Development Info Dragon Age 2 loses Auto-Attack

[Jason]

Tags: BioWare; Dragon Age 2

<p><a href="http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/141/index/6395493&amp;lf=8" target="_blank">This might not be relevant</a> to our collective concerns as there's no such thing as a console-owning Codexer (ahem), but it's amusing all the same.</p>
<blockquote>Auto-attack option for consoles was added in to the games late in the development cycle after the initial certification build was sent. The auto-attack functionality was sent to be added to the game for testing and approval. This was why staff said it was in game.<br /><br />Due to an error during mastering, the auto-attack file was omitted during manufacture.<br /><br />We apologize for this. It was meant to be in game, but it is not currently in the console versions. We are working on how best to distribute this to console users. When we have information, we will let everyone know.</blockquote>
<p><br /><em>Thanks to BeholderX for assuming I enjoy posting DA2 news</em></p>
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[racofer]

So they must keep mashing the A button, if I understand it correctly?

Wasn't that the original game premise? I fail to see how that is an issue.

 

[FaChoi]

motherfucking goat raping cock sucking fucks

My thumb after 1 miliion button presses

wait... all I did was press x.... so press x to auto attack- boil the kettle- return congratulations you win

 

[XenomorphII]

After reading the title I half expected it to be about the PC version having auto attack removed because there were not as many buttons pushed resulting in less awesome happening.

 

[DragoFireheart]

This was done to ensure that awesome will always happen on the console versions.

 

[Micmu]

We are working on how best to distribute this to console users. When we have information, we will let everyone know.

$9.99 DLC, of course.

 

[BLOBERT]

BROS LOLLOLLL YOU ARE FALLING FOR BIOWARES COCKTEASES GOBBLE IT UP

BIOWARE MAKES A STATEMENT LIKE THIS SO THE PC AUDIENCE THINKS THEY ARE ALL SOO SO SMART AND CONTINUE TO SUCK DOWN THE SAME LOAD AS CONSOLETARDS BUT FEEL REAL SUPERIOR ABOUT IT

LOLLOLOLLOL

 

[Xor]

Quality assurance? What's that?

 

[GarfunkeL]

I wonder if anyone is retarded enough to believe that explanation.

 

[waywardOne]

wow. or should i say "WoW".

 

[ortucis]

I wonder if anyone is retarded enough to believe that explanation.

Um.

 

[4too]

Codex DNA Analysis

Codex DNA Analysis




DA-2 parentage, BG the real daddy? Hands on fondling indicates oblique origins.

So they must keep mashing the A button, if I understand it correctly?

Wasn't that the original game premise? I fail to see how that is an issue.

... My thumb after 1 miliion button presses :Cry: ...

After extensive 'classic gameplay' examination, the one, the true, *action* rpg heritage of DA-2 ...

raises it's pulsing, 'cigar is sometimes NOT a cigar', head.

The real rpg is Jotstick, a.k.a. Phallic, larping.

With just a dash of panache of dating SIM ... to season the raw T and A.

The marketers are right. Yes indeed, some people in this internet age WILL pay for porn!





4too

 

[turn_based_fanboy]

I suggest 5$ DLC for that functionality

 

[Jezal_k23]

WRONG THREAD.

That is hilarious though.

 

[VentilatorOfDoom]

I too fail to see the issue. To get a true feeling of how visceral the combat is one needs to mash the button anyway.

 

[Scream Phoenix]

 

[Kaanyrvhok]

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic ... /6395493/5

It took five pages before someone asked whats on my mind.

Why would something like this be added that late to the development? They can't possibly have thought mandatory button spamming was as "awesome" as their so-called marketing tries to imply.

 

[Pika-Cthulhu]

Patching for XBOX will require online access correct? Online access that you purchase through Microsoft. Buy the game, forced to get online to update the game because it shipped as an alpha build.

Fucking gold!

Really fucking amateur release by Bioware here, really fucking amateur. One would think this is their first fucking game. Also, in before Volly *shrug*

Editing this in.

Press a button, something Awesome happens. White damage is Awesome! PRESS IT LOTS FOR MAXIMUM AWESOME!!!

I think I have to concur, that DA2 is the best thing to happen around here for a long time, such a fucking amateur job from an allegedly AAA Dev being released like this, its a fucking goldmine of hilarity. The thing that brings me back to earth with a shuddering crash is, the Biofans, they really bring this entire farce into a horrifying reality shock, they love the changes, they excuse the developers, they happily eat the shit being dumped on them, and they clamour for more.

They are the new gamers, they are a reflection of what the new demographic will be targeting. The land whale sofa cows, the twilight gamers, the cowadoody kids, the new shallow generation will be the next target, and such a broad target it is. Do you know what the lowest common denominator is? 1. The ronriest number.

 

[l3loodAngel]

I too fail to see the issue. To get a true feeling of how visceral the combat is one needs to mash the button anyway.

I almost died laughing... Awesome FTW!

 

[commie]

They leave out this 'feature' for the consoles. They leave out high res textures for the PC version. They leave out the RPG bits. What a fucking shambles.

 

[Xor]

Patching for XBOX will require online access correct? Online access that you purchase through Microsoft. Buy the game, forced to get online to update the game because it shipped as an alpha build.

Fucking gold!

That's not all. Patches for the 360 (and I assume the PS3) have to go through Microsoft's (and Sony's) QA department before they can be released, which apparently can take a long time. The patch also can't be above a certain size, and there are other random restrictions. So even if they manage to get the patch together in short order, it'll probably be a few months before they can deploy it.

 

[Kaanyrvhok]

Patching for XBOX will require online access correct? Online access that you purchase through Microsoft. Buy the game, forced to get online to update the game because it shipped as an alpha build.

Fucking gold!

Really fucking amateur release by Bioware here, really fucking amateur. One would think this is their first fucking game. Also, in before Volly *shrug*

Editing this in.

Press a button, something Awesome happens. White damage is Awesome! PRESS IT LOTS FOR MAXIMUM AWESOME!!!

I think I have to concur, that DA2 is the best thing to happen around here for a long time, such a fucking amateur job from an allegedly AAA Dev being released like this, its a fucking goldmine of hilarity. The thing that brings me back to earth with a shuddering crash is, the Biofans, they really bring this entire farce into a horrifying reality shock, they love the changes, they excuse the developers, they happily eat the shit being dumped on them, and they clamour for more.

They are the new gamers, they are a reflection of what the new demographic will be targeting. The land whale sofa cows, the twilight gamers, the cowadoody kids, the new shallow generation will be the next target, and such a broad target it is. Do you know what the lowest common denominator is? 1. The ronriest number.

That level of access is free on the 360. You know come to think of it how can they have a manufacturing fail on both the 360 and the PS 3. How can it be the same file. This was on purpose. I think EA has more to do with it than Bioware. Not to let Bioware off the hook but EA lives off of the uninformed. I agree with you. This will wake a lot of people up. The console version will be a joke. The fast combat combined with having to bang just to watch animations will turn people off of button mashing.

 

[DraQ]

We are working on how best to distribute this to console users.

$9.99 DLC, of course.

This.

 

[Kashrlyyk]

On page 21 of this thread: (http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic ... 6395493/21) read what GulfWarVet reports about game magazine reviews. They went from merely sucking cock to massive deepthroats.

GulfWarVet wrote...

well so far 3 UK mags have published reviews and not one mentions Auto attack as being in game.

Fromm Eurogamer

In combat this manifests as a more real-time experience. Every basic attack is now triggered by a button press rather than the activate-and-watch method of old. To begin with, it feels weird. Mashing the A button over and over is quite clearly Not RPG.

But as with all things Dragon Age, the wisdom in the change becomes clearer over time. Once you've added some extra ability shortcuts to your battle menu the tactical nature shimmies into focus.

The shift to a more immediate combat style allows you to react quickly to the field. Every sword swing, every arrow fired, every spell unleashed is now at your command, and it can't help but make the fights feel more visceral and satisfying – especially when you're able to explode enemies into bloody chunks.

The fact there's no way of going back to the old method suggests Bioware has no patience for those who insist on keeping the status quo. You can still use the radial menu to pause the action and hop from character to character, but combat is too fast and frantic for this to ever feel natural. As a tactical combat tool it's past its sell-by date, and you end up getting used to the new style by default.

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From gaminformer

The biggest change from the first game is the combat. No longer trying to straddle the fence between tactical and action-focused systems, Dragon Age II gives itself over entirely to fast-paced, responsive battles. This drastic departure from the original formula is bound to upset purists, but it suits the game well. Throwing down a non-stop barrage of spells and weapon techniques is empowering, and since you aren’t just issuing commands and waiting for their execution, the action feels more immediate. Don’t expect this sensation right away, though; you’ll have to play for several hours before you have enough abilities to keep combat interesting. In the early stages, you’ll burn through your meager skills and then mash the attack button while you wait for them to recharge. I promise, it gets better. By the time you’re wiping out your opposition before they even hit your front lines, it all seems worth it.einformer

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From nowgamer

Those returning to the Dragon Age series will see changes – beyond the visuals – immediately. Combat is now far more responsive, with a press of the attack button equating to an attack from your character.

Pause, instruct, cast, strategise - it's all still in here.
No longer is it a case of ordering your controlee what to do and only half paying attention to what’s going on. But that’s not to say it’s simpler – not by any means. Players are still able, if not expected, to issue orders to their four-character party, as well as pause during combat to change instructions on the fly. It’s still not as well handled as on the PC, with fiddly targeting holding effectiveness back, but it is a strategic element of the game you will have to master to make any progress. Unless you’re playing on easy. Pansy.

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from joystick

With no auto-attack, fights feel more fast-paced and chaotic, thanks in part to the fact that I was playing a rogue who flipped wildly between enemies in a hypnotic shower of blood. It's action-heavy, sure, but also requires some tactical forethought. A straight fight between an enemy and my sneaky duelist would rarely pan out well, which required me to constantly be aware of my tougher warrior buddy's actions and location. I'm not a big proponent of the "stop and give orders" approach to combat, but Dragon Age 2[/i] provides just the right blend of strategy and stab...egy for my tastes.

 

[Kaanyrvhok]

EA doesnt pay for reviews directly. I know how they do it though. With the way the economy is web entrepreneurs are looking for the advertisement dollars and if you write anything to negative on EA who gives out money to small sites they arent printing it.

Some sites will offer their writers more freedom.
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/drago ... eview.html
How about a little love for Emily.