For those that got, I have read that the combat is Final Fantasy Xii-ish. How accurate a statement is that?
Nah... people only say that because of the way you can program the AI. It really is Baldur's Gate with some WoW influence.
Amazing game, I am SO glad I got it. It's a PC game through and through as well. I hope every fan of old CRPGs buys the game at full price to support it and show PC games developed for the PC first with a classic style are still desired and profitable.
Yeah, you can create "tactics" so your mates know what to do but tbh, you really can't win unless you play it manually like NWN etc. Not even in the beginning of the game. I've died quite a few times because I thought I could just charge in and play it out real-time. BIG mistake. This is apparently a viable strategy on the console versions though, as it's a walk in the park I hear, comparatively. Even Normal has been tearing me a new one (PC version).
Amazing game, I am SO glad I got it. It's a PC game through and through as well. I hope every fan of old CRPGs buys the game at full price to support it and show PC games developed for the PC first with a classic style are still desired and profitable.
Definitely!
Just as long as you can't kill vampires at Level 1 with a Rusty Sword. :wink:
Ah to play a game that has some affinity to Baldur's Gate, now that would be nice (having just replayed it about 4 months ago with tons of mods!). Guess I have to get this game soon.
Professional... well I'll figure that out.
"I sense something, a presence I've not felt since......."
I don't see how the date of DLC arrival has anything to do with how they sell it in-game. Yes, I do not mind 0day DLC when it is done right.
I didn't know this was for real because the collector's edition comes with all the DLC. Does anyone have a video of the actual way it is presented in-game? I would like to see it before I make a judgement.
I don't see how the date of DLC arrival has anything to do with how they sell it in-game. Yes, I do not mind 0day DLC when it is done right.
I didn't know this was for real because the collector's edition comes with all the DLC. Does anyone have a video of the actual way it is presented in-game? I would like to see it before I make a judgement.
Only the Digital download deluxe version comes with the Warden's Keep DLC, It's not included in any physical Retail collector's edition,
I'm afraid the way Bioware went about the DLC for Dragon Age has me annoyed and little will change that. I'm currently wondering how much pain I have to go through to actually get the DLC, given reports of EA/Bioware Social Beta not playing together nicely...
I'm afraid the way Bioware went about the DLC for Dragon Age has me annoyed and little will change that. I'm currently wondering how much pain I have to go through to actually get the DLC, given reports of EA/Bioware Social Beta not playing together nicely...
It all worked perfectly for me, if that means anything. Remember that all but one DLC is included with the game so far... only the Warden's Keep is extra, and even then only if you do not buy the Digital Deluxe version.
The way the game is set up, like Baldur's Gate or Fallout, it is pretty seamless to add in DLC content and the game was basically made for it. If it is a way to get more revenue to support this kind of hardcore niche product on such a massive budget and scale, well... worth every penny, in my opinion. The only thing I might have a problem with is the in-game sales pitch, but I haven't seen it myself and cannot comment until I do really.
Seems they need to fix up the DLC service a bit too, as it wouldn't install Stone Prisoner and Blood Dragon armor the first time I got it. >_>
Also, the game feels a lot easier after the patch. Or am I more used to the game now (and am being AWESOME)?
Well, I'm playing on a PC without a 'net connection at the minute, so I'm DLC free right now. I'd love to know if the DLC can be downloaded and installed externally of the game. I've not found an obvious case of "come back when you've bought the DLC" so I'm not 'missing' it in the game right now... still, it rubs me wrong to know in my head that there are bits of the game missing. I never bothered with the DLC for Mass Effect as I couldn't be bothered with all the faffing around. (Actually, that's a good point - does the Steam version of Mass Effect have SecuROM? I forget.)
I'm also playing on Hard (rather unusual for me on a first play-through - I usually do Normal first time round) and while combat is challenging, it's not impossible. Unpatched. Bit confused about some bits of the game - why provide dialogue options for peaceful resolutions if they just make the NPC snap something bitchy at you and attack? That's happened like four times now. Not that I mind fighting, but when some supposedly 'good' NPC actually turns out to be a scheming, conniving evil SOB... it doesn't make me well disposed towards just going along with what he wants me to do.
So far, despite using just about every fantasy cliche since... well, ever... I'm quite enjoying Dragon Age.
The tiny inventory is annoying me, though. I'm constantly having to destroy items.
[quote]Also, the game feels a lot easier after the patch. Or am I more used to the game now (and am being AWESOME)?
Did you even read the like 5 patch notes that there were? :p
I did, but "slightly" doesn't mean "a lot" in my book.
PS, it depends on the DLC. I think the only thing that can be installed without ever going online are some of the items. The actual content DLC needs to be authorized (just once maybe?).
