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[XxPrincess(x)ThreatxX]

When you think about it I don't remember any dwarven romance at all lol

Hardly even had any dwarven companions whatsoever, only 3 dwarf party members between 2 games & an expansion (4 if you count Shale)

[Deflagratio]

Does the Dwarf you bang in the Dwarf Noble origin count as a Dwarf Romance?

[Andraste_Reborn]

When you think about it I don't remember any dwarven romance at all lol

 

So far, BioWare have written full romances with: thirty-eight humans, twelve aliens of various species, seven elves, two half-elves, a tiefling and a one-eyed qunari. And zero dwarves.

 

(The human and possibly elf numbers will go up after the final DAI love interests are announced.)

 

Does the Dwarf you bang in the Dwarf Noble origin count as a Dwarf Romance?

 

I guess that depends on how you look at it, but my count above doesn't include any of the potential one-night stands.

[Elfyoth]

I think it was written somewhere that Varric was suppoused to be a romance option but they have desided not to make him romancable. And IN DA2 you can flirt with him I think.. 

[Rosey]

Generally speaking the OP just would like to see a female elf that's available to male elf players. That's not an unreasonable request, in an of itself. That doesn't mean she has to be straight. Not at all. She could be bi. His issue isn't "there's not enough straight girls!!!!" At least I hope not, and I'm not really reading it as that.

 

It isn't even really "we haven't had a female elf LI", because Merrill was a female elf and an LI who could be romanced by guys.

 

What the issue (for him) is that when you COULD play as a male elf, there wasn't a female elf. In DA:O you could play as an elf, but as a straight male your options were Morrigan or Leliana. Neither of whom were elves. In DA2 you had Merrill, but you were Human and romancing her basically cut her off completely from her heritage and culture in a way that even her Blood Magic usage couldn't.

 

Some folks would like to have the option to play as a Dude Elf who's into Lady Elves. There's nothing wrong with that request at all.

 

Unfortunately folks need to remember that Bioware doesn't put <insert race here> <insert gender here> for the soul purpose of being a romance. Thus the reason why we also don't have a female qunari Li simply because folks would like to pixel-bang a female qunari. Sure we have a male qunari who we're going to be able to Pixel-bang, but he wasn't added to the game to be a romance. He was added because his character fit the current story, and then later on the writers were shifting through the Companions and went "Yeah I can see Iron Bull being down for pixel-banging."

 

It worked the same way for Sera. They added her because her character fit the story, and later the writers were all "... I can totally see her being down for smoochy-smoochy with lady Inquiz'."

 

A better request might instead be "Hey we'd really love more Lady Elves in our Dragon Age." in the same way we keep asking for more Lady Dwarves (Or heck just dwarves in general. Dwarves are awesome.) Odds are, if in the next instalment we have more then one Lady Elf, one of them may even be down for male-elf-protag smooches

[LobselVith8]

Yes I mean that number, and partially available female LI's. Percentage vice gay community gets the longer stick this time. And only straight female is a she-hulk.

 

I don't think percentages are detrimental to the series; it's good that there are romance options for people who aren't straight. I think that's something we should all be happy about, because those fans matter. They get the short drift way too often in entertainment, whether it's movies, television, or games. I also don't think any of the women are ugly. However, I'd like to see more diversity in the romance options who are available; if you're playing as a straight male, all your available options are Adrastian humans. I think Bioware needs to move away from that in Dragon Age.

 

Different options would offer more variety, in terms of romance and offering more insight into the different cultures of Thedas (since I don't see why everything has to be so human-centric). A Tal-Vashoth woman would be interesting, whether it's a romance or a friend; she can offer a unique perspective, as she could be a person who came from living under the edict of the Qun to realizing she should go her own way (unlike our previous Qunari companions who adhere to the Qun). Generally speaking, dwarven fans deserve a dwarven romance option; I think plenty of people would've liked to romance characters like Sigrun and Varric, both of whom are intriguing dwarven characters. As per the OP, I think it would be great to romance an elven woman with an elven man; a Dalish finding love with a city elf, a Qunari elf, or a Tal-Vashoth elf could've offered a lot of possibilities.

[Altima Darkspells]

Pretty much. Dalish guys finish last. I see no point in rp'ng a Dalish (with the feels and stuff) if he's going to chase the first Shemlen skirt (or greeves in Cassandra's case) he sees. Forever alone.

On the other hand, it could add a new layer as to why said Dalish Inquisitor would volunteer to get out of clan for a while. If they leaned, perhaps, the other way, it would be very awkward for them since the Dalish clans have very clear views on responsibilities to provide and provide for where children are concerned.

[Elfyoth]

I really hate that most of the romances in DA are humans really... Not just that in DA2 they've FORCED you to be a human like all the other races are minor... lets see romances for your sraight male inquisitor: Cassandra(Human, Vivivene(Human) Josephine(Human). 

 

 

And when I finally found out that there is an Elven Female companion and romancable in a DA game that i can be an Elf  BOOM Female romance only! why couldn't they make her for both females and males like Leliana and Josephine? :/ 

 

Lets not talk about the dwarves! 0 romanceable Dwarves..

 

 

Qunari Male only... 

 

Lets see: Romances for your inquisitor (races): Humans:5-6 maybe Qunari:1  Elves:2 Dwarves:0

 

 

Humans: Josephine (Male and Female Romance) Cullen ( Female Romance) Cassandra(Male Romance) Dorian(Male Romance) Viviene(Male? I think..) Blackwall?(unconfirmed)

 

Qunari: Iron Bull(Male And Female Romance)

 

Elves: Sera(Female Romance) Solas(Unconfirmed)

 

Dwarves: No Romances At all.

 

 

Unfair with this 5 humans they could've put 3 human romances and 3 romance of every race! :3

[Illyria]

Not going to happen, straight males in general are going to end up with short stick in this game anyway.

 

You call getting Cassandra as an exclusive LI the 'short end of the stick'?

[ReelRipper]

I'm confident that I'm not the only one who thinks 'She-Hulk' is a rather lovely lass and I'm not just saying that because I have a thing for women in (practical) suits of armor. I mean there is nothing wrong with a guy dreaming about their own knight in shining armor especially someone as awesome as Cassandra but that's just me.

Also I'm amazed that these kinds of threads are popping up here but then again...

I'm glad that everyone gets equal pickings this time as well as some pretty cool gay characters I say that is some great progress in my opinion!

[phantomrachie]

And when I finally found out that there is an Elven Female companion and romancable in a DA game that i can be an Elf  BOOM Female romance only! why couldn't they make her for both females and males like Leliana and Josephine? :/ 

 

 

why couldn't they make Cassandra bi so I don't have to roll a man to romance her? Infact why couldn't everyone be bi so I never have to choose or even consider rolling a character I've never play before?

 

The answer to your questions and mine, is that BioWare decided to set LIs sexual preferences, get over it.

 

Sera is potentially the only elven romance do you think that BioWare should've made her bi just to satisfy your need to romance an elf or choose her sexualality based on her character?

 

I personally would rather a someone's sexuality be part of their character and not something that is chosen simply to satisfy the need for a fan to romance an elf.

 

If you really want to romance Sera that much, then roll a femquisitor, experience the game from a different point of view.

[arafinwe_ingalaure]

As long as all group of people have at least 2 choices, it's fair.  We don't always get what we want in life, so there shouldn't be any problem that sometime you don't have every choice available to you.

[Uccio]

Jokes aside if I remember correctly a lot of people complained about DA 2 romances (I still think it was the best compromise for everyone but ok), calling bioware a date sim. Now bioware has done what the majority fandom wanted? and still people complain about this?

 

I myself never complained about the romances in DA2 being a dating sim. My problem with them was the too similar pattern of the steps in those romances. Most felt like card board cut outs, just insert name and face.

[Uccio]

I don't think percentages are detrimental to the series; it's good that there are romance options for people who aren't straight. I think that's something we should all be happy about, because those fans matter. They get the short drift way too often in entertainment, whether it's movies, television, or games. I also don't think any of the women are ugly. However, I'd like to see more diversity in the romance options who are available; if you're playing as a straight male, all your available options are Adrastian humans. I think Bioware needs to move away from that in Dragon Age.

 

Different options would offer more variety, in terms of romance and offering more insight into the different cultures of Thedas (since I don't see why everything has to be so human-centric). A Tal-Vashoth woman would be interesting, whether it's a romance or a friend; she can offer a unique perspective, as she could be a person who came from living under the edict of the Qun to realizing she should go her own way (unlike our previous Qunari companions who adhere to the Qun). Generally speaking, dwarven fans deserve a dwarven romance option; I think plenty of people would've liked to romance characters like Sigrun and Varric, both of whom are intriguing dwarven characters. As per the OP, I think it would be great to romance an elven woman with an elven man; a Dalish finding love with a city elf, a Qunari elf, or a Tal-Vashoth elf could've offered a lot of possibilities.

 

I think it is a rather small variety if your only straight female option is one butch warrior woman. Now that, of course, is just matter of taste but for me it is. I do not find C at all appealing. Not physically nor personally (as much as I have learn of the character). I agree with you on the variety issue, I was hoping for a female dwarf and qunari LI option, even maybe an elf. One can hope.

 

 

You call getting Cassandra as an exclusive LI the 'short end of the stick'?

 

Like I said, she doesn´t appeal to me at all. I would gladly trade that for a female dwarf option.

[Andraste_Reborn]

Like I said, she doesn´t appeal to me at all. I would gladly trade that for a female dwarf option.

 

What if the female dwarf were a butch warrior woman? (I mean, I would trade Cassandra for a butch dwarf warrior woman in a heartbeat, but I could say that about any dwarf of any gender and disposition.)

 

Plus, there's also Josephine. What does it matter that she'll also romance female Inquisitors, since there aren't any of those in your game if the PC is a straight dude?

[phantomrachie]

I think it is a rather small variety if your only straight female option is one butch warrior woman. Now that, of course, is just matter of taste but for me it is. I do not find C at all appealing. Not physically nor personally (as much as I have learn of the character). I agree with you on the variety issue, I was hoping for a female dwarf and qunari LI option, even maybe an elf. One can hope.

 

 

I understand Cass not appealing to you, however there is no need to attempt to insult the looks of a character who doesn't appeal to you.

 

Instead name calling just say she doesn't appeal to you.

 

I also don't understand why you consider Cass to be the only option for straight male Inquisitors when there is Josephine 

[Felya87]

To be honest, there was never a straight elf LI in Dragon Age period. Sera is the first non BI elf companion we ever had. I'm more "concerned" about not having ever had (and not even in the immediate furure) a Dwarf LI. Don't really care for the sexual preference, having a Dwarf romance would be great no matter what. (sigh, Varric...  R.I.P. hope of manly hairy romance...)

At least we have IB, and our first Qunari romance ever. Since usually non human companions are less than the human ones is logical that we have less chance to have non human romances. But I still hope for future games this trend will be a little changed.

I really miss having a Dwarf romance.

[Storm King]

Yes I mean that number, and partially available female LI's. Percentage vice gay community gets the longer stick this time. And only straight female is a she-hulk.

Dude, she-hulk is hot

Spoiler

I mean, she is smoking 

[PrinceLionheart]

I'd wait until actually seeing what her personality is like before crying foul. For every Samantha Traynor, there's a Merrill and Isabela who were crappy romance options.

[AlexiaRevan]

@PrinceLionheart : You mean romances that YOU didn't like . Cose that doesn't mean they were crappy . 

I didn't find merril romance enjoyable . She just wasn't my type . But my LI was Bella 

 

You want crappy ? Crappy for me it would be like in Baldur's Gate 2 . Where the male player get :Jaheira , Viconia and Aerie . While I'm stuck with Annoymen . 

Crappy is like not being able to save Hawk Mom . Crappy is forgetting your keys to your car or house 

[daveliam]

I never realized how many people play as elven males and, from that group, how many feel the importance of genetic purity for the race.  Interesting.  It's a perspective that I personally have no interest in (since elves are the last race that I ever pick in fantasy games), but it's interesting and clearly something that numerous people are interested in. 

 

I know that BG2 allowed male elves to romance female elves (but not the other way around).  And, clearly, DA: O allowed female elves to romance a male elf (but not the other way around).  I never really played NWN, but my understanding is that male elves could romance female elves in that game as well (but not the other way around).  Seems like Bioware has a tendency to allow one choice, but not the other. 

 

DA: I might follow this pattern if Solas if bisexual or straight. 

[Andraste_Reborn]

I never really played NWN, but my understanding is that male elves could romance female elves in that game as well (but not the other way around).

 

Actually, the female romance option in the main campaign is a half-elf, and in the expansion you can romance her or a female drow. So I guess any male elves concerned with genetic purity wouldn't have been all that keen. (Of course, that's much less of A Thing for elves in the Forgotten Realms.)

[Uccio]

Dude, she-hulk is hot

Spoiler

I mean, she is smoking 

 

 

Well that I can get behind with. But that is the real thing anyway, sort of like a female qunari which would do fine too . Cassandra is the one I have problem with.