I think the fact that most NPC possibilities go either way is kind of weird.
Zalis Send a noteboard - 04/04/2011 05:41:04 AM
Yes, Bioware has them programmed to cater to any version of the player, but it's still weird. It is also a little weird that they all hit on you after a certain amount of favor is gained. (though I've only played DA
, not DA2) I wanted to get Zevran to the point where he'd train my male Rogue as an Assassin, but then had to derail his flirt train in the process. That's a little annoying, but not something I'd write a strongly-worded letter about.
As much as I love Bioware games, in-game romances are almost always a bit creepy. It's wish fulfillment for few, mediocre for most and painful to watch for the rest of us. Also, most of the ones I've seen amount to talk->gift->talk->gift->talk->sex=win. They treat sex like it's supposedly the ultimate point in a relationship. I do recall Aerie being able to have a baby in BG2, but I think it only amounted to an extra inventory item. I get that this isn't real life relationship sim or anything, but if you're gonna include it...
Hey... at least the dog didn't hit on me.
Alyx Vance from HL2 is still the best in-game female there is. She's smart, well-written, has a wide range of emotion and good sense of humor. She even keeps her clothes on the whole time. <3 Valve for getting it.
, not DA2) I wanted to get Zevran to the point where he'd train my male Rogue as an Assassin, but then had to derail his flirt train in the process. That's a little annoying, but not something I'd write a strongly-worded letter about.As much as I love Bioware games, in-game romances are almost always a bit creepy. It's wish fulfillment for few, mediocre for most and painful to watch for the rest of us. Also, most of the ones I've seen amount to talk->gift->talk->gift->talk->sex=win. They treat sex like it's supposedly the ultimate point in a relationship. I do recall Aerie being able to have a baby in BG2, but I think it only amounted to an extra inventory item. I get that this isn't real life relationship sim or anything, but if you're gonna include it...
Hey... at least the dog didn't hit on me.
Alyx Vance from HL2 is still the best in-game female there is. She's smart, well-written, has a wide range of emotion and good sense of humor. She even keeps her clothes on the whole time. <3 Valve for getting it.
The sword might be grateful to the forge fire, but never fond of it.
This message last edited by Zalis on 04/04/2011 at 05:44:44 AM
Bioware: Neglecting the Straight Male Gamer
- 03/04/2011 11:15:30 PM
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I think the OP is full of shit.
- 04/04/2011 01:23:28 AM
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Having Anders get pissed at you when you won't sleep with him is stupid.
- 04/04/2011 01:35:58 AM
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I'm not disappointed much, but that's because I had low standards
- 04/04/2011 01:47:22 AM
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- 04/04/2011 01:47:22 AM
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I must say, my BGII character is a woman...
- 04/04/2011 10:18:46 PM
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yah, definitely. that's pretty much WHY I have low romance standards 
- 04/04/2011 11:58:50 PM
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- 04/04/2011 11:58:50 PM
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They're neglecting the gamer demographic in DA2. Sexuality has nothing to do with it.
- 04/04/2011 01:33:45 AM
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yah they were pretty empty. The only reason I'm not irritated is that at least they're completed.
- 04/04/2011 01:50:54 AM
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Don't worry; you'll be able to get it as overpriced DLC installments! *NM*
- 04/04/2011 03:03:24 AM
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So, not a fan?
- 04/04/2011 06:15:21 AM
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No. I haven't even finished because I'm so bored.
- 04/04/2011 08:49:14 AM
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They could have done a LOT more with all the in-city strife.
- 04/04/2011 02:32:11 PM
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I don't feel bad paying for it, solely cause I never paid for DA1 *NM*
- 04/04/2011 10:01:43 PM
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Re: They could have done a LOT more with all the in-city strife.
- 08/04/2011 04:43:24 PM
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As far as excuses for developer laziness go, that's a pretty poor one.
- 10/04/2011 12:02:23 AM
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Yah this is what I was talking about. The repeat of tunnel systems in totally unrelated areas. *NM*
- 10/04/2011 05:32:11 PM
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No, it's not that they keep coming...
- 10/04/2011 05:38:30 PM
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Something I wonder then: Why is it called Dragon Age "2"?
- 04/04/2011 03:06:46 PM
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Huh?
- 08/04/2011 04:59:49 PM
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Point of fact: in DA: O you're fighting the Fifth Blight, not the First.
- 09/04/2011 10:10:17 PM
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I think the fact that most NPC possibilities go either way is kind of weird.
- 04/04/2011 05:41:04 AM
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Zevran was really the main one that would hit on you no matter what.
- 04/04/2011 06:13:04 AM
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On a general note, what annoys me...
- 04/04/2011 07:19:32 AM
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In fairness to Bioware, in this game you get different bonuses for "rivalry." *NM*
- 04/04/2011 08:50:29 AM
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I will let you know when the game comes down to less than 20 bucks...
- 04/04/2011 07:50:06 AM
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Yea, the times I do play this game just gives me a longing for DA *NM*
- 04/04/2011 09:58:03 PM
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*NM*
- 04/04/2011 09:58:03 PM
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