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[R2s Muse]

Hi Cullen fans. Was wondering if anyone would like to briefly describe the reasons for Cullen's popularity.

Just looking for enlightenment, because I have always been verrrrry surprised by the extent of his popularity and don't quite understand it. I played the games (as a mage, too lol) I know who he is, and read the FAQ for this thread, but I'm curious to understand what it is about him that is apparently so loveable.

I just don't see it, but when I see all of you guys I feel like I'm missing out on something lol?? Thanks in advance.

Wow ! You read the FAQ!!! Wow.

You know, it could also just be that he's not your cup of tea, and that's also cool. Different strokes and all that.

For another perspective, you may want to read the article linked in the OP under "What is a Cullenite?" By Chachi vas Bobinks.

[LolaLei]

He caught my eye back in Origins, when he responded so defensively to what he perceived as a threat. The fact he'd survived continued torture was compelling. I've seen and worked with soldiers recovering from PTSD; it's a terrible travail. It saddened me, how Cullen reminded me of those guys when we met him during the broken Circle.

And then he showed up in DA2. He was stronger, more seasoned. You could tell he'd healed but never forgot. You could tell he had real scars but he was determined and bold and thoughtful, in ways you hadn't seen during the Circle events. It made me think, how much he'd grown and been shaped by his experiences. It made him interesting, in ways only a few of the characters were. I wanted to get to know him better.

But he completely wow'ed me during the final scenes in DA2, hands down. He makes strong, bold assertions, defying Meredith directly to support my Hawke. He doesn't back down, to the point he picks up a blade to fight alongside my girl. And when it was all said and done, he nodded and knelt in respect to her, too. To me, it said a great deal -- this was a man of conviction, of forthright courage, of real and pronounced character. And I wanted to know him even more.

I was glad when he was announced as a main character in Inquisition, because I'll finally get the chance I've been waiting for since Origins. To me, Cullen is fascinating. He's not a stale character who's remained unchanging through numerous scenes and experiences. He's dynamic, willing to think past the immediate black and white answer, to challenge even those in authority if it means defending what he believes to be right. He's downright INTERESTING and I still want to get to know him better.

October can't come soon enough, imo.

THIS! Except in mine he let my pro-Mage Hawke 'n' co escape.

I did encounter him in the Mage origin but much later on. I thought his crush on the female Mage Warden was sweet but to me it only really served to make his torture at the hands of blood mages/demons more poignant because trapped in that pink cage you can see just how drastically his personality changes in that moment. Tbh he didn't make a huge impact on me until DA2 for the same reasons I quoted above. It's only really in light of completing DA2 and knowing that he's an important part of DAI that his story in DA:O really comes into it's own and serves as the catalyst from which his character grew and developed.

He's overcome (and presumably continues to) fight through so much adversity, the guy has had it hard for years but he didn't go raving mad or become a red Lyrium addled Templar, he didn't even rebel with his other Templar brothers and sisters, he stood his ground, found his moral compass again and has found himself within a position of power in the Inquisition.

[PrincessSparklefists]

Hi Cullen fans. Was wondering if anyone would like to briefly describe the reasons for Cullen's popularity.

Just looking for enlightenment, because I have always been verrrrry surprised by the extent of his popularity and don't quite understand it. I played the games (as a mage, too lol) I know who he is, and read the FAQ for this thread, but I'm curious to understand what it is about him that is apparently so loveable.

I just don't see it, but when I see all of you guys I feel like I'm missing out on something lol?? Thanks in advance.

For me (and I think it seems the case for a lot of us here) in DA:O, I was intrigued but not interested, if that makes any sense. I thought his crush on my PC was sweet, but I never gave him much thought beyond 'the pink cage guy', especially since I was utterly smitten with Alistair by that point!
Then in DA2, I got interested. In a game where many of the mages seemed psychotic and the Templars were either inhuman (Alric) or pushovers (Emeric), Cullen was refreshingly...human I guess. He had doubts and fears about what he was doing, and sometimes he crossed the boundaries of what my PCs felt was morally acceptable (his early opinions of mages, for example) yet I never felt he was unjustified for what he felt, after what happened in DA:O. When act 3 rolled around, I honestly cheered when he stood up to Meredith. For me, by that point, Cullen symbolises what the Templars should be, knowing what both sides are capable of, yet working to bring peace between them, and above all protecting the innocent (I have a thing for Lawful characters) Then I found this forum and people were thinking along the same lines as me (I've lurked here for a long time ) so I don't know, it kinda blossomed from that too.
There are a bunch of other reasons too (like tall, blond and handsome being a preference of mine ) but I won't get into them now. Plus, most of this comes from speculation and stuff, so I completely get why some people don't like him or are neutral towards him.

[Potato Cat]

 

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I really hope she's as Disney Princess-esque as her fan artists seem to like to draw her.

[LolaLei]

I really hope she's as Disney Princess-esque as her fan artists seem to like to draw her.

I hope that she's really over the top and Orlesian, lol.

[ilikesocks]

I like Cullen because -insert good reason- and he's so -complimentary trait-

 

I mean, I don't know! He just induces certain feelz! I'm so proud of him, and I don't even know what he's been doing lately in his...fictional universe... *cough* He's come so far, our darling Cullen!

[Potato Cat]

Many at BioWare, including myself, recognize that choice is important.  I don't know what the breakdowns of the race restrictions are or how severe, but I can definitely say that orientation choice definitely exists.

This is good news for me. The important thing for me is that everyone could have a choice. If we take race out of the equation, I definitely feel it should be at least 2/2/2.

[Potato Cat]

I hope that she's really over the top and Orlesian, lol.

See now I really hope she's Antivan. But you already knowing her name suggests to me you know she's probably Orlesian.

[LolaLei]

See now I really hope she's Antivan. But you already knowing her name suggests to me you know she's probably Orlesian.

Not necessarily, I just want her to be ridiculously OTT and the epitome of Orlesian nobility.

[LolaLei]

I like Cullen because -insert good reason- and he's so -complimentary trait-

I mean, I don't know! He just induces certain feelz! I'm so proud of him, and I don't even know what he's been doing lately in his...fictional universe... *cough* He's come so far, our darling Cullen!

Lol, I feel really proud of him too. Weird to feel like that about a fictional character.

[The Elder King]

About Potato Cat's post that mentioned Allan's new post, Lola, it was in the same link I posted in this page .

[Char]

So I just noticed this on my FB. I would print screen but I can't work out how on my chromebook...

Anyway, it certainly gets my hopes up!

 

Dragon Age Keep an eye out on our official channels, as we'll be announcing more followers very soon.

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[Potato Cat]

 

So I just noticed this on my FB. I would print screen but I can't work out how on my chromebook...

Anyway, it certainly gets my hopes up!

 

Dragon Age Keep an eye out on our official channels, as we'll be announcing more followers very soon.

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I'm loving that they're saying followers and not companions. 

[ilikesocks]

Bit OT but does anyone have a link to the Dwarf Warrior demo? It's been removed from YouTube. I tried to play it from my favorites on Twitter and was super sad to see it gone.

[alwayshungry]

 

So I just noticed this on my FB. I would print screen but I can't work out how on my chromebook...

Anyway, it certainly gets my hopes up!

 

Dragon Age Keep an eye out on our official channels, as we'll be announcing more followers very soon.

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I hope it's Dorian. 

[Phate Phoenix]

I hope it's Dorian. 

 

Fingers crossed!

 

I really doubt they'll be revealing Cullen, or any other specialist, any time soon. The majority of the audience does not care who the guy controlling your army is, you know? Better leave that for later. (I'm actually expecting some group reveal, where Scribbles, Leliana, and Cullen are all given a small blurb, but it's mostly about how agents work.)

[R2s Muse]

Bit OT but does anyone have a link to the Dwarf Warrior demo? It's been removed from YouTube. I tried to play it from my favorites on Twitter and was super sad to see it gone.

the one I watched is gone. it makes me wonder if they broke some rule by recording it. Obviously BW said they're going to be posting at themselves, so..,

[Potato Cat]

Fingers crossed!

 

I really doubt they'll be revealing Cullen, or any other specialist, any time soon. The majority of the audience does not care who the guy controlling your army is, you know? Better leave that for later. (I'm actually expecting some group reveal, where Scribbles, Leliana, and Cullen are all given a small blurb, but it's mostly about how agents work.)

I wonder if we'll get one for someone even more minor like Dagna.

[R2s Muse]

Fingers crossed!

I really doubt they'll be revealing Cullen, or any other specialist, any time soon. The majority of the audience does not care who the guy controlling your army is, you know? Better leave that for later. (I'm actually expecting some group reveal, where Scribbles, Leliana, and Cullen are all given a small blurb, but it's mostly about how agents work.)

yeah I'm also expecting that advisors will all be explained together. Folks already know what a follower is, so they can introduce them individually.

[LolaLei]

Yeah, I'm expecting the advisors to come last given that they aren't your typical companions and the have an important role to fill within the Inquisition itself. If we're lucky will get a blurb for all 3 like they did with Cass, Morrigan and Varric originally.

[LolaLei]

yeah I'm also expecting that agents will all be explained together. Folks already know what a follower is, so they can introduce them individually.

On the plus side, once they announce all the companions that serves as official confirmation that Cullen, Leliana and Scribbles are the 3 advisors (although that's pretty obvious already, lol).

[Ananka]

I just had time to read the Cass interview.

I have to admit i REALLY liked the sound of this:

 

[DA]: And now?

[DG]: What we find in Inquisition is a Cassandra who's realizing the world doesn't work like she believed it does. Her duty is not absolute, and perhaps neither is her faith. Having doubt need not make either of those things weaker, however, and that's the path that Cassandra has to now walk.

 

I was sort of Meh about Cass in DA2, but now I kind of look forward to meeting her. I think she'll be a very interesting character.

 

 

This was also pretty interesting:

There are characters she sees eye to eye with, The Iron Bull being one of them. Vivienne is another.-- there are also some characters with whom Cassandra very much does not get along, and that can cause some tension,

I can see there being some tension between Cass and Sera, or between Cass and mages that aren't pro-circle, but this quote makes it sound like there will be somebody that she dislikes very intensely.

[LolaLei]

Hell, if you're watching the interaction on Twitter currently between Mary Kirby and Patrick Weekes regarding Scribbles they're making it pretty bloody obvious that she's the political advisor, lol.