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New Dragon Age 3 Details And Concept Art
- Thread starter Nirolak
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Its not judging. Its warranted pessimism.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Nope, I'm willing to give it a chance to stand on its own merits. There's very much a culture of Bioware hate going on at the moment, and not many people are willing to give credit where credit is due.
Still currently expecting a bad game, though
This game will sell millions of copies. This always happens with franchises with diehard fanbases.
First game: Wow, this game is amazing!
Second game: Everyone says it sucks, but I will ignore them and buy it anyways.
Third game: Ok, the last game sucked, but THIS time it looks much improved.
Hey I already said I'm a little intrigued.
Psychoward
Banned
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Nah, I hated DA2, it was the first Bioware game since NWN that I haven't instantly started a second game after completing it (of course ME3 quickly followed), but I'm still interested in DA3. I'll give it a chance. Maybe there's some magic left in the ole Bioware corpse. Of course if DA3 fails I'll feel pretty comfortable writing them off.
You should be! Players like are the target audience after all.
They're answering a bit more on Twitter.
Mike Laidlaw ‏@Mike_Laidlaw
Sorry, for those who love elves and dwarves, but long term Id like to see all four races playable. Future plans!
Mike Laidlaw ‏@Mike_Laidlaw
@JayWhite73 Human, Elf, Dwarf, Qunari (Kossith, in truth)
Mike Laidlaw ‏@Mike_Laidlaw
Sorry, for those who love elves and dwarves, but long term Id like to see all four races playable. Future plans!
Mike Laidlaw ‏@Mike_Laidlaw
@JayWhite73 Human, Elf, Dwarf, Qunari (Kossith, in truth)
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
This is treading perilously close to an unprovoked personal insult. Really unnecessary. Maybe you have some insecurity issues... not really my business, but try not to take it out on other people.
Psychoward
Banned
They can't be serious.
Capture the flag
ChosenPredator
Banned
setting up that DLC dick slap on your grill already lol
DLC is planned before the production starts.
Hahaha that is a pretty funny photo op for Tony Clement. Doesnt look exactly thrilled to be there at bioware. Then again they are in Edmonton 
I will admit I actually burst out laughing when I read this.
I will admit I actually burst out laughing when I read this.
Conflict NZ
Member
So have they even started development yet? So far it seems they've been going to cons seeking fan approval.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I like what I see.
They are in pre-production now. That means a lot of concept art, high-level design meetings, prototyping and the creation of the design documents.
At least, they are saying something, it seems that they genuinely want to make a good game. We'll see if they translate into the actual product in a year or so.
They have to be further than pre-production if they're gearing for late 2013.
I just think they're being VERY careful in making sure that when they do finally show off gameplay, it looks perfect and perfectly reflects the game.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I thought DA2 actually saw a pretty significant drop off in sales compared to DAO?
Yup. And dlc got cancelled.
Also a planned Ultimate Edition after retailers informed EA/Bioware that they would refuse to carry it.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
So much for that theory Forkball.
rofl.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
This is going to be really good. I love this franchise, and I like what I hear of Dragon Age 3 thus far.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
What picture was that?
I think DA3 will be different, and that's only because Bioware is in a position where they can't ignore the bad rep. There's nothing they've done lately that's been universally well recieved, without controversy or just straight up considered an amazing game.
They know the Call of Duty money is reserved for Call of Duty. They know they've lost most of their hardcore fans, and they know they can't screw this up.
BMX Bandit
Member
if i was to say only play the main storyline(no sidequests and such)how bad are the repeating dungeons/areas in dragon age 2? about how long is it? im kinda curious to play through it but ive read nothing but complaints about it so im pretty weary.
If they could make it like Dawn of War II 40k. Where someone else can control 2 guys it'll be nice addition. Or even better 4 players playing 1 character each. I really liked playing Dawn of War II co-op. Even if the game isn't designed with that mind it's pretty cool to have imo.
The pacing is fine you wont get bored playing it(if you ignore the side quests). It's just that it isn't very good. The repeating areas problem is still there though. It's pretty short even if you do all the side quests. I forgot how long I played it, I remember it being quite a bit shorter then DA:O. I'm guessing around 20 hours(I did all the side stuff though). It's not worth more then 15 dollars though.
There's only 3 locations in the game. No matter what you do, you'll be repeating areas constantly. Took me about 25 hours with side quests. I don't think it's worse playing. The entire end game stretch made me angry at how shit it was.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
A speed run is probably gonna net you five hours.
A speed run of Origins will most likely net you eight. I can't do it in less than that.
BMX Bandit
Member
wow what the hell. game length doesnt sound bad but just going over the same areas repeatedly for that long i dont think id finish it. i guess i assumed when people were talking about areas repeating they meant sidequests just sent them back to areas from the mainstory line. thanks for the reply.
A lot of people don't seem to remember that Baldur's Gate 2 had co-op. It didn't bother the singleplayer at all and it was super fun.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Exactly.
I'd say a good 70% of the game is set in one city. And it's a pretty boring city.
How can I put this? There is a small part of me that hopes Bioware isn't dead and buried under a big pile of crap, just a small part. The rest of me though is almost sure the old Bioware is dead and gone. So I can't really say that I am expecting anything of DA3. The best I can say is if the impressions on this forum turn out to be good I might rent it.
Thankfully thanks to Kickstarter I no longer need to cling to the unlikely hope of Bioware returning to their roots and making RPGs like they used to. Others have now risen and look like they will be filling that gap quite nicely.
Thankfully thanks to Kickstarter I no longer need to cling to the unlikely hope of Bioware returning to their roots and making RPGs like they used to. Others have now risen and look like they will be filling that gap quite nicely.
I really, really hope this game to be interesting with a good Story and narrative.
I'm close to finishing The Witcher 2 and it seems I'll be without an alternative when it comes to similar titles, I must search more games set in times like these.
Also, really nice Concept art.
I'm close to finishing The Witcher 2 and it seems I'll be without an alternative when it comes to similar titles, I must search more games set in times like these.
Also, really nice Concept art.
electroshockwave
Member
By long term does he mean DLC or DA4? It's a pity that they only seem interested in Human protagonists. The different origins and particularly how the Human Noble and City Elf tied into the endgame (or so I've read, not actually finished it myself) came across as one of the best things about the first game.
Sentenza
Member
Yep. Isn't that wonderful?