This is like if Bethseda decided they'd make their very own Elder Scrolls series Mass Effect style. This is a giant leap backwards if you ask me. I like RPGs, I like making my own characters. What I liked about Dragon Age 1 was the back to old school roots. I was in charge of who I was, I didn't mind that dialogue was silent that's how it is in all RPGs.
I liked the different storylines of races. The reason I bought and enjoyed Dragon Age was because I enjoyed being in charge of who I was. I like customizing, I like creating, I like being in control of my very own story. I am extremely frustrated, extremely upset right now that I won't have the same customization as Dragon Age 1. Don't get me wrong, I will play Dragon Age 2. But I feel betrayed.
I do not want to play Hawke. I want to play Rorin the character I made in Dragon Age 1, who is an elf.