Vsove, at roughly what point can we expect [strike]Ichigo[/strike] Hawke to achieve bankai.
Or has he already, is that why the sword is so huge?
So in a game with Elves, Magic, and DRAGONS, you expect realistic weapons....O_o...
While I'm joking on the degree to which this is an issue...yes? The fantasy genre is not a license to go "roflmao it's fantasy we can do whatever we want whenever we want".
Suspension of disbelief is still a thing, internal consistency is still a thing. Dragon Age tends towards the low fantasy side of the spectrum and as such when Hawke has a sword that makes him look like an anime yeah it sticks out a little. That looks like fucking Guts' sword from Berserk.
Vsove, at roughly what point can we expect [strike]Ichigo[/strike] Hawke to achieve bankai.
Or has he already, is that why the sword is so huge?
So in a game with Elves, Magic, and DRAGONS, you expect realistic weapons....O_o...
While I'm joking on the degree to which this is an issue...yes? The fantasy genre is not a license to go "roflmao it's fantasy we can do whatever we want whenever we want".
Suspension of disbelief is still a thing, internal consistency is still a thing. Dragon Age tends towards the low fantasy side of the spectrum and as such when Hawke has a sword that makes him look like an anime yeah it sticks out a little. That looks like fucking Guts' sword from Berserk.
Not really? I mean, people in real life used swords as large as that I mean this
is a life size replica of a Claymore. Which people used in real life. In battle.
Vsove, at roughly what point can we expect [strike]Ichigo[/strike] Hawke to achieve bankai.
Or has he already, is that why the sword is so huge?
So in a game with Elves, Magic, and DRAGONS, you expect realistic weapons....O_o...
While I'm joking on the degree to which this is an issue...yes? The fantasy genre is not a license to go "roflmao it's fantasy we can do whatever we want whenever we want".
Suspension of disbelief is still a thing, internal consistency is still a thing. Dragon Age tends towards the low fantasy side of the spectrum and as such when Hawke has a sword that makes him look like an anime yeah it sticks out a little. That looks like fucking Guts' sword from Berserk.
Not really? I mean, people in real life used swords as large as that I mean this
is a life size replica of a Claymore. Which people used in real life. In battle.
The weapon Hawke is carrying is significantly larger than that. Hawke's sword is taller than he is.
I don't think the weapons are that ridiculously sized, but why are we even arguing about realism in a game franchise where every person and beast is filled with high pressure strawberry jam?
Edit: Also, two-handed swords were pretty giant in the first game too.
I don't think the weapons are that ridiculously sized, but why are we even arguing about realism in a game franchise where every person and beast is filled with high pressure strawberry jam?
I don't think the weapons are that ridiculously sized, but why are we even arguing about realism in a game franchise where every person and beast is filled with high pressure strawberry jam?
I don't think the weapons are that ridiculously sized, but why are we even arguing about realism in a game franchise where every person and beast is filled with high pressure strawberry jam?
I don't think the weapons are that ridiculously sized, but why are we even arguing about realism in a game franchise where every person and beast is filled with high pressure strawberry jam?
Edit: Also, two-handed swords were pretty giant in the first game too.
The edit is very true. Maybe it's just because the graphics aren't quite so mediocre this time it's more jarring to me.
Edit: Good god. I turned off the XTREME GORE first thing when I started Origins so I've never seen that.
Swords in DA2 are, generally, build with the same constraints as swords in DA:O.
Though if you go to the official forums you will be told differently and that clearly DA2 is cranking all swords up by at least 150%.
Don't worry vsove we are much more reasonable here,
I mean its pretty clear that they're only cranked up 125%.
Exactly. Clearly it was the breast sizes that were upped 150%.
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Buster Sword DLC?
Any news on how much variety we'll be seeing on finishing animations? 3 per weapon type? More? It seemed in DAO that dual-weapon had way more than 2H or sword 'n' board.
Swords in DA2 are, generally, build with the same constraints as swords in DA:O.
Though if you go to the official forums you will be told differently and that clearly DA2 is cranking all swords up by at least 150%.
Don't worry vsove we are much more reasonable here,
I mean its pretty clear that they're only cranked up 125%.
Exactly. Clearly it was the breast sizes that were upped 150%.
With the mods I was using, I have seen at least a 200% decrease in breast size in Dragon Age 2. This is quite disappointing for me. I was really hoping for better from BioWare, but what can you expect from them but more betrayal?
Any news on how much variety we'll be seeing on finishing animations? 3 per weapon type? More? It seemed in DAO that dual-weapon had way more than 2H or sword 'n' board.
Conversely, they all shared Ogre killing animations which was hilarious if they were dual wielding full sized weapons. Do we have unique animations for killing large bosses with different weapon types now?
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Any news on how much variety we'll be seeing on finishing animations? 3 per weapon type? More? It seemed in DAO that dual-weapon had way more than 2H or sword 'n' board.
Conversely, they all shared Ogre killing animations which was hilarious if they were dual wielding full sized weapons. Do we have unique animations for killing large bosses with different weapon types now?
Dual axes always looked ridiculous for ogre kills. Then I played a 2H warrior and found mails were even worse.
My City Elf female Warrior looked absolutely fantastic swinging 2h swords around. When she carried them on her back the tips would clip through the floor.
But seriously, while they are waaaay better than the earlier pre-release shots, they really don't look better than DAO. Especially the character textures (the background textures are about on par though)
Do people really care that much about graphics? I played Origins on my laptop on medium-lowish settings so maybe I'm not the best judge, but I really like the direction 2 has taken. I think, most importantly, it looks distinctive and the shots of Kirkewall make me want to explore the place.
But seriously, while they are waaaay better than the earlier pre-release shots, they really don't look better than DAO. Especially the character textures (the background textures are about on par though)
Really? Those screenshots don't look better than this?
But seriously, while they are waaaay better than the earlier pre-release shots, they really don't look better than DAO. Especially the character textures (the background textures are about on par though)
Really? Those screenshots don't look better than this?
You've got to be kidding me.
Spoit thinks Alpha Protocol has better textures than Mass Effect 2.
But seriously, while they are waaaay better than the earlier pre-release shots, they really don't look better than DAO. Especially the character textures (the background textures are about on par though)
Really? Those screenshots don't look better than this?
Exactly. I'm kinda hoping that you have access to all of the specializations earlier on than in DA:O, cause it kinda sucked needing to do some story plot to get the spec.
Exactly. I'm kinda hoping that you have access to all of the specializations earlier on than in DA:O, cause it kinda sucked needing to do some story plot to get the spec.
Well we know your companions have their own unique specializations, and I believe you can learn from them, and there are three 'generic' specializations per class that appear from the live playthrough to be available without a quest or it at least takes place before you even assemble your entire party.
I'm pretty sure you can't learn their unique specs.
It wouldn't really make sense for Hawke to be a Dalish Pariah, for example. It's more likely the Companion's specs are personalized versions of Hawke's specs. So Anders has a unique take on Spirit Healer, Isabela is a unique Duelist (or Assassin I guess), etc.
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While I'm joking on the degree to which this is an issue...yes? The fantasy genre is not a license to go "roflmao it's fantasy we can do whatever we want whenever we want".
Suspension of disbelief is still a thing, internal consistency is still a thing. Dragon Age tends towards the low fantasy side of the spectrum and as such when Hawke has a sword that makes him look like an anime yeah it sticks out a little. That looks like fucking Guts' sword from Berserk.
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Not really? I mean, people in real life used swords as large as that I mean this
is a life size replica of a Claymore. Which people used in real life. In battle.
The weapon Hawke is carrying is significantly larger than that. Hawke's sword is taller than he is.
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Edit: Also, two-handed swords were pretty giant in the first game too.
I hope to god I can still turn that shit off.
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The fuck do I care how big my sword is
You can.
Strawberry jam.
But my golly gosh, that sword is too big.
The edit is very true. Maybe it's just because the graphics aren't quite so mediocre this time it's more jarring to me.
Edit: Good god. I turned off the XTREME GORE first thing when I started Origins so I've never seen that.
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Though if you go to the official forums you will be told differently and that clearly DA2 is cranking all swords up by at least 150%.
Don't worry vsove we are much more reasonable here,
I mean its pretty clear that they're only cranked up 125%.
How much anime did you watch. Tell me the truth.
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I won't be happy until you make the swords as tall as buildings!
Nay, I want to use kirkwall itself as my weapon.
...with chest hair
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Any news on how much variety we'll be seeing on finishing animations? 3 per weapon type? More? It seemed in DAO that dual-weapon had way more than 2H or sword 'n' board.
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With the mods I was using, I have seen at least a 200% decrease in breast size in Dragon Age 2. This is quite disappointing for me. I was really hoping for better from BioWare, but what can you expect from them but more betrayal?
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Conversely, they all shared Ogre killing animations which was hilarious if they were dual wielding full sized weapons. Do we have unique animations for killing large bosses with different weapon types now?
Dual axes always looked ridiculous for ogre kills. Then I played a 2H warrior and found mails were even worse.
*thud*
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Well, except the two NPCs that join you I guess.
Really? Those screenshots don't look better than this?
You've got to be kidding me.
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Spoit thinks Alpha Protocol has better textures than Mass Effect 2.
There is no reasoning available.
Why I fear the ocean.
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Yeah those screens in the OP do look better.
Or are you joking again I can't tell.
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I mean I didn't have a problem with DA:O, but it seems like DA2 is just fixing so much shit that was in DA:O.
Especially combat cause god damn I dislike the DA:O combat.
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Well we know your companions have their own unique specializations, and I believe you can learn from them, and there are three 'generic' specializations per class that appear from the live playthrough to be available without a quest or it at least takes place before you even assemble your entire party.
It wouldn't really make sense for Hawke to be a Dalish Pariah, for example. It's more likely the Companion's specs are personalized versions of Hawke's specs. So Anders has a unique take on Spirit Healer, Isabela is a unique Duelist (or Assassin I guess), etc.
But time will tell I guess.
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