+MissUnknownGirl28 Nevarra is supposed to be the Spain-like country. The word even looks a lot like Navarre, a region of Spain. And the Spanish word for Navarre is Navarra. Antiva is the Italian-like country. I think the Crows are supposed to evoke the Mafia a bit.
If you look at the World of Thedas you will see that Nevarra is actually based on Egypt, not Spain (despite the name). Also Antiva is a mix of Spain and Italy. The voice actor who does Zevran actually sounds a lot like Antonio Banderas when doing "Puss in Boots" in the Shrek movies, and the few Antivan words that Zevran speaks are actually Spanish, not Italian. My understanding is the political structure of Antiva is based on medieval Italian City-States, but the language is based on Spanish.
There are even more lines of dialogue between them, involving Zevran's tattoos and him trying to talk Alistair into getting one. And if you don't wish to keep running back and forth across the bridge (or similar places) there is a terrific mod called "Banter Now" that lets you get them to talk anywhere just by typing in a console code. It's really handy - especially when that banter opens up new dialogue at camp.
funny how he slowly starts off with Antiva and ends up warning Alistair of the fate of royal bastards who attempt to claim the throne, in such a subtle way.
Wait, so they have a conversation every time they cross that bridge?! How did I not know this?! I so have to try this out! I like to listen to Zevran banter with everyone^^
my skyrim is ruined. too many mods aghh but they're so tempting! couldn't resist hitting the download button! i hope the same thing won't happen to my DA.
Skyrim has a great engine and much prettiness but no story and no soul. Dragon age has a kind of fugly engine and extremlely restricted CC choices compared to Skyrim, but the story and dialogue are miles better. Millions of miles.
***** that's too harsh. Skyrim has different ways to tell a story, which are based on exploring, and creating your own adventure for yourself. It definitely has a soul for me. The story in Skyrim is interesting too, but it's presented as a puzzle, and you must find certain pieces to really get it. Dragon Age is more like a classical fantasy novel. TES is actually a story of a world, and you can become a part of it. Dragon Age is focused on your story. And both games are great, they are just different.
Galagraphia Yes, I know it's difficult to have a deep narrative in an open world, but that said, they could have done a *way* better job of it. For instance, you walk through a town and people shout their life stories at you one line at a time if you move within 2m of them. You're asked to believe that 20 men are an army and 5 houses a city. Dragons are killed by a couple of bears, and there are endless dungeons full of bandits repeating the same 5 lines over and over, even if different voices. Skyrim has potential for great immersion, because youa re actually in the landscape, but even the core followers are essentially armed pack mules with 1 page of script taped to their faces. Having played about 500 hours of Skyrim, I can say I've enjoyed many aspects of it, and will continue to play, but there is not a single character in the entire game I care about. I mean, take Sofie. For about 5 seconds when I met her I was moved, so I bought everything she had for sale (even though I didn't want it) and thought 'damn, got to go and get a house so I can adopt this kid!'. So I did, and had half an hour of enjoyment putting a house together, went back and adopted her, and then she had about 4 lines of dialogue after that. You can pick from any number of people to marry, but your wife's personality is no deeper than which voiceset she has. I do really like Skyrim,but it just has no soul at the core of it. Once you get sick of running about and clearing dungeons, you get sick of the game. Dragon age on the other hand is a pretty linear story, but the only main characters in the whole thing I did not like were Duncan and Wynne. I would even find myself looking forward to finishing the mission so I could go and talk to my followers in camp. Playing a mage, I even liked Morrigan, and managed to make her into a semi-sympathetic character by taking her side on matters of magic and freedom, if not agreeing with her lack of morals or lust for power. Both make you into an epic hero, but in Skyrim you still get guards calling you a sneak-thief because your sneak skill is above 40, in the 'city' that you are a thane of and have saved from destruction numerous times. They are just mechanical monologue spouters. There are no people in that game.
@22srs22 yeah, the cut content in that game was staggering. Off the top of my head they cut out an extra planet, the HK droid factory, hundreds of cutscenes including character development, massive expansions in Korriban and Nar Shadda and the companions going to the malachor academy as well
I beat Uncharted 2 like 4,000 times and Flynn's voice was like imprinted into my brain, and while watching this video I nearly had a heart attack, because I recognized it so fast.
@InsanelyxLogical I never finished my very first playthrough and actually got the strategy guide before completing any others. I now make it a point to at least keep Zevran close so I don't lose him so close to the end. I'm a stickler for keeping all my party members alive, although I can never bring myself to recruit Loghain, I like Alistair too much.
hey i said carth onasi in the description? weird im not the only one who thought this game and some of its characters was like knights of the old republic very cool :)
Really? I blindly trusted him, haha! We got along quite well. Anyway, loved the video, for obvious reasons. I never cover either of their pretty heads with helmets. Great idea of mine, that.
@jellybumfruitcakes well Zevran is not voiced by antonio banderas, he is voiced by jon curry who also voices Ser Landry the warrior who wants to dual the warden in Denerims market and Ser Landry doesn't sound like antonio banderas does he?
@sakurabloomify i wonder who is the best to banter spontinualy with alistair? i like morrigan's but there must be the best combo for alistair (he teased leliana in front of me about our relationship)
wait..i thought zevran was never paid anything? so what is this talk about some bid?? also i thought he got the job because he happen to be near ferelden?
@Aracknia Ironically, I heard Loghain isn't such a bad guy. Well despite the fact he betrayed you. Either way, he apparently is really funny, and a good solider. You just pretty much lose Alistair just to get him. Which sucks. I'd like to see a mod that allows both of them, heck, they can create a Ser Gilmore mod, why not an Alistair and Loghain mod?
I got so caught up on my character and the first conversation that I didn't realize your character was a female while mine is a male. It got incredibly awkward for me for the past 2 and a half days. Luckily I haven't tried, Morrigan is my love target (which I successfully pulled) but she's more of a one time person.
hahaha, i do this whenever they start talking, i stop walking just to listen, very funny... funny when wynne and the mabari(zenial) was talking... wynne said "he just made up with my staff..."hehehe....can't stop laughing
Zevran: you fereldens are so finicky! How are you going to pleasure each other....
Alistair: NOT LiSTENING! La, la, la, laa!
I can't get over how Zevran sounds like a Khajiit.
+Metalkatt italian accent xD...antiva is supposed to be based on the italian city states
+warbossgrotsmasha23 I thought it was supposed to be based on Spain. If not, I heard wrong. :P
MissUnknownGirl28 nevarra has a slight spanish influence, cassandra pentaghast is from that land :)
+MissUnknownGirl28 Nevarra is supposed to be the Spain-like country. The word even looks a lot like Navarre, a region of Spain. And the Spanish word for Navarre is Navarra. Antiva is the Italian-like country. I think the Crows are supposed to evoke the Mafia a bit.
If you look at the World of Thedas you will see that Nevarra is actually based on Egypt, not Spain (despite the name). Also Antiva is a mix of Spain and Italy. The voice actor who does Zevran actually sounds a lot like Antonio Banderas when doing "Puss in Boots" in the Shrek movies, and the few Antivan words that Zevran speaks are actually Spanish, not Italian. My understanding is the political structure of Antiva is based on medieval Italian City-States, but the language is based on Spanish.
"you know Alistair Antiva has a long tadition of Royal Bastards"
"You dont say"
Alistair: My.....Oh.
Warden: *turns around* O_O
Morrigan: Now, THIS I have to hear!
i'm not an idiot......*pause*well not most of the time....
oh alistair!
Alistair: I'm not an idiot, well not most of the time.
Female Warden: (sighs)
Female Warden: He is an idiot, but he is my idiot.
There are even more lines of dialogue between them, involving Zevran's tattoos and him trying to talk Alistair into getting one. And if you don't wish to keep running back and forth across the bridge (or similar places) there is a terrific mod called "Banter Now" that lets you get them to talk anywhere just by typing in a console code. It's really handy - especially when that banter opens up new dialogue at camp.
When Zevran explains his religious views, that has to be the most catholic explaination without actually talking about christianity.
Zevran and Isabela should be companions at the same time.
He's gonna be chewing some homemade roots all the time I'll tell you that...
Two dual dagger wielders? How boring.
"Not listening! Lalalalala!" pfft Alistair XD stop being so cute~!
If you read the wiki on Zevran, the creators were inspired by Puss in Boots! =P
Voiced*
"Get ready for Zevran.... of the Crows!" ^_^
Poor Alistair, getting advice on his performance. It was his first time, Zevran! Give the fellow some slack. And the roots.
The first one, Zevran ROASTED Alistair.
M'aiq knows many things others do not
Kahjit has wares, if you got the coin.
''...my good friend Alistair''. Why is it sound so cute?
Zevrans advice reminds me of Mordin advice ^v^)
Future Biochemist DO NOT INGEST
i miss my precious elf crow.....alistair be happy they did not send their 'best'.
THIS is why Alistair and Zevran are my two favorite characters x)
funny how he slowly starts off with Antiva and ends up warning Alistair of the fate of royal bastards who attempt to claim the throne, in such a subtle way.
Your recent... exertions bahahahahaha
Wait, so they have a conversation every time they cross that bridge?! How did I not know this?! I so have to try this out! I like to listen to Zevran banter with everyone^^
There are locations in the game that spawn companion dialogue. That bridge is one in Orzammar.
Im back to hear this again coz someone sent me a Zevran card haha! His optimism and never give up rocks
Two of the best comedic companions dishing it out! Can't stop laughing lol.
I love the interaction between Alistair, Zeavan and Morrigan. I love these three so much and their conversations are so funny. Its so cute
Zevran Reminds me of the Kha'jiit from The Elder Scrolls.
The first time I heard the first conversation, it was low-volume, so all I could make out was "Whoa, whoa, awkward!" "Not listening! La la la la la!"
i love this two there so awesome as is the game..... i think it better then skyrim and skyrim is like yea.. :D
my skyrim is ruined. too many mods aghh but they're so tempting! couldn't resist hitting the download button! i hope the same thing won't happen to my DA.
Skyrim has a great engine and much prettiness but no story and no soul. Dragon age has a kind of fugly engine and extremlely restricted CC choices compared to Skyrim, but the story and dialogue are miles better. Millions of miles.
totally agree. i wish tes 6 will be much better. a bit more like DA in the matter of dialouge and stuffs but as large and atmospheric like skyrim
***** that's too harsh. Skyrim has different ways to tell a story, which are based on exploring, and creating your own adventure for yourself. It definitely has a soul for me. The story in Skyrim is interesting too, but it's presented as a puzzle, and you must find certain pieces to really get it. Dragon Age is more like a classical fantasy novel. TES is actually a story of a world, and you can become a part of it. Dragon Age is focused on your story. And both games are great, they are just different.
Galagraphia Yes, I know it's difficult to have a deep narrative in an open world, but that said, they could have done a *way* better job of it. For instance, you walk through a town and people shout their life stories at you one line at a time if you move within 2m of them. You're asked to believe that 20 men are an army and 5 houses a city. Dragons are killed by a couple of bears, and there are endless dungeons full of bandits repeating the same 5 lines over and over, even if different voices.
Skyrim has potential for great immersion, because youa re actually in the landscape, but even the core followers are essentially armed pack mules with 1 page of script taped to their faces. Having played about 500 hours of Skyrim, I can say I've enjoyed many aspects of it, and will continue to play, but there is not a single character in the entire game I care about. I mean, take Sofie. For about 5 seconds when I met her I was moved, so I bought everything she had for sale (even though I didn't want it) and thought 'damn, got to go and get a house so I can adopt this kid!'. So I did, and had half an hour of enjoyment putting a house together, went back and adopted her, and then she had about 4 lines of dialogue after that. You can pick from any number of people to marry, but your wife's personality is no deeper than which voiceset she has. I do really like Skyrim,but it just has no soul at the core of it. Once you get sick of running about and clearing dungeons, you get sick of the game.
Dragon age on the other hand is a pretty linear story, but the only main characters in the whole thing I did not like were Duncan and Wynne. I would even find myself looking forward to finishing the mission so I could go and talk to my followers in camp. Playing a mage, I even liked Morrigan, and managed to make her into a semi-sympathetic character by taking her side on matters of magic and freedom, if not agreeing with her lack of morals or lust for power.
Both make you into an epic hero, but in Skyrim you still get guards calling you a sneak-thief because your sneak skill is above 40, in the 'city' that you are a thane of and have saved from destruction numerous times. They are just mechanical monologue spouters. There are no people in that game.
Love the companions in Origins
the helm on Alistair makes him look like Iron man
The Maker has never objected why should you xD
The whole game I've been thinking how much Allistair reminds me of Kaidan Alenko and Carth! I love em all
Zevran reminds me of Luis from RE4. Especially with how he acts with female characters
DA:O for the win.
@22srs22 yeah, the cut content in that game was staggering. Off the top of my head they cut out an extra planet, the HK droid factory, hundreds of cutscenes including character development, massive expansions in Korriban and Nar Shadda and the companions going to the malachor academy as well
Well at least you got your answer Alistair. ^.^
it's 2021 and I'm CACKLING at these. timeless
@OhTheRandomnessx I was thinking the same thing, as he was hired by the king and he has that leather fetish... :3
@arabarran You can buy the rest of the parts from the merchant in your camp...top-right corner if you don't know where it is on your map...
I beat Uncharted 2 like 4,000 times and Flynn's voice was like imprinted into my brain, and while watching this video I nearly had a heart attack, because I recognized it so fast.
Alistair is great! He's hilarious!
Morrigan said you were sharp, no liar she
Totally trolled Alistar
@InsanelyxLogical I never finished my very first playthrough and actually got the strategy guide before completing any others. I now make it a point to at least keep Zevran close so I don't lose him so close to the end. I'm a stickler for keeping all my party members alive, although I can never bring myself to recruit Loghain, I like Alistair too much.
Gotta love Zevran.
i feel bad for Alistair, he's always getting teased about something, but it's funny :)
"NOT LISTENING! LA LA LA LA LA!!" xD
Zevran's wit is the best!
I knew the voice sounded really familiar! I was like," Wait, what?! Flynn is that you?!!"
Z: the make never object. Why you object.
A: I'm not a idiot, well most of time lol
I swear, DA: O just had the best party banter.
Well that's comforting!... somehow.
Their the same voice actor along with chloe and morrigan i got a suprise too when i played it.
2:19 yeah alistar Gosh don’t be a d***
0:25 So Alister's a quick draw ... o well I like quickies .
Haha ya I know what you mean. I literally had to tell everyone to shutup when listening to Flynn's voice to make sure I was correct.
i really wish Alistair was real
hey i said carth onasi in the description? weird im not the only one who thought this game and some of its characters was like knights of the old republic
very cool :)
hahahaha fun times!!!xD
BEST VIDEO. EVER! XD
@bfsd150 I know antonio banderas didn't do his voice, I was just saying it sounds similar...wow somone's seen the credits too many times :-p
Really? I blindly trusted him, haha! We got along quite well.
Anyway, loved the video, for obvious reasons. I never cover either of their pretty heads with helmets. Great idea of mine, that.
@jellybumfruitcakes well Zevran is not voiced by antonio banderas, he is voiced by jon curry who also voices Ser Landry the warrior who wants to dual the warden in Denerims market and Ser Landry doesn't sound like antonio banderas does he?
@OhTheRandomnessx as he should, his character was based off him.
@GeneralMontague Well surprise surprise .... they did
@sakurabloomify i wonder who is the best to banter spontinualy with alistair? i like morrigan's but there must be the best combo for alistair (he teased leliana in front of me about our relationship)
Alistair sounds like Flynn from Uncharted 2, am I the only one who hears it??
Ah yes. Carth vs. Alistair, who's more paranoid?
@GeneralMontague what do you mean a rushed game
it was in dlc or some mode. i'm not sure any more.
Zevran reminds me of the cat in shrek. o_O
Where did u get the helmet for Alistair?
I have the plate...
1:37 OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHIT!!!!!
"mmmyyyyy....? oh....." rofl
Alistair's accent! O.O
@ma4io374 Who, Flynn?
Because it's the same voice actor, if memory serves me right >.
He reminds me kinda of Ezio too...?
Yea, I know that
@cnquistador Hah, me too! It must be the accent XD
"Not listening LALALALA!"
Poor Alistar :P always getting picked on by others
wait..i thought zevran was never paid anything? so what is this talk about some bid??
also i thought he got the job because he happen to be near ferelden?
@Aracknia Ironically, I heard Loghain isn't such a bad guy. Well despite the fact he betrayed you. Either way, he apparently is really funny, and a good solider. You just pretty much lose Alistair just to get him. Which sucks. I'd like to see a mod that allows both of them, heck, they can create a Ser Gilmore mod, why not an Alistair and Loghain mod?
Especially since apparently their is companion dialogue between Alistair and loghain
I got so caught up on my character and the first conversation that I didn't realize your character was a female while mine is a male. It got incredibly awkward for me for the past 2 and a half days. Luckily I haven't tried, Morrigan is my love target (which I successfully pulled) but she's more of a one time person.
0:34 OMG, Zevran reminds me to Mordin from Mass Effect
Giving some sex advice XD
dragon age best game
hahaha, i do this whenever they start talking, i stop walking just to listen, very funny...
funny when wynne and the mabari(zenial) was talking... wynne said "he just made up with my staff..."hehehe....can't stop laughing
Gosh, I just
Same voice actor.
Its the accent.
Reminds me more of Atton from KOTOR 2
I'm not an idot, well not most of the time XD
Aww no banter where Alistair is trying to protect his fellow Warden from Zevran if Zev is romanced?
it's such a bloody shame that none of these awesome character are real...
lol
this whole game reminds me of kotor
I sincerly hope they don't pull a Sith lords on Dragon age 2 =(
Legens
Origins > Dragon Age 2