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... Anyone else, looking at the really good screenshot of Solas in party with Cassandra, have the irrational desire to have their Inquisitor ride on his shoulders? ... No? Just me...?
... Yeah. I did say it was irrational, right?
Well my Inquisitor's a Qunari so it'd be cute up until she crushed him! 
My money is still on Solas. But if it is Solas we better prepare for some baldy haters.
Yeah I guess so. Some people REALLY don't seem to like him based on appearance alone. Is this how it was before DA2 also? I didn't follow its release.
My money is still on Solas. But if it is Solas we better prepare for some baldy haters.
Didn't they reveal a screenshot of Vivienne just before Follower Friday? And Solas is in party screenshots with Cassandra and Varric, implying he's one of the first other companions we get--I'd assume that Cassandra and Varric are generally your first two to recruit.
In any case the nice big screenshot of him seems like a very nice teaser to roll into Follower Friday with. Either that or Bioware are massive teases and will instead roll out, say, Iron Bull. But at this point, with Solas in several party pics and in one of them very front and center, I'd say it's Solas.
(And I so very much hope he is bisexual so that everyone can have the Solas love.)
Yeah I guess so. Some people REALLY don't seem to like him based on appearance alone. Is this how it was before DA2 also? I didn't follow its release.
I didn't either. All I've heard is that at some point people thought Fenris was an older female elf or something. But I don't know how true that is.
Didn't they reveal a screenshot of Vivienne just before Follower Friday? And Solas is in party screenshots with Cassandra and Varric, implying he's one of the first other companions we get--I'd assume that Cassandra and Varric are generally your first two to recruit.
In any case the nice big screenshot of him seems like a very nice teaser to roll into Follower Friday with. Either that or Bioware are massive teases and will instead roll out, say, Iron Bull. But at this point, with Solas in several party pics and in one of them very front and center, I'd say it's Solas.
(And I so very much hope he is bisexual so that everyone can have the Solas love.)
I think most people are anticipating Solas. But I think alternatively they might give us someone for whom we don't actually have a name like Feathers. But I would take the screenshots as an indication that he is likely.
Yeah I guess so. Some people REALLY don't seem to like him based on appearance alone. Is this how it was before DA2 also? I didn't follow its release.
It was worse. Compared to DAII, now its all rainbows and butterflies, but I don't follow main forum section, so maybe all hate is there.
I didn't either. All I've heard is that at some point people thought Fenris was an older female elf or something. But I don't know how true that is.
It was worse. Compared to DAII, now its all rainbows and butterflies, but I don't follow main forum section, so maybe all hate is there.
Didn't they reveal a screenshot of Vivienne just before Follower Friday? And Solas is in party screenshots with Cassandra and Varric, implying he's one of the first other companions we get--I'd assume that Cassandra and Varric are generally your first two to recruit.
In any case the nice big screenshot of him seems like a very nice teaser to roll into Follower Friday with. Either that or Bioware are massive teases and will instead roll out, say, Iron Bull. But at this point, with Solas in several party pics and in one of them very front and center, I'd say it's Solas.
(And I so very much hope he is bisexual so that everyone can have the Solas love.)
Did you read what DG said about romances? I think he made some interesting points. Specifically how he made it seem like the sexuality of characters we don't romance may come into play. I know that's probably not much of a consolation for people who are excited, but I like the idea.
We first saw MEG (Mysterious Elf Guy) as concept art in a German magazine. I don't recall anyone thinking he was female.
Thank you. I'll just chalk that up to another one of those crazy things you hear around the forums.
We first saw MEG (Mysterious Elf Guy) as concept art in a German magazine. I don't recall anyone thinking he was female.
Something about Dragon Age II just made people crazy. Then Mass Effect 3 hit and the craziness increased.
The current forums are so chill, it doesn't even feel like a BioWare site.
Hah indeed. At least there's no Official <CharName> hate thread so far.
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The current forums are so chill, it doesn't even feel like a BioWare site.
It's like they took the trash out. Or at least sprayed it with Febreeze.
The current forums are so chill, it doesn't even feel like a BioWare site.
Right? I haven't been on since the ME3 ending fiasco and everyone being so nice is a weird feeling.
Also I feel that the forums have gotten a lot more inclusive. Or at least accepting. I remember back when people had those awful "I support straight Shepard" sigs.
Did you read what DG said about romances? I think he made some interesting points. Specifically how he made it seem like the sexuality of characters we don't romance may come into play. I know that's probably not much of a consolation for people who are excited, but I like the idea.
I get that people deserve representation, but I still maintain that every romanceable character being effectively bisexual is better for the sake of a game meant for entertainment. While all the characters are going to be interesting, that doesn't mean that everyone is going to like every character, and in fact there will probably be one or two whom most people don't like much at all. And if those that people don't like much are romances, but only to one sexuality group, well... that's going to stink to be part of that group.
Yes, I know we'll still get to know those characters. But, I want a little romance for my Dalish elf I'm planning out in my head, and if there's no male elf she can romance, she's going to be celibate. Dalish are snooty like that. I'll have to play someone else to romance someone who isn't Solas, in other words.
I get that people deserve representation, but I still maintain that every romanceable character being effectively bisexual is better for the sake of a game meant for entertainment. While all the characters are going to be interesting, that doesn't mean that everyone is going to like every character, and in fact there will probably be one or two whom most people don't like much at all. And if those that people don't like much are romances, but only to one sexuality group, well... that's going to stink to be part of that group.
Yes, I know we'll still get to know those characters. But, I want a little romance for my Dalish elf I'm planning out in my head, and if there's no male elf she can romance, she's going to be celibate. Dalish are snooty like that. I'll have to play someone else to romance someone who isn't Solas, in other words.
Fair enough. I don't agree with the entertainment argument, but I can hardly argue with how you want to play.
Hah indeed. At least there's no Official <CharName> hate thread so far.
Fair enough. I don't agree with the entertainment argument, but I can hardly argue with how you want to play.
I can see things both ways, but again I worry that there will be options that a lot of people won't be happy with, and they'll be stuck with that. I know Solas is popular within this thread, but elsewhere on the forum he is not; many people hate his baldness and others just don't find him appealing for other reasons. Plenty of people dislike elves. A lot of people are hoping that he's not their sexuality of choice so that they don't get "stuck" with him. Dramatic Hands is a more popular option. If Dramatic Hands turns out to be gay, there will be angry fangirls. If he turns out to be straight, there will be angry fanboys.
It wouldn't be so much of an issue if we didn't know that there are non-companion romances. So if there are six total, and the non-companions are straight, that leaves only one companion option for straight players. I'd be okay with it if I can't romance anyone. Disappointed, but, it's a game and I'll move on. There are people who will froth at the mouth over it, however--whether it's because they don't like their option, or they like someone else's better. Having said so, however, I do appreciate we won't get locked out of content by not romancing someone this time. And yet, "best friends" and "romantic partner" are two entirely different beasts. Yes, you love your best friends, but the person you're thinking of starting a family with just might have a little more bearing on your character's actions.
We first saw MEG (Mysterious Elf Guy) as concept art in a German magazine. I don't recall anyone thinking he was female.
Something about Dragon Age II just made people crazy. Then Mass Effect 3 hit and the craziness increased.
The current forums are so chill, it doesn't even feel like a BioWare site.
From what I can tell, there's a lot more strict moderation now than there used to be possibly in large part due to the numbered mods. People don't really get away with trolling, insult slinging, etc. as much as they used to.
) to make a new(er) version of him in Dragon's Dogma (cuz ya...still can't do art to save my life. I rock a mean stick-figure though).
@Roxy - Just ignore the Rabble-Rousers, and go download and play with the ThaneMOD.
As for Solas, after getting much better screenshots of him, I "tried" (emphasis on "tried"
Anyhoo...here ye be!
Spoiler
Ummm....yeah. So, no cleft chin, and no good scar likeness. Okay, it kind of sucks. LOL! Meh....killed some time, so I'll take it.
I'll take it too! Though, still no puppy eyes 
@Roxy - Just ignore the Rabble-Rousers, and go download and play with the ThaneMOD.
As for Solas, after getting much better screenshots of him, I "tried" (emphasis on "tried"
Anyhoo...here ye be!
Spoiler
Ummm....yeah. So, no cleft chin, and no good scar likeness. Okay, it kind of sucks. LOL! Meh....killed some time, so I'll take it.
I definitely will download the ThaneMod sometime down the road but I've pretty much put myself on a break from Mass effect right now! 
That elf looks really good and he does look a bit close to Solas! Thanks for sharing those pictures! 
Now I'm interested in Dragons Dogma...*goes to look on Youtube*
I'll take it too! Though, still no puppy eyes
) As good as the DD character creator is, it has limits. LIMITS, I SAY!!! *falls to knees/arms outstretched!*
I can see things both ways, but again I worry that there will be options that a lot of people won't be happy with, and they'll be stuck with that. I know Solas is popular within this thread, but elsewhere on the forum he is not; many people hate his baldness and others just don't find him appealing for other reasons. Plenty of people dislike elves. A lot of people are hoping that he's not their sexuality of choice so that they don't get "stuck" with him. Dramatic Hands is a more popular option. If Dramatic Hands turns out to be gay, there will be angry fangirls. If he turns out to be straight, there will be angry fanboys.
It wouldn't be so much of an issue if we didn't know that there are non-companion romances. So if there are six total, and the non-companions are straight, that leaves only one companion option for straight players. I'd be okay with it if I can't romance anyone. Disappointed, but, it's a game and I'll move on. There are people who will froth at the mouth over it, however--whether it's because they don't like their option, or they like someone else's better. Having said so, however, I do appreciate we won't get locked out of content by not romancing someone this time. And yet, "best friends" and "romantic partner" are two entirely different beasts. Yes, you love your best friends, but the person you're thinking of starting a family with just might have a little more bearing on your character's actions.
I understand what you're saying, but there are always going to be people who are disappointed in some way or another, no matter what system they use. You're upset because you might not have access to a romance as the gender you want to play. Other people will be upset that the character they're most interested in wont be available for romance at all. If I put myself in the same place as everyone else, I would be currently very upset because a character whose looks and personality I adore is very likely not a romance (Vivienne if you must know) but I know not to invest myself emotionally in someone I don't know.
I understand your frustration, and would prefer characters were put off by race or class over gender. But the character a person wants to romance does not solely exist for them. They exist for every player, including those who are more than happy with being their friend and who could still take something meaningful from that relationship. You may put more importance on starting a life with someone, but there are people (like myself) who would gladly sacrifice their well being to fight for their friends.
Anyway, I'm sorry if that is a bit garbled. I'm still not feeling well and I'm taking medicine.
I understand what you're saying, but there are always going to be people who are disappointed in some way or another, no matter what system they use. You're upset because you might not have access to a romance as the gender you want to play. Other people will be upset that the character they're most interested in wont be available for romance at all. If I put myself in the same place as everyone else, I would be currently very upset because a character whose looks and personality I adore is very likely not a romance (Vivienne if you must know) but I know not to invest myself emotionally in someone I don't know.
I understand your frustration, and would prefer characters were put off by race or class over gender. But the character a person wants to romance does not solely exist for them. They exist for every player, including those who are more than happy with being their friend and who could still take something meaningful from that relationship. You may put more importance on starting a life with someone, but there are people (like myself) who would gladly sacrifice their well being to fight for their friends.
Anyway, I'm sorry if that is a bit garbled. I'm still not feeling well and I'm taking medicine.
Actually I won't be surprised if the scribe girl is NOT a romance, but Vivienne is. I don't know why but I have this notion that Vivienne might be a lesbian available to the Inquisitor. It won't surprise me if Cullen is the only NPC romance. It will displease me (since it means more than likely the straight women players are given less content yet again and because I'm not at all interested in Cullen, as of the end of DA2), but it will not surprise me.
And I repeat, while I'll be disappointed if Solas is not available, it'll be the fan rage from others that bothers me more. Replaying DA:O I feel like I'd almost be better off avoiding the romances entirely, or maybe giving Zevran another try. Yet when I first played, I was absolutely wild for Alistair. And now I just find him kind of annoying. I wonder if I'd feel the same replaying Mass Effect 1-3. I used to like Kaidan, too, but then ME2 happened, and in ME3 all he did was yell at my Shepard. But I wonder if I replayed now, would I even be able to tolerate Garrus...
In all honesty, interacting with the characters and making choices are the most important aspects of the game. And yet, that does not mean that romance isn't at all important, because, from a roleplaying standpoint, it is. It's also pretty adorable, too, sometimes.
Mmf.
But I'm not in the mood for serious discussions...
Hm. If Solas had a hand in decorating the Keep, what would he do to it, I wonder? I'm thinking furs. Everywhere. And also green. Maybe pinstripe wallpaper.
Hm. If Solas had a hand in decorating the Keep, what would he do to it, I wonder? I'm thinking furs. Everywhere. And also green. Maybe pinstripe wallpaper.
That would never happen. He wouldn't have anything to do with decorating the Keep because Vivienne would tie him up and lock him in the basement if he ever tried
Actually I won't be surprised if the scribe girl is NOT a romance, but Vivienne is. I don't know why but I have this notion that Vivienne might be a lesbian available to the Inquisitor. It won't surprise me if Cullen is the only NPC romance. It will displease me (since it means more than likely the straight women players are given less content yet again and because I'm not at all interested in Cullen, as of the end of DA2), but it will not surprise me.
And I repeat, while I'll be disappointed if Solas is not available, it'll be the fan rage from others that bothers me more. Replaying DA:O I feel like I'd almost be better off avoiding the romances entirely, or maybe giving Zevran another try. Yet when I first played, I was absolutely wild for Alistair. And now I just find him kind of annoying. I wonder if I'd feel the same replaying Mass Effect 1-3. I used to like Kaidan, too, but then ME2 happened, and in ME3 all he did was yell at my Shepard. But I wonder if I replayed now, would I even be able to tolerate Garrus...
In all honesty, interacting with the characters and making choices are the most important aspects of the game. And yet, that does not mean that romance isn't at all important, because, from a roleplaying standpoint, it is. It's also pretty adorable, too, sometimes.
Mmf.
But I'm not in the mood for serious discussions...
Hm. If Solas had a hand in decorating the Keep, what would he do to it, I wonder? I'm thinking furs. Everywhere. And also green. Maybe pinstripe wallpaper.
No problem. I hadn't intended to push the issue. I just appreciated what Gaider said. I also hope people don't close themselves off from other potential characters due to looks or disappointment. As for Garrus, I romanced Liara and when I tried to romance Garrus I realised I'd already friendzoned him, so it was a little awkward.
Anyway, Solas is the last person I want decorating anything. 
Sorry, Solly.
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