Dragon Age: Origins

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/17450

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From the maker of Mass Effect and Baldur’s Gate comes the dark fantasy epic Dragon Age: Origins.

You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of a legendary order of guardians. With the return of an ancient foe and the kingdom engulfed in civil war, you have been chosen by fate to unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all.

A Stunning World to Explore

* BioWare’s deepest universe to date with over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and scope of Mass Effect
* Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation
* An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style


Complex Moral Choices

* There are no easy choices
* Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different Origin Stories
* Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider to tell you what to do


Full Character Customization

* Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy
* Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else
* Shape your character’s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game


Engage in Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat

* Battle against massive and terrifying creatures
* Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills
* Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting spells that make enemies explode from within


BioWare...:ohno

[Crusader]

Me and my Xbox are looking forward to this game for quite a while... I hope it can finally fill the gap that Baldur's Gate has left. I just hope that the dialog will look as polished as in Mass Effect.

[D'Kor]

Well, having followed this production like a real nerd's nerd, this game should contend for Game of The Year. Though through sheer volume and massive following my bid is on MW2 but that's something else.

As far as I can tell DA Origins seems to pick up what could have been a great game in Two Worlds and has been shot with the steroid that is BioWare. Dialogue seems to be pretty robust on the scale that it does and will affect characters and decisions in the game, as for actual voice acting....it's BioWare..can't be too bad. Excited for it to come out too :D but I'm getting mine on the PS3. No Blood Dragon armor for me in Mass Effect 2 :( Which btw will be kicking ass within the first few months of 2010...

[Verse Dawnstrider]

Bioware can do no wrong in my eyes. If I have the money I plan to pick this up.

[Emelie Shadowstar]

The more I hear about this the more I think I'll be getting it. It looks like it'll be filled with eye candy which is great... and I generally have liked anything from BioWare that I've played so this seems like a safe bet.

But damn it...why does it have to come out in November? I'm supposed to be writing a novel that month. I don't need this AND Left 4 Dead 2 to distract me!

[Dasquian Belargic]

Hahaha I know. I think I'm going to get it once I'm paid, then leave it as a reward for myself November is over ;)

[Crusader]

This and Mass Effect are for after I have written my diploma.
My gaming plan right now is:
Finish all Activities in Saint's Row 2
Get some more Left4Dead Achievements on my Xbox
GTA Ballad for Gay Tony
maybe Fable 2 or finish the power gamer playthrough in Mass Effect
L4D 2
& Assassins Creed 2 is for Xmas this year :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Oh god I just read that Simon Templeman (aka Kain in Legacy of Kain) voices one of the characters in this (Teyrn Loghain) ... :3 :love

[Crusader]

^^NERD! :D
Tomorrow is launch!!!

[D'Kor]

Zomg this game is the shit! *No manson reference meant* How ever they did get it right with that song o_O

So far I'm impressed most of all by the main plot line. Some of it is a bit cliche but it doesn't feel like a repetition of the summers latest blockbuster which is nice for a change. Even caught me off guard with a few twists which is something. Support characters are, as per BioWare, colorful and enjoyable. For once I actually like the wing man, as opposed to how much I hated Carth, Atton, and ...whathisname..the pansy guy from Mass Effect. Pick it up.

[Yog]

I heard some awesome things about this game. I'll be sure to pick it up whenever it hits budget. :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am hoping to get it for Christmas.

[Jedi Master Carr]

i got it for Christmas and really enjoy it so far. I love the story and the character interaction, reminds me of KOTR.

[Crusader]

After 80 hours plus I ended the blight and defeated the darkspawn. This game is truly epic in scale. The only real complaint that I have got about this game is that it does not reach Mass Effect 2's perfection in gameplay and presentation.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I just started a new game as an elvish warrior, since I was completely lost as to what I was supposed to be doing in my save game from a while back - I love how different each play through feels!

EDIT: here's my current char! http://social.bioware.com/playerprofile.php?char_id=2659171&display=character&nid=2265336128&game=dragonage1_pc&persona_id=259123013

[Jedi Master Carr]

I enjoyed the game, the expansion was good, although not as epic. The sequel looks very different and a lot of fun.

[Morgan Evanar]

The sequel looks like they improved the combat and maybe the inventory and left everything else intact :D

[Crusader]

http://social.bioware.com/playerprofile.php?char_id=2661529&display=character&nid=2293477288&game=xbox&persona_id=206359276

This is my character after the full game unfortunately the game took away Starfang and my shield after completing it. So basicly my "sword of infinity+1" is missing.

[Rexe]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

Why am I only now discovering the joy of Zevran? :3

[Lykaios]

I just finished this puppy again in preparation for Dragon Age II. Can't wait to get my hands on it come Tuesday.

http://social.bioware.com/playerprofile.php?char_id=2799460&nid=2269582639&game=xbox&display=character&persona_id=660484

This is my last playthrough, my other 5 characters went the way of the dino when my xbox went ka-poot back in November :(

[Yog]

Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is today on sale for $10
http://store.steampowered.com/app/47810/

[Dasquian Belargic]

^ Money well spent! It's vastly superior to Dragon Age 2, also.