As with all Dragon Age games, romance is a big part of Dragon Age: Origins. While there aren't many options for love in Origins, the romance element sets a tone that would subsequently be followed by the rest of the series.

Let's take a closer look at the four romance options in Dragon Age: Origins, and what you'll need to do to win their affection as you play.

Alistair holds a special place in my heart as a romance option, as Dragon Age: Origins was the game that really got me hooked. Alistair played a huge part in that and I still have a little crush on him 15 years later.

Alistair is a Grey Warden that you meet very early on, but he can only be romanced by female Wardens. He is a kind and caring man, but also someone who likes to distract serious conversations with humor. With this in mind, it is always a good idea to joke with him about your dialogue choices. However, he will only enjoy humor if you laugh with him instead of at him. This is especially true if he is trying to be sincere, so be careful how you react if he gets serious in his conversations.