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  • EgosEgos Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Olivaw wrote: »

    I imagine real life dwarfs have a short fuse about not being included

    For some reason I'd imagine if I was a height lacking individual I would relate more to halflings than dwarves...maybe because halflings seem like they have more variation.

    The only thing I wouldn't be happy about is the obligatory hairy feet.

    Of course halflings arent option, but just saying 8-)

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  • Jubal77Jubal77 Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Anyone try any of the console versions yet? Any word on load times, graphics etc?

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  • MeetVinceTheScoutMeetVinceTheScout Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I didn't buy the deluxe edition. I guess that makes me a cheapass?

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  • Shorn Scrotum ManShorn Scrotum Man Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    The console controls look almost identical to the Mass Effect controls, right down to a radial menu setup. If you liked the Mass Effect controls, you'll probably be fine with these.

    Let's pretend I haven't played Mass Effect. God, I just called down the mob on myself, didn't I? D:

    So basically, controls will be decent but not quite as good. Hmmm. Choices.

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  • Silas BrownSilas Brown That's hobo style. Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    It is driving me nuts realizing there is a fucking RPG feast waiting for me at home.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    It's up!

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  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I'd really like to hear reports about how the games control on PS3 and XBox. I'd like to get it for my PS3 if I could, but if the console controls suck I guess I could get it for PC.

    If you have the option DO NOT get this for the console. Just don't. The interface system that you get on the PC is so far and away different from the console version, that it feels like I am playing a different (better) game. If you must get the console version - no sweat the content is the same (and it probably loads faster), but the graphical upgrade (AA is a MUST) and the too slick for words interface will make the PC version so much easier and enjoyable. Being able to pause the game and issue MULTIPLE orders at once on the PC will help you immensely (and I'm curious why this wasn't on the console, as its what Mass Effect was able to do).

    Plus you can take wicked screenshots of Alistair decapitating someone!

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  • EndomaticEndomatic Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I got it.

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  • EgosEgos Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    About Gametrailers:

    That Dwarf at 5:00 is epically creepy

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    The console controls look almost identical to the Mass Effect controls, right down to a radial menu setup. If you liked the Mass Effect controls, you'll probably be fine with these.

    Let's pretend I haven't played Mass Effect. God, I just called down the mob on myself, didn't I? D:

    So basically, controls will be decent but not quite as good. Hmmm. Choices.

    For a console, the controls will be fine, but if you compare them to the PC version that has about 125 more possible input toggles (because of the keyboard), it's a totally different control experience.

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    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • Jubal77Jubal77 Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Egos wrote: »
    Olivaw wrote: »

    I imagine real life dwarfs have a short fuse about not being included


    The only thing I wouldn't be happy about is the obligatory hairy feet.

    At least the feet would be warm for those middle of the night cuddles... :winky:

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  • maraxus94maraxus94 Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Anyone having issues unlocking the game with steam?

    It would rush straight to 100% unlock for me within a second, but not actually do anything until I restarted the client.

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  • The Rocking MThe Rocking M Brisbane, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    OK so unlike everyone else the decryption zipped through really fast on mine but it won't run. So naturally i restart steam only thing is steam won't work too :(.

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  • MeetVinceTheScoutMeetVinceTheScout Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    27% decrypted.

    This is going to be the shit.

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  • EndomaticEndomatic Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Where does one redeem the code for the extra stuff?

    Is it online somewhere, or in the game?
    Do you go to EA's site or the retailers?

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  • Dr.ObliviousDr.Oblivious Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Grrrr, the PC I made previously from the character creator isn't loading. I guess I'll have to try to recreate him.

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  • EgosEgos Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Jubal77 wrote: »
    Egos wrote: »
    Olivaw wrote: »

    I imagine real life dwarfs have a short fuse about not being included


    The only thing I wouldn't be happy about is the obligatory hairy feet.

    At least the feet would be warm for those middle of the night cuddles... :winky:

    heheh yeah its not an inately bad thing just not that attractive :)

    And the DWARF LOVING IN THE GAMETRAILERS ISN'T AS EXPLICIT AS I WAS HOPING ! :evil:

    Looks I'm going to have make a run-through as my Dragon Age Journey character Funky to get all the loving.

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  • CJTheranCJTheran Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    81% unlocked come on move faster.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Ugh. Why do you have to use the horrible Social Site to redeem your codes? The way that thing works, there's a 90% chance it will time out after I submit the code, the code will be used up, but the item won't unlock.

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  • AybaraAybara Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Anyone having problems activating their additional content on the social site? I think the site shut down. ;p

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  • NargorothRiPNargorothRiP Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    yeah the social site is being hammered so hard that i cant even redeem the code. tried twice and it timed out. hope it didnt eat it.

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  • EgosEgos Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Ugh. Why do you have to use the horrible Social Site to redeem your codes? The way that thing works, there's a 90% chance it will time out after I submit the code, the code will be used up, but the item won't unlock.

    Curse you Social Site! CURSE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
    seriously the social site sucks..

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  • RamiRami Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    The site has been running like crap since sunday or so. I can login but sometimes it takes a minute or two.

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  • HardtargetHardtarget There Are Four Lights VancouverRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    oh god it's decrypting sooo slooow

    also on the steam version i have the pre-order key but why do I have 2 game CD keys ??

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  • HozHoz Cool Cat Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    27% decrypted.

    This is going to be the shit.
    The new shit.

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  • HavelockHavelock Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    It is driving me nuts realizing there is a fucking RPG feast waiting for me at home.

    You and me both.

    I'm going to be biting my fingers off at the knuckles on the metro ride home.

    Also, for the additional content, even if it's Steam or Store bought, you have to use the Social Site?

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  • LuqLuq Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Time to remote in to my home PC and start the decryption so it's absolutely ready when I get home.

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  • PancakePancake Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    99% is a cruel joke.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Egos wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Ugh. Why do you have to use the horrible Social Site to redeem your codes? The way that thing works, there's a 90% chance it will time out after I submit the code, the code will be used up, but the item won't unlock.

    Curse you Social Site! CURSE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
    seriously the social site sucks..
    Just let me put the code in ingame :( I don't want none of this Dragon Age: Facebook crap.

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  • PantsBPantsB Fake Thomas Jefferson Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Is there a decent PC vs Console consensus? My gaming machine is a two years old but looks like it could easily handle the specs. I played Mass Effect on the 360 and didn't regret it but I played Fallout on the 360 and did regret it because of lack of mods. Any thoughts?

    ed
    So PC?

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  • WassermeloneWassermelone Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I don't know why anyone would preorder it. I walked over to best buy at 10:15 and picked up the collector's edition. We also chatted up one of the people at Gamestop and got the preorder bonus.

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  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Hardtarget wrote: »
    oh god it's decrypting sooo slooow

    also on the steam version i have the pre-order key but why do I have 2 game CD keys ??

    Because you were meant to give one to me so I can get my woman playing this. Obviously.
    Is there a decent PC vs Console consensus?

    If you have a choice. PC. That is what every reviewer and those who have played both have said. It's not just a graphical difference. The interface (even the layout of the codex) is INFINITELY better. On the console I had to scroll all around the codex to find new entries - on the PC it is all laid bare in nice glowy numbered notes so I know not only what I haven't read, but how many of each Codex entry I'm meant to find.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    PantsB wrote: »
    Is there a decent PC vs Console consensus? My gaming machine is a two years old but looks like it could easily handle the specs. I played Mass Effect on the 360 and didn't regret it but I played Fallout on the 360 and did regret it because of lack of mods. Any thoughts?
    Get it on the PC or forever regret it when the rest of us are talking about the totally awesome user-made content.

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  • RamiRami Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    PantsB wrote: »
    Is there a decent PC vs Console consensus? My gaming machine is a two years old but looks like it could easily handle the specs. I played Mass Effect on the 360 and didn't regret it but I played Fallout on the 360 and did regret it because of lack of mods. Any thoughts?

    There's been one on pretty much every page.

    Basically, get the PC version if it will run it.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    PantsB wrote: »
    Is there a decent PC vs Console consensus? My gaming machine is a two years old but looks like it could easily handle the specs. I played Mass Effect on the 360 and didn't regret it but I played Fallout on the 360 and did regret it because of lack of mods. Any thoughts?

    Most people are saying PC, because of the controls and the fact that it plays more like BG2, and less like Mass Effect, while the console versions control scheme and camera create an opposite effect (more like Mass Effect, less like BG2).

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    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • Iron WeaselIron Weasel Dillon! You son of a bitch!Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    If your PC can handle it, you should be playing that version.

    By all accounts, the console versions are fine, but the optimal DA experience is on the PC.

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  • redxxiiredxxii Persona Non Grata Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Popped out to the local Gamestop during my lunch break to pick up a copy, got the manual in my jacket pocket and the game on the floorboards of my car. Only 4 more hours to go... stupid working-for-a-living!

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Which, I might add, is a breath of fresh air after ME, JE and KoToR, who's optimal playing experience was definitely on the console.

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    Sagroth wrote: »
    Oh c'mon FyreWulff, no one's gonna pay to visit Uranus.
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  • Cynic JesterCynic Jester Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YES.

    EA unlocked the game way early for europeans. Playing this shit right now. None of the DLC stuff yet though, nor exclusives from the Deluxe, but what fucking ever. This will fuck me up good. No sleep tonight.

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  • RamiRami Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Wait, on steam or on EAs shitty download service?

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