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  • BarrabasBarrabas Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

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  • -Loki--Loki- Don't pee in my mouth and tell me it's raining. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    There's no 'set', but there are all of the pieces (except boots, I think), of varying levels, scattered around. I actually had Alistair in Warden armour with a Templar helmet for a while. Looked badass.

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  • StigmaStigma Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

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  • RanadielRanadiel Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    The available Templar Armor is bullshit because if you look at NPC Templar models, you can clearly see that they have unique gloves that look nothing like anything else in the game. Assuming that, there's probably a fully made "set" - it's just not made available.

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  • Torso BoyTorso Boy Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Starting my second game, and chose the City Elf origin. I gotta say, it was awesome.

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  • RanadielRanadiel Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Torso Boy wrote: »
    Starting my second game, and chose the City Elf origin. I gotta say, it was awesome.

    Hope you played a female. If not, remake and start over as it is clearly the best origin for female characters.

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  • -Loki--Loki- Don't pee in my mouth and tell me it's raining. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Stigma wrote: »
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

    Leliana hitting then with Arrow of Slaying, or a mage hitting them with Mana Clash, is sufficient. Leave Alistair for the tanking. If you must, get him Holy Smite from the Templar line and stun a mage with it, and have someone else kill it. You're better off having Mr Tanky Tank do what he's good at.

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  • CorehealerCorehealer The Apothecary The softer edge of the universe.Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Ranadiel wrote: »
    The available Templar Armor is bullshit because if you look at NPC Templar models, you can clearly see that they have unique gloves that look nothing like anything else in the game. Assuming that, there's probably a fully made "set" - it's just not made available.

    In regards to Templar gear:
    There are 2 places to get definate Templar gear:

    - Faryn the "Previously Owned" Armor merchant outside of Orzammar, right side, one of the only humans there is outside. He sells a few good armor pieces for reasonable prices, with the Templar Knight Commander Chestpiece being sold at 27g.
    By itself, excellent stats, excellent look and stuff to say the least, although you need like 38 strength and the Templar specialization to wear it.
    Faryn also sells a set of "Chevalier's Gloves", basically gloves once worn by an Orlesian high knight, for 3ish gold. They have no stats but are decently armored, setless and look, in my opinion, the most like gloves the Templars wear in terms of colour.

    - In the Circle of Magi Tower, around the late second or early third floor, before the sloth demon, there are possessed templars who attack you. You can kill them and, on my first runthrough, the first templar I killed dropped the Templar Helm, also setless, statless and very concealing of the face but indeed a match for the chestpiece. I assume one helm will always drop off at least one of them.

    There are no boots in the set and there are no gloves in the set, to my knowledge. There is also, apparently non DLC Black Templar gear which is also apparently in a set of it's own. I have no idea how or where to aquire it and have no idea how good it is, but I've seen screenshots of it and it looks sick. Such as this one:

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    I assume it's a mod so I guess that means PC only, we'll see.
    And for both templar chestpieces, boot animations are replaced with a standard plate overlay that fits in under the dress of the suit so it doesn't matter what you put under there. :P

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  • RanadielRanadiel Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    That particular set of Black Templar armor I've heard was player made, a part of a mod available only to the PC community. Unsure though, I think I remember Pancake mentioning it once.

    There are Templar gloves - and by that I mean Templars wear unique gloves you can't find anywhere in game. It's dumb that they aren't available and Templar and Knight Commander isn't part of a full set that the player can aquire, since it is easily one of the most unique and best looking armor sets in the game.

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  • TalithTalith 変態という名の紳士 Miami, FLRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Ranadiel wrote: »
    That particular set of Black Templar armor I've heard was player made, a part of a mod available only to the PC community. Unsure though, I think I remember Pancake mentioning it once.

    Here is a shot of my Morrigan strutting about in the armor.
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  • DozingDragonDozingDragon Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    -Loki- wrote: »
    I wonder how DLC will be handled after Awakening. Expand the world post-Awakening or add more to the base game?

    They say they have a two year DLC plan, so I wouldn't be surprised if there was some of both.

    Speaking of DLC, RtO has been taken down due to a bug (connected to the update also released for the 360 today) that locks some people out of selecting specializations.

    So 360 users, don't download the update unless you're feeling lucky, and since it only fixed some issues with DLC achievements, it isn't that crucial either.

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  • Greg USNGreg USN Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    the DLC achievement made me smile

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Woo! 1000/1000! I think I'm done with this game for a while now. I have like 50 other games to get started on.

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  • tofutofu Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Is there a mod that makes light armor look cool yet?

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  • StigmaStigma Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    -Loki- wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

    Leliana hitting then with Arrow of Slaying, or a mage hitting them with Mana Clash, is sufficient. Leave Alistair for the tanking. If you must, get him Holy Smite from the Templar line and stun a mage with it, and have someone else kill it. You're better off having Mr Tanky Tank do what he's good at.

    Oh I completely understand. I'm just in a luxurious position of having my Warden be a better tank than Al. So my character grabs the initial wave, Alistair walks through and kills the mage, then starts performing tank rituals from behind the fight. The baddies get 'squished'

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  • akesoakeso Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Stigma wrote: »
    -Loki- wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

    Leliana hitting then with Arrow of Slaying, or a mage hitting them with Mana Clash, is sufficient. Leave Alistair for the tanking. If you must, get him Holy Smite from the Templar line and stun a mage with it, and have someone else kill it. You're better off having Mr Tanky Tank do what he's good at.

    Oh I completely understand. I'm just in a luxurious position of having my Warden be a better tank than Al. So my character grabs the initial wave, Alistair walks through and kills the mage, then starts performing tank rituals from behind the fight. The baddies get 'squished'

    2 tanks?
    Your parties damage output must be ass.

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  • WatcherqWatcherq Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Stigma wrote: »
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

    For me, it is combo of Crushing Prison and Petrify on mages. Most can't resist both spells. My warriors will handle the tough physical ones but for me, I still prefer mage vs mage long range spell duel. :P.

    Near the finale:
    In Fort Drakon, on the second floor, where there is an enemy mage + 2xOgre (Alpha). I sent each of my warrior to each Ogre while by two mages did a 2 vs 1 on the Emissary. They killed the Emissary before either of my warrior had finished the Ogre

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  • XeddicusXeddicus Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    akeso wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    -Loki- wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Barrabas wrote: »
    Stigma wrote: »
    Is there a full set of Templar armor? I've only found the odd piece.

    Well, by decked out I really just mean the breast plate really. I think it looks pretty complete by itself. I'd have to double check but I don't believe you can see a change in the model when you put on boots. I also had the helmet, but I don't like giving my characters helmets.

    I was just thinking about a 'mages fucking DIE' set bonus.

    Speaking of mages dying. It's great to have a tactic set up that has Alistair bull rush every mage he sees, and/or Leliana saving the arrow of slaying for the mages she sees.

    Leliana hitting then with Arrow of Slaying, or a mage hitting them with Mana Clash, is sufficient. Leave Alistair for the tanking. If you must, get him Holy Smite from the Templar line and stun a mage with it, and have someone else kill it. You're better off having Mr Tanky Tank do what he's good at.

    Oh I completely understand. I'm just in a luxurious position of having my Warden be a better tank than Al. So my character grabs the initial wave, Alistair walks through and kills the mage, then starts performing tank rituals from behind the fight. The baddies get 'squished'

    2 tanks?
    Your parties damage output must be ass.

    Well not like there's an enrage timer on any of the fights. Whereas dying is annoying. I kind of off tanked as an Arcane Warrior and did fine.

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  • Sunday_AssassinSunday_Assassin Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Watcherq wrote: »
    Near the finale:
    In Fort Drakon, on the second floor, where there is an enemy mage + 2xOgre (Alpha). I sent each of my warrior to each Ogre while by two mages did a 2 vs 1 on the Emissary. They killed the Emissary before either of my warrior had finished the Ogre

    That's hardly surprising. Emissaries are usually 1/2 hit kills once you spot them. Especially with other mages.

    Never came across an ogre that didn't require a fair bit of hacking and slashing to put down.

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  • JintorJintor Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    So you kids seen this thing my friend cooked up yet?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeawqKzEVM&feature=player_embedded

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  • WatcherqWatcherq Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Watcherq wrote: »
    Near the finale:
    In Fort Drakon, on the second floor, where there is an enemy mage + 2xOgre (Alpha). I sent each of my warrior to each Ogre while by two mages did a 2 vs 1 on the Emissary. They killed the Emissary before either of my warrior had finished the Ogre

    That's hardly surprising. Emissaries are usually 1/2 hit kills once you spot them. Especially with other mages.

    Never came across an ogre that didn't require a fair bit of hacking and slashing to put down.

    Yeah. I had to help out one of my warrior when he was grabbed by the Ogre. BTW, what is the best spell in that case besides Stone Fist?

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  • Mostlyjoe13Mostlyjoe13 Evil, Evil, Jump for joy! Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    It was a really short DLC I know...but man did that fell go taking down that guy again. I was happier about getting Duncan's gear. If I wasn't a Mage I would have equiped those suckers right away.

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  • Toxic PickleToxic Pickle Thash grape! Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Watcherq wrote: »
    Yeah. I had to help out one of my warrior when he was grabbed by the Ogre. BTW, what is the best spell in that case besides Stone Fist?

    Pretty much any spell that stuns or paralyzes will do the trick. The tier 1 cold spell (winter's bite or something?) works sometimes, and cone of cold works pretty much always except you're likely going to freeze your ally as well (still better than having him punched to death). Paralyze, sleep, all those kinds of spells will work potentially, if they aren't resisted.

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  • ButtcleftButtcleft Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Jintor wrote: »
    So you kids seen this thing my friend cooked up yet?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeawqKzEVM&feature=player_embedded

    It started out stupid, but god this was worth watching.

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  • Iron WeaselIron Weasel Dillon! You son of a bitch!Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Buttcleft wrote: »
    Jintor wrote: »
    So you kids seen this thing my friend cooked up yet?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeawqKzEVM&feature=player_embedded

    It started out stupid, but god this was worth watching.
    I said this in the SE++ thread, but the bit where he runs up and delivers the slap is awesome.

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  • DeaderinredDeaderinred Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    that is utterly fantastic, i would pay cold hard cash for the slap.

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  • HamjuHamju Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    "....WOW!"

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  • TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited January 2010
    The part in that clip from Ostagar where the scared warden takes a step back and the warden behind him puts a hand on his shoulder is one of my favourite parts of the game.

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  • Toxic PickleToxic Pickle Thash grape! Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    The part in that clip from Ostagar where the scared warden takes a step back and the warden behind him puts a hand on his shoulder is one of my favourite parts of the game.

    Was that a Warden? I thought it looked like the freaked out guy who was laying on a stretcher in the camp. The one who talks all crazy.

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  • TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited January 2010
    The part in that clip from Ostagar where the scared warden takes a step back and the warden behind him puts a hand on his shoulder is one of my favourite parts of the game.

    Was that a Warden? I thought it looked like the freaked out guy who was laying on a stretcher in the camp. The one who talks all crazy.

    Well I thought they were wardens anyway.

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  • Eat it You Nasty Pig.Eat it You Nasty Pig. tell homeland security 'we are the bomb'Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    man, why don't games have big head mode anymore

    also the "shave alistair" one got me, for some reason

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    The part in that clip from Ostagar where the scared warden takes a step back and the warden behind him puts a hand on his shoulder is one of my favourite parts of the game.

    Was that a Warden? I thought it looked like the freaked out guy who was laying on a stretcher in the camp. The one who talks all crazy.

    Well I thought they were wardens anyway.

    I think it was a mix of Warden's and Calian's troops. So it could have been either or.

    And games don't have big head mode anymore because it is stupid.

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  • mightyspacepopemightyspacepope Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Just got done the Mage Tower.

    The Fade can eat a dick. So goddamn tedious.

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  • SirsonSirson Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Buttcleft wrote: »
    Jintor wrote: »
    So you kids seen this thing my friend cooked up yet?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeawqKzEVM&feature=player_embedded

    It started out stupid, but god this was worth watching.

    Yea no doubt, must say the Play Pretty Dress Up, was pretty good, as well as the most random party err selection at the end.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Just got done the Mage Tower.

    The Fade can eat a dick. So goddamn tedious.

    Yeah. I just have to play through the fade again as a rogue. Goodness, I remembered why I hate enemy mages in this game so much.

    But in the end. Just take alll the free stat boosts the section gives you and try to forget about it.

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  • FiggyFiggy Fighter of the night man Champion of the sunRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Best part of that video is the last slap in the sequence before the bridge one. The hat!

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  • CorehealerCorehealer The Apothecary The softer edge of the universe.Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Excellent video. I especially liked the slapping, the shaving and the bears at the end.

    Don't see that stuff in one sentence often.

    Also, the Fade may be balls, but at least you get superpowers and lots of stats. And depending on your character picks right before the sloth demon you can see some pretty interesting character development.

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  • SirsonSirson Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Fade was kinda crazy the first time, felt like it was never going to end, had no idea what was going on. Second time through was much better, and even kinda fun.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    The fade does, in fact, choke on dicks. I almost always do that part last. It's long, tedious, and annoying.

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  • AspectVoidAspectVoid Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I keep hoping someone makes a Fade-Be-Gone mode like the Dungeon-Be-Gone mod for BG2. It would be really, really nice to be able to just skip that to the final battle. I'd even be willing to give up all of those bonus stat points to be able to skip the Fade.

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