Dragon Age: Inquisition Pre-Release Thread

[RK47]

mods will fix em

 

[Rake]

Yup I couldn't really care less what the game looked like if it actually involved quality gameplay and writing. Unfortunately they went 0/3 which is a whole different can of worms

- Shit graphics but good gameplay and writing
- Shit gameplay but good graphics and writing
- Shit writing but good gameplay and graphics

Which is most preferable and why?

You already have put them in the correct order

 

[Grunker]

Yup I couldn't really care less what the game looked like if it actually involved quality gameplay and writing. Unfortunately they went 0/3 which is a whole different can of worms

- Shit graphics but good gameplay and writing
- Shit gameplay but good graphics and writing
- Shit writing but good gameplay and graphics

Which is most preferable and why?

You already have put them in the correct order

Writing is more important than gameplay?

 

[dryan]

Yup I couldn't really care less what the game looked like if it actually involved quality gameplay and writing. Unfortunately they went 0/3 which is a whole different can of worms

- Shit graphics but good gameplay and writing
- Shit gameplay but good graphics and writing
- Shit writing but good gameplay and graphics

Which is most preferable and why?

You already have put them in the correct order

Writing is more important than gameplay?

Yes, VtM:B is proof.

 

[Kem0sabe]

Regardless, Bioware has mediocre writers and even more banal gameplay if their latest games are any indication, pretty graphics aside, i see nothing of interest in the latest inquisition news. If i wanted to play something fun with the Frostbite engine, ill play BF4.

 

[Gord]

I also liked that it was the first fantasy game to make elves look like more than just humans with pointed ears.

Well, actually...

And that's only 2002, I'm sure you could fin examples further back, e.g. in other TES games.

 

[dryan]

To be honest, not even the human races look human in Morrowind.

 

[Grunker]

Yup I couldn't really care less what the game looked like if it actually involved quality gameplay and writing. Unfortunately they went 0/3 which is a whole different can of worms

- Shit graphics but good gameplay and writing
- Shit gameplay but good graphics and writing
- Shit writing but good gameplay and graphics

Which is most preferable and why?

You already have put them in the correct order

Writing is more important than gameplay?

Yes, VtM:B is proof.

VtM:B's gameplay is fine, it's only the combat that is shit.

 

[imweasel]

Some new leaked screenshots. They seem to be real. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ne...ow-epic-dragon-encounter-report/1100-6418488/

 

[Jick Magger]

Would it kill them to turn down the fucking bloom?

 

[kris]

Dragon Age 2 looks better as far as I can see, but maybe it's the result of better art design. Anything is better than the generic fantasy crap that was in DA:O.

Most people here are too "adult" to like stylized graphics and demand grey/brown grimdark fantasy settings. I thought DA2 looked pretty unique and attractive, especially with the high-res texture pack. I also liked that it was the first fantasy game to make elves look like more than just humans with pointed ears. Graphics were the least of that game's problems.

what was it that looked unique?

Personally i found it looking very uninspired. Right at the start you are in some super-bland one color hellscape which I don't even understand were it should be. while the big city is okay, you spend way to much time in some of the most boring outdoor landscape i seen. DA3 look way better as far as this is concerned, even with the lack of imagination shown.

 

[Rake]

Yup I couldn't really care less what the game looked like if it actually involved quality gameplay and writing. Unfortunately they went 0/3 which is a whole different can of worms

- Shit graphics but good gameplay and writing
- Shit gameplay but good graphics and writing
- Shit writing but good gameplay and graphics

Which is most preferable and why?

You already have put them in the correct order

Writing is more important than gameplay?

I guess it depends on how you define gameplay. If gameplay=combat, then yes. If you consider that PS:T,VtM:B, MotB, or KotOR2 had good gameplay, then no, but quest structure and dialogue options(scripted C&C and stat checks included) isn't what comes first to mind when someone says gameplay, and i would argue that quality of writing also affects those to a point. VtM:B with modern Bioware's writing wouldn't be the same game.

 

[Athelas]

DAT ASS

 

[imweasel]

Writing is more important than gameplay?

Yes, VtM:B is proof.

The gameplay in VtM:B is rough around the edges, but it is actually pretty good imo (with the wesp patch)... The writing and character design are excellent of course.

Anyway, i'd say both writing and gameplay are equally important.

 

[Wirdschowerdn]

Now they're putting Star Wars TOR models straight into Derp Age?

 

[Volourn]

"Keep in mind that DA2 sold abysmally and people hated it, and ME3 was so bad that it became notorious throughout the entire gaming community. Bioware has probably eroded their fanbase somewhat."

No.

 

[Zed]

nice tail

nice bush

 

[DalekFlay]

what was it that looked unique?

Personally i found it looking very uninspired. Right at the start you are in some super-bland one color hellscape which I don't even understand were it should be. while the big city is okay, you spend way to much time in some of the most boring outdoor landscape i seen. DA3 look way better as far as this is concerned, even with the lack of imagination shown.

The animated style and exaggerated proportions, specifically. If you don't think that looked different then I don't know what to tell you. Note it can still look boring despite looking different.

 

[Xor]

Does that guy have a lightsaber?

"Keep in mind that DA2 sold abysmally and people hated it, and ME3 was so bad that it became notorious throughout the entire gaming community. Bioware has probably eroded their fanbase somewhat."

No.

Don't worry Volourn. We know you're still loyal.

 

[Space Satan]

 

[Onholyservicebound]

nice bush

This is exactly how I would have designed the trolls if I were in charge, love it, and this game's visuals in general so far.

Although I'd also put graphics below story and gameplay, I still value them, and it's damn nice to see a fantasy RPG with current gen graphics.

 

[Athelas]

Isn't that supposed to be an ogre? But yeah, it is pretty well-designed. And you gotta love Bioware for putting so much detail into their hairy bush.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Does that guy have a lightsaber?

And dwarf have an RPG. Stinger?

 

[Xor]

Does that guy have a lightsaber?

And dwarf have an RPG. Stinger?

I feel like Bioware forgot which game they were making at some point.

Dragon Age: TOR

 

[Caim]

Does that guy have a lightsaber?

And dwarf have an RPG. Stinger?

I feel like Bioware forgot which game they were making at some point.

Dragon Age: TOR

Calling it now: at the end of the game you leave the world to go fight the True Darkspawn, then fade into myth until you're brought back for a shitty MMO.