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[franciscoamell]

There was an editorial about it posted a few pages back.
 
Personally, I don't find it anymore progressive to ignore every queer character's sexuality than it's progressive to make every queer character revolve around their sexuality. There's been ten queer love interests in Dragon Age so far. Nine of those make it a complete non-issue. I think it's great to have a character who's sexuality is important, especially when it fits within the context of the narrative and when it's not the sole defining characteristic. Because sexuality is important. It's important to me and it's important to Dorian. It's part of what made me who I am and part of what made Dorian who he is. Demanding that every queer character approach it identically and nonchalantly is reductive, especially when that's already in place as the rule rather than the exception.

First of all, let me say I love your username.

I'll respectfully disagree with you. I see my own sexuality as a very small detail of myself and I think if more people saw it as only that, there'd certainly be less hate and prejudice. I'm on my second playthrough and now rethinking how I feel about Dorian and the ither characters. I really wanted to like Dorian because since I never liked anything about IB (rethinking that too though), Dorian would be my only choice if I wanted to play as a gay guy like I am irl. So cause he was handsome and had other interesting features I just ran with it but after actually playing the game I realized his personality didn't attract me much and his story was very different from what I expected. It's ok. Not something that appeals to me, but ok. Just happy they ran with this type of story now so they can try something new with the next gay male LI. :3 I'd like someone closer to Sera to whom it seems being gay matters not at all.

Sorry to bring negativity into the thread.

[(Disgusted noise.)]

First of all, let me say I love your username.

I'll respectfully disagree with you. I see my own sexuality as a very small detail of myself and I think if more people saw it as only that, there'd certainly be less hate and prejudice. I'm on my second playthrough and now rethinking how I feel about Dorian and the ither characters. I really wanted to like Dorian because since I never liked anything about IB (rethinking that too though), Dorian would be my only choice if I wanted to play as a gay guy like I am irl. So cause he was handsome and had other interesting features I just ran with it but after actually playing the game I realized his personality didn't attract me much and his story was very different from what I expected. It's ok. Not something that appeals to me, but ok. Just happy they ran with this type of story now so they can try something new with the next gay male LI. :3 I'd like someone closer to Sera to whom it seems being gay matters not at all.

Sorry to bring negativity into the thread.

There's nothing wrong with being disappointed with a character or romance because it didn't go how you wanted. I'm incredibly disappointed in Bull's romance, personally, although I love him as a character. I just think it's important to make the distinction that something not being what we hoped for doesn't mean it's wrong or bad. And being a stigmatized minority does affect how someone views and interacts with the world, whether that someone is aware of it or not and for some more than others, which is why I think it's a good thing that ten percent of queer characters acknowledge that fact when they've personally faced that stigma within the fictional world they inhabit.

[carlo angelo]

 

The best gay power couple in Thedas. 

 

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"Win."

 

 

 

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Sorrell: "...Why he touching my man? WHERE HE GOIN' WITH MY MAN!?"

 

Your Inquisitor looks gorgeous and deliciously evil.

[daveliam]

I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but I just learned Varric's nickname for Dorian.  At first, I was like, "Woah, you don't know him like that...." and then I literally paused and laughed out loud.  Good to see hints of the old Varric in the game.  And Sparkler just fits Dorian somehow. 

[Hellion Rex]

[Hellion Rex]

[ladyofpayne]

Bug

[cardinalally]

Bug

 

My first thought:

 

Dorian: SERA!!!! What did you put in my shampoo

 

Sera: Laughing as she runs away

[Hazegurl]

I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised by Dorian's romance. I wish I had more content with him but It wasn't what I expected and that is a good thing. And now for viewing pleasure. The hottest couple in Thedas. DantalionXDorian.

 

[d4eaming]

Haha, I am so in love with Dorian's character that I reloaded my game because the chat with... what's her face wasn't triggering on my current character.

 

My save I had to go back to it right after the introduction. Fail. Both of my Qunari had no trouble triggering his personal quest and getting the first kiss, and while I could continue with either of them just fine (and will, eventually) I am really digging this rogue right now.

 

Good thing I don't work tomorrow. The things I do for a fictional, ridiculously fabulous gay mage.

 

Dalish rogue archer.

 

Dorian, those bedroom eyes...

 

My Qunari mage can't wait.

[droitdivin]

I just had a lol moment: 

I: Let's do something interesting.

D: Let's find Cassandra and pretend we're talking about her, it will drive her mad!

[Maiafay]

Speaking of Cassanda and Dorian, any chance that banter could be uploaded? I can't seem to find it. I'm one of the unfortunate ones whose banter is rare, *sigh*. It'll be nothing, then rapid fire banter for two instances. Then nothing again. I even tried taking just two companions in hopes they HAVE to talk to each other. Which worked kinda with Dorian and Cole, but only for one conversation.

 

Then it was crickets again.

[(Disgusted noise.)]

Speaking of Cassanda and Dorian, any chance that banter could be uploaded? I can't seem to find it. I'm one of the unfortunate ones whose banter is rare, *sigh*. It'll be nothing, then rapid fire banter for two instances. Then nothing again. I even tried taking just two companions in hopes they HAVE to talk to each other. Which worked kinda with Dorian and Cole, but only for one conversation.

 

Then it was crickets again.

I'm looking forward to Dorian/Cassandra too since they're my two favorites (there's also the only pair I've found who actually speak to each other like rational adults most of the time). I actually got the most out of them because I literally took them with my on every single mission, but anyway, I'm pretty sure the Youtube channel that's been posted a lot in this thread will eventually get around to posting all of them. He just put up Bull/Varric, Cassandra/Cole, Dorian/Blackwall, Varric/Solas, and Vivienne/Bull.

[Maiafay]

Oh, and Dorian and Solas too. Since I'm a mage, I rarely take more than one more...and you know whose spot that is, lol.

[droitdivin]

Oh, and Dorian and Solas too. Since I'm a mage, I rarely take more than one more...and you know whose spot that is, lol.

 

 

I'm looking forward to Dorian/Cassandra too since they're my two favorites (there's also the only pair I've found who actually speak to each other like rational adults most of the time). I actually got the most out of them because I literally took them with my on every single mission, but anyway, I'm pretty sure the Youtube channel that's been posted a lot in this thread will eventually get around to posting all of them. He just put up Bull/Varric, Cassandra/Cole, Dorian/Blackwall, Varric/Solas, and Vivienne/Bull.

I will have to wait for the Solas/Dorian YT video, seeing as I will not take Solas with me. He is incredibly rude to me, the serpent!

[d4eaming]

Speaking of Cassanda and Dorian, any chance that banter could be uploaded? I can't seem to find it. I'm one of the unfortunate ones whose banter is rare, *sigh*. It'll be nothing, then rapid fire banter for two instances. Then nothing again. I even tried taking just two companions in hopes they HAVE to talk to each other. Which worked kinda with Dorian and Cole, but only for one conversation.

 

Then it was crickets again.

That one isn't a banter, it's a dialogue when you initiate conversation with him and choose "let's do something interesting."

[WindFury]

Spoiler

"You are dull and I hate you. I hope it ends soon."  Awwwww, stop it you x3

[Burnouts3s3]

So, by now, many are familiar with Dorian being an exclusive romance to male inquisitors and his gay orientation. To the uninitiated, Dorian Pavus is a romance option for only male inquisitors and will not be romancable with female. This stirred a lot of controversy with some video game commenters applauding this decision. Other video game commenters, such as MundaneMatt, question why Dorian was advertised as a gay character to begin with and whether it should matter at all.https://www.youtube....h?v=jnFyn5lZF3I

 

Before, many video game commenters raise the question of whether the presence of homosexuals should even be raised as an issue. Many say that “you should write gay characters; you should write great characters who happen to be gay.” Indeed, homosexuality or bisexuality doesn’t even become an issue when romancing Iron Bull, Sera or Josephine. However, what happens when the character’s homosexuality is integral or makes up a large part of the character, such as Dorian?https://www.youtube....h?v=LVkaJV-IQl4

 

Do you believe Bioware made a good representation of gay characters when they wrote Dorian? Was it forced? Was it heavy-handed? Was it too on the nose? What are your thoughts? 

[Hazegurl]

I don't think his sexuality makes up a large part of who he is, at least not to me. We had one quest dealing with his father and that was it. He won me over with his charm and his love for his country. Unlike Anders he didn't sit around excusing every wrong committed. He acknowledged it but felt there was some hope. He didn't play the victim either.  I admire the fact that he becomes determined to do more. He doesn't just want to be the boyfriend of the Inquisitor. 

[pastabender]

I think visibility is incredibly important in today's society which is still not as accepting as people think. Hiding someone's sexuality but saying 'it is there' is basically like don't ask don't tell.

I agree it doesn't define a person, but it doesn't mean it's effect on that person and other people shouldn't be explored. One day, visibility will not be important when homosexuality is completely accepted. But that is still not the case.

I haven't finished Dorian's romance yet but from what I've seen, it really is very good. I've definitely seen parallels to his life in my own which I think helps me connect

Spoiler

(obviously no blood magic involved)

[Lee80]

I'm not going to lie, as much as I truly madly love Dorian-his romance content was extremely lacking.  The Iron Bull got so much more content then him!  I'm really annoyed at the fact his romance arc pretty much is over in the early game, and his only other scene of importance before the ending is not even romantic in nature.  Sigh...  He's still one my favorite characters of the game, but his content needs a serious upgrade and I hope it gets some well deserved attention in any story dlc that comes out eventually!

[Vita Brevis]

Just saw the "break up" option. Can't handle it... 

 

Srsly, it hurts like a mother, don't repeat my mistake - it's not worth it.