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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:O, 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.
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Bioware: Neglecting the Straight Male Gamer Kronin al'Sulc - 03/04/2011 11:15:30 PM 1492 Views
I think the OP is full of shit. LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 01:23:28 AM 734 Views
Having Anders get pissed at you when you won't sleep with him is stupid. Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 01:35:58 AM 763 Views
I'm not disappointed much, but that's because I had low standards LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 01:47:22 AM 688 Views
I must say, my BGII character is a woman... Legolas - 04/04/2011 10:18:46 PM 668 Views
yah, definitely. that's pretty much WHY I have low romance standards LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 11:58:50 PM 652 Views
*nm* Fox and Ravens - 04/04/2011 06:34:35 PM 650 Views
If that dude wasn't into Merrill, than he's a fag. *NM* Dan - 04/04/2011 01:28:55 AM 455 Views
They're neglecting the gamer demographic in DA2. Sexuality has nothing to do with it. Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 01:33:45 AM 686 Views
yah they were pretty empty. The only reason I'm not irritated is that at least they're completed. LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 01:50:54 AM 724 Views
Don't worry; you'll be able to get it as overpriced DLC installments! *NM* Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 03:03:24 AM 327 Views
YES!!! That just makes me feel so much better!!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 03:34:12 AM 285 Views
Re: yah they were pretty empty. [...] Macharius - 04/04/2011 01:37:47 PM 729 Views
So, not a fan? Dannymac - 04/04/2011 06:15:21 AM 756 Views
No. I haven't even finished because I'm so bored. Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 08:49:14 AM 684 Views
They could have done a LOT more with all the in-city strife. LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 02:32:11 PM 670 Views
I don't feel bad paying for it, solely cause I never paid for DA1 *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 04/04/2011 10:01:43 PM 372 Views
Re: They could have done a LOT more with all the in-city strife. Dannymac - 08/04/2011 04:43:24 PM 775 Views
As far as excuses for developer laziness go, that's a pretty poor one. Ghavrel - 10/04/2011 12:02:23 AM 620 Views
Yah this is what I was talking about. The repeat of tunnel systems in totally unrelated areas. *NM* LadyLorraine - 10/04/2011 05:32:11 PM 295 Views
It's not an excuse. Dannymac - 11/04/2011 06:36:45 PM 714 Views
Re: It's not an excuse. Ghavrel - 11/04/2011 07:06:11 PM 660 Views
No, it's not that they keep coming... LadyLorraine - 10/04/2011 05:38:30 PM 642 Views
Re: No, it's not that they keep coming... Dannymac - 11/04/2011 06:41:30 PM 659 Views
...did you even read my main post in this thread? Ghavrel - 11/04/2011 07:08:31 PM 658 Views
It's not like I said they broke the game for me LadyLorraine - 11/04/2011 07:40:23 PM 705 Views
Something I wonder then: Why is it called Dragon Age "2"? Zalis - 04/04/2011 03:06:46 PM 697 Views
Pretty much. EA likes to churn out franchises. *NM* Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 07:41:57 PM 297 Views
Huh? Dannymac - 08/04/2011 04:59:49 PM 704 Views
Penny Arcade had a good post on this topic recently beetnemesis - 09/04/2011 09:39:21 PM 1094 Views
Point of fact: in DA: O you're fighting the Fifth Blight, not the First. Ghavrel - 09/04/2011 10:10:17 PM 777 Views
Yeah seriously, the Fifth Blight was pretty lame in retrospect beetnemesis - 11/04/2011 04:01:03 AM 685 Views
That's pretty much true. Ghavrel - 11/04/2011 04:08:48 AM 637 Views
Wow, yeah, you're right. Dannymac - 11/04/2011 06:43:40 PM 712 Views
I've actually liked the combat in most Bioware games beetnemesis - 04/04/2011 10:46:12 PM 773 Views
I think the fact that most NPC possibilities go either way is kind of weird. Zalis - 04/04/2011 05:41:04 AM 818 Views
Zevran was really the main one that would hit on you no matter what. Kronin al'Sulc - 04/04/2011 06:13:04 AM 810 Views
saying Zevran is kind of a slut... LadyLorraine - 04/04/2011 06:14:54 AM 644 Views
On a general note, what annoys me... Fanatic-Templar - 04/04/2011 07:19:32 AM 664 Views
In fairness to Bioware, in this game you get different bonuses for "rivalry." *NM* Ghavrel - 04/04/2011 08:50:29 AM 321 Views
Oh, that's nice. Fanatic-Templar - 04/04/2011 09:45:21 PM 673 Views
I will let you know when the game comes down to less than 20 bucks... MightyYT - 04/04/2011 07:50:06 AM 631 Views
Yea, the times I do play this game just gives me a longing for DA *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 04/04/2011 09:58:03 PM 376 Views
That's just bullshit Fox and Ravens - 04/04/2011 06:42:14 PM 657 Views
i bet he still initiated all his romances Foxhead - 05/04/2011 10:42:40 PM 655 Views
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