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[phoray]

I named my canon Quizzie Artemis because it was the name of the Greek Goddess of Hunt, and plus I like the name Artemis too.

 

Was she an Elf so you were thinking about Andruil? too?

[phoray]

I give a funeral to Elsabeth. I think I was going for "pixie" elf when I made her, but my CC skills were not so grand. 

 

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Elsabeth was a very confused pacifist elf who let her boyfriend, Solas, boss her around. I was trying for a modern thinking elf but, lacking any true knowledge of the elfy elfness she'd be turning her back on, I didn't know what ways/thoughts she needed to be to be "modern." The only thing interesting about her was that she fell for Cullen; then steered her heart away because she valued future elf babies over the flare of true love. 

 

Goodbye, Elsabeth. I spent roughly 60 hours with you; you were an exploratory character and I failed you. 

 

 

[GoldenGail3]

Was she an Elf so you were thinking about Andruil? too?

No, actually Artemis was my guy though; see my huge, comic sans,sig, lol. 

 

Although his sister was going to be Diana Lavellan though. 

[TagiDoll]

Well, it has been a while but I spent last night in Thedas with Kelebek. She got quite a fair bit done. She carved a path through the demons and undead in the Fallow Mire to defeat the Avar and rescue the Inquisition soldiers. She ventured in to the Exalted Plains to help the Dalish and give Solas a gear upgrade as well as helping Solas find his friend. She explored the Western Approach a little, including to the Shimmering Mine where she found an armour upgrade for Blackwall. 

 

While playing on the Xbox I swear I never noticed the shimmering mirage like effect of pure heat emanating from the plain just behind where you fight the high dragon:

 

 

Hard to capture in this screenshot but it looked so empty and desolate. 

 

Speaking of empty, she also ran through the Hissing Wastes, getting a hold of the masterwork duel blade dagger schematic as well as the masterwork spiked longbow schematic. She also bought the superior scout armour schematic and luckily enough decided against buying the schematic for the superior battlemaster gear because she found that randomly in a chest in the Emprise (which she opened up for farming tier three mats). The Inquisition is currently holding in as far as Drakon's Rise.

 

So Kelebek is completely outfitted in tier three gear with her spiked longbow and Sera is wearing her tier three gear too but hasn't received her daggers yet because I don't have any hidden blade fade-touched materials. I haven't farmed enough to outfit Blackwall yet either. Kelebek still needs over see the repairs about Skyhold but she did upgrade the tower for the Templars. Once she had completed the upgrades she found Lord Trifles Minutae standing at the very top and he asked her her first quizquisition question:

 

"Who was the Archdemon of the first blight?" Luckily Kelebek is a history buff and knew the answer

 

So that is where I left Kelebek, I think I'll send her back to the Hinterlands to finish off the zone and then I'll return to the Western Approach in earnest because I do love that place. 

 

I do have two screenshots of things that confused me, under the cut:

 

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This is right above that Triangle that says "don't touch my triangle!" if you touch it. Was there more to this? I can't remember if I did anything further with it on my previous playthroughs.

 

Why did this guy just....drop down dead? I know the three of them were talking about something but I missed it and I don't remember what their deal is :/

 

[Rascoth]

-snip-

I... I can't believe it. I refuse to believe it! You don't have all achievements? *gasps*

[Krypplingz]

-snip-

I do have two screenshots of things that confused me, under the cut:

 

Spoiler

This is right above that Triangle that says "don't touch my triangle!" if you touch it. Was there more to this? I can't remember if I did anything further with it on my previous playthroughs.

 

Why did this guy just....drop down dead? I know the three of them were talking about something but I missed it and I don't remember what their deal is :/

 

I think the triangle is some sort of inside joke with the creators. At least I'm pretty sure you aren't missing anything in game.

The guy still lives (Poke him with the stick to be sure). I think they are a group of street actors and are doing a scene. At least sometimes when he falls over the lady congratulates him on good performance. 

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Played around with Gurner yesterday, but there are guests prowling around so no essay for him. 

But there is a picture instead, just for fun.

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[Qun00]

"I've dreamt at Ostagar. I saw the Hero of Ferelden and Alistair light the beacon".




Man, I love those killing animation sequences we had in Origins.

[PapaCharlie9]

I... I can't believe it. I refuse to believe it! You don't have all achievements? *gasps*

Is that important?

I don't think I've ever gotten 100% achievements in any game I've ever played. Like I said, I lack ambition. The only thing I do 100% is cover every square inch of the official maps, and a bit of the unofficial as well.

[PapaCharlie9]

So what are my goals for this playthrough with Belinda, QF DW Assassin?

• Nightmare with Even Ground, Grizzly End, but not Walk Softly, I had my fill of that with Maya
• Do some of the big boss battles solo, like Samson, Gurd, Saarath
• Pick the opposite choice of what I usually do, for example:
  • Take the mountain path instead of fight with the main army in the Prologue
  • Side with the mages instead of the Templars
  • Save Sarcastic Hawke, sacrifice the warden (I think I set up Loghain for this world-state)
  • Banish the Wardens
  • Go for max approval with Solas
  • Clear the Fallow Mire, but way late in the game, like just before Pride, with Even Ground enabled
• My canon IQ (HF Rift Mage) romanced Sera, but that was ages ago. Belinda will romance Sera, for fun and the QF special dialogue

So far, Belinda has made short work of the Hinterlands, in 1 hour, 27 minutes real time. She met with Fiona and got a cryptic note to meet in the Chantry. She has a few more things to finish up in the Hinterlands before moving on.
 
Belinda's Instagram feed:

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Hi ho, hi ho, the mountain path we go ...

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Somehow the Breach seems more menacing from the mountain path

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Doesn't Belinda look like she's skipping alongside Cass?

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Another make-over, this one of Josie

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Meeting Sera (another make-over) ... Kismet!

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Belinda looking all intense, with her Intense Deathroot Vitaar

[Bardox9]

The journey of Warden Drako Amell thus far,

 

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http://forum.bioware...ops/?p=20269078

http://forum.bioware...ops/?p=20272308

http://forum.bioware...ops/?p=20274342

http://forum.bioware...ops/?p=20281695

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http://forum.bioware...ops/?p=20356895

https://forum.biowar...ops/?p=20360573

https://forum.biowar...ops/?p=20363538

 

The tale continues,

 

On our way to Cadash Thiag. We need to restock some supplies before we go down, so we are stopping in Orzamar for a while. Ariane is unsettled having so much rock over head, but she is doing better than Finn. He's spending so much time complaining about the dust and dirt that he is completely missing the beauty of Dwarven architecture... I really don't like him... Ajax loves it here though. Strange smells, weird food, and he seems to be fascinated by all the beards. He keeps running up to people with really long beards.

 

I'll have to pay my respects to King Bhelen. I hear he and Queen Rica are working on their second uh...  "nug"? I think that's the right term. Dwarven slang can be confusing. Despite my misgivings about the man, he's done remarkable things with this city. I question his methods, but his results are undeniable  Crime is down and the coin is flowing. The Darkspawn haven't been reported near the city in months thanks to the Legion of the Dead and Branka's Golems. There is even some talk about trying to retake a few of the old thaigs. Not just for an expedition or two, but permanently. "Reclaim our lost glory!" This is a city of hope again... Their dreaming, but they are daring to dream greatly.

 

...After a ceremonial dinner, I get the okay from the King to enter the deep roads. A formality, but it got us a free meal and a night in a real bed. Ajax has taken a shine to the infant prince. He could make a good nanny... for a dog...

 

... it takes several hours to reach Cadash. Came across a few Legionaries fighting a pack of Darkspawn, a deepstalker nest, and more spiders than I care to count.... got bit by a wild nug too... but we're here. We are looking for something called the Lights of Arlathan. These mystical objects will show us the way to the nearest Eluvian and possibly lead me to my witch. No idea what I will do when I find her, but the ring is in a prolonged state of activity again. I'm getting worried...

 

...The Thaig is crawling with Darkspawn and wraiths. Making the already difficult task of uncovering the lights even harder. Despite the trial we were being subjected to, I can't help but wonder what this place use to look like back in it's glory days. The constant assaults are becoming annoying though. I haven't been using any of my blood spells, I can't see these two responding well to the use of blood magic. This would be so much easier if... Bah!...

 

Finn manages to find the last of the relics and pin down our next destination. A place I had hoped to never see again. I know what it was that I sensed in the Mother's Lair now. An Eluvian. One that still works... Nothing in the tomb I have says how exactly it works, but it's far more than just something that allows for communication across great distances. It's a portal of some kind. You need something to activate it, though. A key of some sorts. Not the metal kind, but something... else... Ariane is no hlep in figuring it out...

 

We did what we came to do. Time leave. I can feel a mass of Darkspawn closing in. Glad there's a back door... assuming it hasn't caved in...

 

When we are clear and on the surface again, we stop to rest. Finn is about to collapse. He's probably run more in the last two days than he has in his entire life. I use the time to focus my mind on Morrigan. She still doesn't respond, but I did get a faint image of an underground lake. I recognized it. It's the one in the Mother's lair. A trick of the mind maybe? I'll find out soon enough I guess. We head for the Dragonbone wastes next... You better be there witch...

[Rascoth]

Is that important?

I don't think I've ever gotten 100% achievements in any game I've ever played. Like I said, I lack ambition. The only thing I do 100% is cover every square inch of the official maps, and a bit of the unofficial as well.

I have a thing for achievements in BioWare's games. I have to get them all! *Pokemon-like theme plays in the background* I get that not everyone needs them. You just caught me by surprise with your confession

I also have the same with maps, at least when I'm on completionist pt.

[Melbella]

I know the feeling....getting all the achievements is the only reason I played Insanity/Hard/NM in ME/DA. But then I played NM again in DAI so.....eh, maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment?

[sleepyy]

AGH. GOSH DANG IT CASSANDRA, STAP STEALING MY GUYS WILL YOU? Josie needs one too.


My current playthrough - A Male Mage Trevelyan - supposes to be a Josie romance but I'm losing the battle though - Cassandra is my new Alistair and so...Aaron might end up with Cassandra, like it or not.


You are wiser than words... I have to avoid speaking to Cassandra - it's the only WAY I can successfully romance Josie.

Shhhhh its okay Succumb to Cassandra.... She's waiting for you.... "... but my heart lies beneath all that. It yearns for these things it cannot have (aka you )"

 

I understand though. For my second playthrough, I was going to romance Dorian because his character appealed to me. But when Cassandra sounded so disappointed when I said it was Dorian and I... I reloaded my last save and romanced Cassandra again :'(

[phoray]

Shhhhh its okay Succumb to Cassandra.... She's waiting for you.... "... but my heart lies beneath all that. It yearns for these things it cannot have (aka you )"
 
I understand though. For my second playthrough, I was going to romance Dorian because his character appealed to me. But when Cassandra sounded so disappointed when I said it was Dorian and I... I reloaded my last save and romanced Cassandra again :'(

I haven't romanced Cass yet, but this may add to the good reasons I'm letting a female dwarf go with Josie.

[Bardox9]

You gotta try it at least once. Stirring the fires of passion within the ice queen is a mission all it's own.

[phoray]

You gotta try it at least once. Stirring the fires of passion within the ice queen is a mission all it's own.

 

I'm not entirely sure who you were talking to? Is Cass considered an ice queen? But if you were talking to me and of Cass, then I do intend to romance her.

 

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• I intend to romance Dorian with a Templar Trevelyan. I like the idea of his following Dorian to Tevinter with Templar skills most mages there can't handle, even if he has to drop his shield and go one handed. The only man I'll go warrior for.
• I intend to romance Jose with a Female Dwarven Rogue I make as adorable as possible. Disney Princess Dwarf fighting a duel for love? Totes cute.
• Intend to romance Cass with an Elven Mage. Balance the power duo, and echo some Ameridan awesome.
• Intend to romance Sera with a Qunari Mage but I don't expect it to go smoothly because she'll see Solas as a mentor.
• Will never ride the Bull past a one night stand.
• Already romanced Cullen, Solas, and Blackwall to pretty much completion.
• And plan to date Scout Harding with someone, I don't know yet, because I just decided a day ago that I would after I finished JoH for the first time. I'll roll my favorite race (Human is feeling a bit stuffy right now) as female maybe; toss up between Mage or Rogue. 

[Qun00]

I'm painfully perfectionist when it comes to dialogue options in DAO. More so than I am when playing other DA games.

I went over every single conversation in Lothering over three times before I settled on a version I approved.

[phoray]

I seem to be enjoying the Character Creator of DAI too much. Problem is, by actually coming up with a list of my next set of playthroughs for each LI, I now have character backgrouns simmering in my head. I have this urge to put a face to these stories in my head, and so here I am playing with sliders.

 

I've settled on Varas, a Trevelyan for Dorian; his face tells me stories. A bisexual noble with a calculating mother who has used his good looks as "favors" to friends higher up in the noble chain, (I know, sounds like a sick ****** to me too.) He will flirt with Cass and Cullen, but instantly fall in lust with Dorian when he finally meets him. Despite his sexual history being a bit different, he is otherwise idealistic, has always performed his duties, and is strongly Andrastian.

 

The next character simmering in my brain is my replacement Solasmance. I've joked about making an ugly Quiz for Solas for hilarity purposes, but I know I won't be committed to 60+ hours with someone I don't like the looks of myself. So, it got me thinking about "older" Inquisitors. The back story I have for this character right now is somewhere between 40-55 years of age. She will be the mage "apprentice", merely a title at this point, to an even older Keeper who is still going strong herself and has not yet needed to be replaced. She will have already married, and had three elven children. She is a widower; her relationship with her husband was more like a loving friendship than particularly passionate. She's always yearned for more excitement in her life and has occasionally considered taking up a lover. I want a complexion with wrinkles but not old lady jowls. Thinner lips. Once black hair starting to turn gray.

 

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Fyoran:

 

In scene

Out of Scene; can see the wrinkling.

But then this just looks awful.

Looking a bit like a turtle. Turtle shell starting gear.

 

And the animations looked a tad off in general when she spoke.

 

 

I think the reason I disliked the Solasmance, other than it being very lacking in content, is that I thought the only sort of elf that would like him is the "awestruck student" stereotype. But bringing in an older inquisitor inspired the idea that rather, it could merely be one master of their field talking to another master of their field. Two respected colleagues, each having their own side of things to share. It put them on a even power field that I could appreciate far better.

[Melbella]

Starting to trim the to-do list. Finished up Emprise by killing all 3 dragons, found and reforged the Sulevin Blade, and took care of a bunch of personal issues. Thom Rainier outed himself, and Andreia decided to give him another chance; Cole became more human; Cass has a fun new book to read; Varric discovered his girlfriend is how Coryface got his red lyrium; and Sera made cookies.

While Cullen continues searching for Samson's main base, Andreia trekked out to the Hissing Wastes to see what the Venatori are trying to dig up. So far, all she's found is sand. Lots and lots of sand. 

[TagiDoll]

I think the triangle is some sort of inside joke with the creators. At least I'm pretty sure you aren't missing anything in game.

The guy still lives (Poke him with the stick to be sure). I think they are a group of street actors and are doing a scene. At least sometimes when he falls over the lady congratulates him on good performance. 

 

 

 

Thank-you! I wish I knew I could poke the dude, I'll make sure to do that next time I see them.

 

~*~*~*~*~

 

Kelebek managed to get a bit lucky. She hadn't made Sera's daggers yet because she want to make them with hidden blades masterworks, but managed to get two 5x hidden blades drops while clearing out the bone tower in the Emprise du Lion. Of course they don't stack properly so she went to the Exalted Planes and killed the undead on the ramparts. Two 4x masterworks dropped within two runs....much easier overall than it could have been. So now Sera has both duel bladed daggers made and has a set of masterworks left in case I want to upgrade her to t4 weapons - given as this is a nightmare run it is a distinct possibility.

 

I also feel a little bad forcing daggers on her, but I want her on team with Kelebek and it is how it's gonna be.

 

Blackwall also has his armour made so now what is needed is a t3 sword and shield for Blackwall and like...everything of Solas' needs upgrading. 

 

Also managed to fit in Dorian's personal quests and Kelebek whisked him away from the tavern so he didn't need to listen to any more of Halward's BS. Something I haven't done in a while. 

[phoray]

Starting to trim the to-do list. Finished up Emprise by killing all 3 dragons, found and reforged the Sulevin Blade, and took care of a bunch of personal issues. Thom Rainier outed himself, and Andreia decided to give him another chance; Cole became more human; Cass has a fun new book to read; Varric discovered his girlfriend is how Coryface got his red lyrium; and Sera made cookies.

While Cullen continues searching for Samson's main base, Andreia trekked out to the Hissing Wastes to see what the Venatori are trying to dig up. So far, all she's found is sand. Lots and lots of sand. 

 

 

You think that Bianca and Varric actually still "see" each other?

 

Andreia kept the romance going too?

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And I tried again with Older Elf Quiz for Solas. Despite the fact I feel like she's still a bit too pretty (should have decreased the pinkness of her lips) I think I'm pretty satisfied with Anise.

 

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In Scene: The opening scene's darkness always makes every color so darkly vivid. I like the forehead creases, and the hallowed cheeks look more like older age rather than svelte model who isn't eating.

 

In Scene: Looks too young and pretty in this one... But she was supposed  to have been quite the looker in her youth. So maybe the right lighting just shows that. 

 

Out Scene: Nose Cheek crease is more prominent. And today I learn that complexion changes the color of your eyebrows?

 

I like to think that the choice in hair cut is, rather than "rebellious", more in lines with an older woman who just doesn't care what people think of her hair anymore. Confidence. And the tattoo is that of the elven god, Keeper of Secrets. I'm not certain what secrets I want her to be keeping.

 

 

They call it the HERO menu? Who's silly idea was that? I'd never noticed. hahaha

 

Additional feelings received from her; She's a quick thinker, taking stock of the blame that is being laid at her feet. She is not too bothered by the extensive loss of human life. She is more wary of the shem around her than the crazy painful mark in her hand. Anise is no stranger to magic, she'd figure it out eventually; but surrounded by humans who think her the death of their religious leader? She must tread carefully. 

 

I think I'm getting a good feel for the Dalish Elf mind. A little bit. Maybe. 

[Mike3207]

Exploring Skyhold mostly. It's so big you can easily get lost in it. My current challenge is trying to find a way to maintain approval with both Varric and Cassandra during their fight over Hawke, but that might be a lost cause.

[Mike3207]

I followed that up with a visit to Crestwood and the Still Waters quest. I was only going to make a visit to Loghain, but couldn't turn my back on a village infested with undead. Guardian Spirit saved my life more than a few times in the battle for the Keep. and I did have to count on Seras using Revival on me at least once. The battle for the Keep was a little harder than I expected.

[PapaCharlie9]

I'm painfully perfectionist when it comes to dialogue options in DAO. More so than I am when playing other DA games.

I went over every single conversation in Lothering over three times before I settled on a version I approved.

Sounds like me on my first playthrough of anything.

[phoray]

Sounds like me on my first playthrough of anything.

 

Really? My first playthrough is half game building my character and half me. I don't start second guessing until I have a real character that I'm trying to make the game represent accurately within the confines of the choices given. So I will reload multiple times to find the right dialogue choice, because I haven't tried them all. Do you start with fully formed character when you first play?