Dragon AGe Origins

**Pcmaker** · 11-03-2009, 08:09 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/13922500...7s+age.torrent

Pirate · 11-03-2009, 09:25 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, 11:07 PM

This game is fucking awesome.

What class did you pick? I'm a Human Warrior.

**Kundurp** · 11-04-2009, 07:02 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, 08:56 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, 10:30 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, 02:02 AM

Damn this game is tough

**CreatureCore** · 11-05-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcmaker

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, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CreatureCore

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.

**parker** · 11-07-2009, 04:53 PM

fuck was gonna get this an hour ago but got gta ballad of gay tony instead

**CreatureCore** · 11-08-2009, 01:03 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, 01:05 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, 04:33 AM

Play it on Hard, you pansy.

**ItBurnzWhenIP** · 11-08-2009, 06:40 AM

Nightmare

**CHE** · 11-08-2009, 08:43 AM

sounds awesome and my type of game from the descriptions u guys give. gotta check it out.

**The Fire** · 11-09-2009, 07:46 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, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fire

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.

**Dozi** · 11-11-2009, 03:54 AM

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, 05:03 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, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ItBurnzWhenIP

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...

11-03-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
Pcmaker PhD in Pornology Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,555 Points: 84,488.13 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 84,488.13 Give Points	Dragon AGe Origins 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/13922500...7s+age.torrent __________________

11-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#2
Pirate Sophisticated Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,637 Points: 17,973.80 Bank: 937,433.17 Total Points: 955,406.97 Give Points	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. __________________ Thus spake Pirate

11-03-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
Pcmaker PhD in Pornology Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,555 Points: 84,488.13 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 84,488.13 Give Points	This game is fucking awesome. What class did you pick? I'm a Human Warrior. __________________

11-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#4
Kundurp Number 1 Jake Fan!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,747 Points: 107,334.99 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 107,334.99 Give Points	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. __________________ "Everyone walks down the path that's in front of them, no one even thinks that if you stray away from the path, you make your own; and that's what I've always tried to do in life." -Sudo Genki

11-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#6
Rynoplasty warriorsnortDAMN Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 11,908 Points: 72,361.17 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 72,361.17 Give Points	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. __________________

11-04-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
Trolly Str8 Activated Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 1,683 Points: 51,012.47 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 51,012.47 Give Points	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

11-05-2009, 02:02 AM	#7
Pcmaker PhD in Pornology Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,555 Points: 84,488.13 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 84,488.13 Give Points	Damn this game is tough __________________

11-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#10
parker WWJD? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England Posts: 809 Points: 47,226.79 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 47,226.79 Give Points	fuck was gonna get this an hour ago but got gta ballad of gay tony instead

11-08-2009, 01:03 AM	#11
CreatureCore Ninjabro Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,689 Points: 102,057.54 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 102,057.54 Give Points	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.

11-08-2009, 01:05 AM	#12
CreatureCore Ninjabro Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,689 Points: 102,057.54 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 102,057.54 Give Points	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.

11-08-2009, 04:33 AM	#13
Pcmaker PhD in Pornology Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,555 Points: 84,488.13 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 84,488.13 Give Points	Play it on Hard, you pansy. __________________

11-08-2009, 08:43 AM	#15
CHE Ninjabro Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20,254 Points: 38,643.50 Bank: 772,210.33 Total Points: 810,853.83 Give Points	sounds awesome and my type of game from the descriptions u guys give. gotta check it out.

11-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#16
The Fire TFZ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,358 Points: 143,980.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 143,980.65 Give Points	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. __________________ "I want to show the world what a motivated Mexican with a mullet can do." ~ Miguel Torres Ninjabros World Tour Participants: ChuteFoxe Sean Damon Rory TBA Xhale Oddtopsy Che Dr. Bob 40 Oz Mary Jane Chickenjorge Blunt Object Narben Axeman Bruce Lee Squirrel God Dozi MMAsterkillah Wandy4LIFE mytime321 Tmons420 King Cuntzia Odin Dr. Katz

11-11-2009, 03:54 AM	#18
Dozi HOLE BEATER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,959 Points: 50,577.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 50,577.42 Give Points	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 __________________ "I'm not going to lay down for anybody!!!" - Ken Shamrock "My grandfather say, Lyoto....everyday you must be like samurai!" - Lyoto Machida

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