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[Kissraven]

So I know everyone has a list of things in DAMP that they want to see added, changed, improved, etc. Below is sort of comprehensive list based on my own wants and some of the more common ones I've seen on the forums. My intent is to see if there is a clear consensus between the player base on what order of priority we would all like to have the below implemented since BioWare mostly likely can't get all of this done in 1 patch or DLC. lol (or even 3 or 4 haha  ) Maybe this could help them identify where to focus their time/resources. Also, if I missed something feel free to list or message me and I can edit the post, and if I listed something you don't care about or don't want changed it's fine to mention that too.

 

Characters

 

• Add new characters
• Update/Improve skills, passives and tree progression
• XP carryover from level 20 promotions so no wasted XP
• Ability to bank XP from playing a level 20 but at a reduced rate say 25% to 50%
• Detailed stat info like in SP available to review for each character
• Limit to “Over Here” spamming, say like 2-3 times per wave or game or like available only once every 5 min

Enemies

 

• New Faction/s (Darkspawn please)
• More Dragons
• More challenging Dragon fights
• New enemy types for existing factions
• More random generation of enemies, so not always the same types on specific waves
• New treasure room enemies and more random, not always zombies in wave 1
• Heartbreaker Dragon gets new mechanics in-line with concept of difficulty (was told no real difference between NM and HB Dragon fight)

Fixes

• Skills (i.e upgrade to throwing blades)
• Procs (i.e. Staff of Dynamo)
• Tooltips
• Ability rings (several)
• Glitches/Exploits (several)
• Server Disconnects 
• Narnia (when game graphics rendering fail and you can’t see maps or enemies, etc.)
• Banners/Challenges (i.e. broken Dragon challenge and new char banners)

Gameplay/Quality of Life

• More inventory (I know it’s coming soon, but originally was going to be 100 and then dropped to 50 slots. If more characters added new armors will eat that up)
• Salvage armor, would solve inventory issues
• Add more challenges and banners (would like to see one for completing 250 with every character, maybe one for reaching 1mil gold in all 3 maps, completionist banner for all challenges being completed, etc.
• New leaderboard tracking: maybe timed runs, gold collected, just promotions or promotions per character, etc.
• Player load-out visible in lobby like in ME3
• If a player gets D’cd then lobby automatically turns to private so player can be re-invited and no loss of XP
• XP gained is saved after each wave
• In public games 5 or 10 min of being AFK the game auto kicks that player (unless other players vote to keep them maybe)
• Frame Rate Improvements

Loot

• New and more diverse weapons (So Hakkon not only end game choices or more Hakkon options)
• Add rings for new character abilities and rings for existing skills that do not have them (i.e. Stonefist)
• More accessories or a new tier at least for some items
• New tier of armor upgrades and runes (maybe a 40 or 50 dmg rune)
• Tier 4 schematics with maybe up to 3 material slots
• Weapon and Armor crafting like in single player
• Better loot from treasure rooms/more scaled based on game difficulty with less or no grey or blues in NM for sure, but even Perilous
• Ability to farm for Hakkon weapons to get higher base dmg without having to salvage existing weapon
• Tick system to track Dragon runs and improve Hakkon drop rate slightly after every X amount of runs, with a cap of the original 15%
• Occasional Nug-Splosion from a treasure room with like 5-10 Nugs that pop out
• Smart loot system like in ME3 where say I get a weapon for first time, it starts at lowest base dmg roll. Then each time I get that weapon it bumps base dmg up by 1 until at max level and then I never see that drop for me again. Also never get the lower version of an item when I have the higher already. Also item drops match Prestige Rank or item score used in loot table, and if at max drop rate you never get items below like level 19-21.

Maps

• New Maps (Deep Roads would be nice)
• Another map besides FC to farm Dragons
• More gold either from pots, more pots, or more in treasure rooms
• Faster recognition of wave complete and lock drop
• Healing fonts also give 10 sec movement speed boost of 30%
• Mini Map shows class specific icon for treasure rooms
• No guaranteed free treasure rooms, all are random chance at getting enemies, even the small ones
• First player to get to flag on wave 5 can pull all players to flag

Matchmaking

• Filter by Prestige or Promotions
• Able to select Enemy Faction
• Easier to match with other regions
• Ask to create lobby instead of just creating it if no quick game
• Maybe block players from joining FC maps in wave 4 or 5 unless invited
• Option to match based on group wanting doors or not

 

While you can select your priority based on the individual bullet points I am listing mine based on the headings first.

 

1. Matchmaking

2. Enemies

3. Maps

4. Characters

5. Fixes

6. Loot

7. Gameplay/QoL

 

​My top individual points are:

 

1. Select Enemy Faction

2. New Enemy

3. New Map

4. New Characters

5. Anything that fixes or adds to skills and rings

6. Not having to salvage my Hakkon weapons to get higher base dmg versions

7. Salvage unwanted armors

[Wavebend]

What about a new game mode?

 

I propose: Arena mode.

 

An endless mode with endless waves where you face a small group (8-12) of enemies in a small closed arena (see: Trials of Hakkon). The level-range for the enemies would get progressively higher and the composition progressively harder as you complete waves.

 

As this is endless, you could start with something simple, such as 10 wraiths on wave #1, but by wave #50, you could be facing something truly nightmarish, such as 10 demon commanders, 10 giants, or 10 venatori commanders.

 

For every 5 waves you complete, you would get access to a font and a free chest.

 

The mode would be accessible to all players but would also provide an endless and truly endgame challenge for overpromoted veterans.

[Johnsen1972]

I really like this new gamemode. 

[K_A_Rnage]

Wow. I might have had some thing to add but you pretty much covered it all Kissraven.

@St BLuke. Please read.

+1 from me

[Spectr61]

Consistency.

And clear communications from the Dev's.

Consistency in that if some exploits are acceptable, then all are acceptable. Likewise, if some are not acceptable, then none are.

And then clear communications from the dev's as to their intent. Not the mess that was the - it's OK, it's not OK, it's probably not OK, it's maybe OK while it lasts series of posts we received last week concerning the XP glitch.

If that base is established, followed and enforced, then all the great points Kissraven made would be wonderful.

Else, be like a silk hat on a pig.

[J. Peterman]

I miss Mofojokers

[Domiel Angelus]

I have a small list of things that I'd like to see:

 

• At least two new maps
  • A Swamp similar to the one where you meet Skywatcher
  • Either one within the confines of Redcliff, Orlais or Kirkwall. Maybe even a run at Starkhaven to punch Sebastian in the face.
    • I agree on needing another Dragon Map
• Three Kinds of Enemies
  • Darkspawn (Think they're already working on that one)
  • Undead as their own unique faction
  • Bandits and the Carta in conjunction with beasts of varying sizes
    • I agree on needing new enemies in the existing factions
• New Accessories
  • The Player Generated Ones
  • Ones to fill in the holes for skills/spells we don't have yet (I agree on that one)
• Smart loot would be nice if done correctly
• Crafting for weapons and armor parts (we can't do that yet and its odd that we can craft weapon parts but not armor parts)
• New Characters would be a bonus (I'd love to see some new Qunari, a Mabari obviously and a new Dwarf possibly Sandal......)
• Classic weapons, armor and accessories making a comeback.
  • Wade's Beautiful Creations
    • Vigilance (In one and two handed form; the one handed form could be carried by casters or dagger rogues)
    • Heartwood Bow (So we don't leave out the Archer and Hunter; it comes with Strafing Shot built in so could upgrade the speed of Strafing Shot with it)
    • Heartwood Shield
    • Dragon Armor (It comes in Light, Medium, Heavy and Extra Heavy so it wouldn't be hard to give each type a different suit)
    • Golemshell Armor (Would be exclusive to Heavy Armor)
  • A small sampling of my favorite items from DA:O and DA 2:
    • Shadow Belt (Reduces threat by ~20% )
    • Starfang in its one-handed form
    • Asturian's Might (Weakens Darkspawn so it would go well with them as a faction)
    • Maric's Blade 
    • Duncan's Sword, Shield and Dagger
    • Blightblood (Unique Sword from Darkspawn Chronicles)
    • Battledress of the Provocateur (Could be for the Assassin, she could even get some hair......)
    • Ash, Icicle, Silver Cog, Earthbound and Soulbound (Rings that increase Elemental or Spirit Resistance and Damage)
    • Nature's Blessing (Necklace that grants Stamina, Mana and Health Regeneration)
    • Pearl of the Annointed (Attribute Increase and an increase in the amount of money acquired)
    • Girdle of Kal'Hirol (Belt that increases Fire, Frost and Melee Resistance and Armor or Defense)
    • Sash of Power (50% Resistance to Fire, Frost, Electricity and Nature Damage, +10% to Melee Defense)
    • New Poisons from DA 2
      • Arcane Poison and Crow Venom
    • Fadeshear ( One Handed Sword; Damage increases based on the character's level and does increased damage to Demons and Undead)
    • Ser Isaac's Armor and the Blood Dragon Armor (Isaac's was medium, Blood Dragon was heavy) They could also add N7 Armor to fill the Light Armor slot
    • The various weapons and accessories from the Class Packages from Dragon Age 2

[TechForze]

More variation:
New map, same size as OC/TR/ER
New faction, which also are on the older maps

[Kissraven]

Some great ideas to add to the list, and I also thought some type of survivor mode would be cool so I like Wavebends idea. I kind of wanted this post to have a survey or ranking element to it though in order to see if there was a clear hierarchy of changes that the player base wanted. Anyway, thanks to all replies so far and this just goes to show that the future of DAMP has a lot of potential. 

[Silversmurf]

What about a new game mode?

 

I propose: Arena mode.

 

An endless mode with endless waves where you face a small group (8-12) of enemies in a small closed arena (see: Trials of Hakkon). The level-range for the enemies would get progressively higher and the composition progressively harder as you complete waves.

 

As this is endless, you could start with something simple, such as 10 wraiths on wave #1, but by wave #50, you could be facing something truly nightmarish, such as 10 demon commanders, 10 giants, or 10 venatori commanders.

 

For every 5 waves you complete, you would get access to a font and a free chest.

 

The mode would be accessible to all players but would also provide an endless and truly endgame challenge for overpromoted veterans.

 

Well now you know this mode IS NOT coming because you can't disclose beta info, so if this is on the wish list it's not happening and that sucks

[Wavebend]

Well now you know this mode IS NOT coming because you can't disclose beta info, so if this is on the wish list it's not happening and that sucks

 

It's definitely not happening afaik. However I remember early on that Luke was interested in building something similar (horde mode). *Crossing fingers*

[Beerfish]

Stability

Stability

Stability

Stability

Stability

 

add 900 more 'Stability' and then I'll talk about anything else.  Another back to back disconnects one on the last wave and another on wave 4 of games last night before I turned off the XBox in disgust.

[Denrok1]

My wants:

 

1. A tribunal like in league of legends for players that have multiple complaints filed against them. Let the community decide their fate! Start banning the cheaters ASAP. The list of players I have been grouping with on xbox1 has shrunk considerably because bioware has not done anything yet and my core group of players have quit because of it.

 

2. Stability. I do not want to be dashboarded ever again. This is the only game I play where this happens on a daily basis.

[A-T-R-A]

New Map(s)

 

New Enemy Faction(s)

 

Adjusting skills/skill tree layouts

 

Fixing bugs (stuck in the wall enemies/connectivity)

[Freedheart]

Cotton in all it's glorious forms...I want to pull it from the carcasses of nugs, find it in pots.  I want to find it in exploding mushrooms, rip it from the bodies of arcane warriors...

 

Failing any of these, how about crafting material chests again...with some freakin' cotton in them!!!!!

 

Not that I feel strongly about this...nope, not. at. all.  

[Shine_Darker]

General MP:

Masterwork material slots on armor and weapons (and masterwork materials to put into them)

 

A stat chart similar to the one from single player so we can see our total STR/MAG/DEX/etc for each character.

 

Current HP / Max HP as a number on player and enemy health bars (as an option at least)

 

FIx enemies (specifically Venatori Mages/Spellcasters and Despair Demons) targeting without line of sight.

 

 

 

I would also like to see changes to the duelist to add viable ability options.

Anything that does not generate/use elusive or apply/remove vendetta should either be replaced by something else or tweaked (similar to how flank attack removes vendetta to generate elusive).

 

Gangway: This is a really interesting ability that is overshadowed by the above reasons. This ability needs an overhaul. Something like: You remove a vendetta when leaping away for a stack of elusive and apply a vendetta mark when grappling (or vise-versa)

 

Parry: Upgrade should generate elusive on successful parry.

 

Evade: Upgrade should remove vendetta to generate a stack (or two?) of elusive when the decoy damages vendetta targets.

 

Fallback Plan: Upgrade should remove vendetta from the pulled enemy generating two (or three?) elusive.

 

Keelhaul: When enemies are pulled together they should take damage (150% Weapon Damage would be fine, another 300% would be way too OP, or even 75-100%, just something).

 

Broadsides: Why does the main target not get marked? That seems silly.

 

Ambush: Works fine, but fix how enemies count as targeting you when they are clearly not.

 

Bolt: Fine, except it seems to generate a ton of aggro, making Ambush often times lose out on that sweet extra 900% damage.

 

Elusive in general: After losing a stack, you should be immune to damage for 1-2 seconds. When the game trows 5+ ranged (or one templar shadow/horror) it becomes impossible to generate elusive as it is taken faster than you can possibly build it.

[Wraggly]

@Wavebend I really like the idea of an endless Arena Mode. I'd add a risk/reward mechanic to it as well.  Earn a chest every wave. Every 5th wave "saves" your progress.  So if you bomb out before that you lose everything back to the last x5 wave.

 

The 5th Wave also offers the option to exit and take a bonus pile of gold. This "bonus" pile increases with every wave.  This amount is never saved, and if you bomb out at any point it's lost, you must chose to exit at some point to claim it.

 

The bonus gold earned could be displayed and calculated per wave, and could be increased for earning medals.

[konfeta]

A fix to the incessant crash to desktops. Never had that issue in single player. Multiplayer it's bloody daily.

[Innarra]

1) FIXES.

 

2) FIXES.

 

3) FIXES.

 

4) FIXES.

 

5) FIXES.

 

6) Loot. Fixes to drop rates etc.

 

7) New content (maps, characters, enemies, items etc)

[Abedsbrother]

MAPS. I've played the MP for 24 hours so far, and the maps are starting to feel the same.

"But they're randomly generated" [as the wiki says] "which gives them variety, even if they look the same!"

Entering the same level from a different direction does not equal variety. Thought BioWare would have learned that lesson from DA2.

 

How many maps? How about four more to start with (in addition to the four we have), then another four later on, for 12 total. Having an alternate day / night cycle on a map does not count as a different map.

 

And can we have some darkspawn enemies? That would be awesome

[Vortex13]

Well since it looks like BioWare is not afraid of adding in completely new gameplay mechanics, I would like to see some non-human/dwarf/elf/qunari agents added in the future. 

 

It may seem odd to those players that only played DA 2 and DA:I but not every fantasy creature you see is a mindless monster that instantly wants to rip your face off.  

 

Inquisition Agents I would like to see added via DLC:

 

 

- Sylvan Protector -

Spoiler

These spirit possessed trees are typically mindless rage filled monsters, but occasionally a more rational spirit can enter this plane, and a Sylvan capable of reason and logic is born. Normally concerned with tending to their seeds, these creatures can be convinced or provoked into action, bringing their long reach and innate power over plant life to the fore. 

 

Pros: Long reach, very hard to damage with physical attacks, able to pick up man sized (or smaller) enemies in combat.

Cons: Slow moving, susceptible to fire and magic (can stack), can't enter into small areas (man sized or smaller) meaning that claustrophobic short cuts, or smaller treasure rooms will be unavailable to Sylvans.

 

Skills The two skill trees available to the Sylvan focus on utilizing either it's nature based magics, or bolstering it's already considerable combat abilities. (Some examples are listed below)

 

Spoiler

Entangling Grasp - The Sylvan stretches its long hands into the ground causing roots to erupt and constrict nearby enemies. Initially the power will only hold foes in place but later upgrades will allow for the roots to grow barbs, inflicting damage over time.

 

Strategy: By holding multiple enemies in place, the Sylvan can set up rogues with a talent for backstabbing with several targets for combos, or it can buy the team a much needed respite as they heal or reposition themselves. 

 

Rejuvenation - The Sylvan can enter a brief period of hibernation in order to regain lost health. While the power is active the ent cannot move or attack.

 

Strategy: The healing of rejuvenation will not counteract the damage from enemies should they attack while the Sylvan is immobile. Teams will need to provide cover for Rejuvenation to have the most effect.

 

Barrage - The Sylvan digs into the ground and picks up a boulder to throw at enemies. Alternatively, when used next to a man sized (or smaller) enemy the Sylvan will pick them up instead. 

 

Strategy: Not only does this power allow the Sylvan to temporarily dispatch of a possible high ranking, elite enemy, but by throwing the foe into another target will knock both of them to the ground. A perfect set up for a Warrior's slam attacks.

 

Ancient Forest Dweller - The Sylvan is at home in the forests of Thedas resulting in an increase to movement speed when in wooded areas, but suffers a decrease when in 'claimed' or indoor areas such as castles, or caves. Upgrades to this power either increase the bonus, or decrease the penalty.

 

Strategy: Kiting foes out into an area where the Sylvan has the advantage of speed might be more beneficial then charging into a group of enemies inside a cave.

 

Fade Born - Being a spirit of the Fade, Sylvans are resistant to physicall damage, but take increased damage from Magic. (Innate Attribute)

 

Strategy: Despite the Sylvan's hulking size, blindly charging a mage; especially one wielding fire magic; is probably best left to characters that do not suffer from increased damage. Dealing with heavy hitting melee attacks or an archer's arrows are where this class excels. 

 

 

Equipment: The Sylvan wouldn't used weapons or armor in the same manner as the 'regular' classes would, but they do have access to several specialty items that can bolster their offensive or defensive capabilities.  (Some examples are listed below)

Spoiler

Ironbark - This 'armor' enables the Sylvan to take increased punishment before falling.

Razor Thorns - This item coats the Sylvan in sharp thorns, that inflict damage back to melee attackers.

Large Seed - This is the Sylvan's most prized possession, and equipping it increases its damage output, increases the ent's movement speed, or gives a larger mana/stamina pool (depending on how the player choses to upgrade it).

Heart of Rage - This accessory allows the Sylvan to become enraged at its enemies. Fire and embers crackle across its body in response to the Sylvan fury, massively reducing enemy fire damage done to it as well as inflicting fire damage to melee attackers. Unfortunately, the fire damage to the Sylvan's 'body' makes it more vulnerable to all other forms of damage.

 

 

 

- Mabari War Hound -

Spoiler

 

 

The intelligent and faithful Mabari; a breed famous and revered throughout Ferelden; are a welcome sight on the fields of battle to their allies, but an absolute nightmare for their enemies. While the canine form prevents Mabari from wielding weapons or armor, only a fool would consider the dogs to not be a threat.

 

Pros: Very quick and hard to hit, capable of pinning down and killing foes much stronger then them with their Overwhelm and Intimidating Growl abilities.

 

Cons: Low overall health, unable to revive downed teammates, or open doors or chests; meaning they will have to wait for other party members to open loot caches before the Mabari player can access the rewards.

 

 

Skills The two skill trees for the Mabari are all about helping the hound to avoid damage, or providing it with abilities to control the flow of battle. (Some examples are listed below)

Spoiler

 

Low Profile - Being low to the ground, and faster than their bipedal counterparts, as well as being able to quickly change direction means that the Mabari are very difficult to see, let alone hit. This passive grants the player natural resistance to all non area of effect (AoE) attacks. (Innate Attribute)

 

Strategy: The Marbari excels at hit and run attacks; while the enemies are distracted and try to hit the nimble beast the other members of the party can line up their attacks with impunity.

 

 

Overwhelm - Leaping on top of an enemy the Mabari forces its opponent down to the ground and begins to bite and tear at their throat; incapacitating and slowly damaging them. This skill can be used against larger foes as well; such as Behemoths, and Pride Demons; but the incapacitating affect of the power is replaced with a slight movement penalty. 

 

Strategy: Overwhelm works best on isolated foes, or as a means to set up combination attacks with the other party members. Attempting to use this ability in a group of enemies will quickly result in the Marbari being critically injured or killed.

 

 

Intimidating Growl - With an unnerving growl, the Mabari makes its foes cower in fear. Initially, this power roots enemies in front of the hound, but later upgrades allow for an area of effect (AoE) de-buff of all nearby enemies' defenses.

 

Strategy: Combining this ability with the Mabari's natural speed allows for players to keep an enemy force off balance. As the group shifts its focus to combating the dog, the rest of the party can set themselves up for flanking attacks.

 

 

Debilitating Bites - Working as part of a pack the Mabari targets vulnerable areas on enemy's armor exposing weaknesses and causing bleeding wounds. Any enemy targeted with this ability suffers increased damage from all sources, and if the power is done as part of a flanking attack the Mabari will inflict damage over time (DoT) bleeding damage to the target.

 

Strategy: Singling out stronger opponents for the rest of the party to focus fire on, will make any Mabari a welcome addition a well coordinated team.

 

 

Equipment: Mabari are unable to use weapons and armor, but they do have access to various accessories that provide bonuses to their stats and abilities. (Some examples are listed below)

Spoiler

 

Avvar Warpaint - These ritualistic markings signify that the hound is of the lineage of the ancient  Marbari of legend, increasing the effectiveness of their Intimidating Growl and Debilitating Bites skills.

 

Spiked Collar - A hard iron collar, studded with sharp spikes that inflict damage back to melee attackers as well as increase the DoT that Overwhelm inflicts.

 

Unwavering Loyalty - Mabari are fiercely loyal to their masters and their master's allies. Any player that equips this trinket will gain a damage increase when near allies, and should one of the member of the party die, the Mabari will deal double damage for a short duration.

 

 

 

- Masterwork Golem -

Spoiler

 

 

A construct created by the Dwarves, Golems exist only to carry out the needs of their masters. Even though these men of stone are bound to serve, they are quite capable of employing battlefield tactics and working as part of a group.

 

Pros: Very tough to kill, devastating melee attacks, impressive support abilities for the rest of the party.

 

Cons: Very slow, vulnerable to flank attacks, unable to wield standard weapons or armor.

 

Skills The two skills trees for the Masterwork Golem are designed to increase its raw damage and armor potential, or to employ various supportive buffs to the team. (Some examples are listed below)

Spoiler

 

Thundering Fists - With a mighty thunderclap, the Golem slams its stone hands together disorienting any surrounding enemies. If the player uses this ability on a downed opponent, the Golem will stand over the prone form and pound on them with its unyielding fists, reducing all but the most powerful of foes into a red smear on the ground.

 

Strategy: Situational awareness will allow players to use the Golem to debilitate surrounding foes, or to 'snipe' high priority targets.

 

 

Lyrium Infusion - The method of creating golems utilizes large quantities of the magical lyrium. The Masterwork Golem can use that element to act as a font of magic, regenerating the mana pools of any nearby allied mages. While using this ability players will be immobile, and when the power is finished all of their skills will be put on cool down.

 

Strategy: A team with a golem acting as a battery for their mages can lay down seriously heavy firepower on any approaching forces. The team must be aware however, that the golem will be briefly vulnerable once the Lyrium Infusion power ends.

 

 

Structural Integrity - While the golem is made of solid rock, the magical bonds that hold it together are vulnerable to disruption on specific points of its frame. Any flanking attack that a golem receives will do 2 times normal damage. Upgrades to the this passive will reduce the attack bonus that enemies gain, but not eliminate it completely. (Innate Attribute)

 

Strategy: A golem is though, but not invincible. A player must coordinate with his or her team so they can provide cover, else the vast health and armor of the golem will quickly be whittled down to nothing.

 

 

Unmistakeable Presence - One has to be virtually blind and deaf to not notice when a golem joins the fray. Activating this sustained skill will cause the golem to make itself noticed, drawing the attention of nearby enemies.

 

Strategy: Taunting the enemy forces off of your party's critically injured warrior, or allowing the rogue to slip behind the elite commander unnoticed, means that the golem takes the hits that the other members of the party do not.

 

 

Equipment: Golems don't wield weapons in the traditional sense, but there are 'variants' of the stone men that employ different methods of attack and defense. (Some examples are listed below)

Spoiler

 

Bladefists - In place of hands the Golem has wickedly sharp blades that cause bleeding damage with every strike, at the cost of the golem dealing less damage overall.

 

Ironwork Construction - Instead of stone this golem has been made using metal. The end result is a automaton that has even more health and armor, as well as lowering the damaged received from flanking attacks. The offset to this being that the golem moves only half as fast as it normally would, and it becomes highly vulnerable to electric attacks.

 

Refined Lyrium - Made using only the purest of lyrium supplies, this upgrade doubles the mana regeneration of nearby mages, but also doubles the downtime the golem suffers after using Lyrium Infusion.

 

 

 

- Awakened Darkspawn -

Spoiler

Given sentience by a mysterious ritual these new Awakened Darkspawn are thrust into a world that fears and hates them. Most turn to evil acts, and more still seek to hide away from the world, but a very select few actually seek to aid the people of Thedas. Asking for no forgiveness for their race's deeds, and offering no apology, these intelligent Darkspawn stand as an enigma on the battlefield.

 

Pros: Very good at debuffing/poisoning large groups of enemies. Has a unique summoned pet.

Cons: Potential hinderence to the party, due to the Taint.

 

Skills The two skill trees for the Awakened deal with either expanding on his magic abilities or bolstering his close combat prowess. (Some examples are listed below)

 

Spoiler

Summon Child - This dark magic sings to one of the few remaining Children of the Mother left in Thedas compelling it to come to the aid of the Awakened and his allies. Starting as a simple grub with little defenses, the Child will slowly mutate as it kills and feeds on enemies. The stages of growth continue until it has reached 'adulthood', at wich point it will regenerate health from devoured enemies. If the Child dies a new grub must be summoned.

 

Strategy: This summoning power is different from other summoning powers in that the 'pet' is permanent unless slain, and the summoned creature 'levels up' on the field.


Tainted Magic - This sustained power allows the Darkspawn to draw upon his curse to add a poisoning effect to any spells he casts (fire blast will now carry a poison DoT effect as well for example). Performing this action injures the Darkspawn resulting in a reduction of health every time a spell under this affect is cast. The poison debuff has no effect on enemy Darkspawn.

 

Strategy: The extra poison damage on all attacks allows the Awakened to deal constant damage to all enemy types, but players should watch that they don't overextend the power's use and leave themselves without health.

 

Song of the Old Gods - Being an Awakened Darkspawn means that the call of the Old Gods no longer compels him to follow, but the memory of the song still lingers. With this power the Awakened forces a group of enemies to 'hear' the Calling of the Old Gods. Enemies afflicted with this skill are slowed and halt their attacks as the strange sensation passes over them. Magic wielding foes have their cool downs reset and enemies have the potential to be driven into a frenzy, targeting their own allies.

 

Strategy: Using this ability in the middle of a group of archers trying to flank the party, or on a mage slinging spells from across the map is a great way to sow confusion in the enemy ranks, as well as temporarily shut down an opponent's spells.

 

Corruption - The danger of the Taint is an ever present threat the allies of the Awakened must be aware of. This passive ability is the chance on nearby Non-Darkspawn being poisoned by the Awakened, friend or foe. The chance of spreading the Taint is inverse to the amount of health the Awakened has. (Innate Attribute) *The poison effect will be a reduction to overall damage output, as well as a reduced chance at critical hits.*

 

Strategy: The lower the Awakened's health, the more he should avoid being near his team. Players need to balance the risks of attacking groups of enemies with low health, with the reward of poisoning their foes. 

 

Awakening - Being freed from the Old Gods' calling has granted the Awakened an innate resistance to mental attacks, like fear, sleep etc. Further upgrades increase the resistance.

 

Strategy: The Awakened has less chance of being debilitated by enemy casters, meaning he can remain in combat longer and potentially get in the final hit on the enemy Necromancer than other members of the party.

 

 

Equipment: (Some examples of the unique gear available to the Awakened are listed below)

 

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Ancient Grey Warden Armor - This armor slot bestows a set of Grey Warden armor to the Awakened. This armor, worn by defenders against the Blights, lowers the possiblity of the Awakened spreading the Taint to both ally and foe.

Emissary Robes -  Worn by Darkspawn Emissaries, this armor set decreases the amount of life required to fuel the Awakened's Tainted Magic skill.

Blighted Blade -  This weapon grants players a sword caked in corruption, allowing them to poison foes with melee attacks, as well as increasing their martial prowess.

Tevinter Archmage Staff -  This weapon slot increases the magic damage dealt.

Gift of the Architect -  This bauble given to the Awakened after the ritual, raises the wearer's mana pool.

Lessons from the Mother -  Knowledge gained from the defeat of the Mother enables the Awakened to better control the Child. This accessory grants the summoned pet increased damage and armor.

 

 

 

- Werewolf -

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Wild beast men that exist perpetually between the red rage of the wolf and the cold logic of the mortal world, werewolves are a dangerous foe to anyone that crosses their path. With the fate of the entire world at stake, these ferocious fighters have joined the Inquisition to help save it.

 

Pros: Very fast, high speed attacks, incredible leaping range, and improves in prowess when working as part of a pack.

 

Cons: Little natural armor, can't use weapons.

 

 

Skills: The Werewolf's talents revolve around dealing as much damage as possible in the shortest amount of time, as well as bringing it's beastial abilities to bear. (Some examples are listed below)

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Pack Hunter - Werewolves excel at hunting in groups, using the strength of the pack to bring down their prey. For every additional werewolf, or Mabari present in the party, the werewolf increases in power.

 

Strategy: A team of werewolves will make short work of most foes, but players must weigh the potential of losing access to short cuts and treasure rooms, with dealing more damage.

 

 

Savage Leap - Using its tense, corded muscles the werewolf throws itself at its intended victim. When activated the werewolf player will cover a long distance and knock over a target; larger foes will only be staggered instead. 

 

Strategy: Leaping into or out of battle is a great way for the werewolf to maintain its hit and run attacks, as well as quickly insert itself where it is needed most.

 

 

Barely Contained Rage - Every werewolf must fight a constant battle to avoid flying into a mindless killing rage. On the battlefield the werewolves fight the enemies of the Inquisition, but sometimes they can get carried away. When their health gets below 10% werwolves will receive double stamina costs and double cool down times for their abilities, but each ability will be twice as powerful. (Innate Attribute)

 

Strategy: Blindly using your abilities when your health gets low is a quick way to severely hamper the team. As the werewolf's health gets low, players need to be more careful about when to use their powers.

 

 

The Thrill of the Hunt - Any combination attacks that a werewolf does with other party members does additional effects; things such as bleeding damage, or disorientation.

 

Strategy: Players should be on the look out for class combos especially when playing as this class. The added layer of effects that these combos do will help turn the tide in your team's favor.

 

 

Equipment: Werewolves do not need weapons or armor to fight, but there are some boons that will assist them in battle. (Some examples are listed below)

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Blessings from the Lady of the Forest - An amulet that helps to focus the rage of the werewolf. Equipping this item will grant players a reduction in the amount of stamina cost when their health drops low.

 

Supernatural Healing - This magical branding allows the werewolf to slowly regenerate health when not in combat.

 

Battle scars - Previous battles help the werewolf to know what to avoid, providing it with a slight boost to it's armor.

 

 

 

- Ghast -

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Assorted tribes or clans of the small creatures know as Ghasts are typically avoided or purged upon discovery. However as the Veil between worlds becomes thinner, most people have forgotten about such small annoyances, and the Ghasts themselves have begun to fall prey to the terrors emerging from the Fade. Most tribes have broken and fled, but a small band of the creatures have taken notice of the straight walker with the green fist, and how the mean things from the dark places go away when the 'In-qis-atr' passes. Co-operation among the Ghasts themselves is tenuous at best, and co-operation between them and other races of Thedas is so rare as to be nonexistent, but in the face of the greater threat posed by the Tear these small goblin-like monsters have come offering their services to the Inquisition in return for protection.

 

Pros: Easy to avoid damage, abilities focusing on debilitating large groups of enemies.

 

Cons: Very small health pool, weak overall damage output.

 

Skills: The Ghast's abilities favors small, quick attacks, as well as relying on distracting actions to keep enemies; and their deadly weapons; away from it and its allies. (Some examples are listed below)

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Firebomb - This minor spell, launches an impressive orb of fire at a target location that will erupt into a wall of flame when it strikes it's target, disorienting, and potentially terrifying groups of enemies.

 

Strategy: Players should focus on using this spell as an area denial tool or a means of last resort. The damage of the Ghast's magic is very low compared to other characters; the debilitating effects of this power are real advantage of this ability.

 

 

Minons - The Ghasts' diminutive size and cowardly nature is quickly overcome when a horde of the beasts begins to work in concert. Using it's position as leader the Ghast can call to members of its tribe for aid in combat. This ability can be upgraded to provide the Ghast with a greater number of followers, or to have a small retinue of elite (for a Ghast) bodyguards.

 

Strategy: A steady supply of NPC 'meat shields' can be all the difference between a Ghast player surviving an encounter, or being one of the first to go down.

 

 

Everything is bigger - Being small and lithe means that the Ghast can get into hide-y holes easier, or scramble out of danger quicker, but a hit that would barley scratch a dwarf will send the small creature sprawling. The Ghast has an extra 15% dodge rating, but all damage received hits 1.5 times harder. (Innate Attribute)

 

Strategy: A Ghast looking to go toe to toe with a Behemoth is a soon to be dead Ghast; avoidance and distraction is the name of the game.

 

 

Equipment: Ghasts are renowned scavengers, it is not surprising in the least to see one such creature with a Dwarven helmet, Elven boots, or even Qunari gauntlets; not that any of those things will fit the Ghast's meager frame. (Some Examples are listed below)

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Battle Trophy -  This badly dented helmet was taken from a Red Templar Commander after the Ghast defeated him in personal combat; at least according to the Ghast wearing it. In addition to providing increased damage protection this helmet inspires loyalty/fear in the tribe, leading to the NPCs of the 'Minions' ability to have more health and damage.

 

Super Magic Stick - This muck covered tree branch serves as an improved focus of the Ghast's spells, making abilities like 'Firebomb' capable of dealing increased damage/area of effect.

 

Thumping Rock - Used as a means of keeping complaining Ghasts in line this nicely shaped stone is also perfect for whacking unsuspecting foes in the back of the head, or crushing their toes; whichever is easier to reach. Equipping this item will allow the Ghast to inflict critical hits on flanking attacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new Fereldan Castle map and Great Dragon fights are epic, but the MP can always use new ideas so here are some game modes I would like to see added via DLC:

 

 

 

Siege (Offensive)

 

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This game mode will be focused on the players working together to assault and capture an enemy stronghold. This variant of the siege mode will be structured similar to a Flashpoint as seen in SWTOR or a Raid in other titles; such as the Vault of Glass in Bungie's Destiny. Players will have to co-ordinate with each other to breach the layers of the keep; each one guarded by an elite boss; culminating in a battle with the 'Keep Commander'. 

 

Proceeding to each 'section' of the enemy castle will require the players to do various tasks, above and beyond simply killing all the foes in a particular area. Objectives ranging from utilizing catapults and trebuchets to bring down the castle gates, to holding three points in order to defend NPC mages as they remove a ward, will be a few examples of the tasks required of the team.

 

 

 

 

 

Siege (Defensive)

 

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This variant of the siege game mode will focus on the players defending a stronghold of the Inquisition from an encroaching enemy army. The structure of the gameplay will be based around the 'Horde 2.0' from Gears of War 3, in that players will be able to set up, repair, and upgrade defenses around the keep in-between waves of enemies. 

 

Common upgrades will be available for all classes, but their will be particular elements that are specific for each class.

 

For example:

 

• Rogues will have access to secret passageways or teleportation pads that will make traversing the keep easier, allowing the team to react to enemy attacks quicker.

 

• Mages will gain defensive wards that can strengthen the walls of the fortress, or spells that can add elemental effects to the current defensive emplacements.

 

• Warriors will gain the ability to lock off specific areas so that smaller, more manageable groups of foes can be dealt with.

 

Players will encounter boss characters every few waves presenting an optional objective, killing them will net the players bonus rewards; however, teams must be aware that focusing on the boss will give the lower level mobs opportunity to destroy the keep's defenses. Once the stronghold's   inner sanctum is breached, the game will end, so players must be able to juggle attacking enemies vs maintaining the defenses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prison Break 

 

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The point of this game mode is to extract the agents of the Inquisition who have been captured by enemy forces. The prisoner(s) possess valuable information on enemy troop movements, battle tactics and long term goals. They must be rescued. Much like The Great Hunt idea I posted earlier, this game type is very punishing and unforgiving; constant communication, and teamwork is a must. Unlike the standard MP matches, where the team is working together in order to cross a dungeon, Prison Break separates the players into two groups the prisoner(s) and the rescue party. 

 

The two teams will be split evenly by default, but the players can decide to alter the amount of people per team to have 3 rescue party members and one prisoner, or even switch it up and have 1 rescue party member (pulling a Rambo into enemy territory) and 3 prisoners. Obviously, giving one team a larger pool of players will make the opposite team's tasks harder to achieve, but there are extra rewards for those players that can pull off the extraction. 

 

The rescue party will start on the outside of an enemy stronghold and must fight their way across the map to extract the prisoner(s). This team will proceed through the enemy castle, clearing each room of enemies; much like standard MP matches. The major difference here is that the rescue party is trying to make as much noise and attract as much attention as possible, as the more enemies that they can draw to themselves the easier it will be for the prisoner(s).

 

Giving the rescue party more members will allow this team to better combat the enemy defenders, but players must be aware that all of the prisoner team's objectives will be relying on one person. Alternatively, giving the rescue party only one member will mean that the prisoner team must contend with a larger force of enemy combatants. As a reward for the sole attacker's bravery; or stupidity, depending on how one looks at it; the prison garrison commander (second in command to the Prison Warden) will challenge the player. This one on one battle is only available when a 1 to 3 ration is chosen, and should the player succeed they will earn a guaranteed rare item for the whole team, and a special banner or cosmetic item for themselves. 

 

 

 

The prisoner(s) will start in the lower dungeons of the fortress, having just escaped from confinement, and re-aquired personal belongings. The enemy interrogators were not gentle; the player(s) on this team will start the match with only 25% - 50% life remaining (depending on team distribution). The name of the game with the prisoner(s) is stealth, lower life means that prolonged, open engagements are incredibly dangerous. And while any party member dying is a major setback, it is even more dire for the prisoner team; should they fall before the two teams can regroup it will result in a mission failure.

 

Having only one prisoner will leave the team's success standing on a knife's edge, but because of the greater threat posed by the rescue team certain areas of the fortress will be left unsecured, giving the lone prisoner an optional objective. Should the player succeed in gaining access to these areas; places such as the armory, the treasure vault, or the enemy's war room; and make it to extraction the whole party with receive a guaranteed rare item, and the prisoner player will earn a special banner or cosmetic item. If the prisoner team has access to 3 party members, the danger of getting to the rescue team will be lessened, but because of the solitary member of the rescue party, the enemy will have secured the vital areas of the keep, closing out any optional objectives for the prisoner team.

 

 

 

Even though the two teams will start out separate from each other, there will be instances where their paths will intersect; areas where the teams can provide aid to one another despite being unable to regroup at that particular spot. Much like the vent portion of the suicide mission from Mass Effect 2, there will be parts of the map where the two groups will have interaction, as well as serving as a type of checkpoint. If the team makes it to an 'intersection' they will receive a portion of the end mission rewards; thereby ensuring that the teams will receive something for their efforts should they fail to extract.

 

Different intersections will offer different interactions for the teams. One area could be a barred balcony or elevated walkway overlooking a room the rescue party is passing through, giving the prisoner team the chance to fire down on enemy troops engaging the rescue team. Another intersection could be an area where the rescue party has to operate a series of winches or pulleys in order to close off enemy reinforcements from spilling into the prisoner's side of the map. Etc.

 

 

Once the two teams have navigated the enemy stronghold they will both arrive at the 'extraction zone', it is here that the party will join forces and prepare to push through the last obstacle to their freedom; the Prison Warden. This elite boss will function just like the boss of the standard MP matches, and the two teams must work together to bring down this particular foe in order to complete the match. The battle will be tough, as enemies will continually spawn in to aid the Warden, so the team must carefully measure their attacks, alternating between focusing on the boss and defeating the guards. Defeat the Warden and victory is yours; along with a bunch of shiny (and rare) loot.

 

[Wavebend]

I like the prison break idea!

[BiggyDX]

It's pretty novel and I like it, though I'm wondering what types of technical limitations that would cause. Having the players start off in two completely separate zones could potentially cause networking and loading issues.

[VAN6UARD]

New Weapon & Shield Warrior:

 

The Disciple (From Dragon Age Awakening - Yeah that guy!)

Skill Trees:

Berserker (Damage)  &

Warlord (Crowd Control & Tanking)

 

"They Talk?" - The Katari reacting to New Inquisition Recruits

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New Archer Rogue:

 

Red Jenny (City Elf)

Skill Trees:

Trick-Shot (Team Rate of Fire/Critical Damage/Elemental Effects) &

Pick-Pocket (Crowd Control & Stealth)

 

"Normally close targets are easy, but even Hall couldn't make that shot." - Thorton remarking on The Inquisition Recruits

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New Mage:

 

Blood Mage (Qunari Saarebas)

Skill Trees: 

Abomination (Spirit Damage)

Chaos (Enemy Confusion & Crowd Control)

 

"Blood Magic? Isn't that Dangerous...I guess "Dangerous" is what we need?" - Belinda remarking on Inquisition Recruits

[Piffle]

Excellent thread 

 

Characters

• Update/Improve skills, passives and tree progression

Enemies

• New enemy types for existing factions
• New treasure room enemies and more random, not always zombies in wave 1

Fixes

• Skills (i.e upgrade to throwing blades)

Gameplay/Quality of Life

• Add more challenges and banners (would like to see one for completing 250 with every character, maybe one for reaching 1mil gold in all 3 maps, completionist banner for all challenges being completed, etc.

Loot

• Better loot from treasure rooms/more scaled based on game difficulty with less or no grey or blues in NM for sure, but even Perilous

Maps

• New Maps (Deep Roads would be nice)
• Another map besides FC to farm Dragons

Matchmaking

• Easier to match with other regions

 

^ Those are my picks. 

 

I'd like to expand on the whole Arena Mode idea. I think it should be timed, as in the mode ends when you run of time, and you gain time with each wave you clear. This should prevent stalemates and class swap abusing. Also, in the last wave the damn dragon should be there so that there is an alternate to get dragon drops other than FC.

 

And some of the waves should include special mobs from HB