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Title: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on November 08, 2009, 11:09:53 AM
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Official Website (http://dragonage.bioware.com/) | Official Wiki (http://social.bioware.com/wiki/dragonage/) | Official Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/dragonage)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age:_Origins) | Unofficial Wiki (http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Age_Wiki)

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Sacred Ashes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iFrHRaH0Os#normal)
Quote from: Wikipedia - Plot
BioWare have described Dragon Age as being a "dark heroic fantasy" story that will be told on an epic scale with mature themes.[29]

The player begins his or her journey from in one of the six origin stories which serve as an introductory point for the players and present the world from their personal point of view. The origin story chosen (the choices being Human Noble, Human/Elf Mage (dwarves having an immunity to magic), Dalish Elf, City Elf, Dwarf Commoner and Dwarf Noble) determines who the character is and how NPCs react to the player. Elves, for example, are often viewed as second class citizens.[29] The developers have cited 'realistic' fantasy fiction such as George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and fantasy paintings by artists such as Frank Frazetta as inspiration for the game.[30]


Dragon Age: Origins Toolset (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vk82cDxK7U#normal)
Quote from: Official Website - Toolset
The Dragon Age™ Toolset puts the power of the game developer in the palm of your hands. The Dragon Age Toolset will allow you to produce your own content including dungeons crawls , full-length campaigns, and even cut-scenes you can share with friends and the BioWare community.
  -- Located @ http://dragonage.bioware.com/toolset/ (http://dragonage.bioware.com/toolset/) or http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/11/06/download-dragon-age-origins-toolset/ (http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/11/06/download-dragon-age-origins-toolset/)


Reviews:
PC reviews @ Metacritic (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/dragonageorigins)
PS3 reviews @ Metacritic (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/dragonageorigins)
360 reviews @ Metacritic (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/dragonageorigins)

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Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Sev on November 08, 2009, 11:51:13 AM
I finished it in about 50 hours. It's a good game. Completely unbalanced tho, not just the difficulty of enemies, but between classes as well, keep that in mind when you play and make sure you save OFTEN.

I Heard a rumor they patched it to make it easier too? Shouldn't they start with addressing the unbalance issues?

A pro tip: Make sure you have 2 mages in your group. Mages are heavily overbalanced compared to the other classes. 1-2 tanks, or a tank and a rogue with 2 mages should be pretty perfect.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Mugen on November 08, 2009, 11:53:34 AM
do u guys know if its ok to dl the patches if u have the "illegal" copy?


and sev i think the patch fixes the unbalance as well.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on November 08, 2009, 12:05:58 PM
Quote from: Mugen on November 08, 2009, 11:53:34 AM
do u guys know if its ok to dl the patches if u have the "illegal" copy?


and sev i think the patch fixes the unbalance as well.

http://www.rlslog.net/dragon-age-origins-update-1-01-vitality/ (http://www.rlslog.net/dragon-age-origins-update-1-01-vitality/)

Looks like it :cow:
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: hydeo1 on November 08, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
if someone play on pc

how much of hd usage instaled?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: NAzu on November 08, 2009, 07:24:12 PM
About 15GB. Btw, tried to install the patch and it didnt work. Now re-installing and patching it with the Vitality patch.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Mugen on November 09, 2009, 03:13:17 AM
the patch worked for me.

do u guys know what key u press to fastforward the conversation? it takes up so long -___- and i read the subs faster anyway
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Sev on November 09, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
You can on Xbox, ionno about PC but I'm sure there is one.

The patch didn't address the issues with the whole Mage Age thing. Basically just made the game easier:

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# - made Easy difficulty easier
# - slightly increased attack, defense, and damage scores for all party members at Normal difficulty
However, from what I know the patch certainly takes it in the right direction. Someone apply and report if they experience any difference? Moog?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Mugen on November 09, 2009, 04:48:28 PM
i played in the normal difficulty. but yea i saw some improvements, my guys wont get assfucked easily when facing against a  decent sized mob (3 melees 3 archers) now its just one person just dies in my own party instead of all 4  :lol:


oh yea i dont think they gonna fix the mage stuff. i read it somewhere the developer said they are satisfied with the mage's thing. i guess they just gonna balance out the other classes
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: arun.yothin on November 10, 2009, 06:04:35 AM
Dragon Age:Origins - Medieval Beauties (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKGJwjXQy0A#normal)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on November 11, 2009, 10:51:36 AM
http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/11/10/dragon-age-origins-dev-diary-brings-forth-gruesome-combat/ (http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/11/10/dragon-age-origins-dev-diary-brings-forth-gruesome-combat/)

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BioWare goes in-depth on the combat system of Dragon Age: Origins. Not only does it offer the breadth of control players need to tactically position and use their characters. Combat also works to help define the game as a visceral, dark and mature fantasy role-playing game.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: NAzu on November 12, 2009, 07:44:34 PM
Finished the game. Some notes:

Played the game on easy difficult level with patched game. Some battles were bit challenging even on easy, atleast for me. The final battle and the Denerim battles were too easy so maybe I should have raised the difficulty to normal.

The new D&D rules allow mage to wear armor and use swords and other weapons. Combine that to specialization class "Arcane Warrior" and you have a pretty damn good character (..I would think). In general the rules are so different compared to the old rules that were used in Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale that I wouldn't say DA is a succesor to the BG. It's similar to how Bioshock was a 'spiritual' succesor to System Shock. Different games all together but they share some small parts.

Can Dragon Age compare to Baldurs Gate? My opinion is no. I like the old rules better, there's clear differences between the character classes and the npc's were better.

All in all good game but I think Bioware could have done better.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Sev on November 13, 2009, 12:27:53 PM
Nice way too put it Nazu. I think the patch for PC might be good, coz the final boss on Normal on the Xbox wasnt even possible. I had to do it on "Casual". However there's a trick.. Read below.

End battle spoiler:
[bgcolor=black]Ionno if this always works, but using the huge mounted crossbow things, you can time the shots and make the Archdeamon freeze, stopping it from shooting those dark thingies at you. Until it completely is out of life. Just make sure you kill all the minions or carry around a shitload of potions. My entire squad was dead so I had to do this on my own, but once you got the hang of it it was as easy as stealing candy from a kid in a diaper.[/color]
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 14, 2009, 09:56:58 AM
30 minutes into the game on PC.

Best. Fucking. Soundtrack. Ever.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 17, 2009, 01:20:21 AM
I'm about 6 hours into the game. WOW. Epic adventure. I'd go as far as saying I'm loving it better than FF8!

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5962/screenshot2009111610264.jpg)
Epic story choices.

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5868/screenshot2009111610001.jpg)
My character(center) with another female character, and 2 canadians.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: pikapikapika on November 17, 2009, 02:40:33 AM
lol, I was wondering where meow went.

Between this and RE5 PC it all makes sense XD
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Yuna on November 19, 2009, 12:03:37 PM
I got the game, starting as a mage, and loved it.
But somehow I stopped playing it  :?

You know when you feel like you should finish at least one game before jumping into the next ? I'm near the end for Persona 4, so maybe next month I'll start DA.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: LaJon on November 19, 2009, 01:34:13 PM
Newest Zero Punctuation is on Dragon Age: Origins.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1096-Dragon-Age-Origins (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1096-Dragon-Age-Origins)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Asmodai on November 19, 2009, 06:12:11 PM
Doesn't actually tell you much about the game though - aside from being generic fantasy.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Sev on November 19, 2009, 08:01:20 PM
Given the time I'm so maging the shit outta playthrough 2. I'll be unstoppable!
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 22, 2009, 09:08:35 PM
One of the best tracks ever made. The main theme! Coupled it with screen shots of my play-through. GET THIS GAME (if you havent already)

Dragon Age: Origins (PC) - Main Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pockrdUtvRs#normal)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 25, 2009, 07:43:51 PM
Dragon Age Origins (PC): Unreleased Ostagar BGM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_-gx3bZk9Y#normal)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 26, 2009, 06:47:15 AM
Damn, I've purchased all the DLC for this game. 45+ hours played so far. I didn't realize anyone else here was playing this! Bioware pwns. Go Go Daelish Elven Warriors!
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 26, 2009, 03:14:22 PM
^ dude they have electricity in san fran? wtf?

edit: and i'm pretty sure zevran is from san fran. just sayin.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 27, 2009, 12:14:49 AM
Out, damned spot! out, I say!

edit: last i heard, zevran was from san diego. obviously, you can't get a tan in the city of fog.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Mugen on November 27, 2009, 12:31:01 AM
zevran likes fishsticks
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 27, 2009, 02:35:10 AM
Quote from: Mugen on November 27, 2009, 12:31:01 AM
zevran likes fishsticks

"now TELL me. why do people think i'm a gay fish?"
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: hydeo1 on November 27, 2009, 02:56:12 PM
someone have the torrent links with all the things for the game to send to me ?? thx ^^
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: NAzu on November 27, 2009, 03:35:33 PM
Quote from: hydeo1 on November 27, 2009, 02:56:12 PM
someone have the torrent links with all the things for the game to send to me ?? thx ^^
The downloadable content for the game is only for those who have the legit game. Atleast it's been like this with all the other games...
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 28, 2009, 05:21:54 AM
Woot, just beat the game!
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 29, 2009, 11:54:07 AM
Dragon Age (PC) Nobody (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCBfF_zq-OU#normal)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 29, 2009, 12:57:13 PM
^ is that your video shuj?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 29, 2009, 05:58:34 PM
Yeah, I put it together last night ;p
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 29, 2009, 11:11:06 PM
nice! so male elf huh? i freaking knew it! what ending did you get?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on November 30, 2009, 05:23:11 AM
****SPOILERS****

Of course, an elf ^.x... I was recording my ending with FRAPS, but Dragon Age crashed a little into it, but here's some of it.

Dragon Age (PC) Ending - Spoilers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Bk3JtYD20#normal)

****SPOILERS****
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on November 30, 2009, 11:03:44 PM
^

SPOILERS*****************************************

nice! my ending, made alistair king, locked anora up, morrigan left cause i wanted to sacrifice myself... when i got to the end though, alistair CONVINCED me to let him do it, so i did.... it was a sad ending, but alistair is a legend!

also, do you have the dragon age toolset? i'm gonna start making my own epic adventure using that thing
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on December 01, 2009, 02:07:30 AM
Sweet, hook me up with your "epic adventure" when you're finished. I'm going to install and play around with the toolset, but I'm not sure how much time I'm going to have.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on December 02, 2009, 03:27:03 AM
Here's the 2nd half of my ending.

******* SPOILERS *******

Dragon Age (PC) Ending [Part 2] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQeYGZM1s-w#normal)

******* SPOILERS *******
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: pikapikapika on December 02, 2009, 07:31:25 PM
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/12/4/ (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/12/4/)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: meowchi on December 02, 2009, 10:30:29 PM
SPOILERS********************************************************








if i hadnt sacrificed myself i would've totally married alistair, and this sealed the deal!

Dragon Age Origins (PC): Alistairs Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyMiSsSfVo4#normal)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on December 03, 2009, 02:16:41 AM
That is a pretty good speech. Alistair can be pretty pimp when he's not complaining. I was playing around with the morph tool in the toolset, and changed my mage's face with the morph tool.


(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5998/morph1.png)
Toolset Morph


(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/397/morph1game.jpg)
In Game
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Asmodai on December 03, 2009, 06:28:01 AM
Just beat the game. Pretty impressive, if a little uneven in places. :)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on December 05, 2009, 04:40:18 AM
Apparently if you go to http://www.dragonagejourneys.com/ (http://www.dragonagejourneys.com/) and complete that game you get some items in the actual game.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Yuna on December 07, 2009, 10:22:08 PM
Started playing the game today (for real) and it's great !
I'm still in the beginning. I started out as a mage, and just got out of the mage tower to the first city of the game. Now my adventure is really starting.

For anyone who has beaten the game, do you think it can be done in one week ?
Not that I like to rush through my games, especially a good one like this one, but I'll be traveling Saturday and when I arrive it'll be time for my Final Fantasy XIII.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Asmodai on December 07, 2009, 11:24:29 PM
Quote from: Yuna on December 07, 2009, 10:22:08 PM
Started playing the game today (for real) and it's great !
I'm still in the beginning. I started out as a mage, and just got out of the mage tower to the first city of the game. Now my adventure is really starting.

For anyone who has beaten the game, do you think it can be done in one week ?
Not that I like to rush through my games, especially a good one like this one, but I'll be traveling Saturday and when I arrive it'll be time for my Final Fantasy XIII.

Depends if you do all the side quests and the like. It's 40-50 hours give or take, so doing it in a week would be pretty hardcore.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Mugen on December 08, 2009, 12:02:03 AM
hey do u guys know where alistair's sister is at for the companion quest?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Asmodai on December 08, 2009, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Mugen on December 08, 2009, 12:02:03 AM
hey do u guys know where alistair's sister is at for the companion quest?

In the Denerim marketplace. Just make the quest active and it should be highlighted on your map.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Yuna on December 09, 2009, 02:33:30 PM
On my 3rd day with the game I've already played 14+ hours. The good thing is that I'm not rushing it. This game is just so good that it sucks you in and I don't really want to stop playing.

I was pissed last night because I had to sleep (because my body couldn't hold up) but my mind wanted to play more.  :lol:
And the characters are awesome, Morrigan is so cool, and even Alister with his not so funny jokes  :D

I haven't even touched the surface on this game and my recommendation is: If you can get your hand on it, do it !
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Asmodai on December 09, 2009, 02:38:25 PM
I love the inter-character banter too. I just found out that there was a whole character I didn't know existed (Shale), so I'll be needing to give DA another playthrough in the new year with a different party make-up.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: winner on December 11, 2009, 09:12:37 AM
^ Not playing with Shale in the group is equal to not having played the game. You must replay~ :twisted:

Anyways, anybody actually search the word Shale, makes sense. Another new word learned!:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shale)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: orac on December 11, 2009, 06:06:38 PM
I bought this game at release date over here, but haven't played it yet, >.>.  Guess I should get on that soon.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Estrea on January 06, 2010, 01:05:22 PM
I finished the game once through as a mage, unlocked most specializations. XD

Now the fun part is replaying to get the achievements. Except...except...BUGS ARE GETTINGS ME! D:

Seriously, the Raw Fade keeps bugging out on me. Anyone else had the same problem? The fade portal in the first section with Niall winks out after I use it once. o_o Then I can't cross back and am stuck. >_> Any fixes for it?

EDIT: Ok I feel stupid. Found the way out. I forgot I did that the first time round. >_>;
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on March 21, 2010, 09:05:31 AM
Did anyone get the expansion? How is it?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on March 23, 2010, 06:00:13 AM
Bueller?
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on April 06, 2010, 11:12:19 AM
So I bit the bullet and it's not bad... except... Oghren has issues with elves as can be seen in this video I made.

Dragon Age - Awakening - Oghren (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=816wWO6VP8w#)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Shuji-kun on April 08, 2010, 02:39:56 AM
Just beat the expansion!


************* SPOILERS: ENDING CINEMATIC/BATTLE *************


Dragon Age Awakening (PC) Ending [Part 1] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z49Mzn7iHlE#)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: boykun on April 15, 2010, 08:32:17 AM
I just beat the expansion.

^ Rogue looks cooler giving the finishing blows. I was a mage and all I shoot lightning.

Awakening was not too bad. A lot shorter than I was expecting.

Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on May 29, 2010, 10:16:49 PM
Just started playing, FINALLY. Made a female Elven mage. Pretty boss. Save for when I dish out too much threat, and get wasted :cokecat:

About to start the shit in Redcliffe :thumbup

Dog confirmed for best party member.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on June 01, 2010, 02:31:48 AM
On one hand, the story is vaguely interesting, and I'd like to keep progressing with that.

On the other hand, the combat is so unbelievably clunky and frustrating, I can't be fucked to see what happens next. After KOTOR and Mass Effect, this shit just isn't acceptable.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on June 27, 2010, 04:22:49 PM
Dragon Age: Origins Leliana's Song Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r_vYyrodpQ#ws)

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Assume the role of Leliana, a young bard involved in a criminal ring that deals in political secrets. Accompanying her mentor Marjolaine on a high-risk mission, Leliana soon finds herself entangled in a game of intrigue that she cannot escape with just her beauty, charm, or stealth. The only way out of this game is to kill or be killed.

Date: Available July 6, 2010 for PC, Xbox, PS3.
Price: $7 [560 BioWare Points, 560 MS Points, $6.99 PSN]
Key Features:

Source: http://dragonage.bioware.com/lelianas_song/ (http://dragonage.bioware.com/lelianas_song/)


BioWare and FUNimation Entertainment Sign Anime Movie Deal for Award-Winning Dragon Age Franchise

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BioWare, an EA studio and FUNimation Entertainment, the leading distributor of Japanese animation in North America, announced today an agreement to create an anime feature film adapted from BioWare’s critically-acclaimed fantasy Action RPG franchise Dragon Age. Production of the Dragon Age anime movie is slated to begin in May 2010, with a home video release in 2011. Executive producing the film are Bioware’s Executive Producer MarkDarrah and Creative Director Mike Laidlaw, as well as FUNimation’s Fukunaga and Director of Original Entertainment Chris Moujaes.

“Anime is a great medium for us to continue the robust Dragon Age story,” said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer for the Dragon Age franchise. “Partnering with FUNimation ensures that we are delivering the exceptional quality and entertainment value that our Dragon Age fans expect.”

“We are thrilled to be working with EA and BioWare on the production of the Dragon Age anime feature,” said Gen Fukunaga, President and CEO of FUNimation. “We are going to be bringing the classic visual and storytelling techniques found in anime to create a film that will extend the narrative of the world BioWare has created.”

Dragon Agehas been selected as the first title in FUNimation’s slate of major anime movies to be developed through FUNimation’s Original Entertainment team since the announcement of the company’s co-production initiative in November 2009.

Source: http://www.ea.com/news/anime-movie-deal-for-dragon-age-franchise (http://www.ea.com/news/anime-movie-deal-for-dragon-age-franchise)


I just started a new game as a Dwarven casteless warrior. I just became a Warden, trying to play as righteously as possible. I don't know what's possible to do (given avoidance of spoilers), but I'd like to clean up dwarven society. Having a bit more fun than I did with the elven mage.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Tuffty on July 09, 2010, 01:20:58 PM
Dragon Age 2 Details emerge

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Experience the epic sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year from the critically acclaimed makers of Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.

Key Features:

    * Embark upon an all-new adventure that takes place across an entire decade and shapes itself around every decision you make.
    * Determine your rise to power from a destitute refugee to the revered champion of the land.
    * Think like a general and fight like a Spartan with dynamic new combat mechanics that put you right in the heart of battle whether you are a mage, rogue, or warrior.
    * Go deeper into the world of Dragon Age with an entirely new cinematic experience that grabs hold of you from the beginning and never lets go.
    * Discover a whole realm rendered in stunning detail with updated graphics and a new visual style.

Official Site (http://dragonage.bioware.com/agegate/?url=%2Fda2%2F)

(http://img223.imagevenue.com/loc990/th_74342_concept_01_o_122_990lo.jpg) (http://img223.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=74342_concept_01_o_122_990lo.jpg)(http://img23.imagevenue.com/loc488/th_74380_concept_02_o_122_488lo.jpg) (http://img23.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=74380_concept_02_o_122_488lo.jpg)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on July 27, 2010, 03:26:14 PM
GI has a video up showing some development work on Dragon Age 2

http://gameinformer.com/games/news/m/mediagallery/430825.aspx (http://gameinformer.com/games/news/m/mediagallery/430825.aspx)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on September 02, 2010, 10:32:35 PM
Website: http://dragonage.bioware.com/dao/witch_hunt/ (http://dragonage.bioware.com/dao/witch_hunt/)
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Release Date: September 7th
PC, Xbox360, and PS3

Price: $7 [560 BioWare Points, 560 MS Points, $6.99 PSN]

     The dreaded Archdemon has been slain and the advance of the darkspawn halted by a lone, heroic Grey Warden. The kingdom rejoices, but at least one question remains: what happened to Morrigan? The sorceress joined the Wardens cause, but it is said her true purpose was not revealed until the eve of the last battle. She vanished into the shadows, and while rumors claimed she crossed over the mountains into Orlais no trace of her path could be found. She was never heard from again... until now. Nearly a year has passed since the Archdemon's death, and word has reached the Wardens that Morrigan has returned to Ferelden. She has been sighted in the southern wilderness where she was first encountered. Is it truly her? If it is, then why is she here and what secret does she carry with her? The Warden heads into the forest to find out and tie up this last loose end once and for all.

Key Features:
  • Confront Morrigan in this dramatic conclusion to the Origins storyline
  • Earn powerful rewards that transfer into your Awakening and Origins campaign
  • Import your character from Origins or Awakening or create a new, high-level hero!


Dragon Age Origins Witch Hunt Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU8XM2LWtGo#ws)
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on March 08, 2011, 09:29:49 PM
How about that Dragon Age 2? Played about two hours now, as a warrior. I'm interested to see how the story can play out, but the gameplay itself is still clunky like in the first, and only Varric is interesting as a character at all,  so far. The dialogue has been pretty mundane thus far, when compared to Mass Effect. The talent trees and abilities I've seen are nice though, and there's plenty of gore to go around.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on March 10, 2011, 07:32:08 PM
7 hours in, still not really feeling it. I want to see where the story goes, so that's why I'm still playing at any rate.

Too many of the environments are re-used. There's a severe lack of detail in the entire world, Kirkwall and otherwise. For supposedly taking in a flood of refugees, Kirkwall is pretty empty too, and the constant changing of zones required is just tiresome. I'm not sure why they make me bother with equipment even, it's all so boring to manage. The dialogue is shameful compared to what was in the first game, let alone ME2. And if I see another magically exploding dude..

Bioware, son, we need to have a talk. I want to believe it will get better after I pass the first big milestone, but I'm starting to think otherwise :catglare:
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: Amplifier on March 13, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
Still playing a bit.  Still working on wrapping up busy work quests before passing the big milestone. Trying to be super righteous and all, like I always go for in Bioware games. There's only two characters in my crew that are interesting, the others are just.. there.

I'm starting to wonder why they didn't model the entire city of Kirkwall out. Just don't make sense. The combination of small, lifeless areas, and frequent zoning is really dragging the game down itself.
Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: boykun on March 23, 2011, 06:46:52 AM
Started playing Dragon Age 2 yesterday. I'm a warrior also. I don't want to say its better or worse than Dragon Age Origins, the game feels pretty different to me. Gameplay seem faster and more action-oriented than the first one, which I like. Thought the first one was a little bit slow.

That said, I don't completely agree with the area of play. Running around one city seems a bit dull compared to a whole kingdom with many unique areas like in the first game. I don't know, maybe things will open up when I progress further. Equipment is disappointing. Not fun when you can't change your party's gear. Basically all the armor is restricted to me -_-'

Romantic opportunities don't seem very interesting yet.

Title: Re: Dragon Age: Origins
Post by: boykun on April 01, 2011, 09:24:47 AM
I just finished the game. Gotta say, I enjoyed Origins much more.

I was hoping for it to get more interesting as I progressed, but Dragon Age 2 was just.. flat. Not nearly as much depth as Origins and pretty much just less of everything. Overall disappoint, son.