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Chigworthy

11-03-2009, 05:19 AM

Anyone picking this up? I'm thinking about getting it for the 360. Supposedly it's a "spiritual successor" to Baldur's Gate, which I thought was pretty cool way back when. I think it's coming out soon.

TjM

11-03-2009, 05:31 AM

I will around Christmas. Gamespot has a very detailed review up it's positively glowing. It's also out today

Chigworthy

11-03-2009, 05:40 AM

I might get it this morning.

Willmore

11-03-2009, 07:07 AM

Great game. Spent about 5 hours on it yesterday, the thing looks huge.

During the human noble origin story, watch out for a Stephen Colbert shout-out when you talk to your brother's kid.

TjM

11-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Great game. Spent about 5 hours on it yesterday, the thing looks huge.

During the human noble origin story, watch out for a Stephen Colbert shout-out when you talk to your brother's kid.

Only thing I'm not decided on yet is PC or 360

Chigworthy

11-03-2009, 07:20 AM

Only thing I'm not decided on yet is PC or 360

Do you know of any significant differences in game content or performance (other than the obvious interface differences)?

Willmore

11-03-2009, 07:25 AM

Only thing I'm not decided on yet is PC or 360

PC.

The game is made for PC, the controls are a bit cumbersome on the consoles, I believe. With the PC you get the slot bar at the bottom of the screen that makes combot a bit more manageable. Not to mention better graphics etc.

As for content, everything is identical, the DLCs are the same.

TjM

11-03-2009, 07:35 AM

The review made it seem that it plays more like KOTOR on the console and more like Baulders Gate on the PC

Willmore

11-03-2009, 08:07 AM

The review made it seem that it plays more like KOTOR on the console and more like Baulders Gate on the PC

You can adjust the camera angle. Right now I'm playing it from a closer angle, like Kotor or Mass Effect. But you can zoom out and do an isometric angle if you want and give it a Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Nights feel as well.

Chimee

11-03-2009, 10:38 AM

I'm going to pick it up, but I've got a stack of games I still haven't played so I'm going to wait.

TooLowBrow

11-03-2009, 10:43 AM

With Black Friday just around the corner, retail shops are slowly jumping on the discount bandwagon. On top of the heap is Sears Corp., who will be offering the PS3 and Xbox 360 Dragon Age: Origins (also on PC) under US$ 40.

BioWare's latest RPG IP includes six playable preludes, main character voice options, character customization and vast land to travel. The discount comes in good timing too (well, for the customers, not really for BioWare), as the game's only set to come out tomorrow, November 3, 2009..

weekapaugjz

11-05-2009, 06:20 PM

game looks good. i've loved several of bioware's rpg games such as kotor 1 and 2 and mass effect. looks like it will be highly addictive.

dereckfishboy

11-05-2009, 06:28 PM

The characters and voice acting are drawing me in quite a bit. I already recognized the voice of Duncan as the guy who voiced Al Mualim in Assasin's Creed, and Teryn Loghain is definately the voice of Kain from the Legacy of Kain series. Very mature story in this game,
and not so much in the gore and sex but just in the writing. The dialogue is well written and the plot seems cloaked in shades of grey instead of black and white. It's refreshing to see a game based in a fantasy landscape actually feel adult instead of adolescent. Listening to two of my party members have a legitimate-sounding theological debate about whether a creator exists sold me on this game, especially in that they had this interaction with each ofther in the background as I walked around exploring a new town.

Willmore

11-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Chigworthy

11-05-2009, 09:51 PM

I'm really liking the game so far. While it may be lacking a little in the graphics (backgrounds are kind of shoddy, but the character modeling is pretty good), the storyline and gameplay more than make up for it. Seems highly replayable.

keithy_19

11-05-2009, 10:34 PM

I haven't played it, but my friend who is an avid gamer said it's awesome.

I was over his house today and he had been playing it and it does look like a solid game.

TjM

11-17-2009, 06:59 AM

Loving it so far. Got it for the PC

Willmore

11-17-2009, 07:38 AM

Loving it so far. Got it for the PC

Finished my first playthrough, did practically every single thing to do in the game - 107 hours. Damn that was epic. Great game.

aceofspades7

11-18-2009, 04:48 AM

just ordered it from amazon - can't wait - looks amazing!

aceofspades7

11-22-2009, 07:08 AM

played for the first time last night - it feels a lot like baldurs gate - not a bad thing at all...

Chigworthy

11-22-2009, 04:51 PM

played for the first time last night - it feels a lot like baldurs gate - not a bad thing at all...

Yeah, it's linear and quest-based like BG2. I did enjoy this game, but I still haven't had the desire to replay a different origin yet (I played human noble). I feel like this is more of a prelude for an inevitable MMORPG. This kind of game feels limited to me without any semblance of free-roam and/or grinding. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait for 2+ years of DLC before that happens. I haven't dl'ed warden's keep yet, but I'm hoping it has a little more depth than the Stone Prisoner, which was microsopic. Shale makes a damn good tank, though.

Willmore

11-22-2009, 10:16 PM

Yeah, it's linear and quest-based like BG2. I did enjoy this game, but I still haven't had the desire to replay a different origin yet (I played human noble). I feel like this is more of a prelude for an inevitable MMORPG. This kind of game feels limited to me without any semblance of free-roam and/or grinding. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait for 2+ years of DLC before that happens. I haven't dl'ed warden's keep yet, but I'm hoping it has a little more depth than the Stone Prisoner, which was microsopic. Shale makes a damn good tank, though.

They're already making a Star Wars MMORPG, it's should play out similarly with multiple "origin" stories for the different classes. So their resources are tied down with it right now, though maybe 5-6 years down the road they can return to this IP.

Chigworthy

11-23-2009, 05:28 AM

They're already making a Star Wars MMORPG, it's should play out similarly with multiple "origin" stories for the different classes. So their resources are tied down with it right now, though maybe 5-6 years down the road they can return to this IP.

I would look forward to a big-budget fantasy MMORPG. I played WoW, but fell off at least a year ago, and it seems daunting to start over, but to start a new MMORPG fresh is something that I would definitely do. Hopefully I will be able to transfer my 4000 gold from WoW to whatever game comes out, regardless of the developer.

pittphantoms

12-06-2009, 01:37 PM

I just wanted to chime in and say this game was the best I have ever played... edging out KOTOR my previous favorite.

Best story I have seen in years...

CountryBob

12-23-2009, 07:37 AM

Willmore

12-24-2009, 07:49 AM

Just started playing - pretty cool but I am getting tired of all of the dialogue length. Also, I hate that you have to wait until all enemies in the area are killed before being able to loot bodies chests etc..
How/where do you get the training to wield dual weapons?

1. You don't have to make sure that all enemies are dead. Sometimes it takes a few seconds for the bodies to generate a lootable corpse, but that's it.

2. Dual-wielding is a skill, so just level-up and use your points on it. However to dual-wield full-size weapons you need the last 4th level of the skill, otherwise the off-hand weapon must be a dagger.

CountryBob

12-28-2009, 05:14 AM

Thanks for the info - found a way to speed up the dialogue and put about 12 hours into playing over the weekend.

nate1000

01-04-2010, 06:39 AM

thinking about picking this up for PS3, but have heard bad things about framerate issues- anyone run into this?

CountryBob

01-04-2010, 06:45 AM

I have become addicted to this game - and I play it on the PS3 and have no framerate issues at all. Amazing how much they can put on a disc these days. Anyone messed with downloadable content yet?

Chimee

01-04-2010, 11:41 AM

I have become addicted to this game - and I play it on the PS3 and have no framerate issues at all. Amazing how much they can put on a disc these days. Anyone messed with downloadable content yet?

I'd love to have gotten the code to get some DLC with my purchase, but instead I got a code to get bloody armor for Mass Effect 2 cause that's a fair trade-off.

I also haven't been able to get into the game, all the origin stories are messing with my OCD and slowly ruining the game for me before I've even started. Today I'm going to say fuck it and try to start a good character and get to the point that I get addicted.

CountryBob

01-05-2010, 05:27 AM

Felt the same way - the first few hours of the game almost lost me. I was craving more fighting and less dialouge but now it has switched around.

CountryBob

01-13-2010, 10:21 AM

Was stoned last night and purchased a DLC - Stone Gollum. $14.99 - I have buyers remorse now because I dont think that it will add $14.99 worth of playing time in value. Will see...

Don Stugots

01-13-2010, 10:59 AM

http://s71682.gridserver.com/spartanpixel/uploads/reviews/images/354.jpg

i will save Daphne

HBox

01-13-2010, 11:15 AM

Was stoned last night and purchased a DLC - Stone Gollum. $14.99 - I have buyers remorse now because I dont think that it will add $14.99 worth of playing time in value. Will see...

You get a new town and a new dungeon. One has a good, interesting quest, the other a mediocre one. Oh, yeah, you also get probably the best tank character in the game.

Willmore

01-14-2010, 07:11 AM

You get a new town and a new dungeon. One has a good, interesting quest, the other a mediocre one. Oh, yeah, you also get probably the best tank character in the game.

It's an annoying tranny golem ... why would you ever take him with you?

HBox

01-14-2010, 07:37 AM

It's an annoying tranny golem ... why would you ever take him with you?

You change his tactics to defensive, she attracts all the attacks, everyone else in the party is free, she has more HP than any other character and has really good attack on top of that. I think Morrigan and Sten are much more annoying.

CountryBob

01-14-2010, 09:47 AM

You get a new town and a new dungeon. One has a good, interesting quest, the other a mediocre one. Oh, yeah, you also get probably the best tank character in the game.

which one is the interesting quest? I assume finding the little girl with the cat was the mediocre one.

HBox

01-14-2010, 09:55 AM

which one is the interesting quest? I assume finding the little girl with the cat was the mediocre one.

I thought that one was more interesting, you find out a lot about Shale before you free him. The other quest......

in the Deep Roads in a non-descript dungeon where the only thing that happens is you find out Shale is a woman who volunteered to become a Golem makes the other one seem interesting even if you thought it was boring at first.

Both are weak in comparison to Warden's Keep.

CountryBob

01-14-2010, 12:23 PM

I see that Wardens Keep is only $7 to download - and you say it is better?
I guess the $15 for the Golum DLC is for the ability to add him/her/it to your party?

CountryBob

01-14-2010, 12:25 PM

http://s71682.gridserver.com/spartanpixel/uploads/reviews/images/354.jpg

i will save Daphne

I just bought this on BLU ray the other day to see if it still holds up like it did back in the early 80's. i forgot how you just time directions on movement and that's it - I was let down.

HBox

01-14-2010, 12:31 PM

I see that Wardens Keep is only $7 to download - and you say it is better?
I guess the $15 for the Golum DLC is for the ability to add him/her/it to your party?

Well, the Golem DLC has two quests, a town, a new dungeon and a character. Warden's Keep has one new, long quest with a very interesting quest that explains some background and partially explains one of the major villains motivations. Warden's Keep also includes a bunch of great equipment, two new shops and a place to store your equipment.

The quest in Warden's Keep is better but Shale is a great character. You get more stuff in the Golem DLC but the other one has the better quest. They both sould probably be priced the same at $7. With the Shale DLC they seem to think they can gouge because they are including a character.

Don Stugots

01-14-2010, 12:34 PM

I just bought this on BLU ray the other day to see if it still holds up like it did back in the early 80's. i forgot how you just time directions on movement and that's it - I was let down.

sorry man.

Chimee

01-14-2010, 02:48 PM

They do have the deal that you if you buy a new copy of the game, you get the Golem for free. So I have that and armor I can't use until I'm like level 20 or something, I suppose I'll get Warden's Keep with what I have left on my Xbox Live Card.

weekapaugjz

01-25-2010, 04:14 PM

i am freaking addicted to this game. i'm playing as a mage. it's pretty cool, i usually go with a fighter in games like this so it's a nice change. and sten is a fucking bad ass with the maul.

Chigworthy

01-26-2010, 06:15 AM

One thing that's been bugging me is all the snow scenes on the commercials. Where the hell was that? Is that only on the PC?

Willmore

01-26-2010, 06:36 AM

One thing that's been bugging me is all the snow scenes on the commercials. Where the hell was that? Is that only on the PC?

There's some snow when you go to Orzammar.

Chigworthy

01-26-2010, 06:45 AM

There's some snow when you go to Orzammar.

Not for me. Also, the commercials were pretty much all snow:

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-iFrHRaH0Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-iFrHRaH0Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

Where was this epic, snowy battlefield?

CountryBob

01-26-2010, 07:10 AM

Never seen that before - I guess it was just part of a commercial. Pretty Sweet!

Willmore

01-26-2010, 07:10 AM

Not for me. Also, the commercials were pretty much all snow:

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-iFrHRaH0Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-iFrHRaH0Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

Where was this epic, snowy battlefield?

Well, there are 3 potential Dragon fights in the game. None of them look like that. It's just an ad.

Chigworthy

01-26-2010, 04:22 PM

Well, there are 3 potential Dragon fights in the game. None of them look like that. It's just an ad.

It just seems odd that they would stage a scene in this epic snowy environment, then never have you reach the snow.

weekapaugjz

01-26-2010, 05:24 PM

i'm kinda stuck right now. i've been to all of the major areas and have the support of elves, dwarves, and humans for the fight against the blight. there are some side missions, but i hate the time it takes traveling back and forth between all of the places. i think the major quest still left is the urn of the sacred ashes. where the fuck do i go to get this? when this is complete will it open up more places on the map?

Willmore

01-27-2010, 07:34 AM

angrymissy

02-13-2010, 11:40 AM

I am so fucking addicted to this game right now. SO SO AWESOME. Gigantic expansion coming out next month. I almost didn't like this game the first few hours, but it is really perfection, and some of the best dialogue ever when your party members chitchat while you're walking around.

weekapaugjz

02-13-2010, 12:39 PM

I agree about the first couple hours of the game. I think I was hooked the first mission after ostergar. What are you playing through as? I loved the conversations between morrigan and alistair.

STC-Dub

02-13-2010, 06:42 PM

Finally got it and started playing this week. Very good game.

underdog

02-13-2010, 06:52 PM

So this game gets better after the beginning? The fucking dialog is killing me. I just started playing today, and I already almost sealed it back up and sent it back. I'm going to keep playing though, especially after reading other people had the same issue.

STC-Dub

02-13-2010, 07:33 PM

It does start slow. I am not saying it is perfect or anything as the story slows things down some, but it is an enjoyable game and worth sticking with.

angrymissy

02-13-2010, 08:19 PM

I agree about the first couple hours of the game. I think I was hooked the first mission after ostergar. What are you playing through as? I loved the conversations between morrigan and alistair.

Rogue Noble Human Female. When you have Dog in the party, the morrigan/dog convos are great too

CountryBob

02-16-2010, 04:18 AM

Played it twice - up to date on the DLC - just waiting until the next expansion hits and I am back in!

angrymissy

02-16-2010, 07:55 AM

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/12/6/633957314235024415-enchantment.jpg

CountryBob

02-16-2010, 09:49 AM

Haha - Enchantment!

angrymissy

03-15-2010, 10:47 AM

Giant Expansion coming out tomorrow. $40!!! I loved this game so I'll shell out for it though.

CountryBob

03-15-2010, 10:54 AM

Sweet!

Chigworthy

03-15-2010, 05:31 PM

Maybe it will pull me back in. I loved the first playthrough, but haven't been able to commit to a second one.

Death Metal Moe

03-15-2010, 05:42 PM

Pffft, you want addiction and endless game play?

http://grindingtovalhalla.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/wow.jpg

Also comes with a free 'Shut in' trial.

Chigworthy

03-15-2010, 05:59 PM

Pffft, you want addiction and endless game play?

http://grindingtovalhalla.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/wow.jpg

Also comes with a free 'Shut in' trial.

I've got a 70 warrior collecting dust for the last 2 years.

Death Metal Moe

03-15-2010, 06:14 PM

I've got a 70 warrior collecting dust for the last 2 years.

Well the level cap is 80 now...

nate1000

03-22-2010, 06:01 AM

Cured the Arl and Recaptured the Circle. Need to talk to the elves and drarves, but everytime I try I am met by a group of men sent by Loghain, who kick my ass. I think I need to do some of these side missions to level up first (currently at 11).

CountryBob

03-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Yeah I would do all of the side quests in each town/area to level up good - and I hope you havent forgot about ENCHANTMENT!

Death Metal Moe

03-22-2010, 01:09 PM

What's your DPS at?

Willmore

03-23-2010, 07:19 AM

Yeah I would do all of the side quests in each town/area to level up good - and I hope you havent forgot about ENCHANTMENT!

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/12/6/633957314235024415-enchantment.jpg

angrymissy

03-23-2010, 07:32 AM

Best scene in the game when you find ENCHANTMENT covered in blood in that room with all the dead ogres and stuff

CountryBob

03-23-2010, 09:13 AM

Has anyone played the expansion pack yet?

weekapaugjz

03-23-2010, 09:14 AM

Best scene in the game when you find ENCHANTMENT covered in blood in that room with all the dead ogres and stuff

i LOLZ'd at that.

nate1000

03-23-2010, 09:42 AM

Yeah I would do all of the side quests in each town/area to level up good - and I hope you havent forgot about ENCHANTMENT!

Where is Enchantment?

weekapaugjz

03-23-2010, 09:45 AM

Where is Enchantment?

the midget in your camp who sells stuff's retarded son. he will enchant certain weapons that have spots for runes. you collect the runes throughout the game.

CountryBob

03-23-2010, 10:49 AM

Yeah you find them on a bridge leading into one of the towns - then they end up in your party camp. The kid is somewhat screwed up and gets so damn excited when you want enchantment.

nate1000

03-24-2010, 05:54 AM

Aw, shit- I think I told him to go F himself.

nate1000

03-25-2010, 05:14 AM

Found that little retard last night right in camp where he was supposed to be. Guess I didn't blow it. Look out Ferelden, I gots me some enchantments!