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[Slukers]

I married my best friend, so I'm not sure how being in love with someone can "ruin" a friendship.  I'm not kidding about the best friend part either: We both have the same sort of very bizarre and occasionally crude sense of humor.  We tease each other much like friends would (like giggling at an unintended dirty joke, or if one of us pronounces a word wrong); we call each other dude more often than not; and when we used to fight sometimes, we wouldn't treat each other like lovers, it would be more as friends.

 

 I've found as I've gotten older that we as people are generally more forgiving of our friends than we are as our lovers.  One of the big reasons why my marriage works (just hit 8 years of marriage and just over 10 years together,) as well as my parents (they just hit 37 years together) is that we put our friendship first.   I hate how some folks think one has to be mutually exclusive from the other.

Aww I married my best friend, too! Yay friendship! Of course, I've only been married 2 years, but it sounds like you and your parents both have made it a long time with that philosophy! (Friendship also helps my hubby know that my love of Dragon Age isn't creepy, lol)

[Ajna]

I married my best friend, so I'm not sure how being in love with someone can "ruin" a friendship.  I'm not kidding about the best friend part either: We both have the same sort of very bizarre and occasionally crude sense of humor.  We tease each other much like friends would (like giggling at an unintended dirty joke, or if one of us pronounces a word wrong); we call each other dude more often than not; and when we used to fight sometimes, we wouldn't treat each other like lovers, it would be more as friends.

 

 I've found as I've gotten older that we as people are generally more forgiving of our friends than we are as our lovers.  One of the big reasons why my marriage works (just hit 8 years of marriage and just over 10 years together,) as well as my parents (they just hit 37 years together) is that we put our friendship first.   I hate how some folks think one has to be mutually exclusive from the other.

Definitely agree with this, I'm single by choice these days but I think I would only agree to marry someone who was also my friend.  I was engaged many years ago and we were best friends.  That's my real life tragic romance arc lol

 

Edit: Oh and the reason that I've not much interest in tragic romances for my characters.

[Mrs.Chestbeard]

Good morning!

 

This has been bewildering me since Varric was announced, honestly. Thedas can be a pretty vicious place - hell, we met Oghren when he was looking for his missing wife, and we all know how that turned out. So I don't know why so many people think Varric and Bianca are going to be all love and joy and white picket fences.

 

Agreed! on another note,I think Varric's character changes in DAI actually support him being an LI even more. I can't remember where but one of the devs said once that if he ever became a romance, they would have to make major changes to his character. Hmmmmm....*runs off to find quote*

 

 

Yup I love little things like that too.  You know, I'm pretty sure when the day comes and I finally fire it up I'll just sit there and cry for a good 10-20 mins before I can do anything...

 

Haha, you and me both! I teared up a bit when ME3 finally came out! I'm a big sap and the excitement was too much to handle, especially since I'd been waiting so long for it.  Little did I know I was gonna spend most of the game crying too, it was so sad! I lost all of my favorite companions: Mordin, Legion, Thane, EDI   That game was an emotional roller-coaster....I'm so scared that Inquisition will force some character deaths into the plot and I won't be able to do anything about it.

[Twilight_Princess]

Aww I married my best friend, too! Yay friendship! Of course, I've only been married 2 years, but it sounds like you and your parents both have made it a long time with that philosophy! (Friendship also helps my hubby know that my love of Dragon Age isn't creepy, lol)

 

Another person that's about to marry their best friend We were friends for 2 years before we became a couple, I guess that's why I'm a sucker for the friends turned soul-mates romances in Bioware games.

[Ajna]

Agreed! on another note,I think Varric's character changes in DAI actually support him being an LI even more. I can't remember where but one of the devs said once that if he ever became a romance, they would have to make major changes to his character. Hmmmmm....*runs off to find quote*

 

 

 

Haha, you and me both! I teared up a bit when ME3 finally came out! I'm a big sap and the excitement was too much to handle, especially since I'd been waiting so long for it.  Little did I know I was gonna spend most of the game crying too, it was so sad! I lost all of my favorite companions: Mordin, Legion, Thane, EDI   That game was an emotional roller-coaster....I'm so scared that Inquisition will force some character deaths into the plot and I won't be able to do anything about it.

Yeah, this is what I'm worrying about right now haha.  Is it going to be an entire game like the suicide mission? rofl

[Grieving Natashina]

From Aimo:

 

Lady Hawke, if Varric becomes available in the next game, during the love scene.

 

[Ynqve]

Hello again! And I agree, the "Varric is our bro" argument is beyond stupid. My boyfriend is my best friend too, that's what make our relationship strong ( we've been together for over six years now). And as previously mentioned, Varric is Hawkes bro. Not the inquisitors. 

 

I like the idea of Varric's story being about him letting go. That would make a great development! He was never really out of his comfort zone in DA2.

[Jewlie Ghoulie]

I needed to nap because this was one of those days my energy was absolutely drained.

What did I miss?

[Grieving Natashina]

I needed to nap because this was one of those days my energy was absolutely drained.

What did I miss?

A few newcomers, and a discussion on how marrying your best friend is a good idea.  

[TheodoricFriede]

A few newcomers, and a discussion on how marrying your best friend is a good idea.  

Thats absurd.

 

Why would anyone ever marry a person they have things in common with and enjoy being around?

 

Is this some new world hippie nonsense?

[SilkieBantam]

Hello again! And I agree, the "Varric is our bro" argument is beyond stupid. My boyfriend is my best friend too, that's what make our relationship strong ( we've been together for over six years now). And as previously mentioned, Varric is Hawkes bro. Not the inquisitors. 
 
I like the idea of Varric's story being about him letting go. That would make a great development! He was never really out of his comfort zone in DA2.

I do too. The bro argument really confuses me, I suppose I could understand part of their argument if Hawke was the Inquisitor but the fact is they're not. But being the Inquisitor is a great opportunity to form a new relationship with Varric that you wouldn't have been able to have with him as Hawke and see a different side of him.
And even if that is another "bro" relationship, romance won't ruin that, but it seems that playing a more ruthless Inquisitor will.

[Grieving Natashina]

Heh, if I'm a hippie, then I shouldn't have been going to all those heavy metal concerts, nor should I plan on going to see Rammstein next time they're in town.

[Mrs.Chestbeard]

Yeah, this is what I'm worrying about right now haha.  Is it going to be an entire game like the suicide mission? rofl

 

Oh Maker, hope not... in my first playthrough of Mass effect 2 ALL of my teammates died on the suicide mission! Pffft! I was so mad when I found out that upgrading the ship would've saved a few of them at least. I'm a completionist, so when I play games I get every upgrade, do every mission, all armour etc. But that time I was like "eh"...actually, I think my exact words were "I'll pass on the upgrade, I really want that other thing and it's not like it's a matter of life or death."  I have never been so wrong in my life! Haha

 

 

So, does anyone think we'll get some LI news this weekend?! I'm working 12 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, so I probably won't be online much...which means if they announce Varric as an romance, I'm gonna miss out on all the celebration! Drats!

[SilkieBantam]

Thats absurd.
 
Why would anyone ever marry a person they have things in common with and enjoy being around?
 
Is this some new world hippie nonsense?

Because people are hung up on the idea that a good love story must have tears and lot's of drama~

[Jewlie Ghoulie]

Oh Maker, hope not... in my first playthrough of Mass effect 2 ALL of my teammates died on the suicide mission! Pffft! I was so mad when I found out that upgrading the ship would've saved a few of them at least. I'm a completionist, so when I play games I get every upgrade, do every mission, all armour etc. But that time I was like "eh"...actually, I think my exact words were "I'll pass on the upgrade, I really want that other thing and it's not like it's a matter of life or death." I have never been so wrong in my life! Haha


So, does anyone think we'll get some LI news this weekend?! I'm working 12 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, so I probably won't be online much...which means if they announce Varric as an romance, I'm gonna miss out on all the celebration! Drats!

I think they might focus on the ones they've revealed as LI's but I'm hoping we get reveals

[Foelhe]

Thats absurd.

 

Why would anyone ever marry a person they have things in common with and enjoy being around?

 

Is this some new world hippie nonsense?

 

Eh, you know those kids today, with the music and the hair and the pants hangin' down to their butts and the spouses they actually like and respect.

[Gwydden]

A few newcomers, and a discussion on how marrying your best friend is a good idea.  

Marrying is a good idea? 

[Ynqve]

I do too. The bro argument really confuses me, I suppose I could understand part of their argument if Hawke was the Inquisitor but the fact is they're not. But being the Inquisitor is a great opportunity to form a new relationship with Varric that you wouldn't have been able to have with him as Hawke and see a different side of him.
And even if that is another "bro" relationship, romance won't ruin that, but it seems that playing a more ruthless Inquisitor will.

 

Exactly! It's not like as if the game will force you to romance him. Even though I dislike the Bianca argument, at least that one makes some sense. 

[SilkieBantam]

Eh, you know those kids today, with the music and the hair and the pants hangin' down to their butts and the spouses they actually like and respect.

Back in the day marriage was a sacred ceremony for two people who could barely stand to be in the same room together to profess their mutual disdain for one another and bind themselves together for eternity to please the god of Passive Aggressiveness. It sickens me that people are using love and happiness to make a mockery of this once noble and miserable tradition.

[Grieving Natashina]

Marrying is a good idea? 

Yes it is, if you wait for right person like I did.  Marriage doesn't always mean a piece of paper; my brother has been with his lady for over 13 years.  They even have a kid together, but they never officially tied the knot using a marriage license and all of that.  I still call her my sister-in-law for the sake of ease.

 

Eh, you know those kids today, with the music and the hair and the pants hangin' down to their butts and the spouses they actually like and respect.

I have never sagged my pants a day in my life.  It looks silly.  The hair is almost that long though.  

[Hanako Ikezawa]

So what do you all think his nicknames will be for everyone, now that we know everybody? 

[Gwydden]

Yes it is, if you wait for right person like I did.  Marriage doesn't always mean a piece of paper; my brother has been with his lady for over 13 years.  They even have a kid together, but they never officially tied the knot using a marriage license and all of that.  I still call her my sister-in-law for the sake of ease.

I don't know, I have trouble seeing a ritual designed so men could exchange women with one another and guarantee a heir in a patrilineal society as anything other than an unnecessary inconvenience. There's just no decency these days!

[Grieving Natashina]

Cole-Ghost Boy

Sera-Kiddo

Iron Bull-Bull

Solas-Elf

Vivienne-Madame (I can't see her allowing him to call her anything else)

Blackwall-Warden

Cullen-Templar

Cass-Seeker 

Dorian-Magister

Leliana-Sister

Josie-Scribe or if we're really lucky, Scribbles

[Mrs.Chestbeard]

I think they might focus on the ones they've revealed as LI's but I'm hoping we get reveals

 

*crosses fingers*

 

So what do you all think his nicknames will be for everyone, now that we know everybody? 

 

I think Sera's would be "trouble." For the rest, I agree with Natashina.

[Hanako Ikezawa]

Cole-Ghost Boy

Sera-Kiddo

Iron Bull-Bull

Solas-Elf

Vivienne-Madame (I can't see her allowing him to call her anything else)

Blackwall-Warden

Cullen-Templar

Cass-Seeker 

Dorian-Magister

Leliana-Sister

Josie-Scribe or if we're really lucky, Scribbles

I can see him using most of these. I think Cole will get the kid-related one though. As for the underlined, unfortunately...

 

I can see maybe Josie. Her name is Josephine yet Bioware has been calling her Josie.