Ah, same place as I'm up to on Nightmare, though I'm a mage, not a warrior.
Having another mage along side myself has been helping my team to pull through thus far. Though it has been far from a walk in the park. Templar mission was just blergh.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition |OT| As the Blight fades, BioWare returns
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Ah, same place as I'm up to on Nightmare, though I'm a mage, not a warrior.
Having another mage along side myself has been helping my team to pull through thus far. Though it has been far from a walk in the park. Templar mission was just blergh.
So finally finished the game tonight. New quests kept popping up, I miscalculated by 1-2 days.
After I restarted my 50 hour playthrough, where I dabbled a bit into Act II's areas, to get rid of the gender and class bug, I have finished the game, knowing everything from Act I in 71 hours (so add another 15-20 hours or so for a 'fresh' start). That includes EVERYTHING tho.
-from start to finish completely on Nightmare
-found all view points
-found all areas
-finished all war table missions
-exhausted all character dialogue and did all their missions
-completed a romance
-killed all dragons
-crafted the most OP weapons available
-finished ALL side quests (that I have found / unlocked) apart from this one (7/8):
It's definitely my GOTY. There was just so much to do and I was so immensely hooked for the first few days, I couldn't do anything else. A game has to be special to make me play it for 131 hours. I basically did nothing else in my leisure time (apart from working out, you never skip that!). It has its flaws and it's sad that Bioware takes so much time to push out a patch to fix the numerous bugs, but I'm still mesmerized how great the game looks artistically and by the sheer amount of content it offers - most of which is completely optional! I kinda like Mass Effects approach more, open up side content in parts, not everything at once, but it's a good way of getting lost.
I now understand why people were saying "Holy shit the post credits scene". It's truly holy shit, even tho I assumed a bit of it. I knew
was 'special'. Probably won't play the DLC, since I usually never play DLC unless I replay the entire game again, but I'll sure to read up what happens.
The thread also played a huge role in my enjoyment. Talking about stuff you love with other people who share that enjoyment makes it all that better. Thanks!
Rhaknar 496
Zukuu 390
Admiral Woofington 260
shinobi602 255
Now it's time for my Inquisitor to say good bye!
After I restarted my 50 hour playthrough, where I dabbled a bit into Act II's areas, to get rid of the gender and class bug, I have finished the game, knowing everything from Act I in 71 hours (so add another 15-20 hours or so for a 'fresh' start). That includes EVERYTHING tho.
-from start to finish completely on Nightmare
-found all view points
-found all areas
-finished all war table missions
-exhausted all character dialogue and did all their missions
-completed a romance
-killed all dragons
-crafted the most OP weapons available
-finished ALL side quests (that I have found / unlocked) apart from this one (7/8):
It's definitely my GOTY. There was just so much to do and I was so immensely hooked for the first few days, I couldn't do anything else. A game has to be special to make me play it for 131 hours. I basically did nothing else in my leisure time (apart from working out, you never skip that!). It has its flaws and it's sad that Bioware takes so much time to push out a patch to fix the numerous bugs, but I'm still mesmerized how great the game looks artistically and by the sheer amount of content it offers - most of which is completely optional! I kinda like Mass Effects approach more, open up side content in parts, not everything at once, but it's a good way of getting lost.
I now understand why people were saying "Holy shit the post credits scene". It's truly holy shit, even tho I assumed a bit of it. I knew
Solas
The thread also played a huge role in my enjoyment. Talking about stuff you love with other people who share that enjoyment makes it all that better. Thanks!
Rhaknar 496
Zukuu 390
Admiral Woofington 260
shinobi602 255
Now it's time for my Inquisitor to say good bye!
superdeluxe
Member
The pair next to the pots, I press a long enough that it looks like they have been saved, but I guess not!
texhnolyze
Banned
Apparently, there's a simple fix for party banter & missing music.
I also found an amazing mod for zoom out using CE.
I also found an amazing mod for zoom out using CE.
So, I'm about 15 hours into the game, and just got Blackwall. Now I'm wondering what my best party option for good banter would be with my dual dagger rogue.
As far as I read, Cole is basically the god of banter in this game.
I thought I'd get Solas as well,to have a lot of deep lore banter with those two.
Then I'd still need a tank, so Cass or Blackwall?
On the other hand I keep reading how much fun The Iron Bull is, and Cole / Bull / Dorian seems like a fantastic banter party as far as I've read. So could I make Bull viable as a tank in my party?
Will I miss out on interesting lore bits without the dreamer Solas? Or does he just run around repeating how spirits should get human rights?
As far as I read, Cole is basically the god of banter in this game.
I thought I'd get Solas as well,to have a lot of deep lore banter with those two.
Then I'd still need a tank, so Cass or Blackwall?
On the other hand I keep reading how much fun The Iron Bull is, and Cole / Bull / Dorian seems like a fantastic banter party as far as I've read. So could I make Bull viable as a tank in my party?
Will I miss out on interesting lore bits without the dreamer Solas? Or does he just run around repeating how spirits should get human rights?
Personally I found Cole to be fairly lacklustre, Blackwall is good if paired with Dorian, theyre always going at each other
Yeah, I have been and the plan is to tank. I just don't trust the AI to do it properly and I while I don't think they're doing fantastic DPS its better than dying constantly because Cass/Blackwall don't hold aggro worth a damn.
Yeah, I'd been running two warriors (knowing how not optimal that was) until the end of the Templar quest. Then I swapped in another Mage, though I might go with a second Rogue. It feels like the AI does a better job playing Rogues than it does Mages.
MagicWithEarvin
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I've been using him as my tank on Nightmare (specced sword/board) and he's doing fine so far (through Act 1), and the beginning is always the hardest on the tanks. Go for anything that increases armor and guard first (so mostly that tree at the end, not the shield tree).
SoraanTribal
Member
If I want to have Dorian in my party and he's a mage... does that mean I shouldn't start as a mage myself? I'd want a more balanced party, but are two mages fine? Tank, the ranger/rogue one, and 2 mages - is that alright? Or should I do something else as my custom character?
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
2 mages is the greatest comp you can have. It's what I run and even before I got KE the game was really easy on hard.
You're gonna have two of the same class no matter what you do and Mages are always fine to stack. Having 2 mages will allow you double the Barrier casts which is huge.
SoraanTribal
Member
Oh that sounds good then.
What difficulty would you recommend to someone who has never played a Dragon Age game (well, I played a little bit of the first one, but sadly didn't get very far - my PC was crap at the time)? I'm experienced in RPGs/action RPGs/MMOs in general, but I don't now how this game's difficulty compares. Is it something you can change after starting or is it locked?Ah good point about having two of the same class no matter what. Nice to know about Barrier too.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Is the last pic depicting the last scene with s romanced Cassandra? Because if it is, then why do you think it's ok to post it here without spoiler-tagging it? :/
molnizzle
Member
Double barrier is most OP combo you can have. I'm into Act II now on Nightmare and I play in real time. Only go tactical for bosses. That's with Iron Bull tanking too.
two mages = best party.
SoraanTribal
Member
I generally prefer playing as mages in games like this, so that makes me happy to hear.
Mr. Smiley
Member
I generally prefer playing as mages in games like this, so that makes me happy to hear.
Oh you'll have fun with Mages this go around. You might want to avoid Knight Enchanter specialization if you want to keep the challenge though.
SoraanTribal
Member
Oh okay. hmm, can you change difficulty midplaythrough or are is that locked after you choose it? Not sure what difficulty to start with really.
Supermanisdead
Member
i love vivienne and dorian. they have such cute banter.
also vivienne is surprisingly nice to cassandra and iron bull.
also vivienne is surprisingly nice to cassandra and iron bull.
I generally prefer playing as mages in games like this, so that makes me happy to hear.
Forgot about Dispel too. Its pretty huge for rifts since it allows you to prevent a few demon's from spawning in and then rage demons love to buff themselves with a barrier so Dispel helps take care of that too.
Vivienne would respect Cassandra for her nobility... and I think she sees Bull as a big toy for her to play with.
Mr. Smiley
Member
You can. Of course that'll nullify your difficulty trophies/achievements if you care about that.
Iron Bull is just a bro. I don't think anyone has ill feeling toward him or vice versa
molnizzle
Member
You can change the difficulty whenever you want, but there are difficulty achievements for besting the game without lowering it.
...which doesn't really matter for this game because you're probably gonna want to play through it at least twice anyway.
people shit on Vivienne for being a bitch but a bunch of the antagonistic banter has the other party member insulting her first. Even Blackwall is a dick to her. And compared to how Varric shits on some of the other NPCs, dunno why she's the one with such a bad rep.
SoraanTribal
Member
Thanks for the tip!
I don't know anything about the mages in this game, lol.I don't really care that much about achievements/trophies anymore - I just want to have fun with the game. I might start with Hard and if it is too frustrating, I'll just lower the difficulty.
Yeah, I'm not quite sure I get it. She has some sound reasoning for her beliefs when you talk to her to be fair.
Modest Mauser
Member
If you launch the game from Steam Big Picture you can take screenshots with your controller that way. Press the center button + R2 iirc.
I've been looking for this info for ages and I'm sure I wasn't the only one:
Strength
0.5% Attack (Warrior only)
1% Guard Damage Bonus
Dexterity
0.5% Attack (Rogue only)
1% Crit Damage Bonus
Magic
0.5% Attack (Mage only)
1% Barrier Damage Bonus
Cunning
0.5% Crit Chance
0.5% Range Defense
Willpower
0.5% Attack
0.5% Magic Defense
Constitution
5 Health
0.5% Melee Defense
source: http://forum.bioware.com/topic/526341-guide-attributes-theorycrafting-testing/
Should help in terms of determining what enhancements to put on upgrades
also "ranked" by the author:
Flanking damage % is best stat If a DPS in a flanking position. Otherwise it's worthless.
Crafting Priority:
3% Flanking Dmg > 1.75% Attack > 3% Armor Pen > 1.75% Crit Chance = 1.75 Dexterity (rogue) >1.75 Willpower > 1.75 Magic (mage) = 1.75 Strength (warrior) > > 1.75 Cunning > 3% Crit Dmg > 3% Barrier Dmg > 3% Guard Dmg
Strength
0.5% Attack (Warrior only)
1% Guard Damage Bonus
Dexterity
0.5% Attack (Rogue only)
1% Crit Damage Bonus
Magic
0.5% Attack (Mage only)
1% Barrier Damage Bonus
Cunning
0.5% Crit Chance
0.5% Range Defense
Willpower
0.5% Attack
0.5% Magic Defense
Constitution
5 Health
0.5% Melee Defense
source: http://forum.bioware.com/topic/526341-guide-attributes-theorycrafting-testing/
Should help in terms of determining what enhancements to put on upgrades
also "ranked" by the author:
Flanking damage % is best stat If a DPS in a flanking position. Otherwise it's worthless.
Crafting Priority:
3% Flanking Dmg > 1.75% Attack > 3% Armor Pen > 1.75% Crit Chance = 1.75 Dexterity (rogue) >1.75 Willpower > 1.75 Magic (mage) = 1.75 Strength (warrior) > > 1.75 Cunning > 3% Crit Dmg > 3% Barrier Dmg > 3% Guard Dmg
Delta Assault
Member
Hmm, okay thanks. Guess I won't be getting that talent.
That one and the +upgrade for Long Shot seem really bad. The Long Shot one just seems super situational and rare.
Boss Man
Member
This game is very very good so far. I went to a place and got killed. A thing actually killed me because it was too strong. I'm playing on Hard, but still.
I can't believe it. There's a place that I'm not strong enough for yet. I have to get stronger and go to that place later, which is exciting. I don't remember the last time a game let go of my hand.
I can't believe it. There's a place that I'm not strong enough for yet. I have to get stronger and go to that place later, which is exciting. I don't remember the last time a game let go of my hand.
It's really good, actually. You'll be lining up multi hit shots all the time.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
That was such a cute side of Cassandra lol
CartridgeBlower
Member
I'm only ten hours in, but I feel like there is zero wit in the dialogue compared to DA1 and even 2. Is that a common complaint with this game so far? The writing is just so on the nose every single time.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Have you met the Quizisitioner yet? That'll get your wits and breeches about, mate. How about Sera?
I haven't seen complaints about the dialog at all; if anything, a lot of people praise the banter between your party members.
LurkerPrime
Member
It's largely in the passive companion banter, I'd say. Some of the examples posted on here have been fantastic, and I've heard some good stuff myself.
My dear, the reason is clear.
You need Dorian for the wit and Vivienne for the sass. Oh, and Sera for the crazy.
super-famicom
Member
Sera/Bull and Sera/Blackwall are some of my favorite combos for banter.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Bull has awesome banter with anyone as well. He's just an all around funny guy. I bring Blackwall and Bull with me when I go dragon hunting, they've got some funny banter.
LurkerPrime
Member
Sera's weird, Cole's crazy. Keep it straight, geez!
texhnolyze
Banned
Indeed, she's so pure inside.
Too bad my Inquisitor is a woman, and
she rejected me right after that scene.
Delta Assault
Member
Hmmmm. I dunno, I just don't see it.
This is how a usual fight goes for me. I don't see how my archer rogue's gonna be lining up multi hit shots all the time.
I've changed more than I thought.
Cass/Varric/Solas -Starting
Cass/Sera/Solas- Respec'd Sera to Dual Daggers because I was an Archer
Blackwall/Sera/Solas- After Getting Blackwall
Blackwall/Sera/Dorian- After Getting Dorian
Blackwall/Bull/Dorian- After Getting Bull
Blackwall/Cole/Dorian- This became my main group after Act 1 finished.
Blackwall/Sera/Solas- Switched to this for Exalted Plains. Thought it would be cool to have elves in my Party for this zone, Plus Solas Quest
Blackwall/Cole/Dorian- Back to my main group
Never used that beyotch Vivinne.
Cass/Varric/Solas -Starting
Cass/Sera/Solas- Respec'd Sera to Dual Daggers because I was an Archer
Blackwall/Sera/Solas- After Getting Blackwall
Blackwall/Sera/Dorian- After Getting Dorian
Blackwall/Bull/Dorian- After Getting Bull
Blackwall/Cole/Dorian- This became my main group after Act 1 finished.
Blackwall/Sera/Solas- Switched to this for Exalted Plains. Thought it would be cool to have elves in my Party for this zone, Plus Solas Quest
Blackwall/Cole/Dorian- Back to my main group
Never used that beyotch Vivinne.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I romanced Cassandra and let me tell ya, she likes
the D
That's too bad, dear. She's fabulous.
Ivory Samoan
Gold Member
toastyToast
Member
Let's never speak of this again
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