Solas being the traitor was advertised before the game even launched by placing him in the Judas position in the Last Supper promotional shot. Him being the Dread Wolf was incredibly obvious from his murals and the constant reference to him in the game world. And listening to Cole also made it obvious. They really beat you over the head with it in DAI. I am surprised that anyone was surprised by that reveal.
I didn't see the promotional as I played the game after release.
Originally Posted by timbean
Regardless, I see nothing like that in this game. No hints at all.
I was referring to their similarities in studies in magic which had a connection the the events in the games and not who or what they are.
Originally Posted by timebean
I personally hope that if Gale does turn to out to be a liar, or betray you, or whatever…that it is because he is selfish.His own worst enemy. Not because he is some great evil or ancient wizard. That would be incredibly boring.
I didn't suggest that either unless you are talking about the theory of Gale being Elminster. That would be boring if it's just that, but his betrayal could be for his undying love for the Goddess Mystra and willing to do anything for her. That's a selfish motivation.
Originally Posted by timebean
Also…the mirror scene dialogue is completely irrelevant. Those are choices for how YOU would play him, not how he IS. Or at most they shows the possible paths he *could* go down. I shudder to think what my more narcissistic aspect would wish for in a magic mirror…and I think I am generally decent human.
Yes, I know that is if you play as those characters but that doesn't mean that Larian is not giving you hints to what their motivations are. With Gale we see that he has two really big selfish ones compared to the other companions.
Originally Posted by timebean
Also…this whole netherese magic thing was elegantly explained by an earlier poster in this thread with the pipe and water analogy. It was ignored completely I guess because it is pretty hard to argue that Gale is a wizard…not a sorcerer. Unless he is lying about that too…le gasp.
From my end, I never said he was sorcerer but an arch-wizard.
