Video Games Dragon Age 3 Announced - Page 10

**hometeam** · 11-21-2014, 09:00 PM

Err uhh.. the game makes your drive constantly write information. For solid states drives this is a problem becuase they have finite write cycles. If the game is writing a reportedly 30gb of data for every 40 minutes of gameplay, that's a ton of wear and tear on your SSD. People are concerned if they play DA3 off of an SSD, or already have, that they are prematurely wearing out the drive, and that = $$$

**Mav** · 11-22-2014, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Err uhh.. the game makes your drive constantly write information. For solid states drives this is a problem becuase they have finite write cycles. If the game is writing a reportedly 30gb of data for every 40 minutes of gameplay, that's a ton of wear and tear on your SSD. People are concerned if they play DA3 off of an SSD, or already have, that they are prematurely wearing out the drive, and that = $$$

I know you are a pc guy, so does this apply to all systems?

**hometeam** · 11-22-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mav

I know you are a pc guy, so does this apply to all systems?

PC only. The console itself is the DRM on console.

**Mav** · 11-22-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

PC only. The console itself is the DRM on console.

Thanks. I'm clearly the plug in and play type

**Mav** · 11-23-2014, 12:50 AM

I like this game. But I don't want to control multiple people. Ugh

**hometeam** · 11-23-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mav

I like this game. But I don't want to control multiple people. Ugh

Just replace the AI scripts with custom made ones..

Oh.. console..

lol

cookster50 · 11-23-2014, 11:52 AM

I've got to be missing something easy. How the fudge do you use a healing potion with ps4?

keg in kc · 11-23-2014, 05:15 PM

So I've got an embarrassing number of hours played now, and all I can say is that this game is incredible so far. I've gotten the hang of combat now, including the tactical camera that everybody seems to hate, but I've found to be invaluable during things like dragon fights. The simple thing that fixed it for me was moving the camera so the angle is no longer top down - basically you can stay in third person mode with the tactical camera. Double click on character portraits to change perspective. It's actually pretty easy to control the battlefield, much easier than when I was trying to do everything looking down from above (since you can't pull the field of view very far back).

The story so far is amazing. The trick is, unless you're a grinder (which I am...), you need to get out of Hinterlands by the time you're level 4 or 5. Don't stay there just running random sidequests. Because you can spend dozens of hours there doing random stuff and never advance the story at all. But once you leave (you can always come back and finish stuff later...) everything really kicks into high gear. There are some tremendously emotional moments, and some very difficult choices to make. Even the romances seem to have taken a major step forward, at least with Cassandra, who for me was one of the most mature and well done romances I've ever seen in a bioware game. The character interactions in general (meaning conversations at Skyhold and the ensuing individual character quests) have all been very good as well.

Now, being a grinder, I'm still in act 2 despite about 60 hours of game time, so I have no idea what the rest of the game's going to bring. I'm clearing areas right now, and putting off going forward with the story. But to this point this is the best thing I've played in years. And I'm gonna hate not being able to play much this week.

**Ragged Robin** · 11-24-2014, 10:51 PM

OK guys, I didn't play #2 but if you've finished The Fade part in this game and Alistair is king..

Spoiler!

Javabean · 11-30-2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

OK guys, I didn't play #2 but if you've finished The Fade part in this game and Alistair is king..

Spoiler!

OmahaChief · 11-29-2014, 12:52 PM

Ran into an area last night that had some baby dragons and then this big momma swoops down from the sky and rains a fireball on my guys. My little level 4 guys did not make it. Not sure what level of team it will take to go in there but I don't think I will be back there for a while. It is in the hinterlands and in Lady Shaynas Valley

NWTF · 08-09-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Ran into an area last night that had some baby dragons and then this big momma swoops down from the sky and rains a fireball on my guys. My little level 4 guys did not make it. Not sure what level of team it will take to go in there but I don't think I will be back there for a while. It is in the hinterlands and in Lady Shaynas Valley

This reminds me, I need to go back and kill that dragon.

I encountered that same scenario at level 7 or 8 and didnt stand a chance.

Fish · 12-01-2014, 01:49 PM

FYI.... you can get DA: Inquisition today for $44.99:

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=lp_85246...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Only valid today!

Beef Supreme · 12-01-2014, 04:25 PM

I will admit that after my initial pissed off reaction to some of the elements of this game that I have ended up playing the shit out of it. I'm still tired as hell of the generic swords and sorcery schtick, but the game does have a lot going for it.

keg in kc · 12-01-2014, 06:55 PM

I had family in town for a week so have barely touched it after playing an insane amount the week it launched. And now a SWTOR expansion hits tomorrow, followed by a Destiny expansion next week. I need 35 hour days to get all my gaming in.

11-21-2014, 09:00 PM	#1
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $3981956	Err uhh.. the game makes your drive constantly write information. For solid states drives this is a problem becuase they have finite write cycles. If the game is writing a reportedly 30gb of data for every 40 minutes of gameplay, that's a ton of wear and tear on your SSD. People are concerned if they play DA3 off of an SSD, or already have, that they are prematurely wearing out the drive, and that = $$$
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11-23-2014, 12:50 AM	#5
Mav XBOX GT MAVS ACE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Casino cash: $10019303	I like this game. But I don't want to control multiple people. Ugh __________________ Resident Browns fan I’m not here to argue about Alex Smith. Fastest Ignore user on CP
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11-23-2014, 11:52 AM	#7
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $3043622	I've got to be missing something easy. How the fudge do you use a healing potion with ps4?
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11-23-2014, 05:15 PM	#8
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	So I've got an embarrassing number of hours played now, and all I can say is that this game is incredible so far. I've gotten the hang of combat now, including the tactical camera that everybody seems to hate, but I've found to be invaluable during things like dragon fights. The simple thing that fixed it for me was moving the camera so the angle is no longer top down - basically you can stay in third person mode with the tactical camera. Double click on character portraits to change perspective. It's actually pretty easy to control the battlefield, much easier than when I was trying to do everything looking down from above (since you can't pull the field of view very far back). The story so far is amazing. The trick is, unless you're a grinder (which I am...), you need to get out of Hinterlands by the time you're level 4 or 5. Don't stay there just running random sidequests. Because you can spend dozens of hours there doing random stuff and never advance the story at all. But once you leave (you can always come back and finish stuff later...) everything really kicks into high gear. There are some tremendously emotional moments, and some very difficult choices to make. Even the romances seem to have taken a major step forward, at least with Cassandra, who for me was one of the most mature and well done romances I've ever seen in a bioware game. The character interactions in general (meaning conversations at Skyhold and the ensuing individual character quests) have all been very good as well. Now, being a grinder, I'm still in act 2 despite about 60 hours of game time, so I have no idea what the rest of the game's going to bring. I'm clearing areas right now, and putting off going forward with the story. But to this point this is the best thing I've played in years. And I'm gonna hate not being able to play much this week.
Posts: 58,682

11-29-2014, 12:52 PM	#11
OmahaChief Down with Nino Brown Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Omaha Casino cash: $9425000	Ran into an area last night that had some baby dragons and then this big momma swoops down from the sky and rains a fireball on my guys. My little level 4 guys did not make it. Not sure what level of team it will take to go in there but I don't think I will be back there for a while. It is in the hinterlands and in Lady Shaynas Valley
Posts: 3,616

12-01-2014, 01:49 PM	#13
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2068919	FYI.... you can get DA: Inquisition today for $44.99: http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=lp_85246...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Only valid today! __________________
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12-01-2014, 04:25 PM	#14
Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	I will admit that after my initial pissed off reaction to some of the elements of this game that I have ended up playing the shit out of it. I'm still tired as hell of the generic swords and sorcery schtick, but the game does have a lot going for it.
Posts: 11,000

12-01-2014, 06:55 PM	#15
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I had family in town for a week so have barely touched it after playing an insane amount the week it launched. And now a SWTOR expansion hits tomorrow, followed by a Destiny expansion next week. I need 35 hour days to get all my gaming in.
Posts: 58,682