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Pcmaker
11-03-2009, 07:09 PM
I downloaded the 360 version, but havent played it yet... then the PC version came out. I'm downloading that now. I'll let you guys know what I think of it. This game is made by the very same people who made epic games such as KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Fallout 3, etc.. Very good at what they do.
Anyway, here's a torrent:
http://isohunt.com/download/139225009/dragon%27s+age.torrent
Pirate
11-03-2009, 08:25 PM
Playing the PC version. About 2 hours in, I'm taking it slow, talking to most npc's, exploring a lot etc. Just got out of the 'starter area' for the mage. Seems relatively easy so far on 'normal' difficulty.
Plays wonderfully. Both gameplay and technical wise. The starter area looked kind of bland, but once outside the scenery is much more impressive (running it maxed out @ 2048x1158 resolution + 2xAA)
I'm pretty sure this game will take me quite some time to finish what with all the different options/choises and me, like with previous Bioware, going back and forth between saves to see the effects/consequences they have.
Pcmaker
11-03-2009, 10:07 PM
This game is fucking awesome.
What class did you pick? I'm a Human Warrior.
Kundurp
11-04-2009, 06:02 PM
I'm waiting till winter break to grab this guy so I can play it for a stretch without stopping, 'm super excited.
Is the story more ambiguous like Neverwinter? Or focused like Baldurs Gate 2? Is my only concern. I'm going to be playing on the console to.
Trolly
11-04-2009, 07:56 PM
I wanted this for home console, but all the reviews have just been mildly good. 7.5 average (as opposed to the pc version which is averaging a 9). Every year there's one or two games that comes out for pc that I want that make me feel bad for not having a gaming pc and this is one
Rynoplasty
11-04-2009, 09:30 PM
This game is freaking sweet. I can't wait to get off work to play it again tonight.
Also, I have the 360 version and haven't noticed any problems with it technically or control wise.
Pcmaker
11-05-2009, 01:02 AM
Damn this game is tough
CreatureCore
11-05-2009, 12:39 PM
Damn this game is tough
From the ign review i watched, apparently the best way to play the pc version is to pause the game frequently in battle to input commands to party members. Supposed to be too tough and hectic to do it in real time.
Pirate
11-07-2009, 07:29 AM
From the ign review i watched, apparently the best way to play the pc version is to pause the game frequently in battle to input commands to party members. Supposed to be too tough and hectic to do it in real time.
I'd say it's nearly impossible to play this game entirely in real time on normal difficulty and beyond. Play this game like an action RPG and you will most likely fail. Micromanaging is key, especially when heavily outnumbered by higher level mobs where every attack counts (which will happen often).
Spell combo's are great as well. I love to send in Alistair to tank the mobs (use threaten and shield buffs), use Morrigan to cast that forcefield spell on him so he doesn't take any damage, then just use my main to grease/inferno/fireball the shit out of the mobs around him.
This game is great. :yes:
parker
11-07-2009, 03:53 PM
fuck was gonna get this an hour ago but got gta ballad of gay tony instead
CreatureCore
11-08-2009, 12:03 AM
Bought this today, only played about 2 hours so far. Doing the mission to become a grey warden now. Died towards the end of the map and just turned it off so that i can head to a friends for the fights.
CreatureCore
11-08-2009, 12:05 AM
Oh and dieing and not having to restart the entire level feels so strange now after having been playing demons souls the last few weeks lol.
Pcmaker
11-08-2009, 03:33 AM
Play it on Hard, you pansy.
ItBurnzWhenIP
11-08-2009, 05:40 AM
Nightmare
sounds awesome and my type of game from the descriptions u guys give. gotta check it out.
The Fire
11-09-2009, 06:46 PM
Great game. I am about 16 hours into it - 20% of the world explored. I am going through as a Rouge City Elf on normal on the 360. So far I have been playing straight action without micro managing and have leaned heavily on my potions and real time strategy. I have died about a half dozen times, having recently completed the Redcliffe campaign and all the side quests. I give the game about a 7.5 or 8 so far - up to Bioware standards in the KOTOR and Mass Effect tradition. This game plays very similar to both in many ways and the story and your ability to manipulate it are perhaps it's biggest strengths. On the 360 a lot of the backgrounds and textures like trees and mountains and grass seem almost last gen in their quality. The characters buildings and details all look well enough though so while it has not overwhelmingly impressed me with it's graphics, they are not the detriment to the game that some would have you believe.
CreatureCore
11-10-2009, 10:27 PM
Great game. I am about 16 hours into it - 20% of the world explored. I am going through as a Rouge City Elf on normal on the 360. So far I have been playing straight action without micro managing and have leaned heavily on my potions and real time strategy. I have died about a half dozen times, having recently completed the Redcliffe campaign and all the side quests. I give the game about a 7.5 or 8 so far - up to Bioware standards in the KOTOR and Mass Effect tradition. This game plays very similar to both in many ways and the story and your ability to manipulate it are perhaps it's biggest strengths. On the 360 a lot of the backgrounds and textures like trees and mountains and grass seem almost last gen in their quality. The characters buildings and details all look well enough though so while it has not overwhelmingly impressed me with it's graphics, they are not the detriment to the game that some would have you believe.
Im playing it on ps3 as an elf rouge and am at the same part as you. I agree with everything you said. On the consoles its just easier to make the macros for your party members and have them act on there own, only controlling them when you really have too. I give it an 8.5 so far. The graphics are awfu,l but for this type of game i dont think its that important.
Jamming to this, its pretty entertaining for ps3. Its like a walk in the park with a frilly little hat in comparison to demons souls difficulty and unforgiving nature......but theres SO much more of a storyline its a little breath of fresh air.
Can be rather tedious but its killing time for me at the moment
ItBurnzWhenIP
11-11-2009, 04:03 AM
There's about 100 billion different conversation possibilities too. Next time I think i'm going to raise my persuasion skill all the way up right at the start and see who I can fuck with via that.
The Fire
11-11-2009, 04:02 PM
There's about 100 billion different conversation possibilities too. Next time I think i'm going to raise my persuasion skill all the way up right at the start and see who I can fuck with via that.
I up that and Lock pick at every chance I get. I let Alistair and Sten do the heavy lifting in the battles anyway and sneak around back for the back stab...
CreatureCore
11-11-2009, 10:24 PM
I up that and Lock pick at every chance I get. I let Alistair and Sten do the heavy lifting in the battles anyway and sneak around back for the back stab...
Did you unlock shale fire? His tanking abilities at least imo seem way better then alistairs.
Did you unlock shale fire? His tanking abilities at least imo seem way better then alistairs.
i have shale. hes worth his weight in a party based solely on how funny he is. im talking close to HK-47 from KOTOR II funny.
Pirate
11-28-2009, 07:43 AM
Finally finished the game after about 60 hours of play time. What a great game.
http://www.gifbin.com/bin/1233928590_citizen%20kane%20clapping.gif
Even after nearly a month of playing pretty much nothing but Dragon Age, I'm tempted to just start over and go through it all again with a different character/dialogue.
Pcmaker
11-28-2009, 08:29 AM
YouTube- Jamal was a gay african dwarf afterall...
Kundurp
11-28-2009, 07:39 PM
Oh wow, I knew I'd enjoy the game because I love all of Biowares work, even Jade emprie.
But damn, I've been playing 8 hours straight today and I think I might call of work/cancel my date/ abandon all hope of being social till Xmas.
ninjashoes
11-29-2009, 07:42 AM
I just beat it finally
IMAMEX
11-30-2009, 09:47 PM
This game seems way too in-depth for my stupid ass. I'll see if I can give it a whirl @ blockbuster though.
ninjashoes
11-30-2009, 10:43 PM
This game seems way too in-depth for my stupid ass. I'll see if I can give it a whirl @ blockbuster though.
its not really, it just seems that way at first, its actually not that complicated
ninjashoes
12-01-2009, 04:22 AM
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
Pcmaker
12-01-2009, 05:01 AM
This ties with Demons Souls as Game of The year 2009.
ItBurnzWhenIP
12-02-2009, 09:33 AM
Oh wow, I knew I'd enjoy the game because I love all of Biowares work, even Jade emprie.
But damn, I've been playing 8 hours straight today and I think I might call of work/cancel my date/ abandon all hope of being social till Xmas.
lol... I'm on recuperative leave from work after surgery... I played from 3 am till 9 pm yesterday... I hope my XBOX didn't melt inside.
ninjashoes
12-02-2009, 10:12 PM
lol... I'm on recuperative leave from work after surgery... I played from 3 am till 9 pm yesterday... I hope my XBOX didn't melt inside.
If it was an Xbox 360 chances are it did melt inside.
started playing it now, seems nice
ItBurnzWhenIP
12-17-2009, 02:10 AM
If it was an Xbox 360 chances are it did melt inside.
It survived. My last one lasted me like 3 years
Kundurp
12-21-2009, 05:52 AM
I'm just getting my Xbox back after 4 weeks at Microshaft for repairs, wtf.
I will never buy a multi platform game on 360.
I'm just getting my Xbox back after 4 weeks at Microshaft for repairs, wtf.
I will never buy a multi platform game on 360.
im quite surprised you dont have this on PC. mass effect is the only bioware title i will play on a console.
Kundurp
12-22-2009, 09:34 AM
im quite surprised you dont have this on PC. mass effect is the only bioware title i will play on a console.
PC version is only worth it if you're going to play a caster.
With any general knowledge on how MMO parties work and how to balance my team I found this an incredibly easy game on normal to just run in and hack and slash, I love being able to sit back with a controller too.
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