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[Caddius]

There's some Ferelden art that made me raise an eyebrow (same apparent era as the Dirthamen-bear and the Halla maiden)  but that's early human, if there's any real connection at all.  

 

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The weird thing for me is that in DA1/2, we find *tons* of early humanoid Pantheon statues that were most likely originally Sylaise (assuming she's the figure with cupped hands offering fire) that were subsequently appropriated by the Chantry as Andraste.  But while the other Pantheon members seem to transition from literal representation to symbolic animal figures, it seems to go humanoid statue > ??? > Fall of Arlathan for Sylaise.

 

Unless wyvern?   That seems possible.

 

There's so little pre-Andraste human lore to work with, though.  I'd really just like to sit some old guy in Ferelden down and say "for the love of god please explain this."

 

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There's some Ferelden art that made 

OLD MAN: Well, you see Elgar'nan was tired of the Emerald Knights' union asking for pay raises and dental care, so when he decided to protect his cup of holy coffee, he hid it inside an alchemical bottle with mysterious smoke and hired a reject from Dark Souls to guard it for eternity. (He would have have Ghilly make some horrible monster, but Mythal tipped him off that both Ghilly and her monsters used caffeine as fuel...)

 

...*shrug* There's a reason I don't play charades?   

 

But in all seriousness, the sheer level of bizarre elven artwork in Ferelden is astonishing. Where are these Sylvaise-->Andraste statues I'm hearing about? 

[Cee]

It's definitely an endgame scenario in Mass Effect. I didn't mind it in ME1, since the timing made sense with what was happening. But the second and third games, yeah, it was a case of "we're near endgame, here's your sex scene." Which is fine, I suppose, but I much prefer where the relationship and intimacy isn't something you "achieve" right before the game is over. I like how Dragon Age has approached that.

 

In ME3, partly due to how the companions felt more like they also had their own lives, moved around, did things, it felt different/somewhat improved. After a while, it's kind of implied your LI is spending time in your quarters and there are remarks made by other companions and characters on the ship too (Wrex' comment about Liara having a window, Matriarch Aethyta asking Liara how many times she tossed Shepard in bed and took her out of uniform, etc).

 

I just rewatched this for feels, because I love this scene so very much.

 

 

It's the Cole mention that got me "serious" He's to innocent to be connected with such 'dark' things >.>'... Which is why you can imagine my bewilderment when it was revealed to me that (very) young (female) DAI fanfiction loooooove writing Cole as LI for their self-inserts 

 

 

 

[ChuChu]

 

 

It's the Cole mention that got me "serious" He's to innocent to be connected with such 'dark' things >.>'... Which is why you can imagine my bewilderment when it was revealed to me that (very) young (female) DAI fanfiction loooooove writing Cole as LI for their self-inserts 

 

 

He's too innocent/uninterested to be involved in them personally, yeh, and Cole as a LI isn't something I think many of us here are fans of... don't worry! But he does help men and women 'get some'. Since, you know, he is a spirit of compassion. He whispered such a thing to a couple in the city, in fact. Something about... ribbons. And bed posts.

Though no, I was more mentioning that the comment about Solas binding Lavellan was probably made by the writers with complete awareness of said 'dark things'... though Cole himself was oblivious, we aren't. 

[Sifr]

Haha a war of the Lavellans, I think it would cause then end of the world.
Bonus points because my Lavellan is also a rift mage!

 

I think my Lavellan could accept sharing as long as it includes the possibility of getting to better know the many alternate versions of herself... I mean, not to sound multiversally narcissistic, but some of those other Lavellan ladies are pretty damn fine!

 

[Garnet]

Nia: *Quietly steals Solas away while the other Lavellans fight amongst themselves*   

 

You guys are hilarious and awesome and I'm already out of likes for the day! *pout* I wanted to like more stuff!

 

I've played Dragon's Dogma and this comic pretty much sums up the romances in that game:

*Dragon's Dogma spoilers*

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Except it's usually the Duchess for me.

The combat is awesome though!

[Caddius]

So I finished The Witcher 3 a few days ago. I'd set myself up for the worst, most disastrous ending possible, going for all the repugnant choices, since I knew there was no chance I could pull it off after seeing the results of my natural instincts.

MASSIVE WITCHER 3 SPOILERS:

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Apparently I shouldn't trust my instincts.   Ignoring the horrible, horrible fates of Roche and Thaler   and my being a treacherous ass, I quite enjoyed 'Chancellor' Sigy and Witcher Ciri. (Especially the part about poor Emyhr's fate. ) The epilogue faked me out.

"OH GOD CIRI DIED OH MY GOD NO

WAIT, GERALT LOOKS TOO CALM OH MY GOD HE MUST BE MEETING HER 

DAMMIT IT'S JUST A SWORD-SMITH

OH IT'S ZIRAEL. *sobbing* HE GOT A SWORD IN HER MEMORY
WHY ARE WE HEADING TO A TAVERN?

CAN IT

NO

CAN

...yes.

I was very pleased. And glad to see that CDProjekt's comment about 'letting Geralt enjoy his retirement' was no joke, as he settled down with Triss in Kovir quite happily.

I hope that someday, there is a Witcher 4, with Geralt as the happily tipsy father figure you check in with for hilarious drunken shenanigans between chapters, as you play Ciri. 

Overall, probably one of the best games I've played. Definitely one of my favorites. I just wished that the epilogue slides would cover more, because there was so much.

And I missed not seeing Iorveth and Saaskia, of course.

Time for an imperial playthrough with best buddy Roche making it through. 

And Yennefer. I really liked Triss's romance, but I can't not romance Yennefer. 

I strongly concur with earlier sentiments about a certain elf in the Witcher 3 and his amazing amazingness. 

[Garnet]

He's too innocent/uninterested to be involved in them personally, yeh, and Cole as a LI isn't something I think many of us here are fans of... don't worry! But he does help men and women 'get some'. Since, you know, he is a spirit of compassion. He whispered such a thing to a couple in the city, in fact. Something about... ribbons. And bed posts.

Though no, I was more mentioning that the comment about Solas binding Lavellan was probably made by the writers with complete awareness of said 'dark things'... though Cole himself was oblivious, we aren't. 

 I agree! I think of that as a massive *both Solas and Lavellan blushing profusely* moment. I had just had the balcony kiss before this scene too. After Solas says he loves her. Adorable!  And Cole is just completely oblivious..

And that scene in Val Royeux is a big part of why I went with spirit Cole. 

[MayriyaNoori]

Awww, but you know what is kind of a sweet thought....a spirit of compassion could fall in love with another spirit I bet. And I don't mean necessarily in any kind of sexual manner or whatever. As some Solas banter kinda hints that spirits have their way of getting it on.

 

But I do find it sweet the idea of a spirit of compassion in love with another spirit. I actually would just love more stuff about the lives of spirits in the game. It would be oh so fascinating.

[Cee]

I don't think the binding thing was more than just a writers' joke (Cole was also a vessel for game, TV, and movie spoilers, after all.)

. But it's both amusing and reinforces that purity of spirits Solas is so envious of.

 

 

In a strange sense, I sort of....relate?....a little bit to Cole. Part of why I like him so much is in this understanding.

 

(unrelated, but damn it, I just noticed I totally missed a deadline to apply to an amazing writing thing.)

[Illyria]

Solas obviously has more life experience than Lavellan, especially depending on how you role play her, but I like to imagine my Lavellan surprises Solas with her forwardness. He's such an introvert, and so unassuming too (sorry everyone who thinks he's absolutely gorgeous, but for me, his personality made him attractive), it probably completely throws him off when Lavellan shows interest in him. 

 

 

While I found Solas interesting and striking looking for the first time I saw him, it's his personality that really sold him to me (although his ability to look good in any armour was a distraction prior to the game coming out.  It's no wonder he was picked to show off the crafting ability).

[Illyria]

I may take you up on that offer I have a few Pratchett books on my summer reading list too.

 

Ah, well I've never played any of the Mass Effect games so I'm unable to judge the romance in them.

 

I do appreciate the diversity and character BioWare has to offer in it's romances. Before I ever bought Origins or DA2 the only game I ever played that had romance options was Skyrim... if that counts, which it really shouldn't because they're about as interesting as watching moss grow (sorry Farkas, but I had more interesting conversations with Meeko).

 

If you play on the PC it's worth checking out 3DNPCs/Interesting NPCs.  It has several new followers and marriage options.  Some are classified as 'super followers' meaning they actually react to various vanilla quests and have dialogue trees about them.  Two of my favourites are Rumarin (basically Awakening!Anders as an Altmer, and he's a bisexual marriage option) and Amalee (Kaylee from Firefly if she was a bard and a lesbian).

[Illyria]

Guys come on. Aside from Dragon Age, the best romance in any other game is obviously Harvest Moon. Farming and giving turnips to ladies is the best.

 

 

Raven and Pia's romances in Rune Factory 3 are actually amazing.  A lot of depth and emotion to them. (I've never played a base Harvest Moon game but I'm a huge RF fan).

[Illyria]

Maybe if it's about Solas....Lavellan helps him with a hug during his breakdown.....? .....maybe......

And you are right......sad Solas is better than no Solas........

 

Maybe it'll be like Lair of the Shadow Broker

 

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Near the end Liara is breaking down and a very brief paragon interrupt flashes up for a romanced!Shepard.  Taking it allows Shepard to hug her and then kiss her.  It's so sweet.

 

[Cee]

Maybe it'll be like Lair of the Shadow Broker

 

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Near the end Liara is breaking down and a very brief paragon interrupt flashes up for a romanced!Shepard.  Taking it allows Shepard to hug her and then kiss her.  It's so sweet.

 

 

 

I was already in feels mode tonight....

[Siha]

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Hey Caddius, I saw this and thought you might like it: http://www.viralfore...borders-change/
 
Related to Solas because... very old and... changing and... relevant because... DA... Loghain... maps... stuff.

[Illyria]

In ME3, partly due to how the companions felt more like they also had their own lives, moved around, did things, it felt different/somewhat improved. After a while, it's kind of implied your LI is spending time in your quarters and there are remarks made by other companions and characters on the ship too (Wrex' comment about Liara having a window, Matriarch Aethyta asking Liara how many times she tossed Shepard in bed and took her out of uniform, etc).

 

I just rewatched this for feels, because I love this scene so very much.

 

 

Every time I think 'next time I'll romance Garrus' I get reminded why I can't romanced anyone other than Liara.

[Cee]

Every time I think 'next time I'll romance Garrus' I get reminded why I can't romanced anyone other than Liara.

 

Same, I just...just...wrong.

 

Continuing my feels because why not pile on some more?

[Illyria]

Same, I just...just...wrong.

 

Continuing my feels because why not pile on some more?

 

Ack.  So romantic and yet so sad.

[Cee]

Ack.  So romantic and yet so sad.

 

Sigh, and different from the others' parting speeches in a significant way. Even as a friend.

 

This discussion about romances just had to take me back there because this one means a lot to me, for multiple reasons. Solas is the first character since Liara to have a similar sort of deep impact....and who knows what's to come.

[Caddius]

 
Hey Caddius, I saw this and thought you might like it: http://www.viralfore...borders-change/
 
Related to Solas because... very old and... changing and... relevant because... DA... Loghain... maps... stuff.

You thought right. (Now, how do I set up every year of that video up as individual images, and make them go in order as my screensavers?  )

After so much time with Crusader Kings, I was really confused when Byzantium actually got finished off. 

I actually kept all the map gifts for myself in Origins, after ascertaining that the plebs I traveled with had zero appreciation for them.  When I finally got around to recruiting Loghain, and I got that first +10 Approval, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 

 

Then Loghain has to go and mention maps he 'got from an old friend' in Inquisition. *sniffles*

[Janic99]

Yes~! I'm not usually one for fancasting, but he is SO PERFECT to play Cole.. 

AHS Spoiler:

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He did already play a ghost boy. Though his character was far from being Cole..

Exactly! That Tate Langdon is the ghost boy yes and I just think like outside how he looks he would be perfect cole XD 

Oh.. if they just ever made DAI movie

[Siha]

You thought right. (Now, how do I set up every year of that video up as individual images, and make them go in order as my screensavers?  )
After so much time with Crusader Kings, I was really confused when Byzantium actually got finished off. 
I actually kept all the map gifts for myself in Origins, after ascertaining that the plebs I traveled with had zero appreciation for them.  When I finally got around to recruiting Loghain, and I got that first +10 Approval, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 
 
Then Loghain has to go and mention maps he 'got from an old friend' in Inquisition. *sniffles*

Pleased to hear I made you happy.

Well, I'd suggest using some software (browser plugin?) to download the video and then open it in a video editing tool to extract the frames you want. Maybe even VLC can do this. Or VirtualDub. In any case, Google knows.

 

Really, Loghain mentions the maps? I never realized he did. But that's really nice of him to remember. Does warm the heart... too bad he must stay in the Fade (for now).

[CapricornSun]

Arty art stuff. (Don't mind me.)

 

"I did everything I could to help."

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Source: http://osatokun.tumb...d-so-much-blood

 

 

Solas and Lavellan wearing flower crowns. Colored version of this.

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Source: http://lenbyrddraws....ooking-for-more

 

 

Solavellan feels.

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Source: http://lenbyrddraws....ngels-they-will

 

 

Fen'Harel sketch.

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Source: http://trash-art-alt...4140636707/woof

 

 

Solas and vegetables. I don't even know... 

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Source: http://thebitchofthe...st/124136418677

 

 

Cute Animal Crossing version of Lavellan, Solas, Iron Bull, and Cole. 

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Source: http://caledbuttscra...24120949287/wip

 

[RoraM]

Haha a war of the Lavellans, I think it would cause then end of the world.

That's the true story behind how the empire of Elvhenan fell: whole cities wiped out as the lovers of Fen'Harel battled for dominance. THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE.

[DragonRacer]

 

Ayyy wayyy.... this just appeared on lead cinematic designer's twitter:

 

 

 

Christ Almighty.... I'm already afraid  !

 

 

The only remaining hope I cling to is that Jonathan Epp (not John Epler, though very similar names) was actually the cinematic designer for Solas. Epler did The Iron Bull. And more, I'm sure, that's just who I remember doing specific characters.

 

Granted, Epp may be gone or on the ME team now or just not animating Solas this time around, so Epler very well could be stabbing the final daggers into Solasmancer hearts.