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[Grieving Natashina]

That's what multiple playthroughs are for. Thank the Creators.    

Oh yes indeed.  I don't know how folks can go, "Well, that was fun one time.  Now the game can collect dust/sit abandoned in my hard drive."  If I buy a game, then I plan on playing the crap out of it.  With the exception of KotOR, I have played every BioWare game I own at least twice.  Sorry KotOR fans, but I couldn't get past the in-between generation graphics.  Don't hate me for it.

 

Most of the fun of buying a BW game is seeing how many times I'll play through it.  It tends to be a lot, even with the games that are generally considered weaker, such as DA2.  

 

I also tend to roleplay a lot too; where Sera isn't going to be attractive to my dwarf Quizzy, I could end up rolling up another female character down the road that is attracted to her.  In ME2 & 3, my first Shep was pansexual and fell for Liara.  My current one (playing kinda off and on,) is straight and a bit of a xenophile (doing the relationship with Garrus and she doesn't find humans attractive at all.)  

 

I noticed I am the same way in the DA games as well.   My "cannon" Warden is bisexual, but became queen and committed to Alistair.  My elven archer is a lesbian and only had eyes for Leliana.

 

I think down the road I'm going to have to make a hot guy (with my husband's help, since I'm crap at making male characters,) and have him aim straight for Dorian's heart.  

[LobselVith8]

Steve Blum confirmed as male inquisitor.

 

I already helped dwarven Spike Spiegel get the girl back in Ferelden. 

[Nocte ad Mortem]

As for playthroughs -- 

 

I only play gay males, so there's always that. I usually do one mage and one rogue run. I like to make the mage human and the rogue an elf, if possible, but I didn't hate that Hawke could only be human, honestly. I only do two runs because, honestly, I don't have time for more. I mean, it's always a possibility that I might do more, but I probably shouldn't. lol

 

So far, I've only done one romance each game. I romanced Zevran (as the only m/m choice) in Origins and I romanced Anders in DA2, because his romance just appealed to me the most. I felt like romancing him meshed into the story more so, where as Fenris wasn't as integrated. Honestly, I also just like Anders's personality more.  

 

This time I would love to romance two different choices, but we'll see. I plan my human mage as the first run and he'll be for Dorian. I could see my elf rogue working well for either Solas or Cullen. Solas is an elf, so hopefully they'd have some plot run-over. Especially if some theories about him being an ancient elf or something close are true. I could see a sarcastic, but mostly benevolent rogue being kind of cute with Cullen, too, though. It would be an "opposites attract" sort of thing. If neither is available, it'll just be a second Dorian run, though.  

[Clockwork_Wings]

I wouldn't have thought much of the romantic possibilities between a Chantry sister and a blood mage either, yet look at what could be done. It may be easier to build bridges than we think.

 

 

But I want one true canon...

Mine varies based on my mood.  For instance, my saarbas will be male Amell ---> Romanced Morrigan ---> Ritual ---> Alistair rules with Anora ---->Female Mage Hawke----> Romances Anders ----> Carver is a Templar ----> Defended the Mages.  For some time that's been my favorite, my "canon."  Then it occurred to me someone might say something to Inquisitor Cadash about a dwarf warden (haven't fleshed out the details, there's so many) who traveled with Shale.  So that's been of interest to me.  Then there's how much fun it is to romance Lady Cousland to Zevran, friendzone Alistair to a shameful degree, and then announce their impending wedding at the landsmeeet....

 

Just so much to choose from, how does one pick one?

[Grieving Natashina]

As for playthroughs -- 

 

I only play gay males, so there's always that. I usually do one mage and one rogue run. I like to make the mage human and the rogue an elf, if possible, but I didn't hate that Hawke could only be human, honestly. I only do two runs because, honestly, I don't have time for more. I mean, it's always a possibility that I might do more, but I probably shouldn't. lol

 

So far, I've only done one romance each game. I romanced Zevran (as the only m/m choice) in Origins and I romanced Anders in DA2, because his romance just appealed to me the most. I felt like romancing him meshed into the story more so, where as Fenris wasn't as integrated. Honestly, I also just like Anders's personality more.  

 

This time I would love to romance two different choices, but we'll see. I plan my human mage as the first run and he'll be for Dorian. I could see my elf rogue working well for either Solas or Cullen. Solas is an elf, so hopefully they'd have some plot run-over. Especially if some theories about him being an ancient elf or something close are true. I could see a sarcastic, but mostly benevolent rogue being kind of cute with Cullen, too, though. It would be an "opposites attract" sort of thing. If neither is available, it'll just be a second Dorian run, though.  

I take it IB isn't to your taste, if he's available to men?  No judgement, just curious.  

[AresKeith]

Rumor mill has it that David might be writing a romance where someone unexpectedly realizes they're attracted to an Inquisitor of the same sex. As Dorian appears to already be comfortable in his sexuality, I'm hoping Cassandra discovers she wants to submit to my qun.

 

I don't think that was ever confirmed or really talked about

 

Edit: just read the next page after post

[LobselVith8]

I wouldn't have thought much of the romantic possibilities between a Chantry sister and a blood mage either, yet look at what could be done. It may be easier to build bridges than we think.

 

Leliana was a fairly unorthodox Andrastian, and I didn't see it as unlikely for her to remain at the side of someone she was truly in love with. I see that as an issue if I'm playing as a Dalish who wants to be with his people, when all is said and done.

 

But I want one true canon...

 

That's what different playthroughs can help you figure out - 'what do I ultimately want to do for a canon run'? It took some runs to decide what I wanted to do for a finale run with my Surana Warden, and with my apostate Champion. Sometimes, I'm surprised at where the character takes me, especially if I'm getting in the head and mindset of the person I've created.

[Jagged Orchid]

On the topic of Anders flirting with a male Hawke.  And even Fenris for that matter, why isn't Fenris talked about in this situation, does refusing him not give rivalry so nobody cares?  I didn't hate those flirts because I'm a straight male, I hated them because they were awkward and out of place IMO, perhaps it's because the romances were stretched over many years or something, but they felt so odd.  Zevran flirts with the Male Warden but by that point I knew it was coming based on his character, Anders and Fenris were just there right in your face.

 

I'm glad the Inquisitor will be the one kickstarting all romances in Inquisition.  I do hope it's not like Mass Effect 3 though, where a few extra flirts one way and you lock yourself out of all other romantic content.  I'd love to see a full on scrap between two potential LIs if the Inquisitor flirts or possibly ploughs multiple companions.  Jack vs Miranda style except over the Inquisitor..

 

I've never played a male Hawke, so I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Hawke has to hit some sort of flirt option before Fenris shows any real romantic interested. Anders on the other hand comes straight out and tells Hawke he is interested in them.

 

I think having the PC instigate the romance gives they player the feeling of having more control. Personally, so long as I'm not ninjamanced, I don't care who flirts with my inquisitor.

 

I agree with not really liking the ME style. I remember playing ME2 and being almost afraid of really talking to any potential romanceable male characters because I was afraid I was going to somehow lock myself into a romance I had no interest in. I realize now that fear was mostly unfounded, but it was still there nonetheless. 

 

I don't want to see companions fighting over my pc. They can fight over anything else, but some sort of argument because they were both under the impression I wanted them just doesn't sit right with me. Maybe I'm weird like that, but there it is.

[Clockwork_Wings]

I'm just curious as to how many keep files one can make.  I'm the type to want all possible options played at least once.  Sometimes twice.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I don't want to see companions fighting over my pc. They can fight over anything else, but some sort of argument because they were both under the impression I wanted them just doesn't sit right with me. Maybe I'm weird like that, but there it is.

Reminds me of this.

 

[Deviija]

My Qunari Dudequisitor will #ridethebull in one playthrough (provided he is a full LI), letting one of my dreams since before DA:O came out to be realized.  Now I'm reevaluating my other dude playthrough to get some mankisses with Dorian.  I assume Dorian will be available to all races, but gender locked.  I may make a swashbuckling rogue dorf Dudequisitor to romance Dorian with.  Y'know what they say about rogues... ;P  But the idea of Dorian picking up and squeezing his dorf boyfriend in hugs is too adorable in my mind to pass up.  

[Ryzaki]

I don't want to see companions fighting over my pc. They can fight over anything else, but some sort of argument because they were both under the impression I wanted them just doesn't sit right with me. Maybe I'm weird like that, but there it is.

 

You are not.

 

It's more aggravating than anything. Treating my PC as though they're not an adult who can make their own choices at best or trying to one up each other like my PC is a prize to be won at worst. So much no.

[Nocte ad Mortem]

I take it IB isn't to your taste, if he's available to men?  No judgement, just curious.  

He is the least to my tastes of all the male companions. 

[Clockwork_Wings]

I am curious as to the number of Aveline-style romances.  After I figured out about her and Tallis, I started deciding my male Hawke was like Ted Mosby, constantly chasing the wrong women before he finds the right one, generally Isabella (Merril's romance isn't worth the damage to her clan for me.)

[Kingthlayer]

I've never played a male Hawke, so I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Hawke has to hit some sort of flirt option before Fenris shows any real romantic interested. Anders on the other hand comes straight out and tells Hawke he is interested in them.

 

I remember Fenris having some really awkward line the first time talking to him after his quest.  I'm pretty sure I didn't flirt with him but it's been years since I played DA2 as a male.  I recently played through as a female though, can't remember Fenris flirting with her at all though so it's possible I clicked something on my male.

[Xilizhra]

Mine varies based on my mood.  For instance, my saarbas will be male Amell ---> Romanced Morrigan ---> Ritual ---> Alistair rules with Anora ---->Female Mage Hawke----> Romances Anders ----> Carver is a Templar ----> Defended the Mages.  For some time that's been my favorite, my "canon."  Then it occurred to me someone might say something to Inquisitor Cadash about a dwarf warden (haven't fleshed out the details, there's so many) who traveled with Shale.  So that's been of interest to me.  Then there's how much fun it is to romance Lady Cousland to Zevran, friendzone Alistair to a shameful degree, and then announce their impending wedding at the landsmeeet....

 

Just so much to choose from, how does one pick one?

Painfully. I haven't picked one fully yet... but I aim to.

 

 

Leliana was a fairly unorthodox Andrastian, and I didn't see it as unlikely for her to remain at the side of someone she was truly in love with. I see that as an issue if I'm playing as a Dalish who wants to be with his people, when all is said and done.

My Dalish probably differs from yours because, while she's devoted to her people, she's not necessarily devoted to Dalish ideals; she disdains the Chantry, but also freely flouts Dalish practices like the admonition against dealing with spirits. She wants a new homeland for the elves, but cares less about the specifics than many Dalish might.

 

 

That's what different playthroughs can help you figure out - 'what do I ultimately want to do for a canon run'? It took some runs to decide what I wanted to do for a finale run with my Surana Warden, and with my apostate Champion. Sometimes, I'm surprised at where the character takes me, especially if I'm getting in the head and mindset of the person I've created.

I suppose I've done some of that too in DA (not so much in ME, where one path opened up to me fairly easily).

[Clockwork_Wings]

You are not.

 

It's more aggravating than anything. Treating my PC as though they're not an adult who can make their own choices at best or trying to one up each other like my PC is a prize to be won at worst. So much no.

 

 

I don't want to see companions fighting over my pc. They can fight over anything else, but some sort of argument because they were both under the impression I wanted them just doesn't sit right with me. Maybe I'm weird like that, but there it is.

I do like it under certain circumstances, like when two companions have been established as not getting along or the PC is romancing both.  The one I heard personally was Anders saying Hawke had some sense for leaving Fenris, and Fenris saying that was the hardest thing he'd ever had to do.  Another one I read but have never seen was Morrigan and Leliana arguing over the warden.

 

Leliana:  You sound like a dying genlock.  A sweet sound for a grey warden.

 

From the insult thread, can't remember the exact name of the thread.

[LobselVith8]

Oh yes indeed.  I don't know how folks can go, "Well, that was fun one time.  Now the game can collect dust/sit abandoned in my hard drive."  If I buy a game, then I plan on playing the crap out of it.  With the exception of KotOR, I have played every BioWare game I own at least twice.  Sorry KotOR fans, but I couldn't get past the in-between generation graphics.  Don't hate me for it.

 

That's what I really enjoy about RPGs - having the ability to take a different fork in the road, and ending up somewhere different than a previous character whom you have created. Being able to play it a few times, and having things change because you made certain choices. Whether a town survives, or a person lives, because of the kind of person you created. Who will travel the long road of this story, and who might be romanced during the narrative.

 

I also tend to roleplay a lot too; where Sera isn't going to be attractive to my dwarf Quizzy, I could end up rolling up another female character down the road that is attracted to her.  In ME2 & 3, my first Shep was pansexual and fell for Liara.  My current one (playing kinda off and on,) is straight and a bit of a xenophile (doing the relationship with Garrus and she doesn't find humans attractive at all.)  

 

I noticed I am the same way in the DA games as well.   My "cannon" Warden is bisexual, but became queen and committed to Alistair.  My elven archer is a lesbian and only had eyes for Leliana.

 

That's cool. Dwarven, eh? The Dwarven and Vashoth options also interest me (for Inquisition), although I know too little about them to have any real inkling of how I might approach them. Maybe I'll be surprised at where the character takes me, and I always love that.

 

I think down the road I'm going to have to make a hot guy (with my husband's help, since I'm crap at making male characters,) and have him aim straight for Dorian's heart.  

 

Good luck with that! I'm sure you can always a thread here and ask for advice if you're having trouble. Or ask a friend or two.

[Hellion Rex]

He is the least to my tastes of all the male companions. 

Come on, Mortie! You know you wanna ride the bull!

[Jagged Orchid]

I remember Fenris having some really awkward line the first time talking to him after his quest.  I'm pretty sure I didn't flirt with him but it's been years since I played DA2 as a male.  I recently played through as a female though, can't remember Fenris flirting with her at all though so it's possible I clicked something on my male.

I remember offering to teach him to read. I wasn't even paying attention to the fact that that was considered a flirt. I was like dude doesn't know how to read, I do, we're friends, I'll help him out. It was such an unlikely flirt and I was probably moving quickly through the dialog and not paying attention. 

 

Like I said, I've never played a male Hawke, but it's possible there was something and you missed it. Or not, who knows. 

 

I know with Isabela some of her flirts are actually in the middle (where the sarcastic comments usually are) and if your not paying attention you can easily flirt with her. It's the same with Aveline if I'm not mistaken.

 

So While the flirts are clearly marked, if you are going fast or not paying attention, they can easily be clicked. 

[Nocte ad Mortem]

Come on, Mortie! You know you wanna ride the bull!

Not even a little.    

[jncicesp]

I've never played a male Hawke, so I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Hawke has to hit some sort of flirt option before Fenris shows any real romantic interested. Anders on the other hand comes straight out and tells Hawke he is interested in them.

 

I'm mostly sure that he queues Hawke up to flirt with him via mostly awkward compliment. which I guess sounds like the best way that flirting was handled in Dragon Age 2.

[oceanicsurvivor]

I'm mostly sure that he queues Hawke up to flirt with him via mostly awkward compliment. which I guess sounds like the best way that flirting was handled in Dragon Age 2.

"Had I known Anso would find me a man/woman so capable..."

[Jagged Orchid]

I'm mostly sure that he queues Hawke up to flirt with him via mostly awkward compliment. which I guess sounds like the best way that flirting was handled in Dragon Age 2.

 

Yeah, okay I think I remember what you are talking about. He does that with female Hawke as well. I guess it just wasn't as blatant as it was with Anders. It can be seen as a really awkward attempt at flirting or as a guy who has never really had a friend and is just flat out uncomfortable and as a result pretty awkward. 

[LobselVith8]

My Dalish probably differs from yours because, while she's devoted to her people, she's not necessarily devoted to Dalish ideals; she disdains the Chantry, but also freely flouts Dalish practices like the admonition against dealing with spirits. She wants a new homeland for the elves, but cares less about the specifics than many Dalish might.

 

Yeah, she does differ from mine quite a bit on those fronts. I have to say, you seem to have a fairly good idea on who you want your Dalish and Vashoth to be.

 

I suppose I've done some of that too in DA (not so much in ME, where one path opened up to me fairly easily).

 

I think it helps; I don't think the first run can ever give you a truly clear picture on what you want to do for a canon run, even if you have multiple characters (I had a few runs of a pretty lengthy RPG to determine what I wanted to do with a Telvanni mage and a Redoran warrior). Hopefully, the variations between the different racial options will open up some interesting possibilities for story and romance possibilities; provide different views and insights (similar to how being a Dwarven Warden colored your reaction to returning to Orzammar, or the revelation about Sarel losing his wife if a Dalish Warden had encountered Zathrian's camp). It can be a lot of fun to see significant and minor changes.