unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread

Sir Elliot · #1 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Blades,

Since the dragon age chatter has spilled over into two or three distinct threads, I figured it might be best if we make this an unOfficial post release thread.

So, let us know if you have your copy (and if you didn't get the collector's edition how much you wish you did), your reviews, how much of your life you anticipate it consuming, etc.

KannaMan · #2 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM

I've heard and looked it up on their main site, but I fail to see why the hype. Literally, am I missing something? It looks awesome but that's as far as I know.

Agalloch · #3 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 05:38 PM

Well, basically it's the best RPG of this year. If you like to be immersed it quality fantasy, look no further than DAO. Bioware at it's best.

Sir Elliot · #4 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 08:50 PM

2-3 hours in and taking my first break, this game is just incredible.

The ratings differences were largely due to graphics, but the gameplay and immersion seems incredible on xbox 360, so I imagine the game-quality is only marginally different console-to-PC.

TBH I'd rather have xbox360 over ps3 version, because graphic glitches REALLY break immersion for me.

This game is so good it's just un-fucking-believable.

rubbs · #5 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 08:54 PM

i like rpg's, but havent played many.
the last rpg i played was oblivion (45 hours), how would you compare it to dragons age, (freedom of movement, lenght of map/world) wise and such???

Agalloch · #6 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Well, I made it through the human noble origin. Really good so far, made it to the camp with Duncan and have decided to take a break. I need a good nap, going to get up late and smoke a fat joint and start 'er back up.

Just from what I've played so far, I can tell this game is going to be one helluva ride.

Sir Elliot · #7 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 01:56 AM

Yeah this game is just incredible.

As for how it compares to Oblivion, well it's made by BioWare, and if you enjoyed Oblivion you will hump-a-leg over this game.

Agalloch · #8 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 07:57 AM

Well now, the only thing Oblivion and DAO have in common are the fact that they're roleplaying games.

Oblviion was a first person RPG adventure, and it was a great game in it's own right. Personally, I found the vanilla game to be lacking in many areas. Thankfully the large community of modders released many game changing mods that turned it into a playable, enjoyable adventure.

DAO is a lot more like Baldur's Gate or Neverwinter Nights. While I thought NWN wasn't all that great, Baldur's Gate was one of the best RPG's of our time.

That said, it's very apparent that DAO is a modern re-imagining of those types of epic, story driven, party based RPGs. These games were as detailed as Oblivion, just isometric instead of first person. The games are also non-linear, meaning you're free to explore most of the world.

I haven't played through enough of DAO to know, but if what I've read and heard, this game is a spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series and is probably going to be a classic down the line.

Agalloch · #9 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 01:30 PM

Oh man... I just got my ass handed to me by the ogre in the Tower of Ishal.

Time to take 5 and smoke a bowl, then onwards with my DAO marathon!

Endika · #10 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 02:38 PM

Is there any differences in PC vs console version, specifically the PS3 version????

Agalloch · #11 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 05:03 PM

Mainly graphical, but the PC game has more going on at once and is more challenging. If you're deciding between PS3 and 360, PS3 is superior. If your PC can run it, I highly suggest you get it for PC, it's just that much better IMO.

JuanRing · #12 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 05:22 PM

Damn after reading this thread I think i'm gonna go pick it up after I finish up school. Wish I had some weed to smoke while I play though

I've been lookin forward to this game for a while

Agalloch · #13 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 05:52 PM

I played through a little bit with a warrior. I'm thinking about rolling a mage though, after seeing what Morrigan can do. Shapeshifting = the sex.

tripleoptic · #14 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 06:15 PM

Damn Agalloch your love for this game has pushed me over the edge on this one.

I have been teetering back and forth whether to buy it or not for about 3 or 4 months now but since I'm low on games and don't really see much coming in the future that I'm interested in might as well get this. Who doesn't love an epic RPG right?

I'm sure you'll hear back from me on this thread once I'm a few hours in. It's d/ling on Steam as I type.

Agalloch · #15 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 06:18 PM

You won't be disappoint.

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#1 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM
Sir Elliot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 905	unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Blades, Since the dragon age chatter has spilled over into two or three distinct threads, I figured it might be best if we make this an unOfficial post release thread. So, let us know if you have your copy (and if you didn't get the collector's edition how much you wish you did), your reviews, how much of your life you anticipate it consuming, etc.

#2 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM
KannaMan Pass the glass Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 650	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread I've heard and looked it up on their main site, but I fail to see why the hype. Literally, am I missing something? It looks awesome but that's as far as I know. __________________ My first grow journal (WIP): http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-gr...l-bagseed.html

#3 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 05:38 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Well, basically it's the best RPG of this year. If you like to be immersed it quality fantasy, look no further than DAO. Bioware at it's best. __________________

#4 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 08:50 PM
Sir Elliot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 905	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread 2-3 hours in and taking my first break, this game is just incredible. The ratings differences were largely due to graphics, but the gameplay and immersion seems incredible on xbox 360, so I imagine the game-quality is only marginally different console-to-PC. TBH I'd rather have xbox360 over ps3 version, because graphic glitches REALLY break immersion for me. This game is so good it's just un-fucking-believable.

#6 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Well, I made it through the human noble origin. Really good so far, made it to the camp with Duncan and have decided to take a break. I need a good nap, going to get up late and smoke a fat joint and start 'er back up. Just from what I've played so far, I can tell this game is going to be one helluva ride. __________________

#7 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 01:56 AM
Sir Elliot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 905	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Yeah this game is just incredible. As for how it compares to Oblivion, well it's made by BioWare, and if you enjoyed Oblivion you will hump-a-leg over this game.

#8 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 07:57 AM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Well now, the only thing Oblivion and DAO have in common are the fact that they're roleplaying games. Oblviion was a first person RPG adventure, and it was a great game in it's own right. Personally, I found the vanilla game to be lacking in many areas. Thankfully the large community of modders released many game changing mods that turned it into a playable, enjoyable adventure. DAO is a lot more like Baldur's Gate or Neverwinter Nights. While I thought NWN wasn't all that great, Baldur's Gate was one of the best RPG's of our time. That said, it's very apparent that DAO is a modern re-imagining of those types of epic, story driven, party based RPGs. These games were as detailed as Oblivion, just isometric instead of first person. The games are also non-linear, meaning you're free to explore most of the world. I haven't played through enough of DAO to know, but if what I've read and heard, this game is a spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series and is probably going to be a classic down the line. __________________ Last edited by Agalloch; 11-04-2009 at 07:59 AM.

#9 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 01:30 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Oh man... I just got my ass handed to me by the ogre in the Tower of Ishal. Time to take 5 and smoke a bowl, then onwards with my DAO marathon! __________________

#10 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Endika Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: 860 Connecticut Posts: 131	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Is there any differences in PC vs console version, specifically the PS3 version????

#11 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 05:03 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Mainly graphical, but the PC game has more going on at once and is more challenging. If you're deciding between PS3 and 360, PS3 is superior. If your PC can run it, I highly suggest you get it for PC, it's just that much better IMO. __________________

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#13 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 05:52 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread I played through a little bit with a warrior. I'm thinking about rolling a mage though, after seeing what Morrigan can do. Shapeshifting = the sex. __________________

#14 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 06:15 PM
tripleoptic Botanist in Training Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In my garden Posts: 133	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread Damn Agalloch your love for this game has pushed me over the edge on this one. I have been teetering back and forth whether to buy it or not for about 3 or 4 months now but since I'm low on games and don't really see much coming in the future that I'm interested in might as well get this. Who doesn't love an epic RPG right? I'm sure you'll hear back from me on this thread once I'm a few hours in. It's d/ling on Steam as I type. __________________ My Closet Grow (Flowering) My Mushroom Grow

#15 (permalink) 11-04-2009, 06:18 PM
Agalloch Psychomancer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,812	Re: unOfficial Dragon Age: Origins post release thread You won't be disappoint. __________________