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Post by fylimar on Oct 28, 2017 17:20:56 GMT
Is this more RPG or is your PC simply walking through decisions the game has already made for you? I'd say it's more mass effect style in a way. The overall plot will end up in the same place (as it has too) but you can shape the character and how they treat people to an extent. The first game is only £12 now I think for all 5 episodes, which is about 12-15 hours gameplay. You don't really have much to lose, apart from a lot of tears. I recently started Life is strange and find it very interesting. Sadly I got spoiled by accident about What that art teacher really is. But then, he creeped me out anyway In answer to deadlydwarf : I would put it in the mystery cateogry, if I had to put it somehwhere. It's kind of unique imo
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 17:34:21 GMT
I recently started Life is strange and find it very interesting. Sadly I got spoiled by accident about *snip* Yeah I think it's best to do it knowing as little as possible about the game. Even knowing the main 'mechanic' is worth finding out about as you play, if possible. Anyway more DA:I tonight I think.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 18:24:42 GMT
Day 56: Noob Inquisitor Log - Solved sulky daddy issues with Fancy Pants. And I thought I wasn't good with my relatives when I declined being stuffed with a burnt blood pie for the sake of politeness. Some people want to turn their kids into blood pies. - Why do these pesky clerics always burn with the righteous need to accuse someone of heresy. First they were following me around muttering how they'll burn me at the stake, now they're stalking my loyal mages. - Borrowed a page out of the Empress book and mailed the Mayor over to Ferelden to let them solve his mess. - All right! There's an ancient Ferelden throne available with my name on it. Remind self to give finders more biscuits for the excellent job. - Outstanding! There's a new redheaded firecracker making herself at home in the undercroft. We'll get along just fine. Can't say the same for the blacksmith who was used to being the sole boss of the crafting stations. Approval meter: + 48 warm Lol at blood pie children. Does it take you a while to write these? These specific 10-15 liners, not too long - it can be as fast as ten, fifteen minutes unless I start re-arranging things or it's few lines now and the rest later, hard to measure. It's more of an immediate reaction to the game fragment. Sometimes I rearrange events for a few fragments to make it flow better. It's better when it's fresh in my mind right after I log off. Doing it later is harder. I don't know how Dorian forgave his dad. I've encouraged him to reconcile because I sensed that's what he would have been happier doing than walking out, but personally I wouldn't have gone within a mile radius of someone who'd have considered doing that to me.
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Post by melbella on Oct 28, 2017 19:00:21 GMT
Lol at blood pie children. Does it take you a while to write these? These specific 10-15 liners, not too long. It's more of an immediate reaction to the game fragment. Sometimes I rearrange events for a few fragments to make it flow better. It's better when it's fresh in my mind right after I log off. Doing it later is harder. I don't know how Dorian forgave his dad. I've encouraged him to reconcile because I sensed that's what he would have been happier doing than walking out, but personally I wouldn't have gone within a mile radius of someone who'd having considered doing that to me.
That was my reaction the first time I got that quest, and we did walk out. That was in my second game because the quest was initially bugged and never triggered in my first game.
Since then I've always gone the reconcile route, since it does seem like that's what he wants. Dragging him and Cole around together is heartbreaking.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 19:30:02 GMT
Is this more RPG or is your PC simply walking through decisions the game has already made for you? I'd say it's more mass effect style in a way. The overall plot will end up in the same place (as it has too) but you can shape the character and how they treat people to an extent. The first game is only £12 now I think for all 5 episodes, which is about 12-15 hours gameplay. You don't really have much to lose, apart from a lot of tears. Thanks again vonuber fylimar curious crow ! I may give it a try!
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 19:35:57 GMT
btw, that Bulwark of the True King with the Cousland's emblem in it, it's a personal retexture of yours or it's in the nexus or somewhere else? i've been looking but found nothing. Alas, I haven't learned how to mod yet. I think the shield you may have seen in one of my pics is something from the Improved Atmosphere mod. For the Cousland/Human Noble origin, you get some decent weapons and armor all branded as Cousland gear. Have you used Improved Atmosphere yet?
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Post by Curious Crow on Oct 28, 2017 19:55:03 GMT
Sexy trumpets do wonders for desire to play. No context will be given. But Hamin closed a big rift that was bugging Solas. Back in Skyhold he pondered on what to do and learned that he has in fact not slept with Dorian, so that decision is still around to bug me. Had a chat with Leliana, then accidentally had a talk with her again while trying to snoop on her notes. Most people would treat their dogs with more kindness, but Dogs do not put Ferelden towns in the hands of a Tevinter Magisters. And if they did they'd be put down. So think about that before you whine about the conscription. >:C Was wondering what happened to Blackwall and found out when Hamin decided to rest his buns for a bit. And now he's back and free of most obligations other than keeping people from breaking Hamin's pretty nose. Decided to say hi to Josie and Hamin decided to complain over the mage speech. So Josie dragged him to his quarters to talk him down. And also asked if they could be a thing, but currently Hamin is planning to retire into the woods for a year or so after his servitute is finished, and her fine dress wont survive that. Granted paperwork will wreck his plan, but they didn't know that. So they parted as friends. Helped Cullen with his Samson issues and realized I might have been playing an even older save than I imagined. Which means Sutherland might be able to finish his quests without dying. Score! But first, getting Qunari buns of the Coast to keep them from distracting the game. Then learned about Cullen's cold turkeys. Looks like somebody doesn't want to lick his lyrium vial. But each to their own. Learned another benefit of being early in the story >:3 Not going that route with Bull with Hamin, but still nice to have a save state over there since my other ones are gone. And ended my session there for now. And for a more useful tidbit, if you use tumblr and are not shy like me, then this site might be helpful in learning how to mod. dragonagemods.tumblr.com/
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 20:01:14 GMT
btw, that Bulwark of the True King with the Cousland's emblem in it, it's a personal retexture of yours or it's in the nexus or somewhere else? i've been looking but found nothing. Alas, I haven't learned how to mod yet. I think the shield you may have seen in one of my pics is something from the Improved Atmosphere mod. For the Cousland/Human Noble origin, you get some decent weapons and armor all branded as Cousland gear. Have you used Improved Atmosphere yet? No, never tried, i have plenty of mods, and a lot of them conflict with improved atmosphere, so no, really never tried that mod, though i heard it's good but sometimes messy too.
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Post by deadlydwarf on Oct 28, 2017 20:57:09 GMT
Alas, I haven't learned how to mod yet. I think the shield you may have seen in one of my pics is something from the Improved Atmosphere mod. For the Cousland/Human Noble origin, you get some decent weapons and armor all branded as Cousland gear. Have you used Improved Atmosphere yet? No, never tried, i have plenty of mods, and a lot of them conflict with improved atmosphere, so no, really never tried that mod, though i heard it's good but sometimes messy too. Improved Atmosphere is one you should try. If you're careful, you can minimize mod conflicts with IA. It adds a lot of new gear; if nothing else, your GW will never be poor. You frequently end up with more armor sets than you can handle and thus, can sell them for money. Look over the mod description, then download it and look at the detailed directions on how to use it. The modder understood that tastes may vary and some of the changes he put in might not please everyone. You can thus, accept some of his changes while rejecting others.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 21:21:24 GMT
No, never tried, i have plenty of mods, and a lot of them conflict with improved atmosphere, so no, really never tried that mod, though i heard it's good but sometimes messy too. Improved Atmosphere is one you should try. If you're careful, you can minimize mod conflicts with IA. It adds a lot of new gear; if nothing else, your GW will never be poor. You frequently end up with more armor sets than you can handle and thus, can sell them for money. Look over the mod description, then download it and look at the detailed directions on how to use it. The modder understood that tastes may vary and some of the changes he put in might not please everyone. You can thus, accept some of his changes while rejecting others. I see, nice to know, i'll keep it in mind, a try can't hurt.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 22:03:13 GMT
I spectated my kiddo finish off the werewolves quest - she achieved a peaceful resolution. I tried not to backseat drive, but I pointed out the spells that will interrupt the werewolves that are disabling her crew members and explained how to focus fire on the bosses. She went to the Mage tower next, and she just loves switching the forms, mouse most of all. So far she got three, and really like the maze exploration. I gave her the walk through to refer to, because frankly I use it myself on that portion of the game, lol. She’s starting appreciate Wynne’s healing set, and remembering the spells. So, yep, I am indirectly playing DAO.
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Post by vonuber on Oct 28, 2017 22:08:49 GMT
Tonight, Calistyn killed some Red Templars and closed some Rifts. Sigh. Oh, and found some more shit for Blackwall. Who then, for some reason, decided to talk to us. "I know! I'm actually here Sera! Blackwall on the goooooooooooooooo!" "No Sera, I have no idea why he is here either." Definitely Prothean. Foosh. Fun fact. I'm actually dead, and Sera, who is on fire, is reviving me. Broken game, 2/10. Someone forget to finish the level. Broken game, 1/10. This fight was pretty tough, it didn't help that Blackwall is a useless twazzock. Where's Cassandra when you need her, eh? "We need to talk. 1) You are staying in the stables. 2) Here's your junk. 3) Seriously, A TATTOO?? A FUCKING BRACELET?? Have you not played Season 1??" "..." "Summary: Never again are you coming along. It's either Iron Bull or Cassandra." "What's wrong with a bracelet? And I never even got the option to kiss her, or hold her hand. And Max didn't kiss Chloe" *Disgusted noise*
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 22:10:09 GMT
I spectated my kiddo finish off the werewolves quest - she achieved a peaceful resolution. I tried not to backseat drive, but I pointed out the spells that will interrupt the werewolves that are disabling her crew members and explained how to focus fire on the bosses. She went to the Mage tower next, and she just loves switching the forms, mouse most of all. So far she got three, and really like the maze exploration. I gave her the walk through to refer to, because frankly I use it myself on that portion of the game, lol. She’s starting appreciate Wynne’s healing set, and remembering the spells. So, yep, I am indirectly playing DAO. It's the best feeling hovering over someone's shoulder to observe their choices.
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Post by Psychevore on Oct 28, 2017 23:31:07 GMT
Tomorrow morning I'll talk to everyone and all that, unlock specializations and then the game can really start. Also seems I'll be able to keep Dorian easily. I don't think his approval registered properly, he should be at -47 now and definetly leave, but oh well. All the better for me, all human, all noble party all game long. Cassandra may try to keep us from being pompous, but we all know she won't succeed. It could also be that during In Hushed Whispers you do gather approval/disapproval with Dorian for saying certain things, but it isn't shown on screen.
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Post by fylimar on Oct 29, 2017 7:31:11 GMT
Jyoti helped Isabella dealing with Castillon today. Which means fighting first through all the hordes in the different parts of the city, because you have to cross Hightown, Lowtown and the Docks at night, which is the most annoying part of that quest. Jyoti killed Castillon despite Isabella wanted to make a deal. In the end, Isa did understand and she and Jyoti did get an item again. Now the group is looking for some mystery concerning Gamlens Wallop mallet. Devious look
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Post by vit246 on Oct 29, 2017 7:47:59 GMT
No idea, not got that far yet What I mean is use it to actually stake out new lands under the guise of the inquisition; have them in important roles and locations. Actually get them on an equal footing. There are no "new" lands other than the Arbor Wilds. Perhaps the southwest of Orlais. I have an idea. Preserve all three Gaspard, Briala, and Celene, and let them fight and drive the empire into chaos. The chaos should kill and drive away many humans from the Dales. The elves will then move into the unoccupied Dales. Chaos is a ladder to success.
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Post by Curious Crow on Oct 29, 2017 8:39:40 GMT
Which means fighting first through all the hordes in the different parts of the city, because you have to cross Hightown, Lowtown and the Docks at night, which is the most annoying part of that quest Back when I played the game more, the first order of business in each act was always to clean the streets with gang blood. Think it took three sweeps for each neighborhood, but the feeling of walking un-assaulted in the night was amazing.
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Post by Rascoth on Oct 29, 2017 9:31:26 GMT
Which means fighting first through all the hordes in the different parts of the city, because you have to cross Hightown, Lowtown and the Docks at night, which is the most annoying part of that quest Back when I played the game more, the first order of business in each act was always to clean the streets with gang blood. Think it took three sweeps for each neighborhood, but the feeling of walking un-assaulted in the night was amazing. Yes! This. Plus random loot gathering. After that I was free to do quests
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Post by fylimar on Oct 29, 2017 12:40:43 GMT
Back when I played the game more, the first order of business in each act was always to clean the streets with gang blood. Think it took three sweeps for each neighborhood, but the feeling of walking un-assaulted in the night was amazing. Yes! This. Plus random loot gathering. After that I was free to do quests And Curious Crow : I will keep that in mind for my next playthrough. I tend to forget those pescy bandits, until the next group comes attacking
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 13:07:02 GMT
Today I was all confused about the events. I talked to Varric in Inq. He referred to a story how he and Hawke got trapped in the same prison as Cory. It supposedly happened during those ten years he was at Kirkwall. For the life of me, I cannot remember at all doing this quest in DA2 where the party would have to escape some prison.
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Post by Curious Crow on Oct 29, 2017 13:08:45 GMT
Today I was all confused about the events. I talked to Varric in Inq. He referred to a story how he and Hawke got trapped in the same prison as Cory. It supposedly happened during those ten years he was at Kirkwall. For the life of me, I cannot remember at all doing this quest in DA2 where the party would have to escape some prison. He's referring to the Legacy DLC in DA2.
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Post by phoray on Oct 29, 2017 13:10:13 GMT
Today I was all confused about the events. I talked to Varric in Inq. He referred to a story how he and Hawke got trapped in the same prison as Cory. It supposedly happened during those ten years he was at Kirkwall. For the life of me, I cannot remember at all doing this quest in DA2 where the party would have to escape some prison. indeed. It was one of the DLC players recomended to you in your DA2 thread. I even added that DAI was very confusing for me because I hadn't played it. I was like, "Why is my Hawke saying she's responsbile for Cory Doofus when we've never met?"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 13:19:12 GMT
@curious Thanks. That seems like a vital information to exclude. phoray Ah gocha - those were pretty much my thoughts. This makes it sounds like a glorified side quest. It's strange how something so important to the story wouldn't be included in the main story line, but I guess they're trying to present it as a separate game to make money from it. Another question though, is it like the Awakening or those other short spin offs like Leli Song and Witch Hunt?
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Post by Catilina on Oct 29, 2017 13:27:04 GMT
@curious Thanks. That seems like a vital information to exclude. phoray Ah gocha - those were pretty much my thoughts. This makes it sounds like a glorified side quest. It's strange how something so important to the story wouldn't be included in the main story line, but I guess they're trying to present it as a separate game to make money from it. Another question though, is it like the Awakening or those other short spin offs like Leli Song and Witch Hunt? The Legacy is very important DLC. This is Hawke's reason to coming to the Inquisition because s/he knows Corypheus.
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Post by Curious Crow on Oct 29, 2017 13:39:36 GMT
Another question though, is it like the Awakening or those other short spin offs like Leli Song and Witch Hunt? In my opinion it's like Witch Hunt if you could activate it at pretty much any point in the story and your companions were the main game crew instead of extras. Thematically it's like a fairly long dungeon romp, but it has a bunch of neat banter and the option to spend more time with the surviving sibling if you want to. And I guess Coryfish was there somewhere as well.
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