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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2014-05-08 06:48 pm

[ SECRET POST #2683 ]


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Re: Dragon Age Origins

(Anonymous) 2014-05-09 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Origins is the first game, so no, you don't have to buy the others to understand it.

It's quite different from Skyrim. While it does give you some choices and there are some side quests, DA:O is downright linear in comparison. The combat is also quite a bit different; more often than not, you're running a party rather than going solo, and in order to survive, you've got to do some tactical maneuvering (e.g. pause; figure out where you want to position each character; figure out whether you want certain characters to be able to move freely about or stay rooted where you place them; figure out the most favorable composition in terms of healing, tanking, etc).

If you enjoy RPGs in general, then you'll probably like it. It's got some fantastic world-building (if you liked collecting and reading books in Skyrim, then you'll love the codecs that pop up), some decent characters, and a lot of fun possibilities in terms of building relationships.
elaminator: (Dragon Age: Zevran)

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[personal profile] elaminator 2014-05-09 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Origins is much different but has a fantastic story and a great cast of characters. If you dig the thought of a more linear experience (while still getting to make plenty of important decisions that will effect your game and cast of characters) then you should give it a shot.

Skyrim gives you more freedom, but at least for me...the cast isn't anywhere near as likable. With so many characters and little chance to really bond with them, they can become pretty forgettable. You can talk your companions ears off in Dragon Age.