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GawainBS wrote:Thanks once again. Terribly disappointed that there isn't a melee-mage spec.

You're what now? This is wonderful news!

<<---- Mages this way
Warriors that way ---->>

as it should be. No more powerhouses that can solo the game while it's alt-tabbed.

You're confusing the cool concept and its execution in the previous game.

Perhaps, but if they reduced the number of possible characters, and somewhat dumbed down the classes (this is no criticism, just facts) the execution might not be as good as we hoped.

ME2 was released after DA, and balance there wasn't top notch either

Edit : Aren't they planning on allowing levels in differend arch-types? As in : Mage 5 / Warrior 3? That would be your melee mage right there.

Stworca wrote:Aren't they planning on allowing levels in differend arch-types? As in : Mage 5 / Warrior 3? That would be your melee mage right there.

Where'd you here this? I don't remember hearing anything about it.....

[bored] And the third of three tomes is unlocked. Huzzah![/bored]

Still don't know what it does...

Are twohanded weapons still painstakingly slow?

The way that Hawke's brother was swinging, I'd say no. However, I'm playing a mage, so take it with a (rather large) grain of salt. Mage Staves are no longer point and shoot, however.

Thanks. No longer points and shoot? What then? Meleeweapons?

In Origins, you just point and shot at your target.

In DA2, you have several animations, and yes, you have the ablity to use it as a melee weapon.

Thank you! Maybe a combat mage is possible after all... Here's to hoping!

Is anything like an Arcane Warrior possible? I saw that some mage skills can be sustained, but haven't seen anything to indicate a strong melee presence.

Also, how many specializations can you have? Still two? One at seven and one at fourteen?

No Arcane Warrior type. That I can detect. Mages only use Staves.

Spec points are still only granted at 7 & 14. Force Mage, Blood Mage and Spirit Healer.

Spirit Healer will forbid any offensive spellcasting, but has enhanced abilities to compensate. (not tried the others).

Greatest Reference to Origins that I have come across: "The only Warden of Ferelden I know of sits on the Throne." Side note: Human Noble Female from Origins fell in love with Alistair and eventually Married him. THru Mods, there is also a Princess

ALso came across a reference to the Warden Bloodmage from Warden's Keep DLC.

Thanks for your reply.

The game seems to be a lot more centered around party combat. How do you think solo runs would look like?

Am I correct in comparing DAII to MEII in saying that it has less abilities, but these abilities are more developed than before?

Also, what are your thoughts in regards to Stworca's thread? Do you share the same experience as he did?

I've found a few Origins references so far, especially relating to the Hero Of Fereldan specifically, but I shan't go into too much detail as I don't want to give spoilers
there was a funny comment in one of the innkeerpers rumours too. something about the pigeon population of Fereldan being in decline and what kind of sick person would kill innocent pigeons? oh I wonder who...

I strongly suspect importing a Dalish Warden will be reflecting in a lot of dialogue with the Dalish clan at Sundermount too, since it's the same clan the Warden came from. there's also references to Tamlen, especially from Merill

Hmmm I wonder whom would do such a mean thing like that? (Killing innocent pigeons) *Shakes head knowingly* Which Innkeeper?

I've been looking for backpacks, myself. Found three, each in different sections of the city. 2 more. Only allowed 100 items. A let-down from Origins, which had 125.

I'll answer the other in the other thread.

in the Hanged Man, it's one of several rumours he tells you, although it'll probably only turn up if you have "met Shale" tag in your imported save
I've also met a few more Origins cameos who thankfully have their original voice actors, shan't say more though