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[caradoc2000]

Then again I was desperate for armor and weapons because I was fighting enemies that were likely to hard for me. I didn't realize I would run into enemies that were a much higher level. Again I expected linear. For the enemies to be my level.

This becomes even more evident after you get to Skyhold and the rest of the areas (including some really high level ones) open up. There are websites showing suggested levels: such as this one.

[S_i_d_e_winder]

At level 6/7 you may already know most of this, but here are some general tips for your consideration.

1. Save often. You will walk into something bigger and badder, or mobs of them, or something glitchy. Having a few current saves will keep you from losing an hour or two of roaming around. You don't need a thousand saves. Maybe about three or four. One before a quest is started so you can jump back to the beginning of it, a second save after winning a big fight, another just to quick save while free-roaming around. Then just keep overwriting them.

2. The Hinterlands is about the easiest area and a good place to stay until you get bored with it. There are plenty of quests to power you up. I recommend working towards the southeast parts of the map, then towards the northwest. Leave the southwest for last. There are still some high level areas to watch out for and it sound like you found one already (level 12 rift with the Despair Demons -the ice shooters). If you step into one, don't be afraid to run away - if you can.

3. Talk to anyone standing around who doesn't attack you. The side quests will help get you ability points, power, and inquisition experience. And you can always decide not to complete them.

4. Go in to the tactics menu in the character section, limited as it is, and change your companions behavior to Follow themselves. You can get a little more creative in that section with options like Defend Solas, Follow Cassandra and such, but this is a good start. While you're there, think about if you want to limit each character's potion use, and Mana/Stamina reserve.

5. The diamond-shaped Attack abilities are needed, but don't be afraid to take some of the round Passive abilities when you level up. Its not a bad idea to work heavily through each character's main trees. Warriors like you and Cassandra need Guard building abilities (Weapon/Shield and Vanguard trees), Mages like Solas need some barrier abilities (Spirit tree), and damage abilities for Rogues like Varric (Archery tree).

6. IMO the best gear you get early on comes from enemies and chests. You can craft some gear with schematics, but you probably only have low level materials like Iron and some Cotton cloth. Cloth is hard to come by, so don't waist too much. That being said, don't horde the materials either. If you need better armor and you can craft some, go for it. Save before you start the crafting, and if you can equip the new gear and it's better, then keep it. If not, reload.

7. When you're ready for some fun, work toward the north east corner of the Hinterlands map. Make a save first.

[nightscrawl]

For someone totally new to the genre I would suggest just following along with the story, doing quests as you come across them, and take it easy. You don't have to complete everything in the first area (Hinterlands), and you can come back at any time to finish other quests, explore more, kill all the rifts, and so on.

 

(And don't fight rifts that are too high above your level.)

 

My first two plays were without doing any crafting at all, so it is certainly possible to subsist on found and merchant gear. That said, I also play on casual, so YMMV in that case.

 

Have fun.

[Panda]

Someone mentioned the enemies being scattered about in a non linear fashion. I expected them to be. So you are right I've likely been trying to kill enemies that are of a higher level then I am.

What is the best stategy to acquire gold? I've been keeping the people at the war table busy with quests. Are there any other ways to acquire gold quickly? Without cheating?

 

You can actually see enemy levels with tactical cam. It's good way to know if you are in place that is over your partys strenght. Like in one point I had ventured in the are with enemies 3-4 levels higher than me and kept dying wondering why my party was suddenly so weak ^^;

[Elhanan]

You can actually see enemy levels with tactical cam. It's good way to know if you are in place that is over your partys strenght. Like in one point I had ventured in the are with enemies 3-4 levels higher than me and kept dying wondering why my party was suddenly so weak ^^;

And turn in the remains for further increases on info seen on Tac-Cam later for the same type of creature; a new feature I enjoy.

[Rawgrim]

So I decided to pick up Dragonage recently at Gamestop.  I have NEVER been into RPGs but the guy at gamestop talked it up, I've read great reviews, and the vids I've seen on Youtube look really really good. 

 

Most of my characters are level 6 and I don't know what to do!   I keep fighting these demon things that shoot ice.  I'm trying to remember what exactly they are called but they basically kill me and my whole party instantly.   They hang around the rifts which it seems no matter how hard I try I can't "disrupt" them.  What gives?  Do I just skip them until I get stronger? Now about weapons and armor.   What is the best way to go about this in this game?  Schematics or just finding it in quests?   It seems very time consuming to aquire gold.  I've been playing for hours and most of my characters are using the same items they started with.  Am I doing something wrong?  I'm unsure of whether I should save my gold and look for my gear or use the schematics?   Suggestions.  

 

I just want to know I'm on the right track with the game.   The size of the world and the fact that I've never really played RPGs makes it a bit difficult.   Oh and when can I fight the dragons?   As it stands now I think they would cream me.  Just curious.  Any advice for someone new to this game would be appreciated.  I just feel a little lost I guess.  

 

Does anyone think the witcher 3 may be a bit better for a beginner?  I have 7 days to take the game back and get store credit.  Thanks in advance for your help. 

 

Just cast the Barrier spell and button mash.

[c0bra951]

Good advice all around [except for the post above mine].  I'll add that there's a rift at the end of a stream, near the horse farm (Hinterlands), which is Level 12 minimum.  It's easily avoided until you're ready for it.  Also, despair demons are quick death to unprepared and underleveled characters.  They're like inverse flamethrowers, and they move very quickly out of harm's way.

 

Assuming you're on console, you can play out battles easily in the frozen-time tactical cam, and advance time with the press of a button.  This allows managing the attacks of your entire party, and is more like a turn-based strategy.  Though it's limited and wonky at times, it's a way to survive encounters which would obliterate you in real time.  Plus it's a fun change of pace.

[Innsmouth Dweller]

OP:

What games do you play?

If you're new to the genre, it's best to start with titles closest to your favourite type of games.

If you're into massive multiplayer, DAI will be almost painless transition. If you're more into action-oriented experience and world reactivity, TW3 would probably be better choice. If you're looking for more organic combat experience, you should start with Dark Souls. If you're more into strategy - try Divinity: Original Sin instead. If you like customizing everything around you instead of playing game, wait for Fallout 4... or play the Sims.

 

Most ritfs will spawn two waves of hostiles, after second wave is dealt with, you can close the rift. Disrupting it during the fight will only stun hostiles for a short time. It's useful if you are overwhelmed or wait for ability cooldown, but sometimes it's not worth the effort, especially when you're taking most of the blows. When second weave is about to appear (they are not visible but you can spot them - look for circles), try using dispel/disruption (i don't remember the skill name, but it's a mage ability, spirit school iirc) - it should insta-kill some of the more annoying ones.

Play with skills, reset them and test drive, see how they work, what they do, how they work with others in your party. After some testing you should find your favourite playstyle. Possibilities are not endless, unfortunately, but for someone new to the genre it should be enough.

 

Also... grinding, as in killing massive numbers of hostiles to acquire items and sell them to vendors for gold, is the core concept of this game - but it's uncommon in the RPG genre. Fortunately there is crafting. The only grinding you need to do here is related to resources (leather, ore) and schematics (interesting ones are random drop from containers/dragons).

Grinding usually is time-consuming, that's why it's perfect for online games which require subscription, in free to play model you can invest money instead of time, its inclusion in single player game is quite baffling.

[Elhanan]

One does not need to Grind in the game, and farming is optional. Some prefer to gather on their own; some prefer to purchase or have others do it, but the latter methods do not yield the same results.

[Arete0483]

Someone mentioned above the exact location of the despair demon. It's by the horse farm and yes level twelve. Since I posted yesterday I've become much more familiar with the tactical camera. It really helped knowing that I can see there level, stats and weaknesses using it. When I played a boss this morning I didn't think I could've beat him without it because if you don't give the party direction they do stupid crap. The Mage won't use his specials, the rouge won't use hers and the will only attack what I'm attacking. So yeah tac cam is so crucial and the suggestion that was given to learn to use it has been very beneficial.

What are some of your go to strategies when using the tac cam? anyones input appreciated.

I'm enjoying the game much more now. When I posted yesterday I was about ready to throw in the towel cuz I figured the genre just wasn't for me. I'm getting my feel for it now though.

How do the Final Fantasy games compare to dragon age? I have a ps4 and PS3. Any worth checking out?

[Elhanan]

For Tactics and Behaviors, these settings are recommended:

* Set Follow to themselves; seems to help self defense and choosing closer targets.
* Set Mana/ Stamina to 20% or lower; should cast more frequently.
* Set Potion usage to 20% or lower; will not drain supplies as quickly.
* Set defense abilities to Preferred (eg; Barrier, Fade Step, Evasion, Guard abilities, etc).

For Dragons, I recommend Disable on Fade Step and Leaping Shot, and use it manually to remain close to the target. It spears to be easier to avoid damage when in close, as opposed to the Wing Buffet force of the drake when at distance.