Topic, is the story (not Item) DLC worth the cost?
I just bought DAO and DA2, I've played through DAO already, but this would be my first time through DA2.
Does it add signifcantly to the story for a first playthrough?
Is the DLC worth buying
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Lparsons7641
, déc. 08 2013 05:15
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 05:38
Angrywolves
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It's ok not great.
There were issues with the main DA2game files becoming corrupted if you played the dlcs in a certain order, so I would suggest you investigate that./ I don't recall the exact nature of the issue or how to avoid it or if it has been patched.
I would buy them for Sebastian, Tallis, and Corypheus. Liklely we'll see Corypheus again in DAI. So yes they're worth it.
There were issues with the main DA2game files becoming corrupted if you played the dlcs in a certain order, so I would suggest you investigate that./ I don't recall the exact nature of the issue or how to avoid it or if it has been patched.
I would buy them for Sebastian, Tallis, and Corypheus. Liklely we'll see Corypheus again in DAI. So yes they're worth it.
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 06:07
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Legacy and Mark of the Assassin are both stand-alone DLCs that can be played anytime during the game. Legacy is a lengthy dungeon-crawler that sheds some interesting insight into the darkspawn and Hawke's father. MotA is a heist story with an emphasis on comedy. Both come with some excellent goodies. Legacy is higher-rated due to some mixed reactions to Tallis, a compulsory companion in the DLC, for reasons I can't state without giving spoilers.
The Exiled Prince comes with a series of quests played throughout DA2's three acts. The main point of TEP is to get another party member, Sebastian. Seb is tied fairly strongly to DA2's story. Some dislike him for being indecisive and a fervent member of the Chantry. Personally, Ithought he was a good archer. Your relationship with Leliana might also impact how you regard TEP.
The Exiled Prince comes with a series of quests played throughout DA2's three acts. The main point of TEP is to get another party member, Sebastian. Seb is tied fairly strongly to DA2's story. Some dislike him for being indecisive and a fervent member of the Chantry. Personally, Ithought he was a good archer. Your relationship with Leliana might also impact how you regard TEP.
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 06:21
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Ok, thanks.
I think I might just do it to be a completionist.
I think I might just do it to be a completionist.
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 07:34
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One thing I forgot to mention: Legacy's final boss battle requires an insane amount of micro-management. Be ready for that.
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 07:50
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Lparsons7641 wrote...
Ok, thanks.
I think I might just do it to be a completionist.
My motivation was similar--I was achievement hunting at the time--but to tell the truth, the Legacy DLC was one fo the most enjoyable elements of the whole game, for me. Aside from the cool new environments, the quest has some heavy implications for the Hawke/Warden connection. For what it's worth, I thought that it was a ton of fun, and a great addition to Dragon Age II.
Enjoy!
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Posté 08 décembre 2013 - 11:09
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You don't need the DLC for a first playthrough. Both Legacy and Mark of the Assassin are good. If you want Sebastian and meet Leliana then I'd get the ExhiledPrince. I don't know if it's worth it since I got him free with the signature edition.
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Posté 09 décembre 2013 - 01:30
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It's hard to say; you may not even like DA2 enough to make it to the DLC.
If you find the game to be enjoyable, though, the DLC is very much worth it. Legacy adds a new quest chain that involves the darkspawn and Grey Wardens (including a fairly major future plot point), some great new enemies and challenging encounters, good loot, and new content for all your companions (especially rewarding if you bring your sibling).
Mark of the Assassin is less critical, but is still quite good, with a focus on caper-style adventure. It requires you to take a new companion (who is only available during the DLC), but also has new content for all the existing companions. It features an interesting new locale and some fun new enemies (though sometimes quite challenging—luckily, the hardest fights are optional) and powerful loot for you to use through the rest of the game.
The Exiled Prince is more difficult to recommend. It brings a new companion integrated in the game (an archer), but there's no real way to say if you'd end up liking him. I thought he was well incorporated and adds an interesting aspect to the game's finale, but his personal quests are relatively weak (even for DA2), though they do provide some exceptional loot for use throughout the game. It's hard to make a recommendation; I'd honestly suggest waiting to see if you even like the game—if you do and ever play through it again, I wouldn't have a problem suggesting you pick up the DLC for the new playthrough.
IMO, the DLC is actually the highlight of the game, at least past the first act. Well worth it if you find yourself actually liking the game.
If you find the game to be enjoyable, though, the DLC is very much worth it. Legacy adds a new quest chain that involves the darkspawn and Grey Wardens (including a fairly major future plot point), some great new enemies and challenging encounters, good loot, and new content for all your companions (especially rewarding if you bring your sibling).
Mark of the Assassin is less critical, but is still quite good, with a focus on caper-style adventure. It requires you to take a new companion (who is only available during the DLC), but also has new content for all the existing companions. It features an interesting new locale and some fun new enemies (though sometimes quite challenging—luckily, the hardest fights are optional) and powerful loot for you to use through the rest of the game.
The Exiled Prince is more difficult to recommend. It brings a new companion integrated in the game (an archer), but there's no real way to say if you'd end up liking him. I thought he was well incorporated and adds an interesting aspect to the game's finale, but his personal quests are relatively weak (even for DA2), though they do provide some exceptional loot for use throughout the game. It's hard to make a recommendation; I'd honestly suggest waiting to see if you even like the game—if you do and ever play through it again, I wouldn't have a problem suggesting you pick up the DLC for the new playthrough.
IMO, the DLC is actually the highlight of the game, at least past the first act. Well worth it if you find yourself actually liking the game.
