That would leave all of the smaller rifts completely unchecked, and that would be quite bad itself. The Herald coming along to be able to close the rifts makes sense.
I don't think they do at first. Probably could have been portrayed better but for most of the stuff in Haven I got the impression you were just at the meetings because you needed to know where they were going to send you and why, being a.) the person the closes rifts and b.) a useful symbol to have out there with the Herald of Andraste bit. When the meetings devolve into the advisors bickering you just sort of roll your eyes until you say, "just flip ****** coin already!" or take a side. At least that's what I got out of a lot of the stuff in Haven.
I must admit that I thought that the transition from sole suspect to leader was done rather well. Especially because of the "Heart Burns" mission and how the not-yet Inquisitor can show his or her true abilities when push comes to shov.
But the game also allows to play the character in a fashion that makes her very unsuitable at the same time. So, that causes the whole thing fall apart a bit. And for that case, allowing to hand off the duty to s.b. else would be an interesting choice.
My Inquisitor? She is a dalish teenager, snarky, agnostic and more interest in shaving her privates to make her girlfriend fall off the bed laughing than anything else. Sure, she can put daggers in people very skillfully, but where are the character traits for leading a faith driven, military operation?
Your quizzy sounds perfect. 
Hah, you could romance your boss! That would be intresting......
I must admit that I thought that the transition from sole suspect to leader was done rather well. Especially because of the "Heart Burns" mission and how the not-yet Inquisitor can show his or her true abilities when push comes to shov.
But the game also allows to play the character in a fashion that makes her very unsuitable at the same time. So, that causes the whole thing fall apart a bit. And for that case, allowing to hand off the duty to s.b. else would be an interesting choice.
I agree, allowing you to actually decline being made Inquisitor or not even be considered due to your actions would have been an interesting choice, but one that would be difficult to realize technically since most of the game is built around being the leader/Inquisitor.
My Inquisitor? She is a dalish teenager, snarky, agnostic and more interest in shaving her privates to make her girlfriend fall off the bed laughing than anything else. Sure, she can put daggers in people very skillfully, but where are the character traits for leading a faith driven, military operation?
Yeah, she wants to run with the Inquisition, especially as long Sera is there and also because of the glowy bit. That IS useful. But she surely doesn't feel qualified to RUN it.
So, BioWare, please let the player character decline politely in the beginning of the story and let her hand the duty of Inquisitor over to somebody else. Cassandra! Or Cullen? Basically anybody but her...
Thanks
your silly spike ear kid without balls isn't able to lead but
my inquisitior is a powerful man who say 'yes i can'.
decline politely...to hand the duty of Inquisitor over to somebody else.. 
what a nice joke.
I want Beyonce to run the Inquisition.
And also the world.
I want Beyonce to run the Inquisition.
And also the world.
i wanna that lord woolsley run the inquisition...
vote all for woolsley 
i wanna that lord woolsley run the inquisition...
vote all for woolsley
Beyonce with lord Woolsey as Lord High Chief Mount & Advisor using Lady Gaga as a staff with Kanye as her LI and Beck as the primary antagonist.
Yes, tear everyone apart. Then, as the final boss battle,
CORYPHEUS: Your Inquisition lies in ashes. I will-
CASSANDRA: (Disgusted noise) *punches Corypheus into Fade chunks*
Nah, everyone should obviously include Cassandra, for the same reason Morrigan and Alistair got their behinds handed to them in Chronicles.
Why would we want to play as Corypheus if not to show those puny rebels what it means to stand against a true Tevinter Magister, soon to become god?
I've had this same thought before.
It's kind of funny the danger the 'Herald' was put into considering she's the only one who can close the Breach.
Cassandra probably should have been the one leading the squad that went out to do all the dirty work around the Hinterlands, etc.
Always thought this was one of the weirdest things about the game, but it's conveniently hidden behind the fact that it's, well, a game.
In reality, someone in the Inquisitor's shoes would probably spend at least half the time sitting on the throne in Skyhold, while everyone else adventures around gathering intel and killing things.
Always thought this was one of the weirdest things about the game, but it's conveniently hidden behind the fact that it's, well, a game.
In reality, someone in the Inquisitor's shoes would probably spend at least half the time sitting on the throne in Skyhold, while everyone else adventures around gathering intel and killing things.
As I see it, you are there to deal with the rifts - which only you can - and political matters, and the small stuff gets done on the side while you're on your way to more serious business. It's not your business to help that forester woman with her wyvern problem, but since you're in the area anyway you might as well make a good impression.
Also, while not all imaginable Inquisitors are suitable or plausibly willing, some are. My main Inquisitor heard from a soldier she's going to create the next empire, and that's exactly what she's going to do. She's always had leadership roles thrust on her she didn't want, and the Herald is no exception. This time though, she's going to take it up and do things as she envisions them. She's not going to trust Cassandra with *her* Inquisition.
I approve of the OP's Inky's main interest...
Your quizzy sounds perfect.
Damn right.
Cassandra is driven, righteous, full of gravitas and charisma. Also, she knows what the Inquisition is about. She is a grown up woman, determined and a very capable fighter.
She simply is the perfect Inquisitor!
My Inquisitor? She is a dalish teenager, snarky, agnostic and more interest in shaving her privates to make her girlfriend fall off the bed laughing than anything else. Sure, she can put daggers in people very skillfully, but where are the character traits for leading a faith driven, military operation?
Yeah, she wants to run with the Inquisition, especially as long Sera is there and also because of the glowy bit. That IS useful. But she surely doesn't feel qualified to RUN it.
So, BioWare, please let the player character decline politely in the beginning of the story and let her hand the duty of Inquisitor over to somebody else. Cassandra! Or Cullen? Basically anybody but her...
Thanks
Well that is the 'power behind the throne' which can be head canoned. Cassandra can be your experienced NCO/ Second in Command who secretly advises the Inquisition behind the scenes while the Inquisitor is the public face...really does not take that much mental constranations.
As I see it, you are there to deal with the rifts - which only you can - and political matters, and the small stuff gets done on the side while you're on your way to more serious business. It's not your business to help that forester woman with her wyvern problem, but since you're in the area anyway you might as well make a good impression.
Also, while not all imaginable Inquisitors are suitable or plausibly willing, some are. My main Inquisitor heard from a soldier she's going to create the next empire, and that's exactly what she's going to do. She's always had leadership roles thrust on her she didn't want, and the Herald is no exception. This time though, she's going to take it up and do things as she envisions them. She's not going to trust Cassandra with *her* Inquisition.
Fair point.
I like to think that my Inquisitors have similar agendas. It's easy enough to headcanon things in such a way that it alleviates certain perceived issues with the game's portrayal of the Inquisitor.
It think what Bioware was going for was to have the Inquisitor be a frontline general leading from the front to be an inspiration to the people they protect and the people serving them. Like, how would a follower fight and risk their lives for a leader who won't do the same thing themselves.
Well, Cassandra is the de facto leader of the Inquisition in Act I, and you can constantly ask her advice during the rest of the game, so just follow that. Be prepared to lose half your inner circle, though.
Cassandra has too much doubt at the beginning of Inquisition.
And even if the player might find her compelling, she's not regarded as being very charismatic in universe.
My Inquisitor? She is a dalish teenager, snarky, agnostic and more interest in shaving her privates to make her girlfriend fall off the bed laughing than anything else. Sure, she can put daggers in people very skillfully, but where are the character traits for leading a faith driven, military operation?
Yeah, she wants to run with the Inquisition, especially as long Sera is there and also because of the glowy bit. That IS useful. But she surely doesn't feel qualified to RUN it.
So, BioWare, please let the player character decline politely in the beginning of the story and let her hand the duty of Inquisitor over to somebody else. Cassandra! Or Cullen? Basically anybody but her...
Thanks
You could also use the same arguments for other dragon age games like:
My Hero of Ferelden? She is a dalish teenager, snarky, agnostic and more interest in shaving her privates to make her girlfriend fall off the bed laughing than anything else. Sure, she can put daggers in people very skillfully, but where are the character traits for leading a faith driven, military operation?
So, BioWare, please let the player character decline politely in the story and let her hand the duty of the commander from the warden over to somebody else.
but into the games you cant say: sorry but i don't wanna be the champion of kirkwall or hero of ferelden...i also dont wanna be the inquisitor . ...all i wanna is to lie on the side of my girlfriend into a bed.
They should have at least given us the opportunity at the END of the game to select one of the following:
1. Stay and continue leading the inquisition
2. Dissolve the inquisition
3. Leave the inquisition and return to your clan, mercenary band, etc.
Instead they make the decision FOR you and assume your inquisitor is a power-hungry Chantry-loving leader type who intends to stay on and rule the inquisition. They did the same thing in DAO, pigeon-holing your Warden and making him/her Warden Commander. It was so OOC I couldn't play Awakening with my first Warden; I could only play it with my Tabris who would actually agree to do that.
They should have at least given us the opportunity at the END of the game to select one of the following:
1. Stay and continue leading the inquisition
2. Dissolve the inquisition
3. Leave the inquisition and return to your clan, mercenary band, etc.
Instead they make the decision FOR you and assume your inquisitor is a power-hungry Chantry-loving leader type who intends to stay on and rule the inquisition. They did the same thing in DAO, pigeon-holing your Warden and making him/her Warden Commander. It was so OOC I couldn't play Awakening with my first Warden; I could only play it with my Tabris who would actually agree to do that.
I'll give you power-hungry but why Chantry loving?
I'll give you power-hungry but why Chantry loving?
Cause it's a religious organization (the inquisition), basically 
) would have been rather interesting.
I've always thought Cass would have made better leader for the Inq. Plus playing for the handyman (or supportive spouse for her
Well Mother Giselle points out that Cass (or Leliana) would be too political an appointment, since Cass is affiliated with the Seekers and Leliana with the Chantry. But the inquisitor is an outsider, plus has the mark, and is called the Herald of Andraste.
So I understand why initially we are made the inquisitor.
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