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Dragon Age: Inquisition Review Thread
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There's some guides online on how to do it, you really only need Hola chrome extension and the buy through the Origin website, not the actual Origin client. But you'd likely need to use a traditional VPN to preload the game and then to activate in Origin on release, plus whenever a patch comes out.
Admiral Woofington
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Comes with some cool DLC weapons, I think some armor, and some extra mounts. Depends on whether you like some of the stuff like the mounts. From what I hear the stuff in the DLC isn't the best of the best but if you upgrade them they aren't half bad either.
On another note finally preordered the game on PS4. Imagine my disappointment when I'm reminded the preload wont start till tomorrow lol. I guess I'll wake up early tomorrow to preload. The good side is that by the time 11 pm the next day hits I should have more than enough preloaded (if not the whole thing) to be able to play. Say what you want about Sony not allowing you to preload till 1-2 days before but at least I'm able to play the game before the whole thing downloads. With Sunset Overdrive I had to wait an extra day because I waited too long to preload and the game has to fully download
HoopzBarkley
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This wait is going to kill me.
Do you want OST that is uncompressed quality and 39 songs long?
If yes then get DDE, but I wouldn't get it for those items.
HP_Wuvcraft
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I would. And I did!
JumpJeff84
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After watching more videos, I'm now thinking of rolling Mage.
I was originally gonna be mage, then I saw an Archer video, liked the mobility, then heard that warrior is really cool, thought I'd try that instead. Watching some Warrior videos, it seems when you get in there and mix it up with melee range things get a little 'busy' and hard to parse. Watched some Mage footage and the animations look pretty slick. Mage it is.
(I reserve the right to change my mind several times between now and Tuesday)
I was originally gonna be mage, then I saw an Archer video, liked the mobility, then heard that warrior is really cool, thought I'd try that instead. Watching some Warrior videos, it seems when you get in there and mix it up with melee range things get a little 'busy' and hard to parse. Watched some Mage footage and the animations look pretty slick. Mage it is.
(I reserve the right to change my mind several times between now and Tuesday)
It can be hyperbole. Like people saying it's the worst game ever and it's trash.
I think it's a decent game, not bad and definitely a disappointing sequel but not a bad game.
Comes with some items but I honestly just got it for the sound track. It's amazing.
Admiral Woofington
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Dragon Age has always been the series to be a mage in. Mages have been oppressed since DAO so a Mage saving everybody was always fun. Then a mage AND another oppressed race was double the fun. Not to mention how overpowered they are.
edit: does the soundtrack come with the DE for the PS4?
edit: does the soundtrack come with the DE for the PS4?
At least PSN Store doesn't straight out say that it would come with OST, just mentions something about bonus digital content.
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...rder/cid=EP0006-CUSA00503_00-B000000000001188
The biggest draw is the weapons which you get for pre-ordering any edition on the PC (not sure about console). I doubt the mounts will offer unique experiences other than looks compared to in-game mounts. So really it comes down to armor - if the armor doesn't level with you, then it will be quickly replaced. In any case, the armor wasn't worth the extra $5 it would have cost me (Origin de Mexico).
What's great about the DA series is that you can switch between characters, so you're never stuck with your initial choice. Stated as a mage but now you want to be a warrior, switch to Iron Bull, Blackwall, or Casandra.
Feel free to ask some questions if anything is bothering you in particular at the moment. We've got plenty of people willing to be helpful on the subject.
Check out the ShoddyCast videos. They have a decently deep summary of DAO's plot and then about a dozen videos that go into depth about the various factions, locations and other things in the DA universe.
Dragon Age Lore Series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7pGJQV-jlzAYFb3DMtimVGD3kT1HEVIH
Dragon Age: Origins Story summary: http://youtu.be/R3CbqC1Z9fk
Damerman
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I like the idea of a S&S templar being the liberator of mages.
Admiral Woofington
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if you're a templar and side with the mages, wouldn't that just make you a guy with templar skills?
Deified Data
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Bald works well for dwarves, IMO. Definitely make him olive-complected.
BTW, pre-load complete! Just took all night.
Admiral Woofington
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Really? I doubt they'd change something that has been a staple for the series. IN DA you should be able to issue what attack you can do per frozen screen, let them do it, and then do another attack. I miss the KOTOR system of issuing a list of commands.
Poodlestrike
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I think I'm gonna ditch my Early Access progress. Still gonna stick with Qunari, but I've heard great things about how Warriors play, so I think I'll go with that first. Now to decide on a specialization. Reaver's right out, because they're a little too evil for my tastes, so I suppose it comes down to whether I end up preferring Cassandra or Blackwall.
Started Dragon Age 2 yesterday
I haven't left Kirkwall yet, but this game is not very interesting so far and it feels like I haven't made any progress
There's more room for these characters to develop but none of them feel interesting so far, and none of their stories are interesting
Combat is alright..
I never really messed with this stuff in DA:O either, It's more about the story and the characters for me
I'm pretty sure this was the case with the DA:O as well, but I really dislike the way the character moves and lack of interaction with the environment.. it just feels like there's no weight to anything and no physics
That said, can't wait to Inquisition!
I haven't left Kirkwall yet, but this game is not very interesting so far and it feels like I haven't made any progress
There's more room for these characters to develop but none of them feel interesting so far, and none of their stories are interesting
Combat is alright..
I never really messed with this stuff in DA:O either, It's more about the story and the characters for me
and those hot romance scenes with cloths on
I'm pretty sure this was the case with the DA:O as well, but I really dislike the way the character moves and lack of interaction with the environment.. it just feels like there's no weight to anything and no physics
That said, can't wait to Inquisition!
Last Hearth
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So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
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Admiral Woofington
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I have bad news for you M.D. You never really leave Kirkwall. There are missions in nearby caves but Kirkwall is the only city.
So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
Holy shit, that's amazing.
So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
OMG need!!
George Oscar Bluth II
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Paging WhereAreMahDragonz.
ST2K
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So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
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All that effort and they didn't even get the eye color right.
So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
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Amazing.
Admiral Woofington
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So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
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Why isn't every option in the dialogue wheel "where are ma dragoooooooonz"
So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
Ahaha. Mhysa! Mhysa!
Though why aren't her eyes purple?
Considering she is based on HBOs GOT we should ask HBO where those purple eyes are at?
Damerman
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pretty much... pretty much what alister was.
Jon Armdog
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Ha ha ha, literally blurted out a laugh on that one. And the baby is sleeping. Damn you, Derp Hawk!
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Holy shit. This is some god-tier stuff.
Deified Data
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Sorry, I should have posted a trigger warning. I know some people have a strong reaction to Hawke.
OboroShogun
Banned
How would this entry to the series be as a starting point in your opinions?
Admiral Woofington
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it's fine just familiarize yourself with the lore and the OT for this game will have a summary of events.
Yeah, they got off from BWs back and let DAI to be in oven as long as BW wanted.
Deified Data
Banned
I love that female Qunari assassin so much - perfectly captured the femme fatale look. The male Qunari is a bit too conventionally handsome, IMO, but still it's a great job all around.
Good good
Gameplay wise, did they fix the random spawning from the sky?
I quite liked the combat in DA2, but DA1 was much better tactical wise.
Admiral Woofington
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i really do hope that male qunaris can have none triangle/big ass chin faces. I like more rounded faces like humans
JumpJeff84
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So somebody made Khaleesi with the CC:
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That's pretty good! I never take the time to really make my custom characters look perfect. I just tweak it a bit until it looks 'okay' and say fuck it.
I had completely forgotten this masterpiece. Some much needed belly-laughter after dredging up some bad memories this evening, thank you.
Agreed, I'm just impressed by the quality than anything else. That Dalish elf looks like something you'd need mods in other games in order to achieve that.
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