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[Lulupab]

Eh. The character threads seem to be 80% about romances at this point (maybe because we don't know much else about them yet) and I'm not surprised that the m/m option is just numerically not as popular as someone like Cullen, Solas or even Josephine. At the end of the day the threads aren't really a popularity contest, and I'm sure after release there'll be more people who are interested in other aspects of Dorian's character than the romance arc.

 

Some did stop posting after he was confirmed as gay, but I assume that's because a reasonably large proportion of people who are posting in this subforum are doing so because they're imagining or planning future romances, or something. If they only focus on the romances in Bioware's games, that's their decision I guess, and from that perspective I understand the mindset of ignoring a gay character if your overwhelming interest is in female Inquisitors romancing males.

 

(Some of the reactions to Solas or Cullen are pretty bewildering to me regardless, so I've just come to accept that Bioware's games and Dragon Age in particular attract all sorts of fans, and that's fine.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)

 

People need to deal with it, DA2 has made them too reliable on romancing everyone. I like DA:I's approach.

 

I'm either going to enjoy this romance as much as M!Shep/Kaidan or even more! For some reason I liked when the two of them talked about biotics so I'll definitely play a male mage if I'm romancing Dorian to have more stuff in common. 

[jtav]

We are dealing with it, by making alternate romance plans, contributing where we can and staying politely silent otherwise. Character threads are de facto romance threads. It's the same as with the Cass/Cullen threads: some people post less frequently or leave because the character doesn't jive with their planned PCs. So yes, bisexual characters are more popular. Doesn't make them better than Dorian.

 

Heck, I'm still on the fence because I'm no good at creating male PCs and really "hear" my PC with AWR.

[Lulupab]

We are dealing with it, by making alternate romance plans, contributing where we can and staying politely silent otherwise. Character threads are de facto romance threads. It's the same as with the Cass/Cullen threads: some people post less frequently or leave because the character doesn't jive with their planned PCs. So yes, bisexual characters are more popular. Doesn't make them better than Dorian.

 

Heck, I'm still on the fence because I'm no good at creating male PCs and really "hear" my PC with AWR.

 

I was the same. Then I started making male characters a lot and got the hang of it. People who don't experience all romances are missing a lot. As a straight woman F!Hawke/Isabela romance was one of the funniest and appeasing romances I ever played. 

[Ninjasplaycardgames2]

We don't need numbers! We have quality people! (+ Joe)

[Xilizhra]

I was the same. Then I started making male characters a lot and got the hang of it. People who don't experience all romances are missing a lot. As a straight woman F!Hawke/Isabela romance was one of the funniest and appeasing romances I ever played. 

I tried making a male character to romance Anders once, and it fell wholly flat. It works for some people, but not for others.

[Lee80]

There are other romances besides Dorian?

 

 

We don't need numbers! We have quality people! (+ Joe)

 

I see what you did there.  

[outatime]

So from the interviews discussing Dorian, they've made it pretty clear that a lot of the reason for Dorian's label as a pariah comes partially by choice. You know, because while he could choose to stay quiet about the corruption in Tevinter, he doesn't. And as far as being gay, it doesn't seem like the problem is likeing guys, it's the fact that he's not willing to go find a woman as well in order to continue the family line.

 

So I was just wondering, would you guys agree that, based on that, Dorian would probably be the type to not be willing to hide his relationship with the Inquisitor from the rest of the group? No right or wrong answer, obviously, I was just thinking about ways the different romances might differ, and I started thinking about this because I could see certain LIs possibly wanting to keep things quiet, but Dorian... Personally, I can't see Dorian having any interest in that.

 

So what do you guys think?

[Joe25]

We don't need numbers! We have quality people! (+ Joe)

Did someone call me? 

[Lee80]

So from the interviews discussing Dorian, they've made it pretty clear that a lot of the reason for Dorian's label as a pariah comes partially by choice. You know, because while he could choose to stay quiet about the corruption in Tevinter, he doesn't. And as far as being gay, it doesn't seem like the problem is likeing guys, it's the fact that he's not willing to go find a woman as well in order to continue the family line.

 

So I was just wondering, would you guys agree that, based on that, Dorian would probably be the type to not be willing to hide his relationship with the Inquisitor from the rest of the group? No right or wrong answer, obviously, I was just thinking about ways the different romances might differ, and I started thinking about this because I could see certain LIs possibly wanting to keep things quiet, but Dorian... Personally, I can't see Dorian having any interest in that.

 

So what do you guys think?

I agree.  He will not enter into a relationship he has to hide.  I can imagine he's tired of feeling the need to suppress who he really is, and wants to live boldly.  That being said, I don't think he'd be trying to flaunt his personal life either, but if someone asked...  He totally wouldn't have an issue with some PDA either I bet! 

[jtav]

So from the interviews discussing Dorian, they've made it pretty clear that a lot of the reason for Dorian's label as a pariah comes partially by choice. You know, because while he could choose to stay quiet about the corruption in Tevinter, he doesn't. And as far as being gay, it doesn't seem like the problem is likeing guys, it's the fact that he's not willing to go find a woman as well in order to continue the family line.

 

So I was just wondering, would you guys agree that, based on that, Dorian would probably be the type to not be willing to hide his relationship with the Inquisitor from the rest of the group? No right or wrong answer, obviously, I was just thinking about ways the different romances might differ, and I started thinking about this because I could see certain LIs possibly wanting to keep things quiet, but Dorian... Personally, I can't see Dorian having any interest in that.

 

So what do you guys think?

I do see him being very "I am what I am" (does that make the Inquisitor Georges?). He's a man who knows who he is and what he stands for. I think he'd despise someone who wanted to keep the romance a secret.

[outatime]

I agree.  He will not enter into a relationship he has to hide.  I can imagine he's tired of feeling the need to suppress who he really is, and wants to live boldly.  That being said, I don't think he'd be trying to flaunt his personal life either, but if someone asked...  He totally wouldn't have an issue with some PDA either I bet! 

 

Well, now I really want to see him engaging in a little bit of PDA. Partially for the other companions reactions, but also because I bet he'd be all pleased with himself about it. And he'd probably be amused if the Inquisitor got flustered by it.

[Hellion Rex]

Well, now I really want to see him engaging in a little bit of PDA. Partially for the other companions reactions, but also because I bet he'd be all pleased with himself about it. And he'd probably be amused if the Inquisitor got flustered by it.

Lol, I can hear Bull cheering him on, while Sera thinks it's sickeningly adorable.

[JadePrince]

Well, now I really want to see him engaging in a little bit of PDA. Partially for the other companions reactions, but also because I bet he'd be all pleased with himself about it. And he'd probably be amused if the Inquisitor got flustered by it.

 

*prayer circle for the ability to kiss your LI any time you want*

[outatime]

Lol, I can hear Bull cheering him on, while Sera thinks it's sickeningly adorable.

 

I can see Cassandra pitching a fit about "appropriate behavior" while secretly thinking it's adorable.

[Lee80]

Yes, lets hope the kissing bit works like it did in origins.  Though, it sounds like they are limiting such interactions to camps/base.  We can still hope though! 

[outatime]

Yes, lets hope the kissing bit works like it did in origins.  Though, it sounds like they are limiting such interactions to camps/base.  We can still hope though! 

 

I suppose they don't want us getting frisky over the corpses of our enemies. I have no idea why. There are few settings as romantic as a burning field beside a dragon corpse. 

 

Oh well. As long as we have the opportunity to actually kiss our LI outside of the one or two cutscenes like in DA2, I suppose I'll get over it.

[Chrys]

Yes, lets hope the kissing bit works like it did in origins.  Though, it sounds like they are limiting such interactions to camps/base.  We can still hope though! 

 

Hmm, but in Origins we could only kiss Morrigan and Alistair out of camp  ...Actually, I have no idea if Leliana could be kissed outside - I never did that one.

[Sixsmith]

I can see Cassandra pitching a fit about "appropriate behavior" while secretly thinking it's adorable.

 

Cassandra: You guys need to stop kissing every two seconds. It is improper on a battlefield, especially during a battle. There are times for that, in private, and now is not one of those times! and you're distracting me *blush* I don't see how one person can take so much cute.

 

If I ever role a female Inquisitor (I probably will for Cullen) I want there to be options to ogle Cullen with Dorian. Like, with him actively participating or maybe even instigating it.

 

Dorian: Have you ever noticed how firm his buttox is?

 

Femquisitor: Oh? Who— *Follows line of sight* OH. Wow. Such firm. Many round. Very grope. Lemme touch.

 

Dorian: No, stop! You'll frighten him.

 

Cullen: Huh? What?! What is going on? Why are you two just standing there?! *Wild deer eyes* Wait, are you two...? *Notices Inquisitor grabby motions* BY ANDRASTE! *Runs off flustered*

 

Dorian: GODDAMMIT. MAKER PLEASE!

[JadePrince]

Cassandra: You guys need to stop kissing every two seconds. It is improper on a battlefield, especially during a battle. There are times for that, in private, and now is not one of those times! and you're distracting me *blush* I don't see how one person can take so much cute.

 

If I ever role a female Inquisitor (I probably will for Cullen) I want there to be options to ogle Cullen with Dorian. Like, with him actively participating or maybe even instigating it.

 

Dorian: Have you ever noticed how firm his buttox is?

 

Femquisitor: Oh? Who— *Follows line of sight* OH. Wow. Such firm. Many round. Very grope. Lemme touch.

 

Dorian: No, stop! You'll frighten him.

 

Cullen: Huh? What?! What is going on? Why are you two just standing there?! *Wild deer eyes* Wait, are you two...? *Notices Inquisitor grabby motions* BY ANDRASTE! *Runs off flustered*

 

Dorian: GODDAMMIT. MAKER PLEASE!

 

Someone needs to post that fan comic... I can't find it. The "I'd bang that like a door in a hurricane" one. 

[ladyofpayne]

So pity we (girls) can't touch this.

[Chrys]

So pity we (girls) can't touch this.

 

Your we is a big generalization. I'm a woman and I'm beyond excited about romancing Dorian in my first playthrough with my awesome male PC *shrugs*

[Joe25]

Spoiler

So pity we (girls) can't touch this.

Some role playing and a lot of time in character creator they can. Just remember your an elf girl who is a very heavy smoker.  

[Hellion Rex]

Someone needs to post that fan comic... I can't find it. The "I'd bang that like a door in a hurricane" one. 

20 minutes of hunting through all the fanart in this enormous thread.

 

 

http://siriusdraws.tumblr.com/

[Trophonius]

So I was just wondering, would you guys agree that, based on that, Dorian would probably be the type to not be willing to hide his relationship with the Inquisitor from the rest of the group?

I think if he could, he would probably even try to introduce the Inquisitor to the in-laws back in Tevinter, regardless of their evident disapproval.

[Parkimus]

20 minutes of hunting through all the fanart in this enormous thread.

 

- snip -

 

http://siriusdraws.tumblr.com/

 

Haha thanks for posting this, it was funny!