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[meanieweenie]

I'm going to ready myself to be happy with just about anything they'll toss our way. Even if it's random scenery concept art. That way if it's anything more I'll be pleasantly surprised.

That being said... oh sweet baby Andraste, please give us something substantial to dissect ad nauseum!

[LolaLei]

Right now I'd like the name and possible occupation of our protagonist, so we can at least address him/her properly lol.

[brushyourteeth]

The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...

So... here's some strangeness for you folks.

Last night, for I don't know how long, I had a dream about DA3. More to the point, it focused on Cullen. I can't recall the specifics of it -- really the lines that were said -- but I'll say what I can remember.

1) When Cullen appeared, it wasn't in DAO or DAII form. It was in more of a.... realistic type of depiction -- for lack of a better word -- so I'd say it was what my mind figured he'd look like in the Frostbite 2 engine. And yes girls (and guys?) he was still attractive. When I saw him in my dream -- I think I was sort of "hovering" over the events -- I said "Damn... Cullen looks badass and awesome".

2) He was present at some sort of meeting between Mages and Templars, Seekers and the Divine, and... maybe other people? I dunno.

Basically what happened was there was arguing. A LOT of arguing. And some anti-Mage higher up in the echelons of the Templar Order spoke up about how he didn't understand how anyone could say they shouldn't crack down on the Mages and be strict.

To my surprise, Cullen spoke up. With a slight tremble in his voice, he gave a one-liner that completely destroyed the Templar's argument.

Sadly as I said I cannot recall the specific lines mentioned in this dream sequence. All I do recall was that it was using somewhat archaic wording and that it definitely conveyed a sense of guilt on his part and a real understanding of what truly needed to be done.

I wonder if it's one of my prophetic dreams. They've been known to happen to me before, and usually I can recall them in full detail. Shame that this was one of the exceptions.

That's not strange at all - around here, we have Cullen dreams all the time. 

... just kidding. Sometimes I have to propogate the creepy fangirl persona just for fun.

Sounds like your brain's on the right frequency if anything from the Inquisition leak is correct (besides the title)! I do really appreciate that you see Cullen's badassery, because I think a lot of that gets lost in the squee's that he seems to be more famous for lately. As if guys are intimidated by this pixelated knight just because a few girls find him attractive.

So it's cool that you're more mature than that.   Especially since DG's shock at finding out about all the lady-fans also centers around the fact that Cullen's just this character, a minor one, that tells this unique story about a guy who has every reason to hate mages but still struggles against the compulsion to hold a grudge against them forever. That's pretty much the appeal most of us see. Others like to jump on the bandwagon and make a lot of noise. A few others are just horny and deranged. Most of us, um, just want to see the some closure to his story, and just want to see the poor guy have the satisfaction of finally knowing friendship, love, and a life of purpose that won't involve the slaughter of small populations.

[LolaLei]

Brush, you summed that up perfectly!

[R2s Muse]

meanieweenie wrote...

I'm going to ready myself to be happy with just about anything they'll toss our way. Even if it's random scenery concept art. That way if it's anything more I'll be pleasantly surprised.

I am, too.  I'm just excited to hear anything new about the game or the world or whatever. Even just the sentence, "Yup, like we already said, there definitely will be a DA3" pleases me!

That being said... oh sweet baby Andraste, please give us something substantial to dissect ad nauseum!

My favorite new Thedosian oath!

[R2s Muse]

brushyourteeth wrote...

The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...

So... here's some strangeness for you folks.

Last night, for I don't know how long, I had a dream about DA3. More to the point, it focused on Cullen. I can't recall the specifics of it -- really the lines that were said -- but I'll say what I can remember.

1) When Cullen appeared, it wasn't in DAO or DAII form. It was in more of a.... realistic type of depiction -- for lack of a better word -- so I'd say it was what my mind figured he'd look like in the Frostbite 2 engine. And yes girls (and guys?) he was still attractive. When I saw him in my dream -- I think I was sort of "hovering" over the events -- I said "Damn... Cullen looks badass and awesome".

2) He was present at some sort of meeting between Mages and Templars, Seekers and the Divine, and... maybe other people? I dunno.

Basically what happened was there was arguing. A LOT of arguing. And some anti-Mage higher up in the echelons of the Templar Order spoke up about how he didn't understand how anyone could say they shouldn't crack down on the Mages and be strict.

To my surprise, Cullen spoke up. With a slight tremble in his voice, he gave a one-liner that completely destroyed the Templar's argument.

Sadly as I said I cannot recall the specific lines mentioned in this dream sequence. All I do recall was that it was using somewhat archaic wording and that it definitely conveyed a sense of guilt on his part and a real understanding of what truly needed to be done.

I wonder if it's one of my prophetic dreams. They've been known to happen to me before, and usually I can recall them in full detail. Shame that this was one of the exceptions.

That's not strange at all - around here, we have Cullen dreams all the time. 

... just kidding. Sometimes I have to propogate the creepy fangirl persona just for fun.

Sounds like your brain's on the right frequency if anything from the Inquisition leak is correct (besides the title)! I do really appreciate that you see Cullen's badassery, because I think a lot of that gets lost in the squee's that he seems to be more famous for lately. As if guys are intimidated by this pixelated knight just because a few girls find him attractive.

So it's cool that you're more mature than that.   Especially since DG's shock at finding out about all the lady-fans also centers around the fact that Cullen's just this character, a minor one, that tells this unique story about a guy who has every reason to hate mages but still struggles against the compulsion to hold a grudge against them forever. That's pretty much the appeal most of us see. Others like to jump on the bandwagon and make a lot of noise. A few others are just horny and deranged. Most of us, um, just want to see the some closure to his story, and just want to see the poor guy have the satisfaction of finally knowing friendship, love, and a life of purpose that won't involve the slaughter of small populations.

brush, this is another one of those posts that I need to just point to and say, "This." Why do people like Cullen? Why do they not? What's the big deal?  

"^This."

[brushyourteeth]

LolaLei wrote...

Brush, you summed that up perfectly!

Thank you, thank you - it's a good day!! 




Also, everyone needs to know how awesomely Battlebloodmage just defended us in the M/M Romance thread. click here for awesome!

[R2s Muse]

LolaLei wrote...

Here we go:

"Bioware Dragon Age: A Look Ahead

Room: Room 301/302
Start: 12:00PM
End: 12:45PM

Welcome back to Thedas, Adventurer. You are invited to join a panel discussion and open question-and- answer session with BioWare, makers of Baldur’s Gate and Mass Effect. Listen to the creative minds behind Dragon Age lore and learn more about your favorite factions; from Templars to Apostates, Grey Wardens to Qunari. Executive Producer Mark Darrah and Creative Director Mike Laidlaw will be joined by other members of the Dragon Age team to talk about the future of the franchise and answer your questions.

You have the chance to uncover more about one of the most-popular RPG titles in history, so don’t ignore the Calling."

I'm so stoked that they'll be talking about DA this weekend!! Cue baited breath...

[brushyourteeth]

*blushes*

... I just love Cullen *SO* much, you know?

[R2s Muse]

brushyourteeth wrote...

Also, everyone needs to know how awesomely Battlebloodmage just defended us in the M/M Romance thread. click here for awesome!

Battlebloodmage wins the internets today!! 

[R2s Muse]

brushyourteeth wrote...

*blushes*

... I just love Cullen *SO* much, you know?

It's OK... take a deep breath and then tell us again how you feel... 

[brushyourteeth]

R2s Muse wrote...

brushyourteeth wrote...

*blushes*

... I just love Cullen *SO* much, you know?

It's OK... take a deep breath and then tell us again how you feel... 

Haha. Okay, I want to stay up all night talking to him about lyrium addiction. And then straighten his hair.

... just kidding. 



So, of all the places we're going to visit in Thedas (everyone remember the map from last year's NYCC?), which country do you think Cullen would be most fascinated with?

[R2s Muse]

brushyourteeth wrote...

R2s Muse wrote...

brushyourteeth wrote...

*blushes*

... I just love Cullen *SO* much, you know?

It's OK... take a deep breath and then tell us again how you feel... 

Haha. Okay, I want to stay up all night talking to him about lyrium addiction. And then straighten his hair.

... just kidding. 

LOL For some reason the beginning of Leader of the Pack keeps running through my head, and I'm waiting for you sing:
"I met him at the chantry door...
He turned around and smiled at me
You get the picture? (yes, we see)
That's when I fell for (the knight-captain cullen)"

So, of all the places we're going to visit in Thedas (everyone remember the map from last year's NYCC?), which country do you think Cullen would be most fascinated with?

Hmm, of course I've spent the most time thinking about his response to Orlais. Sort of a combination of revulsion  and confusion over their high falutin ways and his deeply ingrained prejudices.

Hmm... given his... issues, though, I suppose Tevinter might be the most interesting. Seeing him react to the extreme, extreme of how mages can be integrated in society would be fascinating. I wonder if he'd be irritating and pontificating about how the Chantry is clearly in the right, and how allowing mages to have such power is the perfect example of what not to do. But I'd also love to see him be grudgingly introspective about it, perhaps meeting a highly placed, free mage and seeing that he/she is really no danger to anyone. That could make for some fun "questioning beliefs"-like discussions with him. 

Modifié par R2s Muse, 17 octobre 2012 - 04:25 .

[meanieweenie]

brushyourteeth wrote...
Also, everyone needs to know how awesomely Battlebloodmage just defended us in the M/M Romance thread. click here for awesome!

Battlebloodmage -

[CuriousArtemis]

brushyourteeth wrote...

LolaLei wrote...

Brush, you summed that up perfectly!

Thank you, thank you - it's a good day!! 




Also, everyone needs to know how awesomely Battlebloodmage just defended us in the M/M Romance thread. click here for awesome!

I'm sorry guys, when she made that bizarre comment I wasn't even thinking of the Cullen thread  I couldn't figure out why she was talking about people not liking Cullen as bi LI .... in the M/M thread.

[CuriousArtemis]

LolaLei wrote...

mayrabgood wrote...

Oh that sounds like a pretty interesting dream. I've had prophetic dreams too which is kind of scary. But I sure wish I could have one about Cullen hehe

I've had one or two Cullen dreams, but they've never been epic like that one. What's cool is it's not unreasonable to imagine that something along those lines could actually happen involving Cullen.

Well my Cullen dream consisted of tragic romance between Cullen and someone he would canonically hate, so don't feel so bad 

Plot?! Who needs it  Apparently all I need is romance and dramz.

[Danny Boy 7]

Really I think Orlais or Tevinter is where he might be most interesting as a character (also likely the reason he hasn't been a companion so far). Orlais is the center of all he believes in and loves while also housing the extravagant, gluttonous (can't remember the word I'm thinking of) corrupt society that is the empire. In Tevinter he'd be met with all of his fears and instead of having someone or something to contradict it he'd have the proof all around him, seeing the worst parts of mage society.

Either way I think Cullen is going to be a bit irritating to anti-Chantry or just anti-preachy people but I think he also has the biggest room for change, he'll always be a templar I think, I mean when I think Templar I don't think of Alistair or Gregoir I think of Cullen arguably the worst Templar in Origins (attitude wise) but when DA2 came I saw him in a different light he was the sane one simply tortured by his experiences and forced to realize life (especially in a Bioware game) isn't black and white.

[Danny Boy 7]

Do you guys think any of these guys will show up? Specifically the elf or Qunari?

[LolaLei]

I like the Elf, she reminds me of Jack from Mass Effect.

[CuriousArtemis]

Where is that from?

[R2s Muse]

I've heard speculation that that early mock up could parallel some of the leaked companions. Could that be Sera and Iron Bull (or whatever the name...?)?

[R2s Muse]

motomotogirl wrote...

Where is that from?

IIRC, it was from an early, playable mock up of either DA:O or DA2 that the devs put together as they were developing their early ideas.

[CuriousArtemis]

I don't see how it could have anything to do with DA3 then, although the elf looks super cool... if that's the Iron Bull, he'd better clean up a bit before joining my party lol

[Shades_Of_Pale]

I remember people saying that that was some concept art for DA2. Maybe they(elf and qunari) were going to be companions (in the DLC that was cancelled) but now they will be in DA3?

[LolaLei]

If Merrill had been bad ass like that, then she would have probably been my Hawke's canon love interest lol.