Dragon Age: Origins sucks.... - General Discussion

#1 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

i havent been able to play it more then an hour at a time before getting bored. Who else feels this way? no one i kno has played it.

#2 Posted by Cows_R_Crunk (34 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Are there other fantasy RPGs that you like? Maybe you just don't like that type of game in general. That being said, I love Origins.

#3 Posted by The_Laughing_Man (12135 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude said:

" i havent been able to play it more then an hour at a time before getting bored. Who else feels this way? no one i kno has played it. "

Why do you get bored? Why not provide examples instead of just saying " IT sucks"

#4 Posted by Underachiever007 (2460 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Perhaps it's just not to your taste?

#5 Posted by PenguinDust (12110 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I love Origins, too but perhaps you need more active games. Have you tried Elder Scrolls Oblivion? Then again, that's a very open world game and can leave you wondering what to do next. Maybe you should try The Witcher.

#6 Posted by EuanDewar (4028 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Im going to go by your profile picture and say its probably not your style, if it isn't clicking with you don't bother with it, just move on to something else.

Online

#7 Posted by LordCmdrStryker (346 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Was there a point to this post (other than bitching and flamebaiting)?

You don't like it? Here's the world's smallest violin playing the world's saddest song just for you. Get over it. Also, the game is a year and a half old by now. If you couldn't figure out whether or not you'd like it in that time, well...

#8 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@LordCmdrStryker: wow, haha bitch much?

#9 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

i usually play shooter war types so i was testing outside what i usually play... recommendations would be great.

#10 Posted by dancinginfernal (406 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Considering what you're coming from, I'd start with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion as stated above. It's graphics are a bit dated but nothing too unbearable. It's fairly basic in terms of gameplay elements and is a great RPG.

If you still want shooting, Mass Effect (the first) masterfully balances shooting and RPG mechanics. Just a note, you start out totally uneducated in using any guns so don't expect to gun down everything like nothing.

#11 Posted by Buscemi (1106 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude: Wow, classy. Most of the people I know loved the game and I'd say it's twice the game its sequel is. Then again, maybe that's more to your liking, considering it's a little bit more action-oriented.

#12 Posted by Cows_R_Crunk (34 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I second the recommendation for Mass Effect. Just be ready to listen to lots of conversations.

#13 Edited by Underachiever007 (2460 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude said:

" i usually play shooter war types so i was testing outside what i usually play... recommendations would be great. "

I think Mass Effect might be a better fit for you. It plays pretty much like a third-person shooter with a choice-based storytelling structure similar to DA:O's latched on top. Unless you've already played it?

EDIT: You might enjoy Fallout 3 and/or Fallout: New Vegas as well, if you're willing to look past all their technical deficiencies.

#14 Posted by Aronman789 (2610 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I'd say go Mass Effect.

#15 Posted by GJSmitty (651 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Aronman789 said:

" I'd say go Mass Effect. "

This

#16 Posted by FancySoapsMan (5416 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

So does your taste in games.

#17 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Underachiever007: too scary already tired (fallout)

#18 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@FancySoapsMan: so does your icon, creep

#19 Posted by TheMustacheHero (6654 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I agree with you OP. I love RPGs and I love Bioware...but Dragon Age Origins is boring as crap.

Mainly for me it's the gameplay and artstyle. Everyone is way outta proportion.

#20 Posted by AlexW00d (5434 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

HEY DUDE, HOW ABOUT YOU GO PLAY CALL OF DUTY, I BET THAT'S RIGHT UP YOUR STREET.

#21 Posted by NekuSakuraba (6813 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude: How did Fallout scare you that much? It can be very creepy at times if you go into the wrong places (DO NOT GO IN THAT SCHOOL I AM TELLING YOU, DON'T DO IT) but if you stick to the main story it shouldn't be too bad. Also, this is coming from someone who couldn't handle playing more than 30 minutes of Dead Space and couldn't handle Bioshock. If I can do it, anyone can.

#22 Posted by behelit (7 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Sorry brah, but if you're into Bro Ops you don't have the mental capacity to play awesome rpgs. It's not a bash either - it's just the truth. Try another mindless FPS.

#23 Posted by NekuSakuraba (6813 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@NekuSakuraba said:

" @dilllweeddude: How did Fallout scare you that much? It can be very creepy at times if you go into the wrong places (DO NOT GO IN THAT SCHOOL I AM TELLING YOU, DON'T DO IT) but if you stick to the main story it shouldn't be too bad. Also, this is coming from someone who couldn't handle playing more than 30 minutes of Dead Space and couldn't handle Bioshock. If I can do it, anyone can. "

Oh and here is a handy tip, keep spamming the VATS button! Seriously, if you do it once in while you can make sure nothing comes up and scares you.

#24 Posted by Skytylz (3803 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@NekuSakuraba said:

" @dilllweeddude: How did Fallout scare you that much? It can be very creepy at times if you go into the wrong places (DO NOT GO IN THAT SCHOOL I AM TELLING YOU, DON'T DO IT) but if you stick to the main story it shouldn't be too bad. Also, this is coming from someone who couldn't handle playing more than 30 minutes of Dead Space and couldn't handle Bioshock. If I can do it, anyone can. "

I thought Fallout 3 was more depressing than scary, those grays would get to me sometimes.

#25 Posted by Tobli (146 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

DA:O is a bit intense for someone who isn't already into the genre i guess.

#26 Posted by l4wd0g (1506 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@EuanDewar said:

" Im going to go by your profile picture and say its probably not your style, if it isn't clicking with you don't bother with it, just move on to something else. "

all first person shooters are essentially a point and click adventure... just more reflexes less thinking.

#27 Posted by crusader8463 (13080 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

You are wrong.

#28 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@NekuSakuraba: the anticipation gets to me. and i finished dead space and i have no clue how i managed tht....idk what the VATS button is...

#29 Posted by The_Laughing_Man (12135 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@NekuSakuraba said:

" @NekuSakuraba said:
" @dilllweeddude: How did Fallout scare you that much? It can be very creepy at times if you go into the wrong places (DO NOT GO IN THAT SCHOOL I AM TELLING YOU, DON'T DO IT) but if you stick to the main story it shouldn't be too bad. Also, this is coming from someone who couldn't handle playing more than 30 minutes of Dead Space and couldn't handle Bioshock. If I can do it, anyone can. "
Oh and here is a handy tip, keep spamming the VATS button! Seriously, if you do it once in while you can make sure nothing comes up and scares you. "

Vats sucked in Fallout New Vegas.

#30 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@behelit: im not only into mindless games... i just dont like wasting time with loooonnngggg pointless conversation.... like i play tomb raider.... it tht counts as a sort of logical game...

#31 Posted by dragonface (11 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I don't exactly trust people with "weed" in their names.

But really, try Mass Effect.

#32 Posted by boneykingofnowhere (18 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I'm not hardcore into RPG's. I enjoyed the original but it didn't manage to hold my interest long enough for me to finish it. I liked the sequel better. Gameplay was a little more involved and the story was 10 times more interesting.

#33 Posted by AhmadMetallic (18957 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

ok blops boy

#34 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@TheMustacheHero said:

" I agree with you OP. I love RPGs and I love Bioware...but Dragon Age Origins is boring as crap.

Mainly for me it's the gameplay and artstyle. Everyone is way outta proportion.
"

thank you! finally.

#35 Posted by The_Laughing_Man (12135 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude said:

" @behelit: im not only into mindless games... i just dont like wasting time with loooonnngggg pointless conversation.... like i play tomb raider.... it tht counts as a sort of logical game... "

Its not pointless at all.

#36 Edited by PenguinDust (12110 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Ease up folks, no need to get nasty.

In addition to the two I already suggested and the above mentioned Fallout and Mass Effect games, you might want to look at Borderlands and Deus Ex. For the latter, you might want to wait for the newest sequel later this year since the original, while great, has some very dated graphics. Another possibility is something more "Zelda-like" such as Nier or Darksiders. Finally there is the loot-whore games like Diablo 2, Titanquest, Torchlight and Sacred 2.

#37 Posted by SeriouslyNow (8532 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude said:

" @TheMustacheHero said:
" I agree with you OP. I love RPGs and I love Bioware...but Dragon Age Origins is boring as crap.

Mainly for me it's the gameplay and artstyle. Everyone is way outta proportion.
"
thank you! finally. "

Yay, you have one person who agrees with you. YOU ARE NOW FULFILLED.

#38 Posted by NekuSakuraba (6813 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude said:

" @NekuSakuraba: the anticipation gets to me. and i finished dead space and i have no clue how i managed tht....idk what the VATS button is... "

VATS is the game mechanic in Fallout 3 and New Vegas which pauses the game and lets you aim for certain parts of the enemies button. By pressing it VATS will lock onto the nearest enemy is there is once so it helps out with not knowing what is close by. But I agree with @Skytylz: it is a very sad game. You know, come to think of it, Fallout 3 did scare me a lot but I still finished it because I loved it so much.. (one of my favourite games ever)

Anyway try out these more ''action'' focused RPGs you might enjoy -

Kingdom Hearts

The World Ends With You

Mass Effect

Dragon Age 2 (A lot more action focused than this)

Resonance of Fate

Two Worlds 2

Fable

Have Fun!

#39 Posted by NekuSakuraba (6813 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@The_Laughing_Man said:

" @NekuSakuraba said:
" @NekuSakuraba said:
" @dilllweeddude: How did Fallout scare you that much? It can be very creepy at times if you go into the wrong places (DO NOT GO IN THAT SCHOOL I AM TELLING YOU, DON'T DO IT) but if you stick to the main story it shouldn't be too bad. Also, this is coming from someone who couldn't handle playing more than 30 minutes of Dead Space and couldn't handle Bioshock. If I can do it, anyone can. "
Oh and here is a handy tip, keep spamming the VATS button! Seriously, if you do it once in while you can make sure nothing comes up and scares you. "
Vats sucked in Fallout New Vegas. "

Haven't played New Vegas yet (still have it boxed up) but I don't get the hate on New Vegas, isn't it more Fallout 3? (and yes, that is a good thing)

#40 Posted by MrMo (31 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude: If your interested in RPGs and you own a DS the only serious answer is pokemon. It is barebones in the story department and introduces you to a lot of really basic fundamental rpg ideas. Or if you don't have a DS get costume quest.

If you don't want a traditional style rpg and want more action in your life, go for a Fable game. Fable two being the best I would start there.

#41 Posted by oysteinBrenne (284 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@dilllweeddude: Judging by your picture you seem to be a casual console gamer.

I would recomend you stick to call of duty. If you really want to play another gener maby try out world of warcraft or farmville that might be more suited for you.

#42 Posted by ShaggE (4463 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@behelit said:

" Sorry brah, but if you're into Bro Ops you don't have the mental capacity to play awesome rpgs. It's not a bash either - it's just the truth. Try another mindless FPS. "

I thought BlOps was enjoyable, yet Planescape: Torment is one of my favorite games.

Not all FPS fans are dudebros and preteens.

#43 Posted by Khann (2048 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

And you guys like to think you're not the same as every other internet community out there. You're just as much a bunch of cunts as anyone else.

Someone who hasn't got a huge amount of exposure to games wants to expand and try out some other shit, and you tell them to fuck off and play CoD because they're too stupid to play anything else. Nice one.

(Not everyone in this topic has done that. Kudos to those that didn't)

#44 Posted by oysteinBrenne (284 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@ShaggE: that is true but mr weed dude here is just another casual cod gamer that only wants heavly scripted action games and does not like to read or listen to alot of story or cutscenes

#45 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@oysteinBrenne: i dont mind light reading but if reading outweighs the action then tht makes it boring.
*mrs.
no need for you to be a unnecessary dick

#46 Edited by Khann (2048 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@oysteinBrenne said:

" @ShaggE: that is true but mr weed dude here is just another casual cod gamer that only wants heavly scripted action games and does not like to read or listen to alot of story or cutscenes "

So why not try and help to open their eyes to games that may bridge that gap and introduce them to different areas of gaming? They already said they played through Dead Space 2. That's a start.
Looking at the achievements, they've also played a decent amount of:
Assassin's Creed
Fable II
Red Dead Redemption

So before you make your stupid fucking assumptions, get a clue. You want people to enjoy the games that you do? Being a complete fuckwit to anybody who doesn't fit in your little 'elite' group isn't the way to do it.

(Not you specifically.. the gaming community as a whole)

/endrant

#47 Posted by dilllweeddude (42 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

i dont play video games to read.... thats what books are for and i read books i just wanted to clear that up for the douches who like to think that if you enjoy reading in video games that makes you intelligent. it doesnt.

#48 Posted by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I doubt that arguing amongst yourselves is going to help the OP "see the light".

What are you looking for in a game? Is the story just as important as the action?

#49 Posted by SSully (3796 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I personally had to stop playing it because it just felt very stiff and archaic compared to other games released at the time. Keep in mind I tried 3 seperate files and put about 10 hours into each, and ended up getting bored with each.

I think the silent protagonist was a big deal to me. I am used to it in games like Oblivion because you dont see your character standing there like an idiot not saying anything, you can imagine your character speaking the response as you are reading them, in dragon age it just dreadfully dull.

Also I never felt me, or any of my party members were the powerful people they were said to be. The animations when fighting were obviously dated for the time, and it took a lot away from the experience for me. It sucks because I wanted to get into the game, but it just wouldn't work for me. Maybe when I finish dragon age 2 I will be able too, because right now I am finding DA2 to be a much better game, even though the story telling is a bit on the weak side. Gameplay wise it is leagues above origins.

#50 Posted by ShaggE (4463 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@oysteinBrenne: Then show him why he should care. I started out hating RPGs because the community was so elitist. (a stupid way to judge a genre, but hey, I was a kid)

It wasn't until much later that I gave one a solid try, and I loved it.

But maybe it's just not his thing, you know? There's nothing wrong with being casual. I do cringe at him saying "pointless conversations", but the idea of playing a game that doesn't involve user interaction beyond dialog trees *is* kind of weird, if you look at it from an outsider's point of view.