True_Avery Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/news/6244898.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;1 New area, higher level cap, new enemies, and 5 new companions. "The major add-on will feature an all-new storyline that focuses on the rebuilding of the Grey Wardens after the bloody events of the original game's campaign. It will allow players to import their Dragon Age characters or start over as an all-new new Grey Warden from the empire of Orlais. It will also delve deeper into the backstory of the Darkspawn and their ongoing objectives." "In addition to a new storyline, Awakening will also raise the level cap for Dragon Age: Origins. It will also add new foes, with BioWare mentioning such creatures as the Inferno Golem, Spectral Dragon, and a hyperintelligent sub-race of Darkspawn. It will be set in the all-new realm of Amaranthine, and will also add new spells, abilities, and five all-new party members which players can enlist." Looks like it as been priced around $40 American. Pre-orders Ship 3/16/2010. http://dragonage.bioware.com/awakening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoffe Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 "The major add-on will feature an all-new storyline that focuses on the rebuilding of the Grey Wardens after the bloody events of the original game's campaign. It will allow players to import their Dragon Age characters or start over as an all-new new Grey Warden from the empire of Orlais. It will also delve deeper into the backstory of the Darkspawn and their ongoing objectives." I wonder if this will work like the Origins part in Ðragon Age:Origins with separate story lines. Should be a fairly big difference between playing as the hero of Ferelden who's just ended the blight, or some as-of-yet-nobody from abroad when it comes to rebuilding the Ferelden branch of the Grey Wardens you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wow, I knew they planned for a lot of DLCs, but I didn't expect a full blown expansion so soon. Awesome. I'll definitely be getting this one. I wonder though, if they'll insert a new race for the player, or perhaps just a new origin story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 All 5 new companions should be female elves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cire992 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ^ Dem Grey Wardens roll pretty deep. Hell of a beefy expansion, might get around to it. I'd had have to actually finish the game, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I wonder if this will work like the Origins part in Ðragon Age:Origins with separate story lines. Should be a fairly big difference between playing as the hero of Ferelden who's just ended the blight, or some as-of-yet-nobody from abroad when it comes to rebuilding the Ferelden branch of the Grey Wardens you'd think. No problems there...we don't know how many Grey Wardens fought at that last battle. I counted three. But the new main character could easily be a new one that simply fought there too All 5 new companions should be female elves Morrigan is gone so it could get lonely in the tent yes...the ears not being the only thing pointy there...^^ Anyway, since no-one has said it, I will: WANT. NAOH. tyvm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrrtoken Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 But... I thought that expansion packs were for archaic untermenschen, and that DLC was the new order in aftermarket content! Right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 It would seem there are exceptions, for which I'm really glad. All 5 new companions should be female elves I disagree - three female elves, a desire demoness and a Lady of the Forest-like ghostly chick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 I disagree - three female elves, a desire demoness and a Lady of the Forest-like ghosty chick! I'll take the Desire demoness and the Lady of the Forest over the elves any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedak Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 As long as I get to see Sandal make an appearance, I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 But... I thought that expansion packs were for archaic untermenschen, and that DLC was the new order in aftermarket content! Right?! As long as it makes money, Bioware doesn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rake Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm really psyched for this as I did feel the original left quite a few loose ends and was missing a final act, seems like this will be it. Still hoping it is more in the 20-30 hour range, rather than the rumored 15 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 As long as I get to see Sandal make an appearance, I'll be happy.Enchantment?.... ENCHANTMENT!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quanon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I hope there's more possessed kids to kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 And I hope there's more establishments like the Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mur'phon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Why kill possessed children when you can sell them to a demon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Sandal gave me the biggest laugh and then biggest what the f...moment in any video game I have ever played. Near the end of the game...just...epic. Anyway, Desire demons would be nice, but...now the difficult thing: They're desire demons. They look like what you desire. So they'll look like female Elves anyway. I win for sheer logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 The one my mage met in the Fade sure didn't look like a female elf, but that didn't stop him. Anyway, regarding the supposed release date: considering they just postponed the latest DLC (Return to Ostagar), which was supposed to be released yesterday, it's reasonable to assume this expansion won't be ready for March as they seem to be planning. After all it is a much bigger and more complex project than RtO. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrrtoken Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 To be honest, I'd wish they hurry up and end support for DA so that they can outsource the sequel to Obsidian. It kinda proves that BioWare doesn't know what their fans really want. >:| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan 411 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nice. Glad to see an expansion pack is coming out soon. I played and beaten the first one around three times. (Currently playing as a Dalish elf.) It was a fun game and I definitely enjoyed it. The origins aspect is a great addition to the game and the execution of it (IMO) was great. I'm also glad to see that Alister has a returning role in Awakening. I actually thought he was the best character in the entire game. (Morrigan is second anyway.) I am wondering though on how many expansion packs BioWare is planning to release for Dragon Age 1 before getting to work on Dragon Age 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 To be honest, I'd wish they hurry up and end support for DA so that they can outsource the sequel to Obsidian. It kinda proves that BioWare doesn't know what their fans really want. >:| I'd say it's completely the opposite. They are obviously giving the fans everything they want. On the other hand, the fans are a demanding and childish lot. If you take a look at Bioware's DA forums, you'll see what I mean. I for one am completely satisfied with everything Dragon Age has offered so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthParametric Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 To be honest, I'd wish they hurry up and end support for DA so that they can outsource the sequel to Obsidian. It kinda proves that BioWare doesn't know what their fans really want. >:| Fans want a half-finished, buggy mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jae Onasi Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 And I hope there's more establishments like the Pearl. The men were truly teh sexeh. I actually lost influence with Alistair for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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