Official Dragon Age: Origins thread - Page 6

mhg83 · 11-05-09, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarantino

So I haven't read much about this game, but I know it's been very highly reviewed.

Is this a traditional RPG when it comes to combat? As in...'turn based'? Or is the combat different?

If it's turn based, I probably will skip it.

It's like kotor or WOW combat. You dont actually attack in real time. You're just watching your character perform the action.

So I'd say it's turn based.

Suprmallet · 11-05-09, 04:20 AM

How do you access your EA account in the 360 version? I'm not seeing any login option and I didn't input any login info. I want the items I won from DA: Journeys.

Tscott · 11-05-09, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarantino

So I haven't read much about this game, but I know it's been very highly reviewed.

Is this a traditional RPG when it comes to combat? As in...'turn based'? Or is the combat different?

If it's turn based, I probably will skip it.

Combat is similar to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. You can pause at any time and give commands, select your targets, cast spells, etc. Then unpause and watch the action unfold.

noonan4224 · 11-05-09, 08:33 AM

I've only played a few hours so far and I'm totally hooked. I just got through the first boss fight I guess you could call it. The story just got pretty crazy. I see a lot of late nights in my future with this one.

flashburn · 11-05-09, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tscott

Combat is similar to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. You can pause at any time and give commands, select your targets, cast spells, etc. Then unpause and watch the action unfold.

I'd say it is more similar to Mass Effect and KOTOR. You can play turn based and queue up actions or you can play "live action" and although it is still turned based underneath the covers, it looks and feels real time.

flashburn · 11-05-09, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by noonan4224

I've only played a few hours so far and I'm totally hooked. I just got through the first boss fight I guess you could call it. The story just got pretty crazy. I see a lot of late nights in my future with this one.

I just finished the Elf Magi origin, and I can also see some long nights in my future. Unfortunately I haven't been able to play for more than an hour or so the last two days, but I can easily see spending 5+ hours on this on Saturday.

noonan4224 · 11-05-09, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I just finished the Elf Magi origin, and I can also see some long nights in my future. Unfortunately I haven't been able to play for more than an hour or so the last two days, but I can easily see spending 5+ hours on this on Saturday.

I did the same. My character is a Dalish Elf rouge. I'm probably 2 hours or so past the end of the Origin story. The whole dynamic of the game changes when you have a party of 4 you can switch between.

flashburn · 11-05-09, 09:34 AM

So has anyone bought the Warden's Keep DLC? Is it worth the $7?

MoviePage · 11-05-09, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by foxdvd

Voice Talent, so far I give the edge to Dragon Age, though still early. There is a LOT more voice work in Dragon Age, and the characters animate realistically to the acting, unlike Oblivion that was a little stiff.

I've only played Dragon Age about 3 hours so far, but you're certainly right about this. Although, any game that has more than 3-4 voices for hundreds of characters beats Oblivion in that department.

hail2dking · 11-05-09, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

How do you access your EA account in the 360 version? I'm not seeing any login option and I didn't input any login info. I want the items I won from DA: Journeys.

You may have to go to ea.com and make sure your gamertag is associated with your EA account.

pinata242 · 11-05-09, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Picked mine up today. Unfortunately, between my day job, freelance work, and side projects, I have no clue when I'll actually be able to play it. D'oh!

You can mail it to me meantime.

Quake1028 · 11-05-09, 02:08 PM

Around 7.5 or 8 hours in. Having a freaking blast.

wlj · 11-05-09, 03:52 PM

i don't play many RPG's, so I am a noob you could say. what character do i need to start with? i don't want to pick someone that i will struggle with.

Suprmallet · 11-05-09, 04:31 PM

For people starting out, warriors tend to be easiest. Dwarves might be good because they have a natural resistance to magic. A human or dwarf warrior would be your best bet. I'm playing as an elven rogue and it ain't easy.

Groucho · 11-05-09, 04:39 PM

Eventually you're going to have all classes in your party, so you'll have to deal with them all sooner or later.

For new players, there is a "pause at start of combat" option which you might find helpful.

superfro · 11-05-09, 06:30 PM

Threw this in last night to try and make some headway and after making my character I about fell asleep with all the talking. Clearly I'm not in the right headspace for this game at the moment.

nickdawgy · 11-05-09, 08:33 PM

The talking is the most fun. You can choose to just skip through it if you wanted. But why do that?

Suprmallet · 11-05-09, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hail2dking

You may have to go to ea.com and make sure your gamertag is associated with your EA account.

I went to EA.com and registered my copy of the game, but I didn't see an option to associate my name with my gamertag.

dom56 · 11-06-09, 12:51 AM

I played the game a few hours and also having a blast. I'm playing as human noble warrior. I like it when you finish the battle the cutscene show you and your party members face and clothes splatter with blood.

nickdawgy · 11-06-09, 01:27 AM

I liked the blood effect, too. One of the reviews complained that his Mage was also bloody when he was nowhere near the battle. I have yet to see blood on the Mage in my party.

Also, I was thinking the graphics don't look bad at all to me. Maybe I just don't worry too much about stuff like that.

foxdvd · 11-06-09, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nickdawgy

I liked the blood effect, too. One of the reviews complained that his Mage was also bloody when he was nowhere near the battle. I have yet to see blood on the Mage in my party.

Also, I was thinking the graphics don't look bad at all to me. Maybe I just don't worry too much about stuff like that.

actually some of the graphics now that I am so far in are actually good, but not great....

I don't like how the mission structure is handled in this game...not real intuitive. You get so many, and they are not always easy to understand or read...

Quake1028 · 11-06-09, 11:24 AM

How far are you Fox?

CaptStormy · 11-06-09, 02:10 PM

I am still waiting for my copy from Amazon. Wish me luck I get it tonight.

nickdawgy · 11-06-09, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by foxdvd

actually some of the graphics now that I am so far in are actually good, but not great....

I don't like how the mission structure is handled in this game...not real intuitive. You get so many, and they are not always easy to understand or read...

I agree with the missions/quests. There's no real indication that you get them, they just appear in small text. I hate how small all the text is, even in HD it's hard to read.

Groucho · 11-06-09, 03:27 PM

Hmm...in the PC version you get a nice little notification in the lower left indicating that a quest has been updated.

11-05-09, 04:20 AM	#127
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,756	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread How do you access your EA account in the 360 version? I'm not seeing any login option and I didn't input any login info. I want the items I won from DA: Journeys. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

11-05-09, 08:33 AM	#129
noonan4224 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: MA Posts: 2,948	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread I've only played a few hours so far and I'm totally hooked. I just got through the first boss fight I guess you could call it. The story just got pretty crazy. I see a lot of late nights in my future with this one.

11-05-09, 09:34 AM	#133
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11-05-09, 02:08 PM	#137
Quake1028 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hurricane Nation Posts: 21,913	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread Around 7.5 or 8 hours in. Having a freaking blast. __________________ RIP M.L.B. 1968-2005

11-05-09, 03:52 PM	#138
wlj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Tobacco Road Posts: 925	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread i don't play many RPG's, so I am a noob you could say. what character do i need to start with? i don't want to pick someone that i will struggle with. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: napalm6102

11-05-09, 04:31 PM	#139
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,756	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread For people starting out, warriors tend to be easiest. Dwarves might be good because they have a natural resistance to magic. A human or dwarf warrior would be your best bet. I'm playing as an elven rogue and it ain't easy. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

11-05-09, 04:39 PM	#140
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,706	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread Eventually you're going to have all classes in your party, so you'll have to deal with them all sooner or later. For new players, there is a "pause at start of combat" option which you might find helpful.

11-05-09, 06:30 PM	#141
superfro DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 1,380	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread Threw this in last night to try and make some headway and after making my character I about fell asleep with all the talking. Clearly I'm not in the right headspace for this game at the moment. __________________ SIGNED IN(My Xbox 360 podcast) Episode 31: CoD:MW2/L4D2/Assassin's Creed 2/Gyromancer/Lego Indy 2/NBA Unrivaled (MP3) We're giving away a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band! Check it! Check out all the PseudoRadio podcasts! My Countdown Counting down to: MUSE @ The Hard Rock in Las Vegas! 19 days 10 hours 32 minutes

11-05-09, 08:33 PM	#142
nickdawgy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern Cal-ee-for-nee Posts: 14,565	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread The talking is the most fun. You can choose to just skip through it if you wanted. But why do that?

11-06-09, 12:51 AM	#144
dom56 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,859	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread I played the game a few hours and also having a blast. I'm playing as human noble warrior. I like it when you finish the battle the cutscene show you and your party members face and clothes splatter with blood.

11-06-09, 01:27 AM	#145
nickdawgy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern Cal-ee-for-nee Posts: 14,565	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread I liked the blood effect, too. One of the reviews complained that his Mage was also bloody when he was nowhere near the battle. I have yet to see blood on the Mage in my party. Also, I was thinking the graphics don't look bad at all to me. Maybe I just don't worry too much about stuff like that.

11-06-09, 11:24 AM	#147
Quake1028 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hurricane Nation Posts: 21,913	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread How far are you Fox? __________________ RIP M.L.B. 1968-2005

11-06-09, 02:10 PM	#148
CaptStormy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunrise, FL Posts: 502	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread I am still waiting for my copy from Amazon. Wish me luck I get it tonight. __________________ Xbox 360 username - Kunane954 http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/Kunane954

11-06-09, 03:27 PM	#150
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,706	Re: Official Dragon Age: Origins thread Hmm...in the PC version you get a nice little notification in the lower left indicating that a quest has been updated.