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[Giggles_Manically]

Merilsell wrote...

Giggles_Manically wrote...

I have to admit without modders I would not being willing to play DA anymore.
TMP, many people on this thread, and the Zevran thread have kept me playing for a very long time.

Well I even play the game now and I'm mod-less due to console gaming. But I figure that I would have lost the interest too, when I wouldn't be so drawn in by my FF and this lovely forum.

And is it bad sign, when I even consider to pillage my bit of saved money to buy myself a new shiny PC --- only to be able to play the game with mods?

Not really no.
I spent the 700 dollars I earned taking care of dogs over the summer on my Laptop. Best money I ever spent.
Its well worth it to get a laptop or a desktop really.

[Merilsell]

I already have seen a good one for my needs. I know I shouldn't, but the prospect is really alluring. Must. Resist. The. Calling.

Now I know how Grey Wardens feel.

xD


Alistair: But I do want to cuddle with Lenya more than once...

Must. Resist. His. Puppy. Face.

Modifié par Merilsell, 15 septembre 2010 - 01:43 .

[Giggles_Manically]

Merilsell wrote...

I already have seen a good one for my needs. I know I shouldn't, but the prospect is really alluring. Must. Resist. The. Calling.

Now I know how Grey Wardens feel.

xD


Alistair: But I do want to cuddle with Lenya more than once...

Must. Resist. His. Puppy. Face.

If you want a good laptop just go to memory express.
I got a great gaming rig, for just over 700 dollars, and with a in store deal I got most of my extra's for free.

[tuppence95]

rak72 wrote...

OK, I think I fixed it, you should see the file now.

Thanks so much for the Alistair gifts!  I've got a little ways to go before I can access them.  My DE and Alistair are only just starting to get used to each other.  Looking forward to those rings!  

[Yankee23]

Merilsell wrote...

Giggles_Manically wrote...

I have to admit without modders I would not being willing to play DA anymore.
TMP, many people on this thread, and the Zevran thread have kept me playing for a very long time.

Well I even play the game now and I'm mod-less due to console gaming. But I figure that I would have lost the interest too, when I wouldn't be so drawn in by my FF and this lovely forum.

And is it bad sign, when I even consider to pillage my bit of saved money to buy myself a new shiny PC --- only to be able to play the game with mods?

Um...guilty.

[Merilsell]

Haha, thanks but that would be too expensive in shipping, since I live in Germany xD Hmm..I think I rather aim for a desktop PC again, anyway. My current one is old but still running flawlessly after 5 years ...okay a bit slow but that's normal I guess. Aside DA- there a couple of PC-restricted games interesting for me too and it's somehow time for a new system after all the years *tries to justifies the plan*

Can I has Lenya naaoo?



Yeah, you won *sigh* Stupid puppy face. *shakes fist at Alistair*

[Lady Jess]

tuppence95 wrote...

rak72 wrote...

OK, I think I fixed it, you should see the file now.

Thanks so much for the Alistair gifts!  I've got a little ways to go before I can access them.  My DE and Alistair are only just starting to get used to each other.  Looking forward to those rings!  

I think that's a small part of why I'm playing a HNF again, once she gets through Ostagar there is nothing stopping her from bowling the boy over...errr...I mean comforting him, and sharing his grief in a mutually beneficial way. Yeah. That's what I meant.

[Zjarcal]

Merilsell wrote...

Haha, thanks but that would be too expensive in shipping, since I live in Germany xD Hmm..I think I rather aim for a desktop PC again, anyway. My current one is old but still running flawlessly after 5 years ...okay a bit slow but that's normal I guess. Aside DA- there a couple of PC-restricted games interesting for me too and it's somehow time for a new system after all the years *tries to justifies the plan*
Can I has Lenya naaoo?

Yeah, you won *sigh* Stupid puppy face. *shakes fist at Alistair*

I'd recommend a desktop. Laptops are great for their portability, but a desktop is much more flexible and cheaper. Dragon Age doesn't even require beefy hardware. If the other PC games you want aren't any more demanding than DA, you could easily get away with spending less than $400. Probably much less than that if you shop smart and get the right parts.

[Melca36]

Ok I think I am addicted to FRAPS!

Alistair/Miranda action shot! 



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[Merilsell]

Ahh yes, thanks for the tip, I was looking for a desktop PC actually. I'm used to it and it's mostly better in the gaming department. I actually don't need a monster gaming PC, since the other games are older too and I'm usually a console gamer, anyway. Since I'm a total computer noob, I'm glad when it already comes in one piece and ready to plug in. So no I won't build the parts in myself, lol.

I'm a bit lost what concerns the video/graphic card though, what is recommended for games like DA, the Witcher? Any (not too expensive) tips?

[Giggles_Manically]

The best way to see if you can run a game or check your PC checks is this site:
Can you run it?

It works very well for me. Also to get a better understanding of PC parts, just read wikipedia the articles on PCs are very helpful.

[errant_knight]

Siduri wrote...

Hey, so, I want to put together an Alistair-themed playlist. Anybody have favorite songs that remind you of Alistair?

Not all of these fit with every game, but all fit some game possibility....

Dar Williams-'By Way of Sorrow.'

(King Ending)

Johnny Cash-'I Won't Back Down.'

(Alistair about Loghain)

Weirdly, a LOT of Within Temptation songs fit.

Within Temptation-'What Have You Done.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7259YfbcQ8
(Romanced Warden makes Anora Queen and spares Loghain)

Within Temptation-'Somewhere.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6QE4EJrIFc&feature=related
Acoustic Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNd_6XWq_EM&feature=related
(Same as above, but the Warden feels crappier about it. )

Within Temptation-'Stand My Ground.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRztRCwOTM0&feature=related
(Alistair's Sacrifice. It also works for a hardened Alistair's acceptance of the idea of rule, when
going to Landsmeet to fight Loghain himself with the full support of the Warden.)

Within Temptation-'Memories.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhzJO34SCoc
(Warden or Alistair is Sacrificed)

Within Temptaion-'All I Need'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKJkgawDfEk
Acoustic Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52lp-Q5kda0
(In my world, exiled Alistair meets someone new--eventually. )

This one is made me think about how Alistair might have felt when addressing the troops before the battle and knowing how many of them would be in the same league as Thomas and the rest of the militia from Redcliffe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGmCCqAKpIE

A picture, because...why not?

Modifié par errant_knight, 15 septembre 2010 - 06:49 .

[Zjarcal]

Merilsell wrote...

Ahh yes, thanks for the tip, I was looking for a desktop PC actually. I'm used to it and it's mostly better in the gaming department. I actually don't need a monster gaming PC, since the other games are older too and I'm usually a console gamer, anyway. Since I'm a total computer noob, I'm glad when it already comes in one piece and ready to plug in. So no I won't build the parts in myself, lol.
I'm a bit lost what concerns the video/graphic card though, what is recommended for games like DA, the Witcher? Any (not too expensive) tips?

Ok, quick question, at what resolution do you plan to play them? I have a two year old Radeon 4670 that's capable of running DA at max settings at 1680*1050. That card cost me $80 two years ago. You can see on this chart where it stands when compared to all other cards on the market. Basically, any card from that list that falls within the same range as that one would run both DA and the Witcher smoothly with all settings enabled at the resolution I mentioned above.

Also, though you said you don't want to choose parts yourself, check this guide on how to build a budget PC to get an idea of what you should be aiming for. Again, since the games you plan on playing are older, you can go with a lesser build and still be fine:

http://compreviews.a...udgetGamePC.htm

Modifié par Zjarcal, 15 septembre 2010 - 03:13 .

[Lady Jess]

Zjarcal wrote...

Merilsell wrote...

Haha, thanks but that would be too expensive in shipping, since I live in Germany xD Hmm..I think I rather aim for a desktop PC again, anyway. My current one is old but still running flawlessly after 5 years ...okay a bit slow but that's normal I guess. Aside DA- there a couple of PC-restricted games interesting for me too and it's somehow time for a new system after all the years *tries to justifies the plan*
Can I has Lenya naaoo?

Yeah, you won *sigh* Stupid puppy face. *shakes fist at Alistair*

I'd recommend a desktop. Laptops are great for their portability, but a desktop is much more flexible and cheaper. Dragon Age doesn't even require beefy hardware. If the other PC games you want aren't any more demanding than DA, you could easily get away with spending less than $400. Probably much less than that if you shop smart and get the right parts.

I can attest gaming laptops are expensive. I only have mine due to a well timed bonus hubby got as my desktop was dying. I love it to death, and it was a worthwhile investment to me since my habit was to buy a PC for what I was into at the time, then get into bigger things and outgrow it in a year...lol

[Lady Jess]

Alistair: Maker? I know I've been less than pious, but please don't let her be as crazy as she seems? What kind of woman chops heads off, turns around smiles all sweet, and then uses perfect manners with a witch? Please don't let her kill me?





Elea: I heard that prayer back there ya know.

Alistair: uhhhh...uhhh...don't kill me, I'm cute!

[Axekix]

I know it's a few pages old but this was worth quoting!

Lady Jess wrote...

Oh hey look, she's got her mouth closed AND has a dress. Progress for the future Mrs Theirin.

Simple yet stunning design.  Really nice work there! 

You should post her in the Char showoff thread (if you haven't already )!

[Merilsell]

Zjarcal wrote...
Ok, quick question, at what resolution do you plan to play them? I have a two year old Radeon 4670 that's capable of running DA at max settings at 1680*1050. That card cost me $80 two years ago. You can see on this chart where it stands when compared to all other cards on the market. Basically, any card from that list that falls within the same range as that one would run both DA and the Witcher smoothly with all settings enabled at the resolution I mentioned above.

Also, though you said you don't want to choose parts yourself, check this guide on how to build a budget PC to get an idea of what you should be aiming for. Again, since the games you plan on playing are older, you can go with a lesser build and still be fine:

http://compreviews.a...udgetGamePC.htm

Resolution? One where you can discern the finer details but I have no idea what this means in pixel-data, lol. My crappy onboard thing max gets a 1440x 900 out of my screen, so that's hardly a reference

Thanks for the suggestion but uh no, all these little parts and numbers are frightening/confusing me, really, I have no idea where what belongs where and why, lol. Even if I were able to build it somehow, I still would fear to break parts of it or blow it up in the end. Since I'm far from being the deftly person I sometimes wish to be I can manage that easily. How Alistair said: It's a talent xD A set up PC is fine with me and I already have seen a nice, not too expensive one for 400€ . It has a NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800G card and 4 gb ram main memory. I think it suffice for occational gaming. X-mas can come now

So enough OT and confusing tech-talk for now, back to the gushing. <3

Modifié par Merilsell, 15 septembre 2010 - 04:47 .

[Zjarcal]

Merilsell wrote...
A set up PC is fine with me and I already have seen a nice, not too expensive one for 400€ . It has a NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800G card with 4 gb ram and I think it suffice for occational gaming. X-mas can come now

That's more than enough for Dragon Age at 1440*900. Provided it comes with a decent CPU, you'll be fine.

[Axekix]

Zjarcal wrote...

Merilsell wrote...
A set up PC is fine with me and I already have seen a nice, not too expensive one for 400€ . It has a NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800G card with 4 gb ram and I think it suffice for occational gaming. X-mas can come now

That's more than enough for Dragon Age at 1440*900. Provided it comes with a decent CPU, you'll be fine.

For comparison I'm using 2 9800GTs in SLI, 4G RAM and a 3GHz Quad core, and I can play DA maxed (8xAA) at 1920x1080 with 40-70fps.

[Lady Jess]

Axekix wrote...

I know it's a few pages old but this was worth quoting!

Lady Jess wrote...

Oh hey look, she's got her mouth closed AND has a dress. Progress for the future Mrs Theirin.

Simple yet stunning design.  Really nice work there! 

You should post her in the Char showoff thread (if you haven't already )!

Thanks Axe:) Alistair doesn't know  it yet, but her face is a mix of two of the people he hates most...lol

[Axekix]

Lady Jess wrote...

Thanks Axe:) Alistair doesn't know  it yet, but her face is a mix of two of the people he hates most...lol

Loghain and Morrigan?

[Lady Jess]

Axekix wrote...

Lady Jess wrote...

Thanks Axe:) Alistair doesn't know  it yet, but her face is a mix of two of the people he hates most...lol

Loghain and Morrigan?

Half right! Anora and Morrigan, I started with Anora's morph, because I've always liked it. But it wasn't working, and was tweaked beyond recognition by then so I got fed up and was playing with unique shapes tab, reduced anora to 50, increased morrigan to 50 and poof, Elea!..lol

[Axekix]

Lady Jess wrote...

Axekix wrote...

Lady Jess wrote...

Thanks Axe:) Alistair doesn't know  it yet, but her face is a mix of two of the people he hates most...lol

Loghain and Morrigan?

Half right! Anora and Morrigan, I started with Anora's morph, because I've always liked it. But it wasn't working, and was tweaked beyond recognition by then so I got fed up and was playing with unique shapes tab, reduced anora to 50, increased morrigan to 50 and poof, Elea!..lol

Oh, thank god.  If there was some Loghain in that  face... I would have a lot of things to think about.

Of course you can't go wrong mixing Anora and Morri!  No wonder she caught my eye, haha.

[Zjarcal]

Axekix wrote...

For comparison I'm using 2 9800GTs in SLI, 4G RAM and a 3GHz Quad core, and I can play DA maxed (8xAA) at 1920x1080 with 40-70fps.

@Merilsell:

Or you could simply steal the Rottweiler's computer and be done with it! 

[Axekix]

Zjarcal wrote...

Axekix wrote...

For comparison I'm using 2 9800GTs in SLI, 4G RAM and a 3GHz Quad core, and I can play DA maxed (8xAA) at 1920x1080 with 40-70fps.

@Merilsell:

Or you could simply steal the Rottweiler's computer and be done with it! 

You risk losing an arm that way though.