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You can always play out pretend romances with the characters in your head. Heck, you can even use props like dolls or action figures. You can make it work, I have faith in you, Bruce. Don't give up Bruce Start an online petition or something, call a congressman. Make your voice be heard okay those comments made me laugh

He is just teasing Mor

Guys most of you have probably heard the bad news by now that it appears there will be no Romance in PoE That's fine, we can deal with it and I'm confidant PoE will still be a thoroughly engaging and entertaining RPG. But this disappointment does make DA:I even more appealing than it already is

Excellent idea Kaine, when can we expect your first Mod around a Romance offering in PoE ?

Every time this comes up I shake my head. The community on here isn't representative of the backer base for PoE. Pretending otherwise is silly. Honestly, you can't even really say that the polls, given the totally slapdash method in which they're conducted, are even representative of this community. Okay so without several polls on the official Obsidian website, like we had, how would you determine if fans of PoE want some sort of Romance...or if they are opposed to it? What would be your method if company wants to see if a particular component should be implemented in a game?

Seems like the majority of POE fans are ecstatic about this fantastic design decision. Nah, all the polls clearly showed that the majority of fans wanted some form of Romance. Don't mistake vociferous anti-romance zealots with what the majority of fans want. But its not the end of the world, I'll get my Romance fix from DA:I and I'll still play and enjoy PoE

This is bad news and concerns me immensely. I am one of those that believes Romance adds to the realism and immersive aspect of your journey in an RPG. Especially around your interaction with party members. Also I don't understand why Obsidian wouldn't want to include something in PoE that the majority of fans want But I still don't know if its official, if it is maybe we can get confirmation from someone from Obsidian that this is there view and nothings going to change it. I am still excited about PoE but I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed

That was a joke, chief. I had hoped it was obvious. I wouldn't like to see the sort of milking machine that would be required to suck fat out of people, but I'd imagine it would be rather more dystopian than the current government would like to be involved with. Everybody seems to be making the same argument (you should be responsible for your own actions with minimal nannying) and then getting hung up on the details. I have learnt on these forums that never assume people will know you are joking, try to use or to indicate a joke or a partly joking statement

Zor I don't care what anyone says but I really think you looked cool and sexy in your Isabela cosplay outfit, so don't worry about the haters. I support your right for self-expression and support for the DA gaming world !!!

Monte I have absolute confidence that Bioware will deliver a worthwhile and entertaining RPG in the shape of DA:I ( of course this is relevant to the individual as personally I enjoyed DA2 but I agree there are improvements that need to be made ) So what I would be asking myself if I was you is " what am I going to do when my faith is restored in Bioware" ..is it possible that we will see a new and improved Monte who believes that unicorns dance on rainbows ??

But isn't there an argument around people who end up getting cancer through smoking being a burden on a countries healthcare system which is either funded through taxes or medical aid? So in fact you do end up paying for someone else's bad health decisions?

"You are so open-minded I think your brain might fall out" I do find you really funny at times, this is another topic we just have to agree to disagree on

I find them both ludicrous and tragic at the same time. Poking fun at them amuses me greatly. Cosplayers and Bioware, together, creating a huge swirling maelstrom of emo lameness. Even my intense enuii at the early 21st Century is lightened by their folly. Your point? I appreciate your honesty, all I can say is how would you feel if there were people on a forum that you were active on that were insulting or dismissive towards something that you enjoyed? You probably wouldn't care because you are comfortable with what you enjoy and its irrelevant to you what some virtual faceless person on a forum thinks. But this type of criticism can be hurtful and create unnecessary acrimony as not everyone is as confident in there views and hobbies as you are.

I'm not sure how creating a dress pattern for cosplayers to go home to stitch, sew and use their sewing machine is part of the mechanics of a game. Dual wielding, cool downs and now dress patterns for cosplayers are now equal. And it's a bit much to say people are shaming them. All I see is some fun being poked at Bioware for releasing dress patterns which you would probably buy at a haberdashery shop or something similar. Merchandising is great for video game developers/publishers like selling t-shirts, cups, hats, and all sorts of stuff. It's just something new to see a video game developer/publisher also create dress patterns. I'm not sure how creating a dress pattern for cosplayers to go home to stitch, sew and use their sewing machine is part of the mechanics of a game. Dual wielding, cool downs and now dress patterns for cosplayers are now equal. And it's a bit much to say people are shaming them. All I see is some fun being poked at Bioware for releasing dress patterns which you would probably buy at a haberdashery shop or something similar. Merchandising is great for video game developers/publishers like selling t-shirts, cups, hats, and all sorts of stuff. It's just something new to see a video game developer/publisher also create dress patterns. Nah, Alan is right. There is a veiled and insulting undertone towards people that have chosen to partake in this type of support for DA from some of the comments in this thread. But all I can say is his post summarizes once again my view on this topic. I don't think I can add more than what he has said. I can particularly identify with the subjective nature of what people consider " weird" or "geeky" when it comes to what we enjoy but other people consider is ridiculous For example, have you ever tried to explain to people who don't game why its important you attend a guild meeting for a MMO that you actively participate in? They think its absurd. "so what you doing on Sunday afternoon?" "Well I'm busy with my guild, we have a very important meeting" " but what do you mean a guild..its just a game ...surly you not suggesting a game is more important than meeting your friends for a drink" "no its not that, its the principle. I need to vote on a decision that effects how dozens behave in the game" "yes but its not real, who cares if you are in this guild meeting" "well I do consider what I do in my personal time as time not wasted so I need to contribute towards something that will impact that how I spend my personal time" " yes but surly real life commitments are more important' "yes they are but that doesn't change the fact that people in this guild expect me to be in the meeting' "but its just a game " And so it goes on

Are you absolutely certain about this? I've seen pics of your arms. ;D

I love Sushi, especially using a little wasabi to spice it up a little

I think its an excellent idea for those fans who are committed to this type support of the DA franchise. Based on the comments its obvious most people are dismissive of the concept . So I'll ask two questions If you don't care about the idea why does it bother you so much that other people are excited about it Are the people who are fans of Cosplay hurting you or impacting your lifestyle in some way that you feel the need to be critical of it I just want to get to the source of this invective?

but ..but ...we have Oby...and he's much more entertaining

that's a good one Please tell me you've never heard of Bill Hicks. You have a world of funny awaiting you. I haven't heard of him before, I don't follow much comedy. But I'll get some of his work

This is an excellent idea, I'll be following everyones updates around TESO and let you know when I purchase the game

that's a good one

Its okay Trashman. I know the right thing to do and say. I'll guide you and take that responsibility away from you so you don't need to worry anymore

I had some of the best times when I got back into gaming in 2009 and started playing MMO only. These included Ultima Online and Vanguard. But I think I really enjoyed the interaction of being in a guild and chatting people and then going on quests together. Nowadays I prefer single player games, but I want to play MMO again so TESO may mark my regal return to the social world of MMO gaming

I think that smoking is good for you but powerful Western corporations are trying to control how we think by saying "smoking is bad for you" You mustn't believe them...the truth is out there

It must be annoying having to think and actually find items to craft, especially in an MMO....shame poor you