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[AcquiredEmpire]

I was looking forward to Awakening untill i read the FAQ for the game. In my opinion Bioware would have been better off not letting us know what is or isn't in the game and avoid all the backlash. Awakening doesn't seem like it is up to par with other Bioware games. And yes, for $40 this should be considered a full game. I believe Awakening needs some more time for polish (romances and the items issues) and it could be great and worth the money.

[Vanderbilt_Grad]

Yeah the FAQ pretty much killed my buzz. I'm going to wait for the reviews before I buy awakenings now. Still hoping for good things, but the lack of romances and the DLC item issue really put a damper on my expectations.

[DalishRanger]

Hm, well, somebody has to buy it for reviews/opinions to crop up. If I get enough commissions done before March, I still plan on buying it. It's really more dependent on my spare cash than anything else at this point.

[Winterhawk99]

The way I see all this after reading the thread is that the people playing on xbox and ps3 will really get the short end of the stick here and not so much the pc gamers. The reason is the we modders and scripters will eventually be able to bring the dlc into the game and if we want to write our own expansions takeing into account storylines and romances then we will. We may eventually be able to use awakenings as a base and rewrite the conversation scripting to account for DAO storylines. The box players wont be able to do this.



I feel that awakenings will be rushed and not worth the starting price to have so I probably wont get it unless by some chance it has import/export tools i dont already have.



There is another thought about DLC content. Ive owned a pw for over 3 years now. lets say i decide to take away all dm given items and epic quest rewards from players one day. Think that might cause a bit of an uproar among my players? For any Bioware staff that read this think about that carefully

[Liso66]

Winterhawk99 wrote...

The way I see all this after reading the thread is that the people playing on xbox and ps3 will really get the short end of the stick here and not so much the pc gamers. The reason is the we modders and scripters will eventually be able to bring the dlc into the game and if we want to write our own expansions takeing into account storylines and romances then we will. We may eventually be able to use awakenings as a base and rewrite the conversation scripting to account for DAO storylines. The box players wont be able to do this.

I feel that awakenings will be rushed and not worth the starting price to have so I probably wont get it unless by some chance it has import/export tools i dont already have.

There is another thought about DLC content. Ive owned a pw for over 3 years now. lets say i decide to take away all dm given items and epic quest rewards from players one day. Think that might cause a bit of an uproar among my players? For any Bioware staff that read this think about that carefully

Excellent Winterhawk! 

[Metallicka]

Liso66 wrote...

We are starting to beat the dead horse. And trust me when I say this.. I do understand where you are coming from. It is not those who paid for the goodies. I have ALL DLC content. It is those that have not paid into them. EA doesn't want to risk giving anything away if they potentionally have more buyers lined up...  I am seeing this from EA's perspective.Shouting my annoyance over not getting my DLC items will do no good. not when it comes to their profits. Hense, why I was trying to point out the reasons we won't be seeing them..  It is sad, EA is a publisher, not a game developer. Their mindset is way off on a different level....

So you're OK with the idea that they sold us content that we can't use in the expansion because they're afraid of losing money? How much do you think they'll lose when nobody buys any future content because it won't be compatible with past content for the same game? And how far does it go? Is it OK to also say that when the next expansion comes out that you can't import from the previous expansion, or you can but you can't take any of the stuff you earned with you?

[SinYang]

I guess we arent playing the game as intended. ^

[Liso66]

Metallicka wrote...

Liso66 wrote...

We are starting to beat the dead horse. And trust me when I say this.. I do understand where you are coming from. It is not those who paid for the goodies. I have ALL DLC content. It is those that have not paid into them. EA doesn't want to risk giving anything away if they potentionally have more buyers lined up...  I am seeing this from EA's perspective.Shouting my annoyance over not getting my DLC items will do no good. not when it comes to their profits. Hense, why I was trying to point out the reasons we won't be seeing them..  It is sad, EA is a publisher, not a game developer. Their mindset is way off on a different level....

So you're OK with the idea that they sold us content that we can't use in the expansion because they're afraid of losing money? How much do you think they'll lose when nobody buys any future content because it won't be compatible with past content for the same game? And how far does it go? Is it OK to also say that when the next expansion comes out that you can't import from the previous expansion, or you can but you can't take any of the stuff you earned with you?

No Metallicka. I am not okay with it. I just see the reality of it all. This expansion came out super fast. I do not think EA is looking for best gaming experience for players. I do feel they are looking at the $$ signs only. At a business standpoint, this is how I see their tactics. I do not like it in the least. I do however see things from both sides and try to understand.. 

I'd much rather have all my warm fuzzies, my romances, my endings on the main game to apply.... Many if not nearly all would agree. However... my comments were not my point of view, they were drawn from the logic behind it and EA's tactics.

I hope that makes sense anyway. it is nearly 1 am and my pillows are calling me..  Good night everyone!! 

Modifié par Liso66, 17 février 2010 - 05:49 .

[Bratt1204]

Kaorunandrak wrote...

Bratt1204 wrote...

I swear, if I load up Awakening and NPC Alistair calls my PC 'Warden' instead of 'My Dear' or 'My Love', I am going to march my ass up to Canada and someone at Bioware is going to get slapped!

Bratt1204:yeah I'm here to deliver this basket of assorted baby powder to Chris P. please
Receptionist:Second floor third office on the right.
Bratt1204: Thanks! Here hold the basket please.*Dumps a bottle of baby powder on her hand and mad dashes to the office*

*SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP* 

:lol:

[Zeleen]

Well... since Awakening takes place about 3 months after the Final Battle in DAO it looks like I'm still planning my wedding when the new threat is revealed.... and Morrigan is just beginning to "show" a bit (she's probably resting and recuperating at the moment so doubt that she would be fighting any darkspawn) well let's just see what happens.

[Zeleen]

SinYang wrote...



I guess we arent playing the game as intended. ^

Cool..... but I don't have one guess not available to xbox

[shedevil3001]

i got in on ps3 and pc but i got to admit it is much better for the pc

[Liso66]

I think there is a theme song for this dilemma... Three Little Birds by Bob Marley.. "laughs" that is a bit OT.. sorry.. but "sighs" My mind works weird like that!

[shedevil3001]

its the lack of romance its made you frustrated too i see lol

[Liso66]

shedevil3001 wrote...

its the lack of romance its made you frustrated too i see lol

Listen to the song!!! seriously.. It will make you smile. 

[Wishpig]

AcquiredEmpire wrote...

I was looking forward to Awakening untill i read the FAQ for the game. In my opinion Bioware would have been better off not letting us know what is or isn't in the game and avoid all the backlash. Awakening doesn't seem like it is up to par with other Bioware games. And yes, for $40 this should be considered a full game. I believe Awakening needs some more time for polish (romances and the items issues) and it could be great and worth the money.

Well... $10 less then a full game, but close enough to seem to expensive I agree. I won't pass judgement 'till released, but the story better be DAMN good to make up for the price and lacking content.

[Bratt1204]

Zeleen wrote...

Well... since Awakening takes place about 3 months after the Final Battle in DAO it looks like I'm still planning my wedding when the new threat is revealed.... and Morrigan is just beginning to "show" a bit (she's probably resting and recuperating at the moment so doubt that she would be fighting any darkspawn) well let's just see what happens.

3 months later? I thought I read 6 months? If that is the case, I can see where this is going for my PC-Queen and King Alistair. If their wedding has not even occurred yet in Awakening, the game dev will find some way to do away with that storyline completely now for future titles. Oh, that's just fantastic.

[Liso66]

Wishpig wrote...

AcquiredEmpire wrote...

I was looking forward to Awakening untill i read the FAQ for the game. In my opinion Bioware would have been better off not letting us know what is or isn't in the game and avoid all the backlash. Awakening doesn't seem like it is up to par with other Bioware games. And yes, for $40 this should be considered a full game. I believe Awakening needs some more time for polish (romances and the items issues) and it could be great and worth the money.

Well... $10 less then a full game, but close enough to seem to expensive I agree. I won't pass judgement 'till released, but the story better be DAMN good to make up for the price and lacking content.

$10 less?   **Blinks*  Mine was $70!!!  eeep! 

[Liso66]

Bratt1204 wrote...

Zeleen wrote...

Well... since Awakening takes place about 3 months after the Final Battle in DAO it looks like I'm still planning my wedding when the new threat is revealed.... and Morrigan is just beginning to "show" a bit (she's probably resting and recuperating at the moment so doubt that she would be fighting any darkspawn) well let's just see what happens.

3 months later? I thought I read 6 months? If that is the case, I can see where this is going for my PC-Queen and King Alistair. If their wedding has not even occurred yet in Awakening, the game dev will find some way to do away with that storyline completely now for future titles. Oh, that's just fantastic.

Now.... total kudos would be to get that wedding scene after you once again save Fereldon!  I am such a girl some times....  

[shedevil3001]

oh that i agree with

[Liso66]

shedevil3001



Did you go listen to that song? did I tempt you in the least? "laughs"

[shedevil3001]

no was grabbing food

[Nimue_KV]

AcquiredEmpire wrote...

I was looking forward to Awakening untill i read the FAQ for the game. In my opinion Bioware would have been better off not letting us know what is or isn't in the game and avoid all the backlash.

Quite contrary, I appreciate them telling us what to expect. After reading the FAQ, I decided that I need not bother with Awakening, and I'd rather find out about that before I pay for it than afterwards. Paying $40 and then having to put up with Oghren playing a "major role" would have been beyond frustrating, to say nothing about losing the romance my character worked so hard for.

[Liso66]

shedevil3001 wrote...

no was grabbing food

Great song for dining!  I'm a terrible rogue if I can not persuade you into listening!! 

[shedevil3001]

he he hey food takes priority over all else