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Dragon Age Thread - Where is your maker now?

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    Santa ClaustrophobiaSanta Claustrophobia Ho Ho Ho Disconnecting from Xbox LIVERegistered User regular
    RT800 wrote: »
    If that trend continues, the next blight should last about a month, tops.

    Confirmed, next blight begins, ends in single DLC episode opening cutscene.

    The rest of it is a nug farming simulator.

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    JOE_1967JOE_1967 Registered User regular
    RT800 wrote: »
    If that trend continues, the next blight should last about a month, tops.

    Confirmed, next blight begins, ends in single DLC episode opening cutscene.

    The rest of it is a nug farming simulator.

    I ... would buy that DLC.

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    BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    edited September 2014
    RT800 wrote: »
    If that trend continues, the next blight should last about a month, tops.

    Confirmed, next blight begins, ends in single DLC episode opening cutscene.

    The rest of it is a nug farming simulator.
    God... A modern Chao garden mini game. I could get behind that in a big way.

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    envoy1envoy1 the old continentRegistered User regular
    This has probably already been announced, but I've not followed very carefully. Will the Keep be launched before the launch of DA:I itself?

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    DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    envoy1 wrote: »
    This has probably already been announced, but I've not followed very carefully. Will the Keep be launched before the launch of DA:I itself?

    Yeah. Bioware said their goal is to have the Keep up and running before the game is released so everyone can go right in with their save state.

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    Foolish ChaosFoolish Chaos Registered User regular
    Replaying DA2

    Forgot all this "is the maker real" nonsense. There is only one mystery in the dragon age universe that I care about
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    JOE_1967JOE_1967 Registered User regular
    Replaying DA2

    Forgot all this "is the maker real" nonsense. There is only one mystery in the dragon age universe that I care about
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    Maybe the one is actually the answer to the other?

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    CaptainNemoCaptainNemo Registered User regular
    Replaying DA2

    Forgot all this "is the maker real" nonsense. There is only one mystery in the dragon age universe that I care about
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    Oh man.

    What if that's a secret party member like
    Loghain or Death's Hand?

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    SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    So, basically, throne of baal's new character? (I have no idea who that 2nd character is)

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    ShimshaiShimshai Flush with Success! Isle of EmeraldRegistered User regular
    Character from Jade Empire.

    Steam/Origin: Shimshai

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    BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    Replaying DA2[...]

    I am too. I'm going through and mopping up all of the trophies I missed. I'm even seeing some content I've never seen before.

    I'm not really attached at all to gamer points or trophies, but it's an excuse to go in and play more Dragon Age. It's a good thing, too. I got dicked over by a bug that kept the Supplier trophy from popping after collecting all of the stupid crafting resources. If I was really hoping for that platinum trophy, I would be pretty pissed right now. But as it is, I'm content with having actually completed the task.

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    XeddicusXeddicus Registered User regular
    They need to post a step by step in-detail guide about the keep or let me in already, their save importing or lack of it makes no sense at the moment with the information I have from stuff like the video from PAX. You can't import. Except you can from the cloud. So they're importing DA:O and DA:2 into the cloud, then into Frostbite, but you can't upload your save file into the cloud manually? Or can you? You need DA2 installed or no? If you can convert the old flags to the new Keep format then into DA: Frostbite use that magic on my save file. But if not, blarghwarrble.

    I need this to come out already.

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    SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    It's not like it'll matter until DAI comes out anyway, and they're going to release it before then anyway

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    CaptainNemoCaptainNemo Registered User regular
    Xeddicus wrote: »
    They need to post a step by step in-detail guide about the keep or let me in already, their save importing or lack of it makes no sense at the moment with the information I have from stuff like the video from PAX. You can't import. Except you can from the cloud. So they're importing DA:O and DA:2 into the cloud, then into Frostbite, but you can't upload your save file into the cloud manually? Or can you? You need DA2 installed or no? If you can convert the old flags to the new Keep format then into DA: Frostbite use that magic on my save file. But if not, blarghwarrble.

    I need this to come out already.

    Basically, the Keep is a giant checklist of what you would want the world state of Inquisition to be. As far as I know, you don't need either of the last two games to use it to it's full potential.

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    XeddicusXeddicus Registered User regular
    Yeah, that's pretty clear and rather neat. It's just avoiding the 300 checkboxes is fuzzy. I realize they'll be plenty of time, I just realized they had still forgotten my beta invite and went looking into it again. :P

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    BRIAN BLESSEDBRIAN BLESSED Maybe you aren't SPEAKING LOUDLY ENOUGHHH Registered User regular
    edited September 2014
    Xeddicus wrote: »
    They need to post a step by step in-detail guide about the keep or let me in already, their save importing or lack of it makes no sense at the moment with the information I have from stuff like the video from PAX. You can't import. Except you can from the cloud. So they're importing DA:O and DA:2 into the cloud, then into Frostbite, but you can't upload your save file into the cloud manually? Or can you? You need DA2 installed or no? If you can convert the old flags to the new Keep format then into DA: Frostbite use that magic on my save file. But if not, blarghwarrble.

    I need this to come out already.

    Because of the engine change, there's no direct save file transfer function. The Keep is a save file generator that tracks your registered games, DLC, Achievements and Characters that you uploaded to the BSN.
    Pretty simple stuff.

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    HardtargetHardtarget There Are Four Lights VancouverRegistered User regular
    "Welcome to the Dragon Age Keep"

    omg omg

    "The Keep is Undergoing Maintenance, Please Check Back Soon."

    fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

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    DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    At this point I don't think I'm getting my invite until it goes live.

    And I registered as soon as it was announced.

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    FawstFawst The road to awe.Registered User regular
    I was all bummed out when I saw that link in the OP yesterday only to find out it's in a beta state. Bleh.

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    BRIAN BLESSEDBRIAN BLESSED Maybe you aren't SPEAKING LOUDLY ENOUGHHH Registered User regular
    Yeah beta signups are also closed, so

    It's all over >:

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    SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    I didn't even sign up—fiddling around setting world states would just worsen the wait. It's just some vague future date now, so when the Keep opens up the week before, then it'll be Real Time.

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    htmhtm Registered User regular
    Fun presentation on DA:I eye candy. It says it's a gameplay demo, but it's really an overview of the game's art direction. If nothing else, watch from about :40 to about 2:30 for the epic Frostbite porn.

    Being excited about the graphics in a BioWare game is a new experience. I can't ever remember them shipping a cutting-edge 3D engine before.


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    BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    BioWare has officially released details for the Inquisitor's specializations.

    Mage:
    • Knight Enchanter — These rare mages received special dispensation from the Chantry to serve in battle. They summon blades from the Fade and are experts in protection and defense.
    • Necromancer — These mages specialize in binding the spirits that are drawn to death. They can put the fear of death into enemies, bring spirits to fight on their behalf, and even cause devastating explosions when their enemies die.
    • Rift Mage — These mages draw upon the force of the Fade, either pulling matter from the Fade to attack or twisting the Veil itself into a weapon to stagger or crush their enemies.

    Warrior:
    • Champion — These powerful defenders protect their allies from harm, standing strong against devastating blows with expert training and fierce determination. Enemies can't kill them—and usually can't survive them.
    • Reaver — As the battle gets bloodier, these vicious and deadly warriors get even more brutal. Hurting them just makes them mad, a mistake most enemies don't live to repeat.
    • Templar — These unrelenting warriors specialize in fighting mages and demons. No enemy's magic can withstand them, and they inspire and protect their allies with their righteous power.

    Rogue:
    • Artificer — These specialists control the battlefield with deadly traps. Neither they nor their explosive mines are ever where the enemy expects them to be.
    • Assassin — Any rogue can kill a target, but assassins make death into an art form. They specialize in quick, deadly kills that let them slide back into the shadows undetected, or indirect kills that eliminate targets while the assassin is safely away.
    • Tempest — These unpredictable experts specialize in using alchemical mixtures that wreathe them in frost or flame. Fast, chaotic, and possibly mad, they wade into the fight and dare enemies to face the storm.

    Looks like I'll probably be rolling a Knight Enchanter for my first play through.

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    SorceSorce Not ThereRegistered User regular
    Tempest is an elemental dual-wielder?

    Hellooo Snap Freeze.

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    Blackbird SR-71CBlackbird SR-71C Registered User regular
    Sorce wrote: »
    Tempest is an elemental dual-wielder?

    Hellooo Snap Freeze.

    Now you're just setting up expectations that can't possible be fulfilled :P

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    Santa ClaustrophobiaSanta Claustrophobia Ho Ho Ho Disconnecting from Xbox LIVERegistered User regular
    What about the DLC where you get killed by your mentor, but have to go through the afterlife and then kill the Maker to be returned to life so you can take revenge and save the world?

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    SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    God I hope Rift Mage includes Force Mage abilities, or alternatively, that Force Magic is just a normal tree.

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    ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    Sorce wrote: »
    Tempest is an elemental dual-wielder?

    Hellooo Snap Freeze.
    if i don't have to futz around with potions this is it this is the one

    if i do

    well looks like i'm an assassin

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    Foolish ChaosFoolish Chaos Registered User regular
    I've always felt like they should let you spend your specialization points on something other than a specialization

    Just because most of the spec's are very polarizing

    Take DA:O mage. Up until level 7 you could just be having a good time throwing fireballs and hitting people with rock fists. And then you get to choose how you want to advance your class and your choices are: super healer, shape changer, or BLOOD MAGE.

    Let each normal tree have a cool passive slot you can dump a spec point in, or something

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    RainfallRainfall Registered User regular
    I've always felt like they should let you spend your specialization points on something other than a specialization

    Just because most of the spec's are very polarizing

    Take DA:O mage. Up until level 7 you could just be having a good time throwing fireballs and hitting people with rock fists. And then you get to choose how you want to advance your class and your choices are: super healer, shape changer, or BLOOD MAGE.

    Let each normal tree have a cool passive slot you can dump a spec point in, or something

    Nah, they are completely changing specs this time around and how they interact with the classes. You only get one specialization, and that will have impact on in character interactions and plot events.

    I hope the Tempest is awesome because it sounds awesome and I'm sick of Assassin being the best specialization.

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    FencingsaxFencingsax It is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understanding GNU Terry PratchettRegistered User regular
    edited September 2014
    Either Knight Enchanter or Rifter first go through.

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    Foolish ChaosFoolish Chaos Registered User regular
    Rainfall wrote: »
    I've always felt like they should let you spend your specialization points on something other than a specialization

    Just because most of the spec's are very polarizing

    Take DA:O mage. Up until level 7 you could just be having a good time throwing fireballs and hitting people with rock fists. And then you get to choose how you want to advance your class and your choices are: super healer, shape changer, or BLOOD MAGE.

    Let each normal tree have a cool passive slot you can dump a spec point in, or something

    Nah, they are completely changing specs this time around and how they interact with the classes. You only get one specialization, and that will have impact on in character interactions and plot events.

    Well, that definitely blows up my idea, but doesn't solve my problem with spec's anyway. Not that its a huge problem, but sometimes when I play these kinds of games, I just want to play a warrior. Not a champion, blood drinker, or mage killer.

    That said, I would rather they improve the impact that your specialization has on the game than not, which it sounds like they are doing.

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    ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    knight enchanter sounds so good

    i'm a guy who did a whole run of skyrim using summoned weapons and defense spells

    my body is ready

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    Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    Still waiting to see necromancer and knight enchanter in action.

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    NotoriusBENNotoriusBEN Registered User regular
    Necromancers get explosions when enemies die?

    Hello Corpslosion, my old friend. Because sometimes, the outside of something isn't *quite* as interesting as the inside of that something...

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    RainfallRainfall Registered User regular
    Rainfall wrote: »
    I've always felt like they should let you spend your specialization points on something other than a specialization

    Just because most of the spec's are very polarizing

    Take DA:O mage. Up until level 7 you could just be having a good time throwing fireballs and hitting people with rock fists. And then you get to choose how you want to advance your class and your choices are: super healer, shape changer, or BLOOD MAGE.

    Let each normal tree have a cool passive slot you can dump a spec point in, or something

    Nah, they are completely changing specs this time around and how they interact with the classes. You only get one specialization, and that will have impact on in character interactions and plot events.

    Well, that definitely blows up my idea, but doesn't solve my problem with spec's anyway. Not that its a huge problem, but sometimes when I play these kinds of games, I just want to play a warrior. Not a champion, blood drinker, or mage killer.

    That said, I would rather they improve the impact that your specialization has on the game than not, which it sounds like they are doing.

    Eh, it sounds to me like Champion, Assassin, and Rift Mage(since the Inquisitor already has rift related powers) are the core-class extensions. It shouldn't be too bad!

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    EtiowsaEtiowsa Registered User regular
    Necromancers get explosions when enemies die?

    Hello Corpslosion, my old friend. Because sometimes, the outside of something isn't *quite* as interesting as the inside of that something...

    That isn't really anything new though, is it? Walking bomb has been in the game since DA:O.

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    SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    Arcane Warrior was powerful but dull, so count me unexcited for Knight Enchanter unless they reveal something radically awesome about it.

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    BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    Arcane Warrior was powerful but dull, so count me unexcited for Knight Enchanter unless they reveal something radically awesome about it.
    They specifically said that it would be "less tanky" in the Raptor Q&A.

    Q: Could you elaborate on the theme and mechanics of the Knight Enchanters? Is there a particular playstyle or party role you envisioned, and is this specialization similar to the Arcane Warrior from DA:O?
    A: Yeah, you know what: yes, I can. The Knight Enchanters were designed to let mages get up close and personal and the abilities in that tree encourage you to do so, including the ability to be effective at melee ranges. They're different from Arcane Warriors, though. Less tanky. (Mike Laidlaw)

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    Santa ClaustrophobiaSanta Claustrophobia Ho Ho Ho Disconnecting from Xbox LIVERegistered User regular
    Well, a Bradley Fighting Vehicle isn't exactly a tank, either. But it's still armoured up and just as much of a target.

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