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[Hrungr]

David Hulegaard ‏@HulegaardBooks 

I put on my mask and dancing shoes to chat with the #DAI devs about The Winter Palace in Halamshiral: http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/first-look-halamshiral …

[CrazyRah]

Absolutely loving the images that we've been shown lately, really excited to visit the Winter Palace

[WardenWade]

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.

I would love for him to make an appearance and be a part of the Inquisition...working with Leliana's facet of the organization, maybe..?

[Fiery Phoenix]

Need those new screens in better quality!

I was thinking the same thing. Higher resolution or bust.

[Lolomlas]

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!"

I'm curious about how a qunari inquisitor blend in?

[Maraas]

I'm curious about how a qunari inquisitor blend in?

i'm guessing they don't need a mask, for one. Not sure about shoes. Also, just imagine the commotion they will cause! Oh, I can't wait. ))

[Hrungr]

Dragon Age ‏@dragonage

Get your mask on and your dancing shoes ready; you’re going to The Winter Palace: http://bit.ly/Rj65qJ  #DAI pic.twitter.com/Qvg6Fya66R

 

[ElitePinecone]

That's definitely Celene in the blue dress, flanked by her bodyguards:

 

[Hrungr]

That's definitely Celene in the blue dress, flanked by her bodyguards:

 

 

And it definitely looks like Viv in the center...

[Stella-Arc]

Dragon Age ‏@dragonage
Get your mask on and your dancing shoes ready; you’re going to The Winter Palace: http://bit.ly/Rj65qJ #DAI pic.twitter.com/Qvg6Fya66R

Come in loser, we're going dancing!

[Hrungr]

And here's a slightly larger version of that image...

 

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[Eveangaline]

And here's a slightly larger version of that image...

 

Spoiler

Man..white/silver must be the "In" color in Orleis this fall season.

 

I must get all the pretty white outfits and claim I started this trend

[AlleluiaElizabeth]

Funny, I'd have expected more purple if Celene declared wearing lavender flowers to be a sign of loyalty to her. But then, this is concept art and its a peace meeting thing, so maybe neutral colors were declared the order of the day?

[Ilidan_DA]

[Hanako Ikezawa]

That's definitely Celene in the blue dress, flanked by her bodyguards:

 

There has to be a Transformer in here somewhere. I'm guessing one of those statues. 

[Sephard]

 

The one with the mask is actually Gaspard's concept art ... as far as I know

[Jawzzus]

There has to be a Transformer in here somewhere. I'm guessing one of those statues. 

 

Its the chandelier

[Hanako Ikezawa]

Its the chandelier

The entire palace is a giant one. 

[YourFunnyUncle]

Here's an even bigger version, downloaded from the official FB page...
 

Spoiler

[Ilidan_DA]

BioWare changed the Welcome Video

 

New:

 

 

Old:

 

 

 

About DAI Artbook. New date?

 

http://www.darkhorse...-Inquisition-HC

 

Publication Date: August 07, 2014

[omnitremere]

BioWare changed the Welcome Video

 

New:

 

 

Old:

 

 

 

About DAI Artbook. New date?

 

http://www.darkhorse...-Inquisition-HC

 

Publication Date: August 07, 2014

 

That sucks.  The old version was way better.  You could see a couple of different scenes in that one.  The new version is basically a cut up of the gameplay trailer. 

[DragonRacer]

There has to be a Transformer in here somewhere. I'm guessing one of those statues. 

 

One of the eagle statues is actually Lazerbeak. 

[Sugarjaye]

 

 

AWESOME

[Pascal219]

BioWare changed the Welcome Video

New:



Old:




About DAI Artbook. New date?

http://www.darkhorse...-Inquisition-HC

Publication Date: August 07, 2014

That music!!

[Ilidan_DA]

I wanted to know: expecting an official guide of the game?

 

Cameron Lee ‏@Cameron__Lee

I think there's something planned