alanschu Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That gamebanshee review seemed to be your turning point haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I don't have 'turning points', rather the game BENDS TO MY WILL. There will be a +5 Panzer in this game, mark my words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That gamebanshee review seemed to be your turning point haha. Actually, it was a turning point for poor Maria, who finally realised that quite a few of us are interested in stuff that she didn't dream that any normal, sentient human being might be interested in. Like nerdy AI / gaming mechanics around combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amentep Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 :: sigh :: I'm not making any pun whatsoever. "When 'X' is at home" is an English (as in the country, not the language) colloquial expression for when you don't know what / who something / someone is. For example, "Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Who's he when he's at home?" I apologise for using a colloquialism on an international forum, OTOH now you know a common English expression in case you ever visit. Actually I've heard the colloquialism here in the US, so knew what you meant. I don't know if you've noticed, but I've actually been extraordinarily enthusiastic about elements of DA recently. I do try to be fair (ish). None of this detracts from my genuine confusion as to what that website is all about and how it adds value to the game. It's a crappy beta site where you post stats about your game and endure what looks like the South Park version of Dragon Age. My question is, quite simply, why? Why is anyone interested in how many monsters Bob Smith from Little Rock, Arkansas (when he's at home) killed? Or who was in his party? Remain genuinely baffled. Really. Cheers MC AFAIK you don't upload anything; the thread about it on Bioware's site has this quote - "The video sells it as a bit of an action game but it's a legit RPG with turn-based combat. We will also have a few items you can unlock in DA:O by playing." I cannot - yet I must. How do you calculate that? At what point on the graph do "must" and "cannot" meet? Yet I must - but I cannot! ~ Ro-Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristes Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Now now, MCs, don't go duking it out. Wait, am I painting a bullseye on my forehead by saying that? Anyhow, I see most of the recent stuff as positive. As usual, I've avoided the links except where folks have sent them to me personally. On the other hand, I do plan on downloading the character generator on the 13th. I can't see how it can be spoilerish and it might really help me glean some info about the game without spoiling the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadExchange Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm not sure if anyone was aware of it, but www.giantbomb.com did a quick look on this game recently with about 20 minutes of combat. Not the best game playing, but I don't think the focus was all the way there, but cool to see some actual combat and not a dev just playing through. Dragon Age: Origins Quick Look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Giant Bomb FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Giant Bomb FTW! The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 You're doing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaesun Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I wasn't really that interested in Dragon Age.... except now. That actually looked pretty cool. Some of my Youtube Classic Roland MT-32 Video Game Music videos | My Music | My Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslug Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I decided a while ago I was going to get this game and the video did not disappoint. It does look really freakin hard though but I think that was more the guy having a sub par build and being a mage early game. Easy mode for me. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) The game is pretty challenging to start. I had a hard time at first with my rogue build to start. Mages can be very powerful at the beginning, but it comes with an understanding of the character and abilities. Edited October 10, 2009 by alanschu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath of Dagon Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just saw the Brood Mother. Is Bioware trying to repulse me from playing any of their games? "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadExchange Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just saw the Brood Mother. Is Bioware trying to repulse me from playing any of their games? I look forward to difficulty where strategy is involved. Just seeing the playthrough of this really builds my anticipation for this title. Glad I got a new pc last month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Good video... with the volume on mute The guy who kept chiming in every few seconds is annoying. But yeah, I'm pretty hyped for DA: O again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I wasn't really that interested in Dragon Age.... except now. That actually looked pretty cool. Then why did you pre-order it? "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 The Giant Bomb video is the first time I've seen the party inventory system, which I have to say I like a lot. As for the big yellow circles at the feet of your party members, can you turn them off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hmmm, I don't think so, but to be honest I never tried. I think after a while you'll just look past them anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 The two slackers narrating the video might be annoying, but they do come up with some gems... Slacker one: Whoah, traps. Evetyone's on fire. Slacker two: Hey, we've got Mordeicai the Mage. Slacker two (deadpan): Yeah, but he's on f*****g fire. I will happily concede from that video that the combat system is BG + Diablo x tactics = pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I would have you know that the Giant Bomb "slackers" are really funny. Go check out the "TANG" section under videos, it's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mera Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 DAO blood party The most dark and mature preview so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niten_Ryu Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 It was excruciating to watch 'em play game so badly. No strategy, no crowd control, bad positioning, incorrect use of abilities, drinking health potions like they're going out of style and still getting killed... No wonder game industry is moving towards semi interactive quicktime event games because EVERYTHING is too hard for the majority. Let's play Alpha Protocol My misadventures on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 It was excruciating to watch 'em play game so badly. No strategy, no crowd control, bad positioning, incorrect use of abilities, drinking health potions like they're going out of style and still getting killed... No wonder game industry is moving towards semi interactive quicktime event games because EVERYTHING is too hard for the majority. Cut them some slack. They managed to finish it despite a total lack of strategy & it's kinda hard to play decently if you have to finish a preview in 20 minutes and talking the entire time. That said, the combat to me looks a lot like NWN2, only more fast-paced. I was hoping for something more slow-paced with cool animations like Drakensang. Then again, BioWare games shouldn't really be played for the combat nowadays. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I wasn't overly impressed by the combat in that giant Bomb vid, mostly due to the gamepaly balance. It seems too easy, especially if you take in consideration that those guys were playing the game like untrained monkeys, that they were mostly leaving the companions uncontrolled and that Bioware included the now standard, dying is meaningless mechanic. I imagine the combat will be more rewarding for players who like to leave everything to the AI rather than the ones that control everything BG style. The only thing I did like in the vid was the interface from the inventory to the colored circles. All that said, I'll probably buy it when I can get it for 20 "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I wasn't overly impressed by the combat in that giant Bomb vid, mostly due to the gamepaly balance. It seems too easy, especially if you take in consideration that those guys were playing the game like untrained monkeys, that they were mostly leaving the companions uncontrolled and that Bioware included the now standard, dying is meaningless mechanic. I imagine the combat will be more rewarding for players who like to leave everything to the AI rather than the ones that control everything BG style. The only thing I did like in the vid was the interface from the inventory to the colored circles. All that said, I'll probably buy it when I can get it for 20 You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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