Dragon Age.. Origins.. !!

SteamWake · 11-02-09, 09:23 PM

Due out tommorow...

Any thoughts on this title?

20 gig footprint

I got some houscleaning to do.

(woops sorry dident see the other DA thead)

Castout · 11-03-09, 02:59 AM

Tell me if it's good especially if it's real good. I don't want to miss anything spectacular from Bioware though so far the videos and screens don't impress me.

Arclight · 11-03-09, 08:41 AM

It's real good.

First review I saw; nothing but positive comments, except 1) buggy 2) low framerate. Keep in mind though it's the PS3 version, not surprised to hear about glitchy audio and low framerate.

Dragon Age: Origins Review: Tripping The Blight Fantastic

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Bugs Aplenty: My time with the PlayStation 3 version of Dragon Age was not without troubles. In fact, my 60 or so hours in the game were plagued with annoying little glitches that, while not breaking the game completely, did hamper the experience. Some special combat animations were way off, with my character performing finishing blows in the air next to the boss I had just downed. Sound glitched frequently, leaving me watching a character's lips move while no words came. On a few occasions the screen would glitch when a character was speaking, showing broken geometry instead of the person talking. I also had issues with monsters dying and taking up to 30 seconds to register as dead, making me have to wait to loot bodies and in some cases delaying the completion of certain quests.

Perhaps the biggest bug I encountered was during the final battle, when I simply could not progress. BioWare suggested it was due to a monster I needed to kill falling through the world. I wound up having to load a previous save in order to complete the game. Luckily the game had autosaved just before the battle started, but it was definitely more frustration than I needed.

Chugga Chugga Frame Rate: Dragon Age is a pretty game, but when it really starts moving, things get ugly. With only a couple of characters on the screen things aren't too bad, leaning towards the high 20's frame rate-wise, but when you're in a big battle or a crowd scene, things dip into the middle to high teens. Mind you I am guestimating here...it's not like I have some magical PS3 FPS tool, but the dip is definitely noticeable

Have to wait 'till the 6th, but expect some impressions after that.

Ilpalazzo · 11-03-09, 01:58 PM

I've never even heard of this game, but it's all up in my face on steam. Couldn't help but notice this, ""Dragon Age is the RPG of the decade." - PC Gamer UK (94/100)"

Really? 'THE' of the 'DECADE'? Of all rpg games released this decade, this is THE one? Weird, this game must be awesome.

Seems to be on sale on steam. If anybody gets it, please let us know why it is THE RPG of the DECADE.

Arclight · 11-03-09, 02:08 PM

Because it is awesome.

Name 1 developer who could produce a better, original RPG? Only one I know is Bethesda.

But yeah, let's ignore the marketing speak and let's just say it's gonna be very good, possibly one of the best.

Castout · 11-03-09, 07:13 PM

Bioware is the reason! They've produced arts such as Knights of the Old repblic and Mass effect.

Though the screenshots don't impress me in Dragon age: origins I'm willing to pick it up it the gameplay is worth it.

I'll see to try to get some PC reviews.

What I can't miss is their The Old Republic.

Spike88 · 11-04-09, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

It's real good.

First review I saw; nothing but positive comments, except 1) buggy 2) low framerate. Keep in mind though it's the PS3 version, not surprised to hear about glitchy audio and low framerate.

Dragon Age: Origins Review: Tripping The Blight Fantastic

Have to wait 'till the 6th, but expect some impressions after that.

If the Ps3 version wasn't on par with the other 2 versions they should of just delayed it like they originally were planning.

Ilpalazzo · 11-04-09, 03:57 PM

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Proper maintenance is an integral part of running a gaming rig.

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Like I said, my PC's a mess and everything runs as they did when I got the rig (forgot to mention and thanks for pointing it, I NEVER uninstall previous drivers, I just install on top of them

). But then again, maybe I'm just lucky when it comes to my PC as I have never ever broke anything from any of my PCs either.

I agree with both of you. Knowing how the computer is doing and correcting any deficit (can't believe I can't think of a better word) is not necessary, but it doesn't hurt either. It either does nothing or improves performance. You can just run a benchmark when you get all yo **** together. Every so many months, run that same benchmark and you can easily see if your performance has been affected.

Then again, you can get away with a lot before anything actually becomes a problem for you. And with a newer computer, I'd be surprised if lax maintenance affected your performance noticeably anyway. The only thing Dowly might have to worry about is degraded performance and load times if his drive gets fragmented to hell. And maybe one day he will get a crappy driver related problem that might require uninstalling a driver. Either way it's a one time fix that lasts a long time. Sure there are other things to consider, but I don't want to drag this on.

For some, their maintenance routines are a necessary preventative measure (and hell they enjoy it). For others, its just something to do when things seem like they aren't working properly. Sometimes, it really is just the game's fault. Fault for not being more compatible or just being a buggy pos.

I want Dowly to defrag his computer...

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At any rate, my game unlocks in 5 hours, I'll swallow those words if it happens to me too.

Looking forward to first and later impressions if you'd care to share them.

Oberon · 11-04-09, 04:37 PM

The tinnies and booze are the only things keeping the circuits together...

papa_smurf · 11-05-09, 11:14 AM

Just received an update from Amazon - Dispatched today! woo

Should be playing by the weekend. All previous plans for the weekend are now on hold.

mookiemookie · 11-05-09, 02:46 PM

I just picked it up yesterday for PC. I've had 4-5 hours of playtime last night with no glitches or crashes. Choppy framerates on a dual core AMD and a pair of nvidia 8800s, but not to the point of being unplayable.

The story is decent so far. Typical fantasy "swords and magic with a great evil force threatening the world" fare, but well done so far. Voice acting seems good.

Solid and serviceable graphics but nothing eye-popping - however I am running it with medium texture quality and no AA. If you liked NWN and Baldur's Gate, you'll dig this.

Castout · 11-05-09, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

I just picked it up yesterday for PC. I've had 4-5 hours of playtime last night with no glitches or crashes. Choppy framerates on a dual core AMD and a pair of nvidia 8800s, but not to the point of being unplayable.

Hmm that sounds very heavy

Arclight · 11-05-09, 07:29 PM

Which makes me wonder; Mookie, I've got textures on high and details on high, FPS is usually between 30-60, no AA, 1280x960. Are you running some crazy resolution? Performance should be better on that gear.

Ah, C2Q @3GHZ, 4GB DDR2-800 and 8800GTS 512 on this end.

Yeah, figured it needs registration. Boy it was a pain getting my extra content. I had a Bioware account, but forgot the pass. Clicking "forgot password" took me to some EA site where, of course, my credentials weren't recognized. Ended up making a new account.

Just had a fun encounter: So we stroll across a bridge and run into some Highwayman (robbers). They tell us we should cough up 10 silver pieces, or else... So I tell them about being a Grey Warden and all, and their will to fight fades away. Better yet, I persuade them the Wardens could use a donation, and we left there with 20 silver more than we came with.

There's some good humour in there, reminds of Neverwinter 2 (the Dwarf and Thiefling constantly at each others throat, and Sand the always-sarcastic wizard, brilliant

)

* oh, still no issues to report, solid as a rock.

mookiemookie · 11-05-09, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Which makes me wonder; Mookie, I've got textures on high and details on high, FPS is usually between 30-60, no AA, 1280x960. Are you running some crazy resolution? Performance should be better on that gear.

Ah, C2Q @3GHZ, 4GB DDR2-800 and 8800GTS 512 on this end.

I've got a AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ Dual-Core, 2x NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB and 2 GB DDR2-800. Similar setups...possibly the RAM factor?

I was running at 1680 x 1050. Hmm...maybe I should check into something here.

EDIT: Lowered the resolution to 1280 x 960, turned off vsync and frame buffer effects and still getting fps in the low teens.

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Just had a fun encounter: So we stroll across a bridge and run into some Highwayman (robbers). They tell us we should cough up 10 silver pieces, or else... So I tell them about being a Grey Warden and all, and their will to fight fades away. Better yet, I persuade them the Wardens could use a donation, and we left there with 20 silver more than we came with.

I just did that part too. Alistair and Morrigan's snipping at each other in the town is too funny. I'm really liking the voice actor for Alistair...he's got that "annoyed resignation" tone down.

Arclight · 11-13-09, 02:19 AM

"Hey look, a Shadow Wo-AAAARGH SOMEBODY FINISH ME!!!"

"Hey look, a drago-OH GOD IT'S EATING ME!!!"

"Hey look, a Revenant... wait, where did my head roll off to?"

11-02-09, 09:23 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Dragon Age.. Origins.. !! Due out tommorow... Any thoughts on this title? 20 gig footprint I got some houscleaning to do. (woops sorry dident see the other DA thead) __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Tell me if it's good especially if it's real good. I don't want to miss anything spectacular from Bioware though so far the videos and screens don't impress me. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

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Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Because it is awesome. Name 1 developer who could produce a better, original RPG? Only one I know is Bethesda. But yeah, let's ignore the marketing speak and let's just say it's gonna be very good, possibly one of the best. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

11-03-09, 07:13 PM	#6
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Bioware is the reason! They've produced arts such as Knights of the Old repblic and Mass effect. Though the screenshots don't impress me in Dragon age: origins I'm willing to pick it up it the gameplay is worth it. I'll see to try to get some PC reviews. What I can't miss is their The Old Republic. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

11-05-09, 11:14 AM	#10
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Just received an update from Amazon - Dispatched today! woo Should be playing by the weekend. All previous plans for the weekend are now on hold. __________________

11-03-09, 01:58 PM	#4
Ilpalazzo Frogman Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 309 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I've never even heard of this game, but it's all up in my face on steam. Couldn't help but notice this, ""Dragon Age is the RPG of the decade." - PC Gamer UK (94/100)" Really? 'THE' of the 'DECADE'? Of all rpg games released this decade, this is THE one? Weird, this game must be awesome. Seems to be on sale on steam. If anybody gets it, please let us know why it is THE RPG of the DECADE.

11-04-09, 04:37 PM	#9
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The tinnies and booze are the only things keeping the circuits together...

11-05-09, 02:46 PM	#11
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I just picked it up yesterday for PC. I've had 4-5 hours of playtime last night with no glitches or crashes. Choppy framerates on a dual core AMD and a pair of nvidia 8800s, but not to the point of being unplayable. The story is decent so far. Typical fantasy "swords and magic with a great evil force threatening the world" fare, but well done so far. Voice acting seems good. Solid and serviceable graphics but nothing eye-popping - however I am running it with medium texture quality and no AA. If you liked NWN and Baldur's Gate, you'll dig this. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-05-09, 07:29 PM	#13
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Which makes me wonder; Mookie, I've got textures on high and details on high, FPS is usually between 30-60, no AA, 1280x960. Are you running some crazy resolution? Performance should be better on that gear. Ah, C2Q @3GHZ, 4GB DDR2-800 and 8800GTS 512 on this end. Yeah, figured it needs registration. Boy it was a pain getting my extra content. I had a Bioware account, but forgot the pass. Clicking "forgot password" took me to some EA site where, of course, my credentials weren't recognized. Ended up making a new account. Just had a fun encounter: So we stroll across a bridge and run into some Highwayman (robbers). They tell us we should cough up 10 silver pieces, or else... So I tell them about being a Grey Warden and all, and their will to fight fades away. Better yet, I persuade them the Wardens could use a donation, and we left there with 20 silver more than we came with. There's some good humour in there, reminds of Neverwinter 2 (the Dwarf and Thiefling constantly at each others throat, and Sand the always-sarcastic wizard, brilliant ) * oh, still no issues to report, solid as a rock. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

11-13-09, 02:19 AM	#15
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	"Hey look, a Shadow Wo-AAAARGH SOMEBODY FINISH ME!!!" "Hey look, a drago-OH GOD IT'S EATING ME!!!" "Hey look, a Revenant... wait, where did my head roll off to?" __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.