Subhi Agrawal
Dragon Age consistently emphasizes the importance of choice, allowing players to make countless decisions that influence their relationships with various characters and ultimately shape the game’s world. Even the smallest choices resonate in sequels, manifesting through subtle references and nods to the hero’s past adventures and their impact on the narrative.
Sparking Concerns Over Key Character Cameos
The narratives of the Warden and Hawke determine the state of Thedas by the era of Inquisition, and this focus on detail has solidified Dragon Age as a deeply immersive and intricate RPG series.
However, The Veilguard is eliminating world states entirely, restricting players to just three choices: the Inquisitor’s romantic partner, whether the Inquisition was disbanded, and if the Inquisitor chose to confront Solas or help him. This represents a significant change that hasn’t pleased many players. The pressing question now is how this will affect important characters and cameos, such as Morrigan, who are confirmed to appear in the game.
For instance, past decisions influence whether Morrigan has a child. If this isn’t included as one of the three options, how will BioWare address such a significant aspect of her history? Additionally, a crucial moment in Inquisition involves the choice of drinking from the Well of Sorrows, either allowing Morrigan to do so or taking the drink yourself. This choice grants the ability to hear the voices of Mythal’s servants, empowering the player to defeat Corypheus and even command a dragon.
Fans Doubt Cameos Without World States
These crucial decisions significantly change the paths of key characters, raising concerns about their fates without a world state. Fans are uncertain about how this will unfold, and if it leads to bypassing these choices or establishing certain narratives as ‘canon,’ they question whether the cameos and appearances will truly justify the changes.
“I think a lot of us can agree that we’d rather have a one liner from our world state than an entire cameo where Morrigan doesn’t even know whether she has a son or not,” wrote one Reddit user.”I mean we’re going to Weisshaupt for fu** sakes and we don’t address the Warden?”
Some players express nostalgia for the smaller details that previous games emphasized, such as Morrigan referring to the player character as “my Warden” and acknowledging their role as a great husband and father. One fan noted their delight in learning that Fergus Cousland was thriving, while others reminisced about the joy of reading codex entries that recount their own adventures.
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