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[Chanda]

I had to load chrome for it to work. Maybe that's an issue for you as well?

 

I use Firefox and it works fine.

[The Elder King]

@The Elder King: yes I am, are you?

Yup . I'm from Bari.

[Ynqve]

@The Elder King and Zakhar: I use Explorer 11

 

Get Chrome or Firefox, it will improve your life on the internet so much!

[TheOlive]

I have no likes but I agree with you guys! I loved what that moment told you about Duncan, and I was so sad about the Wardens being pushed to the background in DA2. But it also made me wonder what they were up to, something tells me that their part in Inquisition will be great. I just hope they haven't gone completely coo coo for cocoa puffs. I would hate it if we end up as enemies! And I could never kill people like Sigrun, Nathaniel and Carver. I love them too much.

To me that is partly Duncan's fault? All you learn in DAO until Riordan shows up is from Alistair (who obviously has a very idealistic idea). If you go by the facts like Duncan killing Jory and the things Riordan told you (bloodmages, charta thugs etc are welcome) you come more closely to the truth. Hm I wonder if Blackwall knew Duncan or Riordan, seems he must have.

[The Elder King]

@The Elder King and Zakhar: I use Explorer 11

I see. I'm on my phone right now using Chrome. I'll try to use IE on my PC when I get the chance.
I think there might be a thread/forum where you can report this, and I do recall someone else havitn problems with IE as well.

[Potato Cat]

I've never been with anyone bisexual that I know of, but I'll take a shot at the "why" question that Allan brought up.
 
I think if I were to put myself into the shoes of a straight woman (I am a straight woman, so not too hard there) who found herself dating a bisexual man, but not knowing he was bisexual from the get go, and then finding out on a date suddenly that he was bisexual... Let me do kind of a roleplay, here.
 
The setting: At a popular restaurant after seeing a movie, third date.
 
Me: So, Allan, I really liked that movie that we just saw.
 
Allan: I did, too! What did you think about that--
 
*Suddenly interrupted by an attractive gentleman coming up to the table*
 
UP (Unidentified person) Hi Allan! Oh my gosh, I've missed seeing you! How have you been? I hope I'm not interrupting your dinner.
 
Allan: Oh, hi Michael! No, you're not. This is my date, Chanda. Chanda, this is my ex-boyfriend, Michael.
 
Me: Uh, hello...*Thinking to self, "Ex boyfriend? Is he gay? What does he mean, ex boyfriend?"
 
Michael: So, Allan, I have to run, but I really enjoyed seeing you. I'll text you later. Nice meeting you, Chanda.
 
Me: You too.
 
Allan: *watches him leave*
 
Allan: So, what were we talking about? Oh, the movie.
 
Me: He's your ex boyfriend?
 
Allan: Yes! We dated a month or so ago.
 
Me: Umm... I... Am not sure what to think. Are you gay? Why are you here with me?
 
Allan: Oh, I like men and women.
 
Me: *quiet*
 
Allan: Are you alright?
 
Me: Just confused.
 
So anyway, I think it's a matter that as a straight woman, I wouldn't really know how to identify with someone who swings both ways, especially if I was interested in them. It's not a matter of the bisexual being the problem, but a matter of open mindedness for myself. I would feel insecure, constantly wondering if he preferred certain things that I didn't have (like certain genitalia, or six pack abs, or other more masculine features). He wouldn't be the problem, I would be the problem. By my own insecurities. It would take me quite a while to get used to the idea.

I don't think your open mindedness is the problem, just genuine ignorance, (not necessarily a bad thing). They are a lot of biphobic myths and stereotypes around that no one seems to address. We're promiscuous. We flip flop genders. We will cheat on you. We will cheat on you with someone of the opposite gender. We're just gay people who want straight privilege. We're just straight people trying to seem cool. We're just doing it for attention. Bisexuality doesn't exist, dontcha know?

It doesn't help that when we're portrayed in media, (in such rare occasions), that the examples do little to subvert and challenge these stereotypes. Zevran, Isabela and Iron Bull, while great characters, do not get me wrong here, all seem to promote biphobic stereotypes. Other characters in other media later decide they are just gay, or just straight. They treat it as a phrase, (I think the term 'bi-curious' is a big part of this these days). Others just ignore biphobia altogether. One of the big reasons I stopped watching Glee is because the biphobia was just so ridiculous for a show that claimed to be in favour of LGBT rights. In the episode where Blaine questioned whether or not he was bisexual, Kurt launched into a biphobic attack. If this was homophobic, Glee would stretched this into at least a five long episode storyline. But no. Not even a slap on the wrist. No one batted an eye. It's stuff like that that makes people believe these myths, that perpetuates the ridiculous notion that biphobia just isn't a thing. Not only that, the episode suggested Blaine was just 'bar-sexual' for kissing Rachel when drunk.

People don't understand what bisexuality is because the media just isn't representing bisexuality properly. That's the reason you immediately assume the man is gay and not bisexual, whether you realise it or not.

[TheOlive]

@Zakhar: I use that botton but it doesn't work, I click on 'quote' and a white window opens, I write in it then post the message, and... nothing, it turns out to be a new message

You must be using an ad-blocker or something.

[nightcobra]

To me that is partly Duncan's fault? All you learn in DAO until Riordan shows up is from Alistair (who obviously has a very idealistic idea). If you go by the facts like Duncan killing Jory and the things Riordan told you (bloodmages, charta thugs etc are welcome) you come more closely to the truth. Hm I wonder if Blackwall knew Duncan or Riordan, seems he must have.

 

I want to see if Blackwall served together with Loghain if he's spared.

I'd like to know how that scene would unfold.

[Ynqve]

To me that is partly Duncan's fault? All you learn in DAO until Riordan shows up is from Alistair (who obviously has a very idealistic idea). If you go by the facts like Duncan killing Jory and the things Riordan told you (bloodmages, charta thugs etc are welcome) you come more closely to the truth. Hm I wonder if Blackwall knew Duncan or Riordan, seems he must have.

 

I agree. And honestly, what was Duncan thinking? He knew there was a very real possibility for the battle to go bad and he still doesn't tell Alistair and the Warden anything about how to really stop the blight. It's not like as if it was meant to be kept secret from them, they were supposed to know things like that. 

[Zakhar]

I want to see if Blackwall served together with Loghain if he's spared.

I'd like to know how that scene would unfold.

"So you're the one who denied us access to Fereldan?"

"...Yes."

"The Maker truly has an interesting sense of humor."

[TheOlive]

I want to see if Blackwall served together with Loghain if he's spared.

I'd like to know how that scene would unfold.

That's a great idea! Loghain was sent to Orlais after all...

[The Elder King]

@elfadelbosco: this is the forum:http://forum.bioware...-forumbsn-help/
Maybe you'll find a thread where people already discussed this problem.

[Jessihatt]

Well! I wasn't even slightly interested in the possibility of romancing Blackwall to begin with, but since the announcement I'm kind of excited to create a little dwarf lady for him to romance. I don't even like playing as dwarves but I think they would be a cute couple.

All the companions are so intriguing. I don't know where I'm going to find the time to try all these different playthroughs..

[Zakhar]

I agree. And honestly, what was Duncan thinking? He knew there was a very real possibility for the battle to go bad and he still doesn't tell Alistair and the Warden anything about how to really stop the blight. It's not like as if it was meant to be kept secret from them, they were supposed to know things like that. 

Couldn't tell you. Maybe he didn't expect Loghain to do as he did? Maybe he expected the Orlesian Wardens to come to deal with it if things went south. Who knows.

[Wulfram]

I agree. And honestly, what was Duncan thinking? He knew there was a very real possibility for the battle to go bad and he still doesn't tell Alistair and the Warden anything about how to really stop the blight. It's not like as if it was meant to be kept secret from them, they were supposed to know things like that. 

 

I expect he was thinking that they'd go to Orlais to get help from the other Wardens.  He doesn't want to encourage them to throw themselves at the Archdemon and get killed.

[Ynqve]

Couldn't tell you. Maybe he didn't expect Loghain to do as he did? Maybe he expected the Orlesian Wardens to come to deal with it if things went south. Who knows.

 

Whatever the reason, I know my wardens sure would have appreciated knowing about the ultimate sacrifice a bit earlier. 

[Ynqve]

I expect he was thinking that they'd go to Orlais to get help from the other Wardens.  He doesn't want to encourage them to throw themselves at the Archdemon and get killed.

 

I suppose that could be true. But he doesn't even tell Alistair how to contact the other wardens! Though I doubt Duncan ever thought that Loghain would outlaw them.

[TheOlive]

@olive: not that I know of... I have Windows 8 and its default antivirus

The problem is not Win8 (if you don't have high security on) but your browser I think. Check the settings add-ons and so forth there. Try another browser? I use Chrome and it works fine.

[aimo_ahmed]

Aww, I was hoping she'd post here in celebration. But ah well.

 

Like the Eye of Sauron, I've been observing but haven't been able to celebrate much YET (save for a post or two on Twitter & Tumblr) due to chaotic running around; I have a VA gig in an hour's time, aaaargh.

 

So let me leave an oldie that capture the current spirit of things:

 

Toodles, and laters!

[jtav]

I can't wait to run my qunari mage with Blackwall. *rubs hands in glee*

[Chanda]

I just listened to some clips of Rory McCann as Kenny in Just Kenny The Book Group, and then listened to the Blackwall clip again... I swear he really does sound like Rory McCann!

[Zakhar]

I just listened to some clips of Rory McCann as Kenny in Just Kenny, and then listened to the Blackwall clip again... I swear he really does sound like Rory McCann!

And thus we have the question that will drive us insane for a little while.

[Ajna]

I just listened to some clips of Rory McCann as Kenny in Just Kenny, and then listened to the Blackwall clip again... I swear he really does sound like Rory McCann!

A friend of my sisters worked with Rory McCann a few months ago...if only we'd thought about this sooner!