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#24126
Lukas Kristjanson

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Being a writer myself I know all too well how I would react if somebody took my character and wrote about her.

You get used to it. You have to, if you do this for a living. We had seven fulltime writers for most of DAI. We each "own" certain characters and plots, but that doesn't mean we are the only ones writing them. The main dialogues, yes, but those are (like everything) evaluated at multiple stages by peers who don't pull punches. And when the characters pipe up elsewhere, in games the size of ours it's simply not possible to jump in to write every interjection/banter at the time. We're usually in each other's heads enough that we can write for the other characters. But sometimes not, so you go in after and check voice, and you bounce it back and forth to satisfy both. Sometimes one of the others suggests a direction that changes how you look at the character. On a meta level, it's the only time I get to "play" a BioWare game unspoiled.

 

So yeah, we are specifically trained to brutally dissect what other people do to the voices of our characters. I won't subject fans to that. But, you know, start drawing a paycheque and the glare from the eye of Sauron turns. Shades help. B)


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#24127
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Welp I'm torn cos I do love this look,

 

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but the practicality of a warrior having long hair, seems outta place, but damn it looks nice. :wacko:

 

I'm picking this hairstyle for my elf mage.


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#24128
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I'm picking this hairstyle for my elf mage.

 

You're going elf mage first then I take it? And romancing Solas, boo hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiss! :P



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I like mr. Lukas so honest and warm... like a pie

#24130
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#24131
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when I first started my fanfic, it was put out there for lack of representation. I had no idea people would read it so much...that wasn't the purpose. I didn't want attention for myself, I just wanted the story to exist so that maybe a teen or younger adult of my race would happen across it...so they wouldn't feel like EYE did growing up..."okay...where do we exist in science fiction"? Because I hope people realize that this is STILL a problem. It also makes me scratch my head because Octavia Butler. I never gave a thought to how other people saw it...not once...at least not while I was creating it. And that was when I was introduced to how wide of a scope people can view things from. That was 2 years ago. I'd say I'm more the better for it. Not trying to go on too far a tangent but felt like sharing some of my perspective.

 

Also, Crim I think you summed up why Josie is kinda ruined for me. I'm trying to wait til the game comes out to form a proper opinion but if they made her syrupy, I'm not going.


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Makes me want to hug her tight! <3


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You're going elf mage first then I take it? And romancing Solas, boo hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiss! :P

 

lol yes, i feel like i'm on trial :P. Sera's for my Adaar.



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No doubt that Sera is who my inquisitor romances first. She does have a bit of a 'little package of murder' crush though.
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#24135
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Leaked DAI soundtrack list  :lol:  

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  1. Dragon Age Inquisition Theme (2:52)
  2. You Are Crying (3:43)
  3. You Are Crying More (1:25)
  4. You Are Still Crying (6:22)
  5. You Will Be Crying For A While (10:49)
  6. Crying Harder (3:21)
  7. I’m Fine I Swear (0:40)
  8. I Lied (4:57)
  9. Crying Again (1:34)
  10. Haven’t Slept For Three Days (15:43)
  11. Dehydrated From Crying (8:14)
  12. You Are Crying Reprise (2:03)
  13. Leliana Shows Up To Sing While You Have Sex (3:12)
  14. And You’re Still Crying (5:49)

 


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#24136
Fiery Phoenix

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I would put that list in a spoiler tag if I were you, Rose.

 

kidding



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I'm going for an elf mage first to romance Sera. I don't want the Insquisitor to be a rogue because Sera already is one, although I guess it would be nice to think that they'd show/teach each other some moves and tricks if they're both rogues.  :D I've never really wanted to play as a qunari or a dwarf (at least not as female), so human female rogue or warrior would most likely be my second run. Or I'll just roll a male Inquisitor and romance Cassandra.  :P



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Also, Crim I think you summed up why Josie is kinda ruined for me. I'm trying to wait til the game comes out to form a proper opinion but if they made her syrupy, I'm not going.

 

Yeah kinda agree with this, like there is nothing at all wrong with that kind of quality but eh it's not my cup of tea, never was one for sugary feels even in life. :P

I'm sticking with Sera happily, might give Jo a run later we'll see I'm kinda reluctant now sorta IDK, maybe it's too early to judge, gut feelings tho.



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Yeah kinda agree with this, like there is nothing at all wrong with that kind of quality but eh it's not my cup of tea, never was one for sugary feels even in life. :P

I'm sticking with Sera happily, might give Jo a run later we'll see I'm kinda reluctant now sorta IDK, maybe it's too early to judge, gut feelings tho.

 

I never ignore my instinct. but...it wouldn't be fair to that character if I just went with it this time. Now...I like sweetness but it really boils to it not being realistic to me. If there is a balance in her character, then we still good.



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I'm going for an elf mage first to romance Sera. I don't want the Insquisitor to be a rogue because Sera already is one, although I guess it would be nice to think that they'd show/teach each other some moves and tricks if they're both rogues.  :D I've never really wanted to play as a qunari or a dwarf (at least not as female), so human female rogue or warrior would most likely be my second run. Or I'll just roll a male Inquisitor and romance Cassandra.  :P

 

I switched from defo a rogue to uh-oh but I want Sera as a perma pick in my party to yunno I should switch it up and play something else. So here I am a reaver warrior now, SPEW babby! :P


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#24141
Fiery Phoenix

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Yeah kinda agree with this, like there is nothing at all wrong with that kind of quality but eh it's not my cup of tea, never was one for sugary feels even in life. :P

I'm sticking with Sera happily, might give Jo a run later we'll see I'm kinda reluctant now sorta IDK, maybe it's too early to judge, gut feelings tho.

Sera won't be fully happy until you've satisfied one prerequisite:

 

Spoiler



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Leaked DAI soundtrack list  :lol:  
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Wow, that's a lot of crying. :lol:

#24143
introverted_assassin

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Just seeing Sera dual-wield because I missed the stream Saturday. Hmm. I might build her like that...maybe not in the first playthrough but hmm.



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I switched from defo a rogue to uh-oh but I want Sera as an perma pick in my party to yunno I should switch it up and play something else. So here I am a reaver warrior now, SPEW babby! :P

 

Lol, I switched too! Originally I thought that my first run would be with a rogue because I love rogues and always play them first. But then I reconsidered because I want to have a good reason to have Sera in my party as much as I can.  :D  Two rogues just ain't that kewl.



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I never ignore my instinct. but...it wouldn't be fair to that character if I just went with it this time. Now...I like sweetness but it really boils to it not being realistic to me. If there is a balance in her character, then we still good.

 

See what I loved about Lels was there was this gritty quality to her, like she can be sweet and adorable when she wanted to be but underneath it she had this uber attractive steel quality. Loved that.


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#24146
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So Lukas, if you're still here, do you have a favorite/preferred Inquisitor race for Sera to romance?



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Lol, I switched too! Originally I thought that my first run would be with a rogue because I love rogues and always play them first. But then I reconsidered because I want to have a good reason to have Sera in my party as much as I can.  :D  Two rogues just ain't that kewl.

 

Rogues are my fav class and I struggled with that decision to switch up for a bit, all my fav Wardens and Hawkes were rogues. But for DAI and to have Sera as a perma pick for me switching to a warrior was the best choice and I don't enjoy playing mages much so warrior was the only option. :P


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Yeah kinda agree with this, like there is nothing at all wrong with that kind of quality but eh it's not my cup of tea, never was one for sugary feels even in life. :P
I'm sticking with Sera happily, might give Jo a run later we'll see I'm kinda reluctant now sorta IDK, maybe it's too early to judge, gut feelings tho.


I think Josie is beautiful but she just doesn't seem to be what I was looking for in this game and I think it goes back to the 'Cass Effect' for me. Sera is way different also but I love the fun reckless attitude, whereas I just haven't been able to get adjusted to the sweetness of Josie. I will romance her on my second game though because I could be surprised.

#24149
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Sera won't be fully happy until you've satisfied one prerequisite:

 

Spoiler

 

Lulz wanna lend me some money? :P

 

This week is the plan, yup I should have time to pop into Gamestop. #DAI will ruin me



#24150
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1st Playthrough (Head Canon playthrough)- Human Warrior x Sera- Human female is always my canon hero and I'm interested in the human noble romancing Sera dynamic since Sera doesn't like nobles.

 

2nd Playthrough- Qunari x Sera

3rd Playthrough- Dwarf x Sera

4th Playthrough- Elf x Sera

 

after that I'll do a Josephine romance playthrough with a female character just don't know what race yet