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[Sandy]

This question is for the writers (I'm assuming):

How do you pick the names for the characters (Player character/Companions/NPCs) that you create?

Is it a collaborative effort or is the person responsible for fleshing out the character also in charge of the name? Where do you draw inspiration from? Real-world mythology/history? Personal experiences? Random name generator? Do you have monkies throw darts on a chart with the alphabet? Just curious. Bioware has always been great at naming their characters, so it would be cool to get the inside scoop on how it happens.

[Fast Jimmy]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

My cousin would come over and we'd play Doom and Warcraft 2 over serial connection.

Until I snagged myself a 14.4k modem.

14.4, ha. I remember when that was the $H!T. 

Times, they change, don't they?

[Kazalix]

My question would be a very specific one, done so that the developer who replied could do so without giving any real spoilers away. First off a little background on my case to explain why I'm asking this question.

In DA:O, my Grey Warden was a Warrior and specifically a Tank. She managed to survive her little scuffle with the Archdemon and moved onto helping refound the Grey Wardens in Ferelden.

I haven't decided on exactly what my final playthrough for DAII will be, but I'm leaning towards a Warrior for Hawke, and specifically a tank again. I really like playing tanks. While I could play as a mage in DAII (not really into playing Rogues, but that's just me), [SPOILERS FOR DA2] I'm also probably going to side with the Templars and aim for Hawke becoming the Viscount of Kirkwall, and being an apostate mage kinda makes that not make a lick of sense...[END SPOILERS]

So here's my real question: In DA:I, will there be a scenario where The Grey Warden, Hawke and your new character are all playable characters (even temporarily) and have to fight without anyone else? Seeing as I enjoy playing tanks, I'm probably going to lean towards making the new DA:I character a tank as well, and if Hawke is a tank, suddenly we've got 3 warrior tanks on the same team, and nobody else. Maybe if we're on easy mode we'll be fine, but on the harder difficulties, things will not end well and I don't want to be punished for decisions I made upwards of three years ago...

Logically speaking, due to not wanting to punish you for decisions that you wouldn't know would matter, they won't do this, but I'd like to know for sure because if there is a situation like I mentioned, then I can make my final DAII playthough as a mage, or just not a tank.

[MerinTB]

SeismicGravy wrote...

Allan Schumacher wrote...

"Trading consoles" was super common when I was younger (read: 20 years ago).

"You have a Genesis? Want to borrow my SNES for a bit? I want to try some Phantasy Star!"

I'll see your Genesis, and raise you a Commodore 64.

I see your 64 (and it's a very nice 64, my favorite computer ever) and raise you a TI-99 4A.

My best friend had an Odyssey 2.  Man, I sure loved Quest for the Rings!

And my brother, a bit older than me, had a Pong machine.

Modifié par MerinTB, 09 février 2013 - 02:51 .

[Dragoonlordz]

This one is for any member of the development team.

Who's the smartest, most handsome guy at Bioware? (excluding yourself if you are also a guy)

Modifié par Dragoonlordz, 09 février 2013 - 02:52 .

[Shya]

I still want ta know why Anders went bugnuts and not Wynne

[Celene II]

All these answers and yet no one has played Path of Exiles

Oh well continue with the funny stuff.

[Parmida]

Okay.....team Jacob or team Cullen?

[SeismicGravy]

MerinTB wrote...

SeismicGravy wrote...

Allan Schumacher wrote...

"Trading consoles" was super common when I was younger (read: 20 years ago).

"You have a Genesis? Want to borrow my SNES for a bit? I want to try some Phantasy Star!"

I'll see your Genesis, and raise you a Commodore 64.

I see your 64 (and it's a very nice 64, my favorite computer ever) and raise you a TI-99 4A.

My best friend had an Odyssey 2.  Man, I sure loved Quest for the Rings!

And my brother, a bit older than me, had a Pong machine.

Ok, you win.  Furthest I can go back to is the VIC-20!

[Stella-Arc]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

A savvy, loner gunslinger. High intelligence and some decent perception, that gets very proficient with small guns and energy weapons.

Tags usually in small guns, science, and doctor/first aid.

Nice! It took me about four tries to find the build that would work for me. I never realized that rats were so hard to miss. 

[Xiltas]

Batman or Spider-Man?
(Or Wolverine, as a fellow Canadian?)

[Fast Jimmy]

Xiltas wrote...

Batman or Spider-Man?
(Or Wolverine, as a fellow Canadian?)

What? Batman has tangled with the likes of Superman and Darkseid. You think a guy who shoots webs can hold a candle? 

As for Wolverine, Batman would just turn on a magnet. Crisis averted.

I'm not saying Batman is the greatest hero of all time or anything crazy like that, but you're not really picking characters that match his caliber.

[legbamel]

Pft, Wolverine would have him in ribbons by the time he finished reaching for the imaginary Bat-Magnet.

[Giga Drill BREAKER]

If the next Dragon Age game is on a next gen consoles, are you working on a way to import saves from the older consoles and if you are what are your ideas on how to import them?

[Xiltas]

Fast Jimmy wrote...

Xiltas wrote...

Batman or Spider-Man?
(Or Wolverine, as a fellow Canadian?)

What? Batman has tangled with the likes of Superman and Darkseid. You think a guy who shoots webs can hold a candle? 

As for Wolverine, Batman would just turn on a magnet. Crisis averted.

I'm not saying Batman is the greatest hero of all time or anything crazy like that, but you're not really picking characters that match his caliber.

I believe Spidey could beat him. His strength, speed, agility and spider-sense out-do Batman's performance. No matter how well trained, a normal human isn't really that much of a problem for Spidey. Okay, Batman has lots of stuff to help him in battle. But Spidey has his web-shooters and a genius-level intellect. Plus he knows Kung Fu, and he doesn't have any physical weaknesses like Superman (if I remember correctly, during a Marvel-DC crossover in the faraway past, Spidey defeated Superman as well).

Wolverine is pretty strong, has heightened senses, is just as well-trained in combat as Batman, has way much more combat experience, is at least as smart as him, has an indestructable body and claws that cut through everything.

Modifié par Xiltas, 09 février 2013 - 07:13 .

[Zerker]

Imba Batman vs Anything discussion inc.

And yes, Batman can beat anyone. Because he's Batman.

[Fredward]

What are ya'll's favorite part of the developing process? That isn't the release. Cuz otherwise that would be everyone's answer. xp

Btw I am interpreting the "one single question" part of the thread title veeerrrryyyyyy loosely.

[ReallyRue]

 I'd like to ask anyone who knows if DA3 will have humungous spiders.

As in, really, really, REALLY big spiders. There were already lots of huge ones in DAO. Then DA2 came along and added more. And huger. If that's even a word. I don't think it is.
Will I be doing a lot of frantic running away and shrieking in the next game too? 

Modifié par ReallyRue, 09 février 2013 - 08:23 .

[Giga Drill BREAKER]

ReallyRue wrote...

 I'd like to ask anyone who knows if DA3 will have humungous spiders.

As in, really, really, REALLY big spiders. There were already lots of huge ones in DAO. Then DA2 came along and added more. And huger. If that's even a word. I don't think it is.
Will I be doing a lot of frantic running away and shrieking in the next game too? 

AH! If only Old Barlin could see the size of spiders in Kirkwall.

[Renmiri1]

DinoSteve wrote...

ReallyRue wrote...

 I'd like to ask anyone who knows if DA3 will have humungous spiders.

As in, really, really, REALLY big spiders. There were already lots of huge ones in DAO. Then DA2 came along and added more. And huger. If that's even a word. I don't think it is.
Will I be doing a lot of frantic running away and shrieking in the next game too? 

AH! If only Old Barlin could see the size of spiders in Kirkwall.

Meanwhile-in-brazil-its-raining-spiders

[Dragoonlordz]

ReallyRue wrote...

 I'd like to ask anyone who knows if DA3 will have humungous spiders.

As in, really, really, REALLY big spiders. There were already lots of huge ones in DAO. Then DA2 came along and added more. And huger. If that's even a word. I don't think it is.
Will I be doing a lot of frantic running away and shrieking in the next game too? 

I personally think it's time they moved away from usage of spiders completely, use giant ants, centipedes, moths, flies and vast amount of other insects in this world and I presume the DA world too. How about some giant frogs for a change or a giant snake like from FF7. There is a vastly tiny amount of monster types that they have so far used in DA, most of which are humaniod, demon/undead, dragons or dogs and spiders. I think it's about time they broaden their outlook and seriously broaden their bestiary.

Modifié par Dragoonlordz, 09 février 2013 - 10:32 .

[Sylvius the Mad]

SeismicGravy wrote...

MerinTB wrote...

I see your 64 (and it's a very nice 64, my favorite computer ever) and raise you a TI-99 4A.

My best friend had an Odyssey 2.  Man, I sure loved Quest for the Rings!

And my brother, a bit older than me, had a Pong machine.

Ok, you win.  Furthest I can go back to is the VIC-20!

Pshaw!  I had a Sinclair ZX81.

[Jarl Johnnie Walker]

SilverMoonDragon wrote...

Maddok900 wrote...

Imba Batman vs Anything discussion inc.

And yes, Batman can beat anyone. Because he's Batman.

Bah! Wolverine would so kick his ass!  Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Batman (in fact I quite like his character), but let's face it...the X-Men could totally take him down 

Magneto >>>> everyone else.