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[Nesra]

I just finished my first play through and I am simply blown away by this game. An absolute blast from start to finish. Don't want to spoil anything as this is a no spoilers forum but damn all the last part leading up to the final boss was just epic. The transitions from cutscenes to in game graphics was well done and quite smooth all the time.

Simply the best 70+ hours I have spent in a game in a long time. I am all for loading a saved file before the final stage and completing more sidequests but I need a little break as I started this game right after finishing Neverwinter NIghts 2 and I got Demon Souls to look forward too when it arrives (hopefully) tomorrow.

Hats off to Bioware for another masterpiece.

I have heard that DA 2 is a let down (I got it too), if so that's quite sad since the world and culture of DAO is such a rich and solid foundation for making a great sequel, specially considering the ending of Origins.

[TheOriginalBlackMage]

Same here. I haven't played a new RPG since the Xenosaga series.

Just got a XBOX360 and I am blown away.

[DreamwareStudio]

Nesra wrote...

google_calasade wrote...

"First day they come and catch everyone..."

Fricking gave me the chills. I was like wtf???

Ah, yes...the way leading up to the Broodmother was epic. Rather easy boss however.

I was a little surprised by that, but the rest of the Deep Road areas more than made up for it.

[DreamwareStudio]

Nesra wrote...

I just finished my first play through and I am simply blown away by this game. An absolute blast from start to finish. Don't want to spoil anything as this is a no spoilers forum but damn all the last part leading up to the final boss was just epic. The transitions from cutscenes to in game graphics was well done and quite smooth all the time.

Simply the best 70+ hours I have spent in a game in a long time. I am all for loading a saved file before the final stage and completing more sidequests but I need a little break as I started this game right after finishing Neverwinter NIghts 2 and I got Demon Souls to look forward too when it arrives (hopefully) tomorrow.

Hats off to Bioware for another masterpiece.

I have heard that DA 2 is a let down (I got it too), if so that's quite sad since the world and culture of DAO is such a rich and solid foundation for making a great sequel, specially considering the ending of Origins.

I played a bit of DA 2 while taking a break from Origins.  I cannot get myself to play any more of DA 2.  Hopefully, you'll have a better experience with it.

[mybudgee]

This is especially tragic to read, since DA II is such a turd. I played about 1/3 of the way and had to sell it. Too many cringeworthy moments to bear. This is a lesson I hope BW has learned.. don't stray too far from what made a game great when designing the sequel. The story wasn't terrible, but it was too clear that it was an attempt to change and "streamline" the interface. Mistake. The dialog system from DA:O was not broken. Why fix it?!? Also after a few hours of battles, I grew tired of the cartoonish anime style fighting. I missed DA:O and it's slow, but realistic animations. Origins simply gave you more choice and better execution.
Oh no! you don't get shale on your team, do ya??

Modifié par mybudgee, 23 décembre 2011 - 11:07 .

[Estherra Drack]

I just recently got DAO on the PC (75% Steam sale FTW) been playing DAO since it came out on the Xbox. Since I’ve been upgrading my PC I’ve gone back and started playing the PC games I’ve wanted to try. Going to remake my Arcane Warrior build from the Xbox.

[Mad Method]

Now since this is the PC version, you should help yourself to some of those mods to improve DAO.

Bug fixes:
Qwinn's Fixpack
ZDF Dialog Fixpack
Morrigan's Dialog Restoration patch
Two Specializations Sten
Plus Healing Received Fix

Improvements:
Just Better Textures
Detailed Tooltips
Advanced Tactics

For Awakening:
DLC Transfer To Awakening Patch

I haven't found any mods that fix the Grease Fire bug in versions 1.04 and newer (which is why I am staying on 1.03).

Modifié par Mad Method, 25 décembre 2011 - 05:05 .

[DreamwareStudio]

Mad Method,

I'm using quite a bit of mods but a few more can't hurt.

Thank you for the list and taking the time to link it.

Modifié par google_calasade, 25 décembre 2011 - 07:06 .

[Neven Severstahl]

Nesra wrote...

Call me crazy, but my favorite location has always been the Fade. There's just something crazy fun about running around as a Golem.

That was indeed a lot of fun! Turning into the golem, mouse, burning warrior and mage was very cool and I also like the overall atmostphere of the Fade.

Indeed. Constantly switching between the various forms was great fun (loved fireballing Arcane Horrors to death ).

Didn't like the Fade at all, though; I wasn't able to figure out initially where to go, and it proved to be incredibly maddening. It's definitely my least-favourite part of the game.

Nesra wrote...

google_calasade wrote...

"First day they come and catch everyone..."

Fricking gave me the chills. I was like wtf???

Ah, yes...the way leading up to the Broodmother was epic. Rather easy boss however.

That disembodied voice was plain creepy.

Agreed re: the Broodmother. Like the final boss fight in the game, this one wasn't hard, merely complicated.

Modifié par Neven Severstahl, 27 décembre 2011 - 05:05 .

[Spruebox]

Just bought the game today. Seems pretty neato. I like how you can pick the different origins for the different races. I'm not very far into it (I'm just out of my chosen origin, which is dwarf commoner), but I am liking it so far. I def hope to be able to put a lot of mileage on this disc :-p

[Tryynity]

Welcome to the game new peoples - it is a wonderful game and I am sure you will have many hours of fun.

There are endless paths to choose - beginning with each origin. Then there are different choices in quests you can make.

Swap out your party members in each area to catch all the hilarious party banter that goes on with your companions.

DAO is the best value for money game I have ever bought, so far.

[DreamwareStudio]

I've not yet made it to the Fade, though I can't wait. Going to see the Arl first now that I've finished the Brecilian forest.

The Deep Roads...sigh. I miss them already!

BUT I AM HAVING A BLAST!

[OmegaXI]

I was late to Dragon Age too, it came in the mail on accident from game fly (mess up on their part), at first I was like WTF is this BS?

Then I played it, and at that moment I went out and bought the Ultimate edition and cancled my game fly because I knew I would no longer need it : D

[BiO]

w00t I just got the ultimate edition. Can't wait to play it!

[Neven Severstahl]

google_calasade wrote...

Going to see the Arl first now that I've finished the Brecilian forest.

Did you too have a mini-heart attack when a certain *something* dropped right in front of you out of nowhere in the ruins? Kicked my arse properly, that thing did, but at least it helped me discover the 'choke point' tactic.

I'm checking out the other origin stories now (was an elvish mage on my 1st playthrough), and I just completed the city elf origin story. Wow. It has so many parallels with real life (the suffering of the downtrodden; the rich & powerful always having their way with impunity). And Vaughan is, in the words of Tuco, a "dirty son of a...".

[DreamwareStudio]

Neven Severstahl wrote...

google_calasade wrote...

Going to see the Arl first now that I've finished the Brecilian forest.

Did you too have a mini-heart attack when a certain *something* dropped right in front of you out of nowhere in the ruins? Kicked my arse properly, that thing did, but at least it helped me discover the 'choke point' tactic.

I'm checking out the other origin stories now (was an elvish mage on my 1st playthrough), and I just completed the city elf origin story. Wow. It has so many parallels with real life (the suffering of the downtrodden; the rich & powerful always having their way with impunity). And Vaughan is, in the words of Tuco, a "dirty son of a...".

Ah, man, there are a few surprises in that forest.  Not pleasant ones but way cool challenging ones! 

[DreamwareStudio]

OmegaXI wrote...

I was late to Dragon Age too, it came in the mail on accident from game fly (mess up on their part), at first I was like WTF is this BS?

Then I played it, and at that moment I went out and bought the Ultimate edition and cancled my game fly because I knew I would no longer need it : D

Talk about gaming gods acting in your favor!

[DreamwareStudio]

BiO_MaN wrote...

w00t I just got the ultimate edition. Can't wait to play it!

Man, you're in a for quite the ride.

[mrs_anomaly]

I'm a late DA:O comer as well. I first played Mass Effect 1 and I was hooked on Bioware like white on rice. I never even knew games with this level of story immersion existed and were visually appealing for example.

Mass Effect was the first game I've ever completed besides Tetris on the Nintendo in the 90's LOL. Not trying to get all off topic but it lead me to play DA:O. When I first got my Ultimate Edition disc I was slightly bored and disappointed- I was missing my space opera fix badly. Then I was insanely bored IRL and out of books to read (my other hobby) and decided to give it another go. I'm so glad I did. I'm so in love with DA:O that I purchased the UE for my XBOX360, the UE for PC and I also DL'ed DA2.

DA2 has to live up to my ex boyfriend who is just..well..missed entirely too much and his name is DA:O. But I still enjoy playing it. I hate less on DA2 than many others with the hope that Bioware will have the disappointing issues ironed out for DA3.

Modifié par mrs_anomaly, 03 janvier 2012 - 04:04 .

[Magissia]

google_calasade wrote...

Admittedly, in the past few years I haven't gotten into gaming much.  Here recently, however, I've had a bit of downtime.  I have taken advantage of the rest beginning with the Witcher Enhanced Edition, then the Witcher 2 and now DA:O Ultimate Edition.  Eventually I will get to DA 2 and Skyrim.

As for DA:O, all I can say is WOW.  Bioware did a fantastic job with this game.  The love they put into this truly shows.  While the graphics are a bit dull, they are not to the point it hurts the game's immersion.  I love the storyline, the main and side quests, but quite possibly the thing I most enjoy is the banter between the characters.  Alistair and Morrigan going back and forth is seriously entertaining.  The fight mechanics brings back images of the Baldur's Gate series (yes, pause is your friend).

I'm only about halfway through (this game is wonderfully long), but just wanted to drop in and say how much I enjoy playing DA:O.

Oh, I also wanted to shout out a thank you to the modders!  You've done a fantastic job.

Welcome there !

Witcher, Dragon Age, good choices !

Once you finished origin, and awakening, don't forget to try other classes and maybe some mods, the game will live long.

Regards

[Roosterred68]

Am too just starting DA:O with no experience with rpg with exception of ME and ME2 on 360. If I just could commit to more time playing... ahh who needs sleep.
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[hideo_sakaguchi]

Glad there's still people out there discovering this awesome game. Dragon Age: Origins ranks as one of my all-time favorite first experiences when it comes to RPGs. The game is a masterpiece. I just finished my forth or fifth play through and I'm playing Awakening again right now (second time I've played it) and I'm going to do all the DLC (second time for Witch Hunt, Leliana's Song, and Golems and I beat the Darkspawn Chronicles for the first time earlier today).

I'm still torn between Origins and DA 2 as to which is the better game. I know the popular opinion is that DA 2 is crap, but whatever. I found the characters and story (two key aspects of a good RPG in my opinion) more interesting in DA 2 and the game play was more satisfying.

However Dragon Age: Origins was just epic (generic at times, but epic). Having replayed both DA 2 and Origins back-to-back within the past month I do feel DA 2 holds up better with repeated plays (I found the Templars vs Mages tension awesome; at least it's a bit more original than the Tolkien-ish vibe in Origins) but Origins is just damn mind-blowing your first time through the story.

You get a lot of bang for your buck too with the Ultimate Edition. As stand-alone items the DLC content wasn't really worth it (over-priced compared to what you get out of them), but $30 or $40 for Origins, Awakening, and all the DLC is an incredible value.

Plus there's a lot to do when you replay the game. You can make different choices (such as aiding the werewolves over the elves), try to unlock the remaining specialties, and try different classes and parties (like using Shale as your tank instead of Alistair).

I'd put Origins up there with games like Chrono Trigger or the original Bioshock in the sense that the first time you play it you're getting a really special and memorable experience. There's plenty of great games, some even better than the three I listed, but experiences like those (at least in my opinion) are few and far between.

[Tryynity]

I tried Mass Effect because all my gaming friends raved about it - that game did not grab me, but that was because I suck a shooting/aiming but it lead me to DAO and then the DA2 and will to DA3 when it comes out.

I love this game but mostly DAO.

The storylines are incredible, and the dialogues, party banter - seriously good entertainment.

[Unkei]

Finally got DAO: UE on Steam sale.
And this means goodbye other games for a long long time

[DreamwareStudio]

Estherra Drack wrote...

I just recently got DAO on the PC (75% Steam sale FTW) been playing DAO since it came out on the Xbox. Since I’ve been upgrading my PC I’ve gone back and started playing the PC games I’ve wanted to try. Going to remake my Arcane Warrior build from the Xbox.

You're going to have a much better experience with it on the PC judging by what  I saw when a friend played it on the XBOX.