or my Avvar (only if Bioware had kept the barbarian origin:crying:)
Nate.
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
Their banter between each other intimates that they might get it on. And what's so barf about that?
Velanna's a b!itch andImy Wardens saw him first!
AnniLau wrote...
The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
I want to see Nathaniel and Velanna together.
NO.
Also, Maker, no!
highcastle wrote...
I find quoting the whole Nate banter with the "Not when I'm naked" flirty line is usually an effective response. There's nothing explicit in Awakening about Anders' sexuality, but the moment that banter triggered my gaydar went off. And honestly, I like him better with m!Hawke. Oh, or you could just post a picture:
Amondra wrote...
When Anders talks about how Justice comes out when he sees things that used to outrage him and couldn't do anything. I got this over whelming feeling Justice is trying to protect Anders in a sense. When Anders is at the edge he comes out, almost like the blood is on me not you. I could be overly reading into it...
Amondra wrote...
AnniLau wrote...
Threeparts wrote...
He does tell MHawke that Karl was his first, doesn't he? And that they hadn't been together for very long. There may be a good chance that he hadn't yet explored that side of his sexuality in Awakening, even if it was something he was interested in.
I always figured he met Karl after he'd arrived in Kirkwall, since I wouldn't imagine a relationship lasting from before he became a Grey Warden right up until Hawke's second year in Kirkwall being described as the two not being together long.
He actually talks about knowing Karl when he was an apprentice and that they hadn't been together in a long time.
5:30ish
When Anders talks about how Justice comes out when he sees things that used to outrage him and couldn't do anything. I got this over whelming feeling Justice is trying to protect Anders in a sense. When Anders is at the edge he comes out, almost like the blood is on me not you. I could be overly reading into it...
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