(May 7, 2021 at 10:17 am)vulcanlogician Wrote:(May 6, 2021 at 9:49 pm)Eleven Wrote: @HappySkeptic
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I began DAII having the same issues I have in the past. I tried the mage, then the rogue, and even on casual setting I just could not invest myself into the gameplay. I usually avoid playing a warrior, because I tend to prefer being a ranged class. However, with DAII, I have learned that I prefer playing the warrior, but only the sword & shield spec. Two handed is too grindy, but sword & shield is actually enjoyable. It's weird, because in DAO, I prefer the archer rogue while in DAI I prefer the mage. Anwho, now that I have figured out the issue, I'm invested in finishing the game.
My favorite DAO run was a warrior (weapon & shield) and three mages. The treasures that having a rogue allows you to access just aren't worth it in DAO. And I much prefer mages spamming aoe/paralysis to the stuff rogues can do. My main strat was to find a bottleneck and put a Glyph of Paralysis (or two) there. Then cast an aeo. The paralyzed enemies stopped the onslaught of melee.
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What is your favorite game from the Dragon Age franchise?
For me it's DAO. No doubt about it. I wish the series would return to it's quasi-isometric roots. Or at least make one game in that fashion.
Yes, DAO is my favorite. I loved the balance of strategy and build that came into play. I do love mindless hack-and-slash that relies only on build (like Diablo III), but I like some strategy as well. I also enjoyed the mods that were available.
DAO has issues with crafting being boring, but the story line with all the downloadable content was awesome. I will play it again if I can find out how not to have it crash. I like a mage, and one scene at the end of the origin-story Fade crashes 100% of the time. If I can find a mod to skip that part, I will. The other classes usually crash in different spots, but perhaps one of them might work.
I have some hopes for DA 4 in a few years.
DA Inquisition had real flaws. The romance had no real payoff, and the gameplay was mostly a boring grind.