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[Hellion Rex]

I think the horrible thought for me is that they would make the plot so similar. The religion of Andraste is very similar to Christianity as is, I don't want more tie ins. Also I know this won't bother some people but making the inquisitor essentially Jesus is just so....well it feels sacrilegious almost. I don't want my character who romps around killing dragons and sleeping with party members to also supposed to represent this worlds version of my messiah lol!

I'm religious as well, and to be honest, I find it easy to divorce my real world beliefs from representation in the game. Granted, Andraste's story mixes a lot of Jesus, along with some Joan of Arc, but I doubt they are gonna be making a lot of parallels to Jesus. And if there are, it's by mere coincidence and not necessarily on purpose. As to the "sacrificing your Inquisitor", I don't think that'll be a problem, as they have mentioned a post game several times.

[Damate]

I think the horrible thought for me is that they would make the plot so similar. The religion of Andraste is very similar to Christianity as is, I don't want more tie ins. Also I know this won't bother some people but making the inquisitor essentially Jesus is just so....well it feels sacrilegious almost. I don't want my character who romps around killing dragons and sleeping with party members to also supposed to represent this worlds version of my messiah lol!

I'm Jewish, but I definitely get what you mean. That said, I really don't think BW would go overboard with allegory. They seem a pretty sensitive lot when it comes to big issues like religion. And the idea of a messiah/hero/etc who is tied to supernatural power of some sort is pretty universal to human mythos/religions as a whole, so even if the trope is present I don't think it would be Christian-centric, certainly not to the point of insult.

[Hellion Rex]

I hope they're still doing it after the massive info avalanche we just had.

Just tweeted them to double check.

[Phate Phoenix]

I hope they're still doing it after the massive info avalanche we just had.

 

I'd think so? I mean, why not!   They showed us a picture of the companions, but I'd like details on the level that Vivienne got for hers. And a mini-fic-thing! 

 

I'm hoping it's either Solas or DHMG.

 

 

EDIT: I mean, why not use that phrase twice in a row gosh.

[Pajuschka]

I have a question regarding maybe!Cole and this group "photo": (Set under spoiler tag for those who haven't read Asunder)

 

Spoiler

Does anyone else wonder how many of the folks there can see him? I mean, it's been a minute since I've read the book, so maybe his "I'm, for all intents and purposes, invisible to most people" changes at some point, but I'm still the wondering type.

 

Spoiler

I have two theories:
1) After finding out about his true nature at the end of the book, he can now control his powers and so control if people see him.
2) The tear in the fade affects him.

[BFace]

Spoiler

I have two theories:
1) After finding out about his true nature at the end of the book, he can now control his powers and so control if people see him.
2) The tear in the fade affects him.

Both are sound theories, and I was thinking about both of them sort of. Either way, it could be interesting.

[Adela]

Hello everyone,

 

I know I'm not quite the participant in this thread, mostly because I want to avoid spoilers now (so I mostly skim over them) and in these months to come, i think i'll stop hanging out here at all. Not because of you guys, but as I said NOOOO SPOILERS lol

 

But I do want to show you guys some of my DA illustrations from time to time if that's okay.

 

Here is an illustration, a complete line art illu I made (which will be colored in a couple of days).

 

I hope you guys like it, and I hope DA:I will be everything you guys hope it will be!!!

 

WOW JER!!! That looks soo freaking AWESOME I really cant wait  to see it colored and DAYUM everyone looks soo hot in that pic even Solas

[Owlfruit Potion]

I'm Jewish, but I definitely get what you mean. That said, I really don't think BW would go overboard with allegory. They seem a pretty sensitive lot when it comes to big issues like religion. And the idea of a messiah/hero/etc who is tied to supernatural power of some sort is pretty universal to human mythos/religions as a whole, so even if the trope is present I don't think it would be Christian-centric, certainly not to the point of insult.

For me it takes a really heavy hand for that trope to be offensive but it's really easy to make it boring. But I trust the writers not to make DAI boring, so I trust them not to lean on the Messiah Figure thing too heavily. I think the picture was just like that because you need a stupidly long table to show 13 people clearly.

[Damate]

For me it takes a really heavy hand for that trope to be offensive but it's really easy to make it boring. But I trust the writers not to make DAI boring, so I trust them not to lean on the Messiah Figure thing too heavily. I think the picture was just like that because you need a stupidly long table to show 13 people clearly.

agreed on all points!

[wiccame]

GUYS I TOTALLY FORGOT WE'RE SUPPOSED TO MEET A NEW FOLLOWER TOMORROW

 

HOW DID I FORGET THAT

I'm wondering since they are calling it follower Friday, but still using the term companion for well...companions. Does this mean we will/might still get a Friday for Cullen? Because while he might not be a companion I would consider him a follower.

[VampOrchid]

I'm not religious at all. But I think they do the whole hint at religion thing because it's a real issue. It tends to touch bases with a lot of people and it's familiar. I'm liking the idea of it, because it may add more conflict for our boy Cullen.

[Hellion Rex]

Both are sound theories, and I was thinking about both of them sort of. Either way, it could be interesting.

Hmmmm, I think it might not even be the Veil tear itself...

Spoiler

 

What if the Inquisitor's power over the Veil can somehow stabilize Cole? What if it can help people to remember him? That mark on his hand has me wondering....

 

 

And on a grander scale, I wonder if the Inquisitor's mark can affect the Tranquil. I mean, it looks like he's got a piece of the Fade on his very hand.

[LolaLei]

For me it takes a really heavy hand for that trope to be offensive but it's really easy to make it boring. But I trust the writers not to make DAI boring, so I trust them not to lean on the Messiah Figure thing too heavily. I think the picture was just like that because you need a stupidly long table to show 13 people clearly.

 

... He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy! 

 

Sorrynotsorry!

[Hellion Rex]

... He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy! 

 

Sorrynotsorry!

Need I spam some more Cullen hotness?

[Phate Phoenix]

I'm wondering since they are calling it follower Friday, but still using the term companion for well...companions. Does this mean we will/might still get a Friday for Cullen? Because while he might not be a companion I would consider him a follower.

 

I guess that depends on how Dragon Age has used the word in the past. I'm trying to remember how they referred to Anders back before DA2. If they used 'Followers' then, we can be pretty sure they mean just those who are in our party. If not, then, maybe it's a word they're using for the whole lot of them.

 

Honestly, I'd say no at this point, but I could be wrong!

 

EDIT: Just checked the other DA2 forums at BSN, and Follower was the term used them, so I'm definitely assuming that there will be no blurbs for Leliana, Scribbles, or Cullen. They could be released all at once, as some kind of 'Advisors' reveal, but I would not believe individually.

Modifié par Phate Phoenix, 24 avril 2014 - 05:17 .

[Lorien19]

... He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy! 

 

Sorrynotsorry!

Lmao!I see what you did there!

Monty Python references for the win!  

[MacyNell]

Hello everyone,

 

I know I'm not quite the participant in this thread, mostly because I want to avoid spoilers now (so I mostly skim over them) and in these months to come, i think i'll stop hanging out here at all. Not because of you guys, but as I said NOOOO SPOILERS lol

 

But I do want to show you guys some of my DA illustrations from time to time if that's okay.

 

Here is an illustration, a complete line art illu I made (which will be colored in a couple of days).

 

I hope you guys like it, and I hope DA:I will be everything you guys hope it will be!!!

 

*too pretty to snip*

 

Yowzaaa! That is so gorgeous.  

[SerWhat?]

I'm wondering where it confirms for certain that Cullen is an NPC?  It seems everyone is assuming he is an NPC.  Probably right but I'm not completely certain he isn't a companion until I hear it straight from the horse's mouth.  After all, you know what they say about assuming, right?

[Potato Cat]

Umm, how are we Jesus again? Last time I checked we've already Joan of Jesus over here in Andraste. I mean, I get the obvious Last Supper thing in the companion and advisor photo and I suppose we are some sort of saviour, but it's literally saving the world, not so much morally.

[Phate Phoenix]

I'm wondering where it confirms for certain that Cullen is an NPC?  It seems everyone is assuming he is an NPC.  Probably right but I'm not completely certain he isn't a companion until I hear it straight from the horse's mouth.  After all, you know what they say about assuming, right?

 

This is a fair criticism! Normally I get huffy when people take assumptions and state them as fact, and here I am doing the same thing! 

 

But, you're right, there's been no confirmation about Cullen being a companion or not.

[SerWhat?]

This is a fair criticism! Normally I get huffy when people take assumptions and state them as fact, and here I am doing the same thing! 

 

But, you're right, there's been no confirmation about Cullen being a companion or not.

I just feel like there may still be some hope since I would have thought they would have announced it with the romance info.  but they have been silent as the tomb......

[SerWhat?]

Does anyone know who confirmed Cullen as a love interest besides Greg Ellis?  His tweet said there would be romance and companionship but he did not say for Cullen specifically.  The question he answered was not specific enough.....

[Potato Cat]

Does anyone know who confirmed Cullen as a love interest besides Greg Ellis? His tweet said there would be romance and companionship but he did not say for Cullen specifically. The question he answered was not specific enough.....

Mike Laidlaw confirmed Cullen, along with Cassandra, as LIs at PAX

[SerWhat?]

Mike Laidlaw confirmed Cullen, along with Cassandra, as LIs at PAX

Ok..Thanks!

[MacyNell]

GUYS I TOTALLY FORGOT WE'RE SUPPOSED TO MEET A NEW FOLLOWER TOMORROW

 

HOW DID I FORGET THAT

 

Yep.  Seriously.  And also, will they be simultaneously updating the characters section on the website, which certainly seems to be a mix of companions and significant NPCs?  I know I'm going to keep checking that thing twenty times a day.