So I know there are three games in the series thus far. So I can play the new one with my GF, I want to try out the first two.

But a few questions to those who have played them first:

1. How good is the story? I know the first game has a more typical "save the world" kinda deal while the events of DA2 are more confined and somewhat political.

2. I've never really played a game with a "Romance" shtick. How is that handled? Are the romances actually interesting or just shoehorned into the plot for fanservice? I know my girlfriend really loves Alistair and it appears he is generally considered one of the better love candidates.

3. And finally, which game is best in the series? It seems DA2 is a base breaker with some saying it's a vast improvement and others saying it's a total piece of crap.