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[thats1evildude]

Did they mention what was so all fired important about the Hissing Wastes?   If the Inquisitor had already been there, then that means we had already cleaned out all the old dwarven tombs, nothing of which I would have thought was of interest to Corypheus or the Venatori even though that is what they were investigating when the Inquisitor arrived.    So it would seem that after we had destroyed the main Venatori  base in the region and all their outposts, they then thought it worth their while to return on mass and take up residence again.   What for?

 

Corypheus wanted whatever treasures the dwarves left behind. Simple as that. And there may have been more treasure beyond what the Inquisitor found.

[vbibbi]

Corypheus wanted whatever treasures the dwarves left behind. Simple as that. And there may have been more treasure beyond what the Inquisitor found.

But why increase their activity once the Inquisitor had been there? Wouldn't the chances of finding anything decrease if the Inquisitor had cleared the tombs? It seems like a waste of their time and resources for uncertain payoff.

[thats1evildude]

But why increase their activity once the Inquisitor had been there? Wouldn't the chances of finding anything decrease if the Inquisitor had cleared the tombs? It seems like a waste of their time and resources for uncertain payoff.

Corypheus is not the type of boss who accepts failure. They might be scared to go back.

[vbibbi]

Corypheus is not the type of boss who accepts failure.

I mean...is there any worthwhile video game villain who does?

[thats1evildude]

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned the cameo by the broken wall in Skyhold on the second page, given how it normally enrages people.

[Dancing_Dolphin]

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned the cameo by the broken wall in Skyhold on the second page, given how it normally enrages people.

I was just about to bring it up but you beat me to it. Stupid wall.

Kinda bummed there is only one more issue left.

[thesuperdarkone2]

I was just about to bring it up but you beat me to it. Stupid wall.

Kinda bummed there is only one more issue left.

One issue left? So much for exploring what happens after the game ends

[nightscrawl]

This basically is the plot. Magekiller is a series of side stories with Marius and Tessa as the connecting thread.

 

Which is an OK approach for a continuing series, but I wonder if it was the best choice for a limited run.

 

I'm just biding my time to the next arcs, honestly. Perhaps those will be more entertaining when not constrained by the game events and the various doings of the Inquisitor.

 

So far it's just "Hey, look at these previously unmentioned characters and how they were totally involved in the Inquisition storyline without you knowing!" But that isn't enough, it isn't adding anything and we aren't learning anything interesting or new (Aside from one new word). That's why it feels more like we're still establishing character backgrounds.

 

Yepper, completely agree.

 

Did they mention what was so all fired important about the Hissing Wastes?   If the Inquisitor had already been there, then that means we had already cleaned out all the old dwarven tombs, nothing of which I would have thought was of interest to Corypheus or the Venatori even though that is what they were investigating when the Inquisitor arrived.    So it would seem that after we had destroyed the main Venatori  base in the region and all their outposts, they then thought it worth their while to return on mass and take up residence again.   What for?

 

Yeah, isn't it nice to know that our cleared out areas don't actually stay cleared out, and that we don't actually resolve anything?

 

One issue left? So much for exploring what happens after the game ends

 

There will be other plot arcs, like with the first run of comics. Those will explore the post-game events. This first plot arc was always meant to cover just the pre- and peri-game events.

 

I'm going to assume that the final issue will mention Corypheus's defeat and show our duo off on another adventure, to be expanded upon Soon^TM.

[thats1evildude]

Will Magekiller even have other arcs? I suppose that's a sales question, but I thought these issues were it.

[nightscrawl]

^ From the original Polygon article, "The first arc of the series will encompass the full plot of Inquisition, however, and after that it'll be striking out into new territory for the franchise."

 

(This is linked and quoted in the OP...)

 

You are ultimately correct, though. I'd assume that if these do poorly that they might cancel the remaining arcs. On the other hand, they may already be well into production, so, who knows?

[sniper_arrow]

^ From the original Polygon article, "The first arc of the series will encompass the full plot of Inquisition, however, and after that it'll be striking out into new territory for the franchise."

 

(This is linked and quoted in the OP...)

 

You are ultimately correct, though. I'd assume that if these do poorly that they might cancel the remaining arcs. On the other hand, they may already be well into production, so, who knows?

 

Magekiller arc is to run for issues 1-5. It may get a similar treatment like the Until We Sleep comics.

[vbibbi]

^ From the original Polygon article, "The first arc of the series will encompass the full plot of Inquisition, however, and after that it'll be striking out into new territory for the franchise."

 

(This is linked and quoted in the OP...)

 

You are ultimately correct, though. I'd assume that if these do poorly that they might cancel the remaining arcs. On the other hand, they may already be well into production, so, who knows?

If Marius or Tessa end up being companions in DA4 like Cole was, I would assume the comics will complete their run regardless of initial sales. I guess if the comics underperform enough they could scrap them, since it's early enough in the game's development that they could remove Marius/Tessa as companions, or else provide more of their backstory within the game rather than rely on secondary material. (Granted, they should include their backstory in the game anyway. Looking at you, TME and WEWH!)

[SeaBassChen]

As much as this arc of the comic story is a bit boring, I want to read the other arcs! They might be really good and they'll take place after Inquisition, so that has the potential to be interesting.

 

I was also annoyed by seeing the stupid broken wall in the hall leading to the War Table. So annoying that it never gets repaired in the game (like Cullen's office ceiling). 

[BansheeOwnage]

Marius and Tessa get sent to the Hissing Wastes to report on renewed Venatori activity there (After the Inquisitor's visit), and find about a sizable Venatori presence.  They get reinforcement in the form of Dorian and the Chargers.  Marius drinks a fire resistance potion and has Dorian set him on fire as a distraction while the others free the Venatori's slaves and set charges along the cliff the Venatori are camped under.  They detonate the charges and drop the cliff face on them,  Bonding with Dorian ocurrs.  Marius and Tessa return to Skyhold where Leliana tells them that the Inquisitor needs them.  End issue.

Wait wait wait... The Inquisitor needs them? And I never met them ingame? If I'm getting this wrong, I apologize, but if I'm right... Ugh.

 

Anyway, I guess in this canon the Inquisitor only went to the Wastes once and cleared it out in one go.

[Andromelek]

If Marius or Tessa end up being companions in DA4 like Cole was, I would assume the comics will complete their run regardless of initial sales. I guess if the comics underperform enough they could scrap them, since it's early enough in the game's development that they could remove Marius/Tessa as companions, or else provide more of their backstory within the game rather than rely on secondary material. (Granted, they should include their backstory in the game anyway. Looking at you, TME and WEWH!)

It would be also good to introduce us a new villain that plays as Solas' lieutenant, I don't doubt Solas will be a good villain, but we need the Arkham Knight/Warden Eternal/General RAAM/ Darth Nihilus type of villain, a badass that steals the screen time, often the cover and the boss fights even without being the actual main villain.

[BansheeOwnage]

 

Yeah, isn't it nice to know that our cleared out areas don't actually stay cleared out, and that we don't actually resolve anything?

Yeah, apparently annoying respawning enemies is canon

[IllustriousT]

This particular arc, too me, has been a yawn fest with a few decent action bits and panels (Art is great). I was not aware though that they were planning on continuing after these first 5, then that would explain why the constant introductions of characters that just drag me down. My anticipation for this has grown again. 

[Dancing_Dolphin]

From the OP, "The first arc of the series will encompass the full plot of Inquisition, however, and after that it'll be striking out into new territory for the franchise.
...
There are plans for appearances from major game characters, Rucka says, but ultimately he wants to focus on expanding the world of Dragon Age."

Okay, so the next issue isn't the end. Good. Maybe after the final issue of the first arc we will start getting some previews of cover art and whatnot for the next batch of issues, like we did for the first. I'm glad. I need to get my DA fix somewhere.

[vbibbi]

It would be also good to introduce us a new villain that plays as Solas' lieutenant, I don't doubt Solas will be a good villain, but we need the Arkham Knight/Warden Eternal/General RAAM/ Darth Nihilus type of villain, a badass that steals the screen time, often the cover and the boss fights even without being the actual main villain.

Wait, are you thinking Marius or Tessa will be lieutenant evil in DA4? Or that the comics will introduce a new villain who will take on that role in DA4?

 

Wait wait wait... The Inquisitor needs them? And I never met them ingame? If I'm getting this wrong, I apologize, but if I'm right... Ugh.

 

Anyway, I guess in this canon the Inquisitor only went to the Wastes once and cleared it out in one go.

Yeah, it would make sense if the Inquisitor only visited each zone once, maybe twice at most. Since the timeline was guesstimated at one to two years by Bioware, considering the travel time between all of the zones, it's already straining credulity that the PC could visit every area and finish the main zone quests in such a short amount of time.

[Heimdall]

Wait wait wait... The Inquisitor needs them? And I never met them ingame? If I'm getting this wrong, I apologize, but if I'm right... Ugh.

Anyway, I guess in this canon the Inquisitor only went to the Wastes once and cleared it out in one go.

I'm guessing this is just going to be Leliana's way of sending them on a particularly dangerous mission? Or maybe they'll be tasked with targeting a particular Venatori mage while the main Inquisition forces are fighting in the Arbor Wilds?

I'm hoping that this intoductory arc will give way to something with a proper plot after the next issue.

[turuzzusapatuttu]

This arc was boring, except for the cameos. I'm a bit disappointed in Rucka, kinda of expected something more from him. Maybe the next issues will be better since they will explore events from after the game's end.

 

Marius being like a God in battle is a little strange, maybe they should have written him in a more "normal" way, because it makes the main protagonist not so special anymore.

 

And I hope they won't interfere in other canon decisions (we see that the Chargers are alive, does that mean this is canon? Not that I mind this in particular, since I always save them, but still...)

 

More tactics being employed here than all of dai tbh.

 

Well, this made me laugh. 

[Andromelek]

Wait, are you thinking Marius or Tessa will be lieutenant evil in DA4? Or that the comics will introduce a new villain who will take on that role in DA4?
 

Yeah, it would make sense if the Inquisitor only visited each zone once, maybe twice at most. Since the timeline was guesstimated at one to two years by Bioware, considering the travel time between all of the zones, it's already straining credulity that the PC could visit every area and finish the main zone quests in such a short amount of time.

I'm saying the comic could show us lieutenant evil, I also doubt that both of them will be companions, so, my guess is that one of them will be familiarized with Solas' plan or at least with his lieutenant, while the other will be likely killed by him.

[vbibbi]

I'm saying the comic could show us lieutenant evil, I also doubt that both of them will be companions, so, my guess is that one of them will be familiarized with Solas' plan or at least with his lieutenant, while the other will be likely killed by him.

Okay. Yeah I'm predicting that Tessa will die by the end of the series and part of Marius' motivation as a companion will be to avenge her.

[Heimdall]

I'm beginning to wonder if Rucka has a whole original story arc planned out but then decided to stick five issues establishing the characters at the beginning. Because that's what this feels like.

[vbibbi]

I'm beginning to wonder if Rucka has a whole original story arc planned out but then decided to stick five issues establishing the characters at the beginning. Because that's what this feels like.

Is Rucka confirmed as writer for the entire series? From what I've read of these introductory issues, it doesn't even sound like the characters are being all that well established. It sounds like it's more cameos and trying to integrate into DAI's story more than defining them as characters. I could be totally off track though