So playing Golems last lets you run through it with a higher level character? That makes sense. I've heard from other sources that Golems is really difficult, so anything to make it more manageable is good with me...

I think, even if the effect on story is small, I will want to play the expansion before DA2; I know it's silly to be so picky about things like that, but I can't help it.

Thanks for the info!