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[Phate Phoenix]

What I inquire is this: Do you think they would bank on having romance with NPC's given ME3's negative response to it? Or, do you believe they might actually like to try to tackle it to see if they could do it better: make a success story out of it, if they could?

 

DG has said he doesn't like the idea of NPC romances, but I wouldn't take that as gospel. And you'll find the opinion of the NPC romances of ME3 is not near as negative as some would have you believe. It's fairly down the middle, actually. With some fine-tuning, I think there could be a really good NPC romance.

 

I do not want it to be Cullen, though. 

 

So, yes, I do think that could try to tackle an NPC romance. And if the NPC's are as important in this game as some leaks would have you believe, I think this could be a good game to try them. I would not be shocked if Cullen were an NPC, truly. In fact, at this moment, I would be more surprised if he weren't.

[meanieweenie]

As a fellow "old-lady" (looking at you Bramblefae ) and as a Cullen thread newbie, I just wanted to add: while I agree that the silliness is a little off-putting at times, the overall generosity of the thread is what drew me to post here in the first place. Even when you're disagreeing, you're polite about it! I still haven't been brave enough to post any thoughts anywhere other than here, simply out of fear of having my inards torn out. *squick*

 

tl;dr - I agree with meanieweenie, but I also think the thread is very welcoming! (I also used to lurk the thread on the BSN, but never got up the gumption to post. )

I'm an old lady too and this is really the only thread I post in for those very reasons. 

[Sister Goldring]

No David Gaider discussed his views on the sexuality of LI on his blog (I think). He was talking about providing an equitable choice for all and saying that his preference would be for a 2-2-2 split IF they could all be done well but otherwise the 'player sexual' model provided the most options for the most players. I'm typing from memory here so if any details are wrong feel free to jump in and correct me.

People have combined this statement with another of his comments about romance being no less or greater importance in Inquisition to support their arguments for the make up of the LIs and companions.

I do not believe Bioware has made any statement on the quantity of romance characters contained in DAI.

PS - why can't I type faster?

[Polyhymnia]

If Cullen isn't a full companion, I will probably miss it at first simply because I also am used to dragging my LI everywhere with me. Mainly I don't want to miss any interaction or content with them. I'm kind of curious how the non-companion LI thing would work though. It may take some of that stress off and let me feel freer to play with my party slots more. (Oh Maker, that sounded filthy!  )

 

I feel the same way. I am afraid that I will miss banters especially since supposedly banters are "interactive" this time around. I would love a party with Cullen, Varric and Iron Bull and hear how they would interact.

[xxKitRosalin]

I just wanted to point out that you disagreed with R2, and agreed with Meanie....except- they basically said the same thing.

 

 

And this is not to anyone in particular, so don't get your panties in a twist, but...

 

In my extremely humble opinion, some of you guys go out of your way to make the rest of us look stupid. Which is why some of us no longer come around this thread. The whole point of being cool is not to try too hard to be cool. So be cool, yo, and stop embarrassing us.

 

I must have perceived both of their messages in a different context, if that was indeed what they were stating. If so, I apologize for misinterpreting, as I was only stating how I felt about the whole situation. 

[R2s Muse]

No David Gaider discussed his views on the sexuality of LI on his blog (I think). He was talking about providing an equitable choice for all and saying that his preference would be for a 2-2-2 split IF they could all be done well but otherwise the 'player sexual' model provided the most options for the most players. I'm typing from memory here so if any details are wrong feel free to jump in and correct me.

People have combined this statement with another of his comments about romance being no less or grater importance in Inquisition to support their arguments for the make up of the LIs and companions.

I do not believe Bioware has made any statement on the quantity of romance characters contained in DAI.

PS - why can't I type faster?

Yeah, it's the 'same amount of romance' thing that would make me question the NPC companion idea, since any way I imagine it, that sounds like MORE romance. And let's face it, they sure ain't increasing the romance content, no matter how well known they are for it. 

[Taraelyn]

No David Gaider discussed his views on the sexuality of LI on his blog (I think). He was talking about providing an equitable choice for all and saying that his preference would be for a 2-2-2 split IF they could all be done well but otherwise the 'player sexual' model provided the most options for the most players. I'm typing from memory here so if any details are wrong feel free to jump in and correct me.

People have combined this statement with another of his comments about romance being no less or grater importance in Inquisition to support their arguments for the make up of the LIs and companions.

I do not believe Bioware has made any statement on the quantity of romance characters contained in DAI.

PS - why can't I type faster?

 

Yep, he did talk about the LI's in his tumblr and said something to the effect of: 'in a perfect world, I would have equal and different LI's for all sexual orientations. But no, Biowaare has not made any firm statments on the number of LI's, nor on if we are able to romance NPC's.

[meanieweenie]

Sometimes we hear what we want to hear.

What? You like my hair? Aw, thank you! 

[CuriousArtemis]

PS - why can't I type faster?

 

140 wpm, baby; it comes in handy

 

And what you said is the reason I feel conflicted. I've not heard about the word budget being increased -- hence I don't see how 6 LIs is possible.

 

But could I see the writers being overruled? Yeah. Stretching the budget out to accommodate 6 LIs. Hopefully not, but I can see it happening.

 

And there just isn't room for Cullen in that 3/3/3 split

 

*goes back to laughing at meanie playing with her slots* You need some alone time, dear?

[xxKitRosalin]

Sometimes we hear what we want to hear.

 

Look, I understand what you're saying. But, I am human here, and there are times I can misinterpret something just like anyone else. I'm not claiming to be perfect, but, I'm not aiming to be, either. The conversation has long passed and I think it best to move on before things get out of hand. I said what I felt I needed to say, as did many other people (And I greatly appreciate everyone putting in their own voices on the matter. I respect you all very much for doing so ) so we should end it at that. 

[Phate Phoenix]

No David Gaider discussed his views on the sexuality of LI on his blog (I think). He was talking about providing an equitable choice for all and saying that his preference would be for a 2-2-2 split IF they could all be done well but otherwise the 'player sexual' model provided the most options for the most players. I'm typing from memory here so if any details are wrong feel free to jump in and correct me.

People have combined this statement with another of his comments about romance being no less or grater importance in Inquisition to support their arguments for the make up of the LIs and companions.

I do not believe Bioware has made any statement on the quantity of romance characters contained in DAI.

PS - why can't I type faster?

 

Oh my gosh, are you serious?  Is this another one of those things that get repeated on the forums ad nauseum that it starts to sounds like a fact?

 

[SIGH] Sorry for the mistake!  There needs to be, like, a Dev reference post, or something.

[Polyhymnia]

Maybe Cullen is the third warrior and the Warden is a rogue. It has been awhile since we've seen him in anything. Also, the Warden could just be a temp companion and might be one of the "advisors". One can only hope.

[Taraelyn]

140 wpm, baby; it comes in handy

 

And what you said is the reason I feel conflicted. I've not heard about the word budget being increased -- hence I don't see how 6 LIs is possible.

 

But could I see the writers being overruled? Yeah. Stretching the budget out to accommodate 6 LIs. Hopefully not, but I can see it happening.

 

And there just isn't room for Cullen in that 3/3/3 split

 

*goes back to laughing at meanie playing with her slots* You need some alone time, dear?

 

And here I was proud of my 75wpm... wow!

 

Out of curiosity, is it possible that the word budget was big enough to include 6 LI in the first place? Or at least, once Bioware was given the extension?

[Sister Goldring]

The truth of the matter is they aren't increasing romance content until they do. DG can write truthfully in his blog one day something that may be changed the next. It is a fruitless search, we'll know what's happening if and when they tell us.

Still doesn't stop us speculating.

[Taraelyn]

Maybe Cullen is the third warrior and the Warden is a rogue. It has been awhile since we've seen him in anything. Also, the Warden could just be a temp companion and might be one of the "advisors". One can only hope.

 

I second this thought.

[CENIC]

If Cullen is announced as a companion tomorrow, it will answer a lot of questions... and spawn new ones.

...still hoping, though. My fingers have gone numb from being crossed for so long.

[ChachiBobinks]

Look, I understand what you're saying. But, I am human here, and there are times I can misinterpret something just like anyone else. I'm not claiming to be perfect, but, I'm not aiming to be, either. The conversation has long passed and I think it best to move on before things get out of hand. I said what I felt I needed to say, as did many other people (And I greatly appreciate everyone putting in their own voices on the matter. I respect you all very much for doing so ) so we should end it at that. 

 

Very diplomatic and well said.

[CuriousArtemis]

The truth of the matter is they aren't increasing romance content until they do. DG can write truthfully in his blog one day something that may be changed the next. It is a fruitless search, we'll know what's happening if and when they tell us.

 

UGH Stop with your reasoning and your truth and stuff   

[CuriousArtemis]

If Cullen is announced as a companion tomorrow, it will answer a lot of questions... and spawn new ones.

 

It will answer all the questions... all the important questions  The Cullen-related ones. 

[Sister Goldring]

[quote name="CuriousArtemis" post="16439492" timestamp="1397790871"]140 wpm, baby; it comes in handy
 
Well you've just blown your secret identity if that's your superpower! (Typed slowly with my two fingers.)

[xxKitRosalin]

If Cullen is announced as a companion tomorrow, it will answer a lot of questions... and spawn new ones.

...still hoping, though. My fingers have gone numb from being crossed for so long.

 

I'm unsure as to if they will announce anything tomorrow or next week as tomorrow is Good Friday o3o

[xxKitRosalin]

Very diplomatic and well said.

 

Thanks.

[Chanda]

Dragon Age Origins kind of already did NPC romances, but not quite like ME3. You had Gorim for the female noble dwarf, the elf girl or the son of your mother's friend in the noble human origin, your bride/husband to be in the alienage elf origin, Tamlen for the female dalish elf origin... It's just that they weren't really carried throughout the game like ME3's NPC romances were. Unless you count Tamlen as a ghoul.