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OXM New Dragon Age Inquisition preview [No DLC character, 40 different endings]
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itzknickknac
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Dumb Question:
Is this game any way related to the previous games? I haven't played Origins yet
Is this game any way related to the previous games? I haven't played Origins yet
N7Commander95
Member
While the pessimism is fair enough, this was never actually a thing. It was a mistake by an IGN wiki guide.
I dont actually believe that bioware has ever stated how many endings their games will have.
Sir Garbageman
Member
I fully expect the 40 different endings to be in reality different ending states for each region and each character kind of how the more recent Fallout's do it.
N7Commander95
Member
Well sort of, they talked about the quality of endings, but the exact number was never mentioned. This may be the first time they have done this
That's what I think too. Have some decisions that you are clearly not supposed to choose that will end in a sudden game over, eg
romancing Morinth
Sir Garbageman
Member
Very much so. The main characters in both previous games will appear in the game (most likely as cameos), the game takes place in the same world and in the same time period, and a bunch of NPCs and themes from the first two games will most likely be revisited.
Seeing as DA2 was a bit of a flop and they are hoping to hit Skyrim numbers I suspect they will do everything in their power to make this game a bit of a reboot of the franchise so I'm sure they will do everything they can to get you up to speed.
Either way Origins is fantastic and you should probably play it.
Marvel
could never
Add that there is 4 different playable races, so if they count dwarf dies as a different ending to elf dies there is only 10 endings.. (unless some races cannot have sex with tentacle demon, which does add to a variation.)
ScepticMatt
Member
haha lol
As said before, very much yes. A bit of the plot is recycled from a cancelled Dragon Age 2 expansion, one of the companions is a companion from DA2, another is a major character from that game as well, and in addition they've been hyping the return of a character from Origins.
Major B.S.
Neo Member
OMG BEES!!!!
I don't think we're missing out on anything. Shale was good, but she was planned to be in from the start, but was cut due to time/budget constraints, but then brought back as DLC. So she worked out great and fit right in. Sebastian was shit all around from both a characterization point of view and from how he was sold to players as a CE bonus. Then Javik was a great character because he had a pivotal role in the game's story and felt like he was cut right out of the main script, but like Sebastian he was a CE bonus which was bullshit.
Really there are only two options for DLC characters, great interesting ones who feel like they should be a part of the main game like Shale and Javik, but come at an extra cost, or crappy ones who are tacked on and don't have much of a purpose at all like Sebastian and still costs extra. And since we aren't going to be missing out on a major companion like Javik or Shale, it simply means we won't be getting some dead weight companion like Sebastian and paying an extra 10-15 bucks. So sounds like a Win-Win to me.
If they really have an interesting companions that didn't make the main roster, they can always keep them in wings for an Awakening like Expansion and use them in a new party.
Camp Freddie
Member
40 endings is a rather silly thing to say, since it's pretty much meaningless. It probably means 40 different epilogue slides, which is not really the same.
I hope they've learned from the faults of DA2 and the ME3 ending.
Ultimately, I just want a well-written ending that makes sense and reflects the key gameplay decisions.
What I don't want is to get to the final level and be told, "I know you've spent the whole game proving that [AI / apostates] can be nice people, but we're just going to ignore that and pretend they're all completely evil and must be stopped or the universe dies. We're also going to add a stupid [magic sword / spacekid] to resolve the game's interesting philosophical and moral themes in the dumbest way possible".
There were a lot of great things in ME3 and even in DA2. If Bioware can keep the good bits and avoid the bad, they've got a game of the year.
I hope they've learned from the faults of DA2 and the ME3 ending.
Ultimately, I just want a well-written ending that makes sense and reflects the key gameplay decisions.
What I don't want is to get to the final level and be told, "I know you've spent the whole game proving that [AI / apostates] can be nice people, but we're just going to ignore that and pretend they're all completely evil and must be stopped or the universe dies. We're also going to add a stupid [magic sword / spacekid] to resolve the game's interesting philosophical and moral themes in the dumbest way possible".
There were a lot of great things in ME3 and even in DA2. If Bioware can keep the good bits and avoid the bad, they've got a game of the year.
Doctoglethorpe
Member
But both DA2's and ME3's were clearly ripped from the main game and sold as extras. Especially Javik. I have no problem with story dlc when its truly optional or seperate but Javik is arguably the most important member of your team and clearly always intended to be a main part of the game due to how deeply integrated he is. I'd say his separation is even worse then when devs make "true ending" dlc. Doing that means you shipped 90% of a game. Javik was when you ship 100% of a game but then slice 10% out at the door and hold it for ransom.
I'm glad they are finally getting the picture that their BS about budget technicalities isn't fooling anybody.
Because both are good games overall - with weaknesses, but still. Yep, said it. Really looking forward to DAI
That ending thing is obviously ghibberish, but since I don't pay much attention to that kind of comments, I'll be fine.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Beads?
No they said you wouldn't just choose between A, B or C, which was a lie, but it's not exactly the same as saying "there will be 40 endings".
LurkerPrime
Member
I hate the fact that this game is a cross-gen title. That immediately narrows the scale they're trying to sell us on the game having.
I guess we'll have to wait for DA:I 2.
Impeccable
Member
Trophy: I've Seen It All - Watch all 40 endings.
... that would hurt.
... that would hurt.
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
BMX Bandit
Member
40 shades of grey..warden
They've been really careful to only speak on such things when they are sure it'll be in the game for Inquisition, so yeah.
tringworldso
Member
I assume the information is from OXM UK May 2014? Still not up on Zinio though.
Sure I do. It's looking like a fun game with more of a world to explore and quest in. Which is good enough for me.
itzknickknac
Member
I will have to get on that. I've been putting it off for too long. I tried DA2 and just didn't feel smooth
Doctoglethorpe
Member
I believe they are capable when let off the leash that has been strangling them the past few years. Expectations are low, but there is a desire that they redeem themselves and return to form, and I do have more confidence that the DA team can that pull it off far more then the ME team, mainly due to their respective lead writers.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Sounds awesome. Can't wait for this.
4 years ago they released a game with a 96 in Metacritic which was also GAF GOTY that year. Since then, DA:I is the only game that seems to have a proper development time and looked good before release (everyone knew that DAII would be a stinker).
So yeah, I believe it.
The Smoking Bun
Banned
Will this game be mod-friendly? I want to hear Nick Cage scream, "OH GOD!! NOT THE BEES!! THE'RE IN MY EYES!! AAAAAGHH!!" every time we use the bee jar power.
It will not be. They've explicitly said no mod support.
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
Heh... if they want Skyrim numbers and longevity, no mod support for PC is pretty stupid. Obviously not even at launch but to just flatly rule out mod support even post release seems really dumb if they want this game to approach Skyrim levels of popularity.
Really, DA:I would be a nice way for Origin to do something to match Steam Workshop for modding but that's asking for too much I suppose.
1- No info on humble origins yet.
2- "The Inquisitor is the sole survivor of a reality-shattering event which results in the Fade tearing opening throughout Thedas." Yes.
3- Apparently you're the sole survivor, but I'll bet you get two companions shorly after. Loosely or completely fits the cliché.
4- Yes.
5- Article mentions 5 regions you can explore, but we don't know if you must travel to four of them.
6- No info yet.
7- Yes.
8- Probably not.
Do you consider this a problem?
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I'm guessing there are 4 main out comes, then 10 variations of that each shaped by some key decisions. That is similar enough to what they deny having done but dissimilar enough to not be a lie.
Edit: Two main out comes for each gender.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
There's no DLC companions because there are microtransactions and the no-doubt inevitable multiplayer system will have a FIFA/ME3-style gambling unlock system
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