Dragon Age 2

[Tbone]

It's out! Get it, now!

So far I've played through the same amount as the demo, but the game looks a lot better than the demo did! It just feels so quick and refreshing...I'm not sure how else to describe it so far. I wanted to try it with the high-res textures, but apparently my dual geforce 275 gtx s aren't hardware-compatible with DirectX 11. Oh well, the game still looks great!

My rogue's journey has begun!

[Subb]

I hate Americans...







Getting games released days ahead of me.

[JP]

Started playing a warrior <3 this game.

ps. Tbone = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLsJyfN0ICU

[Subb]

It's on the way!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgWVs4kslVw&feature=related

[Tbone]

So much fun so far! I still haven't had a chance to play it much (was busy today), but I've got tomorrow off and plan on playing it a lot more!

The graphics look amazing. Combat is a lot of fun with the rogue. The cinematics and dialog wheel draw me in pretty well - I haven't even felt the need to turn on subtitles.

One thing that is different and kind of strange is the way traveling is handled. Basically everything is divided into zones. When you go out of a zone, you can choose any other zone on the map to instantly travel to. Zones that have quests in them are clearly marked, and you can choose night or day. Also, some cinematics will take you all the way back to a random zone. It makes for a very streamlined experienced, but perhaps at the sacrifice of a little sense of exploration. Definitely gets you right in the action, though!

[Phienyx]

Dammit, too many games coming out that I want to get.  I forgot this was coming out so soon!

[searches around for stuff to sell on ebay]

[Saint]

Ill probably have to get this for my ps3, as my computer probably wont handle it on pretty mode.

[victoriah]

same!

[Subb]

I have DA2 sitting on my lap and the disk in my drive. It's installed but I can't play it because of Sony's online release date program.

Twats.

[victoriah]

You are always welcome to join us at LoL <3

LIKE  lol

maybe i should now put this under DAII but...

so far i'm not that impressed.  

/hides

i restarted three times...
i don't like how they changed the trees or how you equip your stuff.
and flemeth looks like a slut  lol

BUT...
the rogue kicks ass so far.  and that's what i'm sticking with as hawk.
i originally had a warrior, thinking i would tank, but then redhead showed up.  so now i have my rogue in the party but i actually let her use her tactics and i play the tank.
i'm currently outside the city of whatever trying to get in.

i'd like to hear any opinions you guys have.

[JP]

played warrior, 2nd playthru mage, the story is def better as a mage. seems to be drawn up as the "canon" class to play, makes the struggle of the mages vs templars that much more meaningful

[Subb]

Played a witty Rogue first playthrough, playing a hard-ass mage this time.

Good:

Merrill. I would marry her if she was real; but I think it's because she has my/Welsh accent. Completely tragic too, if you go for the right/wrong choices.
Fighting system is AWESOME.
Graphics are better, but a bit too 'edgy'.
Story's much darker and more complex; I actually had trouble deciding who were the good and bad guys by the end.
Voice acting's better (except for male Hawk; argh!) and so are the characters.

Bad:

Aveline's chin. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PATCH IT.
Recycled dungeons. Yawn.
Fenris and Anders being complete whiney bitches. Although, Anders'... little infestation... is a very cool storyline. Take Anders into the Fade in Act 2 with you; a nice little twist.
Can't stop and have a normal convo on the go with companions; have to go to their 'homes' or 'bases'.

[victoriah]

my first time through the origins i had a mage and i had no idea what i was doing.  maybe i should just heal  :/
i know what you mean about the convos, that is annoying.
was anders from the witchhunt or awakening?  sounds familiar.
well i still have far to go...

[JazzyC]

Merrill. I would marry her if she was real; but I think it's because she has my/Welsh accent. Completely tragic too, if you go for the right/wrong choices.

I'd rather just marry Eve Myles.  Knowing who the voice belonged to, I couldn't fit it with this thin seemingly teenage elf.

Only moral choice I actually thought about was at the end.  Ended up only having 2 party members by the end.  Though I never worked out why Varric didn't fight.  He was just not selectable.

[Subb]

Merrill. I would marry her if she was real; but I think it's because she has my/Welsh accent. Completely tragic too, if you go for the right/wrong choices.

Eve Myles.

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Only moral choice I actually thought about was at the end.  Ended up only having 2 party members by the end.  Though I never worked out why Varric didn't fight.  He was just not selectable.

Really? I had all except for Fenris, because of who I sided with and Isabella  'cause she left my party. On my ccurent playthrough I told Anders to fuck off 'cause he's a whiney bitch.