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Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 05:26
by StingingVelvet
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.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 06:20
by infernus
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).
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 12:23
by Paradigm Shifter
My order was delayed, so hopefully it'll arrive today.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 14:31
by Gecko
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:
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 15:57
by Anprionsa
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.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 16:02
by DaFox
For instance, Oblivion had a locked door in the main game that can only be unlocked with DLC. That is a lot worse to me than day-one content...
How about NPC's that will tell you to buy the DLC before they actively talk to you?
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 22:31
by StingingVelvet
[quote]For instance, Oblivion had a locked door in the main game that can only be unlocked with DLC. That is a lot worse to me than day-one content...
How about NPC's that will tell you to buy the DLC before they actively talk to you?
That would be horrid.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 22:35
by Tanuki
How about NPC's that will tell you to buy the DLC before they actively talk to you?
I need clarification here.
Are we talking like but this DLC and you can go to the Isle of Who Gives a Shit DLC?
Or are we talking like buy this DLC and my large-breasted, elven self will become your follower and you can remove my clothes and see the goods DLC?
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 23:39
by MobsterOO7
How about NPC's that will tell you to buy the DLC before they actively talk to you?
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 23:50
by DaFox
How about NPC's that will tell you to buy the DLC before they actively talk to you?
I need clarification here.
Are we talking like but this DLC and you can go to the Isle of Who Gives a Shit DLC?
Or are we talking like buy this DLC and my large-breasted, elven self will become your follower and you can remove my clothes and see the goods DLC?
From what I'm hearing its more like 'buy this DLC and then i'll let you do this sidequest'.
Edit: Looks like Penny Arcade got here first. Thanks Mobster. ^^
That would be horrid.
Still don't mind 0day DLC?
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 00:18
by StingingVelvet
[quote]That would be horrid.
Still don't mind 0day DLC?
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.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 01:33
by Wiz33
[quote][quote]That would be horrid.
Still don't mind 0day DLC?
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,
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 02:18
by StingingVelvet
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 know, I got the Steam deluxe version.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 14:21
by Paradigm Shifter
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...
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 22:03
by StingingVelvet
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.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 07 Nov 2009, 23:00
by infernus
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)?
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 08 Nov 2009, 04:54
by DaFox
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
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 08 Nov 2009, 12:41
by Paradigm Shifter
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.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 08 Nov 2009, 13:16
by StingingVelvet
Mass Effect on Steam is SecuROM free. Don't touch the second DLC though, it is crap.
And don't look at DLC as missing parts of the game, they are extras.
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted: 08 Nov 2009, 16:27
by infernus
[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?).