Dragon Age Lead Writer Talks Iron Bull and Krem

After an earlier chat that generically focused on the craft of video game writing, the folks at Video Game Sophistry have talked with Dragon Age lead writer Patrick Weekes yet again. This time, because of their radio program's Valentine's Day theme, they discuss how Weekes made sure to avoid the usual pitfalls of BDSM-themed romance and transgender characters, with Dragon Age: Inquisition's Iron Bull and Krem respectively.

Weekes' method can be summed up as "do your research" and applies just as well to many other facets of writing: