Dragon Age Thread(Spoilers)

[Twobit Whore]

Originally Posted by Vorph

Since you're doing it to a legit version, you shouldn't need to worry about the final step (which doesn't even work currently anyway) messing around with the RequiresAuthorization param.

But can you get all the preorder bonuses in one game this way? I'm doubting it but it would be nice!

[Valos]

Originally Posted by Vorph

To install:
Download all .dazip files and place them in a random folder somewhere you can remember, like on the desktop.
Load up DAupdater.exe, found in "Dragon Age\bin_ship"
Click "Select DAZips"
Browse to the folder and CTRL-A or CTRL-Click on all of them.
CTRL-Click on all in the list.
Click "Install Selected"

Since you're doing it to a legit version, you shouldn't need to worry about the final step (which doesn't even work currently anyway) messing around with the RequiresAuthorization param.

Thanks a lot for this! I do not foresee the EA site being useable for the day, so this was great.

For those with steam/D2D and wondering how to get their pre-order/bonus type items. You have to update your EA account with the codes they email you if non steam, and if steam put in the CD keys they give you. Then you'll be allowed to download the item/area packages after the account is deemed so. At least that's what I made out from the download section.


Also, ATM when you enter in said codes it gives you : Code not recognized, please check that you have entered it correctly.
Code successfully redeemed. -- Give the site 5 minutes to catch up and it will update your account fine.

[Valos]

Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

But can you get all the preorder bonuses in one game this way? I'm doubting it but it would be nice!

Any of the packages with "PROMO" next to them I believe are the pre-order bonuses from the various companies.

[Cryptin]

How many spells can you add on the hotbar for the PC version? I'm running out of room for my mage's spells on the 360 version. :/

[Vorph]

You can get anything that doesn't require authorization that way. Even if you get everything else through normal channels, you can still get the helm from the flash game without having to bother with it this way.

Two more dazips (CE stuff that requires auth and may not work if you don't have CE, and Blood Dragon armor which works with any version):


http://na.llnet.bioware.cdn.ea.com/u...O_C2_1.0.dazip

http://na.llnet.bioware.cdn.ea.com/u...O_ME_1.0.dazip

From what I've read the req. auth. stuff works with a valid serial number entered. Whether or not a non-CE version can get CE content I'm not sure. I expect we'll see the preorder items show up within a few hours so that you can get them all regardless of where you ordered from.

[Bristlebane]

Not to say this is a bad game, because it isn't by any stretch - - but you're pounded in the face by cliches as soon as the game starts. Honestly, can we not come up with an original storyline for a fantasy RPG? The whole "huge (insert monster here) threat" thing has been done to death. Fucking hell.

I hope there's a plotline that involves betraying the Gay Wardens, because I'm going with that sumbitch.

[Needless]

So how do these classes work? I was reading my instruction booklet on my way home from picking the game up for the 360 but haven't put it in to play yet.

Base warrior class can specialize into 2 variations of the warrior tree? IE, Berserker and a Reaver? or can you branch out to be like a Berserker / Spirit Healer to be some kind of paladin esque class?

[Twobit Whore]

Each class has 4 possibilities. You only get specialization points at 7 and 14, on top of having to unlock the classes. Warriors can be beserkers or templars, etc. Mages can be blood mages or shapeshifters, etc.

You can't be a Rogue Blood Mage or anything like that though. I'm not sure if you can split the points between 2 different ones or not. I'm doubting it though.

Okay, reading my manual, yes you can choose 2! And each unlocks a new row of skills.

[Agraza]

I've seen plenty of 3s, 4s, 5s, etc. on sites. They're just for horribad games you would never consider buying. Most highly marketed titles are actually pretty good looking at the whole spectrum.

[Needless]

Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

Each class has 4 possibilities. You only get specialization points at 7 and 14, on top of having to unlock the classes. Warriors can be beserkers or templars, etc. Mages can be blood mages or shapeshifters, etc.

You can't be a Rogue Blood Mage or anything like that though. I'm not sure if you can split the points between 2 different ones or not. I'm doubting it though.

Okay, reading my manual, yes you can choose 2! And each unlocks a new row of skills.

Neato. Must be a Reaver in hopes that theyre remotely like a shadowknight in EQ.

[nosf]

Haha, wow the Grey Wardens are goddamn hardcore. So far the game is pretty awesome.

[Hatorade]

Originally Posted by Talineth

Specialization unlocks:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Assassin can be bought from a store in Denerim after Landsmeet or be taught by Zevran

Spirit Healer can be bought in manual formm if you get the Warden's Keep DLC or be taught by Wynne

You can get blood mage from the possessed child in Red Cliffe if you don't kill him.

Bezerker can be bought in Denerim after landsmeet

Reaver is "Learned From: Kolgrim (Wyrmling Lair)"

Templar is Alistair and Bodahn’s Wares (Party Camp)

Arcane Warrior is "Learned From: The Presence in Brecilian Ruins (“Nature of the Beast” quest line)"

Shapeshifter can be learned from Morrigan and Varathorn (Dalish Camp)

Bard can be learned from Leliana and Alimar (Orzammar)

Duelist is learned from Isabela (The Pearl in Denerim)

Ranger is learned from Bodahn’s Wares (Party Camp)

Champion is "Learned From: Arl Eamon (at the end of the “Urn of Sacred Ashes” quest line)"

Sweet, assassin ranger here I come. Unless I can't get level 7 in both classes.

[Twobit Whore]

Doesn't work that way. At 7 you can choose one, and you get a row of 4 skills to learn like you normally do. At 14 you can choose another one.

[Caliane]

Originally Posted by Hatorade

This, fuck the NWN engine after the smoothness that is Origins camera control. It is MMO type of function just without the first person view. Standing animation is as you say but when are you standing around? Every other animation is fantastic.

Yeah. That was my single biggest concern honestly.

Its the classic, "the true connoisseur asks to see screenshots of the menus" question. All the talk about the game, and I just wanted to know how the camera controls worked. haha

And yeah, the animations do look better after a few minutes of playing.


Something quick for rogues. should be fairly obvious, but just a heads up.
When you target a bad guy, you get the red targeting receptical around their feet. The little black part at their backs is where you need to stand for sneak attacks.


Also,the first mod I want.

Reduce the size of weapons.
The "daggers" my rogue has are a good 3ft long. the 1 handed longsword is about 5...

[Twobit Whore]

Originally Posted by Vorph

From what I've read the req. auth. stuff works with a valid serial number entered. Whether or not a non-CE version can get CE content I'm not sure. I expect we'll see the preorder items show up within a few hours so that you can get them all regardless of where you ordered from.

Looks like Wicked Oath, Lion's Paw and The Edge all work with any copy.

Everything else requires online activation, via entering a code on the site to enable.