littlenikki wrote...
LolaLei wrote...
Fantastic aren't they!
I swear my eyeballs probably doubled in sizeI've got some school work to nail out, but I can probably whip something up in the next hour or so, definitely got some ideas floating around. It's an...inspiration for sure.
LolaLei wrote...
littlenikki wrote...
LolaLei wrote...
Fantastic aren't they!
I swear my eyeballs probably doubled in size
Hehehe, awesome! Thanks!
Modifié par littlenikki, 12 septembre 2012 - 02:10 .
littlenikki wrote...
Never a problem
So, on a different note, I've been reading bits from my DA II strategy guide (the really nice, hardcover copy, it's awesome) and there's a party where Hepler talks about the development process and how they choose which characters to include in the games. She mentions that they list the main character concepts, then they go through the writers and each one gets to say which one is their favorite. I have to finish reading that part, but it's extremely interesting, and gives me a lot of hope about Cullen since I believe I've heard there's a few of the writers that are already rooting for him. Thoughts?
LolaLei wrote...
littlenikki wrote...
Never a problem
So, on a different note, I've been reading bits from my DA II strategy guide (the really nice, hardcover copy, it's awesome) and there's a party where Hepler talks about the development process and how they choose which characters to include in the games. She mentions that they list the main character concepts, then they go through the writers and each one gets to say which one is their favorite. I have to finish reading that part, but it's extremely interesting, and gives me a lot of hope about Cullen since I believe I've heard there's a few of the writers that are already rooting for him. Thoughts?
Oooo! Now that is interesting!
So chances are they had a list of possible character/companion concepts loooooong before they even started the process of building DA3. I'd like to think Cullen has an edge simply because the DA team know him already and two of the writers have previously worked on his scripts for DA:O and DA2. I'm not sure if it's some of the writers that have a soft spot for him, but I know Gaider said that some of the DA team want to romance him lol.
littlenikki wrote...
LolaLei wrote...
littlenikki wrote...
Never a problem
So, on a different note, I've been reading bits from my DA II strategy guide (the really nice, hardcover copy, it's awesome) and there's a party where Hepler talks about the development process and how they choose which characters to include in the games. She mentions that they list the main character concepts, then they go through the writers and each one gets to say which one is their favorite. I have to finish reading that part, but it's extremely interesting, and gives me a lot of hope about Cullen since I believe I've heard there's a few of the writers that are already rooting for him. Thoughts?
Oooo! Now that is interesting!
So chances are they had a list of possible character/companion concepts loooooong before they even started the process of building DA3. I'd like to think Cullen has an edge simply because the DA team know him already and two of the writers have previously worked on his scripts for DA:O and DA2. I'm not sure if it's some of the writers that have a soft spot for him, but I know Gaider said that some of the DA team want to romance him lol.
Here's the exact quote as it is written in the book,
"At the beginning of a project, we usually have a list of main character concepts (like human, male, rebel, mage) that are put together by the lead writer and lead designer. Then all the writers get to say who they're interested in.....After that, those basic character concepts get fleshed out by the individual writer and the team. If someone feels strongly about an idea, they're usually allowed to run with it."
The whole section is all about the different departments and how they specifically get involved in the game making process. Very interesting for anyone going for that kind of profession *cough*me*cough* I actually didn't even know about that part until today when I was just sitting around and had it out to help out my sister. I'm now pouring over every inch of it for any hints about what might be coming up next, it even mentions a hint of that whole inquisition rumor in the epilogue
littlenikki wrote...
Another thing she mentions is that they had no idea if there was even going to be a DA II when they were working on Origins, considering they didn't know how well it was going to catch on. Once they were cleared for a sequel, they pretty much got to start from a clear slate, and picking parts that they found most interesting from the first game.
Taking that into account, I have to believe they for sure knew where they were planning to take this story well into the next game. I would easily bet that they been dropping hints all throughout the second game. It also shows that they look at things (and characters hopefully) from past games that really make an impact on the community and players, then bring them into the next story. It not only makes a connection for past players, but gives new players a chance to experience events and characters that are already proven memorable and popular.
VampOrchid wrote...
I would like to think that they consider their voice actors as well. If you get a VA that's really into the game and really enjoys being part of it...chances are they will probably do more with the characters that they voice...Hopefully that's their train of thought as well
LolaLei wrote...
littlenikki wrote...
Another thing she mentions is that they had no idea if there was even going to be a DA II when they were working on Origins, considering they didn't know how well it was going to catch on. Once they were cleared for a sequel, they pretty much got to start from a clear slate, and picking parts that they found most interesting from the first game.
Taking that into account, I have to believe they for sure knew where they were planning to take this story well into the next game. I would easily bet that they been dropping hints all throughout the second game. It also shows that they look at things (and characters hopefully) from past games that really make an impact on the community and players, then bring them into the next story. It not only makes a connection for past players, but gives new players a chance to experience events and characters that are already proven memorable and popular.
Agreed. I think that once they got the go ahead for DA2 they realised that the Dragon Age franchise could go the distance in terms of storyline. I definitely think they made the right choice in giving us a different protagonist for every new game they bring out. So I guess by the time they had started DA2 they had worked out where they wanted the story to go for (at least) the following game. DA2 certainly felt like the plot set up to the third game in terms of storyline and it certainly seems to be going somewhere big.
They must have had an idea with pretty much the entire game being one long setup for the next, ya know? But I'm getting off topic...I'm gonna shut up and start Photoshopping me a banner 
LolaLei wrote...
VampOrchid wrote...
I would like to think that they consider their voice actors as well. If you get a VA that's really into the game and really enjoys being part of it...chances are they will probably do more with the characters that they voice...Hopefully that's their train of thought as well
That's probably why they use Mark Meer a lot because he's really into gaming etc. I've noticed that Bioware like to bring back their voice actors to star in their other games, even if it's only tiny bit-parts.
VampOrchid wrote...
LolaLei wrote...
VampOrchid wrote...
I would like to think that they consider their voice actors as well. If you get a VA that's really into the game and really enjoys being part of it...chances are they will probably do more with the characters that they voice...Hopefully that's their train of thought as well
That's probably why they use Mark Meer a lot because he's really into gaming etc. I've noticed that Bioware like to bring back their voice actors to star in their other games, even if it's only tiny bit-parts.
Not sure who that is. But GE did alot of voicing for Bioware too...so I'm thinking they would want to keep him around. Same thing for the guy that did Kaidan and Carths voice.
VampOrchid wrote...
LolaLei wrote...
VampOrchid wrote...
I would like to think that they consider their voice actors as well. If you get a VA that's really into the game and really enjoys being part of it...chances are they will probably do more with the characters that they voice...Hopefully that's their train of thought as well
That's probably why they use Mark Meer a lot because he's really into gaming etc. I've noticed that Bioware like to bring back their voice actors to star in their other games, even if it's only tiny bit-parts.
Not sure who that is. But GE did alot of voicing for Bioware too...so I'm thinking they would want to keep him around. Same thing for the guy that did Kaidan and Carths voice.
Modifié par LolaLei, 12 septembre 2012 - 03:02 .
littlenikki wrote...
I'm too quick for ya Lola
LolaLei wrote...
littlenikki wrote...
I'm too quick for ya Lola
Damn, the master has become the student!
littlenikki wrote...
Ok, here we are! Sorry if it's a bit lackluster, I'm running on about five cups of coffee...
Modifié par LolaLei, 12 septembre 2012 - 03:43 .
LMAO Priceless!!!! Great job.littlenikki wrote...
Ok, here we are! Sorry if it's a bit lackluster, I'm running on about five cups of coffee...
littlenikki wrote...
A slight adjustment to the color here, I think I like it better this way
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