Tag Archives: BioWare

How all of my SW:TOR characters ended up as ladies

Posted on February 12, 2017 by dubiousbyhabit

I’m not sure that I’ll have time for a full writeup this weekend, so I decided to offer up a discussion I posted to my Tumblr last week. In most games that allow male or female character creation, I try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Science Fiction | Tagged BioWare, blaster rifles, blasters, computer games, discussion, Jedi, Jedi Knights, lady soldiers, lightsabers, non-player characters, rifles, Sith, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Old Republic | 1 Comment

Guest Writeup by Zach: Adelruna’s Cassandra Peneghast

Posted on January 11, 2016 by dubiousbyhabit

Guest writeup by my esteemed colleague, Zachary. Cassandra Pentaghast by Adelruna I very much enjoyed the Dragon Age games, so taking a close look at fan art of a recurring character-turned-party-member holds great appeal. To prevent any spoilers or bias … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged action RPGs, Adelruna, art, BioWare, Cassandra Penteghast, chain mail, computer games, Dragon Age, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, guest writeup, heavy armor, knights, layered armor, longswords, medieval fantasy, paladins, plate armor, soldiers, Zach's writeups | Leave a comment

Game Armor Analysis: Jane Shepard, Mass Effect 2

Posted on June 28, 2015 by dubiousbyhabit

Commander Jane Shepard from Mass Effect 2 “The Collectors killed you once, Shepard. And all it did was piss you off.” —Garrus Vakarian During the recent Steam Summer Sales, I decided to pick up a copy of BioWare’s Mass Effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Science Fiction | Tagged battle armor, BioWare, commanders, commandos, computer games, confident redheads, heavy armor, heavy ordinance, infantrywomen, Jane Shepherd, mass effect, Mass Effect 2, officers, pistols, rifles, science fiction, shotguns, soldiers | 2 Comments

Cassandra, by Sir Tiefling

Posted on June 13, 2015 by dubiousbyhabit

Cassandra, by Sir Tiefling “Hey, [Cassandra,] that’s some good armor. Some high-ranking women wear ornamental crap with tits hammered into it. One good shot, and all that cleavage gets knocked right into the sternum. Real messy. Good on you for … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged action RPGs, art, BioWare, Cassandra Penteghast, chain mail, computer games, Dragon Age, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, heavy armor, knights, layered armor, longswords, medieval fantasy, paladins, plate armor, Sir Tiefling, soldiers | Leave a comment

Mako of Star Wars: The Old Republic

Posted on February 22, 2015 by dubiousbyhabit

Mercenary Slicer Mako and Chiss Bounty Hunter from Star Wars: The Old Republic “How do you manage to make durasteel [armor] look good? If I wore that, people’d think I strapped on a shipping crate.” —Mako I started my SW:TOR … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Science Fiction | Tagged action RPGs, adventuresses, BioWare, blasters, bounty hunters, computer games, hackers, healers, huntresses, light armor, Mako, medics, mercenaries, MMORPGs, MMOs, pistols, role playing games, science fiction, slicers, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Old Republic | Leave a comment

Morrigan Redesign, by The Almighty P

Posted on December 6, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Morrigan, by The Almighty P “You are very beautiful, Morrigan. Maybe we could get you in a nice dress one day. Silk. No, maybe velvet. Velvet is heavier, better to guard against the cold in Ferelden. Dark red velvet, yes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged action RPGs, Almighty P, art, BioWare, caster robes, casters, computer games, Dragon Age, Dragon Age: Origins, games, mages, medieval fantasy, Morrigan, role playing games, role-playing, sorceresses, videogames, witches | 2 Comments

Elara Dorne of Star Wars: The Old Republic

Posted on January 18, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Sergeant Elara Dorne and Havoc Squad Trooper from Star Wars: The Old Republic “A highly talented field medic, Elara Dorne was born Imperial and served in the Empire’s military for two years before defecting to the Republic. She has since … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Science Fiction | Tagged battle armor, BioWare, blasters, commando units, commandos, computer games, Elara Dorne, healers, heavy armor, infantrywomen, medics, MMORPGs, pistols, role playing games, soldiers, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Old Republic | 2 Comments

Game armor analysis—Dragon Age: Origins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Dragon Age: Origins adventuresses. Left to right: Leliana (bard/archer), Kallian (fighter/player character), Wynn (mage/healer), Morrigan (swamp witch/shape-shifter). “This woman beside me is a native of Ferelden, risen to the ranks of the Grey Wardens. She is proof that glory is … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer/Video Games, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged action RPGs, analysis, armor, BioWare, computer games, Dragon Age: Origins, elves, games, gothic armor, Grey Warden, heavy armor, layered armor, leather armor, light armor, medieval fantasy, medium armor, metal armor, plate armor, role-playing, videogames | 1 Comment