Never got the amazon vibe from any of these characters. Much less Casca or Cassandra. Maybe I'm too focused on their awesome femininity to dismiss the fact that they're in any way shape or form masculine. I thought her hair to be just a convenience because her shoulders are so lickable nice!
Nothing masculine about it, I don't get the "looks like a man" thing. It is peak athletic femininity in my eyes. Which, yes, is very sexy.
Maybe people have a different definition for amazon than I do.
I think there would have been a lot less bitching abut Cass if Josephine had turned out better. She was an attempt to be Leliana 2.0 and failed. She is cute, and I like her as a character, but the whole Disney Princess thing didn't really work. Cass is freakin' sexy to me, but her scar, age, and general amazon nature certainly wouldn't appeal to that broad of a base IMO. Bioware failing to get a decent alternative, not only in looks, but in personality, was a mistep IMO. A darker character with a more physical than emotional romance would have been a good alternative. One that worked more with rebel mages, Dalish, etc
If my actions result in Cassandra getting drunk and hating me, it would be nice to be gaining approval with someone else.
Eh, I think when it comes to the topic of Bioware LI, there will always be bitching. Especially on the BSN. 
I think Josie actually works really well for a variety of characters including mages/Dalish, since she's generally openminded and accepting. ( Way better for Dalish elves than the actual elven LI, at least!) It's one of my least favorite romances, but that's just personal taste. I like that there are sweeter, less complicated romances for people who enjoy those. I don't agree she's an attempt to be Leliana 2.0 at all, in what way do you think that?
But Josie is smokin, so I don't know what this "decent alternative, not only in looks" bit is about. 
Different romances for different tastes. I don't like them all but, you may like those I don't and, I ma like ones you dont.
Cassandra - okay, pretty traditional.
Josephine - too old fashioned, innocent.
Sera - too silly, immature.
Dorian - okay but, again pretty traditional as same sex goes.
Solas - too aloof, impersonal.
Cullen - good balance of traditional and not to prim and proper.
Iron Bull - good for what it is, a BDSM with him as a Dom. I like it.
You should see how much people are hating on this topic on reddit
I bumbled away just like Cass would do to dismiss him, and it didn't stop him from trying harder LOL
I'm terrible at flirting. My wit comes out once I'm actually in a relationship with that person. Not much of a help there!
Yeah, that sounds very Cassandra. 
You should see how much people are hating on this topic on reddit
Too old? The woman is well fit. I scoff in this thread's general direction.
The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
^ Or, you know, these Inquisitors could actually be IN LOVE with her and not care about some wrinkles. And the Inquisitor isn't going to stay young forever, you know; he will age too. For many people synchronicity in age just isn't that important.
Something else to consider is that these are people with places to go, things to do, worlds to save. It's not exactly like coming home to the same person after working your safe 9-5 job every day. There is also something to be said for the nature of these various crises that the characters face and how those shared experiences lead to bonding; you have a relationship with someone who knows where you've been, sacrifices you've had to make, and so on. That is meaningful to a lot of people.
The Cassandra romance isn't for you. Fine. That doesn't mean that many other people can't be very happy with it. It also doesn't mean that these players haven't considered what will happen in the future between the couple.
BioWare does not guarantee long term relationships. (Well, maybe for male PCs... sorry, FemSheps.)The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
Wait, I'm confused... for a moment there I thought people were suggesting that men in their 20s and 30s would be seriously put off by the prospect of being in a relationship with an extremely attractive older woman?
Was anyone else aware that Cougars have become an endangered species, because that's seriously news to me? 
The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
Hey, it's a'ight.
I'm in my 30s and a student that isn't even 20 prepositioned me at the end of the semester. Whatever gets people ticking, I say.
Too old? The woman is well fit. I scoff in this thread's general direction.
I will say that Cassandra, Varric, and especially Leliana look great for people in their 40s. Fiona too (she's gotta be in her what, 50s?).
I will say that Cassandra, Varric, and especially Leliana look great for people in their 40s. Fiona too (she's gotta be in her what, 50s?).
I will say that Cassandra, Varric, and especially Leliana look great for people in their 40s. Fiona too (she's gotta be in her what, 50s?).
Is Varric the same age as Cassandra and Leliana in his 40s oops sorry Varric i thought he was older then that.
I think she's near 60's, Teagan also used to look good for his age until Trespasser.
Then Fiona looks good for her age i would not give her 60.
Eh, I think when it comes to the topic of Bioware LI, there will always be bitching. Especially on the BSN.
I think Josie actually works really well for a variety of characters including mages/Dalish, since she's generally openminded and accepting. ( Way better for Dalish elves than the actual elven LI, at least!) It's one of my least favorite romances, but that's just personal taste. I like that there are sweeter, less complicated romances for people who enjoy those. I don't agree she's an attempt to be Leliana 2.0 at all, in what way do you think that?
But Josie is smokin, so I don't know what this "decent alternative, not only in looks" bit is about.
Josie is smokin'. I like the character, just hated the romance.
As far as the Leliana comparison goes, she is a romantic former bard with a foreign accent that is bi-sexual, and is also a sweet person. Granted, some of Leli's sweetness is an act, where Josie is legit, Both were kind of the back-up romance, as Origins pretty much wanted you to bang Allistar or Morrigan depending on gender.
Well 10 years is a very big deal for someone in their 20s, you are right. You are going through so many life changes at 20, and still figuring out who you are. You are in a different place mentally so there's a higher chance you would have little in common with someone in their 40s anyway, even if you found them attractive.The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
Some people look much older than they really are. Others look much younger. My family have always been fortunate in having the younger looking gene. It was a bit of a drag when I was trying to gain credibility as a young person holding down a responsible job or when a policeman asked if I was old enough to drive my car but as the years have passed, looking young for my age has proved a bonus. In my case the hair now gives it away since it is its natural colour. However, I understand my grandfather still had jet black hair to the day he died, in his sixties, and looked far younger than his age as well. So there is no reason why an older person in Thedas can't look younger than the really are.
To my mind, though, age is all about your state of mind and to some extent the people you mix with. Working on a daily basis in a College means I am surrounded by people younger than myself and I honestly think it keeps me feeling younger. Cassandra might well be the same. She clearly has a mature outlook about some important issues but at the same time hasn't lost her love of romance and being an athletic, fit woman keeps her body in trim and her mind in good shape as well. There is no reason why anyone should be forced to "act their age" and if you hadn't been told that Cassandra was around 40, would you really have guessed as much?
Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
The gap between DAO and the end of DA2 is about roughly 10 years.
Which means if Bioware decides to stick with that kind of time difference, Cassandra will be 50 by the end of next game, practically a granny at that point and that is exacerbated if your Inquisitor is in his mid 20s because he will only be in his mid 30s.
So yes, Cassandra is well fit for now. In the long term, she most definitely isn't, especially considering that she is Human and does not have access to youthful preservation magics.
Most of you think in the moment, typical Human behavior. Since my Inquisitor is supposed to be in a long term relationship with someone, I am considering people based on long term viability and you cannot expect a woman that is hitting her 40s to have a long term compatibility with men in their mid 20s or late 20s.
I really hope I am wrong, but I am getting this distinct feeling that you may be one of those "men" who would marry a good woman, then divorce them 20 years down the line for a trophy wife. Again, I hope I'm wrong in that assessment.
As for my Templar Inky, I know once he finally gets done with Trespasser and puts that ol' ring on her finger, he'll be...
(in case you've never seen highlander, she's aging on him)
That's a great typo
Oops well technically he wanted to preposition me under him...LOL
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