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"The Dragon Age team has been working on Dragon Age III: Inquisition for almost two years now"
Oh, so this is why Dragon Age II sucked. They were working on 3 at the same time.
Oh, so this is why Dragon Age II sucked. They were working on 3 at the same time.
"Oh, so this is why Dragon Age II sucked. They were working on 3 at the same time."
It's already been longer since DA2 than the time between DA2 and DAO. That's a good sign. It's not the basis of a lot of optimism, but "rushing it" was definitely DA2's primary problem.
It's already been longer since DA2 than the time between DA2 and DAO. That's a good sign. It's not the basis of a lot of optimism, but "rushing it" was definitely DA2's primary problem.
"They haven't held back, so we’re not either. With [this game], we want to give fans what they’re asking for -- a great story with choices that matter, a massive world to explore, deep customization and combat that is both tactical and visceral."
So they gave it to Obsidian, then?
So they gave it to Obsidian, then?
Cautiously optimistic.
DA2 was barely worth the 15 bucks I paid for it, but DA:O is legendary. If they can at least get somewhere in the middle it has a chance.
That said, I'm waiting for the Dragon Age 3 Premium Club that gives you super awesome weapons loot and armor all for 60 dollars. Oh and you also get the DLC 2 weeks early, just because.
DA2 was barely worth the 15 bucks I paid for it, but DA:O is legendary. If they can at least get somewhere in the middle it has a chance.
That said, I'm waiting for the Dragon Age 3 Premium Club that gives you super awesome weapons loot and armor all for 60 dollars. Oh and you also get the DLC 2 weeks early, just because.
There was a Dragon Age II? Huh. I must have missed that.
Kidding aside, I hope this is much closer to Origins. I loved that game and was quite upset about how terrible DA2 turned out.
Kidding aside, I hope this is much closer to Origins. I loved that game and was quite upset about how terrible DA2 turned out.
I want to believe, but those multiplayer rumors don't make me optimistic at all. Still, it would be hard to make something as disappointing as Dragon Age 2.
In other news Obsidian just announced a kickstarter project for a traditional isometric RPG that sounds pretty good.
After DAII I know which title I'll be hedging my bets on. I wonder if we'll have another Diablo III/Torchlight 2 situation develop?
Either way I guess I could be said to be cautiously optimistic but I think even the fanboys would have to admit that whilst they are still a very, very good studio Bioware just aren't what they used to be.
After DAII I know which title I'll be hedging my bets on. I wonder if we'll have another Diablo III/Torchlight 2 situation develop?
Either way I guess I could be said to be cautiously optimistic but I think even the fanboys would have to admit that whilst they are still a very, very good studio Bioware just aren't what they used to be.
When I hear "we've been poring over blah blah blah and asking fans" I do have to wonder how much of that is "we' fucked up DA2 and we're completely out of ideas, so we're asking you to do our jobs"?
I think this report hits the nail on the had. DA3 will be like the words mentioned often in this report - lacking in specifics; another dull-as-dishwater EA middle-of-the-road travesty.
I think this report hits the nail on the had. DA3 will be like the words mentioned often in this report - lacking in specifics; another dull-as-dishwater EA middle-of-the-road travesty.
Last chance Bioware, last chance. And I mean it. DAII wasn't unplayable, but there was no reason for it to have been crapped out the way it was.
Wonder if they're spending all that time on development, or just holding off the release so they don't get accused of rushing it. Can't believe it's come to this, but no more Bioware preorders until it comes out and gets raves. (From fans, not reviewers.)
EA seems really incompetent right now.
They should really move on from franchises that which had really middling to bad sequels like Medal of Honor, Crysis, Army of Two, and Dragon Age II because no one is excited for them.
But they are just going to churn them out anyways, and will probably sell less than their predecessors (Crysis 2 and Medal of Honor didn't sell well to begin with) and probably cost John Riccitello his job, if SWTOR hasnt already done that.
They should really move on from franchises that which had really middling to bad sequels like Medal of Honor, Crysis, Army of Two, and Dragon Age II because no one is excited for them.
But they are just going to churn them out anyways, and will probably sell less than their predecessors (Crysis 2 and Medal of Honor didn't sell well to begin with) and probably cost John Riccitello his job, if SWTOR hasnt already done that.
As far as I'm concerned, Dragon Age ended at with the Warden.
Dragon Age 2 was just some bullshit story a grandpa was telling his grandson while gazing at the stars.
There is no force on Earth that could ever make me play a future Dragon Age ever again. Especially if Laidlaw is involved.
Dragon Age 2 was just some bullshit story a grandpa was telling his grandson while gazing at the stars.
There is no force on Earth that could ever make me play a future Dragon Age ever again. Especially if Laidlaw is involved.
Yes, support Tara's petition like SirNinjaFace.
Rename the game to Dragon Age III: Insertion!
Rename the game to Dragon Age III: Insertion!
I expect a total of eight armor and weapon sets for each class.
I also expect two or three will be available in-game, one set for each glass will be pre order dlc, the others will be locked for later dlc.
I also expect two or three will be available in-game, one set for each glass will be pre order dlc, the others will be locked for later dlc.
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"Why not just call it Dragon Age 3? Why the forgetable subtitle?"
They are probably trying to send a subtle message that it is more like origins. I remember one small number of people saying things like "This game was so rushed they couldn't even figure out a decent subtitle for the game." So it's probably a sly way to show to people that they aren't rushing this one by saying, "hey, look it has a subtitle too, like the one everyone likes"
They are probably trying to send a subtle message that it is more like origins. I remember one small number of people saying things like "This game was so rushed they couldn't even figure out a decent subtitle for the game." So it's probably a sly way to show to people that they aren't rushing this one by saying, "hey, look it has a subtitle too, like the one everyone likes"
with Divinity: Original Sin and all the other upcoming RPGs that are going back to the Baldurs Gate/Icewind Dale era i'm honestly not interested in Dragon Age 3. even after loving Origins.
with EAs push for online crap, Dragon Age 2's "quality", Old Republic etc. i honestly can't get excited for it.
with EAs push for online crap, Dragon Age 2's "quality", Old Republic etc. i honestly can't get excited for it.
We can only hope and pray that they take a look at Kickstarter, see all the projects that got massive funding as a top down tactical setup, like DA:Origins was, and realize that that's the game style to go rather than the bastardized version of DA 2.
"Last chance Bioware, last chance. And I mean it. DAII wasn't unplayable, but there was no reason for it to have been crapped out the way it was."
Yeah, seriously. If DA3 sucks, I'll probably just ignore future entries. I preordered DA2 because I loved DAO so much, but I seriously doubt I'll preorder DA3. I'll wait for reviews.
Yeah, seriously. If DA3 sucks, I'll probably just ignore future entries. I preordered DA2 because I loved DAO so much, but I seriously doubt I'll preorder DA3. I'll wait for reviews.
Inb4 Dragon age 3 is now going to be a free2play mmorpg.
I really hope they learned from dragon age 2 how not to make a dragon age game sure trying to modernize is not a bad idea on its own however dragon age 2 only stripped away they didn't add.
I really hope they learned from dragon age 2 how not to make a dragon age game sure trying to modernize is not a bad idea on its own however dragon age 2 only stripped away they didn't add.
I'm sure most people are scared of what EA is going to force in t his game like what they forced in Mass Effect.
"a massive world to explore"... with load screens every time I open a door or want to go to a different area of town?
I really, really, really hope they find a better way of dealing with loading new areas.
I really, really, really hope they find a better way of dealing with loading new areas.
@Joe Ess
Wow. So much misinformation here. Firstly, Crysis is Crytek's IP, not EA's (Crytek completely controls it, EA only serves as the publisher). Secondly, Crysis 2 sold over three million units. Not too shabby for a game noone was excited for.
You don't have a clue what you're talking about.
Wow. So much misinformation here. Firstly, Crysis is Crytek's IP, not EA's (Crytek completely controls it, EA only serves as the publisher). Secondly, Crysis 2 sold over three million units. Not too shabby for a game noone was excited for.
You don't have a clue what you're talking about.
"At the same time, we know we need new technology to truly make this vision become fully realized. And we've been working with DICE to make Frostbite 2 the foundation for the engine that is going to power Dragon Age III."
Sounds like they're holding it to be released with the X720/PS4
Sounds like they're holding it to be released with the X720/PS4
Will chief weaponry include such diverse elements as: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope, and nice red uniforms?
Mr. Floppyknickers: I would love for it to go back to DA:O style. I've bought the first two DAs release date but for this one I'm going to need to wait for some reviews and community feedback before I chance it. DAII was not awful, but as someone else said, there was no excuse for that kind of shoddiness from Bioware. We know they are capable of more.
After Obsidian put their 1.1 million dollar cards on the table with Project Eternity this already uphill battle for Bioware is now a widow's peak to restore the "Why should I give a damn?" feeling to RPG fans.
The thing is I only thought Dragon Age 1 was "okay", it successfully channeled that meaty RPG experience but only competently at best. DA3 has to do more than just 'be like DA1', it has to far surpass it else it will just be par for the course. Effectively I am saying they have to be looking to equal/top Mask of the Betrayer or just don't bother and so far I am expecting Bioware to choose that latter.
The thing is I only thought Dragon Age 1 was "okay", it successfully channeled that meaty RPG experience but only competently at best. DA3 has to do more than just 'be like DA1', it has to far surpass it else it will just be par for the course. Effectively I am saying they have to be looking to equal/top Mask of the Betrayer or just don't bother and so far I am expecting Bioware to choose that latter.
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