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[RosaAquafire]

Ouch, just one. Well, there are two that are coming to mind, so I guess I'll just pick the one I think will be more likely to get addressed ever.

I'm worried that DA2 will be like any other game out there. I'm worried it'll be generic and interchangeable.

It's funny that people at BW are going on and on about how they wanted DA to have a more ownable style, and while I know that was mostly visual, it seems ironic that the game SEEMS to be being really heavily streamlined.

I don't have a problem with fast combat, hot rod samurai action, bold shiney visuals, or cinematic dialouge. Really, I don't. But I think that it's a shame that all games out there are sort of the same game with different skins, and whatever bad can be said about DA:O, it was definitely not the same game with a different skin. It was unique. The fact that it was slow and clunky and whatnot wasn't GOOD, but it WAS different.

I WANT DA2 to evolve and improve on those flaws in DA:O ... but I don't want it to evolve in a direction that makes it more like every other game out there. Tactical combat, party-based combat, pause and play, they're what made DA:O different, even if it was only different in that they were old-fashioned. I get that DA needs to modernize, but I want to see it modernize in a way that looks like the more intuitive evolution of party based CRPG play, not modernizing to be more like every game out there.

Did that make sense?





My runner up was that I'm actually worried DA2 won't have same sex romances. It would be such a step back.

[Verfallen]

Lack of s/s romances and -- as has been addressed by many others -- lack of overall depth due to the shorter length/"streamlining" of the game.

[Boombox]

Midey77 wrote...

Lack of s/s romances. I really enjoyed them in DA:O.

Agreed.

[KLUME777]

I'm worried Hawke will be a generic Soldier boy with no emotion in his voice and is as interesting as a brick, like Shepherd was in ME (I have not seen any gameplay vids of DA2 or heard his voice yet, and i plan not to at all until i get the game on day 1).

Modifié par KLUME777, 28 novembre 2010 - 03:33 .

[TrooperTethras]

There's one thing about Dragon Age II that's bothering me more than other things: the seemingly short development time. I don't know how you could prove it but I'd like something to reassure me that Dragon Age II is not going to be a lesser game because of less time.

[Jackal904]

My biggest concern is that party members won't have as much dialogue, and more specifically, unique dialogue like they did in DA:O. In Mass Effect 2, each party member said pretty much the same one line in each scenario (i.e. Like how each party member says essentially the same thing about how torture is bad when you walk past the prisoner being beaten by the gaurd on Purgatory). One thing I liked about DA:O is how each party member had distinct and differing opinions about several subjects and situations. And certain party members would make comments about certain situations that other party members wouldn't. (i.e. When Morrigan rants about how she doesn't think you should help rescue the mages from the abominations in the circle).

[Xts]

haand76 wrote...

simfamSP wrote...

My main concern is the companion development. What made DA:O one of the best games I have played was the companions. And this is what I am worried about the most. Since the game is shorter I hope they are not rushed and I will be able to connect with them as much as I did in DA:O.

This!

Ditto that...

[Eclipse_9990]

My only worry is game play. I'm really really hoping it keeps the tactical element from Origins, and Awakening. I think I read that DA2 will still have that but I think I'll feel alot better if a video or description of the system was released.

[Fortlowe]

The visuals, the inventory, and the combat mechanics all look great to me. Companion interactivity, and more accutely, how that will relate to the storyline and and conversations, is the only place I find myself lacking in confidence with DA2. Of course my concerns could very well be groundless, but the brief development cycle of this title makes it diffucult for me to banish this concern.

Plainly put, it takes a lot of time to get the voice acting for this kind of game (myriad conversation threads, directions, depths, and participants) completed. Considering ineveitable situations like rewrites and scheduling conflicts and storage limitations and audio production, not to mention the plain old tedious and time intensive process of recording the dialogue and all the VA stuff that Bioware does better than anyone else in the industry, I'm just finding it hard to believe that in a development cycle that is so much shorter (18 months)  than a typical development cycle (24 -30 months) that we will be getting the same depth and complexity from DA2's companions that we got out of the companions from DA:O.

I realize that the long development period from DA:O (and all the time it gave the writing staff to broaden and polish the lore) along with the use of familiar and experienced voice actors, gives this title a considerable head start. However, unless I'm mistaken, this go around will have even more companions than we had in DA:O and all that lore still had to be scripted and rescipted and refined.

There's no way to qualify or to dispell my concern until I play it, though. It could be that Bioware has managed a minor miracle and the companion dialogue will be even more robust than what we got in DA:O. I wouldn't be disappointed too badly if the dialogue was scaled back some, I know that the overall narrative will be outstanding. Stiil, it would sort of take a bit of the shine off the title if the dialogue is relatively, subpar (relative to DA:O).

Also, I read the Mike Laidlaw interview in Gamepro. No Chainmail Bikinis. Mr. Laidlaw, I am disappoint.

Modifié par Fortlowe, 28 novembre 2010 - 05:04 .

[Mercuron]

The one thing that worries me is classes and how limited rogue and warrior combat style choice seems. 2-handed or sword/shield warrior? Dual-wield or archer rogue? I wouldn't mind if their class skillsets favored those roles more than others, but the option to play things like crossbow warriors or sword/buckler rogues makes for a more customizable character and maybe asks for a little more thought into making the build work well - as opposed to just increasing the obvious stats and training the obvious skills that usually go with classic builds.

Maybe the 'obvious' aspect there isn't apparent to everyone, but I feel that limiting combat style choice within a class in this kind of way reduces the depth of the class, in that players won't really get to step beyond a linear path of progression and experiment. It does have the benefit of emphasizing class roles, but I don't believe that should come at the expense of being able to tool around with the class. Personally, that level of customization in the RPG genre is a huge factor in whether I buy the game or just rent it out on a console.

Not sure I said all that very well, but there you have it. Thanks for making the thread.

[mr_luga]

Chris Priestly wrote...

paraphrase system

This, I hate having to guess my way through dialog. It works with Mass effect as it's more of a cinematic game, and to be hoenst, I dont really look at it as much of an RPG anymore so it's not that big of a deal.

In an RPG like Dragon age, having to try out all options to figure out exactly what Hawke will say is going to be a NIGHTMARE for me, I still shudder dreaming of mass effect days when I had to reload three times all convo's to learn which would suit me best to choose.

I really dont like it, and I hope some kind of alternative will be put in place, the icon isnt enough, I still dont know WHAT he will say.

I would suggest checking out "The Longest Journey: Dreamfall" to see an example of diffrenet paraphrase system.

It had paraphrases, but when you hovered your mouse over it, it added additional text to it.

[andar91]

The only thing that really worries me much is the nagging concern that the game will be too easy. I want to know that some thought needs to go into the battles, especially later on. Obviously, some (like at the beginning) will be much easier, but I don't want DA2 to become a game where I can just blow through every fight.

[tmelange]

When I first played DA:O, I was astounded by the amount of dialogue, and the fact that the gameplay was so engrossing that I wasn't compelled to click through all my companion's dialogue at once. Because I was thoroughly engaged, every time I thought to initiate discussions with companions, they has something to say. On the first few playthroughs, that made the game for me.



I worry about the change to the dialogue system in DA2. As much as I like Mass Effect, the thing I like least about it is the way the interaction with companions is handled and the dearth of dialogue throughout the game. Movement to a ME style of companion interaction and dialogue is a depressing thought. But! I've stepped away from the edge and am resigned to waiting to see how it all plays out. Bioware hasn't made a bad game yet, and if DA:O isn't to be repeated, I guess I'll just never fall in love again. lol

[craigdolphin]

Since there's really nothing you can do to change my subjective opinion about the minimalist/cartoonish art-style-makeover for environments and hurlocks, I'll use up my one 'gripe' to mention my concern about game length. DA:O was awesome. DA2 will likely also be awesome. But I want lots of awesome, not some cut down 30 hour game like ME2. I want that game to last so I can savour it longer.

Regardless, though, props to Bioware for asking the question. classy move.

[The Elite Elite]

I think my main concern is companion interaction. With the move over to the Mass Effect style dialogue system will this include a move over to the ME system with how you interact with your party members? As much as I love ME, one of the things I dislike about it is being unable to actually talk to your party members outside of the Normandy. Will we now have to go back to the party camp to have any real dialogue?

[HamsterExAstris]

I'm worried that Dragon Age II won't give me all of the choices that I want.



I realize that a certain amount of linearity is required by virtue of this being a game. Mass Effect 2 forced some pretty nasty player character actions without giving the player a choice. I'm not talking about something like deciding who survives Virmire, but how it's impossible to play Mass Effect 2 without working for Cerberus - and not providing a good reason for it.



(From what I can remember, Dragon Age: Origins did a better job of this; at least with the Joining it was made clear that if we didn't, we would be murdered. Still, I'd rather avoid being put in that kind of situation at all...)

[TheSirOdin]

Worried Hawke will have an obvious personality, or either be really boring and predictable. Also I hope the story in DAO2 coincides well with part one. I know its a different location but if its off and doesnt make sense its going to make it a horrible game, just think part one had a great story and it shouldnt be raticated too bad.

[Tootles FTW]

I'll agree with a few others before me and say that I'm concerned with a lack of same-sex romances, and not even for fear that I might not be able to indulge my lesbian fantasies...I want an M/M option(s)!

Being a heterosexual female, in RPGs I only ever play as a female...partly because I like carrying my gender into the game, but mostly because I like taking advantage of the male Bioware romance options as I feel it enhances my investment in the game. 

DA:O's Zevran allowed me to do just that, while also experimenting with a male PC.  I really enjoyed it, and liked that I wasn't forced into a certain sexual preference (romancing a lady).  I was actually looking forward to playing ME2 with Thane as an M/M option, but alas...  I hope I (and the LGTB game-playing community) don't get the same disappointment in DA2!

[Drasanil]

My biggest concern right now is Hawke. I like building my own PC making them mine, while DAO basicly offered only fixed origins they were varied enough that I could choose my character's backround, looks, attitudes and make the mine and give me a reason to care about them.

So far Hawke's failed at this. Combined with the new framed narrative and VO basicly makes me feel like I'm playing some one else's character and not my own, which means I don't care about him.

I preordered DAO, I won't pre-order this game. Hell, with the short turn-around cycle (DAA taught us all a lesson about that) and everything else that seems to be getting cut I probably won't even buy it until we get a GotY Edition or it comes down in price, if at all. 

[Ladybright]

Echoing everyone else about same-sex romances. I'm very nervous that they'll be taken out. I mean, they were in the first game, but... Bioware took out same-sex romance options in ME2.



I would be kind of angry and disappointed if they were not present in DA2. That's my concern. I'm 100% on board with everything else.

[Atakuma]

Ladybright wrote...

Echoing everyone else about same-sex romances. I'm very nervous that they'll be taken out. I mean, they were in the first game, but... Bioware took out same-sex romance options in ME2.

I would be kind of angry and disappointed if they were not present in DA2. That's my concern. I'm 100% on board with everything else.

This

[MadLaughter]

I am worried that the armor in the game available for Hawke to equip will be very limited. For example, DA2 is moving towards static outfits for Companions, much like Mass Effect did. Shepard could still equip armor, but the # of armor pieces in the game for Shepard was incredibly limited.



I hope that Hawke will have a huge pool of armor pieces to choose from so that the customization corners that have been cut with followers are replaced by an expanded armor selection for the main character.

[SerenityRebirth]

Atakuma wrote...

Ladybright wrote...

Echoing everyone else about same-sex romances. I'm very nervous that they'll be taken out. I mean, they were in the first game, but... Bioware took out same-sex romance options in ME2.

I would be kind of angry and disappointed if they were not present in DA2. That's my concern. I'm 100% on board with everything else.

This

Agreed.