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[T3hMerc]

 So, I've been trying for about two weeks to play this game. I don't seem to be able to. Here's why:

• Party Composition makes me uncertain as to what class I should play
• I want to pick an Origin that complements my romance but is also fun
• I don't wanna play a Dwarf and **** a human because that will make me laugh too hard

I want to Romance Morrigan and Alistair. I want to play through the game three times. I want my class to make sense with my Origin. This is INFURIATING. 

Female City Elf Rogue is a really cool character, and I like it a lot. Common sense here says I should bone Alistair. But why would my Elf who has been oppressed by Humans her whole life want to bone one just because he's British and sexy? 

Male Noble Human is also a cool character. Playboy Nobleman turned Hero when his family gets betrayed, I can totally get behind that. But I just don't like the feel of a Rogue coming from that background and really, why would Morrigan want to be involved with that guy? He's handsome and heroic and powerful, sure. But Morrigan doesn't seem like she'd respect that. 

The Mage origin is also really cool, but I just don't know how that character should be built or played. Elves get the nicest bonus, but I don't want my Rogue and my mage to be identical. I suppose I could play a male Elf, but they just look too pretty for me. So, Bioware Social. Can you help me manage my myriad neuroses and play this ****ing game? 'Cause I really want to. 

[galelabriel]

1st off - the Dwarf stories are amazing. I recommend you do one them as a playthrough without a Romance. Dwarf Noble is all kinds of awesome and pretty much universally well liked, I enjoy the Dwarf Commoner as well though.

With that out of the way I would say to just play through the game. Do the romances you want to do. Don't over think it. They are good stories. Personally, I romanced Alistair with Human Noble and I romanced Morrigan with a Human Noble and Human Mage playthrough. A lot of people like to romance Alistair with an Elven Mage from what I've read. Make him fall for the double wammy... Elven and Mage. As for Morrigan wanting to "bone" someone or not... she always ends up wanting to bone someone during the last part of the game... you'll see. I love the Morrigan romance. There is some great dialogue there. Get the Morrigan dialogue fix if you are on the PC.

[galelabriel]

Morrigan respects power. No problem there. Nobles can be Rogues. A lot people feel that that doesn't make sense, but it does. A Cunning, Charismatic, Noble rogue makes perfect sense to me.

[cJohnOne]

I was going to mention that I liked the music in Origins.

[Kavatica]

T3hMerc wrote...

Female City Elf Rogue is a really cool character, and I like it a lot. Common sense here says I should bone Alistair. But why would my Elf who has been oppressed by Humans her whole life want to bone one just because he's British and sexy? 

Male Noble Human is also a cool character. Playboy Nobleman turned Hero when his family gets betrayed, I can totally get behind that. But I just don't like the feel of a Rogue coming from that background and really, why would Morrigan want to be involved with that guy? He's handsome and heroic and powerful, sure. But Morrigan doesn't seem like she'd respect that. 

The Mage origin is also really cool, but I just don't know how that character should be built or played. Elves get the nicest bonus, but I don't want my Rogue and my mage to be identical. I suppose I could play a male Elf, but they just look too pretty for me. So, Bioware Social. Can you help me manage my myriad neuroses and play this ****ing game? 'Cause I really want to. 

Okay well, I could argue with you about how each and any of these characters could easily fall in love with Alistair and Morrigan and vice versa, but this is really a story you have to write in your head as you play the game and get to know your companions and figure out what kind of personality you want your PC to have. The simple solution would be to have your Female City Elf Rogue romance Zev. They will have a ton in common. Create a female Cousland to romance Alistair. They will have a ton in common. Create a male mage with apostate leanings to romance Morrigan and they will have a ton in common. Have your Cousland rogue romance Leliana if you think Morrigan shouldn't be interested in a noble. Problem solved!

And as someone else suggested, even if you think playing a dwarf who romances a human is hilarious, you should at least play through the origin stories because they are brilliant. 

Modifié par Kavatica, 29 mars 2012 - 06:26 .

[commanderVal]

I agree that the Dwarven Origins are amazing but they just don't have a credible romance. Whenever I play Dwarves I don't pay much attention to my squad except for those that cannot be romanced so I end up with a foreveralone Dwarf which is all good anyway.

My primary Warden is a male human noble as is evidencent from my avatar. He always romances Morrigan because to me, it seems just right. Morrigan is attracted to power and those that can exercise it. Who better to know power than one born into it? I don't see Morrigan being too into Dwarves so Prince Aeducan will have to make do with Mardy.

The female City Elf is a pretty neat Origin, but I would probably end up pairing her with Zevran. She could be attracted to Alistair, sure. I know how the awkward, chivalrous guy act goes with the ladies. Not that anybody's acting.. seriously..

The Mage is one of the most powerful classes you can play too. If you do it right, you could probably solo the game on most difficulties. However, it comes down to your tastes in the end. I play a destruction oriented mage who prefers to fight on the front lines whereas a couple of friends I know play the role of puppeteer quite well, healing and employing crowd control spells from a safe distance. I guess I'm just not a very good mage.

[r3dKrypt0nite]

The class should be the most important decision you make when starting out regardless of race. Any race works with the classes assigned to it.

For me a human noble being trained as a rouge would make more since then being a warrior. Nobles would have being trained in a smarter style combat while not putting themselves in to much danger instead of just charging in and holding a line. They would make some one beneath them to do that.

I'd go with something other then a mage on your first play through because you get 2 as companions. Keep both in your party but build them complelty different so you can see what spells you'd like to focus on.

Also: Morrigan is hot so you should bang her no matter what class/race you play.

Modifié par r3dKrypt0nite, 30 mars 2012 - 03:47 .

[commanderVal]

r3dKrypt0nite wrote...
Also: Morrigan is hot so you should bang her no matter what class/race you play.

This man speaks the truth!

[PGaither84]

Quick answer? Don't have your city elf stereo type humans like humans stereo type elves.

Allow her to be cautious around Alistair, but as you play, it will makes sense. Don't force it. As with every RPG, when dialog comes up, ask yourself what your character would do. If you want to force the romance, you can't but don't come back crying about how unrealistic it was.

If, as you play the game, you think your character shouldn't get involved with Alistair, then don't.

[T3hMerc]

So, I finally managed a playthrough and it was FANTASTIC! I went with a Male Human Mage, romancing Morrigan and it was really very cool. I loved the feel of rolling around with Morrigan, Sten, and my Dog. I even got a decent ending! Now I'm trying for a second playthrough as either a Cousland Female or a Tabris female. How bad is it to have two sword and board dudes in one partY?

[Kavatica]

T3hMerc wrote...

So, I finally managed a playthrough and it was FANTASTIC! I went with a Male Human Mage, romancing Morrigan and it was really very cool. I loved the feel of rolling around with Morrigan, Sten, and my Dog. I even got a decent ending! Now I'm trying for a second playthrough as either a Cousland Female or a Tabris female. How bad is it to have two sword and board dudes in one partY?

It's not bad - but it can make some things difficult. My first playthrough I was a DE sword and board warrior. And I pretty much always take Alistair everywhere. But we managed. It's easier if you take Wynne and Leliana with you though (to heal/open locks).

[Kavatica]

commanderVal wrote...

I agree that the Dwarven Origins are amazing but they just don't have a credible romance. Whenever I play Dwarves I don't pay much attention to my squad except for those that cannot be romanced so I end up with a foreveralone Dwarf which is all good anyway.

This is so true. Except if you are female Aeducan you at least get Gorim for a while. But yeah, the dwarves are shortchanged. Too bad Varric wasn't around to romance in DAO. 

I honestly do not see Alistair's personality as an act. Maric was exactly the same. The self-deprecating awkward sense of humour runs in the family. And yes, women find that attractive. We probably always will. If you can make me laugh, you will win me over. Look at all the average looking comedians out there dating models. Seriously - sometimes it ain't just about looks.

[T3hMerc]

Female Human Rogue seems like a fun way to bone Alistair. Downsides:

Can't use the cocky Voice, which I love for a Rogue
Has to wear basic Leather Armor for a while which looks like balls
Harder to name a female character
I REALLY like Male Cousland Rogue as a dude

Also, for my Warrior... Should I roll a second Cousland or an Aeducan?

(I also will miss Tabris story...)

Modifié par T3hMerc, 05 avril 2012 - 03:10 .

[Kavatica]

T3hMerc wrote...

Female Human Rogue seems like a fun way to bone Alistair. Downsides:

Can't use the cocky Voice, which I love for a Rogue
Has to wear basic Leather Armor for a while which looks like balls
Harder to name a female character
I REALLY like Male Cousland Rogue as a dude

Also, for my Warrior... Should I roll a second Cousland or an Aeducan?

(I also will miss Tabris story...)

The cocky voice is the best. I used aggressive for my Cousland Rogue which was awesome in battle but not so fun everywhere else. 

Harder to name a female character? Seriously? Why? Try picking up a book you are reading and using one of the female names in there. I named my last rogue Catelyn because I was reading Song of Ice and Fire. But I never have an issue with names.

Also really? About the leather armour? I love it. But I think it looks weird on male characters. So there you go. All a matter of perspective.

For your warrior - play a female Tabris. Best origin story. I loved it. 

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

Tabris is worth playing twice, as the male and female versions of the Origin have a split story. You'll be able to guess where if you play it once.

If you're going to go Cousland for your rogue, I think it's worth making your warrior a different Origin. But then I think it's worth playing every Origin up to Ostagar, if only for the sake of the extra gameplay.

[T3hMerc]

Tabris Warrior doesn't make ANY sense. To me, I hadn't even considered it.

http://www.escapistm...gon-Age-Origins

So, with the advice of the fine folk from this thread I have been able to get one playthrough done and it was REALLY fun. I played a Male Human Mage romancing Morrigan which I really enjoyed. Now, I need to decide what to do next. The things that appeal to me for this playthrough are the following

-City Elf Female Rogue, Romancing Alistair

-Noble Human Rogue/Warrior, Romancing Alistair/Morrigan (depends on gender)

-Noble Dwarf Male Warrior, Romancing NO ONE

-A possible reroll of my Mage

All of which have several problems.

The City Elf romancing Alistair feels a bit off. Not to mention that there's not much room for variance within Rogue, so playing multiple Rogues is unappealing.

The Noble I'm just completely wracked with indecision over. I can't make a single choice there.

Noble Dwarf Male Warrior seems a poor decision for a second playthrough because I really want to see the Alistair 'mance. The whole Aeducan thing is SUPER cool, I wanna play it. But... nyeh.

Reroll would be ALMOST pointless

I have played every Origin up to Ostagar at this point.

[Kavatica]

T3hMerc wrote...

Tabris Warrior doesn't make ANY sense. To me, I hadn't even considered it.

http://www.escapistm...gon-Age-Origins

So, with the advice of the fine folk from this thread I have been able to get one playthrough done and it was REALLY fun. I played a Male Human Mage romancing Morrigan which I really enjoyed. Now, I need to decide what to do next. The things that appeal to me for this playthrough are the following

-City Elf Female Rogue, Romancing Alistair

-Noble Human Rogue/Warrior, Romancing Alistair/Morrigan (depends on gender)

-Noble Dwarf Male Warrior, Romancing NO ONE

-A possible reroll of my Mage

All of which have several problems.

The City Elf romancing Alistair feels a bit off. Not to mention that there's not much room for variance within Rogue, so playing multiple Rogues is unappealing.

The Noble I'm just completely wracked with indecision over. I can't make a single choice there.

Noble Dwarf Male Warrior seems a poor decision for a second playthrough because I really want to see the Alistair 'mance. The whole Aeducan thing is SUPER cool, I wanna play it. But... nyeh.

Reroll would be ALMOST pointless

I have played every Origin up to Ostagar at this point.

Trust me. Tabris warrior makes complete and total sense. It is actually explained in the Origin story how she learned her skill. You really can't make these kinds of conclusions before you have played the story through.

[T3hMerc]

If I run a warrior, I want to do Sword and Board. This sort of means having Alistair along is a poor idea. I DO like Tabris, but Tabris MUST be Female, as far as I'm concerned.

[Kavatica]

Shadow of Light Dragon wrote...

Tabris is worth playing twice, as the male and female versions of the Origin have a split story. You'll be able to guess where if you play it once.

If you're going to go Cousland for your rogue, I think it's worth making your warrior a different Origin. But then I think it's worth playing every Origin up to Ostagar, if only for the sake of the extra gameplay.

This.

[T3hMerc]

So my playthroughs look like:

Human Mage (Male)
City Elf Warrior (Female!)
Human Noble Rogue (Male)
Dwarf Noble Warrior  (Male)

AM I DOIN' IT RIGHT?

I never thought I'd favor men in an RPG

Modifié par T3hMerc, 05 avril 2012 - 04:19 .