So what's the deal with the peach fuzz on his upper lip? Is that a Half-Orc thing or is he going for the old woman look?
Ahaha! Idk probably peach fuzz? Pretty sure adventurers don't necessarily shave every day. Especially if we're talking about a half-orc, if he's stereotypically loaded with testosterone then shaving once a day even might not be enough. Eww.
I must say that Dorn Il-Khan the Blackguard is... a bit trashy. I don't like his portrait and general concept.
I don't get how this adds to the discussion unless you go into more detail. What do you mean by trashy? And what don't you like?
And I don't mean to sound accusing. I just want you to go into more detail.
(Also despite my avatar there are a few things I don't like about Dorn so far either, so don't think I'm going to eat you alive, saying "he's da perfect character shaddup!!" ... for instance I won't lie, I didn't like his story as there was loads of unclear motivation, and besides that his obsession with "strength" in the story annoyed me. Though the latter annoyed me on a personal level, so that's legit, the former just seems like bad storytelling)
Just recently finished reading this story. This has to be my favorite of the three so far. In a few short paragraphs you get a real sense for the state of race relations in the world and a lot of insight into the source of Dorn's problems and anger.
Och comon. Half orc, blackguard, strenght obsession? Ive seen it so many times in other games, movies, books that all can i say is - yawn... I would never let him join my party. Rather kill him just for lulz. Yeah im sure. I will rip his head off and shit down his neck. There can be only 2 bad guys across The Sword Coast, me and Sarevok
Och comon. Half orc, blackguard, strenght obsession? Ive seen it so many times in other games, movies, books that all can i say is - yawn... I would never let him join my party. Rather kill him just for lulz. Yeah im sure. I will rip his head off and shit down his neck. There can be only 2 bad guys across The Sword Coast, me and Sarevok
So only players are allowed to min/max chars?
I personally don't care for playing like that, as I think it ruins the immersion and challenge, but I'd rather have a developer designed character that may be overpowered than have my own character be overpowered.
@bigdogchris@manero Dorn is also much better written than the standard half-orc blackguards you see running around in tabletop play.
I have no qualms about Dorn or their ability to write the character. I was simply trying to point out the irony of @manero's complaints, as players are usually the ones to do min/max builds.
I get the sense that Dorn is going to be pretty smart. And that should be fertile ground for a character who is already a fish-out-of-water racially. I expect him not to just be strong, but smart and charismatic as well. Yet due to his race he should be treated as an outcast by most of the Western Heartlands communities. So how does he find an outlet for the Int and Cha? Anyway, I really look forward to seeing how he is developed.
I believe they all are, although I recall reading that it's more akin to a friendship path in BG1 that can become an actual romance in BG2. And one of the NPCs will be bisexual.
I believe they all are, although I recall reading that it's more akin to a friendship path in BG1 that can become an actual romance in BG2. And one of the NPCs will be bisexual.
Do we find out in BG1 who the bi one is? I want to plan a char who goes gay, but without knowing if it's Dorn or Rashaad I don't know what alignment party to make it. If anyone knows PM me pls.
This was an amazing read! Very skillfully written to even imply all the adult references. Dorn is lead character material! I can't wait to play the game again. Thank you for this nostalgic gift!
I am loving Dorn so far. Every since my Blackguard recruited him to the party, I'm hitting his quest line up after clearing the areas south of the Friendly Arms Inn. I even made him my second command too.
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So what's the deal with the peach fuzz on his upper lip? Is that a Half-Orc thing or is he going for the old woman look?
Thank you, I was about to ask the same.
And I don't mean to sound accusing. I just want you to go into more detail.
(Also despite my avatar there are a few things I don't like about Dorn so far either, so don't think I'm going to eat you alive, saying "he's da perfect character shaddup!!" ... for instance I won't lie, I didn't like his story as there was loads of unclear motivation, and besides that his obsession with "strength" in the story annoyed me. Though the latter annoyed me on a personal level, so that's legit, the former just seems like bad storytelling)
I personally don't care for playing like that, as I think it ruins the immersion and challenge, but I'd rather have a developer designed character that may be overpowered than have my own character be overpowered.
I wonder, does he react at all, or have an extra dialogue line somewhere if they player is also a Blackguard? Does he comment on that?
Ie; His personality is top grade, and is in for his ability to be a firm character with an in-depth personality.