All the joking about it amused me, but now...
I'm a little worried that Cullen was an additional romance. I hope he has as much romance content as the others (and that is of the same quality)
It was something Lady Shayna wrote that really hit me (plus the fact that he was an added romance) and my mind went straight there. 
Now that the bitter pill has been swallowed, Bioware needs to give some sweet, sweet demos about Skyhold, combat specs and all that. A few new banters would be nice too.
Come on, we need a sugar coating!
Yes, that's what I'm thinking, too. Actually I'm not really surprised that Cullen is the other race gated love interest but I am surprised that he and Solas were only added because BW got the extra development time. So it makes a lot of sense to restrict both of them to save some time/work.
Edit: And I completly agree with Lorien: We got soooo lucky.
We came so close to not getting him again... I remember moaning about the extra year wait, but my gawd am I ever thankful for it!
"Finally, a character being eligible for a romance doesn't necessarily guarantee that they will be successfully won over. These characters have their own agendas and opinions, and the choices a player makes during the game have a definite impact on their affections. That’s intentional."
... Watch as I screw up the romance with Cullen by siding with the Mages, LOL!
We came so close to not getting him again... I remember moaning about the extra year wait, but my gawd am I ever thankful for it!
Didn't the devs actually mention last year that they stopped adding content and were only working on things that were already accepted to appear?
It doesn't actually. Transsexuals have their own sexuality, just as someone cisgendered. They can be straight, gay, bi, pan, (etc). And just like bisexuals in real life, it isn't casting a wider net at all. Some people, gay or straight aren't okay with bisexuals and transexuals.
The more you know and all that noise.
Which is kind of the point of the joke, but thanks for laying it all out and still not getting it(the comment train originated from this announcement being a blow to LGBT when in fact it only really mildly applies gay men(in terms of romance options being low))
Didn't the devs actually mention last year that they stopped adding content and were only working on things that were already accepted to appear?
Well, they said they were adding in a few things like the player races and stuff... turns out Cullen and Solas romances came into that mix too. Seriously, that was a close call, we were flying by the seat of our pants with that one!
We came so close to not getting him again... I remember moaning about the extra year wait, but my gawd am I ever thankful for it!
Bullet dodged. Now, November here I come.... 
It was something Lady Shayna wrote that really hit me (plus the fact that he was an added romance) and my mind went straight there.
This is copied from Mikes thread:
Two “additional” romance options were added to the game as a result of the extra development time DA:I received. They are more limited in scope, largely for reasons directly related to their story arcs, but are otherwise the equal of the other options:
I take the limited scope to directly relate to the gates implemented. Everything else is equal 
and we know from previous threads the advisors lack party banter but the rest of their dialogue has the same count as all other companions. I think we'll be alright
I think we dodged a bullet there fellow Cullenites....Phew!!
I think the "limited in scope" refers to the fact they are gated. That's the way Lola explained it to me.
On the bright side, Cullen being added after the extra development time was allotted proves once and for all that he is NOT fanservice. 
I think the "limited in scope" refers to the fact they are gated. That's the way Lola explained it to me.
Yeah, that's what Mike Laidlaw said.
Well, they said they were adding in a few things like the player races and stuff... turns out Cullen and Solas romances came into that mix too. Seriously, that was a close call, we were flying by the seat of our pants with that one!
Bah, forgot about races, pretty big addition to sweeten the wait. I prob confused something they said about additional delays. Anyway, I surely am glad that they took their time.
All the joking about it amused me, but now...
I'm a little worried that Cullen was an additional romance. I hope he has as much romance content as the others (and that is of the same quality)
David Gaider and Mike Laidlaw clarified that in the "Romances in Inquisition" thread. Solas and Cullen are only "less" of a romance because they are not interested in all of the races. Otherwise their content is the same.
'ed (I can't believe how long it takes for my browser to open a bloody tap. I so need a new laptop).
On the bright side, Cullen being added after the extra development time was allotted proves once and for all that he is NOT fanservice.
Where is the like button when you need it
Edit: not that I mind it either way ^^
Edit 2: Your like button has just materialized itself...
Vivienne romance for DA4 
(please oh please)
Cause the devs said it was for story reasons.
"I'm not into you." isn't a story reason.
Cullen survived the Arishok's sacking of Kirkwall, though. Might be hard to find someone appealing, when your only real experience with their race involved violent castigation of everything you believe in and an utter degradation of a city you were intent on protecting. Hawke wouldn't have been thrilled at the chance to romance a Qunari, either, mind you.
As for dwarves, they lack any chance at magical ability and so Cullen's real understanding of them is severely limited. Not like humans and elves, who he's been surrounded by for so long. What he knows of dwarves comes from very narrow interactions. I might think Oghren is cool as heck but I'm not really sure he offered Cullen some fantastic insights into the beauty of Dwarven culture and society. Kirkwall didn't help -- surface dwarves in Kirkwall were generally members of the Carta. Cullen's tantamount to some member of the law enforcement who's only real experience with Dwarves involves people akin to the Mob, shrug.
I only think that Cullen's story precludes any real attraction for horned Qunari and Dwarves. I mean, it does make sense.
Apparently hate and abusive messages to the devs have started... I knew it would.
Apparently hate and abusive messages to the devs have started... I knew it would.
I think it was probably worse in the wake of DA2, but this is still unacceptable.
That's got to be a new record. Christ, I know this news is disappointing to a lot of people but it's not like abuse is even remotely acceptable. *sigh*Apparently hate and abusive messages to the devs have started... I knew it would.
Apparently hate and abusive messages to the devs have started... I knew it would.
Jeeze, that's a shame though. So senseless.
Apparently hate and abusive messages to the devs have started... I knew it would.
Because spewing ugly word vomit at the devs accomplishes.... ????? People need to chill. 
Well, they said they were adding in a few things like the player races and stuff... turns out Cullen and Solas romances came into that mix too. Seriously, that was a close call, we were flying by the seat of our pants with that one!
Cullen survived the Arishok's sacking of Kirkwall, though. Might be hard to find someone appealing, when your only real experience with their race involved violent castigation of everything you believe in and an utter degradation of a city you were intent on protecting. Hawke wouldn't have been thrilled at the chance to romance a Qunari, either, mind you.
As for dwarves, they lack any chance at magical ability and so Cullen's real understanding of them is severely limited. Not like humans and elves, who he's been surrounded by for so long. What he knows of dwarves comes from very narrow interactions. I might think Oghren is cool as heck but I'm not really sure he offered Cullen some fantastic insights into the beauty of Dwarven culture and society. Kirkwall didn't help -- surface dwarves in Kirkwall were generally members of the Carta. Cullen's tantamount to some member of the law enforcement who's only real experience with Dwarves involves people akin to the Mob, shrug.
I only think that Cullen's story precludes any real attraction for horned Qunari and Dwarves. I mean, it does make sense.
Yeah I can kind of get Qunari but...really? Cullen knows about as much as dwarves as he does the dalish. That's really not believable to me as an excuse.
If he had been gated to only humans that I'd perfectly understood. But dalish? They have as bad a reputation as the dwarves though. And there were plenty of dwarves that weren't members of the Carta in Kirkwall. Cullen's interaction with the dalish has been what exactly? Merrill's clan? If he even met them?
Because spewing ugly word vomit at the devs accomplishes.... ????? People need to chill.
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