AdmiralDavidAnderson wrote...
I would prefer they focus on the overall story and character development - something which DA2 lacked.
I hope the Dragon Age 3 devs realise that we would like to see a game that relates to Origins more, not DA2.
I disagree.
And I wouldn't. Your statement should be that "I hope DA3 devs realize I would like to see the game that relates to Origins more".
DA:O's plot can be summarized in five words. Hero saves world from monsters. Its not even a very original plot, or one with a unique twist on it. Also character development basically doesn't occur at all in DA:O. Given its a one year time frame and people aren't expected to change much, but Ogrhen stays the same, Shale stays the same, Zevran... Basically none of the companions experience character development except for possibly Alistair and Morrigan in their hardening and romance respectively. Even this character development is rather briefly gone over. The Warden as a character can be rp'd as though he experiences character development, but that's about it.
DA2's plot was interesting and had many unexpected twists. Many of the companions evolve in their views, and Hawke has a much more plausible ten years to change his views on certain matters. I felt that DA2 had both better story and better character development than Origins. Also the companions had more original personalities. Most of the characters in DA:O were reboots from previous games, or stereotypes like Oghren.