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Dragon Age: Origins |OT| Letting The Fade fade out of memory
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HadesGigas
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Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week** :
Week of August 9 through August 22: Dragon Age: Origins
Awakening, 2400 Microsoft Points
Return to Ostagar, 240 Microsoft Points
Warden's Keep, 400 Microsoft Points
Blood Dragon Red Avatar T-shirt , 40 Microsoft Points (Male) (Female)
**Special pricing available for Xbox LIVE Gold Members
Week of August 9 through August 22: Dragon Age: Origins
Awakening, 2400 Microsoft Points
Return to Ostagar, 240 Microsoft Points
Warden's Keep, 400 Microsoft Points
Blood Dragon Red Avatar T-shirt , 40 Microsoft Points (Male) (Female)
**Special pricing available for Xbox LIVE Gold Members
Check if the DA:O Content Updater service is running. Press Windows+R, type 'services.msc' and hit enter. Start it manually if it doesn't and check the in-game menu again. If that doesn't do it, there's a big support thread on the official forums just for DLC issues. You should find a solution to your problem there.Jswanko said:
Conflict NZ
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Speedymanic said:
Was that... the Mass Effect 2 theme?
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
kai3345 said:
Well that's up to you really, Warden's keep gives you
-Hour long quest with a "moral" decision and interesting new location
-Either a good plate armor set or staff/robes(?)
-Storage chest
In my personal opinion, it is worth it.
Ninja Kn1ght
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I have the same problem in this game that I have in most RPGs, I hoarde too much stuff and my inventory is always on the brink of being full! I need to get over that. lol.
Stallion Free
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Well the idea is that they finish doing all the DLC before doing a GOTY edition. It's counter-intuitive to release a "complete" GOTY edition and then continue to drop DLC.Totobeni said:
DodgyGeezerFella
Member
Still finding after the patch performance continues to bog down after playing for awhile 
Really putting me off playing the game, knowing load times are going to increase between areas and general running around getting choppy.
Really putting me off playing the game, knowing load times are going to increase between areas and general running around getting choppy.I just picked this game up and will probably start it on Friday. Is there anything I need to know? Does the instruction book give you a pretty good idea of what you're suppose to do? It's been a long time since I played a true RPG and after reading some of these posts on here, it looks like I may be in over my head.
Stallion Free
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About the only thing this game has in common with Oblivion is the fantasy roots.gdt5016 said:
crowphoenix
Banned
What system did you get it on?Mest30 said:
As for general tips, remember that warriors are more tanks than anything else and mages will do most of your damage.
Keep a healer in your party. You might want to go to the Tower of Magi first to pick one up, unless you fill the position yourself. (Any mage can, there's a spell line for that.) Bring potions and automate their consumption via the tactics menu. Are you playing on console or on PC?Mest30 said:
Sir Garbageman
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gdt5016 said:
I hated Oblivion too, DA:O is very, very different. The best comparison to other games would be a hybrid of KOTOR and BG2 if you've played either of those games.
brandonh83
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I burned myself out way too hard on this game, I played it for like 4 straight days, beat it, started another file to get more trophies and now I'm roughly halfway through that play through. I think I need to play some of the DLC stuff before hitting back on the main quest.
Also, all the guides I've seen for romancing each of the characters kind of makes it seem really hard to do.
Also, all the guides I've seen for romancing each of the characters kind of makes it seem really hard to do.
Sir Garbageman
Member
brandonh83 said:
Only romanced Morrigan in my playthrough and it was really easy. Don't know bout the other characters, but I don't think any of them are difficult.
Stallion Free said:
I thought that The Golems of Amgarrak is the final DLC for the game ( since Dragon Age 2 is now announced) , oh well :/
Stallion Free said:
yup , they are very different , but as the setting I think Dragon Age , The Witcher and Demon's Soul also fantasy medieval setting way better than Oblivion ( and they were better RPG than Oblivion as well).
I would say go play Dragon Age first before Fable 2, because DA:O is way better and way longer game.
and I too hated Oblivion too it was just boring and broken ( but loved Fallout 3 ).
kyo_daikun
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I thought lelianas song would have been the last DLC, this one is looking very promising tho.
Stallion Free
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I don't recall them saying anything about that.Totobeni said:
You're always able to issue manual commands like that. What they're talking about is something similar to the gambit system in Final Fantasy 12. The more slots you unlock, the more complex your automated AI routines can be.Decado said:
It's pretty ridiculous to have to spend points on that stuff in the first place so I don't mind using cheats/mods to increase it. PC version FTW.
There giving orders and there's programming them. The latter are 'tactics' you can assign, essentially manipulate their AI in specific ways. You have a number of slots for If-Then like statements. You get more if you raise certain attributes/skills yadda yadda. Yes, you can still give your characters orders regardless.
The_Inquisitor
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Any news of a Dragon Age:GOTY /all DLC release?
Edit: Also can you buy DLC through steam? Or do you have to buy from bioware site?
Edit: Also can you buy DLC through steam? Or do you have to buy from bioware site?
MyOtherBike
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Decado said:
No, you can. What you are unlocking is simply more tactics for the a.i. to control themselves.
Example: Say I start with only two tactics for my healer. I would enter the following:
-I want my Healer to cast group heal when my main character's health drops below 50%.
-I want my Healer to cast heal on herself when she drops below 25% health.
With two bonus tactics, I would enter the following:
-I want my Healer to take a mana potion when her mana drops below 25%.
-I want my Healer to cast a weakness curse whenever a boss or elite character appears.
You can take control of the character and have her do this yourself, but I like having the option to focus on my main character as much as possible. The more tactics you've unlocked make the A.I. act the way you want it to when you aren't taking direct control.
Stallion Free
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No there hasn't been any news of that and all DLC other than Awakenings must be purchased through Bioware directly (it is tied to your account that you log into in the game).The_Inquisitor said:
The_Inquisitor
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Stallion Free said:
Ah ok thanks! I may pick it up now that I saw the price dropped to 30.
Probably because of the deal of the week next week on Awakening,it`s cheaper now at Gamestops and all so I got a copy for 25 bucks...always wanted to get this but at 44 up here in Canada,I waited for this moment...not sure if i`ll continue with my Rogue or start a new character...lots of incentive to continue with your DA Origins completed save?
Circle of Willis
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After a 6 month hiatus from this game, I finally finished the fade. Finishing the mage tower really reinvigorated my enthusiasm for this game..
rainking187
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No details yet though.
Circle of Willis
Neo Member
I'm currently playing as a tank and am confused on how to allocate my points. I thought constitution would be one of the main stats secondary to strength but I see that there are conflicting strategies saying that dexterity should be maxed out and constitution can remain at about 20-25. Who's right?
The latter. Constitution only has the one advantage of being able to take more hits. Dexterity, however, raises your accuracy which helps keep the enemies' attention, because you hit them more often. In turn it also makes you harder to hit, nullifying the need for a lot of health. Even if you get hit, you'll be wearing the biggest armour anyway (which also draws attention to you).Circle of Willis said:
Gully State
Member
Which DLC's are worth checking out?
Basileus777
Member
There's no real reason for any character other than Shale (b/c his equipment requires it) to ever have more than base CON. This is also why Shale is such a poor tank late game compared to any sword and shielder.
Basileus777
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kai3345 said:
It's still almost always better to put points in DEX instead of CON. You'll get hit less, land your attacks more often, and will be healed easier (less HP) with points in DEX as opposed to CON. High HP damage cushions are simply less effective than high DEX characters that avoid getting hit at all.
Finally started this on PS3 on Friday. I am 4.5 hours in, probably barely scratching the surface. So far, I am very impressed. I thought it might be a little boring which is why I waited for a price drop to buy it. I am compelled at the story. It actually reminds me of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I am playing as a warrior and I'm still a little confused as to what I should be leveling up more. I'm focusing on strength right now but at least now I know that dex is more important than con. How important is magic for a warrior? Right now I'm keeping strength a few points ahead of everything else and keeping everything else equal.
I am really looking forward to playing this title for a while and will be looking forward to DA2. I probably won't be getting the DLC because I think it's BS that devs make you pay for that shit when it should come with the game. But is there anything important storywise in the DLC that I should know while playing through this game or before DA2? Thanks.
I am really looking forward to playing this title for a while and will be looking forward to DA2. I probably won't be getting the DLC because I think it's BS that devs make you pay for that shit when it should come with the game. But is there anything important storywise in the DLC that I should know while playing through this game or before DA2? Thanks.
About 53 hours in, headed into the final battle with almost all of the sidequests done.
Obviously I've enjoyed it if I put 53 hours in, but I can't see myself spending any more on DLC (I bought Warden't Keep) or even a complete sequel. Best to beat this one and move on. Besides, I've got some good stuff sitting completely unplayed on my shelf - Assassin's Creed 2, Mass Effect 2 - and there's always SSFIV.
Obviously I've enjoyed it if I put 53 hours in, but I can't see myself spending any more on DLC (I bought Warden't Keep) or even a complete sequel. Best to beat this one and move on. Besides, I've got some good stuff sitting completely unplayed on my shelf - Assassin's Creed 2, Mass Effect 2 - and there's always SSFIV.