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Dragon Age Thread - Where is your maker now?

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well, I'm going to be a Two-Handed Warrior so I'll probably change Blackwall to a S&B so I have a good balance.

    But I think I'll keep everyone else the same.

    I'll probably make Sera use dual daggers during my mage run though.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    Ken O wrote: »
    Just watched a dev video where the specced Sera as dual dagger.
    Considering I'll be playing a rogue archer this makes me happy. Anyone else thinking of changing an NPC's setup?

    If I decide to use Varric after all instead of Bull, I'm gonna switch Sera to dual daggers.

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  • DemonStaceyDemonStacey TTODewback's Daughter In love with the TaySwayRegistered User regular
    InkSplat wrote: »
    Do we know anything more about the tempest spec for rogue?

    Do we know if it is/there is a face stabbing spec instead of a back stabbing spec?

    I want to slice and dice dudes up but I don't like sneaking.

    I want to be up in their faces.

    Its called "Warrior".

    Nah, I was looking for a non heavy armor variant and I plan on using Iron Bull for all my 2h bashing needs.

    2h Warrior is my back-up plan but I'm not a super big fan of the 2h sword design I've seen so far and I prefer the medium armor look. Appearances mean a lot to me!

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well, this is the description for the 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.

  • Ken OKen O Registered User regular
    So if anyone is debating using EA Access; you will be able to download your world state from the Keep. I figured that would be the case, but they confirmed it on Twitter.

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  • DemonStaceyDemonStacey TTODewback's Daughter In love with the TaySwayRegistered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, this is the description for the 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.

    yes yes.

    That SOUNDS like what I want. It makes it sound like you just run in like a crazy person and slice dudes up.

    I'm really hoping that's what it turns out to be.

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  • RainfallRainfall Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, this is the description for the 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.

    yes yes.

    That SOUNDS like what I want. It makes it sound like you just run in like a crazy person and slice dudes up.

    I'm really hoping that's what it turns out to be.

    No, you run in like a crazy person on fire.

    DemonStacey
  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Ken O wrote: »
    So if anyone is debating using EA Access; you will be able to download your world state from the Keep. I figured that would be the case, but they confirmed it on Twitter.

    Yeah. I already bought EA Access because the game actually ended up cheaper with the discount.

    Though, I think you only get 6 hours and knowing me one of those hours will be dedicated to making a face.

  • Ken OKen O Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Ken O wrote: »
    So if anyone is debating using EA Access; you will be able to download your world state from the Keep. I figured that would be the case, but they confirmed it on Twitter.

    Yeah. I already bought EA Access because the game actually ended up cheaper with the discount.

    Though, I think you only get 6 hours and knowing me one of those hours will be dedicated to making a face.

    That's one of the reasons I'm considering ordering it. I'm getting a physical copy so this will allow me to pre-load the game and get my character created. Honestly anything beyond that will just be a bonus.

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  • BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    Vivienne trailer:

    http://youtu.be/oPpekcveMOQ

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    I think except for the whole Pro-Circle thing, Viv and I are going to get along quite well.

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  • PriestPriest Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Don't get me wrong, this game looks amazing, but I'm super gun-shy on Bioware products after SW:ToR, DA2, and MA3:Ending. It was like the holy trinity of getting unwanted objects shoved up my ass. I used to give Bioware blank checks (Kotor, Mass Effect). Not anymore. #NeverForget.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

  • PriestPriest Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

    Pretty much waiting until 30+ reviews are in and it hits steam sale.

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well...kudos I guess.

  • XeddicusXeddicus Registered User regular
    Priest wrote: »
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

    Pretty much waiting until 30+ reviews are in and it hits steam sale.

    That's going to be a LONG wait...

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  • PriestPriest Registered User regular
    Xeddicus wrote: »
    Priest wrote: »
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

    Pretty much waiting until 30+ reviews are in and it hits steam sale.

    That's going to be a LONG wait...

    Yup. But those dickbags owe me after I bought SW:ToR collector's edition.

    am0n
  • InkSplatInkSplat 100%ed Bad Rats. Registered User regular
    Priest wrote: »
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

    Pretty much waiting until 30+ reviews are in and it hits steam sale.

    So, uh, never? Since it's not going to be on Steam?

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  • ShenShen Registered User regular
    Bassguy wrote: »

    Indian voice actress, weird.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    I like her voice and I think it fits.

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  • PriestPriest Registered User regular
    InkSplat wrote: »
    Priest wrote: »
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, wait until impressions and streams come out then?

    Pretty much waiting until 30+ reviews are in and it hits steam sale.

    So, uh, never? Since it's not going to be on Steam?

    Ah, more EA shooting themselves in the foot. That's like selling in Target only but not at GameStop. Ok, good for you EA. Yup, not buying.

  • am0nam0n Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, this is the description for the 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.

    yes yes.

    That SOUNDS like what I want. It makes it sound like you just run in like a crazy person and slice dudes up.

    I'm really hoping that's what it turns out to be.

    See, I interpret that description differently. I see it as a kind of alchemical-item chucking/using madman, not so much a slash their face type. But time will tell.

  • Santa ClaustrophobiaSanta Claustrophobia Ho Ho Ho Disconnecting from Xbox LIVERegistered User regular
    Your inability to apparently run two different programs on a PC is not EA shooting themselves in the foot.


    It's a boring topic that is, in fact, happening in the Steam thread right now. Install Origin or buy an appropriate console and quit shooting yourself in the foot.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well...I mean Mass Effect 3 wasn't on Steam either I think.

    So, EA probably wasn't going to change that any time soon.

  • Ken OKen O Registered User regular
    I feel that Bioware is losing money by not selling replica "Jar of Bees".

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Your inability to apparently run two different programs on a PC is not EA shooting themselves in the foot.


    It's a boring topic that is, in fact, happening in the Steam thread right now. Install Origin or buy an appropriate console and quit shooting yourself in the foot.


    I mean we needed some years old argument to start rehashing this close to release.

    And since EA went pretty light on their DLC packaging this time around, Origin was the next obvious target.

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  • Captain CarrotCaptain Carrot Alexandria, VARegistered User regular
    Your inability to apparently run two different programs on a PC is not EA shooting themselves in the foot.


    It's a boring topic that is, in fact, happening in the Steam thread right now. Install Origin or buy an appropriate console and quit shooting yourself in the foot.

    I think you need an Origin account to play it even on console.

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    I don't think its required for SP unless you want to access the Keep.

    As for multiplayer, probably since they use EA servers.

  • InkSplatInkSplat 100%ed Bad Rats. Registered User regular
    I'm actually impressed with how EA is handling Sims 4. They've released both Ghosts and pools as free updates. The pools especially were something everyone thought they'd put into a paid expansion. So I'm decently optimistic about DAI in that regard.

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  • BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    Your inability to apparently run two different programs on a PC is not EA shooting themselves in the foot.


    It's a boring topic that is, in fact, happening in the Steam thread right now. Install Origin or buy an appropriate console and quit shooting yourself in the foot.

    I think you need an Origin account to play it even on console.
    That is almost certainly not the case. You'll need an Origin account if you want to take advantage of the Keep/other online stuff, but I cannot imagine that an Origin account is needed for the regular gameplay experience.

    Priest
  • Santa ClaustrophobiaSanta Claustrophobia Ho Ho Ho Disconnecting from Xbox LIVERegistered User regular
    Bassguy wrote: »
    Your inability to apparently run two different programs on a PC is not EA shooting themselves in the foot.


    It's a boring topic that is, in fact, happening in the Steam thread right now. Install Origin or buy an appropriate console and quit shooting yourself in the foot.

    I think you need an Origin account to play it even on console.
    That is almost certainly not the case. You'll need an Origin account if you want to take advantage of the Keep/other online stuff, but I cannot imagine that an Origin account is needed for the regular gameplay experience.

    I have an Origin account simply by the fact that I'd signed up for some thing or other to do with a previous sports title. So, it's hardly a thing anyway.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    Bassguy wrote: »

    Meh, still not really interested in using her. I guess she can keep the horses fed at Skyhold along with Cole or something.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Though speaking of companions I'm a bit surprised how silent Bioware has been on Cole, Solas, and Blackwall.

    Like every other character has at least had a bit of an introduction.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Though speaking of companions I'm a bit surprised how silent Bioware has been on Cole, Solas, and Blackwall.

    Like every other character has at least had a bit of an introduction.

    I'm guessing they're gonna get an introduction video as well in the near future.

    Though Solas is in all of the gameplay videos released two days ago since he's part of your initial party. Bioware also used Blackwall during one of their recent streams.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Yeah. But I don't remember them being all that chatty.

  • CambiataCambiata Commander Shepard The likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered User regular
    Priest wrote: »
    Don't get me wrong, this game looks amazing, but I'm super gun-shy on Bioware products after SW:ToR, DA2, and MA3:Ending. It was like the holy trinity of getting unwanted objects shoved up my ass. I used to give Bioware blank checks (Kotor, Mass Effect). Not anymore. #NeverForget.

    I totally understand this mindset, and agree with it for anyone who feels that way.

    For myself, despite the mistakes that Bioware has made (ME3 ending still hurts a bit), they're still the only game company giving me something even remotely like what I want. So until I find another company willing to take up the slack, I'm still gonna pre-order Bioware titles.

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  • BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    Gaider wrote an article about the practical side of creating party members: http://www.makinggames.biz/features/developing-party-members,6845.html

  • DemonStaceyDemonStacey TTODewback's Daughter In love with the TaySwayRegistered User regular
    edited November 2014
    am0n wrote: »
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Well, this is the description for the 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.

    yes yes.

    That SOUNDS like what I want. It makes it sound like you just run in like a crazy person and slice dudes up.

    I'm really hoping that's what it turns out to be.

    See, I interpret that description differently. I see it as a kind of alchemical-item chucking/using madman, not so much a slash their face type. But time will tell.

    Tempest when referring to someone with swords elicits the image of spinning blades.

    It also says "wades in" which implies at least some level of melee focus.

    Nothing there really makes them sound like they would be keeping their distance.

    It also states that they wreathe themselves in fire and frost.

    Covering yourself like that would be fairly useless unless you were getting close to the enemy.

    DemonStacey on
  • CambiataCambiata Commander Shepard The likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered User regular
    I wonder if there should be a gaming service/website/whatever for "Did the ending shit the bed?" on new games. Said service plays the game, then tells you if they think the ending had merit or if it retroactively ruined the last 60hrs of play.

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  • SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    Ken O wrote: »
    I feel that Bioware is losing money by not selling replica "Jar of Bees".

    Counterpoint: lawsuits are expensive. "But they're replica bees!" you say. They start as replica bees, I say.

    Kids will be stuffing actual bees in and throwing at old people on the sidewalk, and it'll look like Akira by Christmas.

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