I think making some romances "race-gated" is the most realistic thing BW could do! Some ppl are straight, some are gay, some are bisexual, and obviously some would not like another race or would not like a specific one... it only makes sense!!! I personally would not be attracted to a Qunari or Dwarf, as that is not a physical preference.... they would be forever "friend-zoned"... which brings me to my next point: Varric.
I loved Varric's charachter in DA2! he was so funny and a great friend to Hawke! He probably would have been an amazing romance except for one thing...Bianca. There is a story behind her creation and why it is named so.... there is a true sentiment, but it was never revealed what that is... hopefully they do explore this thouroughly :'(
I think BW is doing great and to make it more immersive and real-feeling, they are giving each individual "human-like" personalities, I simply love it! I wouldn't find it strange if they "class-gated" Solas, but that's me... it makes sense to me.
As for the ME series issue at the end and blah blah blah that I hear all the time.... different team entirely. Great games except the ending! You only have one race, who cares
DA2 was a bit overzealous in it's romances and I hate the fact that Anders was Bi-sexual, not cause I'm a gay hating [insert expletive here]! His character had no conotations towards being gay in Awakening and then they made him Bi on top of essentially rewriting his character completely.... horrible decision, but whatever. DA2 still had a compelling story
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