[Game] Dragon Age 2

[EvilAmericanMan]

That's how it was in the original, only they didn't have the repetitive line.

They also need to fix the rogue fight animations. Currently all you see is "STAB STAB STAB STAB" when they are fighting. Looks so stupid.

 

[DraKon2k]

Now after having finished with ME2 DLC and DA2 demo I can't wait for this game to release, BioWare's games are just always so awesome.

 

[Nimsky]

I've never played DA but if DA2 is more of an action-RPG like ME then that's only a good thing IMO. I'm not a fan of micromanagement.

 

[SiC-Disaster]

I've never played DA but if DA2 is more of an action-RPG like ME then that's only a good thing IMO. I'm not a fan of micromanagement.

You mean like Vegas was to the Rainbow Six series? Heretic.

 

[Nimsky]

Don't know if that's the right way to see it. ME is a very good game. One of the reasons why it appeals to me is because it's an action-RPG rather than a hardcore micromanagement RPG. So for me, making it more of an action RPG would be a step in the right direction.

I can understand if people don't like the change, though. But why not appreciate both? RPG-lite is fun too, if not more fun.

But ignore me, I've never played DA, nor the DA2 demo.

 

[Fedorov]

I've played both, and I share Nim's opinion here. I like the more action oriented game. I didn't notice that much change tho (IMO, it should have gone even more into action, controlling your own movements and hits like in an Elder Scrolls)

If I want to go for a real hardcore RPG challenge, I'd play Icewind Dale II anyway, there you can even make your entire squad, import portraits, write their backgrounds and all that.

 

[[-project.rattus-]]

If I want to go for a real hardcore RPG challenge, I'd play Icewind Dale II anyway, there you can even make your entire squad, import portraits, write their backgrounds and all that.

Try Baldurs Gate for hardcore RPGing. Icewind Dale was the more action rpg like AD&D game series back then.

 

[EvilAmericanMan]

I wonder what it is with Bioware and both futuristic special ops strike teams AND ancient swordfighting masters that only 3 or 4 of them work together directly at one time?

:IS2::IS2::IS2:

 

[SiC-Disaster]

But why not appreciate both? RPG-lite is fun too, if not more fun.

My point is that DA was not RPG-lite, therefor DA2 should also not be RPG-lite. Much like Vegas could probably be a nice 'tactical-lite' game but carrying the R6 name it's just a no-no.
I wouldnt mind Bioware making a light RPG every now and then but dont call it Dragon Age 2 because as such it completely sucks.

 

[[-project.rattus-]]

My point is that DA was not RPG-lite, therefor DA2 should also not be RPG-lite. Much like Vegas could probably be a nice 'tactical-lite' game but carrying the R6 name it's just a no-no.
I wouldnt mind Bioware making a light RPG every now and then but dont call it Dragon Age 2 because as such it completely sucks.

I have to say I haven't played the demo yet, but I have to say that combat doesn't define an RPG for me. There are very good RPGs with action combat (Gothic series for example, or Jade Empire), and there are very good rpgs with tactical combat (Like the original Realms of Arcania games or Baldurs Gate).

For me, a RPG is about the story (and the choices you can make and how they affect it) and the characters. And those two are things that cannot be judged by the demo or the trailers.

So i for one still got my hopes up for DA2 being a good, engaging RPG.

 

[Shepherd]

Call of Dragon Age 2: Autoattack Warfare Extended DLC Edition

Oh Bioware, how the mighty have fallen.

 

[DraKon2k]

Call of Dragon Age 2: Autoattack Warfare Extended DLC Edition

Oh Bioware, how the mighty have fallen.

Sorry but

 

[SiC-Disaster]

Ofcourse combat doesnt define the RPG but that still doesnt mean that the combat in a sequel needs a complete do-over to something more simplistic.
I like all kinds of RPG's, and Gothic is easily my favourite RPG EVER, and it is very different to DA in every possible way.
But my argument still stands. I simply do not approve of sequals doing things drastically different from their predecessors. A good sequal should be the same game as the original, but bigger and better, with improvements.

My idea of the perfect sequal would be Rogue Spear to the original Rainbow Six, which added stuff like leaning, proper sniper support, replay functions, extra gamemodes like terrorist hunt, etc. Everything else was still the same as the original, and it KEPT the strength of that original game because of it, but ADDED to it a whole lot more depth.
Much like ROHOS seems to be doing right now, with adding bullet penetration, different types of arty that can be called in, and all the other new features while still retaining the strengths of the original RO.
Now THAT's a proper sequal. DA2 just doesnt seem to do it that way, and i simply cant approve of that.

 

[DraKon2k]

The thing is you don't get to decide what the sequel should be like, it's the developers product and property so they can do whatever they think what's right, and after having played DA:O + all DLC and DA2 demo you are extremely exaggerating.

 

[SheepDip]

I have to say I much preferred DA:O's combat system. It just feels better.

I hope there are at least a few improvements to this current system - and regardless I'm sure the game will be enjoyable.

 

[Shepherd]

What is just plain bizarre is Bioware getting the Molyneux syndrome more with every game and at the same time they are being hailed for "going back to the roots". The only thing they are getting better at is marketing.

 

[Dcode]

They are turning into a factory.

 

[Shepherd]

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[Dcode]

lol whatever...

 

[DraKon2k]

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