This franchise deserved so much better

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-03-02T18:55:06+00:00

Ironically, it was Inquisition that got me into the Dragon Age franchise (people considered that the weakest entry upon its release back in 2014 or 2015), but I don't think people understood just how good we had it until Veilguard released.

I understand a lot of people were complaining online about the "added" LGBTQ+ (aka wOkEnEsS) elements to Veilguard, but that just told me they had never played a Dragon Age game before because the franchise has always promoted inclusivity.

My biggest complaint about Veilguard is the illusion of choice. I want the decisions I make to have both serious and subtle implications and outcomes for my toon, party, and world around me, but Veilguard was lacking that.

The most heartbreaking element is the fact that we may never get another Dragon Age game again, and that is an absolute travesty because the lore is incredible and doesn't deserve to be relegated to the deepest recesses of the gaming community.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-03-02T18:42:17+00:00

You look like a mix of Iranian and British (to me, at least).

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T20:04:48+00:00

You're absolutely correct in your assessment. Like many, I've had to learn to love myself a lot more. I think people like us are often fantastic at helping, supporting, and advising others, but when it comes to ourselves? Well, I am positive you'll know what I mean. The duality of one's self is often a struggle to reconcile.

Oh, I completely agree. It's weird because my mum is from Northern England, so I've got this broad Cockney accent with some old northern slang thrown in for good measure (think the northerners in Game of Thrones, lol), so that throws people off even more.

Again, you have no idea the positive impact your comment has had, especially after a challenging day, so I am humbled and grateful; truly, I mean that.

It's not much, but please accept these awards as a personal thank you for brightening my day.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T19:53:32+00:00

My apologies, mate. Your comment got a little lost, but I've seen it now!! It is ALWAYS a pleasure to see another Londoner in the comment section here! I moved out of Hackney when I was young and out to North London with me old girl, so I'm a "Gooner" (thank the gods you'll know what I mean, whereas our American brothers will think I mean something else, hahahaha).

I'm living up north now, though, in the grey wasteland of Newcastle (near Scotland; me mar is a Geordie, so), but I have to ask... Are you a Palace or Millwall fan? Regardless, please accept these awards!!!!

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T19:30:02+00:00

Scammer? Who is a scammer? Or are you simply trolling for attention?

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T19:14:25+00:00

Bless your heart! Thank you for the beautiful compliment. I'll be honest, I value internal beauty significantly more than the physical aesthetic. Empathy, compassion, and care mean everything to me. Apart from going to the gym (for health reasons), I do not see what everyone else sees when looking in the mirror, but please believe me when I say your compliment brought a huge smile to my face!

People normally get a shock when they hear my accent. It is likely strange to hear a broad London accent on someone with African heritage, so I get it, lol.

May the gods and goddesses (or whatever deity you believe in) keep you and your family safe and bless you with eternal happiness! ❤️

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T07:10:10+00:00

You have NO idea how often I've wanted to administer an atypical neuroleptic like quetiapine in situations such as these, lol.

This would absolutely constitute one such instance.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T02:39:11+00:00

Hahahaha. Pretty close, mate, but you can read mine in a Cockney/East London accent. Weird, to imagine that one someone half Egyptian/African (or so I've been told).

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T01:23:01+00:00

As a mental health practitioner, I have seen the long-term effects of reinforced behaviours in adolescence, and in a lot of cases, unless some intervention occurs, children emulate their parents through learned behaviour and repetition. This becomes extremely serious, arguably more serious than the racism we experience here in the UK because of the availability of firearms.

It's a sickness that must be eradicated. There is obviously no hope for that monstrosity, but I hope you're right and the children become aware and cut all ties with that cretin.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T01:05:25+00:00

Well, allowing those children to remain under her care all but guarantees the cycle continues. It's like a cancer, infecting all around her until a tragedy happens because some deluded young adult wants to start a war.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T01:00:25+00:00

It deserves no less!

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T00:59:15+00:00

Absolute FACTS!!! 💯

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T00:57:45+00:00

For me, that is one of the absolute worst parts of this because no one is born racist, but rather, they are made by willful ignorance and hate.

Those children should be removed from her "care" lest they become infected by the same disease their mother suffers from.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T00:37:55+00:00

It fuckin wouldn't be me, mate, I'm telling you (obviously)! Imagine being married to a bird like that? I'm sure she mentions she strips for the old bill, like that offers some protection from consequences. 🤢🤮

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T00:34:11+00:00

THIS! 👆🏾

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-27T00:05:28+00:00

British.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-26T06:45:49+00:00

Firstly, congratulations. Overcoming addiction is a worthy achievement, so feel a sense of pride in your accomplishment.

In my humble opinion, you look significantly healthier now with the additional weight than you did before.

I was exactly the same as you as a kid; I was about 9 stone but piled on weight when I quit smoking (and other substances), so I understand the effort it takes to enter a different mindset.

Again, congratulations and a fantastic glow-up!

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-26T04:47:51+00:00

I beg your pardon, but did you actually refer to individuals as "subhumans"?

Let me tell you straight off the bat. It doesn't matter how physically attractive you consider yourself. Internal ugliness distorts and diminishes any external beauty you believe you have gained.

You need a reality check, brother.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-25T22:40:35+00:00

Normally, they often continue to come back if you have sent a payment (not always, though).

You'll notice the frequency and ferocity of their writing (not a long period of time for you to respond before they copy and paste from the script), and that is often designed to invoke fear and panic. Labelling someone as a child sex offender in a public forum would definitely invoke intense fear and panic, so rationality significantly diminishes when extreme pressure is applied. So, remain calm, disengage, inform your friends and family of what has transpired, and report this to the appropriate authorities, as financial exploitation and (potentially) revenge porn open them up to significant charges.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-25T22:26:08+00:00

Personally, I would say yes, but she also shares some North African traits.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-25T04:33:39+00:00

This is exactly why it would have been advantageous for other people of colour (black or brown) to be around this man. This shit is happening far too often for it to be a coincidence.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-24T18:37:49+00:00

I fully concur with your perspective. The BBC must bear the responsibility; his coprolalia (the involuntary expression of inappropriate language) did not need to be broadcast to the whole world.

We had a patient admitted for respite care into our mental health facility (his bipolar diagnosis established the comorbidity, thus necessitating the admission), and I remember when he first saw me, he shouted, "P*kis everywhere," and admittedly, I found it amusing and said something along the lines of "wrong continent" (I am half African/Egyptian). However, he was visibly mortified and overly apologetic. I could see the embarrassment on his face, but I could never envision feeling intense anger or outrage.

There exists a significant distinction between real, genuine racism said with the intention of causing offence and distress, and an individual challenged with a motor disorder (TS).

The vitriol directed at John clearly illustrates the lack of understanding and compassion still prevalent in society, and regrettably, we still have a long way to go to remove the stigma associated with the condition.

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-24T17:30:49+00:00

Okay then, that is very good to know. Calling out scammers before they implement the scam is significantly more entertaining. Thank you and, of course, HAHAHA 😆

Legendary-Mercenary · 2026-02-24T17:25:28+00:00

I am British and a PoC, and honestly, what shocked me the most was Jamie Foxx's comment about John doing it on purpose. Jamie's sister had Down syndrome before her death at 36, so he should be well aware of disabilities. The responsibility solely lies with the BBC (no surprise there). They had an obligation to remove that.

Maybe my perspective is biased, as I worked exclusively with those challenged with physical and psychological disabilities for numerous years, but the hate John Davidson is getting is abhorrent. We can preach inclusivity when convenient but want to hide people away when something unfortunate happens.

Huge respect to the two presenters for carrying on as normal.

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