I've seen Dragon age origins before but most of it was cinematic trailers.  I enjoyed those but wasn't sure if the gameplay would support how the videos looked.  Today I saw the newly posted trailer compilation and this game just reached numero uno on my list of wanted games.  The battles look magnificent and the storyline looks like it will hold up.  Who am I kidding, any game made by Bioware has a good storyline.. Am I right or am i right?

What do you think about this game?  Any information I should know about it?

I want to hear it all.

I've seen Dragon age origins before but most of it was cinematic trailers.  I enjoyed those but wasn't sure if the gameplay would support how the videos looked.  Today I saw the newly posted trailer compilation and this game just reached numero uno on my list of wanted games.  The battles look magnificent and the storyline looks like it will hold up.  Who am I kidding, any game made by Bioware has a good storyline.. Am I right or am i right?

What do you think about this game?  Any information I should know about it?

I want to hear it all.

I have always been looking forward to it, but after seeing the video you mentioned I am even more excited because I did not know you could play as a dwarf.  Dwarfs are my favorite fantasy race.  I dont know what to think about the lack of beards though.

Yeah I'm definatley going out to buy this game when it comes out.  Too bad Borderlands comes out on the same day (last time I checked).  I'll have to decide on which to get ot maybe both, hehe.

Really, the overview does a good job of covering some things. There are 6 different origins to pick from, from there you pick your class and venture into the world, spending the first hour in your particular origin to help define the way you see the world (A down-trodden City Elf will see the world much differently then a Noble Human background). Bioware has always been into consequences for your actions so expect that sort of line of dialogue and ramifications of some choices.

It is not like Fallout 3 or Oblivion, where you're giving an open-ended world. The game is story-driven - while there will be undoubtly many side-quests.. you are adventuring toward one end. Once you reach the "end" it's game over. Like a good book. I feel like I want to point to people to games like Baldur Gate, as mentioned in the overview, as well as Knights of the old Republic in game play style. If you enjoyed those games, you should enjoy this as well. Immerse yourself into your companions story as well as the theme of the world and you'll like this game.

Sounds like fun.  I thought it was going to be open world but I'm sure Story driven will be fun too.  As long as there are many side quests it would still feel the same I guess


How is the multiplayer if there is any?

" Sounds like fun.  I thought it was going to be open world but I'm sure Story driven will be fun too."

"As long as there are many side quests it would still feel the same I guessHow is the multiplayer if there is any? "

"How is the multiplayer if there is any? "

Alright sounds good even though I'm getting it for the 360, hehe.

So that means no Co-op or Online.  Well Bioware is known for developing single player games and they've always gone through.  Anything else I should know about the game haha.

I want Dragon Age, really, really badly.

" The battles look magnificent "

Um. Well if you have any more specific questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'll see what I know or can dig up. Again, if you want to make sure you'll want/like it - I'd look to other Bioware games incase you haven't played them. And you could always pick upDragon Age: The Stolen Throne, it is a book by the lead writer for the Dragon Age: Origins game. If it finds it whets your appetite more then all the better! I've read it and highly recommend it with anyone clearly obsessed with Dragon Age. Another book will be coming out, possibly released at the time of the game itself.

Edit Note: I see, Marco, you enjoyed Mass Effect. Even though I know it is an utterly different setting - I'm almost sure it's going to fall in line and just have a great Bioware feel. You may not be shooting guns or blasting off your Biotics - but beyond a varied gameplay, I'm sure it'll have just as fun a feel. I am pretty confident you will enjoy this game. Look into this topic here to investigate what the Collector's Edition holds in store!

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" The battles look magnificent "

The battles look like there's one guy and everyone goes up and beats the crap out of him, doesn't seem like there's a lot of strategy, looks like an MMO to me. "

Yeah the battles don't look like a turn based strategy fight but they definatley won't be point and click either.  As for the battles on the 360, how would they work?  Would you just have to press a button and watch the fight or is it different buttons with different attacks/combos?

Are the books related with the same storyline used in the actual game?

The videos I previously posted were actual game footage from the 360. So if you take notice, you can assign abilities to your buttons as a shortcut (looks like you can assign six per character) and use them via a button press in the real-time of combat. Abilities do have cooldowns, yes. In this effect, it does actually feel like an MMO gameplay. What they did not show in these videos, is that you can actively jump around to control your entire party, not just one character. Also, the good old 'pause' and 'play' effect is there. So as you switch around you can carefully select your attacks and do as you wish all while paused.

Controller Setup

As for the book - it is a prequel to the main game. The video game is set some thirty years ahead of the book -- but the book does a fantastic job of showcasing the world you will be entering. Also, one of the main characters in the book is definitely in the video game in a large way I believe. If nothing else, next time you are in your local bookstore - read a chapter or two and see if it strikes you.

Feel free to continue with the questions.

Oh I see, the battles look simple enough, hehe.  I just remember Bioware saying it resembles Dark Alliance so I thought it was going to be hack and slash gameplay but I also like the Dungeon Siege style of fighting.  So as far as number of team members go, I guess you can have 4 people in your party at a time.  Are they all important main cahracters or are there a wide variety of them that can die at any time?

How about the different races in the game?  What are the consequences of choosing one race and not the other?  Are there only Human, Elves, and Dwarves in Dragon age? 

Well now... this is a mighty hefty laden questioned post.

Party Members:

Yes, as far as I can tell, four party members active party members at one time. This does not limit your number of companions, though. At your "base" much like Mass Effect, you can have multiple companions join you and remain there, able to trade-in and out. Thus far, there are 8 notable companions.

• Alistair - Looks to be a Shield/Sword type
• Morrigan - Mage
• Dog (You rename him) - ? Fighter Type
• Sten - Classic big warrior
• Leliana - ? Most likely a rogue
• Wynne - Mage (Healer)
• Zevhran - Unsure. Most likely Rogue Archer?
• Oghren - Unsure. Might be another Fighter.
  

This is.. of course, all subject to change until the release of the game. Can they die? Possibly I suppose. I know you can outright kill Wynne as she may conflict with one of your character (but that is just one outcome). Also, by your own morale decisions and various choices - party members may be inclined to leave.. or maybe violently bash you over the head -- like with Wrex in Mass Effect at one point in the game. And of course - this may not be the full list.

Cool thanks for the info Deviant.  Really helped open my eyes to the game.