Dragon Age: Inquisition Review Thread
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Wait, what mod are you using for DA2. The most tactics I was able to get on the screen at once was like...8, and they weren't numbered
ramuh
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First Dragon age DLC ultimate storage pack! Just $15!!!!
Ashamed to admit it, but if it's cool, where you cna actually put your old gear on display on the keep... I'd probably pay for it.
Naughty_Doge
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I hope I can play as a mage Dalish Elf. I didn't like how in Origins the only way to play a mage was as part of the Circle.
You can.
I'm pretty sure that if you are mage you are assumed to have been part of the circle, and not an apostate. If that's what you mean.
The only time you go to play as a de-facto apostate was as hawk, if you were a mage.
anexanhume
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Wow, I bet they'll mod that in. I do that too - hold onto companions' equipment forever.
boredofcanada
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Wow that is a lot.
You can
From the official website:
"You grew up in the wilderness, a member of the Lavellan Dalish clan and apprentice to its leader and guide, the Keeper. The clan wandered the northern Free Marches, and you had little need to interact with humansuntil the Keeper sent you to the Chantry's conclave as a spy. What happened there, she said, would impact not only the Dalish but indeed all elves. She could not have known how right she was."
Wait what? There is no place to store items? That won't go over well with my OCD for organization. Not possible like Elder scrolls and shove items into cabinets and whatnot for later use?
Admiral Woofington
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Yeah that video series should be the first thing up there. Gives info up until the blight. Alongside plot summaries for the two main games, plus a bit more info on the many factions/groups in the world it should be more than enough.
for those curious, until the thread is up, this is the link for the series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwsL5uSMbwM&list=PL7pGJQV-jlzAYFb3DMtimVGD3kT1HEVIH
Lifejumper
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I wonder if the metacritic average can reach '90'. Would be the first PS4 third party to do so.(not counting re-releases).
Poodlestrike
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Nope. Templar cantrips are things that absolutely everybody is (technically) able to learn, though very few actually do (think martial arts). The lyrium enhances their abilities, but that's it.
Naughty_Doge
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:/
I guess it doesn't really make a difference, as there are no Origin stories this time.
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OhhhhhYou can"You grew up in the wilderness, a member of the Lavellan Dalish clan and apprentice to its leader and guide, the Keeper. The clan wandered the northern Free Marches, and you had little need to interact with humans—until the Keeper sent you to the Chantry's conclave as a spy. What happened there, she said, would impact not only the Dalish but indeed all elves. She could not have known how right she was."
Intheflorsh
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It could, there will probably be another 20+ reviews coming in over the course of this month.
It's more likely it goes down a point or two though.
Not that it matters.
You can"You grew up in the wilderness, a member of the Lavellan Dalish clan and apprentice to its leader and guide, the Keeper. The clan wandered the northern Free Marches, and you had little need to interact with humansuntil the Keeper sent you to the Chantry's conclave as a spy. What happened there, she said, would impact not only the Dalish but indeed all elves. She could not have known how right she was."
Wow, did not know that. Hmmm... Dalish elf mage apostate saves the world.... I like the sound of that.
But why? A big selling point to Soldier's Keep DLC for DAO was that it had a storage chest which was sorely missing from the base game. They then made a point to have one in Awakening and again in DA2. Why BioWare, why. I don't want to be a dick again and sell someones beloved item like Aveline's Templar Shield that belonged to Wesley and then have her tell me hey you sold my dead husbands shield, the last memento of his I had left.
Yep, humans, elves, and Qunari can all be mages.
Being a mage isn't a choice: you are either born one or you aren't. It's partially genetic as mages have a higher chance of having children who are mages, but it's partly just a crapshoot.
Partially by deterrence in that they have the legal authority to kill any mages that try to escape the Circle, and partially by their anti-magic abilities (which are basically magic) that can do things like dispel spells or block mana channeling.
The Circles were formed by the Chantry which functions as an independent entity from any country (though it has a strong presence in many countries) and so fall under Chantry jurisdiction. This means that it is typical for rulers to concede decisions regarding mages and such to the Chantry.
The Right of Annulment was granted by a Divine (high leader of the Chantry)in an earlier age to Grand Clerics (regional leaders of the Chantry) and absent those, Knight-Commanders (leaders of the local templar group). So a secular entity such as a King could conceivably intervene to stop the slaughter, but since Circles fall under Chantry jurisdiction it would be considered overstepping his bounds.
So when Anders killed the Grand Cleric in Dragon Age 2 by destroying Kirkwall's Chantry, legal authority to invoke the Right fell to Knight-Commander Meredith of the Kirkwall (city-state where DA2 takes place) Templars. So she invoked it.
Jon Armdog
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Yeah man, I'm surprised there isn't a talent calculator out there yet. I know I'd bookmark that shit and mess with it every day until release.
Reluctant-Hero
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In the aaaaaaaaaaaaarms of an angel
Best party member in DAO. His AoE barkstun was barkmazing.
So true. The dog was OP and had a lot of funny interactions with the party!
Origin stories are here. Not a ton to it and text only, but there they are.
Beaten already, but all Elf characters are Dalish.
I don't think anyone should count re-releases like Last Of Us for anything more than "Oh, cool. Old game upgraded with more polygons [and maybe frames]." Maybe I'm just weirdo for thinking that I think it's silly how everyone loses their minds over how "awesome" it's to get remakes of very recent games.
Bedameister
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damn what happened. Bioware is back in the game? This sounds good. Game is back on the list.
Now I'm quite positive about the new Mass Effect.
Now I'm quite positive about the new Mass Effect.
Admiral Woofington
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why be a boring elf mage when you can be a badass Qunari Mage... that isn't a slave.
Yeah, I'm like that too. Don't mind to discard the middle stuff, but always try storing the original equipment and Unique stuff.
Plus, I always assume that pitiful broken sword you get at the beginning, will eventually be involved in a quest to become the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. Sadly, that trope is not as common on RPGs as you would think.
I've read from various people that characters in the world actually seem to comment more on your race/class this time around compared to Origins. Dawg and other players could correct me on this, but that's what I've heard through the grapevine.
Jon Armdog
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What screens did you guys still want? I have everything so there is no limit
I was going to try and see if Varric can wear daggers, right.
Ha ha, yeah man I'm definitely still interested to hear if Varric can use daggers. Give me my insane, story-immersion-breaking dwarf!
Naughty_Doge
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Dalish Elf with Halla mount> all
If you're a Quanri stomping through an Orlesian ballroom they'd darn well better comment.
Because female elves win the love interest lottery with a choice of 6 out of 8 romances.
But seriously, I just really like how they look this time around. I'm super shallow lol
Which book is that?
This is the second best review so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pcyLnB7B5A
After this one still obviously.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySkWNrTgYmM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pcyLnB7B5A
After this one still obviously.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySkWNrTgYmM
Female mage Qunari is probably going to be my 3rd playthrough. I can't wait to scary everyone off xDIf you're a Quanri stomping through an Orlesian ballroom they'd darn well better comment.
shinobi602
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Still have GT's review yet to come out
Is it just me or has Metacritic really cut down on the number of outlets being included in their score? I could have sworn you'd find games with 50+ published reviews included regularly last gen, it feels like we're only see a couple dozen for each game this go around.
World of Thedas - it is a very good resource, with beautiful artwork.
Dick Justice
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In the aaaaaaaaaaaaarms of an angel
Best party member in DAO. His AoE barkstun was barkmazing.
Loved that design. The DA2 version sucked.
For someone who never finished Origins, is it worth going back to? I tried starting it multiple times, and while I thought the world was compelling and enjoyed the combat, I gave up on it every time for a variety of reasons: scope of the game is overwhelming, I really hate the Fade, other games came out so I put it down and found it hard to pick back up, etc. This seems like it delivers and I want to try it out some time.
Also, is the DLC any good? I have the Ultimate Edition on PS3 and the base game on Origin but would rather play it on PC. Maybe I'll try getting into Origins again when there's a sale on the Ultimate Edition.
Also, is the DLC any good? I have the Ultimate Edition on PS3 and the base game on Origin but would rather play it on PC. Maybe I'll try getting into Origins again when there's a sale on the Ultimate Edition.
anexanhume
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Did a little google trends search. Looks pretty good for inquisition to be honest.
The DLC for Origins is just okay, in my opinion. It doesn't really add much.
Unless you count the Awakening expansion which is great.
Did a little google trends search. Looks pretty good for inquisition to be honest.
Curious how things will be now since the reviews and everything for ACU and DAI have come out, as well as the netcode issues with MCC. Actually surprised FC4 was top of the heap, I'm interested in it. Loved 3, but haven't really been paying any attention to it cause I knew DAI was my priority for the 18th and most of fall/winter.
Loved that design. The DA2 version sucked.
Fuck is that abomination?
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So they kept original Bungie made netcode in MCC then?
shiftplusone
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is the EA access trial up?
Does MS have an app that lets me trigger remote downloads like I can on my ps4?
Bioware's last 14(?) years have lowered my expectations for what they can provide so maybe this will surprise me
I guess I should make a thing on the keep so I can get my progress in if I even remember what I did
Does MS have an app that lets me trigger remote downloads like I can on my ps4?
Bioware's last 14(?) years have lowered my expectations for what they can provide so maybe this will surprise me
I guess I should make a thing on the keep so I can get my progress in if I even remember what I did
No idea, just keep seeing people talk about match making being totally broken or not working for it.
Eudaemonium
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Awakening aside, the DA:O DLC was very lacklustre, and also indicative of DA2's direction, such as its massive area reuse even when it made little sense (why is Leliana's Song in Denerim, for example, and why is the Eluvian where you fought the final battle of Awakening. How did you miss it?).
DA2's DLC, however, was pretty damn excellent. The problem was I ended up having to tactically play it at key moments in the narrative so that the main game didn't feel so dull. Either way, it made me optimistic for (what was then) DA3.
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