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[Rats Off To Ya]

Any word on which console this runs best, 1080p..etc ?

Got both on pre-order at amazon..let me know fellaz and ill cancel the weakling one.

thx!

BioWare says 1080p/30fps on both. No word on how stable either one is, though. If one runs better, the smart money's on PS4, but who knows? I'm sure Digital Foundry will have their analysis up in time for you to choose.

EDIT: I'm a dope. Xbox version is actually 900p.

EDIT: And I guess they haven't confirmed framerate, either? I'm just a sack of lies.

But really, c'mon. This ain't gonna be 60fps.

 

[Yeul]

How so? I like watching lets plays of games I'm unsure of

I'm guessing he means because there have been a lot of gameplay videos shown already by multiple youtubers as well as a bunch of twitch streams that have showcased the game in some respect.

Any word on which console this runs best, 1080p..etc ?

Got both on pre-order at amazon..let me know fellaz and ill cancel the weakling one.

thx!

It was confirmed a few weeks ago in a BioWare twitch stream that PS4 runs it at 1080p and Xbox One at 900p!

Edit: Beaten to the punch lol

 

[Super Stardust]

I'm guessing he means because there have been a lot of gameplay videos shown already by multiple youtubers as well as a bunch of twitch streams that have showcased the game in some respect.

nice I wasn't aware there were so many videos, thanks ill check them out. So far it looks similar to dragons dogma to me which i loved

 

[Tsukumo]

When does the multiplayer stream hits on Twitch? Today?

 

[Eudaemonium]

BioWare says 1080p/30fps on both. No word on how stable either one is, though. If one runs better, the smart money's on PS4, but who knows? I'm sure Digital Foundry will have their analysis up in time for you to choose.

EDIT: I'm a dope. Xbox version is actually 900p.

EDIT: And I guess they haven't confirmed framerate, either? I'm just a sack of lies.

But really, c'mon. This ain't gonna be 60fps.

Consoles are 30fps. PC is whatever your specs can run it as.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

I haven't seen many elves from the game yet, but that one character that follows you looks pretty cool: https://31.media.tumblr.com/242374ce1b8ba0bcff4eda16836e4b21/tumblr_inline_nc5myv8CSS1s712q1.jpg

It's not the usual posh design that you've come to expect, which I personally like.

Moby with botox

 

[Smoolio]

When does the multiplayer stream hits on Twitch? Today?

Umm hopefully this timezone converter will work
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=DAMP&iso=20141105T19&p1=80

 

[martino]

Consoles are 30fps. PC is whatever your specs can run it as.

in fact it's more PC is whatever settings and specs you choose to run it as.

 

[Spacecowboy77]

Oh god!

Are Schleets in game?!

 

[Tekku]

Moby with botox

I'd rather have Moby than Thranduil.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

BioWare says 1080p/30fps on both. No word on how stable either one is, though. If one runs better, the smart money's on PS4, but who knows? I'm sure Digital Foundry will have their analysis up in time for you to choose.

EDIT: I'm a dope. Xbox version is actually 900p.

EDIT: And I guess they haven't confirmed framerate, either? I'm just a sack of lies.

But really, c'mon. This ain't gonna be 60fps.

Edited... due to some meme I'm not even aware of ?

 

[Raytow]

Well... it will be 60fps on the official box of the master race.. but that's a story for another time brothers and sisters

That latest trailer is so delicious, I can taste the fade rifts being purged in my mouth.

that stupid ass meme is banned, so I would change it.

 

[razgriz417]

The elves... I can't stand their design -3-


Doesn't mean the same here ?
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/embargo

they remind me of the elves in witcher

 

[luxarific]

Has Bioware or anyone else addressed the question as to whether multiplayer will have an impact on the single-player game, a la Mass Effect 3's? mp?

 

[Zyae]

Hmm guess I'll wait for some gameplay videos and reviews

Theres dozens and dozens of gameplay videos

 

[Green Yoshi]

Has Bioware or anyone else addressed the question as to whether multiplayer will have an impact on the single-player game, a la Mass Effect 3's? mp?

Yes

BioWare began working within the Frostbite 3 engine to make the "dungeon-delve" multiplayer a reality.

However, these experiences and items will not transfer into the single-player mode. BioWare made the decision to keep these two modes completely separate, even so far as to not let the loot you grab carry over, because not all Dragon Age players may be the online team-game type.

"There's no gameplay connection between them," Lee said. "We wanted that because we didn't want to impact the story in negative ways, because some players may play both modes and some may not."

http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/9/6951425/dragon-age-inquisition-long-game

Any new information about the 360-version? Will it be released on two discs? I have a 360 and a PS3 but unfortunately no next gen console. Most times it's the best to pick up the 360-version, but who knows. Perhaps it's better on PS3.

 

[luxarific]

Yes

http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/9/6951425/dragon-age-inquisition-long-game

Any new information about the 360-version? Will it be released on two discs? I have a 360 and a PS3 but unfortunately no next gen console. Most times it's the best to pick up the 360-version, but who knows. Perhaps it's better on PS3.

thanks for the info, Yoshi!

 

[CrichtonKicks]

The elves... I can't stand their design -3-


Doesn't mean the same here ?
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/embargo

All games that are provided to reviewers ahead of time have an embargo that states when the review can be posted. Day before release or same day review embargoes are the most common these days. Bioware/EA is allowing the reviews to go up a full week before release. The speculation is that they are very confident that it will review well and want to let time for good word of mouth from the reviews to build.

 

[Special C]

My brain can't decide on whether to be more hyped about the SP or the MP, it hurts.

ME3 MP is my favorite MP game of last gen. DA:O is my favorite SP game of last gen.

I may actually spend all my 6 hours time on the Multiplayer with the EA Access. I don't think I want to start the SP and burn through my 6 hours in one day only to have to wait 4 more days to continue.

 

[jwk94]

So I've never played a Dragon Age game and I have no desire to go back and play the previous titles. Will I be lost playing this game? Should I read up on the story elements from DA 1, 2, and Origins?

 

[Green Yoshi]

ME3 MP is my favorite MP game of last gen.

Serious? I expected the worse and was surprised that it made fun, but it was only a nice bonus in my opinion.

 

[Philippo]

Can Qunari males have beards and hairs?
I don't want mine to go fully bald (although horns are badass)

 

[Phamit]

So I've never played a Dragon Age game and I have no desire to go back and play the previous titles. Will I be lost playing this game? Should I read up on the story elements from DA 1, 2, and Origins?

You probably won't be lost, but never hurts to read some lore. And Dragon Age 1 = Dragon Age origins

Can Qunari males have beards and hairs?
I don't want mine to go fully bald (although horns are badass)

Beards yes, Horns and Hair are combined so hair depends which horns you choose

 

[Tovarisc]

Behead me if old.

Article from AusGamers. Goes to detail about beginning of the game, kinda, so if want ride spoiler free train then don't read this, but otherwise click.

Also another post from AusGamers, this time news article about DAI. It's about

Spoiler

blood magic

in DAI or

Spoiler

more how it won't be

in DAI. If felt secure enough to read spoilers then read more here.

 

[ColdRose]

Can Qunari males have beards and hairs?
I don't want mine to go fully bald (although horns are badass)

They can have beards - there's a hilarious 'Qunari Santa' on one of the previews kicking about. There is also a small selection of hair for Qunari - not very many, and nowhere near as varied as the horn selection, but no - you won't have to be bald

 

[Special C]

For those who want to catch up on the Dragon Age Lore there is a fairly well done series of videos out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwsL5uSMbwM

 

[Bittercup]

My brain can't decide on whether to be more hyped about the SP or the MP, it hurts.

I feel the same I love Dragon Age Origins but the ME3 MP was so good. It's my most played multiplayer game so far. If DAI's MP is similar I probably end up spending more time there than on the SP.

 

[a secret-boss]

doesn't the dragon age keep a good summary of the series

 

[Tovarisc]

doesn't the dragon age keep a good summary of the series

It does good overall recap of events this far, but if you want more in-depth details you will want crack open wiki.

Edit: And watch that lore video series.

 

[plenilune]

Is the combat as bad as it looks?
I saw Dark Souls being mentioned, but it appears more like consolized button mashing with neither the strategic swordplay or satisfying feedback of DS. I can't imagine myself sitting through 200 hours of that stuff, even if the story is good.

 

[JeffG]

Is the combat as bad as it looks?
I saw Dark Souls being mentioned, but it appears more like consolized button mashing with neither the strategic swordplay or satisfying feedback of DS. I can't imagine myself sitting through 200 hours of that stuff, even if the story is good.

The combat looks great

Not sure what video you were watching

 

[Monochromaticx]

So I've never played a Dragon Age game and I have no desire to go back and play the previous titles. Will I be lost playing this game? Should I read up on the story elements from DA 1, 2, and Origins?

Do the first step of the Kepp and you are good to go: https://dragonagekeep.com/en_US/teaser

Is the combat as bad as it looks?
I saw Dark Souls being mentioned, but it appears more like consolized button mashing with neither the strategic swordplay or satisfying feedback of DS. I can't imagine myself sitting through 200 hours of that stuff, even if the story is good.

What does DS have to do with DAI?? totally different gameplay.
DA:I is aprty based real time action open world RPG with the optional ability to seamlessly pause and plan your next moves.
Here is a short video showcasing it

 

[Hedge]

What does DS have to do with DAI?? totally different gameplay.

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Oh god!

Are Schleets in game?!

Whaaaaaat

 

[Euron]

Serious? I expected the worse and was surprised that it made fun, but it was only a nice bonus in my opinion.

It was certainly the best horde mode of last gen, I'll give it that. Bioware did an awesome job with the ME3 multiplayer and DA:I sounds like it has something even better.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Dragon Age Multiplayer being a mix of ME3 MP and Dark Souls... just, yes.

 

[fuzzyset]

Still confusing to me. Dragon Age SP is an ability driven game. There's no active dodge, attack, etc. Is the gameplay just completely different in MP?

 

[Ralemont]

Still confusing to me. Dragon Age SP is an ability driven game. There's no active dodge, attack, etc. Is the gameplay just completely different in MP?

There is active dodge in Inquisition though it's an ability you unlock in skill trees. And attack is active, no aut0-attack.

DA: I is still an RPG first and foremost, though. Expecting the hit boxes and collision detection to be like a true action game will probably lead to disappointment.

 

[shinobi602]

There is active dodge in Inquisition though it's an ability you unlock in skill trees. And attack is active, no aut0-attack.

Warriors can even parry attacks.

 

[fuzzyset]

There is active dodge in Inquisition though it's an ability you unlock in skill trees. And attack is active, no aut0-attack.

Warriors can even parry attacks.

But this is still all decided by dice rolls, right?

 

[RPGCrazied]

Yay, getting a PS4 this weekend. I know I should wait for black friday, but I already have infamous second son to play. I don't really expect that amazing of a deal, so might as well get it now and be ready for DA:I!

 

[Ralemont]

But this is still all decided by dice rolls, right?

No, it's a true active dodge, but it drains stamina like any other ability so it cant be spammed. For the parry I'm not sure if it's a % chance to parry or not, actually. But you can also see in the demos people timing Cassandra's shield block with projectiles to deflect them. It's not going to be as strict on timing as a true action game might, but think of how Stonewall worked in DA2.

 

[Menome]

Damn it, the anticipation is killing me. Do you think it's too late to sell out and request a review copy of a big budget game for my return to semi-professional review writing?

 

[Ralemont]

Dragon Age ‏@dragonage
Incoming: New Vivienne video releasing in one hour! #DAI #MyInquisition

Hmmm...anyone else get the feeling Vivienne is going to be an important part of Inquisition's plot?

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Will buy it today.
Ill priorize this game over GTA V since only the 1st person is still not enough to make me double dip it.

 

[Ridesh]

Dragon Age ‏@dragonage
Incoming: New Vivienne video releasing in one hour! #DAI #MyInquisition

Hmmm...anyone else get the feeling Vivienne is going to be an important part of Inquisition's plot?

Well, I do think that the Inquisition will have a Judas.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Damn it, the anticipation is killing me. Do you think it's too late to sell out and request a review copy of a big budget game for my return to semi-professional review writing?

Never too late mate, if I had that option, I would be knee deep in Thedas ASAP.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Do the first step of the Kepp and you are good to go: https://dragonagekeep.com/en_US/teaser

So this is for people who have not played the first two games?

 

[RPGCrazied]

Anyone else wish they would release a character creator demo, so you can create your character now and import into full game? Cause I know I'm going to take like an hour or more trying to get the right look.

 

[ColdRose]

So this is for people who have not played the first two games?

No it's more for people who have played the first two games and want to set/tweak the various decisions they made going into Inquisition. However the narrated bit is sort of a very non-detailed 'story so far' that, along with other resources, could help a new player not feel overwhelmed