Dragon Age 3: Inquisition announced

[Udgnim]

I'm still playing DA:I,about 95+ hours into the game,just picked up the master focus perk but still not 100% sure what it exactly does?

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/2014/11/27/dragon-age-inquisition-skill-combo-guide/

 

[bystander36]

The exclamation mark at NPC(Suledin keep) means quest available but there is not one even if you speak 1000x to the guy,it's a bug,sure minor one but still a bug,should of got removed once the bridge etc is done.


Tip for anybody that gets stuck between rocks while jumping around(happened to me a few times) click on one of your group companions and walk away then your stuck character will appear with group.

Well, I can say that I've gotten that quest on both my play throughs, though one time I recall having difficulties. It opened up later. It might require you to construct the bridge or quarry. The explanation mark does not always mean the quest is instantly available, just that it is there.

It could also be the other way around. I don't recall what quest it was, it could simply have been he wanted you to open up an area which you already have. I do know it was extremely underwhelming what he gave as a quest.

 

[Mem]

Well, I can say that I've gotten that quest on both my play throughs, though one time I recall having difficulties. It opened up later. It might require you to construct the bridge or quarry. The explanation mark does not always mean the quest is instantly available, just that it is there.

Bridge is done already

Spoiler

one to dragons near quarry

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I did find another new quest marker bug as well,one right outside the keep front gate , nobody is there,unless there is some secret underground entrance I don't know about,tried the search option with V key etc...

No idea what that one is about,regardless no way for me to interact with it.


Point is can be confusing for players on the first play through because they don't know what to do, due to it being a bug or not being updated,whatever you want to call it.

 

[bystander36]

Bridge is done already

Spoiler

one to dragons near quarry

.

I did find another new quest marker bug as well,one right outside the keep front gate , nobody is there,unless there is some secret underground entrance I don't know about,tried the search option with V key etc...

No idea what that one is about,regardless no way for me to interact with it.


Point is can be confusing for players on the first play through because they don't know what to do, due to it being a bug or not being updated,whatever you want to call it.

That is likely above or below you. I know in that zone there were 2 markers that I went to only to find out they were accessible by cave, and another in a castle above me. I remember one in the Hinterlands as well, as it turns out, it was in a cave hidden behind a big boulder that I had to scale a wall to get to.

While it might be a little confusing, it is awesome when you replay the game and see how a different perspective solved the issues you had. As long as you aren't OCD, it is easy to just ignore something you haven't figured out yet. None of these things are game breaking in any way shape or form. I also judged the mayor before I completed the quest, and I even went to Skyhold to check out the cells (she's not there), but I do realize the quest was made moot once you sentence here.

Relax a bit. These are just quests that are made invalid due to other actions and in some cases, you just haven't discovered what needs to be done.

 

[Mem]

That is likely above or below you. I know in that zone there were 2 markers that I went to, only to find out they were accessible by cave, and another in a castle above me. I remember one in the Hinterlands as well, as it turns out, in a cave hidden behind a big bolder that I had to scale a wall to get to.

While it might be a little confusing, it is awesome when you replay the game and see how a different perspective solved the issues you had. A long as you aren't OCD, it is easy to just ignore something you haven't figured out yet. None of these things are game breaking in any way shape or form. I also judged the major before I completed the quest, and I even went to Skyhold to check out the cells (she's not there), but I do realize the quest was made moot once you sentence here.

Relax a bit. These are just quests that are made invalid due to other actions and in some cases, you just haven't discovered what needs to be done.

I had the no sound bug as well,happened twice in last hour when launching DA:I,weird thing is, if I close DA:I and go to my MP3 music in Windows Explorer they work fine.

Reboot normally fixes DA:I no sound issue.

FYI using Asus Xonar DX sound card,been solid for gaming in general.

 

[bystander36]

I had the no sound bug as well,happened twice in last hour when launching DA:I,wierd thing is if I close DA:I and go to my MP3 music in Windows Explorer they work fine.

Reboot normally fixes DA:I no sound issue.

FYI using Asus Xonar DX sound card,been solid for gaming in general.

Now that's a problem. I sometimes get a foliage flickering bug. A reboot usually solves that one too. I also wish they supported surround sound.

 

[ControlD]

Now that's a problem. I sometimes get a foliage flickering bug. A reboot usually solves that one too. I also wish they supported surround sound.

You guys make me feel lucky. My run through the game clocked in at 98 hours and I don't recall ever seeing a single bug. I had a c2d very early in the game (a few hours in maybe) but that was it. No quest bugs, no hardware issues. I was amazed such a big game ran so well out of the box.

 

[NoSoup4You]

I'm 115 hours in, and there's been maybe 2 crashes and a handful of inconsequential quest bugs. Considering the complexity of this game it's basically been a top-notch experience from that perspective.

I'm half-way from level 19 to 20, debating whether to just go finish the game now instead of continuing to level up. There aren't any perks or skills that I want anymore, I'm just concerned at the relative lack of tier 3 weapon and armor schematics I've found. Seems like I should at least get some of the best gear before finishing off the main quest. While I may replay DAI, this combat isn't really interesting like DAO was... which is a game I replayed multiple times.

 

[bystander36]

I'm 115 hours in, and there's been maybe 2 crashes and a handful of inconsequential quest bugs. Considering the complexity of this game it's basically been a top-notch experience from that perspective.

I'm half-way from level 19 to 20, debating whether to just go finish the game now instead of continuing to level up. There aren't any perks or skills that I want anymore, I'm just concerned at the relative lack of tier 3 weapon and armor schematics I've found. Seems like I should at least get some of the best gear before finishing off the main quest. While I may replay DAI, this combat isn't really interesting like DAO was... which is a game I replayed multiple times.

If you are interested in finding the tier 3 weapon and quest schematics:

Spoiler

Go to Empire du Lion and after taking the fort, you get weapon schematics at a vendor. For armor, go to Hissing Wastes and look in the canyon for a vendor. If you do the primary quest of the zone, you'll find weapon schematics as well.

 

[Mem]

I'm 115 hours in, and there's been maybe 2 crashes and a handful of inconsequential quest bugs. Considering the complexity of this game it's basically been a top-notch experience from that perspective.

I'm half-way from level 19 to 20, debating whether to just go finish the game now instead of continuing to level up. There aren't any perks or skills that I want anymore, I'm just concerned at the relative lack of tier 3 weapon and armor schematics I've found. Seems like I should at least get some of the best gear before finishing off the main quest. While I may replay DAI, this combat isn't really interesting like DAO was... which is a game I replayed multiple times.

I'm just over 105 hours at level 22,combat is boring being honest and I feel DA:I just does not feel like DA apart from storyline,everything else feels hollow,companions don't talk much and that's with me going to war room and changing group now and then,in some ways it's even worst then DA2.

AI can be a joke I died a few times(where you respawn after) while trying to jump and my companions got in the way lol and that is out of combat,yes I know about hold button.

Mage skills I'm just going for passive ones or ones that I don't need an extra skill slot for due to the eight limit which I've maxed out,well done Bioware for destroying my interest in new skills or lack of.

Bugs are one thing, but it's not my favourite game so far or even in my top five for this year.


Having said all that you get a lot of playing time and money's worth so to speak.

Roll on Witcher 3 can't wait for that .

 

[bystander36]

What class and specialization did you choose? I've found fun values vary from different classes. Archery is boring, and I found Knight Enchanter pretty boring too, while dual wield assassin and warriors (on nightmare difficulty) to be fun and mid to late game Rift mage was also fun.

My current playthrough is as an archer, and keep finding myself controlling Blackwall or Cassandra, not just due to necessity, but they end up more entertaining.

 

[Mem]

What class and specialization did you choose? I've found fun values vary from different classes. Archery is boring, and I found Knight Enchanter pretty boring too, while dual wield assassin and warriors (on nightmare difficulty) to be fun and mid to late game Rift mage was also fun.

My current playthrough is as an archer, and keep finding myself controlling Blackwall or Cassandra, not just due to necessity, but they end up more entertaining.

A lot of fire and ice skills with some KE skills,btw got another bug ,you know Hissing Wastes well my character can't move from the first camp,I can move Sera,Cassandra etc but not my main character,it's like he is superclued lol ,I can access his inventory etc but not move him,going to reload an earlier save and see if it happens again.

 

[KeithTalent]

Ok you jerks I caved and bought the digital deluxe version of this game. You can stop pressuring me now. Geez.

KT

 

[Mem]

Ok you jerks I caved and bought the digital deluxe version of this game. You can stop pressuring me now. Geez.

KT

Only pressure you have is 100 plus hours to play and finish the game ,hope you got the time :biggrin: .

 

[KeithTalent]

Only pressure you have is 100 plus hours to play and finish the game ,hope you got the time :biggrin: .

I don't really, but I will try my best!

KT

 

[Fire&Blood]

Ok you jerks I caved and bought the digital deluxe version of this game. You can stop pressuring me now. Geez.

KT

You should be pressured even more. We won't rest until you post proof of finishing all the games suggested to you in that thread you started a while ago.

I finally finished Inquisition on the xbox 1. It could have been better but it could have been worse, a lot worse. The ending was alright, space for DLC/sequel and nothing outrageous, ME3 was a lesson learned by Bioware.

 

[bystander36]

A lot of fire and ice skills with some KE skills,btw got another bug ,you know Hissing Wastes well my character can't move from the first camp,I can move Sera,Cassandra etc but not my main character,it's like he is superclued lol ,I can access his inventory etc but not move him,going to reload an earlier save and see if it happens again.

I've had that, jumping can sometimes fix it, you can save and reload too. It can happen on any map. I also found the KE to be boring.

 

[Carfax83]

I must say, this game has diminished my opinion of the Frostbite 3 engine somewhat. The amount of loading screens is just too much, and it's extremely annoying.

Even in Skyhold there are some areas that require a loading screen!

Also the animations are passable at best, but that's not the engine's fault. Bioware games have always had terrible to passable animations.

Other than that, this game is very good and I don't regret buying it one bit. The main storyline is actually pretty damn interesting so far.. Almost makes me want to reload Dragon Age 2 since there was some stuff that I completely forgot which pertains to DAI..

 

[Bateluer]

Also the animations are passable at best, but that's not the engine's fault. Bioware games have always had terrible to passable animations.

They've actually gotten worse. DAO had pretty good combat animations. DA2 threw the completely out the window for a hyper stylized theme.

 

[Carfax83]

Also I have one other thing that's been grating me. How the f8ck do I use more abilities than what I have on the battle menu? After getting to Skyhold I realize that instead of Might Blow being mapped to the X button, I now have Mark of the Rift or something.

I want to change it back, but I still want access to Mark of the Rift..

 

[Bateluer]

Also I have one other thing that's been grating me. How the f8ck do I use more abilities than what I have on the battle menu? After getting to Skyhold I realize that instead of Might Blow being mapped to the X button, I now have Mark of the Rift or something.

I want to change it back, but I still want access to Mark of the Rift..

Should be able to reorder the hot keys from the Attributes screen. Still only have 8 maximum.

 

[Carfax83]

OK got it. That's really stupid though. You only can access 8 abilities at any one time, even on K&M interface? D:

They need to patch that ASAP, but I doubt they will do so as it must have been a design decision; likely for the consoles.. This series' PC roots have been stripped away completely with DAI. The strategic element is all but gone, no auto attack, limited to 8 abilities on all platforms..

While I am definitely enjoying DAI, I won't be so eager to preorder the next one if they insist on rampant consolization for the series..

 

[bystander36]

OK got it. That's really stupid though. You only can access 8 abilities at any one time, even on K&M interface? D:

They need to patch that ASAP, but I doubt they will do so as it must have been a design decision; likely for the consoles.. This series' PC roots have been stripped away completely with DAI. The strategic element is all but gone, no auto attack, limited to 8 abilities on all platforms..

While I am definitely enjoying DAI, I won't be so eager to preorder the next one if they insist on rampant consolization for the series..

You do get auto attacking, but only in tactical mode. Sadly melee characters suck at auto attacking, as they'll spend most their time getting into the perfect position to swing, only to have the enemy move a little, causing you to reposition. This will go on for long periods of time. Ranged attackers do well with autoattack.

 

[Bateluer]

OK got it. That's really stupid though. You only can access 8 abilities at any one time, even on K&M interface? D:

They need to patch that ASAP, but I doubt they will do so as it must have been a design decision; likely for the consoles.. This series' PC roots have been stripped away completely with DAI. The strategic element is all but gone, no auto attack, limited to 8 abilities on all platforms..

While I am definitely enjoying DAI, I won't be so eager to preorder the next one if they insist on rampant consolization for the series..

Most of this happened with DA2. With the talent that left Bioware in the wake of the EA acquisition, don't expect a return. If you want tactical RPGs, you need to look at D-OS, WL2, plus Pillars of Eternity & Tides of Numenara when they're released.

 

[facetman]

Just finished - decent ending - they definitely learned their lesson on ME3. My achievements say I have not killed 10 dragons- hmmm... There are no more to kill in the game... another glitch? Or does it assume you have to do a replay to kill 10?

I switched to hard in the second chapter- should have gone back and started over to get that achievement... wont replay as I don't think the choices you make change the story enough to warrant another play through. Anybody else replay - or maybe replay with a totally different character- but the story wont change any so "yawn" - but the combat will. Maybe worth a try ...