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[Ulv Elskeren]

As for them being writers, I see them as more than that. They're world builders. This requires an enormous amount of attention to detail as well as an ability to make every aspect of their creations come together cohesively as a narrative whole. The meticulousness demanded to achieve such a feat is essential in order to avoid continuity issues as well as fit every moving piece in the constantly evolving puzzle so things always come together smoothly when and where they need to.

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So, no, I don't believe I'm overthinking it. I appreciate your concern, but this is what I like doing with media that interests me

 

QFT.  

 

More than that, it's clear the writers aren't simply "lore-junkies" of their created world, but deeply and broadly invested in our own.  Scratch the surface, and you realize the DA universe is an incredible feat of syncretism, pulling in ideas from a staggering range of fields.  String theory, Jungian psychology, comparative mythology, Campbellian theory, evolutionary psychology, medieval history, gnosticism, quantum physics... I could write pages pointing out themes and parallels they manage to weave into the lore and barely make headway.

 

It's a theory-crafter's motherlode, though (a bit counter-intuitively) that's why I tend to keep mine in my head.  Having to explain that X makes sense, but requires familiarity with A, B, C, and some obscure part of D is daunting, particularly when you then need to get through X, Y and Z to get into the in-game implications.  

[Cee]

Tell me about it DX It's four days for me, what with living in Australia. 

 

But you get to live in the future. It's a certain trade off.

 

 

[CapricornSun]

Favourite area: The Emerald Graves.  By far the prettiest area in the game.

Least Favourite Area: The Oasis aka Super Mario Shard.

 

You and I have the same favorite and least favorite areas. The Emerald Graves is just so beautiful (even on the PS3 graphics, though I bet it's a lot more gorgeous on the next gen consoles and PC).

 

The Oasis... ugh...looking for shards there was a pain in the butt. x__x

[Jayla]

You and I have the same favorite and least favorite areas. The Emerald Graves is just so beautiful (even on the PS3 graphics, though I bet it's a lot more gorgeous on the next gen consoles and PC).

 

The Oasis... ugh...looking for shards there was a pain in the butt. x__x

 

I did that level recently (normally I leave it until I have every other shard in the game, but since I'm playing on Hard I wanted to bump up my exp a bit before carrying on with the story), and I found it was less of a headache to activate each skull first to uncover all of the shards at once, and then go hunt for them. I found myself backtracking a lot less, and I enjoyed the level a lot more for it. x)

 

This obviously assumes you don't do that already, but I thought I'd say just in case. It's still the worst level. xD

I'd swap out my favourite with the Exalted Plains, but the Emerald Graves are a close second. x)

[CapricornSun]

Some art stuff.

 

Lavellan being friends with the Dread Wolf in the Fade, not knowing it's Solas.

Spoiler

Source: http://lumenizampel....-with-the-dread

 

 

Trespasser DLC: Lavellan has a little surprise for Solas. This is so cute! xD Based on this post.

Spoiler

Source: http://onehundred-fa...ed-by-this-post

 

 

 

Trespasser DLC: Lavellan asks Solas if he has any snacks.

Spoiler

Source: http://abbuneki.tumb...e-armour-i-gave

 

 

A late night Solavellan doodle. (NSFW)

 

Someone's prediction for the Trespasser DLC.  (Warning: Blood and a bit of gore)

Spoiler

Source: http://ividraws.tumb...-trespasser-dlc

 

[Cee]

You and I have the same favorite and least favorite areas. The Emerald Graves is just so beautiful (even on the PS3 graphics, though I bet it's a lot more gorgeous on the next gen consoles and PC).

 

The Oasis... ugh...looking for shards there was a pain in the butt. x__x

 

For me it's the Oasis or the Fallow Mire because of the navigation. I don't like the way the Oasis map arbitrarily cuts you off, and it is easy to get lost or fall and just have to figure things out. There are things I do like about the Oasis though.

 

I do like the atmosphere of the Mire, but the navigation is a bit annoying and anyone goes into the water and corpses, corpses, corpses.

 

As far as shards go, the most annoying one just may be THAT one in the Frostback Basin.

[CapricornSun]

For me it's the Oasis or the Fallow Mire because of the navigation. I don't like the way the Oasis map arbitrarily cuts you off, and it is easy to get lost or fall and just have to figure things out. There are things I do like about the Oasis though.

 

I do like the atmosphere of the Mire, but the navigation is a bit annoying and anyone goes into the water and corpses, corpses, corpses.

 

As far as shards go, the most annoying one just may be THAT one in the Frostback Basin.

 

Yes, I didn't like navigating through the Oasis for the same reasons you stated. And I didn't like the Mire either. Those darn corpses are so annoying. xD

 

Hmm, I guess both those regions would be a tie for least favorite areas for me now that I think about it.

[Abelis]

QFT.  

 

More than that, it's clear the writers aren't simply "lore-junkies" of their created world, but deeply and broadly invested in our own.  Scratch the surface, and you realize the DA universe is an incredible feat of syncretism, pulling in ideas from a staggering range of fields.  String theory, Jungian psychology, comparative mythology, Campbellian theory, evolutionary psychology, medieval history, gnosticism, quantum physics... I could write pages pointing out themes and parallels they manage to weave into the lore and barely make headway.

 

It's a theory-crafter's motherlode, though (a bit counter-intuitively) that's why I tend to keep mine in my head.  Having to explain that X makes sense, but requires familiarity with A, B, C, and some obscure part of D is daunting, particularly when you then need to get through X, Y and Z to get into the in-game implications.  

Exactly this!

[Avejajed]

Is it Tuesday yet?

[Shari'El]

Least Favourite Area: The Oasis aka Super Mario Shard.

 

Perfect description XD

[midnight tea]

Is it Tuesday yet?

 

IT IS! Just replace "Tues" with "Satur"...

[Avejajed]

I liked the shard quest the first time I did it. I don't know if I could stomach doing it again. Lol.

[Lady Sif]

Thought you guys might want to see this

@user: I went to a fancy party and all I got was into a fight with @TheBritt_Ish about Solas

Patrick Weekes@PatrickWeekes: @user @User Happy to have indirectly helped!

@user: @PatrickWeekes @User SHE EVEN READ MASKED EMPIRE AND STILL DEFENDED HIM. I shouldn't drink and talk about this.

Patrick Weekes@PatrickWeekes: @user @User We'll talk after Tuesday.

Sorry if it's already been posted

[midnight tea]

For me it's the Oasis or the Fallow Mire because of the navigation. I don't like the way the Oasis map arbitrarily cuts you off, and it is easy to get lost or fall and just have to figure things out. There are things I do like about the Oasis though.

 

I do like the atmosphere of the Mire, but the navigation is a bit annoying and anyone goes into the water and corpses, corpses, corpses.

 

I probably should be grateful that I have rather excellent... um.... spacial memory? I can navigate maps and terrains (real or virtual) with little to no problem once I get somewhat familiar with it, hence I have all the fastest routes and ways to get things scattered on the map figured out and rarely get lost in the maze.

 

This is probably also why I quite like 'terrain puzzles' (like shards and gears that are hard to get) - figuring out how to get it is enjoyable... Of course, the more times I repeat the task, the lest enjoyable it becomes, but at that point I usually know how to quickly get these things.

 

 

As far as shards go, the most annoying one just may be THAT one in the Frostback Basin.

 

... Which one?

[NightSymphony]

Blaaaah..I want to play...but I don't see the point since I won't be getting my new computer until Christmas and I won't be able to move my 360 save games over. *sits in the corner and pouts*  I'm cranky

[Cee]

I liked the shard quest the first time I did it. I don't know if I could stomach doing it again. Lol.

 

Liked it just fine. Had to complete it at least once. So there is at least one Solasan completed on my record. I'm leaving my last few mosaic pieces undiscovered and whatever else and stripping Solas of DLC drops/good gear and creating a new save today.

[Cee]

Thought you guys might want to see this

@user: I went to a fancy party and all I got was into a fight with @TheBritt_Ish about Solas

Patrick Weekes@PatrickWeekes: @user @User Happy to have indirectly helped!

@user: @PatrickWeekes @User SHE EVEN READ MASKED EMPIRE AND STILL DEFENDED HIM. I shouldn't drink and talk about this.

Patrick Weekes@PatrickWeekes: @user @User We'll talk after Tuesday.

Sorry if it's already been posted

I saw that exchange before I went to bed. She really liked Felassan.

[Tanyara]

Don't know if this has been shared here before, but absolutely love this Solavellan fanart 

 

Spoiler

 

Does anyone know if this is the complete picture or if it's a part of a bigger artwork?

[Avejajed]

Blaaaah..I want to play...but I don't see the point since I won't be getting my new computer until Christmas and I won't be able to move my 360 save games over. *sits in the corner and pouts* I'm cranky

You're a better person than I am. If I was in your situation I'd figure bills out later and buy me an xbox one today regardless if I had the money or not. I have no self control. I'm sorry you can't play, though.

[Lady Sif]

I saw that exchange before I went to bed. She really liked Felassan.

So did I he was my favorite character in the book! I'm still not convinced it was Solas who killed him though.

[NightSymphony]

You're a better person than I am. If I was in your situation I'd figure bills out later and buy me an xbox one today regardless if I had the money or not. I have no self control. I'm sorry you can't play, though.

It's difficult...I'm getting twitchy.

[Renmiri1]

G.d damn it, remember when we joked here about Solas wanting the inquisitors 

 

spoilers removed

 

I ended up spoiling myself -.-

[Cee]

So did I he was my favorite character in the book! I'm still not convinced it was Solas who killed him though.

 

I never thought it was. Too much pointing at someone else....someone who is very not fond of Fen'Harel. Felassan is a Fen'Harel fanboy.

[Eurowande]

i should really read the books i started the first one but..... i was like oh fck it i want to play more than i want to read. Now i know i really should read them.

[Avejajed]

This needs to be more labeled or better yet deleted please. I looked and wasn't thinking. But this is Spoilers!!! DO NOT CLICK

Modifié par BioWareMod02, 05 septembre 2015 - 04:30 .