Speaking of Bleach, Corypheus vs Aizen? Didn't Aizen want to be god or something? Aizen turned into a butterfly. Wtf? Cory wears stockings and heels. So Cory wins.
Also, Rukia is awesome.
And to try to bring this on topic, Solas looks bishie to me in some angles. 
Speaking of Bleach, Corypheus vs Aizen? Didn't Aizen want to be god or something? Aizen turned into a butterfly. Wtf? Cory wears stockings and heels. So Cory wins.
Also, Rukia is awesome.
And to try to bring this on topic, Solas looks bishie to me in some angles.
And to try to bring this on topic, Solas looks bishie to me in some angles.
I actually think Solas looks pretty masculine, especially by elven standards. I mean, "beautiful" does not automatically equal "bishounen," rather, bishounen's a certain kind of beautiful. They are typically more feminine or androgynous in their prettiness (It's the defining trait of being one, and why so many bishounen have got long-ass hair.) but Solas is... broader, maybe? The lack of hair is an obvious non-Bishounen trait. But there's also his wider shoulders, his height, smaller eyes and larger nose, and his jaw's a bit wider. (This is especially apparent in Trespasser. Makes me wonder if they really did tweak his model or if it's all in the lighting.) He has got a pointed chin and high cheek bones, though, which just kind of muddies things. He's not really delicate enough to fit the bishounen trope, but he's still too delicate and pointed to be classically handsome.
Dude doesn't really fit either category. He's just... Solas.
How would Solas react to FF7's lifestream? The mako? He'd probably be joining AVALANCHE. He will not abide with Shinra using the lifestream to power their light bulbs, I think.
Sorry to keep bringing FF7 here. I'm still high from watching the recent trailer. I'm just really excited. 
Thanks for reading. Why would you do that to yourself, though? The others just ignore us, as they should.
I've been around this thread long enough to no longer be interested in following discussions about Solas's butt. 
This was something interesting, a topic (psychology) I know about, and it caught my eye simply because the tone of the debate was a bit passive-aggressive and I wondered why. However, I prefer discussions to simple chat, so this was right down my alley. Still, I don't think the others ignore you just because they do not get involved.
But how else do you propose preserving a specific bloodline if it's nearly wiped out? It's not such a different concept from Tevinter selectively breeding for magical ability. If you value the Lavellan bloodline and want it to continue, you need to procreate. And having children with someone you don't love because you perceive a larger purpose to it is what happens in both Tevinter and Orlais - Tevinter to produce more powerful mages, and Orlais to solidify political alliances. I don't feel it's weird for Dalish elves to do the same for the perpetuation of their clans.
To answer your question: by genetic variety, as it is done in our world in "normal" families. You usually keep a family bloodline alive not by breeding with your kin but with others, bringing in new genetic material. Wherever we do find incestuous relations it hardly leads to physically strong and healthy offspring in the long run.
And if you do wish to make children for the purpose of breeding you still do not have to stick with that person as a partner, you can marry somebody else after all.
Art break.
Fanart of one of the early scenes of feynite's Looking Glass. (The food-throwing scene. )
Another gorgeous Solavellan kiss meme artwork by kallielef. Kiss on the collarbone. (NSFW-ish)
If concept!Solas was used in the game. (Also by kallielef.)
Everyone wants to hug Lavellan. 
Solas.
Solas done for the expressions meme.
Also, my first video game crush was undoubtedly Link. I started with imaginary crushes at really young age.
That's kinda funny, because my first video game crush was Jak from Jak and Daxter (Well, specifically Jak from Jak and Daxter 2) but it's just like - elf boys. Link and Jak both, elf boys. We were predestined for the hellspiral.
(Although in Jak 2 he's more an elf man complete with goatee and anti-heroic tendencies and super-powered dark side but details, details)
ProCreate on my Ipad.
I did just order an actual drawing tablet to go with my computer. So we'll see how everything goes!!! I think it comes with an art program of some kind, but we'll see if I like it or not. I'm pretty excited.
What do you use?
How do people draw these tidy things on screened tablets!? I tried an app on a Surface tablet and it was awful..
I'm using a bamboo tablet with Krita. My Paint Tool Sai trial ran out and I haven't decided to buy it; I've found Krita has more textured brushes that I prefer.
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About elvhen manliness, I noticed Abelas has a rather large jaw. I put it down to Elvhen warriors being manly. Screenshot:
I think Solas looks pretty at various angles, too. ^^ He's got that long face and pointy chin that all the bishies have. Sometimes the prettiness catches me by surprise because his countenance is usually so severe. He's all angles and sharp features. Sometimes, though, he'd turn his head a certain way, or smile a certain way, and the prettiness makes me catch my breath. heh. I liked when he did that glowing eye thing in trespasser and tilts his chin down. It was kinda scary and also... kinda hot at the same time. Maybe it's hot because it's kinda scary. Maybe I took a lot of pictures. Who know?
Uh huh. (I'm a bit of a sucker for glowy-eyed Solas. )
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Re: video game crushes, as far as I remember, Axel Stone from the Streets of Rage series was (probably) my first video game crush.
(EDIT: Yes, Axel's from a a side-scrolling beat'em up game but hey, I was young and I found him pretty hot. xD)
Uh huh.
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Re: video game crushes, as far as I remember, Axel Stone from the Streets of Rage series was (probably) my first video game crush.
Alistair was my first video game crush - giving that red rose was such a sweet gesture! Although I remember that I panicked a little, because at the time we were inside one of the bedrooms at the Gnawed Noble Tavern, and when he gave me the rose we were standing right next to a bed... I was thinking something along the lines of "Aw, that's so sweet... Wait, is he trying to get me into bed?! Alistair, I'm not saying I'm opposed to the idea, but I'm not sure the others would enjoy the show".
Just double checking with you guys. I rerolled my Solasmancer because i was unhappy that she looked like a distant relative of one of my earlier characters and wanted her to be a bit more unique (She just got to skyhold and the kiss they had in the fade looked like a really fun one imho).
I decided to play her as super Elfy and will probably still have her drink from the well.
I called her Nehn - is that an appropriate name for a Dalish? Do they give their children 'noun' names?
Uh huh.
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Re: video game crushes, as far as I remember, Axel Stone from the Streets of Rage series was (probably) my first video game crush.
I love the effects they used. Red to white to red.
Just double checking with you guys. I rerolled my Solasmancer because i was unhappy that she looked like [...]
I called her Nehn - is that an appropriate name for a Dalish? Do they give their children 'noun' names?
I don't know... the name sounds alright, I guess? Anyway, if we say no, will you start anew? 
Besides, there's the Black Emporium, you do not have to start over only to change the looks? (Though starting over to play anew is acceptable. )
Alistair was my first video game crush - giving that red rose was such a sweet gesture! Although I remember that I panicked a little, because at the time we were inside one of the bedrooms at the Gnawed Noble Tavern, and when he gave me the rose we were standing right next to a bed... I was thinking something along the lines of "Aw, that's so sweet... Wait, is he trying to get me into bed?! Alistair, I'm not saying I'm opposed to the idea, but I'm not sure the others would enjoy the show".
Alistair was my first video game romance too. But then the first RPG I ever played was Skyrim and I doubt I've completed even 40% of the game. At least I had no idea that there were romance options? I've heard rumors, but never checked into it.
Getting nija'd by the rose with Alastair that first time was like OMG aren't you an adorably sweet and naive boy. I was sucked in from that moment on. My warden's usually sleep with Zevran at least once before choosing and it's been pretty 50/50 between the two guys for my female wardens. Leliana is always the surprise. I never know what it is that I say to encourage the romance, maybe it's the hair scene, but I always get the 'jealousy' talk from my LI saying it isn't fair to Leliana and I'm like "Wait? What? Damn, I did it again!" 
Poor girl. I did have one play through where she and the warden ended up together. An Amel that romanced Morrigan and Leliana, or well the plan is to end up with Leliana. Morrigan was scary with her 'jealousy' rant, and I was like "Bish pls...I'm so not doing this ****." 
Alistair was my first video game romance too. But then the first RPG I ever played was Skyrim and I doubt I've completed even 40% of the game. At least I had no idea that there were romance options? I've heard rumors, but never checked into it.
Getting nija'd by the rose with Alastair that first time was like
I know, I love Zevran almost as much as Alistair! My first warden's meeting with him triggered late for some reason, so by that time I was already involved with Alistair. My Surana was also very naive, so she was a bit... well, thrown off by Zevran's forwardness. My next play-through I tried his romance, and it was so adorable! Now I'm kinda wishing my Surana could have been allowed to have a polyamourous relationship with them both.
And yeah, I have a dwarf warden that romanced Leliana... although I feel a bit bad about it, she wasn't the nicest girl I ever made!
First video game crush for me was probably Valen Shadowbreath from Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark. That tail..hehehe. *blushes*
Instead of sleeping, I visited an old friend of the thread:
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To answer your question: by genetic variety, as it is done in our world in "normal" families. You usually keep a family bloodline alive not by breeding with your kin but with others, bringing in new genetic material. Wherever we do find incestuous relations it hardly leads to physically strong and healthy offspring in the long run.
And if you do wish to make children for the purpose of breeding you still do not have to stick with that person as a partner, you can marry somebody else after all.
I don't think I was ever suggesting that she would procreate with close kin, but I see that what I originally wrote was ambiguous, my apologies. There would be clan members who were brought in through marriage and may now be widowed; ideally there would be a suitable partner among them.
Uh huh.
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First video game crush for me was probably Valen Shadowbreath from Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark. That tail..hehehe. *blushes*
Mmmm...Valen. That voice too. Gets all soft and husky during the romance scenes.... My favorite early BioWare LI, hands down.
And once again, she tries to hit on you
I know! Evie hasn't changed.
How do people draw these tidy things on screened tablets!? I tried an app on a Surface tablet and it was awful..
I'm using a bamboo tablet with Krita. My Paint Tool Sai trial ran out and I haven't decided to buy it; I've found Krita has more textured brushes that I prefer.
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About elvhen manliness, I noticed Abelas has a rather large jaw. I put it down to Elvhen warriors being manly. Screenshot:
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The cigarette is missing.
As for game crushes, Alistair was the first time I really played a game and thought to myself 'If you were a real person, I would totally be interested'. The next time that happened with similar intensity, it was Liara from Mass Effect.
Solas, Solas I love in many ways, but in real life, there would be obvious red flags ("Solas, so how old are you?" "Oh, well, I uh saw some cool spirits celebrating a birthday in the Fade once.", etc). Cassandra would be so my type though. I still maintain Solavellan hell was caused by Cassandra being straight.
Solas, Solas I love in many ways, but in real life, there would be obvious red flags ("Solas, so how old are you?" "Oh, well, I uh saw some cool spirits celebrating a birthday in the Fade once.", etc).
Yeah...I love that crazy elf, but I would never go near him IRL. I'd still ogle him though
I think thus far, Alistair is the only character whom I've romanced in a game, and would date IRL. Most of them are far too nuts to even consider.
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