The goal of a silent protagonist isn't letting you watch banter as a spectator. It's your character, it's nos supposed to say anything without you approving. That said, there ARE many great coments selectable.
City elf origin:
Alistair: You never told me you were betrothed. What happened?
Warden: There were rapist. And we got the wrong cake. Disastrous!
Alistair: "It" meaning me? Am I an "it," now, too? I feel honored.
Shale: For one who professes to be a warrior, I find it remarkably weak-willed and indecisive.
Alistair: Er... thank you?
Shale: It also likes to hide its many weaknesses behind a veil of jocularity.
Alistair: For a statue, you know a lot of big words.
Shale: Is there a reason it enjoys following others so much? Especially when it is in a position to lead?
Alistair: Have you ever been responsible for someone else's life? Or a lot of other lives? Or an entire nation?
Shale: Of course not.
Alistair: Then... shut... up.
Shale: I will remember this moment when the birds come.
Alistair: So, Shale... when you were standing there all that time? Did you... sleep?
Shale: I have no need to sleep. My body does not tire or do—ugh—other flesh-related functions.
Alistair: But don't you get bored? Wouldn't you want to dream, at least?
Shale: I do not dream. This is what it does when it sleeps? It paws its nose and mumbles incoherently.
Alistair: Yes, of course. I thought we all—huh... you watch me?
Shale: I watch all closely when they are still at night. There is little else to do.
Alistair: For... hours and hours?
Shale: I count the breaths. it helps to overcome the overwhelming urge to crush their faces while they sleep.
Alistair: Well. I won't be doing much of that anymore.
Shale: I know what I am, now. I know how I was made. I can move forward. It who has had so much more should do half as well.
Alistair: Um. Thanks for that. I feel... really good, now.
Shale: A pleasure. Next time, we shall speak of its grammar and personal hygiene.
Shale: There was a man in the village who reminded me of the drunken dwarf.
Oghren: They had some dwarves just like me, huh?
Shale: No. None of the dwarves were similar. They were quiet and respected, more or less. No, the one I remember was a human. He vomited in the street constantly. Then he wandered into a snowstorm and froze to death.
Oghren: Huh? And how is that like me?
Shale: Did I say similar? I meant I hoped he was similar.
Oghren: I think I had a wife like you, once.
Zevran: Hmm. I've a question for you, Shale. How does it feel to be a giant statue?
Shale: What a bizarre question. How else would it feel?
Zevran: Well, lets see... Does it hurt? Do you feel like you've been buried under a pile of rock? Or do you feel nothing at all?
Shale: I have nothing to compare it to. How does it feel to be considered an inferior race when compared to others who are just as soft and weak as you?
Zevran: Ah...fine?
Shale: How very fragile it must be. One touch and its kind crumples, spilling liquid everywhere. No wonder they clad themselves in metal.
Zevran: It takes more than just a touch, I'm sure...
Shale: I feel very solid. And immortal. No putrid liquids to squirt out of me, oh no.
Zevran: Hmm. Now that you mention it, I...I suddenly rather feel like a delicate mushroom...
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As an admitted Anders-basher, this was gold (especially the second one).
"You just weren't that good..."
You'd think all the burns he receives in DA2 would serve as motivation to shut up...nope, just makes him blow up the Chantry.
Also a few of my faves
Anders: You don't actually think your jokes are funny, do you?
Oghren: Could have sworn that fly was buzzing again.
Anders: "HAR! Let me tell you about my life in one word!" (Belches)
Oghren: "Oh no! Don't take me back to the tower! I'm far, far too delicate!"
Anders: "I'm not only a dwarf, I'm a moron! Listen to me fart!"
Oghren: "Oh no, big templar man! What are you going to do with that sword?"
Anders: Eww.
Oghren: Don't play with fire unless you want to get burned, son.
Sigrun: Your ears are so pointy, like an animal. Do they make it easier for you to hear?
Velanna: Are you...are you saying my ears are big?
Sigrun: Not excessively so...
Velanna: You think they're clownish, don't you?
Sigrun: You know, now that you mention it...
Velanna: I knew it! Don't talk to me.
Sigrun: You're the first elf I've ever known. Do you feel honored?
Velanna: Why would I feel honored?
Sigrun: Your actions will influence my opinion of your race. Forever.
Velanna: Oh. Thank you. I needed more anxiety.
Sigrun: Glad to help!
Fenris: You should have lived in Tevinter. You'd be happier there.
Anders: You're probably right.
Fenris: There, your magic would be a mark of honor. Apprenticed to the right Magister, you would do well.
Anders: Is there a down side?
Fenris: Only if you're bothered by owning a few slaves and performing the occasional blood ritual.
Anders: So they all do those things?
Fenris: Just the ones who don't complain about how powerless and persecuted they are.
Morrigan: You... do not truly think I look as my mother does, do you?
Alistair: Have you really been thinking about that all this time?
Morrigan: I am simply curious.
Alistair: And not insecure in the slightest, I'm sure.
Morrigan: I think I look nothing like her.
Alistair: I don't know. Give it a few hundred years and it'll be a spot-on match.
Morrigan: I said that I look nothing like her!
Alistair: All right. Got it. Totally different. I see that now.
Morrigan: Have you given thought to, perhaps, prolonging your life by forcing another spirit into your service?
Wynne: Of course not.
Morrigan: I would. Of course I am still young, beautiful, and my life is my own - while you are bound to that Circle. Hmm. I wonder why I asked. It would be a silly thing, prolonging your life. A waste.
Wynne: Think what you will, Morrigan. When the end comes, I will go gladly to my rest, proud of my achievements. While you… you will see how empty your life was. You will realize that because you never had love for others, you never received love in return. And you will die alone and unmourned.
Morrigan: Have you given thought to, perhaps, prolonging your life by forcing another spirit into your service?
Wynne: Of course not.
Morrigan: I would. Of course I am still young, beautiful, and my life is my own - while you are bound to that Circle. Hmm. I wonder why I asked. It would be a silly thing, prolonging your life. A waste.
Wynne: Think what you will, Morrigan. When the end comes, I will go gladly to my rest, proud of my achievements. While you… you will see how empty your life was. You will realize that because you never had love for others, you never received love in return. And you will die alone and unmourned.
Damn, Wynne really burned her good.
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I like this one:
Sebastian: I-- Hawke! We were just talking about you.
Hawke: Carry on. I love to eavesdrop.
Varric: "Hawke said sarcastically."
Hawke: You know I hate it when you do that.
Varric: "Hawke muttered in an angry aside to the dwarf..."
And this one:
Zevran: Might I offer you a bit of advice, my good friend Alistair?
Alistair: I like my hair the way it is, thank you.
Zevran: Truly? As you wish... though my advice is regarding something else completely. It has to do with your recent... exertions with your fellow Grey Warden that I overheard.
Alistair: My...? Oh.
Zevran: It did seem as if you just got going when all grew quiet. You are... feeling all right, yes? Perhaps you are tired?
Alistair: We aren't talking about this, are we? Did I hit my head?
Zevran: I have some roots from home that you may chew if you need energy. As for volume, perhaps you ought to try arching your--
Alistair: Whoa! Whoa! Awkward!
Zevran: You Fereldens are so finicky. How will you ever learn how to pleasure each other unless you talk about it?
Alistair: Not listening! La la la la la!
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More like this post should be an example of confusing, yet again, writing and voiceovers.
The reason you don't see any banter quotes from the Warden it was because there wasn't any per BioWare decision not to include her/him in them but you know, they could've easily decided the other way around. It's not like it's technically impossible to have subtitles for a character lacking recorded voice. And that there's so many 'funny' lines people quote from Hawke is thanks to the writers' obligation to craft one of these per each turn of the conversation. If they're under the same obligation when writing for the previous game, you'd see similar amount cited, simply because if you hear a thousand jokes there's good chance you'll remember and/or like a ten of them or so in the end.
Ahaha yeah sure dream on.
There are really few banter where the warden is involved (and sorry but there was banter that involved the warden) because they are forgettable without a voice to give it more meaning.
Pout al you want but as you can see we have 2 pages full of banters with hawke and a handful regarding the warden.
Note that the ones regarding the wardens started to show up AFTER i made my first post.