Author Topic: New Giant Bomb Dragon Age quicklook (Read 6027 times)

Human Snorenado · « **on:** October 10, 2009, 01:22:09 AM »

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins/17-1477/

Game is looking to be fuck awesome, watch the 20 minute long video papangus. Bioware am back total, stench of past failures redeemed, etc etc etc.

Also,

@ all of the mage spells.

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:23:00 AM »

not the new shit, buy magna carta 2 instead

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:27:04 AM »

Thanks for posting htis, wondering how it will work on 360 and ps3 but it looks like so much fun <3

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:29:53 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 10, 2009, 01:23:00 AM

not the new shit, buy magna carta 2 instead

Go away, troll.

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:33:12 AM »

Holy shit. This looks like BG in 3d.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:44:29 AM »

This is on my list of shit people will buy for me for the holidays, but I will not buy myself.

cool breeze · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:14:05 AM »

yeah, the game is looking pretty good. I'm still gonna hold off until people give impressions, but the trailers made it seem like shit. I think it's just Bioware sucking at making trailers.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:27:47 AM »

The trailers are very easy to hate on, but that Quick Look makes it look quite interesting.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:31:27 AM »

I want this on PC but my laptop wont run it very well. Probably be slumming it with the 360

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:31:51 AM »

Quote from: swaggaz on October 10, 2009, 03:14:05 AM

yeah, the game is looking pretty good. I'm still gonna hold off until people give impressions, but the trailers made it seem like shit. I think it's just Bioware sucking at making trailers.

Pretty much. It's hard to believe that the game could be as shitty as the trailers after watching that footage.

pilon- I go back and forth on whether to get it for pc or 360. I think I'll probably end up getting the deluxe edition from d2d or somewhere, cause it's only 65 and comes with the first expansion.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:35:41 AM »

I might get this if the 360 interface isn't too disastrous. It's a shame my PC is such a bucket of farts.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:50:19 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on October 10, 2009, 03:35:41 AM

I might get this if the 360 interface isn't too disastrous. It's a shame my PC is such a bucket of farts.

Yeah, I'm having issues with my new laptop so I'm thinking if they're not ironed out by then I'll probably be right there with you.

I swear I saw a pic of the supposed controller layout...

ah, found it:

Doesn't look TOO bad. I wish there was a way to pause combat without bringing up a menu, but this is from the end of July so maybe they fixed that? I dunno.

cool breeze · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:50:27 AM »

The little I've read about the console versions didn't sound too great. Other than interface and performance related stuff, I think it was mentioned that you can't change the camera around in the console version (so it's only the behind the back view). They'll probably show more before release, which is in about a month I think. And a lot of the console news was from stuff before E3 I think, so they've had time to fix what needs fixing.

and just about Bioware in general: The Old Republic looks pretty good too. I'm hoping you can play it solo and doesn't have anything of the annoying aspects that plague other mmorpg that make them so boring.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:51:55 AM »

The controls look alright I think, but the other stuff swaggaz just mentioned is a little concerning.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2009, 05:47:32 AM »

Quote

I think it was mentioned that you can't change the camera around in the console version (so it's only the behind the back view).

Shit no sale. over the head/isometric or bust.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:57:52 AM »

yeah that's pretty lame.

Is this game multiplayer? If so we should make a Bore team. I'll even pick up the 360 version for it

Yeti · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:03:54 AM »

Quote from: swaggaz on October 10, 2009, 03:50:27 AM

I think it was mentioned that you can't change the camera around in the console version (so it's only the behind the back view).

That picture right above your post has the right stick being designated for camera control

cool breeze · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2009, 12:12:01 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on October 10, 2009, 11:03:54 AM

Quote from: swaggaz on October 10, 2009, 03:50:27 AM
I think it was mentioned that you can't change the camera around in the console version (so it's only the behind the back view).

That picture right above your post has the right stick being designated for camera control

For rotating around the character and all that. Not zooming in and out from different perspectives (from the KOTOR/console bioware behind the back to NWN/BG/PC bioware isometric).

Again, it could have changed.

archie4208 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:00:29 PM »

Glad to see the character creator looks fairly in depth. The wizard in that video looks like Lemmy.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2009, 03:24:22 PM »

Looks hot

pilonv1 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2009, 02:18:06 AM »

fuck ill have to wait till the new year then, cant afford a new pc till jan

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2009, 02:34:31 AM »

will get this at some point, but fuck, what is with those weather effects?!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2009, 07:46:16 AM »

Oh god, it looks like exactly what i want, even from that fairly standard fight scene. But it also looks like an unholy nightmare to get that level of control on a console. Need reviews fast.

originalz · « **Reply #23 on:** October 12, 2009, 08:04:35 AM »

Better than I expected

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2009, 03:22:19 AM »

Sweet looks like WoW

i might cop this

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2009, 04:30:22 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 13, 2009, 03:22:19 AM

Sweet looks like WoW

i might cop this

ban this filth

DA will require actual strategy and choices, unlike your crappy chat client

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:44:01 PM »

The story doesn't sound much more advanced than WoW's, plus combat looks very similar to WoW's. But not as fluid lolol

Himu · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:45:16 PM »

BALDURS GATE IN 3D

TRIUMPH GIVE ME SOME DAP

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2009, 03:09:39 PM »

*virutal dap*

pee dee, gtfo of here with your lame shit. it's a shame your mom won't let you have a real next gen console to play actual games this gen, but don't make those of us who realize that WoW isn't a real game suffer from your crappy circumstances

Jansen · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2009, 05:51:14 PM »

you can change the camera to a top down view in the console versions you just can't pull the camera way out like in an rts

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:20:22 PM »

Quote from: Edge™ of Kosma on October 13, 2009, 06:30:15 PM

Lol cardcheat stop your silly crusade against wow.

It's not my fault you guys waste so much money on non games. That's 3 console games a year you could be buying, or about 4 pc games. Think about that!

archie4208 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:24:46 PM »

The character creator is up. Not a whole lot to do, but it gives you a taste of what to expect.

ManaByte · « **Reply #32 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:13:02 AM »

Going to mess around with the creator some tomorrow.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #33 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:22:07 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on October 13, 2009, 07:24:46 PM

The character creator is up. Not a whole lot to do, but it gives you a taste of what to expect.

3 races, 3 classes, and 5 backgrounds/occupations. $:-\$

ManaByte · « **Reply #34 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:37:22 PM »

Will there be more in the final game?

archie4208 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:47:01 PM »

You can get subclasses as you progress through the game iirc. So your mage could end up as a cleric or something like that.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:50:57 PM »

nevermind

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #37 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:27:10 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on October 14, 2009, 07:47:01 PM

You can get subclasses as you progress through the game iirc. So your mage could end up as a cleric or something like that.

Ah, that's something at least.

Himu · « **Reply #38 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:37:22 PM »

This character customization sucks. I can't make my character look black no matter how much I try.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #39 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on October 14, 2009, 08:37:22 PM

This character customization sucks. I can't make my character look black no matter how much I try.

Wow, it's like there's no black people in this FICTIONAL FANTASY SETTING.

demi · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:39:59 PM »

Black people never existed in fantasy times... they werent created until the year 1940.

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:40:07 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:42:29 PM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on October 13, 2009, 03:09:39 PM

*virutal dap*

pee dee, gtfo of here with your lame shit. it's a shame your mom won't let you have a real next gen console to play actual games this gen, but don't make those of us who realize that WoW isn't a real game suffer from your crappy circumstances

I have the best next gen console - the PC

Imma get this

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:55:18 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 14, 2009, 08:42:29 PM

Quote from: The Card Cheat on October 13, 2009, 03:09:39 PM
*virutal dap*

pee dee, gtfo of here with your lame shit. it's a shame your mom won't let you have a real next gen console to play actual games this gen, but don't make those of us who realize that WoW isn't a real game suffer from your crappy circumstances

I have the best next gen console - the PC

Imma get this

You don't even play any actual games on it, tho- DA would be the first, to my knowledge.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:40:28 PM »

What about the Orange Box? I play that!

demi · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:40:53 PM »

Since when, 2004?

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** October 14, 2009, 11:31:14 PM »

Trying to create a black male is impossible. A black female is within the realm of reality, however.

Nadia is a rogue.

All I need now is a confirmation whether or not you can go lesbo in this.

Also, those graphics are pretty blech. I put it on high and it looks so barf. Hopefully the full game looks better.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #47 on:** October 15, 2009, 12:13:59 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on October 14, 2009, 11:31:14 PM

All I need now is a confirmation whether or not you can go lesbo in this.

It's Bioware, so that's pretty much a given.

Yeti · « **Reply #48 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:46:21 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 15, 2009, 12:13:59 AM

Quote from: Himuro on October 14, 2009, 11:31:14 PM

All I need now is a confirmation whether or not you can go lesbo in this.

It's Bioware, so that's pretty much a given.

yeah, they should change their name to Lesbioware

cool breeze · « **Reply #49 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:54:51 AM »

I think I heard once that there is beastiality in the game.

cool breeze · « **Reply #50 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:13:51 PM »

for you guys getting the console version, they put up a quicklook of that one:

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins-360/17-1528/

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:18:45 PM »

zzz console version

more pc version media please

cool breeze · « **Reply #52 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:22:49 PM »

it actually looks solid. It's more KOTOR than NWN, but that's a preference thing. If I do buy it, it would be on PC; I'm just saying.

Himu · « **Reply #53 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:28:54 PM »

I'm just disappointed there's so little game footage and a bunch of shitty trailers.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #54 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:04:11 PM »

Ugh, the console version suffers from exactly what I was hoping WOULDN'T happen- the same Mass Effect like combat where you can't stack actions for multiple characters. Gawddammit Bioware.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #55 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:19:22 PM »

Ok, one cool thing is that you don't have to sit there holding a button to keep the radial menu open. I guess they do learn occasionally.

GilloD · « **Reply #56 on:** October 22, 2009, 11:56:47 PM »

The trailer movie at the start was horrible "You are the only one who can save the Dwraves, and Elves. Pick up your sword and ENJOY THE MUSIC OF DROWNING POOL"

Himu · « **Reply #57 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:46:22 PM »

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Gamestar Germany:

Pros:
- Characters: the first RPG where your Party Members really have a huge impact on the story -> aside from atmosphere it also adds to the replay value
- Classes and Talents: many possibilities
- Quests: hands down the best quest-design ever seen. He especially liked a quest which consisted only of one 10 minute long conversation, where the player and his/her companions could heavily influence the outcome. Quality comes at the cost of quantity. There are not as many Side-quests like in Mass Effect for example.
- Tactical combat: very exciting, tactical battles
- Presentation of the story: film-like cut-scenes. Great conversations. Characters you really care about and which will stay in the players mind even long after the game is beaten.
- Beautiful locations

Cons:
- Graphics: One can clearly see that the game was in development for like 5 years. On the other hand graphics are very coherent (they call it the "WoW-Factor") especially in cut-scenes and conversations.
- Linearity: The game is more linear than BG2. There is very little Exploration. In most areas you can only go from A to B without any sideways ("hose-levels").
- Silent PC
- Too few items: there are only a hand full Weapons and Armors in the game (although you can enhance them individually with runes)

Overall the campaign takes 30-40 hours divided in roughly: (= meaning main story length)
- 40% fights
- 30% cut-scenes and conversations
- 20% Character-management (leveling up and so on)
- 10% Exploration

- Reviewer wanted to give DA even higher score but few bugs annoyed him so he took the score down a bit. However the bugs are such kind that they will probably be fixed in the first patch or so.
- When he mentions 30-40 hour length, he's just talking about the main quest. He doesn't mention the length of the whole game.
- Map is pretty much like in BG. There is a drawn map from where you pick your places to go. You can't walk from one place to another.
- About the linearity: most dungeons are "go directly from the start to the end", there's no second ways in. Another problem is that you can't really explore the world unless you have gotten that side quest first. So basically DA is exactly like BG2 in this area (I honestly don't think it's a con at all but opinions, opinions).
- Small negative: voice volumes are random. Some cut scenes are quiet, some are louder. However they played the German version.
- More weapon/armor models would be welcome. There's a lot of stuff that have different stats but look the same.
- Reviewer says he feels like nitpicking with some of the negatives. Overall the game is amazing.

92% (third highest RPG score of all time)
Also there's a page with 10 other guys giving their short rating for DA, all of them gave it 5/5.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #58 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:50:45 PM »

Sounds really good.

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:56:22 PM »

It really does. Who all are getting this on day one? Are there multiplayer features?

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Author Topic: New Giant Bomb Dragon Age quicklook (Read 6027 times)