Thoughts on Veilguard, now that I've finished. Read at your own risk
Fuck Solas. I think he is a good character, but I just wanna punch him half (or whole) of the time. My canon will be the "good one" probably, but it was SATISFYING besting this mf
I enjoyed the game, but it has flaws for sure
I liked the characters, but I can't say I'm super in love with anyone, if that makes sense? I like them a lot, but I don't get the hype like I did with Alistair, Morrigan, Cassandra, Advisors, the whole da2 gang.
In part, I think it's because I felt their personal quests were lacking. 3 missions and that's it? Tbh I don't remember how long the others were, but I also don't remember feeling "eh" about them either. These felt superficial and short. Like, they had potential but then it's over.
Like can you imagine extending the dilemma with Bellara's brother who I already forgot the name of
Or the pursuit of Illario taking longer
I think I was just ok with Davrin's and Taash and even they could have content extended.
Not to mention Harding. Good buildup and bam that's it thanks for coming byee
While I liked the game, I'm struggling with thoughts of replaying it. I honestly did the 3 endings just by replaying the final cutscene or so, so nothing you actually do affects it. What's the point? To explore romance options? They're not pulling me in.
Another factor is Rook's personality. I had to restart because I was struggling with my first Rook's idea and how their personality in game is. I love my Rook, but I think replayability is cut by a lot, by not allowing you to shape their personality more.
I feel like the choices are less of personality choice and what their reply is. Because "red" option is still going to sound kinda cheeky/playful.
The already mentioned everyone southern-thedas-apocalypse makes me worried more then leaving a bitter taste. Like I understand, it's a cop-out to deal with thousands of choices and you care so much. But it's also been 20 years (I think?) since Origins, so personally I do expect it to be totally different from then. It just makes me wonder if they'll ever do another game in the South, so we can deal with whatever is happening
Well of Sorrows. Personally, I had Morrigan do it so it didn't affect me, but I agree it's something that should've mattered.
Kieran is a mess maybe, my brain can't work all this out sometimes
At first, I was salty Varric was IN THE FADE and not one mention of Hawke. But then I learned.
Romancing Isabela having no option on VG. Listen, my pirate would NEVER not wear Hawke's favor. NEVER I'LL DIE ON THIS HILL.
Merril 100% AWOL. With all the eluvians. She could've become a Veil Jumper.
Lack of elven reaction to your gods being evil. And the immediate acceptance??? No one just thought Rook was crazy??? Except First Warden and he doesn't even go here.
Ok so 10 years, probably the word spreaded about the Dread Wolf. Maybe that makes kinda sense.
BUT WHAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE is no word of the followers Solas gained by the end of trespasser.
I'll still replay from the Harding vs Davrin choice. I chose Harding because I wanted to see the romance ending for Davrin. 100% disappointed about all the ending slides, felt like eh. But I think my canon will have Davrin leading the other team. Nim (my Rook) would've chosen the person she trusts the mostest to lead the other team to victory.
I am preparing to be disappointed with the fade shenanigans that ensue bc I have.. expectations and I don't think they'll happen.
I'm just afraid if Assan dies too.