Why no dwarf romance

[Jekko]

even bears are getting a romance ffs

[CDI Link]

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Originally posted by CDI Link:

No offense but "Just play a dwarf" is such a cop out answer when you consider the massive difference between writing for the player character vs. the companions. And that is not getting into the fact that there seems so far to be none of the smaller races announced as party members when compared to the like four elves available, which is a bigger failure on Larian's game design decision to seemingly lower the amount of choice players have available to them in terms of companion options. Perspective and context within the story would change greatly if you had a drow in the party vs say a duergar, which with a cleric to shar already in the party and interactions with both the drow and mindflayers it would make an interesting dynamic to have a duergar >_< It would also allow new players to the setting someone to help even out the more eccentric cast and give some more insight to the background fluff as well as giving more variety to party banter for a change up in replays.

Plus I am sold on the dwarf romance thing, every single game misses that opportunity and it will actually blow my mind the day someone is insane enough to try it for real.

Also, take a moment to consider what options the Dwarf has to romance people.

You've got an elven male and a half elven female. Both of those are already a no-go in Dwarven culture.

Then you've got a Githyanki, who may as well be described as 'space pirate elves'; so that too is a no-go.

Then you've got a human devil worshiper, and a human wizard; both of which are male and rely on their sissy magics instead of the strength of their muscles to get the job done.

Honestly, the only origin character who a traditionalist Dwarf might even remotely be attracted to is Karlach; and even then, I remain skeptical!

Good point but I will stand with "consider the massive difference between writing for the player character vs. the companions" I would say its good to stay skeptical as its the right shot at remaining fair.
As a player there would be difficulties but that seems to be equal among the rest of the cast the player can interact with and the various races available to chose from currently. And if they added a dwarf/halfing/gnome...goblin? companion as a romance option it would be just as different and strange/outlandish as any of the current examples given in the party already. You are right in that the quest would be as difficult as a githyanki or vampire spawn but given the same time and writing it could be compelling just the same, as well as adding more options for those looking for them in their party compositions.
Again I am sold on this idea and dare any developer who is interested in selling their fantasy rpg for having choices to just jump that shark and get it over with. Plus sex with a dwarf should be instant death anyway, it's like a poet once said

"It's like being hit by a truck!"

I would hope other players of fantasy rpgs would enjoy the "fantasy" part and engage in more outlandish and strange ideas to play off of their characters and find new ways to engage a genre that has been a bit samey for a while. DOS:1&2 I thought were a nice step outside of some of the boundaries for what is often seen in games and am hoping BG:3 has that same spice....also like four elves seriously that bothers the ♥♥♥♥ out of me >_<

[Ronin Gamer]

Honestly I am a tad sick of every dwarf companion being a male dwarf in EVERY fantasy setting. Don't get me wrong, love the dwarves. One of if not my fav in most cases, but it'd be nice to get a gal character as a dwarf at least once.
The obsession with making the bearded grumpy stereotype is a bit too strong in this case. I feel like we can finally break that one and do it differnetly.

[GrandMajora]

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Honestly I am a tad sick of every dwarf companion being a male dwarf in EVERY fantasy setting. Don't get me wrong, love the dwarves. One of if not my fav in most cases, but it'd be nice to get a gal character as a dwarf at least once.
The obsession with making the bearded grumpy stereotype is a bit too strong in this case. I feel like we can finally break that one and do it differnetly.

Did you just assume the dwarf's gender!?

When Tolkien was describing his female dwarves, he said that they were virtually identical to their male counterparts in terms of looks, voice and mannerisms. The only way to tell the two sexes apart was to strip them naked.

For all you know, some of those dwarf companions may have actually been women!

[VhagarTheLastOne]

Because theres no zoom, whoa!

[Ronin Gamer]

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Honestly I am a tad sick of every dwarf companion being a male dwarf in EVERY fantasy setting. Don't get me wrong, love the dwarves. One of if not my fav in most cases, but it'd be nice to get a gal character as a dwarf at least once.
The obsession with making the bearded grumpy stereotype is a bit too strong in this case. I feel like we can finally break that one and do it differnetly.

Did you just assume the dwarf's gender!?

When Tolkien was describing his female dwarves, he said that they were virtually identical to their male counterparts in terms of looks, voice and mannerisms. The only way to tell the two sexes apart was to strip them naked.

For all you know, some of those dwarf companions may have actually been women!

First off, shut up.
Second off, Tolkien didn't invent Dwarves, and even if he truly did, his one definition regardless of if you are speaking in jest or not isn't the only way to define something.
Third off, try being less juvenile in your replies to people and someone may actually take you seriously, but then I have you muted so I'm free not to see your posts if I so wish, something I'll be going back to. Good night.

[CDI Link]

Originally posted by Cyberpunker:

Because theres no zoom, whoa!

Truth at last!

[zacharyb]

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Did you just assume the dwarf's gender!?

When Tolkien was describing his female dwarves, he said that they were virtually identical to their male counterparts in terms of looks, voice and mannerisms. The only way to tell the two sexes apart was to strip them naked.

For all you know, some of those dwarf companions may have actually been women!

First off, shut up.
Second off, Tolkien didn't invent Dwarves, and even if he truly did, his one definition regardless of if you are speaking in jest or not isn't the only way to define something.
Third off, try being less juvenile in your replies to people and someone may actually take you seriously, but then I have you muted so I'm free not to see your posts if I so wish, something I'll be going back to. Good night.

Found the buzzkill.

[CDI Link]

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Did you just assume the dwarf's gender!?

When Tolkien was describing his female dwarves, he said that they were virtually identical to their male counterparts in terms of looks, voice and mannerisms. The only way to tell the two sexes apart was to strip them naked.

For all you know, some of those dwarf companions may have actually been women!

First off, shut up.
Second off, Tolkien didn't invent Dwarves, and even if he truly did, his one definition regardless of if you are speaking in jest or not isn't the only way to define something.
Third off, try being less juvenile in your replies to people and someone may actually take you seriously, but then I have you muted so I'm free not to see your posts if I so wish, something I'll be going back to. Good night.

How dare you that steam forum poster is a decorated hero who's words will echo and reverberate in the soul. Actually took time out of being a legend to come here and promote discourse and debate. May your closest of conspirators stab at you 23 times and your legacy be sabotaged by your own hand, you tyrant you.

[GrandMajora]

Originally posted by Ronin Gamer:

First off, shut up.
Second off, Tolkien didn't invent Dwarves, and even if he truly did, his one definition regardless of if you are speaking in jest or not isn't the only way to define something.
Third off, try being less juvenile in your replies to people and someone may actually take you seriously, but then I have you muted so I'm free not to see your posts if I so wish, something I'll be going back to. Good night.

It was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ joke, dude. I know those are extremely rare to come across in this day an age, but they still exist.

[Muppethero]

I carry around one of those amusement park signs with me at all times " You must be this tall to ride this ride"

[everybe2]

You better tell me - why would there be?

[2]

I'd rather romance a goblina

[branmakmuffin]

Originally posted by Logan Paul fanboy:

I'd rather romance a goblina

Sure, Sazza's pretty hot.

[nyanko]

Just play as a dwarf and you can have your Shadowheart and Karlach waifus. There are 12 races, they couldn't possibly do 12 origin companions, considering the immense amount of work each of them requires. I'm sure they would have loved to do that, but getting the game out in 2030 wasn't something they really wanted.

[Caz]

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

short men dont deserve attention

*Edward Elric screeching noises*