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[Insane 1]

When Dragon Age II game out, I was sorely disappointed because it was nowhere near as good as Origins, and just was a complete disappointment in general.

I bought it again after a while for $10 and been playing it, and somewhat enjoying it, knowing what it's like, and just trying to play RPGs until Halo 4 comes out.

I am taking an interest in the 3 major DLC for it, and was wondering, which items packs should I get?

I plan on playing as a Warrior again, but the other classes are fun. Warrior is for now.

Item pack 1 vs 2. Which is better?

[Insane 1]

Or should I get both? Or not necessary?

[wsandista]

Neither.

[nightscrawl]

Insane 1 wrote...

Item pack 1 vs 2. Which is better?

To me, the main value of the item packs are the complete armor sets you have available. Each pack has two sets with various pieces able to be equipped as you level. The min level for the complete set A is 9, and the min level for set B is 17. One way to consider it is that set A is designed for Act 1, set B is designed for Act 2, and the Mantle of the Champion, already in the game, is designed for Act 3. This is true for both packs of all classes.

Each pack has it's own "look" for the sets. Pack 1, for all classes, has 2 distinct sets. Pack 2, unfortunately, reuses the same artwork for both sets, so you really just have 1 set. Considering that, it comes down to which style you like more.

Warrior Pack 1: the artwork for Beregrand's Breastplate (lower level set A) resembles the Legion of the Dead armor from DAO, and The Golden Prince's Raiment (higher level set is modeled after Orlesian Chevalier armor.

Warrior Pack 2: has Hawke going back to Ferelden barbarian roots for all classes, heavily featuring leather, fur, and other things, which you can see in The Ashen Cuirass.

In addition, all packs have weapons for the use of yourself or followers, as well as follower specific accessories (neck, ring). The warrior packs wil have items for Aveline, Fenris, and Carver since they are warriors.

A final thing to consider is that Pack 1 does not have high resolution textures, while Pack 2 does. If that's something that bothers you (I don't care that much), you might make a decision based on that.


Honestly, if you don't mind spending the money, I would just suggest to buy all of them and have done with it. You will get 2 accessories for all companions to use as soon as you get them in your party and you can decide which set you like for which class at your leisure. On the other hand, I've played DA2 several times, so they were a worthwhile investment.

My preferred set out of all six is the Mage Pack 1. I just adore The Fugitive's Mantle set and wear it as long as possible.

Modifié par nightscrawl, 05 août 2012 - 01:43 .

[Insane 1]

nightscrawl wrote...

Insane 1 wrote...

Item pack 1 vs 2. Which is better?

To me, the main value of the item packs are the complete armor sets you have available. Each pack has two sets with various pieces able to be equipped as you level. The min level for the complete set A is 9, and the min level for set B is 17. One way to consider it is that set A is designed for Act 1, set B is designed for Act 2, and the Mantle of the Champion, already in the game, is designed for Act 3. This is true for both packs of all classes.

Each pack has it's own "look" for the sets. Pack 1, for all classes, has 2 distinct sets. Pack 2, unfortunately, reuses the same artwork for both sets, so you really just have 1 set. Considering that, it comes down to which style you like more.

Warrior Pack 1: the artwork for Beregrand's Breastplate (lower level set A) resembles the Legion of the Dead armor from DAO, and The Golden Prince's Raiment (higher level set is modeled after Orlesian Chevalier armor.

Warrior Pack 2: has Hawke going back to Ferelden barbarian roots for all classes, heavily featuring leather, fur, and other things, which you can see in The Ashen Cuirass.

In addition, all packs have weapons for the use of yourself or followers, as well as follower specific accessories (neck, ring). The warrior packs wil have items for Aveline, Fenris, and Carver since they are warriors.

A final thing to consider is that Pack 1 does not have high resolution textures, while Pack 2 does. If that's something that bothers you (I don't care that much), you might make a decision based on that.


Honestly, if you don't mind spending the money, I would just suggest to buy all of them and have done with it. You will get 2 accessories for all companions to use as soon as you get them in your party and you can decide which set you like for which class at your leisure. On the other hand, I've played DA2 several times, so they were a worthwhile investment.

My preferred set out of all six is the Mage Pack 1. I just adore The Fugitive's Mantle set and wear it as long as possible.

Thank you very much, this is the perfect answer I couldn't really find online. I will be buying all the DLC to make good pass time until Halo 4 takes me over.

Thanks again!

[Arthur Cousland]

In general, I prefer the weapons from item pack 1 and the armor from item pack 2.

Keep in mind that the equipment is a bit on the overpowered side, and you'll end up using it for the majority of the game, which lessens the excitement of acquiring the equipment from the main game.

[Zubie]

Don't waste your money

[Insane 1]

Arthur Cousland wrote...

In general, I prefer the weapons from item pack 1 and the armor from item pack 2.

Keep in mind that the equipment is a bit on the overpowered side, and you'll end up using it for the majority of the game, which lessens the excitement of acquiring the equipment from the main game.

True, from what I keep hearing. Then, what about if I were to play on Nightmare mode? Because I beat it once, sold it few weeks after it came out, but bought it again and enjoying it for what it is now, with newer experiences, armor, and challenges.

[nightscrawl]

Insane 1 wrote...

Arthur Cousland wrote...

In general, I prefer the weapons from item pack 1 and the armor from item pack 2.

Keep in mind that the equipment is a bit on the overpowered side, and you'll end up using it for the majority of the game, which lessens the excitement of acquiring the equipment from the main game.

True, from what I keep hearing. Then, what about if I were to play on Nightmare mode? Because I beat it once, sold it few weeks after it came out, but bought it again and enjoying it for what it is now, with newer experiences, armor, and challenges.

The primary difference between hard and nightmare is the friendly fire, which requires careful positioning and resist gear/runes.

Because they scale with level, the weapons can be incredibly powerful in higher levels in the game. As an example, I usually have Fenris use The Empress's Point (Warrior Pack 1) in the latter part of the game. It scales so well that it far surpases his own personal gift weapon, the Blade of Mercy. This is especially true if you get as high as level 26/27 near the end of the game.

It's up to you really. I only use a few of the weapons from the packs, as I find most of them hideous. I cannot stand the awful meat cleaver daggers from Rogue Pack 1.

A semi point of irritation are all of the accessories. While it's great that each compaion gets two, so that is two fewer pieces of gear you need to acquire for them, it means that virtually every piece of gear you get throughout the game is useless. If you play Legacy, and are a non-rogue, it's possible to equip Varric with only DLC accessories for the entire game.

On the other hand, it does mean more money for you in the long run, since you get to just sell everything. And you can either use that money for various potions/poisons, super expensive weapons in shops throughout the game, and respec potions from The Black Emporium if you're into that.