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ElitePinecone wrote...

I thought one of the advantages of the Keep is that you can muck around changing worldstates easily without having to go back and actually play the game again for 50 hours. Rather than just importing six playthroughs you can see the results of dozens of different combinations on Inquisition's story.

The only situation where not having direct save imports could be a bad thing is if you really value the "idea" of associating your DA:I file with the hours you put into the earlier games - but as Basil said, if you can't remember the choices anyway it hardly seems to matter if you need to recreate a save file.

(Though, I know this is brought up *too* often, but if the DAO/DA2 save files don't contain visual/chargen information for the Warden and/or Hawke, or they can't be imported at all, any appearance in Inquisition would have to depend on whatever can be defined through the Keep.)


Highlighted, because I think that is pretty much what applies to me. As to what does it matter if you can't remember what happend anyway? I don't know, maybe you could compare it to losing an old photo album. Sure, you have some recollection of what happend in your childhood, and yes you can fill in the gaps with a reasonable story of what might have happend, but it still feels like a permant loss. And I know, it's silly and irrational, but the idea of rewriting the story of a character somehow feels wrong to me. Almost like a betrayal. Like you are the only one left who remembers your grandparents and you just make up a new story about them.

That being said, it's not the end of the world if the import doesn't work, I would just prefer it if it did. And if not, I will reconstruct the worldstates from memory, and I'm pretty sure I will enjoy spending time doing that, especially if it shortens the wait for the game. :)

#13252
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will Flemeth daughters be in dragon age inquisition?

Mike Laidlaw ‏

I think it's safe to say at least one will be involved. (Hint: It's Morrigan)

#13253
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Yes, #DAI will have full character creation.
You will choose race, gender, face (will a bunch of sliders), class. Some other things too

Good to know ;)

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ElitePinecone wrote...

Mark Darrah ‏@BioMarkDarrah
Yes, #DAI will have full character creation.
You will choose race, gender, face (will a bunch of sliders), class. Some other things too

Good to know ;)


I wonder why in DAO that the in game face morph editor was not nearly as detailed as the one in their toolset.  Hopefully they don't strip it down significantly this time around.

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Monetization of my twitter followers is a failure.
ARPU and ARPPU both 0.
Freeloaders.
Also ARPU and ARPPU make @Mike_Laidlaw giggle.

DA:I microtransactions semi-confirmed. :P

(Actually, if they're planning something similar to ME3's MP unlock system, that was mostly harmless and an example of microtransactions done quite well. I took issue with the random system but it could be safely ignored in what was a really fun multiplayer mode.)

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I tried to ask Mark Darrah if something like the chasined robes, rob of the witch, and the dalish leather armor will return even though they are not practical.

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Francis helps to portray my feelings on micro transactions in games when you've already paid Full RRP. Also EA are charging people £59.99 for games on PS4 and £54.99 on the Xbox One in the UK from my understanding, when I believe in the States and Canada they're usually around $60? Just a heads up $60 does not equate £59.99 or £54.99 sort it out EA.

Anyway here are the Francis Links, brings up interesting points:

And


Both short vids

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David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope

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jaywaddy wrote...

Francis helps to portray my feelings on micro transactions in games when you've already paid Full RRP. Also EA are charging people £59.99 for games on PS4 and £54.99 on the Xbox One in the UK from my understanding, when I believe in the States and Canada they're usually around $60? Just a heads up $60 does not equate £59.99 or £54.99 sort it out EA.

Anyway here are the Francis Links, brings up interesting points:

And


Both short vids

If the systems are badly constructed and feel like they funnel players towards purchasing microtransactions, then yeah I totally agree that putting them in full-priced games is outrageous and inexcusable. 

But in ME3's case, the income from people buying upgrades was apparently enough to justify three or four extra DLC packs that were distributed to everybody free of charge, and significantly expanded the number of available characters/weapons/powers/maps etc. 

The underlying microtransaction system was also totally optional - forty minutes of normal MP gameplay at the lowest difficulty would earn enough credits to pay for the most expensive upgrade pack (which could be bought for $2), and the default starting characters/weapons were good enough that the game was still really enjoyable. It felt like a system that was generous in the way it was designed - it was a playable game first, *not* a bland repetitive loop constructed in a way that almost required paying real money. I enjoyed it casually for months and unlocked a bunch of content without ever paying a cent. 

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ElitePinecone wrote...

jaywaddy wrote...

Francis helps to portray my feelings on micro transactions in games when you've already paid Full RRP. Also EA are charging people £59.99 for games on PS4 and £54.99 on the Xbox One in the UK from my understanding, when I believe in the States and Canada they're usually around $60? Just a heads up $60 does not equate £59.99 or £54.99 sort it out EA.

Anyway here are the Francis Links, brings up interesting points:

And


Both short vids

If the systems are badly constructed and feel like they funnel players towards purchasing microtransactions, then yeah I totally agree that putting them in full-priced games is outrageous and inexcusable. 

But in ME3's case, the income from people buying upgrades was apparently enough to justify three or four extra DLC packs that were distributed to everybody free of charge, and significantly expanded the number of available characters/weapons/powers/maps etc. 

The underlying microtransaction system was also totally optional - forty minutes of normal MP gameplay at the lowest difficulty would earn enough credits to pay for the most expensive upgrade pack (which could be bought for $2), and the default starting characters/weapons were good enough that the game was still really enjoyable. It felt like a system that was generous in the way it was designed - it was a playable game first, *not* a bland repetitive loop constructed in a way that almost required paying real money. I enjoyed it casually for months and unlocked a bunch of content without ever paying a cent. 


Not to derail the thread even further but...

I agree with Elite Pinecone, ME 3's system was a good example of micro-transactions done right.

I will gladly take an optional system that let's me spend real world money if it means I will get free DLC content.

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ladyofpayne wrote...

David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope


A smile that doesn't instil confidence in others. Oh dear...

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azarhal wrote...

ladyofpayne wrote...

David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope


A smile that doesn't instil confidence in others. Oh dear...


*laughs at some of the people saying "Yeah! Thios means she is a LI and will let the Inqusitor down gently*

Ahhh....David shall feed on your tears and angst....

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azarhal wrote...

ladyofpayne wrote...

David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope


A smile that doesn't instil confidence in others. Oh dear...

I wonder what the heck he means by that?:o

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ElitePinecone wrote...

Mark Darrah ‏@BioMarkDarrah
Monetization of my twitter followers is a failure.
ARPU and ARPPU both 0.
Freeloaders.
Also ARPU and ARPPU make @Mike_Laidlaw giggle.

DA:I microtransactions semi-confirmed. :P

(Actually, if they're planning something similar to ME3's MP unlock system, that was mostly harmless and an example of microtransactions done quite well. I took issue with the random system but it could be safely ignored in what was a really fun multiplayer mode.)


I honeslty hope not. DA with MP and microtransactions would be a serious block to me even buying the game. ME3's system, which many don't find much fault with, I find to be a virtual slot machine that manipulates players sense of urgency and reward in an ugly way. 

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Fast Jimmy wrote...

ElitePinecone wrote...

Mark Darrah ‏@BioMarkDarrah
Monetization of my twitter followers is a failure.
ARPU and ARPPU both 0.
Freeloaders.
Also ARPU and ARPPU make @Mike_Laidlaw giggle.

DA:I microtransactions semi-confirmed. :P

(Actually, if they're planning something similar to ME3's MP unlock system, that was mostly harmless and an example of microtransactions done quite well. I took issue with the random system but it could be safely ignored in what was a really fun multiplayer mode.)


I honeslty hope not. DA with MP and microtransactions would be a serious block to me even buying the game. ME3's system, which many don't find much fault with, I find to be a virtual slot machine that manipulates players sense of urgency and reward in an ugly way. 


I feel completly the opposite. :lol:

In fact if it was announced that DA:I did indeed have a MP section I would be even more excited for the game, and would talk several of my friends in to pre-purchasing it as well.

I guess it's a matter of perspective, I grew up with a several brothers/friends into gaming as much as me, so I place MP (especially co-op MP) at a higher priority then other gamers.

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Fast Jimmy wrote...

I honeslty hope not. DA with MP and microtransactions would be a serious block to me even buying the game. ME3's system, which many don't find much fault with, I find to be a virtual slot machine that manipulates players sense of urgency and reward in an ugly way. 


You act as if an individual's self-control is the responsibility of game makers. If you can't control yourself then that's your problem.

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BeadyEyedTater wrote...

azarhal wrote...

ladyofpayne wrote...

David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope


A smile that doesn't instil confidence in others. Oh dear...

I wonder what the heck he means by that?:o


Both Cassandra and Cullen are same sex only love interests......that's what it means.  :P

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azarhal wrote...

ladyofpayne wrote...

David Gaider has written Cassandra for DAI
http://dgaider.tumbl...n-i-really-hope


A smile that doesn't instil confidence in others. Oh dear...


My Spider Sense is tingling!

I was hoping to 'mance Cassandra in this game. Leave it to David to toy with my fears like that :P Oh well, at least I can still be a qunari Posted Image

Modifié par Valadras21, 27 novembre 2013 - 09:51 .


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Aaryn Flynn@AarynFlynn: I'm editing local.cfg files in #DAI. I'm practically programming again!

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Any hints that maybe we can see something new at VGX?

#13272
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No.

#13273
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I bet 10$ that we will have something new at VGX...

#13274
ElitePinecone

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They could be showing off the next Mass Effect instead. Hard to know...

(If developers are reading this, moar hints please? <3)

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They're not gonna promote the next ME with DAI being about a year from release, we might see a new trailer for DAI and maybe at next years VGX we will see a reveal trailer for the new ME or maybe even the new IP.