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[Fialka]

MAKER NO.

 

I don't want to kill one of my companions again. I wasn't excited to kill Anders, but by the end of things I'd really just had it. With all of them, actually, apart from Varric, who I would have just walked off with had it been possible. There's a comic somewhere that utterly summed it up for me, but it was loaded with f-bombs so I'll refrain from sharing it. 

 

Not a huge fan of the betrayal element in a romance. Conflicted "villain," yes, but it doesn't have to play out like, "Well, I think I might love you but I'm just going to do the really bad thing anyway and nothing you can do will change my mind about it, so BOOM." 

To be fair, my perception of all the main antagonists (or those who could be seen as such) in DA2 was that none of them were actual villains, working for an actual nefarious goal (not like the Archdemon, or Howe, or even, arguably Loghain - maybe not so much a villain, in his case, but a mastermind who does some pretty awful things to further his goals).  All - Anders, Meredith, Orsino, the Arishok - could be seen as victims of circumstance who took things too far.  

 

I doubt they would create another Anders.  i just find the idea of a protagonist who might have been involved with the other side as rather intriguing. We did sort of have this with Morrigan and Zevran, but they were bit players in the grander scheme of things. Like I find the idea of an antagonist who could persuade me to their side intriguing.  Like the Architect, for example.  I kill him as often as not, but it's a difficult decision when I do, and I can't help but feel regret if I decide I have to.

[DragonRacer]

Just gotta say that so far, as a straight female, my first playthrough confirmed romance options are leaving me feeling   at the moment (other playthroughs will play around on sexuality and combos... Dorian seems precious, so I'm gonna ManQuisitor that one at some point, and a ManQuisitor for Cassandra at some point, too). Maybe that'll change once I get in-game and start getting to know the two gentlemen so far, but...  

 

If Solas isn't an LI but the Inquisitor gets the chance to flirt with and be turned down by him, I'll headcanon that he was interested and wanted to reciprocate but held back out of worry that a romantic entanglement would get in the way of saving the world (and all that other semi-important stuff ). The Inquisitor will move on to find love with another partner and Solas will watch sadly from a distance, telling himself over and over that he did the right thing.
 
That's my story and I'm sticking to it

 
That is possibly the most heart-breaking theory I have read and it makes me want to cry real tears. Good Lord, Ispan... 
 
On the other hand, that could also segue into an absolutely incredible (though highly unlikely) scenario where this happens: Solas turns down Inquisitor because of The Mission; Inquisitor goes on to sadly remain celibate (or maybe romances someone else, but it doesn't work out and they don't last); The World Is Saved, but as we all know, the game continues AFTER the main mission is resolved; so, after The Mission has been completed and if Inquisitor is currently (or has remained) single, Solas approaches him/her after all that time to initiate what had to be put off when The World Was Ending...
 
Solas: "Inquisitor... do you remember that question you asked me so long ago? Back when all this first started?"
 
Inquisitor: *hesitantly* "Yes..."
 
Solas: "The answer is 'yes'. In my heart, it was always 'yes'."
 


 

Is it fun teasing because he knows we'll be happy in the end or is he toughening us up for the final blow?
 
I'm the master of maintaining extremely high levels of excitement over long periods of time but I think I may have maxed out too early this time *insert awkward premature fanjaculation joke here*

 
Bonus points for "premature fanjaculation". I died.   

 

Is Solas confirmed for not being romanceable?

Solas has not been confirmed for anything either way as a romance or not a romance. 

[Dracarys]

To be fair, my perception of all the main antagonists (or those who could be seen as such) in DA2 was that none of them were actual villains, working for an actual nefarious goal (not like the Archdemon, or Howe, or even, arguably Loghain - maybe not so much a villain, in his case, but a mastermind who does some pretty awful things to further his goals).  All - Anders, Meredith, Orsino, the Arishok - could be seen as victims of circumstance who took things too far.  

 

I doubt they would create another Anders.  i just find the idea of a protagonist who might have been involved with the other side as rather intriguing. We did sort of have this with Morrigan and Zevran, but they were bit players in the grander scheme of things. Like I find the idea of an antagonist who could persuade me to their side intriguing.  Like the Architect, for example.  I kill him as often as not, but it's a difficult decision when I do, and I can't help but feel regret if I decide I have to.

 

Agreed with all of this! I'm perfectly happy to have morally gray characters, even heading toward the darker end of the spectrum. I just don't like ideological rigidity and lack of options. But you're right, there were such widespread complaints that I don't think they'll make an Anders again.  I'd expect a lot more nuance this time. I've never killed the Architect, actually...he's an excellent example of a sympathetic antagonist.

[DragonRacer]

So Allan, are you here to watch the celebration when the day comes? Or are you here to offer condolences?

 

Some men just want to watch the world burn? 

[AresKeith]

Isn't Solas and Blackwall close to age? They said that those two will have "kids these days" banter. 

 

So don't give up hope!

 

I feel that Blackwall is still older, like mid-late 40s to early 50s

[Nika]

Just gotta say that so far, as a straight female, my first playthrough confirmed romance options are leaving me feeling   at the moment (other playthroughs will play around on sexuality and combos... Dorian seems precious, so I'm gonna ManQuisitor that one at some point, and a ManQuisitor for Cassandra at some point, too). Maybe that'll change once I get in-game and start getting to know the two gentlemen so far, but...

Yeah I totally agree...

I don't mind playing as a male for Dorian or Cassandra, but for my first playthrough I wanted to be female

 

I feel like I'm being kind of ungrateful, we are getting lots of LI's and they've put a lot of work into them

But none of the potential love interests for females so far are to my liking, ugh

The only one I'm really interested in is Solas

[DragonRacer]

Yeah I totally agree...

I don't mind playing as a male for Dorian or Cassandra, but for my first playthrough I wanted to be female

 

I feel like I'm being kind of ungrateful, we are getting lots of LI's and they've put a lot of work into them

But none of the potential love interests for females so far are to my liking, ugh

The only one I'm really interested in is Solas

 

Agreed. I feel BAD for feeling like I do, but... well, it's how I feel.

 

The two men who really stick out for having caught my interest are Solas and Varric. And there is a very real and, sadly, highly-increasing chance that neither will be available when all is said and done.

 

Doesn't change anything for me. Still getting the game. Still know I'm gonna love the heck out of it. Still gonna eventually end up exploring all romance options anyway.

 

But... but just one of the two would be really nice. And, honestly, I'm more leaning towards Solas these days because I'd be perfectly fine just being bros with Varric again even as much as I'd like him to be available. I'd be okay if he wasn't again and/or if somehow Bianca comes back into his life. But if that's the case... Solas, please? Pretty please? With buttercream frosting and a cherry on top?

[Solas]

So Allan, are you here to watch the celebration when the day comes? Or are you here to offer condolences?

everybody cries: allan pls

[DragonRacer]

everybody cries: allan pls

 

The Solas Thread's collective response to Allan:

 

Do you really want to hurt me?
Do you really want to make me cry?

[Tempest329]

Agreed. I feel BAD for feeling like I do, but... well, it's how I feel.

 

The two men who really stick out for having caught my interest are Solas and Varric. And there is a very real and, sadly, highly-increasing chance that neither will be available when all is said and done.

 

Doesn't change anything for me. Still getting the game. Still know I'm gonna love the heck out of it. Still gonna eventually end up exploring all romance options anyway.

 

But... but just one of the two would be really nice. And, honestly, I'm more leaning towards Solas these days because I'd be perfectly fine just being bros with Varric again even as much as I'd like him to be available. I'd be okay if he wasn't again and/or if somehow Bianca comes back into his life. But if that's the case... Solas, please? Pretty please? With buttercream frosting and a cherry on top?

I'm in the same boat. I'm excited to play my dwarf inquisitor with Josephine and my eventual elf with Dorian but, I loved playing a female elf mage in Origins and I know I'm going to be playing that playthrough in Inquisition quite a bit. After Dragon Age 2 I despise Cullen and Iron Bull is the opposite in what I like in guys but, it's no biggy. Solas interest me because of his character so, I'm more interested in knowing more about him and if he happens to be a li the better.

[lyrabelacqua]

Yeah I totally agree...

I don't mind playing as a male for Dorian or Cassandra, but for my first playthrough I wanted to be female

 

I feel like I'm being kind of ungrateful, we are getting lots of LI's and they've put a lot of work into them

But none of the potential love interests for females so far are to my liking, ugh

The only one I'm really interested in is Solas

This is me.  There are so many awesome characters to choose from and get to know generally, I feel churlish for not feeling spoilt for choice   But for some reason, Solas is the one I have really latched onto and the others just don't really interest me romance-wise.  Cassandra was one half of my otp for my femquiz since I first saw her in DA2, but we all know how that worked out 

 

Having said that, part of me is actually considering romancing Cullen if Solas isn't available.  Which is like -- shock horror for me, because I've never been into him, but I was on my DA2 replay earlier and idk...Greg Ellis's voice.  Plus, his fans have turned out to be SO awesome (along with Varric's) that I think they're a big part of me suddenly warming to him 

 

I still want Solas though...

 

EDIT: totally rolling a male elf quizzy for Dorian at some point, and maybe Cass as well, but my lady inquisitor comes first 

[Cat Lance]

To those feeling bad for not being interested in anyone but Solas yet:

 

Keep in mind that, everything could change ingame. He could be a ****** and Cullen could sweep your Quizzie off her feet. *smiles* I'm still hoping for Solas, sorry about my down pre-coffee post from this morning, but even I'm going to go into my first playthrough open to the idea that my Quizzie might end up falling for someone unexpected. (At least on the first playthrough.)

 

My initial Warden couldn't stand Alistair. He rubbed her the wrong way every time she turned around, especially his interactions with Rabbit(Dog,) but she immediately hit it off with Zevran and went through everything with him w/o wiki help as if they were destined. *shrugs* I didn't romance Alistair until I made a Cousland warrior just for that purpose. (The last playthrough I did of Origins just a few months ago.) Then I finally got to see what all the squeeing was about.

 

That is to say. I'm not giving up hope for Solas until I get a direct answer on his LI status, but even if we don't get him, keep an open mind when you go into the game. Play your desired character and see where it leads. Even if s/he ends the game unromanced, s/he won't be alone, likely and will have carved an epic story for themself!

[lyrabelacqua]

To those feeling bad for not being interested in anyone but Solas yet:

 

Keep in mind that, everything could change ingame. He could be a ****** and Cullen could sweep your Quizzie off her feet. *smiles* I'm still hoping for Solas, sorry about my down pre-coffee post from this morning, but even I'm going to go into my first playthrough open to the idea that my Quizzie might end up falling for someone unexpected. (At least on the first playthrough.)

This is what I was thinking earlier.  None of us might even be able to stand Solas in-game (unlikely though, he sounds awesome  ) and someone really unassuming could sweep our quizzys off their feet.  That's exactly what happened to me with Garrus in ME2; I didn't really know much about the romance element of the game when I started playing it, and was about to throw my lot in with Jacob until that flirt option came up with Garrus.  I was like -- OMG, I can actually romance this freaky-looking raptor cat dude who is also strangely attractive??? Sign me up!   And he turned into my favourite bioware romance of all time 

[DragonRacer]

everybody cries: allan pls

 
Or even worse, I just envisioned the remaining character threads left dangling as abused animals in need of your help, complete with Sarah McLachlan asking the devs for your donation of just 5 leaks a day to help with their suffering from being over-sassed.

 

Oh, God, I'm a horrible person.

 

I should have never let my friends talk me into being introduced to Cards Against Humanity yesterday...

[Uirebhiril]

To those feeling bad for not being interested in anyone but Solas yet:

 

Keep in mind that, everything could change ingame. He could be a ****** and Cullen could sweep your Quizzie off her feet. *smiles* I'm still hoping for Solas, sorry about my down pre-coffee post from this morning, but even I'm going to go into my first playthrough open to the idea that my Quizzie might end up falling for someone unexpected. (At least on the first playthrough.)

 

 

That's one reason I try to not get into romance-wanting or speculating, because you never know what a character will actually be like until you start playing the game. Solas could be a complete ass or betray us badly or whatever. Doesn't mean he isn't initially interesting enough to want to get to know more. We all know what we like.

[Nika]

Haha it kinda sounds like we've turned into a support group now

"Don't worry, even if Solas won't love you, someone else will"

 

Well I always end up romancing someone

I'd just really like it if that someone was Solas

[Fialka]

Haha it kinda sounds like we've turned into a support group now

"Don't worry, even if Solas won't love you, someone else will"

 

Well I always end up romancing someone

I'd just really like it if that someone was Solas

Haha, right?  It's like we're all going through the stages of grief together... And the devs haven't even confirmed anything yet 

[Dracarys]

To those feeling bad for not being interested in anyone but Solas yet:

 

Keep in mind that, everything could change ingame. He could be a ****** and Cullen could sweep your Quizzie off her feet. *smiles* I'm still hoping for Solas, sorry about my down pre-coffee post from this morning, but even I'm going to go into my first playthrough open to the idea that my Quizzie might end up falling for someone unexpected. (At least on the first playthrough.)

 

My initial Warden couldn't stand Alistair. He rubbed her the wrong way every time she turned around, especially his interactions with Rabbit(Dog,) but she immediately hit it off with Zevran and went through everything with him w/o wiki help as if they were destined. *shrugs* I didn't romance Alistair until I made a Cousland warrior just for that purpose. (The last playthrough I did of Origins just a few months ago.) Then I finally got to see what all the squeeing was about.

 

That is to say. I'm not giving up hope for Solas until I get a direct answer on his LI status, but even if we don't get him, keep an open mind when you go into the game. Play your desired character and see where it leads. Even if s/he ends the game unromanced, s/he won't be alone, likely and will have carved an epic story for themself!

 

So much this! Solas is definitely my first choice, but considering how much unexpected characters have grown on me in the other games, I know I'm going to come out of my first playthrough with a completely different perspective on all of our companions and advisers. The voice acting always plays a huge part, and we've heard so little of it. Like, I already know that no matter what I think I'm going to do, I may well end up with Cullen for my first LI because of Greg Ellis's voice. I'll tell myself I'll resist and then FEELS WILL HAPPEN and I'll be done for.

 

I had the opposite situation from you in Origins. I fell hard for Alistair immediately and really didn't get the whole Zevran thing. But I made myself try it after my first couple of times through, and omg.   There's so much more to him than I'd expected, and I now love romancing him. It's such a sweet arc.

[Cat Lance]

i'm very drawn to him as well for some reason i played dragon age: origins for the first time last december, so this is the first bioware game that i'm actually experiencing pre-release info of so i've never planned a romance either since i played all of the games mostly blind. when i played dragon age: origins for the first time blind and i met alistair at ostagar, i had no idea i'd end up loving him, but he turned out to be my most favourite romance! so that may happen again in inquisition with a character i never expected, who knows, but my eyes have been on solas and sera (well, and cassandra but that crashed and burned!)

yes, it is hard to be hopeful, i don't want to get my hopes up too much like i did with cassandra 

I think as long as we temper our hopes with a sense of the reality of "ingame might change 'the game' entirely" we'll all be okay. I think what will suck is if he is not an LI and then we get in there and his personality ends up being so delicious we all end up pining. After all this waiting and subsequent ups and downs, I think that would be the thing that would hurt the worst for a lot of folk.

 

I'm just hoping he lives up to the BDH impression I got from Patrick Weeke's interview. I will be very very happy if he is a positive role model for my son. Especially if I can somehow convince them to bring his scar back. ...I have no idea how to do that, though. :-/

 

This is what I was thinking earlier.  None of us might even be able to stand Solas in-game (unlikely though, he sounds awesome  ) and someone really unassuming could sweep our quizzys off their feet.  That's exactly what happened to me with Garrus in ME2; I didn't really know much about the romance element of the game when I started playing it, and was about to throw my lot in with Jacob until that flirt option came up with Garrus.  I was like -- OMG, I can actually romance this freaky-looking raptor cat dude who is also strangely attractive??? Sign me up!   And he turned into my favourite bioware romance of all time 

Yeah, I just threw that out as a legit possibility, though I think it'll be a highly unlikely one. (Unless we're all REALLY off about his personality, but I'm not expecting that.) I romanced Liara with a female Shep, but it was...so deadpan...it just didn't click well from the voice acting perspective. And I was interested in Garrus inspite of myself. It's one of the reasons I'm thinking of actually giving ME2 a go. Do an "easy" run on ME celibate and then romance Garrus in 2 and 3.

 

 

Oh, God, I'm a horrible person.

 

I should have never let my friends talk me into being introduced to Cards Against Humanity yesterday...

Cards Against Humanity is AMAZING. It's evil, adult fun. It's been far too long since I've gotten to play it, too. It's always fun bringing someone new in and seeing how shocked they can be when they find out who layed down which cards. "WAIT! But YOU'RE the one who laid that down!? I was sure it was so-and-so!!" hehehe

 

That's one reason I try to not get into romance-wanting or speculating, because you never know what a character will actually be like until you start playing the game. Solas could be a complete ass or betray us badly or whatever. Doesn't mean he isn't initially interesting enough to want to get to know more. We all know what we like.

Yes, this. I don't know what went wrong this time, normally I don't do this! XD

[lyrabelacqua]

Haha, right?  It's like we're all going through the stages of grief together... And the devs haven't even confirmed anything yet 

It's so true! We've already been through rage and denial, now it's like we're hitting acceptance    I think at this point if Solas does turn out to be a LI, none of us will know how to process the information! lol

[Nika]

It's so true! We've already been through rage and denial, now it's like we're hitting acceptance    I think at this point if Solas does turn out to be a LI, none of us will know how to process the information! lol

I'm still rather hopeful for Solas

I'll start freaking out if the next announced LI isn't him though

[lyrabelacqua]

 

 

Yeah, I just threw that out as a legit possibility, though I think it'll be a highly unlikely one. (Unless we're all REALLY off about his personality, but I'm not expecting that.) I romanced Liara with a female Shep, but it was...so deadpan...it just didn't click well from the voice acting perspective. And I was interested in Garrus inspite of myself. It's one of the reasons I'm thinking of actually giving ME2 a go. Do an "easy" run on ME celibate and then romance Garrus in 2 and 3.

 

My canon ME playthrough always has my Shep celibate in ME1   Because she's totally committed to the job and can't countenance the idea of jeopardising the mission with 'feelings'...but then ME2 happens and her world turns upside down, and she finds herself in love with her best friend   It's beautifully serendipitous moments like that in bioware games that make them so special; things you'd never imagine happening take you by surprise and it seems like it was always meant to be.  Which is why, whatever happens with Solas, all our DAI playthroughs will be awesome