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SuperCheats.com Unoffical Dragon Age: Origins Guide http://www.supercheats.com/guides/dragon-age:-origins Check back for updates, videos and comments for this guide. Dragon Age: Origins Guide Unofficial Guide by Chris Boots-Faubert for SuperCheats.com In an interview with polygamia.pl, Bioware online producer Fernando Melo provided some insight into the game and the comparisons that were being made online and in the gaming press with the company's other games: “Dragon Age was always thought of as a a successor to Baldur's Gate, there were many things that we wanted to transfer from there, and part of that is what we enjoy about that kind of game, the combat system, pause and play tactics, party members, these things are the core of the game, and it doesn't translate as well to an action game. But it depends on the kind of gamer that you are. You can totally play it without pausing as well, but on the PC you have a lot more advantage, a lot more incentive to use pause and play and more tactics than you would on the console.” You might expect that as an action game, being compared to the other smash-hit Bioware title, Mass Effect, is a given - and strictly from a technical viewpoint, that makes a lot of sense - but if you are expecting the play experience to be on-par with that title, you may be in for a surprise! There is a much greater depth to the experience in Dragon Age over Mass Effect, and it is evident that great care was taken to build upon the experiences that the company had with Mass Effect and improve upon it as the same dynamics were applied to Dragon Age, with great effectiveness. According to the manual that comes with the game: "Dragon Age: Origins is a modern re-imagination of an epic party-based fantasy role-playing game, dense with story and tactical combat." This is a pretty accurate assessment - though it does not quite do justice to the intensity and scope of the game. It is massive in its content and unique variations in story line, and immersion in the story is very easy to experience. There is a subtle flavor to your interaction with the characters you encounter in the game that encourages the development of a moral identity for your avatar that succeeds in making it a personal experience where other games fail. There are six unique story lines - called Origins - that you can experience, based upon the race and origin of your avatar. In most RPG games these different origins would be a simple rehashing of the same basic story - but that is not the case here. Each origin line is unique, contains original plot material, and quests that appear only in that origin story. This is in my opinion a brilliant approach and is the kernel through which your attachment and empathy for your avatar begins. If video games were listed in a restaurant menu format, a lot of games would fill the appetizer sections, and still more would populate the dessert section - Dragon Age: Origins however would have to be listed in the "All-You-Can-Eat don't plan on doing anything for a week" section. Borrowing from the stuffed shirts who write wine reviews, I might add: "This game displays an underlying characteristic of adventure with noticeable hints of blood, valor, and rage. It presents to the palate in a very entertaining manner, yet stays with you long after you turn off your console in exhaustion and often makes its way into your dreams at night. I give it a 10.0 out of 10.0!" page 4 / 145
SuperCheats.com Unoffical Dragon Age: Origins Guide http://www.supercheats.com/guides/dragon-age:-origins Check back for updates, videos and comments for this guide. Character Generation If you have played RPG type games in the past than you already know how important the process of creating your character can be because the choices that you make in the process are not just cosmetic! You tweak the stats and skills in the creation process, settings that can determine whether or not you can create potions, poisons, or even when you can start wearing better armor and using better weapons. In short, this is a process that often has an immediate and meaningful impact on your gaming experience - and unfortunately only works best when you already understand what your immediate needs are going to be in the game! Because of that, this section is probably the most important for you to read if you have yet to play the game, because it will help you in making decisions that may well flavor your ultimate impressions of game play, the story, and your overall satisfaction with the experience. It is not rocket science, but making some decisions early on can have a measurable impact later in the game. Consider for a moment that your character represents you in the game - call it your Avatar - and to really enjoy the game you should have a connection to it, one that satisfies you, because you are going to be spending a big chunk of time with it. Ideally you should want to take your time, play around with the settings, and make a toon that appeals to you, but that will require you to actually play through - at a minimum - the origin story several times, using different settings. Since it takes anywhere from an hour to two to do that just once, that may not be the ideal solution for you. To help you make informed choices so that you can jump right into the game, this section covers the character creation process in some detail, and highlights a few of the choices that may be more helpful to you. While the origin stories are all different, there are several common points to creating characters for the game that are essentially the same: - Gender - Race - Class - Background - Gender: Male or Female Sex does not appear to play any particular role in the game as far as character effectiveness is concerned - I tried both male and female and did not see a difference in combat, stat performance, or skills. Having said that, you should be aware that there are Achievements/Trophies in the game that are dependent upon the sex of your character - because they involve romancing specific characters that you recruit into your party. If you want to obtain those Achievements / Trophies, you are going to have to play the opposite gender, so you may want to bare that in mind as you plan out your play or re-play strategies. - Race: Human, Elf, or Dwarf What you choose will have a decided impact upon how you play the game and your game experience and you will certainly re-play the game as a different race later, so if you are making your first character on your first play-through, just pick what you like best for now. - Class: Warrior, Mage, or Rogue While the first two selections have some impact, the third, Class, has a very obvious impact on how you play the game and what your experience will be. Give each class some thought before you make your decision and jump into the game! Warrior is going to be predominantly hack-and-slash, using a variety of weapons and weapon styles to do damage. Magic is not part of the Warrior's skills set, though some magic stats are important because they do effect how well potions and magic items will work on you. If you like wading in and getting a little blood on your armor, Warrior is page 5 / 145
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