Now that I've got some time invested in DA:I, I can say it's definitely a Bioware game.  A lot of the same voice actors as Mass Effect, and they used the same movement models.  For example, Cassandra's model moves exactly the same as Liara in Mass Effect in cut scenes and speech.


If you like Mass Effect (like I do), you'll like DA:I.

Quote from: Sacrosanct;800327Now that I've got some time invested in DA:I, I can say it's definitely a Bioware game.  A lot of the same voice actors as Mass Effect, and they used the same movement models.  For example, Cassandra's model moves exactly the same as Liara in Mass Effect in cut scenes and speech.


If you like Mass Effect (like I do), you'll like DA:I.

I am loving it so far, but then, I love Bioware.

Quote from: ladybird;800323*cough* link's awakening *cough*

lalalalala can't hear you over the sound of how awesome a link to the past is

I'm giving Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim another fair shake in between Borderlands 2 (playing through the DLC) and World of Warcraft (giving Warlords of Draenor a spin and loving it so far).

Instead of picking up from where I left my Nord (Warrior, Two-Handed, Heavy Armor), I started a new one, an Orc (Warrior, Two-Handed, Heavy Armor). Damn it if I hadn't forgotten how awesomely immersive the Bleak Falls Barrow dungeon crawl was, with the puzzles and traps and undead.

I'm now torn between going on with the Orc (Elder Scroll Orcs are pretty cool) or goig back with the Nord (they're now roughly at the same spot). Decisions, decisions.

By the way, any tips on character building? I went with Two-Handed and Heavy Armor because that's how I play just about every CRPG, at least the first time through; I create a big brute, dress him in the heaviest armor available and give him the biggest weapon I find. I Googled around for character builds but results were more or less all over the place. Are there any sites that do for Skyrim what Icy Veins does for WoW?

Quote from: The Butcher;800575I'm giving Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim another fair shake in between Borderlands 2 (playing through the DLC) and World of Warcraft (giving Warlords of Draenor a spin and loving it so far).

Instead of picking up from where I left my Nord (Warrior, Two-Handed, Heavy Armor), I started a new one, an Orc (Warrior, Two-Handed, Heavy Armor). Damn it if I hadn't forgotten how awesomely immersive the Bleak Falls Barrow dungeon crawl was, with the puzzles and traps and undead.

I'm now torn between going on with the Orc (Elder Scroll Orcs are pretty cool) or goig back with the Nord (they're now roughly at the same spot). Decisions, decisions.

By the way, any tips on character building? I went with Two-Handed and Heavy Armor because that's how I play just about every CRPG, at least the first time through; I create a big brute, dress him in the heaviest armor available and give him the biggest weapon I find. I Googled around for character builds but results were more or less all over the place. Are there any sites that do for Skyrim what Icy Veins does for WoW?

The thing about Elder Scrolls is the game snaps in half in at least a dozen ways. Figure out how YOU want to be incredibly awesome, and do that. I rather favor "bow and sneaking" since I think that's the easiest way to do it all, but, seriously, just about every skill tree has something ridiculously good in it.

Quote from: Doom;800622The thing about Elder Scrolls is the game snaps in half in at least a dozen ways. Figure out how YOU want to be incredibly awesome, and do that. I rather favor "bow and sneaking" since I think that's the easiest way to do it all, but, seriously, just about every skill tree has something ridiculously good in it.

Once I had maxed out destruction (fireballs yay!) and conjuration (2e elementals at all times), the game was a cakewalk.   Not even close to a challenge, and I don't really recall ever getting hurt.

Probably the most common ways to become super powerful in Skyrim is to max your smithing and enchanting trees.  once you do that, your weapons and armor are so good nothing can touch you.

Quote from: Doom;800622The thing about Elder Scrolls is the game snaps in half in at least a dozen ways. Figure out how YOU want to be incredibly awesome, and do that. I rather favor "bow and sneaking" since I think that's the easiest way to do it all, but, seriously, just about every skill tree has something ridiculously good in it.

Bow & sneak would probably map nicely to my usual gravitation towards snipers with FPS games... nevertheless, I defaulted to my fantasy CRPG instincts.

Should I consider dual-wield One-Handed instead of Two-Handed?

Any reason I should be using Light Armor instead of Heavy Armor?

Or how about One-Handed and shield? How does a tankier Warrior plays out?

What about becoming a werewolf? Should I be working on this?

Quote from: Sacrosanct;800637Once I had maxed out destruction (fireballs yay!) and conjuration (2e elementals at all times), the game was a cakewalk.   Not even close to a challenge, and I don't really recall ever getting hurt.

Summoners are right up there with brute skull-mashers on my CRPG PC preference list. I'll give it some thought when/if I go for a second playthrough.

Quote from: Sacrosanct;800637Probably the most common ways to become super powerful in Skyrim is to max your smithing and enchanting trees.  once you do that, your weapons and armor are so good nothing can touch you.

What, a fantasy CRPG in which crafting is not shit? Mind=blown

Quote from: The Butcher;800648Or how about One-Handed and shield? How does a tankier Warrior plays out?

My first PC was a nord sword and board.  Highest level PC too.  if you build up your aforementioned smithing skill, you'll be a bad ass.  Nothing like doubling the value of weapons and armor with max'd smithing.  And if you enchanted above that?  Crazy powerful.

QuoteWhat about becoming a werewolf? Should I be working on this?

It's cool looking, but I found that I was significantly weaker as a werewolf, and hardly used it.

Just started playing DOTA 2 with some friends of mine and being a noob in it. Luckily there are players who are even worse.

Quote from: The Butcher;800648Should I consider dual-wield One-Handed instead of Two-Handed?

Any reason I should be using Light Armor instead of Heavy Armor?

Or how about One-Handed and shield? How does a tankier Warrior plays out?

What about becoming a werewolf? Should I be working on this?

What, a fantasy CRPG in which crafting is not shit? Mind=blown

You can lop heads well enough with one or two hands (and heads bouncing down stairs is awesome either way!). I never did the dual wielding thing, I found shields (when not using a bow) to give bonus resistances that were more important than the too-much damage.

That IS one issue in Skyrim. You're going to be facing dragons, and they fly. That makes melee a bit of a problem, so you're going to need a bow (you can use spells, but dragons are TOUGH to nail in flight, and your mana is kinda limited; you can have loads of arrows).

I really didn't like being a werewolf, or a vampire. Tried it, sucked, got the cures and moved on.

Crafting your own armor is freakin' awesome, once you get up to dual-enchanting things. Max resist all? Yeah, that's good.

But seriously, *every* skill can lead to pure awesomeness in Skyrim.

I need a new gaming PC (desktop, not laptop) and I don't know what to buy because I'm shit at technology. I've always inherited my brother's hand-me-down tech, but can't do that this time.

I'm willing to spend $1200 - 1500, but I'm not good at assembling anything beyond the usual tower set up. I suppose I could get pay this guy I know $50 to handle any hiccups.

Anyone have advice/recommendations?

Quote from: Shipyard Locked;801313I need a new gaming PC (desktop, not laptop) and I don't know what to buy because I'm shit at technology. I've always inherited my brother's hand-me-down tech, but can't do that this time.

I'm willing to spend $1200 - 1500, but I'm not good at assembling anything beyond the usual tower set up. I suppose I could get pay this guy I know $50 to handle any hiccups.

Anyone have advice/recommendations?

Logical Increments is the site for you, and that budget can get you something very nice indeed.

PC building really is easy - everything is coded and shaped to only go one way, and as long as you don't do anything openly stupid, like lick your RAM, it's hard to fuck up. Plenty of good guides online, and understanding how to do it will save you money in the long run, for your next system or anything you need to replace.

I broke my laptop recently, and a friend of mine set me up with a loaner-- that, happily, will play some of the games I have that I can't run on my hardware.

I'm playing through Guacamelee right now, and it's pretty fun.

Laptop can't quite handle SFIV and KOFXIII, so I'm having to wait until my money comes in to upgrade my gear. Planning on going balls-out on a laptop and desktop.

This is pretty much what happens to me when Steam goes on sale (sorry, don't know how to embed).

Just got Castle Crashers, looks fun.

Waiting to see if Divinity: Original Sin drops any further. If it doesn't I'll pick it up near the end of the sale.

Is anyone here playing Banner Saga? Is it as good as they say said?

And if anyone spotting other good deals, let me know!

I'm having a fair amount of fun playing Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The customization options have left me a bit cold so far, but that's because I've never gotten into the whole "customize your fighter" aspect that's been all the rage in fighting games the last few years.

Of course, the online mode seems to be clogged with people who play the game far better than I do.

The trophies are a lot of fun though, as are several of the "mini-game" style fights. I'm still not familiar with "Smash Tour" enough to comment on that mode, however.