Trailer: Dragon Age 2's Possessed Hero Unleashed in March

[Karathos]

Did the origins really make that entire game, or did I miss something?

Some of us quite liked to the origins. Bioware even apparently thought they were important enough to put them in the title of the first game. But, oh well, Karathos declares that they're not important, so suddenly I don't care about them anymore!

Hawke is a preset character, so of course he's human. Shepard was human, and that lack of choice never slowed Mass Effect down.

Yes, actually, it did. Shepard is just some flavor of Shepard, but my Dragon Age character was my character. Also, the dialog wheel never worked as well as actually being able to choose what my character was going to say.

The tactical combat being out is something I've missed. Don't suppose you have a link to go with that? Because all I've been able to find is "New combat mechanics" (not "removed old").

In a translated interview with French gaming magazine Joystick, Dragon Age 2 Lead Designer Mike Laidlaw said the new game won't offer the "Baldur's Gate-style" aerial camera that gave players a commanding view of the battlefield in Origins. "For budgetary reasons, we focused our work on a 3rd person view, that asks for very detailed and nice textures so that the player can admire the game with a close-up view," he said. "With an aerial view we should cover much more ground and so [must] create other textures. Now, the game mainly sold on console, so we're going the way of the audience."

I stand corrected, not that it'll bother me much personally. The action RPG is a road Bioware's ran up and down for some time now, and they've yet to disappoint me, personally.

The origins were a selling point, yes, but the game wouldn't have suddenly been crap if they'd dropped that and called it "Dragon Age" (or at least I very much doubt that). I was stating my opinion - there's no need to be petty when responding to it. Or maybe there is, since it's the only way alot of people seem to be able to counter differing opinions these days.

A page late, but I felt I had the right to respond to something directed at me. Night night! \o

 

[MatsVS]

Once again, the gaming community demonstrates how fucking spoiled its members has become by letting them whine and complain that an upcoming game doesn't fit their preconceived ideas of what the game should be according to their personal tastes and preferences, because after all, their vision is obviously the superior one. As in, they are complaining about a game before it's been released. Classy. Nothing new, but classy.

 

[aaron552]

I personally can,t stand Bethesda... i feel they are completelly unable to tell a story and give meaningful choice... I personally call theyr game Explorations games instand of RPG's

RPG is a pretty broad term. Literally, it is "Role-Playing Game". Using the generally accepted definition of roleplaying, Bethesda's games are more RPGs than Bioware's: The player has much greater choice as to their actions and the direction of their story (not necessarily the same as the game's plot). This doesn't mean they're better, though.

I think both have their merits: Bioware's games are much more focused on the plot and making the player's choices matter and have consequences, whereas Bethesda's focus on giving the player as much choice as possible.

 

[Talvrae]

And if thats not Morrigans son im gonna be pissed!

Given that he's "possessed", he's either harboring a demon or he's Morrigan's son. If he's demon-possessed, then it's nothing particularly special. If he's Morrigan's son, he has the soul of a GOD. As an aside, this concept reminds me of Baldur's Gate.

He is not Morrigan sons... Do some research god damn it and read previous post... Hawke is a survivor of the Blight, he was already an adult by the time of Dragon Age Origin. read: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101943-BioWare-Unveils-Dragon-Age-2-UPDATED

God damn how many time must we say it

 

[cainx10a]

I feel compelled to point a few things out;

"You can put a 'J' in front of it, but it's not an RPG. You don't make any choices, you don't create a character, you don't live your character... I don't know what those are - adventure games maybe? But they're not RPG's."
- And then hilariously enough they turn a 180 and go do just that EXACT thing. Hypocrites.

This trailer were a lot better than the atrocious one for the first DA game which I refused to play due to the trailer aiming itself towards the 13-year old boy demographic. Even though the fight scene in this one were kinda redicilous at the start with him turning his back on that beastman. I also had expected him to a Berserker like Orson from Record of Lodoss War seeing how we was thinking about his family. I could see myself buying this game just to try it out.. And then mock Bioware more.

Spoiler: Orson the Berseker

3:40 and forward.

That's a "big" sword? That things look like a half-staff, half-sword kinda of hybrid.

Polearm.

It doesn't exactly look like a polearm, the blade is too long, long enough to be that of a long sword. Not that I am a sword/staff expert or anything, but that's just my observation.

 

[Canid117]

So thats the reborn Urthemiel? Looks pretty badass.

THIS GAME IS GOING TO SUCK SO MUCH, LOOK AT THE BIG SWORDS THEY HAVE, DRAGONAGE:ORIGINS NEVER EVER HAD GIANT TWO HANDED WEAPONS. BIOWEAR ALWAYS WANTED TO MAKE A JRPG. AND THE WORDS AT THE BEGGINING WERE STUPID, IT MAKES NO SENSE.

PRETTY COLOURS THOUGH.

Here is a picture siprovinf your hilariously retarded post.

Thats the greatsword Vigilance that master Wade will forge for you in awakening as a reward for the quest "Worked to the Bone" and here is a picture of the Summer Sword from the vanilla game

Oh and your spelling is atrocious.

 

[aaron552]

I especially love it in Oblivion. Your a nobody, you have to work to get noticed. Whether that means saving the king or becoming head of a guild, your working for it. You got lucky, and it feels you got lucky and your not "the chosen one". Its awesome.

IMO, it was done even better in Morrowind: you are a nobody, a convict; even worse (from the perspective of the locals), you are an outlander. You are sent to Morrowind because you might be "the chosen one", the Nerevarine. It's up to you whether you actually fulfill that destiny. And you definitely have to work for it.

 

[Tarakos]

You are not Morrigan's kid. In fact, your actual mom is in the game. You come from Lothering as it is being destroyed, which happened shortly after the Warden met Morrigan in the first place. And it's been said numerous times by the game's own writers that you are not in any way related to Morrigan. Sorry.

Anyway, I'm very curious about these wierd powers he has. But, in the trailer for the first game you have similar glowing eyes and they never actually appeared in the game, so I dunno. Not really liking the new Qunari.

 

[cainx10a]

It doesn't exactly look like a polearm, the blade is too long, long enough to be that of a long sword. Not that I am a sword/staff expert or anything, but that's just my observation.

Naginata then.

Spoiler

Only a more stylished look.

Maybe it is. Either way, game is looking good. Can't wait.

 

[aaron552]

And if thats not Morrigans son im gonna be pissed!

Given that he's "possessed", he's either harboring a demon or he's Morrigan's son. If he's demon-possessed, then it's nothing particularly special. If he's Morrigan's son, he has the soul of a GOD. As an aside, this concept reminds me of Baldur's Gate.

He is not Morrigan sons... Do some research god damn it and read previous post... Hawke is a survivor of the Blight, he was already an adult by the time of Dragon Age Origin. read: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101943-BioWare-Unveils-Dragon-Age-2-UPDATED

God damn how many time must we say it

Ah, I missed that. Well, that's a little bit disappointing, but perhaps there will be hints as to what happens to Morrigan's child (if you chose that ending) in this game.

 

[HT_Black]

Was that Flemeth I heard doing the narration there?

 

[StriderShinryu]

And if thats not Morrigans son im gonna be pissed!

Given that he's "possessed", he's either harboring a demon or he's Morrigan's son. If he's demon-possessed, then it's nothing particularly special. If he's Morrigan's son, he has the soul of a GOD. As an aside, this concept reminds me of Baldur's Gate.

He is not Morrigan sons... Do some research god damn it and read previous post... Hawke is a survivor of the Blight, he was already an adult by the time of Dragon Age Origin. read: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101943-BioWare-Unveils-Dragon-Age-2-UPDATED

God damn how many time must we say it

Ah, I missed that. Well, that's a little bit disappointing, but perhaps there will be hints as to what happens to Morrigan's child (if you chose that ending) in this game.

I believe they have said that your decisions in DA:O will inform the world you experience in DA2, even if it's not supposed to take place in the same exact area of the world. DA2 is also supposed to occur across, I believe, 30 years of Hawke's life so it's certainly possible that you may well get to cross paths with Morrigan and/or her child (and maybe even your original Warden if you went through with the ritual? That would be cool, even in just a cameo). Something as major as a person walking around with the soul of a god could cause some complications no matter where you are on the planet. Either way, I'm sure at least the big changes will be represented like who ended up ruling Ferelden, what happened in Orzammar and with the two Elf societies should you meet them again, etc.

 

[StriderShinryu]

Was that Flemeth I heard doing the narration there?

It certainly sounded like her.. and we know she isn't necessarily dead.

 

[Grigori361]

I think I'll enjoy the tears of all the 'fans' as I ponder what this title will feel like while playing through it.

Because you know what would've been worse than this? Bioware making Dragon Age 2 on EXACTLY the same concepts as the original Dragon Age. Just add new stories and harp on it being the whole point of the new title. Otherwise gameplay-wise not changing anything at all...because it's become 'classic'.

So long as they keep a frame of mind, that is willing to experiment with Dragon Age titles, I see no reason for Bioware to have sold out as of yet. Granted if I see this as the herald of another FF series hahah...well...then I might indeed consider it. But one title diverging from the former isn't enough for me. Of course I'm sure plenty of others will be willing to ***** about the lack of 'realism' in a fantasy game and about things being too stupid now so - hate on.

Dragon Age 1 was snidely called a 'LOTR knockoff' while Dragon Age 2 will likely be called a 'Final Fantasy knockoff'. Both statements seem equally retarted to me in the end, unless you want to go into whom LOTR and FF ripped off, who ripped off someone else in the past, ect. ect. ect. But really...lawl...I can forsee great whining in the future, especially as the series will probably sell like hot cakes.

I always find it funny when people ***** about lack of realism in a game where you can shoot fire balls out of your eyes.

 

[TheDrunkNinja]

Heh, it's funny because I can assure you that every single one of these raging fanboys screaming and crying about preset characters, "huge" weapons, and amazing CGI (seriously, why do I see people wining about this one?) will all rush out and set up camp in front of a Gamestop days before this gets released.

 

[GoldenRaz]

I'll say this much: that cinematic is near (if not equal) to the level of awesome of the cinematics in Warcraft 3. Say what you want about their games, but Bioware's cinematic trailers are always really, really COOL!

I'm excited, to say the least.

 

[Bat Vader]

The trailer was pretty nice. I will most likely get Dragon Age 2 and I probably will enjoy it. In my opinion Bioware has always made really good games and I am sure this one will be good as well.

Probably yes... But i have the feeling that it will suffer of a new trend in Bioware... dumping down theyr game to more casual market... They did it with Mass Effect 2 too. Yes Mass Effect 2 is a great game... but the RPG element in it have been greatelly reduced, the character progression have been heavilly simplified... i fear they are doing the same to Dragon Age

I will admit I was a bit sad that there were not as many RPG elements in Mass Effect 2 as there was in Mass Effect 1. I suppose I can see why they are making their games easier too. I think they are trying to draw bigger audiences towards their games but at the same time keep the RPG elements that fans of their older games love. That is just my guess though.

 

[TheDrunkNinja]

It doesn't exactly look like a polearm, the blade is too long, long enough to be that of a long sword. Not that I am a sword/staff expert or anything, but that's just my observation.

Naginata then.

Spoiler

Only a more stylished look.

Naginata is more of a slashing/sweeping weapon. This seems to have both stabbing and slashing capabilities. Also, this has a shorter handle to it, probably for better control in a close-combat. I'm not trying to argue or anything; I just think this new weapon Hawke wields is kind of in a class of its own.