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Dragon Age II |OT| The Revenge of Shit Mountain
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Rahxephon91
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Yes because taste is at issue here, even though no preference has been stated. You're such a clever dude!RedStep said:
The various races of ME are almost just Star Trek races. Krogan's are Klingons. Turians are Romulans ect ect. The political structure isn't interesting, we've seen ideas like a council and the early beginnings of humans in space in other science fiction before as well. It's the same as DA. Biowares take on established conventions. Just because you prefer one over the other dosen't mean you can slight the other one and try to make it seem inferior when the other has the same problems.
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I just got past the demo area and into Kirkwall. I'm playing on Hard, and damn that Ogre battle is tough as hell. It took me 3 tries to best it. The textures look a lot better on Very High, but there are still some stinkers. SSAO, soft shadows and tessellation all go a long ways to making the game look pretty nice. I'm maxed out in DX11 at 1920x1200 with 2x AA and it runs really well. Like 40 - 60fps with some occasional dips. Very playable.
I went ahead and chose the default Hawke warrior and will be going with a 2-hand spec, probably. I was able to import my Dragon Age: Origins save without issue and also redeem my signature code for the DLC crap. The only thing that really disappointed me so far is that I couldn't make minor adjustments to default Hawke look.
Anyway, I'm liking it so far! I look forward to finally playing some new content that wasn't in the demo tomorrow.
I went ahead and chose the default Hawke warrior and will be going with a 2-hand spec, probably. I was able to import my Dragon Age: Origins save without issue and also redeem my signature code for the DLC crap. The only thing that really disappointed me so far is that I couldn't make minor adjustments to default Hawke look.
Anyway, I'm liking it so far! I look forward to finally playing some new content that wasn't in the demo tomorrow.
RiotPelaaja
Remedy
Argh, image link issue, never mind.
FleckSplat
Member
Great. The texture pack either says the game isn't installed (it is), or if the game's running it tells me to quit the game to install. I do that, but then the window closes and I have to restart the pack installer (at which point it says the game's not installed). WTF.
From PS3 version, a little glitch, fixed itself when reenter the area. Just thought it was funny, when I first see that and I'm not sure if I'll be falling down if I walk over it LOL.
The game runs pretty smooth on PS3, very happy so far. I like this new narrative style they made though. Only complain is that I dont get to be an elf
Diatribe1974
Member
EvaPlusMinus said:
Things like the Black Emporium and whatnot are downloaded externally rather via the in-game experience. Just go to your area on the Bioware site and look at the things your account has redeemed and then click on the "More Info" or whatever it is called. Then click on the Download option.
FleckSplat
Member
FleckSplat said:
Wow. To get it to work, just use 7zip to open the Exe and copy the $34 folder to the DA2 packages folder. Sigh, why do I need to figure this shit out just to get good textures?
Acheteedo
Member
Reviews so far:
The Escapist - 100
"The advancements in RPG mechanics would be enough to set it apart, but the real achievement of Dragon Age II is in the story-telling. I could point out the improved combat and graphics till there's blood covering my face, but BioWare is one of the few companies that uses the advanced computing power available to modern game designers to let you actually play a role."
3DJuegos - 91
"It may be difficult for hardcore gamers to ignore the revamped combat system, but once you calm down and excuse some minor flaws, you'll find an amazing game in Dragon Age II."
SpazioGames - 90
"Despite the change in pace, graphics and tactics, Dragon Age II is once again one of the greatest RPGs of our time, thanks to an interesting storyline, fascinating characters and a fun, over the top dark fantasy combat system."
Games Master UK - 90
"BioWare have comprehensively hit back at detractors of the original game and Dragon Age II delivers a distinctive fantasy RPG with far broader appeal and personality than before. Mega-nerds may feel slighted that they can't dig into the mechanics quite so easily but few would argue that this slicker, more streamlined approach isn't a vast improvement. [Apr 2011, p.73]"
Official Xbox Magazine - 90
"Next to its predecessor, Dragon Age II may be a slightly altered beast, but the minute Isabela slyly chirps "I like big boats, I cannot lie" to a Desire Demon in the murky Fade, you'll realize this game offers some of the deepest, nerdiest, most worthwhile 40 to 60 hours you'll ever love losing sleep over. [April 2011, p.70]"
Game Informer - 83
"Part of me was disappointed with Dragon Age II. I hoped for an improvement on the original, but it ultimately feels like a step back. [Apr 2011, p.85]"
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US) - 90
"Fueled by its brains, a likeable cast, and a sprawling storyline, Age II delivers. It's the sort of game with jaws, the kind that consumes lives. [Apr 2011, p.72]"
PSM3 Magazine UK - 90
"Striking and confident compared to Origins' drab brownness. [Apr 2011, p.86]"
PC Gamer - 94
"The best RPG combat ever. Not gaming's best story, but maybe its best storytelling. Darker, sexier, better. [Mar 2011, p.64]"
Eurogamer Italy - 90
PC Games (Germany) - 88
Gamestar - 87
The Escapist - 100
"The advancements in RPG mechanics would be enough to set it apart, but the real achievement of Dragon Age II is in the story-telling. I could point out the improved combat and graphics till there's blood covering my face, but BioWare is one of the few companies that uses the advanced computing power available to modern game designers to let you actually play a role."
3DJuegos - 91
"It may be difficult for hardcore gamers to ignore the revamped combat system, but once you calm down and excuse some minor flaws, you'll find an amazing game in Dragon Age II."
SpazioGames - 90
"Despite the change in pace, graphics and tactics, Dragon Age II is once again one of the greatest RPGs of our time, thanks to an interesting storyline, fascinating characters and a fun, over the top dark fantasy combat system."
Games Master UK - 90
"BioWare have comprehensively hit back at detractors of the original game and Dragon Age II delivers a distinctive fantasy RPG with far broader appeal and personality than before. Mega-nerds may feel slighted that they can't dig into the mechanics quite so easily but few would argue that this slicker, more streamlined approach isn't a vast improvement. [Apr 2011, p.73]"
Official Xbox Magazine - 90
"Next to its predecessor, Dragon Age II may be a slightly altered beast, but the minute Isabela slyly chirps "I like big boats, I cannot lie" to a Desire Demon in the murky Fade, you'll realize this game offers some of the deepest, nerdiest, most worthwhile 40 to 60 hours you'll ever love losing sleep over. [April 2011, p.70]"
Game Informer - 83
"Part of me was disappointed with Dragon Age II. I hoped for an improvement on the original, but it ultimately feels like a step back. [Apr 2011, p.85]"
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US) - 90
"Fueled by its brains, a likeable cast, and a sprawling storyline, Age II delivers. It's the sort of game with jaws, the kind that consumes lives. [Apr 2011, p.72]"
PSM3 Magazine UK - 90
"Striking and confident compared to Origins' drab brownness. [Apr 2011, p.86]"
PC Gamer - 94
"The best RPG combat ever. Not gaming's best story, but maybe its best storytelling. Darker, sexier, better. [Mar 2011, p.64]"
Eurogamer Italy - 90
PC Games (Germany) - 88
Gamestar - 87
_tetsuo_ said:
You guys using the latest nvidia beta drivers? They should have DA optimization.
http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/win7-winvista-64bit-267.24-beta-driver-uk.html
Zeal said:
Right, guess I missed that. Been using them myself yesterday, haven't played DA2 with them though (releases 10/03 here in Belgium)
just an Nvidia flaw. my ATI card runs DX11 perfectly.itxaka said:
Frankly this game is proving to be as disappointing as expected.Half the game seems to consist of running back and forth down the same corridors to earn money.
Any reviews over 80% are full of shit. Game Informer seems the most honest of all reviews so far in that 1 line.
Fix The Scientist
Member
I really hate that dwarf, can i ignore him for the whole game and only see his ugly face a few times? or does he have a more central role?
MikeE21286
Member
yeah, same here as well._tetsuo_ said:
gtx460
Acquiescence
Member
All the women in this game have massive tits. I'm sorry that I have nothing more to contribute at this time, but damn there are some hefty sized funbags doing the rounds on all the gals.
APZonerunner
Member
Just putting the finishing touches to my review, but here's the final paragraphs:
ElectricBlue187
Member
good endingAPZonerunner said:
It's the game we deserve but not the one we need right now.
Acheteedo said:
After Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, this is so hard for me to believe. Can anyone attest to the storyline's quality? How is it better/different than Bioware's other games? What could possibly motivate The Escapist to give it 100 and claim that it's because of the storytelling?
Are the cutscenes still rendered at low framerates? Both DA:O and the demo for Dragon Age 2 show cutscene animation at 30 fps even though the framerate may be higher. If there are particles in the background, you can see them moving at 60 while the characters move at half the framerate. Not a big deal, I suppose, but it would be nice to see things move a bit smoother.
APZonerunner
Member
chris-013 said:
2San said:
I did the whole thing on Hard on PC. As I was only playing it to check out the differences I did it on normal on 360 but switched to Hard for a few big battles to see how Hard felt on a console. Nightmare, I imagine, will be utterly fucked - my point is just that those complaining about it being dumbed down, put it on hard and it really isn't anymore.
DodgyGeezerFella
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Any normal textures vs high res pack texture shots going yet ?