Hi guys,
have completed a playthrough, even the dlcs. (xcept Tresp of course). The main story seems rather...elf-centered to me. Without spoiling anything, would I be able to get more choices playing an elf? Would I be able to interact with the world in a deeper way?
I was planning an elven archer for a new run, anybody knows good builds?
There is one extra piece of information when you're female elf romancing Solas, but... otherwise no. I've played elven rogue and I only felt dumb when she asked about things an elf should already know. Maybe elven mage? I don't know, I haven't finished the story as a mage yet.
And I don't think that one piece of information is worthy the hell that is romancing Solas. (yes, I really dislike him. Creep.)
Do an elven mage and be female to romance Solas. You get the most lore out of it trust me.
Do an elven mage and be female to romance Solas. You get the most lore out of it trust me.
Is the mage part of the equation that important? Cuz I have a female elven rogue eying Solas now and I don't really wanna reroll.
Enjoyable maybe no, interesting yes
Is better looking a human leader for the inquisition than a thin elf
So.. you're telling me that
if you're an elf nothing really changes? 
I liked the idea of the ranged pointy ears... 
So.. you're telling me that
Spoileror near the end of the gameSpoilerif you're an elf nothing really changes?
I liked the idea of the ranged pointy ears...
or near the end of the game
Spoilerif you're an elf nothing really changes?
Don't know about the first one, but this:
You just end up looking and feeling stupid when Morrigan knows more about Dalish customs and gods than you do.
Do an elven mage and be female to romance Solas. You get the most lore out of it trust me.
I have both a female human and elf and as I get close to the end of the game, I have to admit that I enjoy the elf much more. The amount of lore + additional conversation dialog is so rewarding. I'm also a huge RP fan so the elf just feels so much more rich when going through the game.
I can't believe it!
Why didn't they include specific dialogues for elven quizzies? Why is that?
Bah... my next playthrough destroyed by bad lore implementation...
I have both a female human and elf and as I get close to the end of the game, I have to admit that I enjoy the elf much more. The amount of lore + additional conversation dialog is so rewarding. I'm also a huge RP fan so the elf just feels so much more rich when going through the game.
You just end up looking and feeling stupid when Morrigan knows more about Dalish customs and gods than you do.
Ehrrmmm.. Who's right??? 
I can't believe it!
Why didn't they include specific dialogues for elven quizzies? Why is that?
Bah... my next playthrough destroyed by bad lore implementation...
The lore knowledge in Mythal's temple is inconsistent, you know some stuff and you're kinda herp-derp on others. Although you could always choose not to pick the dialogue options that display ignorance if it doesn't make sense for your character.
EDIT:
There's also quite a bit of elf-centric dialogue scattered throughout the game. And probably the DLC too. The setting/revelations also favor being an elf. Aaaand now I wanna roll an elf. Again.
Well...I played Qunari mage in my first run (and waiting to play Tresp) but never felt outta place... anyway... I remember asking IB about Qunaris...as if I wasn't part of them (of course, I'm Vashot, but I should at least know MY language..right?)
That said... I'd like to go on regardless, with the elf sniper. Any ideas?
After playing about 2h of the new DLC, I'm more and more convinced that elves are the center of this narration.
The revelations make sense for an elf, but the plot doesn't. It makes very little sense for a Dalish elf to simply become the new Inquisitor when they aren't even Andrastian. You need to do some serious headcannon.
Being andrastian has little to no impact at all, and it's not a prerequisite,
Spoiler
If what you say was the case, we would have had another da2 with just human to select...
The story on the contrary, imho, is very elf-based, and filled with elven lore.
The only thing that remains to be seen is why the dialogues don't reflect your supposed elven knowledge. But this is true even for Qunari or dwarven characters afaik..
I believe the game was originally designed with a human in mind. It would explain why some areas make the elf feel like an idiot.
I personally find human female the most enjoyable at this point in time.
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Is the mage part of the equation that important? Cuz I have a female elven rogue eying Solas now and I don't really wanna reroll.
No, it's not that important.
I think most people suggest a mage because a Keeper's duty is to research and retain as much ancient elven history and lore as possible. Since a great deal of the DAI narrative is rediscovering lost ancient elven history and lore, and Solas is an elven mage who is interested in and dedicates his life to recovering the past, it just seems more fitting to many people.
However, it doesn't matter what other people think. What's important is that you enjoy your character, and the role-play / romance experience. If you have a character that you connect with, and you can see that character connecting with another character, why change or delete her?
You just end up looking and feeling stupid when Morrigan knows more about Dalish customs and gods than you do.
She is the daughter of an elven god mind you.
Regarding being an elf, I do find that it's more strongly tied to the main quest than other races: even if you aren't romancing him, the Inquisitor's relationship to Solas runs slightly deeper if he/she's an elf (for instance he'll share more info with you about ancient elves and be more inclusive of you in your discussion about the orb). Furthermore, you have a more personal connection with the Winter Palace mission (even if Briala will only comment on your race once or twice) and a closer link to the Well of Sorrows questline. Though I've not played it yet, Trespasser also sounds more relevant to an elven character, particularly one romancing Solas.
Probably the most interesting part of this game is the discussion about modern elven culture and how it relates with past elven culture (a discussion that resonates with numerous real world cultures and societies seeking distinct identities) - how it has evolved and twisted certain aspects and what your opinion is on that. For an elven Inquisitor, this discussion is a lot deeper than it might be for a human, dwarf or qunari and you get a larger say in it.
nah it's dumb you will be a elf that know nothing about the elfs . people only do it for solas romance that give some extra cutsceen and extra elven lore . otherwise the elf body is akward
It's enjoyable if you're a sadomasochist who loves playing female elves that are being dumped, otherwise not much more than any other race.
yes, play as male of female elf mages in DAO and DAI and DA4
not romance any human except maybe morrigan
in DA4 all your heroes can become immortal and live in paradise=)
Story wise probably, but the terrible model rigging for elven characters makes it unbearable to look at.
It's a shame because Solas and Sera look fine, yet the PC model is unpleasant. The female model is somewhat more bearable than the male one though, but still not good.
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