I played Dragon Age Inquisition with NO CONTEXT in 2024

[@rothea]

Im only at 52 min so you might discover this already in the video, but fun fact: solas originally took you to the grove to tell you EVERYTHING. That was the truth he was gonna tell, and then at the last second he BAILED and then PANICKED and broke it off instead. DAMMIT SOLAS

[@bunniewood]

This is the BEST summary of the game story ive seen so far. Very well done. And welcome to Solavellan hell. One of us! One of us!

[@tazz28269]

i feel the same ❤

[@Cayan61]

You can in fact know solas is the dread wolf before the final confrontation, you just have to explore and read the right things and your caracter gains an extra dialog option

[@Sheamcdonnell]

even during on of the trailers before the game released, it showed the companions and the inquisitor in a sort of "last supper" recreation and Solas is in Judas' spot

[@Bryandan1elson]

I found this naturally because im a curious george and explored everywhere so i didnt know it was possible to not know

[@manonadr7641]

I mean when he says it takes someone to want to become a deity to understand one and you can get disapproval because you point at him like "do you mean by that?" 😂😂😂 it is just to obvious and fucking funny 😂

[@serenth8310]

Irritatingly one thing you need to interact with is during a timed esape section that encourages you to flee the area and not explore.

[@MoonsongReverb]

You can in fact know, that something is fishy about Solas from the beginning. My Lavellan Mage first met him and he was like to Cassandra “Your captive is a mage”, little snitch :P Then the journey to Shyhold and other events. It is always him, who knows something or has some life saving ideas. In my head cannon, my elven Mage wasn’t stupid and noticed that. So she rather dated her only male advisor ❤

[@caggles]

8:50 the mage version of this conversation is even better. Instead of talking about how graceful you are, he talks about your indomitable will. The flirty response is basically the same, with you saying something like "My will is indomitable?" and he goes, "Well, I have yet to see it dominated. I imagine the sight would be.... fascinating." SOLAS WHAT.

[@katalyria]

Solas tops, confirmed

[@bunniewood]

That part where Solas takes us to Skyhold gives me goosebumps everytime. Such an EPIC moment that castle looked SICK! and Solas looking all mysterious was a great too.

[@indiana_holmes]

"The mean hot lady" 🤣🤣❤

[@JohnZaun]

Best description for Cassandra ever.

[@indiana_holmes]

@@JohnZaun 💯

[@lookitskatiex]

Honestly, can work for Cassandra, Morrigan, and Leliana 😂

[@chrism6315]

"Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down"

[@filipvadas7602]

1. The game practically *screams* at you that Solas is the Dread Wolf, but you only really notice the sheer number of the hints once you alredy know the twist (The literal wolf jaw around his neck as a necklace, his knowledge of The Orb and Elven lore which rivals and surpasses Morrigan, the little remarks and notes he makes throughout the game etc.) And if you're friends with him, like my character usually is, or you romance him the conversation at the end of Trespasser hits so much harder because you really don't get the sense that he's malicious or callous. He literally doesn't see most of the current world as "real" because its so disconnected from The Fade, yes, but he still understands that the people around him are still just that: *people* Which makes what he's about to do more haunting for him. He wants to bring back the civilisation he unwittingly destroyed. It makes Solas an Anti-villain at worst and one you see having the potential to be saved because he KNOWS that you have the power to convince him to change his mind. 2. Inquisition might not have been perfect, in fact fans noted quite a few things from previous games that were gutted or dropped and certain concepts felt unexplored. But its still a fantastic game worthy of Origins' legacy and I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with it. Fun fact(s): A) If you romance Cassandra, Varric tells her you plan to propose to her and that whole conversation is so wholesome and funny lol B) The romance between Iron Bull and Dorian, which can happen if you don't romance either and have them together in you party long enough across multiple instances so that you get dialogue of their playful banter as a couple is wholesome as hell.

[@FalenDragmire]

There's definitely evidence to suggest that Solas is more than what he says but before the ending of the game, at best the evidence you are presented with would suggest that he's an Ancient Elf pretending to be much, much younger than he actually is. Hell, the jawbone around his neck isn't even really all that indicative of who he really is because that jawbone is way too small to be a wolf jawbone. Wolves are huge. But granting that it is the right size, that jawbone could belong to just about any species of similar size. I don't think it's even mentioned in game what kind of animal it's from unless I just missed that.

[@shadowqueen1735]

Its totally okay that you started with Inquistion first don't let any hateful gamers tell you otherwise. You are right its about enjoying the games and having a good time with fantasy escapism. My first playthrough even with the knowledge of based games of Origins and DA2 and none of their DLC. Oops didnt realize was gonna be important until later. I romanced Cullen for my first playthrough as an Elf Rogue.

[@katalyria]

@@shadowqueen1735 100%! And, we love Cullen!! (and rogue elves!)

[@shadowqueen1735]

@katalyria Yes 😄 I'm a sucker for a fictional broken man who needs love. And I almost always play as a Rogue Elf first 😄 In Origins playing as a Rogue was the first fighting game play I could stay alive with so that choice stuck with me

[@lebarondeminuit3580]

Thank you for this comment

[@tazz28269]

​​@@shadowqueen1735try a mage next depending on your race can change how u start and some of the NPC you meet ❤

[@EzebelaTiture]

Trespasser is my fave part of the game, it is linear and you have a lot of banters. Dorian and Iron Bull were a couple and kept flirting with each others. it was cute!

[@KateM-Wanderer]

My story is very much like yours. I started my Dragon Age adventures with Inquisition and after playing it I knew my world was forever changed and Dragon Age would always be a part of it. Solas was a huge part of that too. I love that shiny egg. Lately in the Dragon Age community there has been so much negativity about Veilguard and where at first I was ecstatic for it's release I became mired in the chaos and was losing hope it could ever bring me joy again. Was Thedas truly lost? Then in the midst of all the anger and hate I found this video. Thank you, thank you for reminding me how much I loved this game, all the people, all the laughter, all the quests, all the stupid egg making my heart hurt EVERYTHING. Watching this and hearing your comments and emotions as you experienced it allowed me to remember the joy and excitement I too once felt for Dragon Age. I was smiling and reminiscing the whole time. Ever smiled for an hour and a half straight? :-) Thank you for helping rekindle the spark of hope I once had for for this world and I hope we are both pleasantly surprised with the upcoming Veilguard and that our Inquisitors get to meet their stubborn Solas again.

[@katalyria]

@@KateM-Wanderer THIS IS SO SWEET!! 🥹 It’s important to disconnect from the group-think online and just enjoy things. 💚

[@katerinaspasova7774]

Veilguard is not a bad game, it is ok, not so full and variable like inquisition, but if you're in Solavellan hell, you can get piece once and for all with that. That is the one satisfying thing I can say for Veilguard, everything else is up to you as opinion. For me - all the other previous games set the bar so high that this 4th game couldn't reach it with all the key changes in the team of Bioware and I'm sorry for that 😕 But as a fan... So long as the music plays, we dance ❤

[@anna-friedavandyk]

Some things to keep in mind: The paraphrasing of the options, don't generally matter- but rather their placement on the wheel (like DA2) top is paragon/genuine, middle is snarky/humourous, and bottom is renegade/aggressive. Killing your clan is stupid easy- I managed to get the best ending on my first playthrough, but that was by pure luck. Generally, if you want to save them, just look up a guide for convenience. If you ever try a Solas romance again- try getting angry at the break up: It *can* be quite cathartic. All in all- I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!

[@indiana_holmes]

From someone who's played every Dragon Age game, I absolutely loved your recap and story decisions. In fact, I came to almost ALL of the same big decisions as you, in the end. The only difference I chose was to let Morrigan drink from the Well. I honestly cannot wait for Veilguard. I hope you're looking forward to it as much as I am.

[@katalyria]

I *almost* let her drink from the well. I think next time I will-- just to see what happens!!

[@indiana_holmes]

@@katalyria having known Morrigan from Origins, the consequence of her drinking the Well is FAR more devastating, which I preferred. I really am a bit of a masochist. 🤣 Dragon Age just isn't the same unless you and your companions suffer some kind of tragedy, imo. Like, I always leave Hawke behind, not because I don't like him, but because it's what he'd do, and it just makes far more sense to have him be stuck in the fade, rather than have him not help the Inquisitor continue to fight Corypheus. It's tragic, but it's just so good.

[@eathelyn]

Really happy KZbin suggested me your video. As a long time Dragon Age fan (since Origin release), it was super fun to see the account of someone starting with inquisition and falling in love with the universe. I've played so many times to experience all the path and everything but my cannon playthrough is a human mage - romance Cullen - side with the templars - stroud left in the fade (i left Hawke once and never again) - Celene and Briala on the throne - exiled the grey warden - Cassandra is Divine - i drink from the well - will try to save Solas from himself

[@ThatsSoWorm]

Absolutely hilarious to watch someone come in completely blind, and still have the same reactions as me, lmao!! Your little side comments about people being hot, or fashion choices, also made me laugh out loud. Great video! Hope you can go back and play the other two, but even if not, welcome to the Veilguard waiting hype! 🎉

[@tanna_k]

Reading the Masked Empire, a novel about the backstory of Celene, Briala and Gaspard kinda ruined Wicked Hearts for me. I used to like that quest too. The game really didn't characterise any of the three that well. It sucks so much that getting the only decent person there, Briala, back into such a stupidly toxic relationship with Celene is objectively the best outcome of that quest.

[@Ponder557]

I've always advocated that the best ending for Wicked Hearts is holding everyone accountable for their maneuvering. I can't feel good about getting them together when I believe Celene will have to work harder to get Briala's forgiveness. I agree that for having a book introduce the key players they did not give them much presence in the mission.

[@jayk6447]

This was the perfect thing to watch right before Veilguard comes out. Thank you. As a solavellan romancer it really helped me get back into it after not having had time to replay all of it. I almost cried at some parts 😅. I hope you will enjoy the one as well. Also i love the story of the dlcs especially jaws of hakkon as an elf.

[@dietrichenstein]

I have a mod rec for your next Inquisition playthrough, if you arent aware of it already! ❤️ - No More Paraphrasing. Changes ALL the text on the dialoge wheel to what actually comes out of the Inquisitor's mouth. It's genuinely like playing a different game, i cant believe they hid so much fantastic text behind such god-awful paraphrasing that actively hides and misrepresents the dialogue choices you have. I could NEVER play Inquisition without it again. This was also my first dragon age and bioware game back in 2020, and it completely hooked me in the same way. Im playing it again for the first time in a couple of years now so that sweet, succulent Solas tragedy is right at the forefront of my mind for Veilguard. 😭 God, this game goes hard. I love it.

[@kristinesorensen4275]

Omg this was so much fun! I can't wait to hear your opinion on the rest of the games!

[@AtelaLafford]

your voice is very delightful to listen to ❤ glad you liked inquisition! i keep telling people they don't really need to play the previous to enjoy the one that caught their eye and you're a prime example of that. welcome to solavellan with the rest of us 🎉 thanks so much for sharing your experience!!

[@EarthDragonAlchemist]

I literally made a power point to give my friends all the context I thought they would need to play Veilguard without having played the previous three games. Thank you so much, watching you play this has helped me remember stuff I forgot lol. So glad you enjoyed the game! It's a great time and I hope you enjoy Veilguard!

[@Jul_ire]

i know it is not the most important thing about the video, but i loveee how your inquisitor looks, she's so cute and natural. it is a skill to make a good looking character in this character creator lol

[@katalyria]

@@Jul_ire 1000+ hours in the sims comes in handy sometimes 🤣

[@Cameron-fk5fk]

What a great summary, loved how you gave attention to moment and then had little summaries of the in-between

[@onthaloose]

I have no idea who you are, but I love your non-experienced person synopsis of inquisition. You just earned yourself a sub. ;)

[@WC-PO]

I've never seen a DAI playthrough from the perspective of someone that had never played the first 2 games! This was so fun! I ended up with Blackwall my first playthrough, but after the ending, I immediately started a new playthrough to romance Solas, and I've never gone back.

[@h0lycafe]

i also started with inquisition, and it's so funny how i believed all the wrong people and made all the wrong choices (or at least that's how I see them now, having played the whole series multiple times) just because i had no idea about the lore. One thing I think this series is really good at is showing two people with opposing views and giving both of their arguments the same weight and depth

[@godsbeef]

Please make a video like this for The Veilguard and the other games. This was genuinely so enjoyable to watch

[@katalyria]

@@godsbeef thank you 🥹💚 planning to do more

[@apollyonlavey1553]

I started with Inquisition too. Dont regret it at all. It made me go back and play the other ones, being able to ignore the cluncky gameplay so that I could fully understand the world.

[@KaworuNagisa]

It's crazy to imagine that Inquisition is already 10 years old - back then I felt so excited for the game and loved it so much. Watching this video brought back so many memories and emotions. My favourite parts of the experience were definitely checking in on everyone every time I returned to Skyhold from an adventure. Just going around and chatting. Cole was probably my favourite character - the way he sensed emotions and expressed those impressions in words... that guy just touched my heart. // Thank you for making me relive the game and for talking about the story of the game. Over the years I forgot things, but now I feel properly prepared for the release of The Veilguard. :)

[@heather1678]

the side benefits line...you should hear the mage version 😏

[@katalyria]

@@heather1678 😳

[@bubblybobabubbles]

Rogue line is my favorite though I gotta admit

[@heather1678]

@@bubblybobabubbles the way the cadence of his voice raises when he says "no, i am declaring it" 😩 8000 year old rizz is no joke

[@315MusicMan]

this was such a fun video. thank you, algorithm gods, for the recommendation

[@stellasol5265]

I did one playthrough to romance him and get some deeper read on him with Lavellan, suffer the heartbreak and all that. Reader and writer, I can appreciate the amount I felt throughout his route. But he really needs to get over himself and accept his mistakes, not pine for the world he helped bring crashing down. I always choose Varric's method of helping Cole heal, rather than Solas' because I think that letting go to move forward would be good for him too. I hope in VEILGUARD we don't have to be completely in alignment with him to get the good ending. PURPLE FTW!!!

[@noshepardwithoutvakarian9904]

Cullen's romance is so good. I definitely recommend. He was my first, but then I immediately started a new game after to romance Solas. Definitely play the other two at some point now that you've played this. The stories are incredible in all of them. Also, check out the Mass Effect series by BioWare too. I predict you'll fall for Garrus, like so many of us. Lol. If you like romance, do you also play otome games at all? That genre is right up your alley since there's usually no combat at all. The Switch is the best machine for the genre, but there are quite a few on PC too.

[@katalyria]

@@noshepardwithoutvakarian9904 I love Otome games!! I was a huge fan of the Voltage games forever ago. (called Love365 now I think?) I’m always looking for recommendations!

[@noshepardwithoutvakarian9904]

@@katalyria I've never played a Voltage game, but there are a bunch of them on Switch now if you want to revisit some of them. I have "Even If Tempest" in my backlog and it's Voltage's first console only otome game. I've heard good things. I lean more into the story focused ones, so our taste may be different. Hakuoki is my favorite of all time and was my first. I'm aware it might not be for everyone since there's lots of history and angst and is very story heavy.

[@CH4R10T_TV]

I don't know if I'll ever play it out, but this totally convinced me that the Solas and Female Lavellan Inquisitor romance is really great. Also, if you're willing, it would be super cool to see you do the other games! I like Inquisition the best of the previous three, but they all have their moments and it's super cool seeing somebody experience them for the first time. This was a saga.

[@x_rhi_x2772]

Enjoyed your video. DAI was my first fray into DA, and thought I hadnt played the former games, I loved DAI. Fellow solasmancer here and so hyped for veilguard!

[@mikeauditore881]

Just finished the video and I loved it! I absolutely love Dragon Age Inquisition, it's one of my favourite games of all time!

[@AiSherryChan]

Another victim fell in the Solavellan hell! ONE OF US ONE OF US

[@Sheamcdonnell]

this is my favourite game of all time and it was my first dragon age game. I honestly have no strong opinions about Solas

[@Sheamcdonnell]

stroud was hearing the calling i think, he just was against the wardens plan of using demons or whatever

[@Sheamcdonnell]

you can become a red jenny sort of with Sera, the end slides show you with a cool crossbow proesthetic looking thing in place of your arm

[@khiyabarrett1459]

@@Sheamcdonnell Also darkest version of the fade is when alistare is a grey warden in the end of origins because then u have to pick him or hawk and shroud doesn't exist

[@DejaVuDuels]

Fellow Blackwall liker 😏 I'm glad you enjoyed Inquistion! Its become home to me tbh. Excited to hear your thoughts on the other games and veilguard!

[@katalyria]

@@DejaVuDuels need him BAD

[@katerinaspasova7774]

Your playtrough is so cute and funny, watched the whole video with interest what did you decided in the important moments (and most of the time we think the same). Finding out who the Dread Wolf is in real time was hilarious 😂 also - there is an option for your Lavellan to know the truth prior to talking to Solas in the end of Tresspasser, you should check the wiki again I don't want to mislead you, but i think there were murals you could check and at the end you go with your answer ready for him ❤😎 pls upload all of your playtroughs

[@happyyyoung]

This was so good. I went on the same journey and started with inquisition too. Also i fell in love with blackwall. He just gets ya

[@helloagain2982]

Loved watching your playthrough! Can't wait to see your choices in DAO and DA2

[@rumygu]

Honestly, thank you so much for this video, I've been running around the Hinterlands for so long trying to find the main quest D;

[@katalyria]

@@rumygu REAL I was SO confused for so long

[@ardibeltza77]

Seeing Cullen makes me want to play the game again for the 100094747th time.... Great video, super fun!

[@Knight1029]

Man this video is too good. You did an amazing job!

[@Ponder557]

Thank you for the very entertaining summary. Also thanks for showing Solavellen moments, I keep starting a playthrough intending to romance Solas and always end up with Josephine.

[@CC-of5xl]

This game as an introduction is interesting because it's usually either people's least favorite or favorite DA game. DAI is more generic comfy high fantasy but the 1st 2 games are more rough and stylish dark fantasy.

[@dominiquedamen]

This was so fun to watch, especially as someone who started with inquisition as well. My first (and canon) playthrough I romanced Cullen, but I recently replayed for the Solas romance in preparation for Veilguard as I want maximum feels 😂 (I really hope it will give my Inky some closure) I understand your frustration with Trespasser however since they have since admitted it should have been part of the main game, it wasn’t. And the reveal with Mythal/Flemeth and Solas was. The dlc was, I think, created to give this more depth and conclusion to Solas as well as the other companions. I fully understand your view on it though. I think I kind of missed the point when I watched that cutscene at the end of the main game and I was mostly confused. So that is why my experience with trespasser was probably a bit different 😅

[@asstrid_]

Hearing the Lost Elf Theme again in this is a religious experience frfr

[@JourneyTal1]

I can’t wait for your next video of this series. The gameplay for the first game is a little dated for a lot of people but if you can get past it I know you’ll love it. It’s one of my favorite games of all time

[@SValens]

Omg girl, you have to play Origins! I know it's an old game but for me, it's one of the best RPG games ever made. THAT is Dragon Age! Anyway, great video!

[@FesterSilently]

I have been trying - unsuccessfully - to get into this game since 2014 (after having enjoyed the first two, to varying degrees); your video may have given me the impetus to give it a solid 4th try. /kudos :D

[@NotMalcolm]

i'm gearing up for Veilguard too and this was a really fun recap!!

[@LingeringFlower]

I love to see people still playing this game in this day and age. It's my favorite comfort game, the game I always come back to when I feel down. NGL, this game saved my life in many ways. So excited for Veilguard!

[@aeemoon5019]

amazing video! i'm always curius to newcommers reaction to this game and this romance in particular. I really suggest using mod for more banter! it will elevate your playthrough so much, because companions are a big part of these games and they have amazing interactions and through that can develop friendships and even get romantically involved with each other. one of my favorite friendships is solas and bull, sera and blackwall and also bull and dorian's romance. also there is a cole/solas/inky banter after the break-up, It's heartbreaking 🥺🥺 I also suggest trying to remove the vallaslin option, because the scene is so symbolic and beautiful and some companions will comment on that afterwards I've been replaying this game for 10 years now and I still discover new things, it's amazing! so so happy to see new solasmancers join our sufferig but also the hype for the veilguard is honestly giving me life! thank you for creating concent on this

[@mosselyn5081]

I originally played this game when it was new, not because I was interested in it, but because my seventysomething mother picked it up and was having problems. I bought it so I could explain things to her, and then I fell totally in love with it. I re-purchased DA:I in anticipation of Veilguard, and just finished it yesterday. I was happy to fall in love with the game (and Cullen) all over again. I very much enjoyed your recap. Your writing/narration is delightful. Here's hoping Veilguard does right by us both!

[@JohnZaun]

Must say I really enjoyed this video and your perspective on this game. This game is my favorite game of all time and it has been ten very long years since it released before I finally get to play the new one. But with that in mind I do love hearing new perspectives on these things and I don't think I've ever run into anyone who chornicled their journey through Dragon Age like this starting with Inquisition and not having the context for the first two. Its unique and I was really curious to see how you would manage to deal with things without that context of the other games and if you could get the context and how much the game's story would hold up without that context. So pretty glad it worked out at least for you. For my Inquisitor though, female human bow rogue/ Assassin. Romanced Cullen. Went after the Templars, left Stroud in the Fade, Gaspard is Emperor (though blackmailed to allow Briala into his court), drank from the Well cause Morrigan was too thirsty, right now she has kept the Inquisition but I am doing one last playthrough with her before Veilguard so will probably disband. Must really say as some advice for your next time if you'll appreciate, you should go after the Templars as mine did. Its one of the weirder parts of the game but the difference between going after the Templars/ Mages actually has some interesting story implications and just imo the Templars are better. Probably just flavor honestly but when you go to the Shrine of Dumat (which I hope you made it in your first playthrough but there was no footage of it so I don't know) you actually get more insight into Corypheus's background and motivations.

[@katalyria]

@@JohnZaun I don’t think I made it to the shrine of Dumat! I’ll definitely keep this all in mind for my next playthrough!!

[@Sch00fie]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this game!! I absolutely love this series and basically had the same story. I played Inquisition and then found out there were two other games, so I played those! I'm super excited for the next game, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the other two games. :D

[@saddestcat]

Going back to the first and second game will give you SOOOO much context, the first and second game are a lot more linear than inquisition aswell

[@bubblybobabubbles]

WELCOME TO DRAGON AGE !!! If you're interested in all the yummy lore Ghil Dirthamen has some lore videos here on KZbin, all with a version with and a version without spoilers. Very worth it if you're interested. I'd also highly recommend playing the other games if you're interested to do that as well. I started with Inquisition myself but DA2 is just awesome I adore Hawke so much. Theres another broody elf if that sweetens the deal lol Also, the mounts are unfortunately useless haha. They don't actually go faster and all they do is clog up the banter even more. Which by the way, assuming you weren't using mods, banter is supposed to trigger WAY more often than it usually does in the vanilla game, but the little unread ticks in your journal clogs it for whatever reason. If you ever do another playthrough, make sure to clear all those, including checking your "Completed" tab since quests that update or complete when they aren't set as your main will re-tick. Oh and dont worry. Veilguard is gonna have some sick base game hair. And fun fact: its been confirmed by writers that the scene where Solas tells you about your vallaslin, "the truth" that he _meant_ to tell you the whole Dread Wolf thing, but be chickened out, hence the vallaslin reveal instead lol

[@natalieannex]

I absolutely loved this video!!! So glad you had fun in Thedas. If you feel up to it I would love to see a play through of veilguard when it’s released ❤

[@sully6211]

Makes me want to play the game now 😩

[@manny87]

I loved your explanation, and I decided what the fuss about Solas was. Well, I was not disappointed. The Solas romance is so beautiful and yeah, I too struggle with combat in the dlc. In my game I romanced Iron Bull, he is such a funny and loyal character, now in my second playthrough I will go after Cullen he has golden retriever vibes and I'm so ready for it. 🙂

[@khiyabarrett1459]

I think they will fix that in the main game. The DLC was perfect for advanced players, trespasser and the decent are the best parts of the game for a highest difficulty player gameplay wise, however it sounds like the easiest difficulty wasn't made easy enough. Veilguard will let you turn on the difficulty all the way down to it being impossible to die so it shouldn't be an issue at least next time.

[@tazz28269]

you will love the chats that you have in group walks depending on who you have in the party ❤

[@Bryandan1elson]

this video rocks- i really hope you do 1 and 2. They are very unique, if dated, experiences

[@cirthful]

I played veilguard solely for saving Solas since I adored him in Inquisition. Now I can relax (even though I really disliked playing Veilguard) . My work is done. 😁

[@eranmazor2322]

Methal took charge over Sola’s body, this is how she survived all these years, jumping from one to another. It was on the pervious Dragon Age.

[@toolatetothestory]

You get it girl, you get it xD The delicious angst makes all the difference. A lot of different choices than I made overall, but I can see your perspective! As example, I'd never sacrifice Hawke, I can't do that to Varric. Cole actually turned human in my case, and got a girlfriend!

[@edge-of-nowhere4224]

I also played a female elf, but I romanced Sera! Sided with mages, made softened lelianna divine, made Cole more human, left Stroud in the fade, etc. she's a lil cutie with short white hair and I can't wait to see her in veilguard :) loved the video, can't wait to see your reaction to origins and 2!!

[@BasicDomesticActivity]

Can't wait to see your DAO and DA2 thoughts. Liked your thoughts coming from an "outsider" and one who does not like combat, interesting.

[@lookitskatiex]

My first playthrough was with no context either 🤣 It was a Solasmancer run too. Edit: Also, the chantry and the mage/templar thing is so confusing with no context. Just wait until you play DA2. Ignore the haters, it’s great.

[@tazz28269]

and how you create your character effect your experiences and also your choices change your experiences in the game and some of your storyline

[@peasantofpersia]

Pretty good review for a small channel keep it up.

[@Tony-Down-Under]

Very good video. Playing as a Male Inquisitor I did like the idea of 2 friends falling out more then the romance. But I do think the final romance scene is extremely well written and if I was someone who was saying "Yep canonize an option" I think the romance works for the story as a tragic love story. It does add a lot more to the tragedy for Solas being very much a tragic villain. I honestly didn't get the appeal of Solas. But after watching the video I think I understand a little more now. He does remind me of the Doctor from Doctor Who. Someone seen as a god who had to do unspeakable atrocities to save people. I just subbed and I look forward to seeing more of your projects.

[@x_rhi_x2772]

The Doctor is a good comparison! I see the similarities for sure. I also adore both Solas' character, and The Doctor's

[@Tony-Down-Under]

@x_rhi_x2772 There was one quote when I was watching Doctor Who to describe him where it all clicked for me with Solas. "The Lonley God. The man without a home." I was like oh that's Solas. It also helps as the actor for Solas has appeared in Doctor Who and the spinoff Torchwood.

[@gregs3845]

Wonderful watch, so nice to see someone discover experience and enjoy Dragon Age for the first time. I've romanced almost everyone, yes I've played it that many times. One thing I really wanted to know is if the default set up has Morrigan having done the dark ritual in Origins or not. I can never leave Hawke behind, I think some versions of Hawke would want to stay behind, but other's would not. However my inquisitor always has such familial love for Varric that they cannot break his heart. I didn't feel kicked in the nuts with any of the DLC combat, even though the combat is harder. I've completed the main game on nightmare difficulty, but I never attempted any of the DLC above normal. It demands a lot of micro-management of combat and if that's not your jam it's going to be very frustrating.

[@zakkarywhiting8304]

I love the video, it made me want to do my first playthrough as a solasmancer, and for your next playthrough I recommend looking up some build guides for your character, there are some builds that make combat completely trivial even on the hardest difficulty.

[@Jul_ire]

i also completely agree with your opinions, i also started from inquisition, and then went back to the first two games and replayed the inquisition. if you like this story, i promise you, you will be in love with origins storyline

[@_Foehammer]

The horse-racing is the only quest I refuse to do on any playthrough :D kudos for making it

[@tazz28269]

definitely worth playing dragon age origins especially if you have PC dont forget to get the DLC❤

[@mnogobukv960]

Great video! Can't wait for DAO and DA2 ☺

[@crayolamanic1381]

Ok. So much to address here...but I'll keep it to a couple things. 1) We played. The same. Lavellan. Hair to eyebrows to dialogue choices, through the tragedy with Solas, we were parallel in nearly all things. I actually went through this video straight from the Trespasser credits. I chose for the INQ to serve the divine (Cassandra) and softened Leliana, and left Stroud - those are the 3 differences. And you had the hair my Lavellan should have. 2) COMBAT: If you did not do this, i learned hard that I absolutely HAD to upgrade gear to keep up with the dlc-level enemies. Dragons and DLC areas help with the mats a LOT for this. And lastly i believe playing as a mage is easier than a rogue for 2 reasons - AOE damage, and lyrium potions. Having potions to replenish your ability resource is a GAME CHANGER. Thank you for sharing your experience! This is my first time seeing your content and i loved your take and sass and always appreciate seeing a sister represent in gaming with attitude and class.

[@user-ug5fd4xf7h]

You get to that ending and think how long till the sequel. Like 3 4 years right right.

[@AbernathyCreed]

If you didnt drink from the well, youd have to fight the elven guardian spirits in trespasser as well as the Qunari and they are considerably harder than the Qunari

[@im_azraelle]

you likely struggled in the Trespasser DLC because you were underleveled. i usually skip the Jaws of Hakkon DLC and The Descent (they don't really interest me much personally), and i too struggle in Trespasser when i get there, but on my latest playthrough to set up my world state for Veilguard, i decided to bite the bullet and do both of the other DLCs before completing the main game and moving onto Trespasser. i was max level (27) by the time i got to Trespasser and the Corypheus fight + Trespasser itself were an absolute breeze.

[@nerokun7787]

If you play origins I highly recommend romancing Morrigan and having a child with her, you can meet this kid in Inquisition and it was so emotional for me like "this is my son"??????

[@ysfr]

Found you by accident but i will be here patiently waiting for your thoughts on Veilguard if you ever get around to playing it!

[@katalyria]

@@ysfr bestie, I just finished my second playthrough this weekend 💀 videos coming soon!!

[@YueAki]

I have to say, best thumbnail

[@katalyria]

@@YueAki I won’t lie, this is my favorite thumbnail I’ve ever made

[@wildmareep]

Loved you recap, I'm replaying DA2 atm :D. I need to do a Solas run, but I love Dorian too much

[@indiana_holmes]

I'm loving your recap! This is exactly what I needed to watch before Veilguard released. 😁 It's so well done! The tragic drama between Solas and the Inquisitor is just too good! I'm a sucker for forbidden romances.

[@amazonianshe6454]

You get your mount once you visit The horsemaster. The races have nothing to do with getting the horses. Defeating the black wolves and setting up watchtowers is what gets the horses for the Inquisition besides your personal mount.

[@reneegordon6348]

This was beautifully done. Instant fan. Ik this was posted a month ago but id recommend the first 2 before FA:VG. The story and romance are better. Baxkwards would be too cool tbh. Great video.

[@reneegordon6348]

Sorry commented before you finished up your review. And I played so many playthoughs of each. It's a diff story every time.

[@m.di.c.]

Cullen's Romance was my choice and it was sooo good ^^

[@kalaelizabeth]

This was a great video I also started dragon age because of Solas 😂

[@elizabethozi2109]

I replayed the game and made all my OG choices so I could remember the HURT once I got to the DLC. After 10 years the writing held up for me. I hope DA: veilguard doesn't drop the ball.

[@katalyria]

@@elizabethozi2109 I’m so excited!!

[@zinedine3030]

They do drop the ball. Only 3 choices integrated to Veilguard

[@bunniewood]

@@zinedine3030I’d rather 3 choices then no game or waiting another 10 years

[@rskid777]

​@bunniewood I mean true. But even then it's been nothing but a fortnite hero trailer, 0 previous story progress, no evil character paths, no tevinter blood magic stuff (literally was nazi germany sounding in last games), and to many people mad about the chest scars stuff. But I mean it's a fantasy game, so not bothered to much. But logically just make the person you wanna be. It's been 10 years and ya it's been rough. It's been kinda scary to think about. But I can't forgive them for what they did to thendemons and darkspawn. God they look like ass clowns now 😭😭😭😭

[@tazz28269]

it definitely dropped the ball look at all the things they changed for the worse they should have just stayed with the first version of the game would have been better

[@indiBun]

we love seeing new dragon age fans

[@DavidPowell]

Did you listen to Casandra read Varric's book in the credits? It's hilarious.

[@Josephine-lr9fh]

Waiting for the Veilguard video 😍

[@DariaZatsepina]

me too! just came across this game by accident^ and also hooked& Playin Origins now and reading books. Always felt something is odd with Solas. Especially when my inquisitor asked a question, that how come Breaches just appeared but Solas already mastered Breach magic. Also he is a bit odd and inhuman. I was more surprised that he is friends with Flemeth, on whom I did researches after I finished a game and started reading books! absolutely love this universe and exploring it now!

[@Goldenblitzer]

One does not simply leave the hinterlands, this lady found out the very long way lol

[@panamakira]

LOL this is great. If you liked the world and the characters, I highly recommend going back to playing DA: Origins and DA2! The gameplay and graphics are a bit outdated but the story and characters are fantastic and there's more people to romance. I think if you liked Inquisition, you will like the other games. You will probably get attached to your Hawke once you play DA2 and see the relationship between them and Varric. Also Welcome to DA!

[@banaanikirahvi]

its crazyyy to me that people actually leave Hawke in the fade, for some reason Hawke is like my number one Emotional Support Protagonist. I would leave my inquisitor in the fade over Hawke. But I guess this is just a me problem.

[@katalyria]

@@banaanikirahvi I think most people agree with you. I just didn’t know who Hawke was at the time 🤣

[@naniwa111]

Hawke is meant to be left in the fade if we based on Flemeth’s statements in the second game.

[@banaanikirahvi]

@@naniwa111 As far as I'm aware that's just fan speculation. Nothing wrong with that, but I don't think there's any concrete confirmation that that statement from Flemeth refers to this moment. Personally I don't think there's a 'correct' choice here.