DHMG is my second romance choice and Cass third. Somehow I have strong feeling that DHMG is going to be romance and gay too XD I just need to come up with new characters for them. Cullen has my qunari mage if there isn't any odd restrictions like class or race (I hope not!).
HAWKE.
I told my boyfriend today when I brought them home that she sounds like an eagle. Haha! Hawke is perfect and it was in my face the whole time. Hell, I'm even playing DA2 for platinum. Thanks 
It helps if you try to downplay the romances in your mind (I find). I try to focus on my inquisitor, my anticipations regarding the CC, the world, the story, etc.
Yeah, romance is definitely not the most important part! The game is going to be amazing, and this is just one small aspect.
It's just, this is super dumb but I've gotten attached to my Inquisitor, and she's such a sweet, caring person that it kind of makes me sad to think of the possibility of nobody thinking she's good enough to love.
...Yeah it sounds even dumber written out than it did in my head.
Random note: I started a new PT - redoing my "canon" one...and I'm just sitting here looking at Cullen going:
"Look at you. So young. So innocent...Let's change that."
But seriously. It is so strange to see him there, and then to see him in the DAI trailer! Our templar has come a long way!
I was going through that Origin again recently, and that's what I though too, "Aww, you poor sweet summer child, you don't know what's coming!" I felt so bad for him. I wish I could ask Duncan to recruit Cullen as well, just to keep him away from Uldred. I know that Cullen will survive whatever life throws at him, but it breaks my heart that I must leave him behind 
I have a feeling in DAI I will be sitting on his head for the first couple of hours, clicking on him every 5 seconds... like I did in DAII 
It's probably silly how much I want a fictional character to be happy and safe. 
But I can't help it.
I'm definitely going to tweak the mustache of DHMG in one game, if he's a LI. He's a devilishly attractive fellow.
In a way, I really hope they've done something unexpected with the LI sexuality,like made Iron Bull or the conspicuously masculine Grey Warden the gay LI. I actually think I'd be OK with it if they made Cullen same sex exclusive (well, maybe a little teeth gnashing). I guess, I just really don't want a flamboyant, promiscuous gay LI. Let the boys have the stoic, heroic and handsome LI this time around. A change is as good as a holiday, they say. 
I'm definitely going to tweak the mustache of DHMG in one game, if he's a LI. He's a devilishly attractive fellow.
In a way, I really hope they've done something unexpected with the LI sexuality,like made Iron Bull or the conspicuously masculine Grey Warden the gay LI. I actually think I'd be OK with it if they made Cullen same sex exclusive (well, maybe a little teeth gnashing). I guess, I just really don't want a flamboyant, promiscuous gay LI. Let the boys have the stoic, heroic and handsome LI this time around. A change is as good as a holiday, they say.
I'm definitely going to tweak the mustache of DHMG in one game, if he's a LI. He's a devilishly attractive fellow.
In a way, I really hope they've done something unexpected with the LI sexuality,like made Iron Bull or the conspicuously masculine Grey Warden the gay LI. I actually think I'd be OK with it if they made Cullen same sex exclusive (well, maybe a little teeth gnashing). I guess, I just really don't want a flamboyant, promiscuous gay LI. Let the boys have the stoic, heroic and handsome LI this time around. A change is as good as a holiday, they say.
Although I thought Cortez was pretty masculine in me3.
Yeah, romance is definitely not the most important part! The game is going to be amazing, and this is just one small aspect.
It's just, this is super dumb but I've gotten attached to my Inquisitor, and she's such a sweet, caring person that it kind of makes me sad to think of the possibility of nobody thinking she's good enough to love.
...Yeah it sounds even dumber written out than it did in my head.
It's not dumb. That's exactly how I feel. And it hits me in spurts... sometimes I actually get angry reading other people's posts about how they're gonna romance Cullen, blah blah blah. (It's just a visceral reaction; by all means, I encourage squee-ing lol) I just have to take a deep breath and recite my mantra of being excited about the game, regardless of who my character can romance. And I want him to be happy, too. It's just hard to imagine him happy with someone else at this point.
So let's say the gay LI does turn out "fabulous", I think that may reflect his personality more then it would the LBGT community as a whole. If that makes sense?
I think... you are the most positive person I've ever met! NEVER CHANGE
EDIT: And I agree that Cortez was a "masculine" guy (a space mechanic, basically, and a space race car driver LOL). I'm not overly fond of the terms "masculine" and "feminine" in the first place, but I know what you mean. I don't see the DA team bending to stereotype... then again, I have no idea how you arbitrarily decide which of nine companions is gay, straight, or bi. Did they flip a coin for each one??
I was going through that Origin again recently, and that's what I though too, "Aww, you poor sweet summer child, you don't know what's coming!" I felt so bad for him. I wish I could ask Duncan to recruit Cullen as well, just to keep him away from Uldred. I know that Cullen will survive whatever life throws at him, but it breaks my heart that I must leave him behind
I have a feeling in DAI I will be sitting on his head for the first couple of hours, clicking on him every 5 seconds... like I did in DAII
It's probably silly how much I want a fictional character to be happy and safe.
That's how I am with any cameo.
"OMG IT'S YOU. YOU'RE OKAY RIGHT?!"
And with any NPC. My mage is a total biotch, so picking any mean dialogue is a struggle for me because I am hurting a fictional character's feelings.
Thaaaannnnk you!
Honestly I have absolutely nothing against folks who are gay that behave more effeminately or blah, I don't like using the term but "fabulous." If that's the way a person is, acts and wants to be then that's totally cool. This is such a weird thing to say but my partner and are both much more masculine types, especially the way we look. We sort of fall into the average guy that just so happeneds to be gay category lol! We hit the gym a lot (too much), he works on cars and things that involve tools and I play to many video games and don't care much about fashion. So personally I would love to have a masculine gay LI because awwwwwww yeaaah. But! I'm also happy that there will even be a gay LI and I'm trusting bioware not to make characters who would insult gays and lesbians. So there are gays out there who act very effeminate and over the top and there are also lesbians who are very masculine. So let's say the gay LI does turn out "fabulous", I think that may reflect his personality more then it would the LBGT community as a whole. If that makes sense?
Oh, I would love them to divert from a typical cliches of media, portraying homosexual people. That would be so refreshing.
Thaaaannnnk you!
Honestly I have absolutely nothing against folks who are gay that behave more effeminately or blah, I don't like using the term but "fabulous." If that's the way a person is, acts and wants to be then that's totally cool. This is such a weird thing to say but my partner and are both much more masculine types, especially the way we look. We sort of fall into the average guy that just so happeneds to be gay category lol! We hit the gym a lot (too much), he works on cars and things that involve tools and I play to many video games and don't care much about fashion. So personally I would love to have a masculine gay LI because awwwwwww yeaaah. But! I'm also happy that there will even be a gay LI and I'm trusting bioware not to make characters who would insult gays and lesbians. So there are gays out there who act very effeminate and over the top and there are also lesbians who are very masculine. So let's say the gay LI does turn out "fabulous", I think that may reflect his personality more then it would the LBGT community as a whole. If that makes sense?
I think it's almost impossible to add anything to this post because it really is perfection. So I'm just going to pretend to add ALL MY LIKES to your view.
Like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like (this is taking way to long), Like,Like,LIKE. 
I just have to take a deep breath and recite my mantra of being excited about the game, regardless of who my character can romance.
Yeah, definitely.
Actually I'm normally more optimistic about this, but a scenario hit me on my drive to work in which every LI had a reason to reject my Inquisitor, and it was very depressing.
Thaaaannnnk you!
Honestly I have absolutely nothing against folks who are gay that behave more effeminately or blah, I don't like using the term but "fabulous." If that's the way a person is, acts and wants to be then that's totally cool. This is such a weird thing to say but my partner and are both much more masculine types, especially the way we look. We sort of fall into the average guy that just so happeneds to be gay category lol! We hit the gym a lot (too much), he works on cars and things that involve tools and I play to many video games and don't care much about fashion. So personally I would love to have a masculine gay LI because awwwwwww yeaaah. But! I'm also happy that there will even be a gay LI and I'm trusting bioware not to make characters who would insult gays and lesbians. So there are gays out there who act very effeminate and over the top and there are also lesbians who are very masculine. So let's say the gay LI does turn out "fabulous", I think that may reflect his personality more then it would the LBGT community as a whole. If that makes sense?
This.^^
I'd also like to see them move away from the "amoral and oversexed bisexual" trope. One bisexual character who isn't promiscuous, that's not too much to ask, is it? I mean, I look at how the media portrays bisexuals and think, "If we're all supposed to be insatiable sex fiends, why am I happily ensconced at home on a Friday night watching Hannibal with my cats?"
Honestly? It would mean the world to me if they made a morally upright character like Cullen bi, for much the same reason that Kirrahe1 wants to see a more masculine gay LI. Give me a bisexual character who is sweet and devoted. Someone who is monogamous, and wants a serious relationship. It would be so damned refreshing.
Yeah, definitely.
Actually I'm normally more optimistic about this, but a scenario hit me on my drive to work in which every LI had a reason to reject my Inquisitor, and it was very depressing.
Don't worry. If you can see your Inquisitor in love with somebody, but the game doesn't provide the option, you can always RP it in your head, or write a fanfic, or draw fan art, or whatever. You know, the first thing that made me really invested in Dragon Age fandom was that I started to ship Awakening!Anders and my Orlesian Warden Andras, and I just wanted them to have a cute happy ending 
Romance options are limited, our imagination is not.
Anyway, I don't think romances will have many restrictions, and I believe every Inquisitor will find somebody to love I can say for myself that I already want to hug all my 12 disciples. They are just so cute! I'm afraid I'll be a Momma Inquisitor
This.^^
I'd also like to see them move away from the "amoral and oversexed bisexual" trope. One bisexual character who isn't promiscuous, that's not too much to ask, is it? I mean, I look at how the media portrays bisexuals and think, "If we're all supposed to be insatiable sex fiends, why am I happily ensconced at home on a Friday night watching Hannibal with my cats?"
Honestly? It would mean the world to me if they made a morally upright character like Cullen bi, for much the same reason that Kirrahe1 wants to see a more masculine gay LI. Give me a bisexual character who is sweet and devoted. Someone who is monogamous, and wants a serious relationship. It would be so damned refreshing.
I'm out of likes but ^this^ would make me so happy
*rushes home from work* Blasted night shift. I miss all the good, juicy stuffs.
Elu, you live to vex me don't you?
Now I've got two more lovely gents that I've added to my want list of romance for my male and female 'quisitors.
*Le sigh* Cullen, DHMG, and Solas....so much...deliciousness, so little time!!! Beautiful art indeed!
All this talk about making your Inquisitor made me actually start thinking about it. And another question I'm asking myself now is how does that glowy hand work? Is it deformed and creepy all the time? Does is glow in the dark? Can I boil eggs with it? Do people freak out when they see it? Can I undo the tranquility with it? Can I style Cullen's hair with it? Does it hurt?
But seriously, thank you guys for inspiring me to start working on my Inq. Fan art is coming.
All this talk about making your Inquisitor made me actually start thinking about it. And another question I'm asking myself now is how does that glowy hand work? Is it deformed and creepy all the time? Does is glow in the dark? Can I boil eggs with it? Do people freak out when they see it? Can I undo the tranquility with it? Can I style Cullen's hair with it? Does it hurt?
But seriously, thank you guys for inspiring me to start working on my Inq. Fan art is coming.
I'd think it's like skill which you can switch on and off and I see it more benefit than bad so far. However it's likely that there is some side effect for using it that aren't so nice. Maybe it uses up quizzys life force? Maybe it burns the hand? Hmm, we don't know much about that power yet so there can be just theories.
I'd think it's like skill which you can switch on and off and I see it more benefit than bad so far. However it's likely that there is some side effect for using it that aren't so nice. Maybe it uses up quizzys life force? Maybe it burns the hand? Hmm, we don't know much about that power yet so there can be just theories.
This is Dragon Age; however it works, and whatever happens, you can bet it will end in tears. Whetherer they're bittersweet tears of joy or sadness we don't yet know. But. Tears are pretty much a given.
I'd think it's like skill which you can switch on and off and I see it more benefit than bad so far. However it's likely that there is some side effect for using it that aren't so nice. Maybe it uses up quizzys life force? Maybe it burns the hand? Hmm, we don't know much about that power yet so there can be just theories.
I'd actually like it if its was something unstable, something I had no power over how and when it manifests.....at first. Then I have to learn how to control it.
So here's something I've been thinking about. We've talked about how our Inquisitor might deal with Cullen-as-house-husband, but how will he deal with it? More seriously, how would he deal with being somewhat sidelined as an 'advisor' or general or person-behind-the-scenes as opposed to being out in the field protecting and battling and whatnot? Is he well suited for it? Would he think he's well suited for it? Thoughts?
It could be a situation where he's not necessarily "sidelined as an advisor". What if he's thrown his hands up after Meredith and basically quit, content with a smaller roll in life until circumstances thrust him into advisor? I could see an instance where he's reluctantly there to begin with. Like he just happens to be the most qualified guy around when the call comes out or draws the shortest straw.
Cullen: "**loud pouty sigh** Fine! I'll help you but I get the top bunk! And TWO desserts!!"
So I drank a boatload of expresso, thinking it'd help me stay up and keep on OWNING preparation for my finals tomorrow (now today technically)
It worked too well. I can't sleep and I have a final in 6 hours 
I've been in bed for 3 hours, can't sleep. FML #finalsweekconfessions
it's gonna be a coffee survival kinda day....
I don't mean he will doubt his devotion to his god(s), but more about what institution to serve and how to serve it. Who is he, what is his function, how can he best serve the Maker/Andraste/etc.
I think you guys are misinterpreting what I meant....
LOL Agree, I think they are. It's probably just part and parcel of the fact that we've talked about this 'crisis of faith' SOOOO many times now, that we oldtimers know what you meant! That it's a crisis of faith with the institution that stands at the center of his duty and belief, i.e. the thing for which he overthrew Meredith, his idealized version of the Order itself. That Order has changed significantly with the start of DA:I, perhaps for the worse with the split from the Chantry, but it's certainly crumbling around his ears. So it's anyone's guess how he will deal with that. But ideally it *should* be an issue for him.
LOL Agree, I think they are. It's probably just part and parcel of the fact that we've talked about this 'crisis of faith' SOOOO many times now, that we oldtimers know what you meant! That it's a crisis of faith with the institution that stands at the center of his duty and belief, i.e. the thing for which he overthrew Meredith, his idealized version of the Order itself. That Order has changes significantly with the start of DA:I, perhaps for the worse with the split from the Chantry, but its certainly crumbling around his ears. So it's anyone's guess how he will deal with that. But it certainly *should* be an issue for him.
Cullen told the story of the original templars, who they were heros going about killing demons and blood mages that were a serious problem back then.
I bet that's another reason he joined the inquisition, because they resemble the old glorious templars, the ones he admires.
It could be a situation where he's not necessarily "sidelined as an advisor". What if he's thrown his hands up after Meredith and basically quit, content with a smaller roll in life until circumstances thrust him into advisor? I could see an instance where he's reluctantly there to begin with. Like he just happens to be the most qualified guy around when the call comes out or draws the shortest straw.
Cullen: "**loud pouty sigh** Fine! I'll help you but I get the top bunk! And TWO desserts!!"
LOL And those folks often make the best leaders anyway, those who did it only because there was no one else that good to do it.
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