From a few pages back, but I'm still catching up.
jenovan wrote...
I can't decide if I feel like the Dalish origin is rushed or not -- but is it just me, or does Duncan come off as a bit of a douche? At least, a lot more so than the CE, HN or mage origins? :| I guess in the other origins, he's saving your ass, but for the DE, it can just feel like he's pulling you away unwillingly.
I've heard a lot of people say this, but I personally I don't really mind it. Duncan says the taint will kill you if left untreated and that the process of joining the Wardens will cure you. To me that seems like a good reason to go with him, but perhaps some might roleplay that they could find another way or that they don't believe him.
The odd part is that Duncan uses the Right of Conscription if you refuse to go willingly. I'm not sure why Dalish Elves would acknowledge that authority. As explained by Levi Dryden, the government of Ferelden granted the Wardens the authority to use conscription. It makes sense for him to use it on mages, city elves and human nobles since they are all subject to that government. The Dalish, however, do not obey that government. Maybe the Wardens have seperate agreement with the Dalish granting them conscription rights on the elves as well?
From my perspective, human noble is the one where he comes off as a douche. He's blackmailing your dad with your life. He also blackmails you with your mom's life, as Eleanor doesn't announce she's staying behind until after you agree to go with Duncan. Up until that point, you're under the impression that joining the Wardens is the payment he demands in exchange for saving your mom's life, and by the time you find that your mom plans to die anyway you've already made the deal. Plus there is the fact that the exit is right beside you. Why not tell Duncan to stuff it and just sneak out on your own? He claims the castle is surrounded, but you already fought through a whole pile of Howe's soldiers so you're clearly capable of fighting more. Or if you're a rogue you have stealth.
I tend to think the City Elf origin actually gives the best rationalization for why Duncan would force you to join the Wardens.
I should mentioned however that I haven't played the dwarf origins, so I can't compare those. (Don't hurt me, dwarf fans! Dwarf characters are on my to-do list.)
Aroihkin wrote...
11.5, and I didn't leave the elbowpad for last this time!
Thankfully, coloring this thing shouldn't be too horrible. *dooms self by saying so*
Meh, I spam this sh*t too much, lol. Ah well, it's helping the page-count?
I don't think you post too much, these are fascinating to watch. Doing this in Paint is just impressive. :happy:
Modifié par Arundor, 20 mai 2010 - 09:49 .