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[Ralemont]

For the Qunari, I want someone in the game to represent the Qun in a way that gets the player to see their side. DA2, and the Assassin DLC were great for that. It's obviously a philosophy that restricts freedom in many ways, but seems to be uplifting to people love the structure & purpose it brings to their lives.

Iron Bull believes in the Qun, which is surprising given his personality. But he's a true Qunari, not Vashoth or Tal-Vashoth.

 

[MaddenNFL64]

Iron Bull believes in the Qun, which is surprising given his personality. But he's a true Qunari, not Vashoth or Tal-Vashoth.

I thought he was rebelling against the Qun, and loved life outside of it?

 

[Ralemont]

I thought he was rebelling against the Qun, and loved life outside of it?

He loves life outside of it, but the reason he's a mercenary in the first place is that Par Vollen demanded that he become an agent that passes information about Thedas back to them. Here's an exerpt from Patrick Weekes' interview:

"The only folks The Iron Bull has trouble with are those who go looking for fights about the Qunari. He isn’t trying to convert anybody, but he’s not going to apologize for his way of life, and people like Varric, who saw the Qunari at their worst in Kirkwall, might take that the wrong way."

So he's still Qunari, even if he doesn't live as a Qunari does. He's a spy, basically.

 

[Naughty_Doge]

They've addressed this, but the overall opinion is that players as well as the people in Thedas see "qunari" as "horns". It's something that will probably be clarified in game, but it kind of makes sense to use the umbrella term leading up to the release.

Kossith is technically the ancient name of their race that no one uses anymore, so it'd be in the character selection screen and then never mentioned in-game. Everyone in Thedas knows the race as "Qunari" because the vast majority follow the Qun so I think it's just ease of use.

Common knowledge is to call them Qunari, it's what they've been called as a race for ages now. Tal'Vashoth are given a different name to separate them but if people saw them they'd still call them Qunari. It's once again a semantics discussion which is useless for the grand majority of people. We know the starring qunari inquisitor is tal'vashoth. That's it lol

Because everyone with just a passing familiarity of the series thinks of them as Qunari.

Yeah, I know Qunari is the common term. I just want everything to be perfect, ok?!

 

[Kurtofan]

Spec wise is a gtx 880 video card more powerful than a gtx 660?

 

[Sigfodr]

He loves life outside of it, but the reason he's a mercenary in the first place is that Par Vollen demanded that he become an agent that passes information about Thedas back to them. Here's an exerpt from Patrick Weekes' interview:

"The only folks The Iron Bull has trouble with are those who go looking for fights about the Qunari. He isn’t trying to convert anybody, but he’s not going to apologize for his way of life, and people like Varric, who saw the Qunari at their worst in Kirkwall, might take that the wrong way."

So he's still Qunari, even if he doesn't live as a Qunari does. He's a spy, basically.

Yep. I think I recall reading somewhere that Bull is also a little conflicted about the Qun after living away from other qunari for so long. For instance, he's embraced sex positivity, but that doesn't have a place in the Qun. I expect (and hope) that his shifting relationship with the Qun will be explored in the game, and should make for great conversations with my qunari Inquisitor.

 

[MaddenNFL64]

He loves life outside of it, but the reason he's a mercenary in the first place is that Par Vollen demanded that he become an agent that passes information about Thedas back to them. Here's an exerpt from Patrick Weekes' interview:

"The only folks The Iron Bull has trouble with are those who go looking for fights about the Qunari. He isn’t trying to convert anybody, but he’s not going to apologize for his way of life, and people like Varric, who saw the Qunari at their worst in Kirkwall, might take that the wrong way."

So he's still Qunari, even if he doesn't live as a Qunari does. He's a spy, basically.

I get it I think. He's been so far removed from his people, and culture, that he lives a different way now, but he loves his people and culture, and won't take people shitting on it. Makes sense in a way.

 

[witness]

Do we know if the Deluxe edition will be hard to get after launch day? I ask because I'm waiting until Black Friday, I know it's not on sale but I'm just going to be all my stuff at once, before I buy it.

 

[Sigfodr]

Do we know if the Deluxe edition will be hard to get after launch day? I ask because I'm waiting until Black Friday, I know it's not on sale but I'm just going to be all my stuff at once, before I buy it.

I wouldn't risk it. It definitely isn't listed on sale in any of the circulars, so there is no reason to wait (unless you're waiting on a paycheck) so maybe go ahead and order on Amazon?

 

[Smoolio]

Is it just me who thinks Cassandra looked better in DA2? Her looks were a bit "softer" and not as "manly" IMO. She will still end up as my romance choice though.

I think she looks amazing, her looks match her badassery now. I did a few flirt options in the access trial and i'm swooning.

 

[Kinthalis]

Spec wise is a gtx 880 video card more powerful than a gtx 660?

A GTX 880m is a bit more powerful than a GTX 660 , it's abotu equivalent to a GTX 660ti.

 

[guit3457]

At what time do they use to release the game in US Origin?

Anyone has a countdown? Thx

 

[Ralemont]

I get it I think. He's been so far removed from his people, and culture, that he lives a different way now, but he loves his people and culture, and won't take people shitting on it. Makes sense in a way.

Yeah. It almost vaguely resembles Tali's character arc in Mass Effect. By the time ME3 rolls around she's more vas Normandy than anything.

I wouldn't be surprised if a part of Bull's character arc includes Par Vollen demanding he return, causing an existential crisis of faith between his new lifestyle and the Qun.

 

[Menome]

So. It seems that the three party members I want to keep with me most are all rogues. 3 Rogues and a Mage can work, right?

Spoiler

Also, my dirty little secret for the specialisation conversation a few pages back: I auto-level my companions. ALL OF THEM.

 

[Tovarisc]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

 

[Gvaz]

When does it unlock?

 

[Kurtofan]

A GTX 880m is a bit more powerful than a GTX 660 , it's abotu equivalent to a GTX 660ti.

Mine's actually a 850m.

 

[Tovarisc]

When does it unlock?

What does?

 

[Zephyrus]

...

goddamn idiots. Turns out they thought dragon age inquisition was the same as ass creed unity.

Got me all giddy for nothing.

 

[Sendero]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

lol at the music. But the trailer in itself is pretty damn sweet. Their best so far.

BTW, that's how I envisioned the Rift mage would be. =/

 

[Naughty_Doge]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

 

[Kirie]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

Interesting...choice for music. Nice trailer though. I laughed at the troll throwing the boulder at the soldiers running away xD

Can't wait to see the launch trailer! Hopefully it'll pop up before the weekend

 

[Gvaz]

What does?

The game on origin??

 

[Tovarisc]

The game on origin??

18th for US, 21st* for EU and accurate time depends on where you live.

*fixed date

 

[Altima]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

The music should be off vocal.

 

[guit3457]

18th for US, 21st* for EU and accurate time depends on where you live.

*fixed date

18th for US... 12:00 am?

 

[Neverfade]

I want to go back and replay Dragon Age: Origins.

Does anyone know how the import data stuff works? Can I import directly from Origins, or do I need to filter it through and play 2 again as well? Can I import it from the 360 edition if I plan on going PS4 for Inquisition?

 

[Socreges]

Any word on the PS3 version? eg, is the framerate good?

 

[shinobi602]

Kind of freaking out here.

Jesus lol.

 

[Tovarisc]

18th for US... 12:00 am?

I don't know, don't ask hard questions I get confused

Serious answer is that I don't literally know. Maybe someone with Origin pre-order could kindly check preload and launch times from Origin client and report back?

 

[Ralemont]

I want to go back and replay Dragon Age: Origins.

Does anyone know how the import data stuff works? Can I import directly from Origins, or do I need to filter it through and play 2 again as well? Can I import it from the 360 edition if I plan on going PS4 for Inquisition?

There's no importing saves at all. Rather you recreate your world state at the Dragon Age Keep and then import that into Inquisition.

 

[tcrunch]

I want to go back and replay Dragon Age: Origins.

Does anyone know how the import data stuff works? Can I import directly from Origins, or do I need to filter it through and play 2 again as well? Can I import it from the 360 edition if I plan on going PS4 for Inquisition?

You have to use the Dragon Age Keep thing, you don't actually import saves.

https://dragonagekeep.com/en_US/

Is the game available to download/preload/whatever already on PC? I noticed it's huge so I need to set aside a few nights for it to download.

 

[Kem0sabe]

Someone pulled trigger on this one hour too early, DRAGON AGE™: INQUISITION Official Trailer – The Breach.

I'm getting flashbacks to the "this is the new shit" trailer from a few years back, horrible music direction mixed with quite good visuals.

I guess the kids like this kinda music these days, so have to seem edgy.

 

[Neverfade]

At work so I can't check that link out immediately, but I assume it's probably similar to the questionnaire at the beginning of Mass Effects where you can set decision options?

Thanks for the info, guys.

 

[tcrunch]

At work so I can't check that link out immediately, but I assume it's probably similar to the questionnaire at the beginning of Mass Effects where you can set decision options?

Thanks for the info, guys.

Yeah, but there's a lot of choices like "did you get these two elves to marry in DAO" so you may want to keep a wiki on-hand.

 

[Karu]

Preload for PS3-version starts on the 16th. At this point I'm looking forward to that date as much as to the game itself.

 

[Naughty_Doge]

I thought the music was ok :/

Spoiler

I'm not a kid!

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

18th for US... 12:00 am?

17th at 9pm

 

[Necrovex]

Kind of freaking out here.

Jesus lol.

This is why you don't do drugs.

 

[Menome]

At work so I can't check that link out immediately, but I assume it's probably similar to the questionnaire at the beginning of Mass Effects where you can set decision options?

Thanks for the info, guys.

This site is invaluable for context:

http://thedialoguewheel.wordpress.com/

 

[Gvaz]

So is it unlocking the 18th at midnight or early 19th?

 

[GavinUK86]

That trailer was sooo good. Love the ending with the entire party ready to do battle!

 

[LProtag]

I think I'm just going to play the default world setting since I'm new to the series.

I'm debating on my specialty... Knight Enchanter or Tempest, I think.

 

[Wulfram]

via Twitter

Interesting design decision if it's intentional FPS lock on conversations.

This is done mostly because the animation system can behave oddly for complex animations if something happens that causes them to be updated asynchronously. So we synched the two during cinematics to work around this issue. Fixing the problem would be a lot of work, and likely won't be patched (definitely not day one) unless other, more serious issues end up manifesting as a result of this system.

http://forum.bioware.com/topic/399000-the-dai-twitter-thread-mp-stream/?p=17740656

 

[GavinUK86]

This is done mostly because the animation system can behave oddly for complex animations if something happens that causes them to be updated asynchronously. So we synched the two during cinematics to work around this issue. Fixing the problem would be a lot of work, and likely won't be patched (definitely not day one) unless other, more serious issues end up manifesting as a result of this system.

http://forum.bioware.com/topic/399000-the-dai-twitter-thread-mp-stream/?p=17740656

I wonder what he means by "full conversations".

 

[Dawg]

I knew the conversations were stuttery. I thought it was my PC first, but it's been confirmed to be 30fps? That explains a lot.

 

[Gvaz]

You know someone will unlock it.

 

[Tovarisc]

This is done mostly because the animation system can behave oddly for complex animations if something happens that causes them to be updated asynchronously. So we synched the two during cinematics to work around this issue. Fixing the problem would be a lot of work, and likely won't be patched (definitely not day one) unless other, more serious issues end up manifesting as a result of this system.

http://forum.bioware.com/topic/399000-the-dai-twitter-thread-mp-stream/?p=17740656

Here is full quote from the link for lazy;

You're not controlling the characters (especially not in spinning around in circles) in conversations either. At least, the "full conversations' that are cinematic. The conversations that you still have player control over won't do this. At least they shouldn't, because the cinematic system isn't taking control.

This is done mostly because the animation system can behave oddly for complex animations if something happens that causes them to be updated asynchronously. So we synched the two during cinematics to work around this issue. Fixing the problem would be a lot of work, and likely won't be patched (definitely not day one) unless other, more serious issues end up manifesting as a result of this system.

Edit:

I knew the conversations were stuttery. I thought it was my PC first, but it's been confirmed to be 30fps? That explains a lot.

Yeah, confirmed by TotalBiscuit earlier today.

 

[Eusis]

After having read a few reviews, this element stands out as my biggest negative, unfortunately. It doesn't sound like we'll be roleplaying this character so much as steering their decisions. It's really not the same. Roleplaying a specific character from a specific perspective was a big part of what made Origins so replayable - my dwarf noble and elven mage saw the world in two very different lights. I really hope there's still a little room for that sort of roleplaying in Inquisition, but unfortunately it sounds like every race is basically just human.

It's an inevitable result from someone deciding full VA absolutely had to be done, period. I don't even remember TOO many complaints with DA:O, but there were probably just enough and maybe more of it came from the mainstream, or even just a higher up who felt it was too "backwards" to not go with full VA even though someone like Bethesda seems to keep not caring and actually encroach on CoD numbers.

Spoiler

Not that many Bethesda RPGs let you make meaningful dialogue decisions anyway...

 

[Wulfram]

I wonder what he means by "full conversations".

For the more minor sidequests they don't switch to a conversation camera but leave you in the regular one you play the game in. Which lets them save work on animations. Though on the plus side it also means you can just walk away if you're bored of listening to sidequest guy.

I don't know how common these are