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Warmachine posted:Oh, that's not to say I'm not interested in what happened; just that there's no need for me to replay everything to piece things out. Though, I might, seeing as summer just rolled into town and it's been forever since I heard Alistair be incurably stupid on screen. Ah, yes, I get you on that one. I crafted my Dragon Age Keep world state with great care, but I'm unlikely to revisit things.
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Warmachine posted:it's been forever since I heard Alistair be incurably stupid on screen. For my second DAI playthrough I had Alistair as the Warden ally and it was a real downer to hear how much the guy is phoning it in. He doesn't do much voice acting apart from the big role as Alistair and seems to just do bit parts in dramas, but his job in DAI is really lacklustre. It's especially bad when compared with how decent DA:O Alistair was. This time, really boring delivery with huge random pauses between sentences and even words. The voice direction in the game is mostly good so he was particularly disappointing. Al wasn't even stupid. He was just... dull. Loghain is miles better.
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May 1, 2015 20:47
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funakupo posted:One other small free thing coming, in case hadn't been noticed in that announcement: It won't matter if the playthroughs of the other two games were on a different platform as long as the keep was able to find some of the playthroughs, right?
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SgtSteel91 posted:So The Black Emporium is coming out on everything May 5 along with an addition to the multiplayer (new map, the ability to fight a Dragon, and new characters) at no cost BW, mind sticking a tier 3 warden battlemage armor schematic in there?  Kthx P.s. Also some cool hats.
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May 1, 2015 21:05
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So since I've toyed around with and installed a few DA:I mods, once I download the next update, it's going to break everything to pieces, right?
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May 1, 2015 22:00
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Blackwall spoilers: if you listen to him and read all the codices his lie becomes really apparent by the time you reach Skyhold. He says he was in Ferelden during the Blight, which is a red flag for anyone who played Origins anyway, since Alistair was pretty sure there were no other Wardens around. In Skyhold where Leliana hangs out there's a codex entry that's just another letter... from Warden Blackwall just after Cailan died, stating that he's stuck in Orlais with the other Wardens. It's so unsubtle and I'm sure everyone else took note of it but I didn't first time through.
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May 1, 2015 22:22
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I'm going to use the Ferelden Legacy throne like Cailan would, because he's a good role model. I have, on my main dwarf dude, all my Skyhold modifications set to Grey Warden theme, because my dwarf is a Grey Wardens fanboy. My elf lady is all Dalish of course. She doesn't like Wardens, and sent them away, the huge jerk.
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May 1, 2015 22:26
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So after watching a bit of gameplay and reading how much you guys seem to enjoy it, I am planning on getting Inquisition. However, I want to beat at least Origins first since i own ultimate. Are there any tips for what to do/what to skip? I've already done the raising an army for redcliffe, Dalish, and the Circle. In the middle of the Dwarf one. And any tips on making a broken PC in case i want to start over and make different choices? The combat is ok, but rarely gripping, so id like to power through poo poo when i go through with Hindsight.
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May 1, 2015 22:53
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eating only apples posted:Blackwall spoilers: if you listen to him and read all the codices his lie becomes really apparent by the time you reach Skyhold. He says he was in Ferelden during the Blight, which is a red flag for anyone who played Origins anyway, since Alistair was pretty sure there were no other Wardens around. In Skyhold where Leliana hangs out there's a codex entry that's just another letter... from Warden Blackwall just after Cailan died, stating that he's stuck in Orlais with the other Wardens. I knew something was up my first playthrough, but I'm very simple and thought maybe he was one of the werewolves from the Brecilian Forest  Really lame the Hakkon DLC isn't out til the 26th. Black Emporium should be cool, though, I'm excited to see how they design it on the new engine.
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May 1, 2015 22:55
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Nasgate posted:So after watching a bit of gameplay and reading how much you guys seem to enjoy it, I am planning on getting Inquisition. However, I want to beat at least Origins first since i own ultimate. Are there any tips for what to do/what to skip? I've already done the raising an army for redcliffe, Dalish, and the Circle. In the middle of the Dwarf one. And any tips on making a broken PC in case i want to start over and make different choices? The combat is ok, but rarely gripping, so id like to power through poo poo when i go through with Hindsight. You'll be creating saves in the Keep, so don't worry about making every choice when you play the game.
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May 1, 2015 22:56
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I've not checked this game out before, but a quick google search shows a lot of controversy regarding the PC port of the game. All things being equal is it best just to play on PS4/X1? I have a powerful PC but if it truly plays better on console I'll just get it on my PS4.
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May 1, 2015 23:01
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Nasgate posted:So after watching a bit of gameplay and reading how much you guys seem to enjoy it, I am planning on getting Inquisition. However, I want to beat at least Origins first since i own ultimate. Are there any tips for what to do/what to skip? I've already done the raising an army for redcliffe, Dalish, and the Circle. In the middle of the Dwarf one. And any tips on making a broken PC in case i want to start over and make different choices? The combat is ok, but rarely gripping, so id like to power through poo poo when i go through with Hindsight. You're most of the way through the game. Orzammar is the longest of the four big setpieces. What origin are you playing? Mage is the most broken in Origins and II I think, not so much in Inquisition. The Keep lets you set your decisions to import into Inquisition if there's anything you regret and/or don't want to play.
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May 1, 2015 23:20
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eating only apples posted:What origin are you playing? Mage is the most broken in Origins and II I think, not so much in Inquisition. You haven't tried knight-enchanter yet, have you?
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May 2, 2015 00:02
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I dunno how broken it is, but Rift Mage is super fun. The big meteor storm finisher is one of my favorite powers, like the 2H warrior where you slice open the ground and fire comes out.
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May 2, 2015 00:12
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Dienes posted:You haven't tried knight-enchanter yet, have you? Or Rift Mage Pretty much a 'never get approached by an enemy again' class
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May 2, 2015 00:27
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Crow Jane posted:I knew something was up my first playthrough, but I'm very simple and thought maybe he was one of the werewolves from the Brecilian Forest Oh man, that would've been so much better. I know most people didn't choose werewolves because doing so actively hinders you (by cutting off access to elfroot and giving you no ranged support against the Archdemon) but it was great having their emissary at camp and then the Lady at Redcliffe at the end. I'm guessing that non-quest in DA2 is the last we've heard of them though  projecthalaxy posted:I'm going to use the Ferelden Legacy throne like Cailan would, because he's a good role model. If you're following Cailan's example you could just use the Orlesian throne instead 
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May 2, 2015 00:30
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Nasgate posted:So after watching a bit of gameplay and reading how much you guys seem to enjoy it, I am planning on getting Inquisition. However, I want to beat at least Origins first since i own ultimate. Are there any tips for what to do/what to skip? I've already done the raising an army for redcliffe, Dalish, and the Circle. In the middle of the Dwarf one. And any tips on making a broken PC in case i want to start over and make different choices? The combat is ok, but rarely gripping, so id like to power through poo poo when i go through with Hindsight. 
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May 2, 2015 01:16
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I saw that mod before I started playing Origins as well. Didn't use it since this my first playthrough. But I am currently in the Fade section right this moment. And now I understand why Skip the Fade is the 6th most popular DA:O mod on Nexus of all time.
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eating only apples posted:Blackwall spoilers: if you listen to him and read all the codices his lie becomes really apparent by the time you reach Skyhold. He says he was in Ferelden during the Blight, which is a red flag for anyone who played Origins anyway, since Alistair was pretty sure there were no other Wardens around. In Skyhold where Leliana hangs out there's a codex entry that's just another letter... from Warden Blackwall just after Cailan died, stating that he's stuck in Orlais with the other Wardens. Too many drat codex entries to follow. I gave up trying to read most of them 2 hours in. I hate reading small fonts on a TV screen. Dienes posted:You haven't tried knight-enchanter yet, have you? I don't think you can do insane amounts of damage w/ KE, though.
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Giant Boy Detective posted:I saw that mod before I started playing Origins as well. Didn't use it since this my first playthrough. But I am currently in the Fade section right this moment. And now I understand why Skip the Fade is the 6th most popular DA:O mod on Nexus of all time. The fade is nothing. "Skip the Deep Roads" should exist if it doesn't. You guys weren't kidding when you said this was the longest one. If I didn't do any side quests this would be half my play time, and I'm not done yet.
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May 2, 2015 05:41
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The Deep Roads are great, though
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May 2, 2015 05:43
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Crow Jane posted:The Deep Roads are great, though I'm not done, but so far it's so extremely generic story wise, and is the worst offender of when Bioware is unable to give characters individual agency. And having your party killed by 4 simultaneous Overwhelms by spiders is frustrating, if extremely unlucky.
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May 2, 2015 05:55
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May 2, 2015 06:02
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Rinkles posted:I don't think you can do insane amounts of damage w/ KE, though. Chaotic Focus + Fire Mine + KE = Perpetual Explosion Engine. Even with Immolate you can do thousands of damage when you spec out correctly and still be invincible while doing it. KE isn't quite the damage dealing setup you can pull off in a rogue class, but you should never lose a fight on any difficulty.
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GauchoNaut2085 posted:Even with Immolate you can do thousands of damage when you spec out correctly Apparently I need better gear. But otherwise I agree. That's more or less the build I've been going with. Of course, with Fade Step, because it's the most fun ability in the game.
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Anti-Hero posted:I've not checked this game out before, but a quick google search shows a lot of controversy regarding the PC port of the game. All things being equal is it best just to play on PS4/X1? I have a powerful PC but if it truly plays better on console I'll just get it on my PS4. I am also curious about this, because I have the PC port, and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary (then again, I just built my computer so it's probably plenty powerful).
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May 2, 2015 08:03
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CVagts posted:I am also curious about this, because I have the PC port, and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary (then again, I just built my computer so it's probably plenty powerful).
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May 2, 2015 15:19
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Yeah, it's actually pretty decently optimized compared to a lot of modern ports. Runs perfectly playable on my aging laptop (except for...firestorm I think that causes single digit FPS when triggered.) The only real PC issue is the control scheme.
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Well I was using a controller from the get-go so that explains why I didn't notice anything.
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Oh god I just found the money vault and lord trifles
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CVagts posted:Well I was using a controller from the get-go so that explains why I didn't notice anything. You'll notice the lack of buttons.
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Ok so I've just finished my first playthrough (as in finished the main story if not every quest/area) and I have a Blackwall question. I seem to have completely the missed the whole Blackwall 'reveal' - does this sometimes not happen?? I have no idea when it should have happened within the main story, or what I might have done to miss it... I had a decent friendship with him throughout and took him on some significant missions if that makes any difference. I'm going to play through again anyway with a different character, to see how different decisions pan out, what should I look out for?
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May 3, 2015 08:55
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Robot Mil posted:Ok so I've just finished my first playthrough (as in finished the main story if not every quest/area) and I have a Blackwall question. I never got the message that he leaves in Skyhold, but I traveled to Val Royeaux and found him interrupting the execution.
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How do I proceed with the Fairel quest in the hissing wastes after raiding the main Venatori camp?
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CVagts posted:I never got the message that he leaves in Skyhold, but I traveled to Val Royeaux and found him interrupting the execution. I do remember a point when I couldn't find him in Skyhold, but to be honest I didn't really think much of it let alone to travel to Val Royeaux! I guess that's what I get for not paying much attention?
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Robot Mil posted:I do remember a point when I couldn't find him in Skyhold, but to be honest I didn't really think much of it let alone to travel to Val Royeaux! I guess that's what I get for not paying much attention? There's a point, after Adamant where Blackwall has apparently disappeared, but is actually in the courtyard chopping wood, but he won't appear there until you go to where he normally is, so it's easy to think he's gone. After this conversation there's another with him in his normal spot, then a third where you go for drinks. After that, if you go to his normal spot, you'll find a note pinned to the rocking horse, at which point a scout approaches you from behind and begins the quest.
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May 3, 2015 09:16
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Ah thanks, I'll do some hunting after Adamant this time round!
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Rinkles posted:How do I proceed with the Fairel quest in the hissing wastes after raiding the main Venatori camp? So I was supposed to randomly waddle east until I came upon a dragon, or did I miss something?
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Rinkles posted:So I was supposed to randomly waddle east until I came upon a dragon, or did I miss something? Have you got all the key fragments? There's five. The end of the quest is where the dragon hangs out.
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Rinkles posted:So I was supposed to randomly waddle east until I came upon a dragon, or did I miss something? There was another map floating around that showed the location of the final tomb.
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