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[CapricornSun]

Yes, I remember noting to ignore that one.

 

I'm gonna try ignoring Friday's theme (Solas + Rare Pairs/OT3). I don't mind seeing Solas/M!Lavellan but there are certain Solas pairings that just don't tickle my fancy that I know are going to pop up.

[Ramification]

I don't think it's a technical thing at this point - beyond that with different architecture it takes more time and money to develop and make sure it works - I think it's money.  I don't think JoH did that well.  Or as well as they wanted.  They may have gotten their budget reduced a bit or told to cut costs where possible and it was there.   And tbh - I think JoH was actually cut from the game. Which is FINE. They may have done a few things more or added a couple of things, but it was likely mostly finished. 

 

Porting titles removes valuable resources from making new content. BTW most devs. don't relish the idea of working on a port to an older console. It's not rewarding work as it's a downgrade. Devs. want to work on the stuff that's pushing forward into the future in tech, design, rendering etc... 

 

It comes down to time, resources, ROI and team engagement. I would think it's more likely that they aren't seeing the numbers for last gen console players on their DLC sales. Plus the pain of devs. wanting and needing to work on other stuff.

 

It's a hard call to stop supporting, but at some point it's necessary so devs. can focus their efforts on creating new stuff for the majority of players.

 

I don't understand your point about JoH being cut. It made your post read like Bioware is lying yet I don't see any facts to back up that assertion. I seriously doubt the DLC was finished BTW. Maybe they just want to keep expanding on their story you know? 

[procutemeister]

Yes, I could see the usefulness in this but it just really bums me out that PS3 and Xbox 360 owners who want to play the last (and probably the most important) DLC have to purchase a whole new console just to play it. And I don't think I have enough cash to purchase a PS4 before the next DLC hits.

 

Like really, dick move Bioware. 

 

(I'm not bitter at all... Nope. Not one bit.)

 

True   I think they should just release at least this last DLC for last-gen consoles as a parting gift, maybe. Then we would be ready for the long wait until DA 4, rather than purchasing a entirely new console just for that. 

 

It probably has something to do with hardware limitations though. Since DAI already struggles to run on last-gen. 

[RynJ]

Oh wow, that new qunari armor looks....interesting on male elves. I hate that Solas pops into the default male elf body model whenever he doesn't have his specific armor on. It doesn't pad him the way it's supposed to and suddenly his head looks too big haha.

[Gwyvian]

I didn't. I usually see things like a writer or a director, it's a story that I'm scripting. I get emotionally invested, but I'm not the one doing the romance... My character is.

 

I find this very curious. You are a writer or director, or merely see things as one? And what is your definition of "emotionally invested" if you don't get crushed by a think like the Solas romance because of, I'm assuming, a professional detachment from your character?

[Gwyvian]

Agreed, and they reminded me of the Seanchan Damane from Wheel of Time.

 

I love you.  And I 100% agree with the parallel.

[ShallowlLife9871]

wait? what is this news about a dlc???

[procutemeister]

wait? what is this news about a dlc???

 

There was news recently about the save game importer for DAI: http://www.dragonage...s/save-importer

 

It says all the new DLC will come out on next-gen consoles only.

[ChuChu]

No.  Only because Tumblr was created for open discussion.  You can write paragraphs of long-form debate on there -- unlike say twitter also you're not having to participate in the same community that allowed a pedophile board run rampant until they decided they wanted investors(Reddit).  Also, you can have meaningful discussion, it's not conducive because they have no moderation in any way so people being harassed by assholes had no recourse. They JUST implemented a proper block functions.

 

It's only relegated to an image board because of the artist community found it easier to use than deviant art and then people that wanted to talk were getting harassed into next week so they just posted gifs of cats. But I have seen meaningful and interesting thoughts crop up there.  A lot of the meta about the characters was actually borne from tumblr.  So yes, it's possible.

 

I don't know about that. Firstly, Tumblr wasn't created for open discussion, but rather it was created for easy sharing. I have to clarify though that the sort of discussion I was referencing was that which involves hearing accounts from more than one party, and then initiating a back and forth... not just writing a monologue and dissecting a topic. So that might be where we got our wires crossed. xD

Also, I think a lot of the negativity I hear about on Tumblr is partially from lack of moderation, as you say, but also because of the old addage 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease'. Negative people are often the loudest, and thus negativity gets more attention than positivity, and sometimes that feeds the beast and people learn to be jerks to get attention. A forum is a safer environment because it's not a popularity contest, it enables actual back and forth discussion, and of course there is moderation. People looking to do debate really shouldn't do so on Tumblr for those reasons alone. Similarly, critical analyses often will breed debate (and sadly, negativity) and so you have to take the forum into consideration if you intend to defend your point.

As a little side note: while I know it's popular opinion, Tumblr actually wasn't relegated as an image board because people found it instead of deviantArt and enacted a mass exodus. It was instead marketed as a place for artists from the get-go, for the sole purpose that it is a sort of inspiration board (whether that includes text, video, or images is irrelevant). Artists and other creatives are the obvious demographic for such a tool. They need people to create the interesting content for the rest of Tumblr to flourish on. It's an ecosystem of sorts.

[Niamaduir]

I love you.  And I 100% agree with the parallel.

 

I couldn't decided who was more annoyed/outraged, my Hawke or Anders after that quest. It is a logical extreme extension of the subjugation of mages though, especially under the Qun, which oddly enough reminds me of the Borg from Star Trek. I really want to know how Solas feels about it though, but it doesn't come up in his banter with Bull as far as I know.

 

So, I have agreed to compile and organize all of Fenxshiral's Project Elvhen name requests into an easy to use resource, yeah...I am a total nerd

[CapricornSun]

Oh wow, that new qunari armor looks....interesting on male elves. I hate that Solas pops into the default male elf body model whenever he doesn't have his specific armor on. It doesn't pad him the way it's supposed to and suddenly his head looks too big haha.

 

Qunari armor really doesn't do wonders for Solas' figure. xD

 

I'd love to see my Lavellan wearing it though. 

 

Screenshots of the Qunari armor for those who haven't seen it already.

 

SOURCE

 

Spoiler

 

That Qunari throne though...

 

Spoiler

 

BTW since DLC will now only be for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, is the Spoils of the Qunari available for old gen consoles at least? 

[Cee]

Solas in the armor. It looks....weird. Waiting for some HD shots.

 

It is nice on the ladies though.

[procutemeister]

I wasn't able to find anything about it for PS3/PS4 but I searched it on the Xbox site. It doesn't look like it's available for Xbox 360, so I'm not too hopeful about a PS3 version either. 

 

https://store.xbox.c...eDetailsSection

 

And yes, I agree that the armor doesn't do much for his figure   Aside from the body mesh though, I like the design for both genders.

[Gwyvian]

I couldn't decided who was more annoyed/outraged, my Hawke or Anders after that quest. It is a logical extreme extension of the subjugation of mages though, especially under the Qun, which oddly enough reminds me of the Borg from Star Trek. I really want to know how Solas feels about it though, but it doesn't come up in his banter with Bull as far as I know.

 

So, I have agreed to compile and organize all of Fenxshiral's Project Elvhen name requests into an easy to use resource, yeah...I am a total nerd

 

Same here. That level of control is, well, I'd say inhuman, but...  And yes, it's definitely reminiscent of the Borg! Forcibly working to exist as a mere piece in a grand collective, always performing a particular function in society and each member of that society rigidly "programmed" to perform tasks to perfection. There's even brainwashing involved. The only thing missing is the technology, but even to that, I could point out the qunari's technological advancement vs. that of the rest of Thedas which parallels the Borg's advanced tech compared to everyone else. (Which means they can be eventually defeated by Thedas ingenuity, MWAHAHAHA.)

 

As to Solas' feelings on the matter, I'm pretty sure that he is beyond livid at the mere concept of how mages are treated by the Qun, but really, he has a problem with their entire way of living, so I suppose there was no need to point that out in particular. Though, I did find it a bit odd myself after listening to their banter, I thought that was going to be the first subject brought up once I realized where their discussion was headed, him being a mage and all. In retrospect, knowing who he really is, I'd say that the reason he doesn't bring it up is because he hasn't really experienced mage oppression so much, it's not ingrained in him as it is for anyone else from the current age and while he sees what's going on and understands it, it's not an inherent part of him like it is for someone who grew up, lived and died thinking that mages were dangerous, belong in circles and were generally better off put down or controlled like animals. It's like perceiving a culture different than your own, you understand its composing elements, and yet a part of you can never quite really understand. I'm sure it infuriates him as I said, yet... I'm not sure it ever occurs to him to really think of himself as part of "mages" en masse from this age, which means that he has a certain detachment from the subject.

 

On a more meta level, I'm glad they included this view (the DAII quest I mean) into qunari culture, though, as it provides a different kind of extreme example of subjugation - I particularly like the portrayal of the mage himself being completely at ease with his position in society and all the reactions this elicits from your companions. Truly just like damane.

[CapricornSun]

Solas in the armor. It looks....weird. Waiting for some HD shots.

 

It is nice on the ladies though.

 

Makes me glad that Solas looks delicious in Avvar armor. *ahem*

 

Yes, I love the armor on the ladies. Definitely something I see my Lavellan wearing.

 

I wasn't able to find anything about it for PS3/PS4 but I searched it on the Xbox site. It doesn't look like it's available for Xbox 360, so I'm not too hopeful about a PS3 version either. 

 

https://store.xbox.c...eDetailsSection

 

And yes, I agree that the armor doesn't do much for his figure   Aside from the body mesh though, I like the design for both genders.

 

Okay... I guess it was too much to hope for after that DLC announcement. *sigh* Thank you!

 

In other news, I've stopped sulking and decided I'll just save up and buy myself a PS4 this December as a Christmas gift to myself... (Dammit Bioware, you make saving money so hard for me.  )

[Cee]

I wonder if there will be any sort of discount for players moving to new consoles. If people are angry enough. There really should be, considering this move is made now.

[procutemeister]

You're welcome! 

 

And, oh dear, Solas in the shirtless Avvar armor   

 

Too bad the other design makes him (and other wearers) look a few months pregnant.

[Caddius]

Same here. That level of control is, well, I'd say inhuman, but...  And yes, it's definitely reminiscent of the Borg! Forcibly working to exist as a mere piece in a grand collective, always performing a particular function in society and each member of that society rigidly "programmed" to perform tasks to perfection. There's even brainwashing involved. The only thing missing is the technology, but even to that, I could point out the qunari's technological advancement vs. that of the rest of Thedas which parallels the Borg's advanced tech compared to everyone else. (Which means they can be eventually defeated by Thedas ingenuity, MWAHAHAHA.)

 

As to Solas' feelings on the matter, I'm pretty sure that he is beyond livid at the mere concept of how mages are treated by the Qun, but really, he has a problem with their entire way of living, so I suppose there was no need to point that out in particular. Though, I did find it a bit odd myself after listening to their banter, I thought that was going to be the first subject brought up once I realized where their discussion was headed, him being a mage and all. In retrospect, knowing who he really is, I'd say that the reason he doesn't bring it up is because he hasn't really experienced mage oppression so much, it's not ingrained in him as it is for anyone else from the current age and while he sees what's going on and understands it, it's not an inherent part of him like it is for someone who grew up, lived and died thinking that mages were dangerous, belong in circles and were generally better off put down or controlled like animals. It's like perceiving a culture different than your own, you understand its composing elements, and yet a part of you can never quite really understand. I'm sure it infuriates him as I said, yet... I'm not sure it ever occurs to him to really think of himself as part of "mages" en masse from this age, which means that he has a certain detachment from the subject.

 

On a more meta level, I'm glad they included this view (the DAII quest I mean) into qunari culture, though, as it provides a different kind of extreme example of subjugation - I particularly like the portrayal of the mage himself being completely at ease with his position in society and all the reactions this elicits from your companions. Truly just like damane.

I think back before Origins came out, Gaider and company listed Wheel of Time as one of their influences, along with Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Where is my Wesley, Bioware?  I want my Wesley.) The Qunari definitely remind me of the Seanchan, though the Seanchan needed those weird insect armor designs to appear alien. The fact that Jordan said they all spoke with heavy Texan accents was kind of strange, though. 

I think the Seanchan are a bit more intimidating, as they actually do have a continental empire across the sea that will send them reinforcements, and they're still in their expansion period. The visions in the last few books of the future of the Seanchan was also creepy as hell.

The part about the Qunari that fascinates me and horrifies me equally is what you mentioned. That the saarebaas is at ease with his position. That the Arishok is insulted that he should compliment the saarebaas for 'doing what the Qun demanded of him'. 

My fiance is tearing her way through the series for the first time, actually.

Massive Wheel of Time spoilers, because I have to rant:

Spoiler

She's a very intelligent woman, much more so than I am. But that still ddoesn't explain her goddamn eerie ability to predict things in this goddamn series.
It was around Book 4 that she started speculating that Verin was Black Ajah. By Book 10, she revised it to Verin having been forced into the Black Ajah. Just the other day she informed me she was gleefully shipping Thom and Moiriaine. She predicted Lan and Nyneave marrying back in Book One. She's predicted almost all of the major deaths, except she thinks that Rand is gonna die for sure. If it wasn't for that last one, I'd be sure she was playing a prank on me and looking things up.  

Then one time she managed to pressure me into revealing the whole Slayer backstory thing. Except as she was pestering me about it, she figured it out on her own.    

[laurelinvanyar]

I think back before Origins came out, Gaider and company listed Wheel of Time as one of their influences, along with Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Where is my Wesley, Bioware?  I want my Wesley.) The Qunari definitely remind me of the Seanchan, though the Seanchan needed those weird insect armor designs to appear alien. The fact that Jordan said they all spoke with heavy Texan accents was kind of strange, though. 

I think the Seanchan are a bit more intimidating, as they actually do have a continental empire across the sea that will send them reinforcements, and they're still in their expansion period. The visions in the last few books of the future of the Seanchan was also creepy as hell.

The part about the Qunari that fascinates me and horrifies me equally is what you mentioned. That the saarebaas is at ease with his position. That the Arishok is insulted that he should compliment the saarebaas for 'doing what the Qun demanded of him'. 

My fiance is tearing her way through the series for the first time, actually.

Massive Wheel of Time spoilers, because I have to rant:

Spoiler

She's a very intelligent woman, much more so than I am. But that still ddoesn't explain her goddamn eerie ability to predict things in this goddamn series.
It was around Book 4 that she started speculating that Verin was Black Ajah. By Book 10, she revised it to Verin having been forced into the Black Ajah. Just the other day she informed me she was gleefully shipping Thom and Moiriaine. She predicted Lan and Nyneave marrying back in Book One. She's predicted almost all of the major deaths, except she thinks that Rand is gonna die for sure. If it wasn't for that last one, I'd be sure she was playing a prank on me and looking things up.

Then one time she managed to pressure me into revealing the whole Slayer backstory thing. Except as she was pestering me about it, she figured it out on her own.    

1. Holy cow. Your fiancee is amazing.

Spoiler

I didn't see the Verin thing until it hit me in the feels.

 

2. I'm not sure the Qunari can physically control their Saarebas the way the damane are controlled via ter'angreal. The Arvaraad had a rod thingy, but I don't think it did much beyond stunning the poor saarebas. Seanchan has had several slave AND noble uprisings. That's what you get for promoting the most ruthless schemers in a "survival of the fittest" mentality. The control of the largest damane population is probably the only thing keeping the imperial family in power. 

 

3. Can I talk about something that really bothers me? Like really REALLY bothers me? We learn a lot about the Qun from Bull. First we learn that you don't get to pick your job. Then we learn that one occupation a qunari can have is to sexually pleasure other qunari. Even if the qunari don't equate sex with love or intimacy, even if the tamassrans are 100% ok with their job (and I can't imagine all of them are), the lack of consent in this equation really freaks me out. ESPECIALLY since, like the saarebas, they probably see this as perfectly natural and if they don't they just get brainwashed and AARRRGHGHGGHGHGH. 

[Caddius]

1. Holy cow. Your fiancee is amazing.

Spoiler

I didn't see the Verin thing until it hit me in the feels.

 

2. I'm not sure the Qunari can physically control their Saarebas the way the damane are controlled via ter'angreal. The Arvaraad had a rod thingy, but I don't think it did much beyond stunning the poor saarebas. Seanchan has had several slave AND noble uprisings. That's what you get for promoting the most ruthless schemers in a "survival of the fittest" mentality. The control of the largest damane population is probably the only thing keeping the imperial family in power. 

 

3. Can I talk about something that really bothers me? Like really REALLY bothers me? We learn a lot about the Qun from Bull. First we learn that you don't get to pick your job. Then we learn that one occupation a qunari can have is to sexually pleasure other qunari. Even if the qunari don't equate sex with love or intimacy, even if the tamassrans are 100% ok with their job (and I can't imagine all of them are), the lack of consent in this equation really freaks me out. ESPECIALLY since, like the saarebas, they probably see this as perfectly natural and if they don't they just get brainwashed and AARRRGHGHGGHGHGH. 

She is.

And my absolute favorite thing about the Qunari is that the Tal-Vashoth that are constantly waging war in the corners of their little empire? Their violence is a direct product of the Qun, but that violence also strengthens the Qunari's belief that, without the Qun, they are savages. It's a delightfully ironic (and bloody) twist. That the rebels against the Qun are still following the Qun just blows my mind. (This of course doesn't include the bakers and florists who, quite calmly, leave the jungles and set up shop somewhere south.) 

The tamrassran sexual services bit reminds me of the holy prostitutes you'd see in Antiquity. And it's a bit disconcerting. On the bright side, the revelation of just how much the Qunari do not equate love with sex means that my headcanon Aeducan/Sten romance is a bit more realistic. 

Wheel of Time spoilers.

Spoiler

I didn't see Verin coming either.
I always thought she was the one Aes Sedai with her head screwed on straight. Well, y'know, she still was, it was just a lot more complicated...
But goddamn. If that isn't the way one of the most composed, vindicated deaths I've ever seen in fiction.

[procutemeister]

 

3. Can I talk about something that really bothers me? Like really REALLY bothers me? We learn a lot about the Qun from Bull. First we learn that you don't get to pick your job. Then we learn that one occupation a qunari can have is to sexually pleasure other qunari. Even if the qunari don't equate sex with love or intimacy, even if the tamassrans are 100% ok with their job (and I can't imagine all of them are), the lack of consent in this equation really freaks me out. ESPECIALLY since, like the saarebas, they probably see this as perfectly natural and if they don't they just get brainwashed and AARRRGHGHGGHGHGH. 

 

Oh my god, this so much. I was sort of taken aback when Bull mentioned that bit. Like... the concept that the tamassrans have to do this and don't even get to choose it just makes my skin crawl. 

 

I'm not a fan of all the retcons of Qunari culture in DAI. 

[CapricornSun]

You're welcome! 

 

And, oh dear, Solas in the shirtless Avvar armor 

 

Too bad the other design makes him (and other wearers) look a few months pregnant.

 

Those screenshots made my day. Solas, what the heck?!

[Caddius]

So I've downloaded the GIMP image editor to fulfill my cartographic fantasies. To get a handle on the system before making my own maps, I'm re-doing my old MSPaint Thedas maps. It looks like I'll be able to add in blends and patterns to signify things like the Nevarran occupation of Perendale, the hazy notion of who exactly runs Seheron, the dwarf thaigs not being too glaring, and the city-states being distinct parts of the same Free Marcher shade.

My question is, which color should each nation be?

So far:

Anderfels is grey. I mean, come on. 

I'm torn between Tevinter being purple, Tyrian purple, or a Disney evil magic green.

The Qunari never fit into a color scheme for me. I have no idea.

Antiva is probably an orange or yellow.

Rivain is probably a light brown, orange, or yellow.

The Free Marches as a whole are probably grey-blue, or anything really.  Within it, Kirkwall could be black, red, pale yellow. Starkhaven is definitely a dark, Scottish blue. Ostwick, Markham, Wycome, Tantervale, I have no idea. I'm not even sure which city-states should get colors of their own.

I did Napoleonic Imperial Red for Orlais last time. I'm considering a shade of light blue, or red. 

Nevarra doesn't have a color yet at all.

I can see Ferelden as yellow, brown, or red. Earthy, Gryffindor/Saxon colors. 

For Llomeryn, what color would pirates be? 

[Cee]

Those screenshots made my day. Solas, what the heck?!

 

This is what I was reminded of:

 

[procutemeister]

Those screenshots made my day. Solas, what the heck?!

 

I must admit... this is the first thing I thought of when I saw them:

 

 

It's an egg cosy. 

although it could actually apply to his Skyhold outfit 

 

So I've downloaded the GIMP image editor to fulfill my cartographic fantasies. To get a handle on the system before making my own maps, I'm re-doing my old MSPaint Thedas maps. It looks like I'll be able to add in blends and patterns to signify things like the Nevarran occupation of Perendale, the hazy notion of who exactly runs Seheron, the dwarf thaigs not being too glaring, and the city-states being distinct parts of the same Free Marcher shade.

My question is, which color should each nation be?

So far:

Anderfels is grey. I mean, come on. 

I'm torn between Tevinter being purple, Tyrian purple, or a Disney evil magic green.

The Qunari never fit into a color scheme for me. I have no idea.

Antiva is probably an orange or yellow.

Rivain is probably a light brown, orange, or yellow.

The Free Marches as a whole are probably grey-blue, or anything really.  Within it, Kirkwall could be black, red, pale yellow. Starkhaven is definitely a dark, Scottish blue. Ostwick, Markham, Wycome, Tantervale, I have no idea. I'm not even sure which city-states should get colors of their own.

I did Napoleonic Imperial Red for Orlais last time. I'm considering a shade of light blue, or red. 

Nevarra doesn't have a color yet at all.

I can see Ferelden as yellow, brown, or red. Earthy, Gryffindor/Saxon colors. 

For Llomeryn, what color would pirates be? 

 

This is interesting! Hmm, the Qunari colors for me are light grey, red, and greyish-brown, since those were their colors in DA 2 and the Qunari decor in Skyhold.

 

I see Nevarra as purple because of Nevarrite and Cassandra's default armor (it looks purplish).

 

Llomeryn could be blue-green, like the sea.