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[Ajna]

Awww Steve Valentine is the one VA I'd love to meet but never have.  Whenever he pops up in any TV show I happen to be watching I always laugh for a good 5 minutes before having to click back to re-watch...

[Hrungr]

First Look at Halamshiral:

http://www.dragonage...ook-halamshiral

 

 

 

 

"We are about to attend a costume party," adds senior environment artist Ryan Love. "Get your mask on and your dancing shoes ready, but don't let your guard down. There's more to this party than meets the eye."

[CrimsonNephilim]

First Look at Halamshiral:

http://www.dragonage...ook-halamshiral

 

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"We are about to attend a costume party," adds senior environment artist Ryan Love. "Get your mask on and your dancing shoes ready, but don't let your guard down. There's more to this party than meets the eye."

I just shouted "YES!" really loud just now about the costume party we get to crash >.> 

[The Elder King]

Very, very interesting .

[Fiery Phoenix]

Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful. It feels like a mixture of Roman and Victorian architectures.

 

I imagine this is where we'll be meeting Morrigan.

[Ajna]

Ok, so I didn't really HAVE to wear a pretty dress, but looking at them....*ponders*

[The Elder King]

Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful. It feels like a mixture of Roman and Victorian architectures.
 
I imagine this is where we'll be meeting Morrigan.

I think so, since a screenshot of shown the winter palace.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Ok, so I didn't really HAVE to wear a pretty dress, but looking at them....*ponders*

I'm somehow reminded of the Boyles' party from Dishonored.

[Hrungr]

Jos Hendriks ‏@Sjosz 

Upside to content review day for stuff I work on is that the following day is usually pretty low key, and it is today.

[Ajna]

I'm somehow reminded of the Boyles' party from Dishonored.

I haven't played that.  But those screens do look very pretty...

[lynroy]

Ah damn, I don't want to dress up all fancy. I hate putting on a corset. Maybe I can send my bog unicorn in my place....

 

[BioFan (Official)]

MY HUNCH WAS 1000% spot on today!

Civil war has ravaged the Orlesian countryside for months, but you'd never know it in Halamshiral. The nobles carry on as they always have, seemingly unaffected by the chaos surrounding them. You certainly won't hear the merchants complain about that, though. Not so long as the sovereigns continue to line their pockets.

So, with opposing forces engaged in battle outside the city walls, why has the Inquisition come to Halamshiral?

"The civil war is now at an impasse," explains level designer Chris Corfe. "The faction leaders are at a peace talk at the Winter Palace in Halamshiral, a magnificent Orlesian structure built on ancient elven grounds. The Inquisition is here to find and stop an assassin."

"We are about to attend a costume party," adds senior environment artist Ryan Love. "Get your mask on and your dancing shoes ready, but don't let your guard down. There's more to this party than meets the eye."

Though we've heard much about Orlais through Dragon Age lore, players will get their first chance to really get out there and explore it in Inquisition. Creating areas such as the Winter Palace in Halamshiral presented the team with an opportunity to flex some creative muscle.

"The cultural background of the Orlesians and the elves inspired the area," says Corfe. "From a layout perspective, the Winter Palace is inspired by old French palaces like Versailles. Writing, level design, cinematic design, and level art all had a hand in helping shape it."

"I think a lot of Halamshiral's inspiration comes from the world's most ornate and decorated places. Buckingham Palace was also used as inspiration," Love said. "Middle Eastern styles also influenced the building of this place."

"Our team of level artists really outdid themselves here," Corfe added.

Orlesian nobility has a reputation for enjoying the finer things, and the Winter Palace’s lavish architecture is no exception. What sets the look of this Orlesian gem apart from that of other areas players will visit in the game?

"There's a plethora of unique areas, but the main point of interest would be the ballroom," says Corfe. "Oh, and don't forget to check out the artwork in its ceiling."

"Ornate decorations, lots of gold, and over-the-top flair," Love added. "You may also notice the stark contrast between the gold-covered main areas of the palace and the servants' areas. This also speaks to the large wealth inequality within Orlais. In order to have this kind of excessive decoration, someone has to polish the brass."

The Winter Palace is quite the sight to behold, but of course, looks can be deceiving. Not all battles here are fought with staves and steel. In Halamshiral, politics can be even deadlier than the blade. The most effective weapons are typically rumor and scandal.

"Combat is not the main focus here," Corfe says. "Intrigue and social interactions rule the day, so the gameplay has unique elements. We still have some balancing to do, but I'd say it's shaping up nicely."

When it comes down to story, both Corfe and Love are a bit more tight-lipped. Although they are careful not to reveal any plot spoilers, they couldn't resist a little titillation.

"There is a nice chunk of content off the beaten path," admits Corfe. "And beware of the approval of the Imperial Court!"

"Make sure to search every dark corner of the place. You never know what you might find," Love confessed. "Also, always remember to be a good party guest. People won't take kindly to a guest snooping in their closets!"

[BioFan (Official)]

The Inquisition is here to find and stop an assassin

 

find and stop an assassin
 

an assassin

 

assassin

 

 

 

LET IT BE ZEVRAN!!!

[lynroy]

MY HUNCH WAS 1000% spot on today!
 

Not looking forward to fancy party with stinky cheese but I do want to wander the halls of the Winter Palace. Place looks gorgeous.

[BioFan (Official)]

Not looking forward to fancy party with stinky cheese but I do want to wander the halls of the Winter Palace. Place looks gorgeous.

 

 

I would like to thank my gut. You've always been there for me, sense birth. Today you have lived up to your duty, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, though you see that guy all the time I so doubt it means much. 

 

 

 

 

ALSO!


I found Waldo! (AKA Celene)


 

[Hrungr]

Jessica Marzipan ‏@JessicaMerizan 

In our latest #BioWareBase video, @Stevevalentine is a gentleman and I'm a creep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFDDUxUMSic …

#YouShouldSeeWhatDidntMakeTheVideo

[Eveangaline]

 

The Inquisition is here to find and stop an assassin

 

find and stop an assassin
 

an assassin

 

assassin

 

 

 

LET IT BE ZEVRAN!!!

 

I want it to be a super sneaky qunari with a bow.

[Ignitus]

Is it just me, or does that couple in the middle of the ballroom picture look a lot like Vivienne and DHMG? And holy crap, I think I see Solas' bald head in there too lol.

[katerinafm]

 

The Inquisition is here to find and stop an assassin

 

find and stop an assassin
 

an assassin

 

assassin

 

 

 

LET IT BE ZEVRAN!!!

 

 

Oh, please, let it be so ;-;
 

[Reznore57]

I think Peace talk are like the new social gatherings if you wanna be cool in Thedas.

And you can't throw a decent party without things explosing or assassins wearing masks.

I doubt it's going to be Zevran , because it sounds like a bard job to me.

[Lebanese Dude]

I can't wait to meet Celine!

[ReallyRue]

 

The Inquisition is here to find and stop an assassin

 

find and stop an assassin
 

an assassin

 

assassin

 

 

 

LET IT BE ZEVRAN!!!

 

Ha, I'd love it if it was subverted a bit, like how if it looked like Zevran was the assassin you need to stop, but it turns out he's actually hunting the real assassin. Then you recruit him as an agent. And then the Inquisitor hooks up with him and Isabela. 

[BioFan (Official)]

Ha, I'd love it if it was subverted a bit, like how if it looked like Zevran was the assassin you need to stop, but it turns out he's actually hunting the real assassin. Then you recruit him as an agent. And then the Inquisitor hooks up with him and Isabela. 

 

I approve! 

 

 

The map location can't be a coincidence. Right? RIGHT!?!?!

[Eveangaline]

Ha, I'd love it if it was subverted a bit, like how if it looked like Zevran was the assassin you need to stop, but it turns out he's actually hunting the real assassin. Then you recruit him as an agent. And then the Inquisitor hooks up with him and Isabela. 

And then he joins in the final boss battle for the third game in a row.

[DiegoRaphael]

Need those new screens in better quality!