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pros and cons of the dragon age games provided by me, your local dragon age gay
DA:O
pros:
the introduction to the series!
DOG
you can select from multiple origins that provide not only an in-depth backstory but also a closer and more personal look at the different cultures that reside in thedas/ferelden
gives you a lot of lore and context that is vital to understanding the rest of the games
there are so many goddamn possible endings it’s actually incredible even minor choices you don’t think will impact the game can heavily affect character personalities (i’m looking at You, alistair and leliana)
the dialogue wheel Does Not Exist thank u lord
ZEVRAN!!!! Z E V R A N!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cons:
it’s the oldest in the series so it sure looks and feels like it
some people don’t like the combat mechanics; i don’t think they’re too bad but i like playing games like pillars of eternity so :L
“the grey wardens don’t involve themselves in politics” say local grey wardens as they singlehandedly decide the future of ferelden’s monarchies
the FUCKING deep roads oh my GOD
skip the fade is the best mod in existence
morrigan isn’t a lesbian??? exCUSE ME????
Morrigan Disapproves :’(
DA2
pros:
just like dragon age: origins this game introduces certain story beats that are CRUCIAL to the next game
DOG
imo it has the best combat/level up mechanic in both games
down to earth story that focuses less on world-shattering events and more on the ugly, complicated, diverse relationships between people
provides more information on the qunari culture than the first game did with the introduction of the arishok + fenris
really delves deep into the conflict between mages and templars, and all the conflicts therein
unafraid to tackle the concept of horrible loss, sacrifice, the right to freedom, and the consequences of vengeance
in this house we are ALL bi for hawke
VARRIC <33
cons:
Local Champion Despairs Of Friends, Threatens To Turn This City Around If They Can’t Get Along
the introduction of… the dialogue wheel :(
“mages aren’t people like you and me” says cullen rutherford directly to the apostate future champion of kirkwall with absolutely no shame
i’m so goddamn tired of mages and templars and blood mages oh my GOD
me about halfway through the game: “can’t we just uproot the chantry and start afresh this is so stupid”
me later: “NO NOT LIKE THAT”
WE CAN’T KISS VARRIC :(
DA:I
pros:
you can play as any of the races of thedas!!! (qunari PC… bless up)
FROSTBITE ENGINE EVERYONE IS SO BEAUTIFUL
a deeper look into chantry hierarchies and the politics of thedas
semi-open world full of mysteries and things to explore!!
the approval system is much more streamlined with your companions tossing in their two cents whether they’re present or not
there’s so much elf lore in this game it’s spilling out the sides
companions come from all corners of thedas, providing us a more comprehensive look at the different countries
HIGH DRAGONS BITCHES WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO [IRON BULL VOICE] ANAAN
varric is back!!!
cons:
you get the “chosen one” storyline that’s been done 400 times before
THE FUCKGIN SHARDS…….
no dog :(
since the game concerns nearly every single country in the known world + their leaders it feels a little impersonal compared to the other two
Where In The World Is Zevran Arainai
if you play an elf inquisitor i’m so sorry
you can’t kiss cassandra as a woman even though she’s a romantic soft butch knight in shining armor i’ll never forgive u bioware
epilogue dlc that literally sets up and provides the premise for the next game WHY is this a dlc and not in the base game i just???
WE STILL CAN’T KISS VARRIC???
ever wondered what the dragon age II companions would look like as inquisition characters? wonder no more!!! aveline, isabela, bethany and carver are by burritorat, merrill is by hipsterhanzo, and fenris is by thereluctantinquisitor. all of them do absolutely amazing mods/character designs so if you get the chance you should totally check them out <3
This is the single best take on Dragon Age 2 I’ve ever read and why I will defend it with my life AND TWO OF THE WRITERS BASICALLY CONFIRMED IT??
(Also everyone go follow Margaret Owen on twitter. she writes books.)
twitter thread here
Cassandra has a blinding, powerful crush on Aveline and that’s just fact, the reason Cullen’s leading the Inquisition forces instead of Aveline is because the first time Cassandra tried to say a sentence to Aveline, she instead just laughed nervously and excused herself. The second time Aveline beat her in an arm wrestling match and told her to get the hell out of her office. The third time Aveline said she wasn’t interested in running some ragtag army, thank you, not while Kirkwall is still half rubble. The fourth time, Cassandra tried to arrest her. She panicked. It’s what she does when she panics. Aveline rolled her eyes and said after seven years of friendship with Hawke, she’s not scared of some Chantry brute on a crusade, and Cassandra tried to say something insulting back but just ended up stammering something about not needing to take this kind of lip from handsome women with bright red hair and big strong arms and a smile as wonderful as her loyalty to her friends, and at that point Cassandra just cut her losses and fled.
Varric doesn’t know any of this because Aveline doesn’t gossip. The moment Varric learns, Cassandra has already decided she’ll need to leave the Inquisition or murder a dwarf. Fifty-fifty.
DA Romances as Told by Marriage Tweets
Alistair
[Wedding] Priest: They’ve written their vows.
HoF: *recites beautiful vows*
Alistair: *takes out notecard* I love you and cheese the same amount.
Zevran
Zevran: My partner messaged me to say they’re excited to have barbecue ribs with me tonight, so I made sure to compliment their sexting skills.
Morrigan
Child: *crying because it isn’t her turn with the tiara*
Morrigan: ‘Tis important to share, girl.
HoF: You’re 35. Give her the tiara.
Leliana
Leliana: I’m secretly investigating how many decorative pillows I can put around the house until my wife loses her shit. Current count: 23.
Anders
[RSVPing to party]
Hawke: *whispers into phone* Is it ok if I bring my weird roomate?
Anders: *from behind* STOP CALLING ME THAT!
Isabela
Hawke: I’m glad I got married. Everyone deserves a sidekick!
Isabela: Good point, Robin.
Merrill
Hawke: We need milk, eggs, and bread. Write it down.
Merril: No need. I’ll remember!
Hawke: [one hour later] What’d you get?
Merrill: A panda!
Sebastian
Hawke: Until I got married, I didn’t know it was possible to chew gum arrogantly.
Fenris
Fenris: We got invited to two parties this weekend.
Hawke: Wow. We finally have friends.
Fenris: We’re skipping both, right?
Hawke: Obviously.
Solas
Inquisitor: I’m still waiting for my husband to apologize for what he did in my dream last night.
Sera
Sera: *pulls back curtain while wife is in shower* Are we - stop screaming, its just me - Are we out of Cheetos?
Cullen
Cullen: [Leaving for work] *gives wife quick kiss* *spends 10 minutes saying bye to the dog*
Bull
Bull: You gonna drink that entire bottle of wine?
Inquisitor: You didn’t marry no quitter
Bull: *nods* My Queen.
Dorian
Inquisitor: I love you.
Dorian: You should. I’m a goddamn miracle.
Cassandra
Cassandra: *watches Inquisitor sleep* I just love him so much. He’s my everyth-
Inquisitor: *snores*
Cassandra: I CAN’T LIVE LIKE THIS.
Josephine
Josephine: *Runs back into house which is on fire*
Inquisitor: What are you doing?!
Josephine: I just wanted to straighten up a little before the firemen get here.
Blackwall
Inquisitor: My husband won’t let me pick up wood at Home Depot because he doesn’t want it scratched or bent, but I can take care of his children daily.
I have no excuse
Rogues in leather jackets! (Or faux-leather if you prefer)
Warriors in flannel (part 1) Warriors in flannel (part 2) Mages in crop tops Advisors in Kigurumi