Dragon Age: Inquisition
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Zee
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- Zee
i liked the "charming" as opposed to the "jester" options, personally.
i honestly thought bitchy!hawke was genuinely the funniest
it'd be interesting if we got to pick certain personality traits during character creation, though. sort of a more in depth version of the suave/experienced/wise deal they had in origins.
i honestly thought bitchy!hawke was genuinely the funniest
it'd be interesting if we got to pick certain personality traits during character creation, though. sort of a more in depth version of the suave/experienced/wise deal they had in origins.
Hisako
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- Satsu, BRIAN BLESSED, MIGHTY AND WISE Junpei Iori: Ace Detective, Maccaffrickstonson von Lichtenstafford Frabenschnaben, Polite Krogan, Robert Baratheon
I used snarky Hawke plenty, since most of my companions did it anyway and Aveline replaced my Hawke as the straight-man, so to speak. 
In terms of voice actors, I've never been particularly attached to any of the Dragon Age ones (except maybe the one who voices tsundere!Cassandra
), so I wouldn't mind if they actually hired fresh talent.
Chances are Bioware will be lazy and settle for high profile v.actors and surround him/her with their in-house extras that they always use for their games, lol
In terms of voice actors, I've never been particularly attached to any of the Dragon Age ones (except maybe the one who voices tsundere!Cassandra
), so I wouldn't mind if they actually hired fresh talent.Chances are Bioware will be lazy and settle for high profile v.actors and surround him/her with their in-house extras that they always use for their games, lol
Hisako
消えないひさ&#
- AKA
- Satsu, BRIAN BLESSED, MIGHTY AND WISE Junpei Iori: Ace Detective, Maccaffrickstonson von Lichtenstafford Frabenschnaben, Polite Krogan, Robert Baratheon
the only kiwi accent i've ever properly heard in fictional media was that dude who played all the clones in the Star Wars prequel series lololo
no thx
Also, chances are since the game is supposedly partially set in Orlais, we'll be hearing a lot of terrible fake french accents oh god no
no thx
Also, chances are since the game is supposedly partially set in Orlais, we'll be hearing a lot of terrible fake french accents oh god no
Carlie
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- Chloe Frazer
Oh that would be beautiful, my character having Fang's voice, I would die of happiness.
Tbf one of the characters criticize for having a fake French accent was Leliana and her VA is French so reality is unrealistic? I found the really bad ones funny.
For the male PC I would like David Hayter, I love his voice.
Carlie
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- Chloe Frazer
More info:
- The game takes place after Dragon Age: Asunder
- In addition to the dialogue wheel, something called a “reaction wheel” is going to be used for when an emotional reaction is needed. (Probably something similar to the paragon/renegade reactions in ME2 & 3)
- There will be no “ninjamancing” in DA:III, as all romance-related dialogue will have the heart icon (exactly as it was in DA2).
- You will NOT be forced to serve the Chantry or express belief in the Maker. They will be attempting to allow you to actively express doubt or belief, if the situation calls for it.
- The cast of companions has been “set in stone” as it were, and there will be no modifications to the list. Which companions are on that list is unknown.
- Companions will be able to change gear and armor again, but the appearance of the items will change to match their unique style.
- David Gaider, working with Flemeth’s voice actress Kate Mulgrew on DA3.
- DA3 will appear at the EA press event on June 10, 1pm US Pacific Time
- The game takes place after Dragon Age: Asunder
- In addition to the dialogue wheel, something called a “reaction wheel” is going to be used for when an emotional reaction is needed. (Probably something similar to the paragon/renegade reactions in ME2 & 3)
- There will be no “ninjamancing” in DA:III, as all romance-related dialogue will have the heart icon (exactly as it was in DA2).
- You will NOT be forced to serve the Chantry or express belief in the Maker. They will be attempting to allow you to actively express doubt or belief, if the situation calls for it.
- The cast of companions has been “set in stone” as it were, and there will be no modifications to the list. Which companions are on that list is unknown.
- Companions will be able to change gear and armor again, but the appearance of the items will change to match their unique style.
- David Gaider, working with Flemeth’s voice actress Kate Mulgrew on DA3.
- DA3 will appear at the EA press event on June 10, 1pm US Pacific Time
Hisako
消えないひさ&#
- AKA
- Satsu, BRIAN BLESSED, MIGHTY AND WISE Junpei Iori: Ace Detective, Maccaffrickstonson von Lichtenstafford Frabenschnaben, Polite Krogan, Robert Baratheon
Outfits in Dragon age have looked horrible in general, imo.
Especially with the heavy armors - since the character models are all rigged to the same skeleton, the idle pose simply looks like their arms pinned to the sides of their chestplates and it lacks the look of bulk that an actual suit of armor would convey.
It's common to so many RPGs since none of them bother rigging the skeleton differently.
/nitpick
Especially with the heavy armors - since the character models are all rigged to the same skeleton, the idle pose simply looks like their arms pinned to the sides of their chestplates and it lacks the look of bulk that an actual suit of armor would convey.
It's common to so many RPGs since none of them bother rigging the skeleton differently.
/nitpick
Zee
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- Zee
looking at the concept art pisses me off because the art is SO COOL. the tribal like furs for ferelden, the romani inspired robes for the mages, the gothic feel of tevinter robes...man oh man please let me look cool in DA3 i mean we're in ORLAIS it's fashion capital of thedas
Carlie
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- Chloe Frazer
2014 Bioware, I have to wait till the fall of 2014, that's just cruel of you Bioware. On the other hand fucking Morrigan, I had an nergasm when I heard Claudia Black and then seeing Morrigan at the end. Well if waiting that long means the mistakes of Dragon Age 2 and Mass Effect 3 won’t be repeated I’m all for it.
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I initially missed the trailer and was set into a panic but damn people were fast with this trailer, and I managed to not cry myself into a miserable state.
Carlie
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- Chloe Frazer
With Game Informer doing a cover article on DAI new info about the game has already been leaked:
1) You play as the leader of the Inquisition: The Inquisitor witnesses the first giant tear in the veil and is the only survivor from his group this is why they're the leader of the Inquisition thorough the whole game.
2) Multiple PC races are back: Unlike what was said earlier in development Bioware has now confirmed that elves and dwarfs and there might even be another playable race....
3) The Inquisition is independent: And since it’s your baby, you can shape its trajectory. You can also determine where you’ll investigate, who you will forge alliances with, and more.
4) You can lay siege to fortresses: The game is all about navigating the politics of the various political power centers in the world. You may be independent, but that doesn’t mean everyone, everywhere will just let you in to peak in their private affairs. That’s okay though, because you can do things like lay siege to stubborn lords’ fortresses.
5) The Inquisition “levels up": Or, rather, it grows in strength and political power as you acquire new influence across the land. No word on whether this means you get your own fortress or not. This might be the way EA will use to slip in some multiplayer functionality. Play the multiplayer game or download the iPad app to further spread your organization’s influence, etc.
6) Story follows exploration and the powering up of the Inquisition: The story of Dragon Age Inquisition is not linear. The world is apparently huge, with the Frostbite 3 engine allowing for huge levels and the game design promoting exploration across multiple kingdoms and major cities. Better still, the game’s narrative progresses as your organization ratchets up its power. The way to do that is to explore as much of the game world as possible.
7) Choices, choices everywhere: BioWare calls this approach a “campaign” that hearkens back to old tabletop games, where things are still story driven but more open-ended. The idea is that you can approach the game how you want. Go hunt Fade shards, solve mysteries, help those in need, or solve mysteries. You have choices about how you approach the world, based on a common thematic framework.
8) The game isn’t truly open-world, but its open areas are huge: They are also filled with little tidbits of lore and secrets that you can just stumble on, that might not even have anything to do with the broader story. And the new Frostbite 3 engine makes it all possible.
“I’ve been trying to drive exploration, something we used to have more of in our games,” executive producer Mark Darrah told Game Informer. “It’s something that, frankly, BioWare hasn’t done in a while…In a lot of ways, I’d say we’re a lot like what you saw in the Baldur’s Gate series, with areas that existed in part just to be spaces that you went to, but they had a story of their own.”
9) Mounts: Yes, you’ll get mounts this time around, helping you traverse those huge levels.
10) Dragons: But there will be dragons and other monsters and oftentimes these won’t be scaled to your level or anywhere close. Retreat and return later.
11) Balance: BioWare isn’t making this a Skyrim-style open-world game. Like The Witcher 3, there will be balance between traditional BioWare-style storytelling and more “organic” story elements conveyed through exploration and environment. Striking this balance is crucial to the Inquisition team.
12) Manipulated environments and structures: You can use magic to restore a bridge, or convert an old outpost into an Inquisition-controlled base. The world is your oyster, in other words, or your pallet to paint the Inquisition’s future. Opening up new areas by magically restoring a bridge sounds pretty excellent.
13) The game will be optimized for mouse and keyboard: PC gamers will have an optimized mouse-and-keyboard system, something left out of the second Dragon Age. Gameplay will be basically the same across all five systems, but next-gen and PC will look prettier.
14) Combat will be both tactical and action-based: BioWare is trying to hit the middle place between Dragon Age II and Origins where tactics do matter but the action and responsiveness is crisp and satisfying. Combine the two and we could have a really great combat experience on our hands. The sweet spot may be hard to hit.
The AI also sounds more advanced, with enemies using strategy and not just mobbing individual characters. And you’ll have the ability to set your own characters’ AI and fully control each member of the party individually.
Actually, Game Informer’s description of combat sounds really exciting, with deep strategic elements. They describe a fight where a fighter bashes off a dragon’s leg-scales and then a rogue sneaks up and poisons the exposed area.
It sounds like an opening for co op.
Coverage trailer:
1) You play as the leader of the Inquisition: The Inquisitor witnesses the first giant tear in the veil and is the only survivor from his group this is why they're the leader of the Inquisition thorough the whole game.
2) Multiple PC races are back: Unlike what was said earlier in development Bioware has now confirmed that elves and dwarfs and there might even be another playable race....
3) The Inquisition is independent: And since it’s your baby, you can shape its trajectory. You can also determine where you’ll investigate, who you will forge alliances with, and more.
4) You can lay siege to fortresses: The game is all about navigating the politics of the various political power centers in the world. You may be independent, but that doesn’t mean everyone, everywhere will just let you in to peak in their private affairs. That’s okay though, because you can do things like lay siege to stubborn lords’ fortresses.
5) The Inquisition “levels up": Or, rather, it grows in strength and political power as you acquire new influence across the land. No word on whether this means you get your own fortress or not. This might be the way EA will use to slip in some multiplayer functionality. Play the multiplayer game or download the iPad app to further spread your organization’s influence, etc.
6) Story follows exploration and the powering up of the Inquisition: The story of Dragon Age Inquisition is not linear. The world is apparently huge, with the Frostbite 3 engine allowing for huge levels and the game design promoting exploration across multiple kingdoms and major cities. Better still, the game’s narrative progresses as your organization ratchets up its power. The way to do that is to explore as much of the game world as possible.
7) Choices, choices everywhere: BioWare calls this approach a “campaign” that hearkens back to old tabletop games, where things are still story driven but more open-ended. The idea is that you can approach the game how you want. Go hunt Fade shards, solve mysteries, help those in need, or solve mysteries. You have choices about how you approach the world, based on a common thematic framework.
8) The game isn’t truly open-world, but its open areas are huge: They are also filled with little tidbits of lore and secrets that you can just stumble on, that might not even have anything to do with the broader story. And the new Frostbite 3 engine makes it all possible.
“I’ve been trying to drive exploration, something we used to have more of in our games,” executive producer Mark Darrah told Game Informer. “It’s something that, frankly, BioWare hasn’t done in a while…In a lot of ways, I’d say we’re a lot like what you saw in the Baldur’s Gate series, with areas that existed in part just to be spaces that you went to, but they had a story of their own.”
9) Mounts: Yes, you’ll get mounts this time around, helping you traverse those huge levels.
10) Dragons: But there will be dragons and other monsters and oftentimes these won’t be scaled to your level or anywhere close. Retreat and return later.
11) Balance: BioWare isn’t making this a Skyrim-style open-world game. Like The Witcher 3, there will be balance between traditional BioWare-style storytelling and more “organic” story elements conveyed through exploration and environment. Striking this balance is crucial to the Inquisition team.
12) Manipulated environments and structures: You can use magic to restore a bridge, or convert an old outpost into an Inquisition-controlled base. The world is your oyster, in other words, or your pallet to paint the Inquisition’s future. Opening up new areas by magically restoring a bridge sounds pretty excellent.
13) The game will be optimized for mouse and keyboard: PC gamers will have an optimized mouse-and-keyboard system, something left out of the second Dragon Age. Gameplay will be basically the same across all five systems, but next-gen and PC will look prettier.
14) Combat will be both tactical and action-based: BioWare is trying to hit the middle place between Dragon Age II and Origins where tactics do matter but the action and responsiveness is crisp and satisfying. Combine the two and we could have a really great combat experience on our hands. The sweet spot may be hard to hit.
The AI also sounds more advanced, with enemies using strategy and not just mobbing individual characters. And you’ll have the ability to set your own characters’ AI and fully control each member of the party individually.
Actually, Game Informer’s description of combat sounds really exciting, with deep strategic elements. They describe a fight where a fighter bashes off a dragon’s leg-scales and then a rogue sneaks up and poisons the exposed area.
It sounds like an opening for co op.
Coverage trailer:
