I actually rather liked DA2 as well as DA:O I think every one was expecting it to be the same as the first one which would be rather hard. I thought the story was a good weaving of some one trying to grab a hold of something in a vast torrent of change. The quips between isabela and varrick were hilarious and the smaller plots were also quite interesting though not being able to change Anders choice was a bit aggravating but still a thoroughly enjoyable game.
My first time through DA:O
I was a dwarven noble. I saved the the circle of magi, put Harrowmont as ruler and destroyed the anvil, Used lyrium to save Arl Eamon's son, took a pinch of the ashes and left them unharmed, entered a relationship with Morrigan, killed Flemeth, cured the werewolves, did the ritual with morrigan, put allistair and anora in a marriage to rule the kingdom, and killed logain. I saved the city and built up the fortifications of the wardens keep. Took the architect's deal and killed mom. Went with morrigan through the mirror