So I'm easing in to the DA side of things after getting bored with ME. I played a Cousland a long time ago, and I'm looking for something different. I've narrowed it down to the two dwarves and a mage, but I'm still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices. Any suggestions?
Dwarf Commoner, Dwarf Noble, or Elf Mage
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, avril 14 2013 05:02
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Posté 14 avril 2013 - 05:08
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male or female? I love playing the mage either as an elf or human. But the dwarf commoner was good, liked her homecoming. I am now playing female dwarf noble and am still in Ostagar.
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Posté 14 avril 2013 - 05:23
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Well you can get 25 gold in Dwarf Noble if you side with I think Dice and then sell off to a merchant before you hit the deep roads. I also took part in the proving with my 2-hander while waiting for my ceremony.
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Posté 14 avril 2013 - 06:33
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My favorite origin is the Dwarf Commoner. Yes, Dwarf Noble can net you a good amount of $$ if you choose to do so, but there's something just compelling about the DC story to me.
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Posté 14 avril 2013 - 06:44
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Trying not to respond in such a way as to make this a "favorite origin" thread. I played with a dwarf commoner all the way through DAA and loved it, but I've discovered that playing through with elves the last two games how superfluous the dwarves seem in Ferelden unless you play one. Most of the game is Topside anyway. For sure if "different" is what you're looking for, the dwarf origins are that, and the commoners the most striking, the nobles being the most closely tied to the dwarf main plot storyline.
If you mean "different" as in gameplay rather than game story experience, I'd say the mages have the most different combat- much different tactics and some different game story options too. Dwarf rogues and fighters are pretty much the same as human and elf ones, though dwarf lady dual wielders... Mm mm mm
If you mean "different" as in gameplay rather than game story experience, I'd say the mages have the most different combat- much different tactics and some different game story options too. Dwarf rogues and fighters are pretty much the same as human and elf ones, though dwarf lady dual wielders... Mm mm mm
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Posté 15 avril 2013 - 06:40
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The Dwarf Commoner and Elven Mage are actually my two favorite origins after the City Elf Origin. =)
1) I personally think the dwarf commoner has some of the most diverse and compelling role-playing options in the game. The way you can talk to your boss, sister, best friend, guards, merchants, "clients," nobles and Duncan can make for a very complex character and unique storylines.
Dwarves are also very cool by their own merit, though I think there's something more compelling about the commoner. If you're looking for something "different," the dwarf commoner is arguably the most removed from the main story. (A lot of people argue that the Dalish protagonist is the most removed from the main story, but the dwarf commoner never interacted with the surface, humans, darkspawn, or elves before the game's start.) So being a poor dwarf going to the surface for the first time can give your character a lot of interesting personal challenges to overcome.
2) The elven mage is also a lot of fun. The origin is not only emotionally charged (as both you and a childhood friend are put in some very difficult situations) but it gives you the least amount of childhood information, so you have a LOT of freedom to explain why your character became who s/he is.
From a gameplay perspective, elves get bonuses to willpower and magic, and mages are easily the strongest class in the game. From a role-playing perspective, Ferelden discriminates against elves and mages. By being an elf and a mage (and possibly a woman), you have created the most hated character in the game. It creates a lot of interesting roleplay opportunities, both for headcanon and in-game interactions. =)
Hope that might have helped.
1) I personally think the dwarf commoner has some of the most diverse and compelling role-playing options in the game. The way you can talk to your boss, sister, best friend, guards, merchants, "clients," nobles and Duncan can make for a very complex character and unique storylines.
Dwarves are also very cool by their own merit, though I think there's something more compelling about the commoner. If you're looking for something "different," the dwarf commoner is arguably the most removed from the main story. (A lot of people argue that the Dalish protagonist is the most removed from the main story, but the dwarf commoner never interacted with the surface, humans, darkspawn, or elves before the game's start.) So being a poor dwarf going to the surface for the first time can give your character a lot of interesting personal challenges to overcome.
2) The elven mage is also a lot of fun. The origin is not only emotionally charged (as both you and a childhood friend are put in some very difficult situations) but it gives you the least amount of childhood information, so you have a LOT of freedom to explain why your character became who s/he is.
From a gameplay perspective, elves get bonuses to willpower and magic, and mages are easily the strongest class in the game. From a role-playing perspective, Ferelden discriminates against elves and mages. By being an elf and a mage (and possibly a woman), you have created the most hated character in the game. It creates a lot of interesting roleplay opportunities, both for headcanon and in-game interactions. =)
Hope that might have helped.
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Posté 15 avril 2013 - 01:25
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The dwarf commoner has the chance to get some truly lovely dialogue with Morrigan. No one else has that chance. It's one line, but it's a good line. You also get Rica as a sister, who is just plain awesome. As has been said above, there are a lot of callbacks to your origin story when you return to Orzammar.
The dwarf noble origin has an impressive number of call backs as well. You also get Gorim as a side kick which is great if you are playing a prince. If you are putting notches on your bedpost, the male dwarf noble has more opportunities for casual sex than anyone else in game. But if you are playing a princess, Gorim is maddening. Just FYI. As noted the dwarf noble can get more starting cash and Gorim will give you a discount on what he sells and a premium on what he buys.
Both dwarven origins have absolutely lovely origin stories.
The elf mage has the most hated background in all of Ferelden. You also get to have plenty of interaction with Jowan. That is great if you like Jowan. One of my unrequited and unfilled requests for a mod is to be able to give him icy underwear.
The dwarf noble origin has an impressive number of call backs as well. You also get Gorim as a side kick which is great if you are playing a prince. If you are putting notches on your bedpost, the male dwarf noble has more opportunities for casual sex than anyone else in game. But if you are playing a princess, Gorim is maddening. Just FYI. As noted the dwarf noble can get more starting cash and Gorim will give you a discount on what he sells and a premium on what he buys.
Both dwarven origins have absolutely lovely origin stories.
The elf mage has the most hated background in all of Ferelden. You also get to have plenty of interaction with Jowan. That is great if you like Jowan. One of my unrequited and unfilled requests for a mod is to be able to give him icy underwear.
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Posté 16 avril 2013 - 03:51
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Female elf looks better, and can learn arcane warrior skill so will be a better fighter as well,
and will also have some mage tricks up her bra
and will also have some mage tricks up her bra
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Posté 16 avril 2013 - 05:32
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jtav wrote...
So I'm easing in to the DA side of things after getting bored with ME. I played a Cousland a long time ago, and I'm looking for something different. I've narrowed it down to the two dwarves and a mage, but I'm still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices. Any suggestions?
I think all the Origins are interesting, and you should check them all out when you get the chance. They give you a glimpse into the different societies and cultures, and there are small changes in the storyline depending on the Warden you are. As for which particular Origin might suit you, the Dwarven Noble was fun, but my favorite is the Elven Mage; it even gives you more than a few chocies to shape who your protagonist is and how he (or she) views the world.
