Disappointment!

Ah, what a fascinating response. Direct, albeit misguided. Let’s address this properly.
 First, you accuse me of being “negative” and “insulting,” yet your own post is rife with personal attacks, calling me “the worst part of all forums” and suggesting I “haunt Steam forums” instead. It’s ironic, isn’t it? To decry what you perceive as toxicity while engaging in it yourself. I have criticized a game’s design choices, yes, but never have I attacked another member for their opinion. The same cannot be said for you.
 Now, let’s tackle the heart of your frustration. My posts have critiqued Dragon Age: Veilguard from the perspective of a fan who has invested over a decade into this franchise. I care deeply about its legacy. My criticisms, yes, even the humor-laced ones, stem from a desire to see it reach the heights it once achieved. Calling out poor design decisions, shallow mechanics, or a departure from the series’ essence is not “insulting.” It’s advocating for a better future for the franchise. If passionate critique is unwelcome here, then what exactly is the purpose of this forum? To pat BioWare on the back regardless of what they deliver?
 You mention that I have “insulted every single person” who enjoyed the game. That’s simply untrue. Disagreeing with someone’s perspective on the game isn’t an insult. It’s a discussion. Forums are meant to be spaces for debate, where ideas are exchanged, challenged, and defended. If a critique of the game feels like a personal slight, perhaps the issue isn’t with my posts, but with how criticism is being perceived.
 As for your suggestion that EA needs a block feature, let me caution against this line of thinking. Blocking or silencing dissent does not improve a community. It creates an echo chamber, where only agreeable voices are heard, and progress is stifled. Constructive criticism, even when sharp, is vital for the evolution of any franchise. Without it, we risk celebrating mediocrity simply because it is “safe” to do so.
 So, no, I won’t “haunt Steam forums,” nor will I dilute my thoughts to spare fragile egos😉. I will, however, continue to critique this game. And any future installments will be treated with the same care, depth, and passion that Dragon Age deserves. If that makes me the “worst part of all forums” in your eyes, then so be it🤷‍♂️. I’d argue that the true disservice to this community would be sitting silently while the series loses everything that once made it great.😘

It’s refreshing to see someone express their love for the series, even if we disagree on Veilguard. I respect that you’ve been with Dragon Age since its inception and found something to enjoy in this installment. However, let me address the assumptions in your post because, while I admire your perspective, I must challenge its conclusions.

First, you suggest that people enjoying this game somehow “offends” me. Let’s be clear: my frustration lies not with those who find joy in Veilguard but with the glaring shortcomings of the game itself. These shortcomings feel like a betrayal of the depth, complexity, and moral gravitas that defined the series. To say that I’m “offended” by others’ enjoyment oversimplifies the discussion. My critique isn’t about attacking players; it’s about holding the game to the standards Dragon Age set for itself. If we don’t challenge mediocrity, how can we expect better?

Second, the idea that “when you dislike something, you just move on” sounds simple, but it doesn’t apply when the stakes are higher. Dragon Age is more than just a game for many of us; it’s a story and a legacy that we’ve invested in for over a decade. To watch it veer so far from what made it special is deeply disappointing. Ignoring that and “moving on” isn’t an act of maturity. It’s apathy. Passionate critique comes from a place of love and respect for the franchise, not toxicity. If I didn’t care, I wouldn’t bother to voice my thoughts at all.

 Finally, the accusation of being “rude and toxic” on a forum simply for expressing critical opinions misunderstands the nature of discourse. Forums are spaces for dialogue where fans can agree, disagree, and debate the direction of something they care about. Constructive critique, even when pointed, isn’t toxic. Toxicity would be dismissing valid opinions or labeling others as “offended” simply because they voice frustration.

 You’ve enjoyed Veilguard, and that’s great! However, my concerns, and those of others like me, come from a desire to see Dragon Age return to the thoughtful, emotionally resonant storytelling that made it iconic. If that means dissecting its shortcomings and challenging its direction, then I’ll proudly continue to do so—not out of rudeness but out of a genuine passion for this world we both clearly value.