Dragon Age: Origins

[joemac]

I read something about it, and it said that the PC version was head and shoulders above the console version. I guess the graphics are just so-so on consoles, but they are really nice on the PC. Plus you have the toolbar like someone else mentioned.

[SmootsDaddy89]

Well it's been in development for something like 6 years. They probably planned on releasing it for the original xbox hahaha.

[Sultan33g]

Well it's been in development for something like 6 years. They probably planned on releasing it for the original xbox hahaha.

lol my pc is garbage when it comes to playing video games...so I have to play it on my 360...lets hope it is good enough

[natty]

thats cool...how is the dialogue and story with the characters?

All great. You really jump right in to the story and it feels quite epic.

I read something about it, and it said that the PC version was head and shoulders above the console version. I guess the graphics are just so-so on consoles, but they are really nice on the PC. Plus you have the toolbar like someone else mentioned.

I don't really worry about graphics that much. I'm the kind of guy that will turn everything down at first then maybe come back and tweak it later.

The toolbar is what's essential. I'm only level 8 or so and already have every slot filled. I'd imagine it would be frustrating playing with only 4 abilities quickly accessible.

[Guild]

I bought it on the third. I have only played as a Human Noble Warrior and it's been pretty fun. Just beat Redcliffe last night and I am headed to the mages tower to take care of things there shortly. (After I am done on the Huddle for today)

[WildBill559]

-It has some free roaming, you just have to wait a while. Even then, there isn't a lot of it. Just check around the cities like you normally would. Instead of guild quest lines they have missions that you can do for different groups. I came across missions for an assassin guild last night, but did not do any. For the main quest, you pick the order that you do things like Mass Effect. It doesn't feel like you are locked down to a path.

-Stone Prisoner DLC comes with all new copies of the game and it's not post-game content. Unlocking Shale early is highly recommended. He has all the dialogue as the others. You can change his defenses by swapping out resistance crystals and he's even got a ranged ability, so he's better than I expected. His story is pretty cool. My group is now Rogue, Morrigan (Shapeshfter with Heal), Alistair (Warrior Templar) and Shale.

[PanthersFanNY]

There are a lot of complaints about the graphics but I have no problem with them.

Even if the graphics are short of your expectations, however, the storyline is good enough by far to make up for it.

The dialog interaction reminds me of KOTOR. Party members will talk, share opinions, etc.

My party is Myself (warrior), Alistair, Morrigan, and the Dog.

[stankowalski]

There are a lot of complaints about the graphics but I have no problem with them.

Even if the graphics are short of your expectations, however, the storyline is good enough by far to make up for it.

The dialog interaction reminds me of KOTOR. Party members will talk, share opinions, etc.

My party is Myself (warrior), Alistair, Morrigan, and the Dog.

Graphics are over rated. Story and gameplay is all that really matters. Nice graphics are just icing on the cake.

[N1kkadeemuz]

spoiler: Wynne is in the mage tower: the tower is taken over by abominations, you have to go through a lot of crap, I'm still going through it atm. Alistair is my warrior and Leliana is the rogue(bard). I chose not to use Morrigan because she'll generally disagree with the other 2. I think the group I have now will all agree with 'good' decisions. If you want a evil type character then Morrigan would fit right in.

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When you go to Haven to find the sacred ashes, Sten asks to fight you. After you woop his ass he's falls right in line, I think he even sends you some approval. In mine Sten is a beast and I pair him with Shale and Zenuvan (sp), i'm a mage.

[Miaoww]

I read something about it, and it said that the PC version was head and shoulders above the console version. I guess the graphics are just so-so on consoles, but they are really nice on the PC. Plus you have the toolbar like someone else mentioned.

The control system is why the PC version is head and shoulders above the console version. The controls work on the console, but nowhere near as well as they do on the PC.

[Guild]

The control system is why the PC version is head and shoulders above the console version. The controls work on the console, but nowhere near as well as they do on the PC.

PC >>>>>> Console

[stankowalski]

Just bought the game and I am installing it now.

And yes, RPG's are much better on the PC which is why I bought the PC version instead of the 360 version. Not to mention it's 10 bucks cheaper.

[natty]

When you go to Haven to find the sacred ashes, Sten asks to fight you. After you woop his ass he's falls right in line, I think he even sends you some approval. In mine Sten is a beast and I pair him with Shale and Zenuvan (sp), i'm a mage.

I've switch out my rogue for Sten now after getting overwelmed so many times. He's really good as long as you keep him pounding on off targets. I was too focused on healing and surviving and neglected damage.

Now I have Alister with some good armor and Sten, Morrigan and myself blasting away. I still haven't found Shale, the best info I get is 'Honnleath is a troubled, darkspawn-infested village in Ferelden'.

[WildBill559]

-There is some ridiculous heavy armor doing the quest that gets the elves on board. It's tier 6 and requires 38 strength though. I'm gonna get that on Alistair as soon as possible. There is also some sweet rogue armor there as well.

-Natty, you shouldn't struggle finding Shale. If you used the code and enabled the DLC, you'll find his quest listed under "Premium" in your journal. If you purchased Warden's Keep, it'll be in the same place. If you have both, the description mentioning a merchant is the one for Shale. He gives you a free item and sends you in the direction to use it.

-Scratch what I said about free roaming. I was confused thinking I was outside of a town, it was just a zone. You can't literally free roam from city to city like on the map. With that said, it still doesn't feel like a linear game. It's like free roaming of the map with fast travel. Not an issue for me, I'd put this in the same category as the graphic concern.