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Edition 1200 - February 19, 2015

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News, Events, & Reviews
Off-LJ Content (provided by: bioware_blog, bw_googlenews, da_googlenews, me_googlenews, swtor_news, swtorstrategies, and others)

Star Wars: The Old Republic
SWTOR Strategies with Star Wars: The Old Republic: Choose Your Path Trailer

Other News
Gamespot with BioWare Co-Founder Greg Zeschuk gets back into games - but not how you might have expected
Game Politics with Bioware co-founder Dr Greg Zeschuk returns to gaming
IGN with BioWare co-founder reutrns to game industry working on augmented reality games
Kotaku Australia with How Jupiter Ascending is basically BioWare: The Movie

Fanfiction (Off-LJ content provided by: a03_swtor, ao3_dragonage, ao3_kotor, ao3_masseffect, and others)
Complete
Dragon Age
No Harm Done, by myawkwardinquisition [F!Cadash/Josephine | T]
Of Fortress Walls and Broken Boxes, by NicePumpkinSpice [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | T]
The Closet, by thoughtsappear [M!Trevelyan/Cassandra | X]
To Feel the Sun, by DulcieFlorbelle [F!Hawke/Anders | M]
Twenty Fourth, by apostategarbage [Blackwall/Dorian | M]
you may tire of reality but you never tire of dreams, by thronebreaker [F!Lavellan/Solas | G]
Perceived, by todisturbtheuniverse [F!Trevelyan/Iron Bull, Krem | G]
This Is Not My Beautiful Bed, These Are DEFINITELY Not My Clothes, by DirigibleDetective [F!Lavellan/Cullen, Iron Bull/Dorian | T]
Protecting and Proud, by Hils [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | G]
Enansal, by Whitethornwolf [Lavellan/OC | M]
The Book, by Amans [Abelas/Books | NR]
Of Vitaars and Hair Buns, by Bleve [F!Adaar/Iron Bull | NR]
An Anniversary, by thewhiteknight [F!Lavellan/Cullen, Leliana, Josephine | G]
Not Even, by asteriae [F!Adaar, Josephine | G]
A Break, by mistresslavellan [F!Lavellan/Cullen | G]
The Warden and the Nightingale, by Drummerchick7 [F!Amell/Leliana | M]
Mornings, by The_Goddamazon [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | X]
Transfigurations, by Danruu [Dorian/Cullen | X]
in your past home, by shirozora [M!Trevelyan, Blackwall | NR]
Of Andraste's Shadow and Polite Society, by NicePumpkinSpice [F!Trevelyan/Cullen T]
Out of Place, by littlebark [F!Inquisitor/Cullen | G]
Happy Birthday, Fenris!, by HeroMaggie [Anders/Fenris | X]
the hunter's shadow, by ciarnys [F!Lavellan/Cullen | G]
Act One: Meeting Each Other, by Aubreyella [Dorian/Cullen | M]
Devastation as a Term of Endearment, by imperfectkreis [Harding/Sera | X]
We All Fall Down, by Princeling [Krem/Lavellan | G]
Other Lives, by todisturbtheuniverse [F!Trevelyan/Iron Bull | G]
Objectivity, by LoonyLupin [F!Hawke/Anders | T]
Some Mistakes Can Never Be Unmade, by Mythalenaste [F!Mahariel/Tamlen | G]
The Heat and the Hold, by lambic [Iron Bull/Dorian | X]
Judge Me Whole, by The_Goddamazon [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | X]
The Winding Vines, by ApolloWings [F!Lavellan/Sola | T]
Military Bearing, by iloveyoudie [Cullen/Samson | T]
How to Get Around Skyhold, by iloveyoudie [F!Lavellan/Solas, Iron Bull/Dorian | G]
the stars shine tonight, by colormeahotmess [F!Hawke/Sebastian | T]
temporary arrangement, by quodis [Iron Bull/Dorian | G]
The milk was a bad idea, by TheAnderfelsOne [M!Hawke/Anders, one-sided Anders/Carver | G]
What are Friends For?, by Kereea [F!Trevelyan/Iron Bull, Dorian/Cullen | T]
The Rumours, by anoncanon [M!Trevelyan/Dorian | M]
Two is Better Than One, by Wolvesnight and XXShyNightmareXX [F!Inquisitor/Solas, M!Lavellan/Dorian | M]
You Know It's All About That..., by Dichotomous_Dragon [Dorian, Krem, Iron Bull, Sera | G]
The Song, by missara [M!Inquisitor/Cassandra | T]
The Herald of Coming Home, by Exposedma [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | NR]
I Shall Embrace the Light; I Shall Weather the Storm, by CaketinTheHobo [F!Inquisitor/Cullen | G]
The Maker's Will, by The_Goddamazon [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | X]
Albatross (Chapter 12/12), by todisturbtheuniverse [Bethany/Alistair | X]
Think of me, by Kagura [M!Mahariel/Morrigan | G]
A Proper Welcome, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | X]
Trust, by lobsterMatriarch [F!Lavellan/Cullen | X]
Dormiveglia, by paperiuni [Josephine/Cassandra | T]
Shielded, by Woodface [F!Inquisitor/Cassandra | G]
Tempest, by Androktones [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | M]
Of Oakmoss and Fireside Stories, by Cerulione [F!Lavellan/Cullen | G]
of pomp and scars, by colormeahotmess [F!Hawke/Isabela | T]
Fair Trade, by myawkwardinquisition [M!Trevelyan/Dorian | T]
Instant Gratification, by SparkleTindi [F!Lavellan/Cullen | G]
Falling for the Templars, by TessaLupan [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | X]
She's At It Again, by CatTheStrange [Varric/Cassandra, Isabela/Josephine, M!Lavellan/Dorian, F!Hawke/Merrill | NR]
Rub a Dub Dub, by Penthesilea1623 [Inquisitor/Dorian, eventual Iron Bull/F!Trevelyan | NR]
A Slip, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Striking, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | G]
Too Close, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Uncertainty, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | T]
Not Good Enough, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Want and Need, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | G]
Warmth, by Resoan [Abelas/Fena'dea | G]
In Another Life, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | G]
Morning's Light, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | G]
Never Meant to Be, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
A Rare Night, by CatTheStrange [F!Cadash/Josehine | X]
Balance, by Resoan [Abelas/Fena'dea | G]
Familial Superstitions, by momopeachchild [F!Trevelyan/Josephine | T]
Ephemeral, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | G]
Worrywart, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | G]
Foolishness, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Uninhibited, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
One Last Time, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Disbelief, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Wisps and Dreams, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | G]
Unexpected, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | G]
Aggressive, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | M]
Open and Honest, by Resoan [Abelas/F!Lavellan | M]
Flood Waters, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | G]
Modern Age: Family Fiction, by Thatsuperbro [Varric, Cole | T]
Distraction, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | M]
Problematic, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | T]
Clumsy and Embarrassed, by Resoan [F!Lavellan/Solas | M]
Books and Giggles, by Resoan [Dirthamen/Enera | T]
There Is Never Enough Elfroot, by SerpentPrince [M!Lavellan/Dorian | NR]
Nightmare on Dirthamen Street, by DValkyrie [F!Adaar/Josephine | M]
Child's Play, by DValkyrie [F!Adaar/Josephine | T]

Mass Effect
Bad Decision Courtship Ink, by theleaveswant [F!Shepard/James | T]
The Wings We Lack, by Caryl [F!Shepard/Liara, M!Shepard/Liara | T]
Reunited, by Major_Lightning [M!Shepard/Kaidan | G]
A Very Dangerous Place, by aybeexinfinity [F!Shepard/Zaeed | X]
An End, Once And For All, by aybeexinfinity [F!Shepard/Garrus | X]
A hell of an incendiary, by ImplicationsProblematic [Zaeed Massani, F!Shepard, Normandy Crew | T]
Stay With Me, by jediserenity82 [F!Shepard/Garrus | T]
Afternoon Rounds, by calypsid [F!Shepard/Garrus | G]

WIP
Dragon Age
Holding On To You, by SCFox [F!Trevelyan, Leliana/F!Tabris, Shale, Cassandra | T]
Sing me a Song, by Starillusion [Multiple | T]
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart (Chapter 1/10), by lilith_morgana [Blackwall/Josephine | M]
Europa and the Bull, by Faylette [F!Lavellan/Iron Bull | X]
They Were Heavy, by shirleytemplar [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | T]
A Big Deal About Not Very Much, by Lily of the West [Cassandra/Varric | T]
The Seeds We Sow, by Dragestil [M!Lavellan/Dorian | NR]
Buried in Haven (Chapter 1/2), by JupiterCathedral [Dorian/Cullen | G]
And If I Fall, by whenwewereoceans [F!Trevelyan/Cullen | X]
my love is an anchor tied to you, by sabinelagrande [Iron Bull/Dorian | X]
Man of the House, by Bobbiebobbob [Carver, M!Hawke, Bethany, Leandra, Malcolm | T]
Strawberry Kisses (Chapter 1/2), by Akaiba [Dorian/Cullen | X]
The Pursuit of Commander Cullen Stanton Rutherford (Chapter 1/2), by JupiterCathedral [Dorian/Cullen | G]
Elvhenan Enasalin (Our Hearts Victory), by ZaurielTheElf [F!lavellan/Solas | M]
Mostly Run-On Sentences and Dirty Talk (Chapter 6/12), by Lavavulture [Cole/OMC | T]
Crossroads (Chapter 1/4), by RiversEnd [F!Hawke/Fenris | T]
Heartlines, by iloveyoudie [F!Lavellan/Blackwall | M]
Wolf Hunt, by j_espere [F!Cousland/Alistair, F!Hawke/Anders, F!Lavellan/Cullen | M]

Mass Effect
Heroes of the Citadel, by HumanSentinel1912 [M!Shepard/Kaidan, Garrus/Tali, Javik/Liara, Eve/Wrex, Steve/James, EDI/Joker | X]
The White Knight of Omega, by tsheps [Tevos/Aria | M]
A New Beginning, by CenturiesofCosmicLove [F!Shepard/Garrus  G]
Mass Effect: The Krogan Wars, by AlexOblivion [F!Shepard/Liara, eventual F!Shepard/Garrus | T]
Something to Fight For, by jediserenity82 [F!Shepard/Kaidan | M]

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