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[teh DRUMPf!!]

The whole conversation leading up to killing the old smith in Redcliffe; especially if Zevran and Alistair are with you. "Or how about we just leave him alone? Old man, drunk, harmless? Any of these ring a bell?"

 

That's funny. I had a character who did that, and responded to Alistair with something down the lines of: "Is that reason to kill him, or not kill him?" Alistair is like: "! ... not kill him??" Anyway, I didn't change my mind on it. So after Alistair was done complaining, he absolutely lays that guy out flat on the ground with Shield Bash and taunts him a few times before he finally dies!   Gotta love gameplay/story segregation.

[Cobra's_back]

I don't get the hate for Isolde. She seems to be one of DAO's more maligned characters. And the blood ritual is hideous. Just the idea of bleeding from magic is disturbing. I wonder what that feels like. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I think. Perhaps there is someone, but not her.

 

Is it hate or plain disgust? Isolde the poor dear ashamed of having magic in her family. She did the only thing a good woman like her can do and allow the whole town to turn into ghouls. 

 

She couldn't tell the truth. She was okay with a few more bodies to feed her son's new demon buddy. I'm sure she thought she could get a new staff. She forgot to warn the town that her son's Ghouls were going to attack them. We also know this didn't happen overnight. It had been going on for a while.  

 

It is true she would never forgive herself if something happened to Teagan. I guess she had no problem letting all the staff and town people die.

 

I never let her die. Wish I could but can't. I really think this lady shouldn't be above the law. She should have faced some kind of charges. I always like to give her a hard time and expose her for what she is. Then I save her and her son but wish I could have sent her to jail.

[Cobra's_back]

The final battle

The warden's funeral

The warden survival ending and seeing Fergus again was a very special moment. I really think they did a great job showing the love in that family.

[Lucy Glitter]

"And here we have the Puppeteer!"
 
"Tell us Warden, how will the Orlesians take our nation from us? Will they issue commands though this would be prince?
 
Love that moment.

Oh, definitely. When it cuts to The Warden waltzing in with their crew. Great moment. Simon Templeman is a fantastic VO artist.

  

I don't know. Probably something to do with Oghren. My true "bro" of DAO. Not Alistair. They did right by giving me another cool dwarf in DA2.

Him and Zevran are he ultimate odd couple. Oggie is the best, especially his final talk with you before Archdemon.

  

I once had Zevran with me in the Ashes quest, and while everyone was expressing how overwhelming it was to stand before the ashes, Zevran just said unimpressed: "Nice vase."

HA HA! I still laugh heartily at Sten's, "Congratulations, you've found a waste bin." In such a deadpan voice. Always bring him for that comment.

[Corker]

3. "Ma serannas, friend. You may have no clan, but you are Dalish still." - Ariane in Witch Hunt. I played my Mahariel as deeply grieving her exile, so this affirmation of her Dalish-ness really struck a chord.

 

2. My Brosca's Ultimate Sacrifice.  'Archdemons killed real good.'  'S what's being a Warden's for.

 

 

1. "If you could go back, would you? Would you turn down being the hero of Ferelden?" - Ariane again, to Mahariel.  Having the opportunity to answer it gave that PC's story a sense of closure that wasn't there after Awakening.

[luna1124]

I have a lot of them throughout the game....My favorite scene might be first when Archy is killed, and then Teagan after the big bang on the tower....the darkspawn running away....

[sylvanaerie]

I have a lot of them throughout the game....My favorite scene might be first when Archy is killed, and then Teagan after the big bang on the tower....the darkspawn running away....

 

Oh, yea the Teagan scene is one of my favorites too, for so many different reasons (not the least of which is that he's my favorite NPC in the franchise).  But it has far more impact on a US ending, and if you flirted with him in Redcliffe.

 

OH and seeing Bryce in the Gauntlet on a Cousland.  There are some people you wish weren't dead, or you would give ANYthing to spend 5 more minutes with them, so I could totally relate to this scene.  And bawl like a baby each time I see it.  Tearing up now just thinking about it.

 

There are too many to count, and the impact of some is dependent on what origin/gender and/or options you took in the game.

[Jaison1986]

Oh, yea the Teagan scene is one of my favorites too, for so many different reasons (not the least of which is that he's my favorite NPC in the franchise).  But it has far more impact on a US ending, and if you flirted with him in Redcliffe.

 

OH and seeing Bryce in the Gauntlet on a Cousland.  There are some people you wish weren't dead, or you would give ANYthing to spend 5 more minutes with them, so I could totally relate to this scene.  And bawl like a baby each time I see it.  Tearing up now just thinking about it.

 

There are too many to count, and the impact of some is dependent on what origin/gender and/or options you took in the game.

 

Don't you dare to start it! "My dearest child..." That line just kills me.

 

My Cousland actually got pretty pissed. He knew it was just another test, and that the gauntlet was just playing with his head. But it didn't stop it from hitting him were it hurt the most.

[wiccame]

Oh, yea the Teagan scene is one of my favorites too, for so many different reasons (not the least of which is that he's my favorite NPC in the franchise).  But it has far more impact on a US ending, and if you flirted with him in Redcliffe.

 

OH and seeing Bryce in the Gauntlet on a Cousland.  There are some people you wish weren't dead, or you would give ANYthing to spend 5 more minutes with them, so I could totally relate to this scene.  And bawl like a baby each time I see it.  Tearing up now just thinking about it.

 

There are too many to count, and the impact of some is dependent on what origin/gender and/or options you took in the game.

These....

also Tamlen in the gauntlet

Leaving Bryce and Eleanor....'Go pup and know we are proud of you both' and 'goodbye my darling' I am usually bawling at that. I head cannon beating the ---- out of Duncan after that.

In witch hunt returning to the cave as a dalish, just standing in the entrance and Arienne apologising for bringing you back to the place of such sorrow. Then standing in front of the mirror, I have a moment of silence...

When Alistair tells the warden he hopes she will be the last woman he ever sleeps with, after you cure Eamon and you choose, but you are going to be king. His reply. 'I never thought I'd meet a woman like you, but if you want to end it now before it goes any further'

and many more....

[Chashan]

If it hasn't been brought up before:

 

Killing Connor, due to Isolde's VO.

 

She does magnificent work there, far as I am concerned, as much as she is ridiculed elsewhere.

 

 

 

"You will pay for this, human!"

 

One of the reasons I like Dalish origin best: something in the way of active animosity towards Duncan. And of course, pay he does later on.

[Tommy6860]

I am particularly fond of the Alistair/Morrigan interactions, they are funny though she's a bit mean to him. But if there's one time where I laughed really hard, it was when we first set out for Lothering after acquiring Morrigan and then the Mabari I saved at Ostagar runs into the scene. After defeating the DS attack, I decide I don't want the dog and Alistair bemoans my decision. I then said (paraphrasing) that he can take care of the dog.

 

Morrigan then says, "How odd, we now have a dog and Alistair is still the dumbest one on the party.", to which the dog gives a "happy bark".

[Dutchess]

If it hasn't been brought up before:

 

Killing Connor, due to Isolde's VO.

 

She does magnificent work there, far as I am concerned, as much as she is ridiculed elsewhere.

 

Agreed. The Teagaaahhn is brought up a lot, and I get why, but she is amazing and heart-breaking during that scene. I don't think she is a nice woman at all, but there she is a desperate mother begging you not to kill her child. Hard not to feel sympathy there. 

 

The Gauntlet's references to your past are great as well. I both love the question of the Guardian and the person most important in your origin story appearing. Bryce Cousland was mentioned, but Tamlen's appearance impressed me as well. My Dalish was desperate to keep searching for his friend, and he still felt guilty for abandoning the search. Seeing him appear later as a shriek shocked me as well.

[Lucy Glitter]

3. "Ma serannas, friend. You may have no clan, but you are Dalish still." - Ariane in Witch Hunt. I played my Mahariel as deeply grieving her exile, so this affirmation of her Dalish-ness really struck a chord.

 

2. My Brosca's Ultimate Sacrifice.  'Archdemons killed real good.'  'S what's being a Warden's for.

 

 

1. "If you could go back, would you? Would you turn down being the hero of Ferelden?" - Ariane again, to Mahariel.  Having the opportunity to answer it gave that PC's story a sense of closure that wasn't there after Awakening.

 

Those small moments where your origins tragedy are recognised makes it all hit home. The Gauntlet T.T no matter which origin I choose, i'm getting emotional. Tamlen and Cousland Papa are my favourites.

 

Oh, yea the Teagan scene is one of my favorites too, for so many different reasons (not the least of which is that he's my favorite NPC in the franchise).  But it has far more impact on a US ending, and if you flirted with him in Redcliffe.

 

OH and seeing Bryce in the Gauntlet on a Cousland.  There are some people you wish weren't dead, or you would give ANYthing to spend 5 more minutes with them, so I could totally relate to this scene.  And bawl like a baby each time I see it.  Tearing up now just thinking about it.

 

There are too many to count, and the impact of some is dependent on what origin/gender and/or options you took in the game.

 

Oh, that, and the party's reaction if you are negative about your past when The Guardians asks you if you feel guilty/bad. Ahh...

[sylvanaerie]

Or you tell him "None of your damn business" which I have said on a couple of Couslands.  Most of the other interactions had less impact on me.  Jowan's is especially weird if you know he's still alive in the cell in Redcliffe.  Leske and Trian had zero emotional impact on me, maybe because I dislike the dwarven origins (though I like the Commoner much better than the Noble).  Tamlen's appearance as a shriek hit me harder than his Gauntlet appearance, and Shianni's was...meh.

 

Cousland, definitely, for me was the most impactful, but then I usually play my Cousland as a 'daddy's girl' (or boy), sort of an innocent who has to grow up and shoulder a huge burden, and the talk with him fits so well the roleplay.

[Remmirath]

Siding with Caridin, definitely. I love that one. I've had characters who side with Branka instead, of course, but I didn't like that nearly as much, although it worked much better for those characters. Having Shale along makes it even better. 

 

Actually, I'm quite fond of the Deep Roads in general, especially from the point you witness the horde on. 

 

Breaking the werewolf curse is another good one, and I like Uldred's speech in the end of the Circle Tower as well (though that's partially because I find some aspects of it funny, in a good way). I also enjoy the whole Fade segment. 

 

The appearances in the Gauntlet are also usually good, although for me, that depends a lot on how important they were to my character. It has the intended impact with some, but not with all of them. I also like the entrance to Haven and wandering about in it; it has good atmosphere. 

 

Finally returning to the Alienage as a City Elf is good, too. 

 

I also liked how ominous things felt before the march to Denerim the first time, and the surprise of the whole dark ritual. The very end of the game also felt appropriately triumphant. 

 

For whatever reason, Redcliffe is the one area that I don't have any particular fondness for. It's not bad, but nothing about it really stands out to me, unless you count the Sacred Ashes quest as being part of it (and I don't usually think of it that way, since I usually do that as the last thing and often end up doing Redcliffe as the first). 

[s17tabris]

Decapitating Vaughan in the CE origin and ultimate sacrifice ending.

[Lucy Glitter]

Decapitating Vaughan in the CE origin and ultimate sacrifice ending.

 

I love his comment if you leave him in his cell, calling you a fat cow if you're female. Ha ha haaa.

[Jordan]

"How about a generous kick in the face?"

[teh DRUMPf!!]

 Another moment I enjoy is defiling the Urn of Ashes.

 

*take pinch of ashes*

cue in: heroic music theme ~ yay!! =D

*empty vial into urn*

cue in: grimdark music!! =O

 

And then the Guardian comes in and whines: "Oh no! The ashez!"

 

... and then I kill him.

 

How fun.

[mopotter]

Far too many, it's pretty amazing how much there is.  Even things i didn't like were still well done, imo.

 

But for all the years I played, this one is a fairly recent moment.  I always fought my way out of prison.  The idea of sitting around waiting for the group to rescue me was just something I didn't want to do.  Until I did it.  Now I LOVE it.  They are so funny and entertaining.  I don't have a favorite couple, they are all funny from Wynne and Zev with Zev doing the talking to Morrigan and Wynne with Morrigan doing the talking.    Now I always wait.

 

I am also am very fond of Alistair giving the Warden a rose, simply reminds me of my husband.  And talking to Leliana about shoes and hats which makes me laugh.

 

Serous moments The Brood Mother still gives me the creeps along with Hespith's poem giving me shivers and not the good ones.

[Lucy Glitter]

Serous moments The Brood Mother still gives me the creeps along with Hespith's poem giving me shivers and not the good ones.

 

The entire lead up to The Broodmother is amazing. That is top notch gaming moment.

[DubVee12]

There are several but off the top of my head...

 

Duncan when he realizes the beacon was lit but no help was coming.

 

Alistair's/Anora's speech before the charge at Denerim. Although they're mostly the same, I prefer Alistair's. Just feels right, I guess.

 

The cut scenes of the dwarves, mages, and elves gathering for the final battle.

 

Taking Loghain back to Ostagar and listening to his conversations with Wynne.

[gottaloveme]

return to Ostagar in total and particularly finding Cailan's body - thinking now perhaps not fave but certainly emotional. Look away if you don't like Alistair - when he says maker's breath but you're beautiful and then wanting to spend the night together. Mod moment DahliaLynn's sleep until dawn

Also

• conversation with Lolly about Al's prowess in the tent
• Wynne teasing Al
• whenever someone lets you know you've made a difference in their life (companion quests)
• Shale's pigeon fixation
• anyone but Morrigan teasing Al
• The Dog
• Howe's begrudging acknowledgement saying Bryce would be proud of his daughter
• gaining Sten's respect
• and finally, consensus in the landsmeet (achieved only once)