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[Knox1776]

I bought the Digital Deluxe, so all the DLC was included. I have to say, I really enjoyed it.



Stone Prisoner is good, because you have a fully integrated character in your party. That's the big bonus of it. I agree the town is a little small, but hey, it's the dude you are after anyway. Anytime you use him, you are getting your money's worth.



Warden's Keep I really enjoyed going through. Working through the content is a great ride. The biggest disappointment I had with that was that it never became the "base" I thought it would. You can go back to it, there is storage, and a shop, but it's so far out of the way. I thought it would replace the camp. To me that would have been a worthy use. I don't regret getting it, but it didn't quite reach my expectations.



The rest of the stuff is nice fluff. The Dragon Armor is ok, but I really just wanted that for the sci-fi version for ME2. Now that armor looks sweet. After completing the campaign as a warrior, I'm really sick of looking at myself in red and white, so I've sold off the chest piece soon as I hit camp. Hey, it's free gold.

[Wickedjelly]

I still say the lamest part of Warden's Keep is the sense of how unfinished it is. It was an alright story - albeit a tad short.



Still, mindblowing how you're told more will happen at a later time yet nothing ever does pending on the choices you make there. Not sure wtf they were thinking with that whole scenario although most tend to be bothered by the fact you can't reenter the keep afterwards. Which is a bit odd as well but to me the fact you're told there's more to the story yet it never unfolds which is what really dissappointed me.

[Mnemnosyne]

actarus106 wrote...

That said, I would love to see future DLC be more along the lines of Durlag's Tower from TOSC -- a cool new place that, while not essential to the plot, has its own secrets to uncover and quests to undertake. Give us a ruined castle or a tomb or some long-forgotten catacombs, rich with treasures, menacing creatures, and perhaps a compelling NPC or two, and I'll be a very happy camper.

I would actually prefer not to see extraneous side-areas with no connection to the rest of the game.  Especially given the plot of this game.  Durlag's Tower always felt like a pointless side-trip, but at least the storyline of Baldur's Gate didn't have you rushing to do anything important at that point in the plot.  The plot in Dragon's Age needs to take into account the fact that you're trying to save Ferelden from the darkspawn, and you need to do it soon - not randomly go off to explore every dungeon and deal with every random townie's problem.

Soldier's Peak feels reasonably involved with the plot - at least it would if you could actually use it as a base to gather an army at.  The Stone Prisoner seems reasonable because a golem would be (and is) a powerful help against the darkspawn, so it's worth your time to go try to retrieve it.  As long as DLC makes sense and isn't just 'oh and you heard about a dungeon over there that has cool treasure' it works ok, but given the plot there should never be a point where you feel it's ok to go treasure-hunting in a random dungeon for unspecified rewards that may not even be of that much use against the darkspawn.

My ideal DLC is not self-contained, but intertwined with the rest of the world.  It's probably more work that way, but it's more interesting, involving, and I'm more likely to pay extra for it than if it's just a totally self-contained area.

[Knox1776]

I'd like to see an opportunity to turn Warden's Keep into a true fortress, and prepare it for a seige from the Darkspawn. You can spend money to upgrade it's defenses and capabilities, and recruit troops. Build your local economy, and you'll have more money to spend. Clear out the creatures that have moved into the area over the years it was uninhabited and undefended.



Or possibly do the same thing with Highever. It's mentioned repeatedly, so why don't we ever get to go back there? The ruling family is dead thanks to Howe, so it needs a replacement lord.

[Brigonos]

I cannot believe how cheap people are. "It's not worth seven whole dollars!"

Skip one fast food meal and it's paid for. It's more nutritious too.

[Agent_0range]

i dont know if i want mini-sequels (shivering isles anyone) or alot of little add-on quests. fallout had the best balance of these, $10 for 3-4 hours of re-playable game time. but i would like to see at least one mini-sequel. maybe a venture in one of the other continents, or a time-travel esqe one where you play during major events in the books, meet king maric or fight alongside duncan.

[smelph]

I'd pay 7 bucks for 7 hours worth of content. if it's only 1 hour though, I think I'll pass.



stone prisoner was interesting, and I like shale, but I finished that whole thing in an hour or so. haven't done his personal quest yet, so maybe that will tack on some worthwhile content, but I can't imagine paying 15 bucks for it.

[marlowwe]

Brigonos wrote...

I cannot believe how cheap people are. "It's not worth seven whole dollars!"
Skip one fast food meal and it's paid for. It's more nutritious too.

What is it with people and comparing DLC to food. Must be a new trend.

[Orfinn]

I loved the bonus stuff with DAO. The Stone prisoner was an awesome DLC with great integrating of an interesting character and its story. Also the bonus items from Journeys, the upload character ring and Blood Dragon Armor was nice enough.

But I would really like bundle packs of DLC and Expansion packs for retail stores and online stores alike. I just DONT buy stuff with credit cards anymore.

Modifié par Orfinn, 18 novembre 2009 - 02:40 .

[GenBeaner]

i tried to redeem my codes it said code has already been redeemed.. not sure what to do here any help ??

[GenBeaner]

And i cannot find a way to contact support about this..

Modifié par GenBeaner, 18 novembre 2009 - 02:35 .

[stegalt]

the DLC I wanna see(more like a mini-expansion I guess) would have to consist of a certain witch and a certain other thing you do before the fight at denerim(trying my best not to spoil things here)



That and the fact that I was romancing her from the day that I got her(was making out as soon as I got in lothering woot?) makes me wonder why and wants me to keep playing to... chase.



Honestly, I am finding it extremely hard to start and play out my second char because I want to continue the story of my first, I just hope that come out with a mini-expansion-thing soon...

[garyriley1982]

phone EA with the number in your manual

[bantam2k]

I think the stone prisoner was worth it in terms of quality and quantity of content. Although I think $15 was a little overpriced seeing as you get two quests and although you get a fully interactive character it still isn't worth the price compared to the full game's price of $50 for the PC. Now I did get it free, because I bought the game new so I really can't complain about the price myself. If I had to pay for this DLC I think $10 is a more reasonable price. Comparing mostly the hours of extra playtime you get with the DLC to the actual game. Plus adding in the cost of having a fully voiced character, which can be more expensive.

Now Warden's Keep was a let down. Qualty wise it was good and it matched the rest of the game. But for $7 it was hardly worth it. Considering on average you spend about 50 hours on the full game, but for this DLC you only get maybe 1 more hour of playtime. Plus the selling points of "a Keep you can call home" is a lie all you can do after you finish is hang outside? What was the thought process on that idea? The extra storage chest was made moot now that there is a mod that can do the same, but it is more convenient because it is at your camp. All the extra gear can in time be copied by mods too. There was no real perk in having this mod other than experiencing one extra hour of gameplay that is it, and no 2 extra vendors that really don't add much uniqueness to their stock they carry doesn't add value either. In my opinion it should only be worth $3-4 not $7. If you were able to use the Keep afterward, and it was an interact type house. Then yes $7 might be a good price, but as it stands now. It was a very poor DLC not quite the level of Horse Armor poor, but close.

[GenBeaner]

thanks gary

[Eranis]

I would like more a datadisk, not just a simple DLC...

[Tripedius]

$7 isn't much and if you skip a meal, you indeed have it back, but it's the bigger picture. 5 more DLC's and your paying $35 for 5 hours of gameplay. If you apply this to the game, the whole main story would take 7 hours ($50/7). Also the whole Avernus thing feels very unfinished and the keep not being a vialble base of operations sucks big time too. Esp for those who had memories of BGII or NWN type keeps.



So, DLC is good. We want more. But we want more value for money AND we would like a freeby once in a while. As thanks for the loyal community and to do some customer bonding.

[scootermcgaffin]

Brigonos wrote...

I cannot believe how cheap people are. "It's not worth seven whole dollars!"
Skip one fast food meal and it's paid for. It's more nutritious too.

Yeah, people! Stop demanding the things you buy have value equal to their price! What do you think this is, capitalism!?

[0LunarEclipse0]

Here's the deal Bioware, tell us an epic story. Make sure there is an overload of epic and we will be okay. Warden's Keep was epic in scope of story. If it was just a couple hours longer we would love it.

[Broloc]

I would gladly pay 20 bucks for 2 new origins that alter the entire game.

[Ickabod27]

After paying $15 a month for WoW for so many years I don't care about the price of the DLC. I mean what are they going to charge $5 instead of $7, at that point who cares.

[AstaSyneri]

I don't really understand why so many players get upset about the DLC (I write that while still waiting for my PS3 Collector's Edition to arrive - so far I had only had 2 hours with the PC version of it, looking over a few friends' shoulders).

In today's gaming economy making a top notch game is a major risk that requires a very good business plan. The cost to have great writers, modelers, programmers, etc. is immense (I produce a formerly collectible fantasy card game called Warlord: Saga of the Storm, so i can sort of relate). DAO comes out at a very decent price.

The DLC is a tool to have the fans go for the full experience and thus maximize the returns from the game initially, as well as making sure you have a chance to get some money from 2nd and 3rd generation users (players who buy used or get handed the console version handed down from the initial buyer). This all helps us gamers getting better games in the future!

From the player's perspective none of the DLCs are necessary to complete the game. If you don't like what you see, don't buy it (there should be an ample number of previews/opinions out there to help you decide). I for once will buy the Warden's Keep from the start and I look forward to additional content (PS3, remember, no toolset modules for me, unfortunately) and I hope it to be new playable origins, new adventures, new sidequest, maybe even a major parallel storyline. Until DAO2 comes out in 2011 ;-).

So my message is: Don't complain about having a choice to decide where to put your money. Enjoy the opportunities you are given.

[JabberJaww]

Along with paid DLC/Expansions.. i hope they give us periodic patches that could add new armor/robes/weapons/abilities to the current game

[Sarevok Anchev]

I would pay 10-20 bucks for a "Watcher's Keep" DLC. As long as it gives nice sidequests, tough fights with new enemys, new items and more interaction with the levels.



Why cant i browse book-cases etc. for stuff? More options would be nice, because i love the details in every room of DA:O. Just look at the tables full of books and papers in the Mage-tower! How detailed!

A shame you cant interact in any way.

[Magnusja]

My take:

• I want it cheep, but quality is a lot more important than price. Most games I won't play at all, so the few games I really enjoy (like Dragon Age) are worth a lot to me. Price will only be a deciding factor if I am uncertain about the quality, or if it is absurdly expensive.
• I want story content: Interesting happenings, conversations, quests. New locations would be great, but reusing some old ones is also ok. If there's other stuff along with the story (equipment, skills, talents) that's cool, but that's not what's going to attract me. I'm not going to buy any dlc that does not include story content.
• I want to be able to use my guy. Dlc that depends on me using a new character is not going to be that attractive.
• If the dlc arrives while I'm still playing the game (i.e. for the next month or so) it can be short or long, midgame or after the endgame, anything goes.
• If the dlc arrives after I have finished the game, it will probably have to take place after the main game's ending for me to be interested - I don't want to go back to an earlier save and pretend I haven't done the endgame yet. There will also have to be a big chunk of gameplay in there - I'm not going to pick the game up again just for a couple of hours' worth of gaming. My best hope would be a huge expansion continuing my guy's story. I would be willing to pay a lot for that. (I don't know how the main game ends, though, this might not be realistic.)

Concerning a possible big expansion: I'm a bit worried that the characters are going to be so competent at the main game's end that further leveling in a new plot arc is going to be uninteresting. Time will tell, I guess.