Video Games Dragon Age 2 - Page 31

keg in kc · 09:38 AM

Trailer premiered at gamescom a few minutes ago, seems like a good time for its own thread.

(is that Flemeth's voice?)

**Saulbadguy** · 03-20-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I did it!

Finally.

Man, I'm so glad I stayed up now. Although God I'm about half dead between working 60 hours the last 5 days and trying to do this fight the last three nights after work. Err, mornings. Whatever.

Time to loot and level up!

I created a save file right before it - then turned the difficulty to Normal and owned him. I'll go back later and try again but right now it's not worth my time. On to Act 2...

keg in kc · 03-20-2011, 02:41 PM

I did the same thing (save file, not lower difficulty).

If I hadn't finished it this morning, I was going to lower it.

Mr. Laz · 03-20-2011, 05:47 PM

party = 1 tank,3 mages

1 tank runs in first and uses shield bash, tremor,taunt

leave everyone stunned and/or grouped up nicely

3 mages firestorm x3, fireball x3(winter's blast x3 if anyone is left

)

mop up the blood

keg in kc · 03-20-2011, 06:06 PM

Try this one on for size Laz:

Tank runs in with shield bash (make sure you have the upgrade that lets you stagger).

ONE mage casts upgraded chain lighting.

4 mobs explode in a wash of gore. Even on nightmare.

Skyy God · 03-21-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Just finished it.

Not quite a good as the original, but I still really enjoyed it.

Will discuss when you abuse mongers get done playing nightmare mode.

Am just now wrapping up the last boss fight. After a fantastic Act 2, Act 3 is a total letdown.

Mr. Laz · 03-21-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Try this one on for size Laz:

Tank runs in with shield bash (make sure you have the upgrade that lets you stagger).

ONE mage casts upgraded chain lighting.

4 mobs explode in a wash of gore. Even on nightmare.

I shall have to investigate this chain lighting thingie. Normally it's weak sauce.

Thank you, kind sir.

i wonder what would happen with chain lightingx3?

would the world explode?

Mr. Laz · 03-21-2011, 11:03 AM

btw - anyone try running with a Rogue as your tank? I mean cunning lets him unlock stuff but also boosts his defense. Add a few extra points into constitution and give him a shield and one-hander.

Of course he won't have taunt but in most cases he would be so far out front that he would naturally draw agro for stuff.

1 rogue tank + 3 pure dps mages might work

Skyy God · 03-22-2011, 09:40 AM

Amazon has this for $40 (all platforms) today.

Mr. Laz · 03-22-2011, 10:12 AM

first dragon encounter!!

Skyy God · 03-22-2011, 10:26 AM

Btw, for Rogues, Mark of Death and Assassination are killer for boss fights.

Mr. Laz · 03-22-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

Btw, for Rogues, Mark of Death and Assassination are killer for boss fights.

do you only get the assassin class if you make the the Rogue?

i keep seeing all these skill trees that aren't available for the NPC's that i pick up.

Frazod · 03-22-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

do you only get the assassin class if you make the the Rogue?

i keep seeing all these skill trees that aren't available for the NPC's that i pick up.

That must be the case. Isabella doesn't get that skill tree. Bummer.

The assassin thing does kick ass, though.

Skyy God · 03-22-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

That must be the case. Isabella doesn't get that skill tree. Bummer.

The assassin thing does kick ass, though.

I missed the Arishok, Templar, Unstoppable, Master Craftsman, and Supplier achievements, am considering a 2nd playthrough. I'd like the assassin tree as early as possible, so I guess I'll do the xp glitch.

The streets will run red with blood.

keg in kc · 03-22-2011, 11:24 AM

If you're looking to tank with a rogue (I'm not, I tried a single quest area on Nightmare with Isabela tanking and it was... ... a nightmare), I would say rival Isabela is probably your best choice. Rivalry gives her a 10% dodge bonus, the Swashbuckler skill tree would give her +10 to defense (per enemy) from Savvy and Across the Bow is a single target taunt that (according to the skill description) can't be resisted. And then you could focus on the Scoundrel skill tree for further aggro control.

keg in kc · 03-22-2011, 05:03 PM

Finally had a little time to play last night, did Sebastian's Act 2 character quest. Pretty cool stuff.

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03-20-2011, 02:41 PM	#452
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03-20-2011, 05:47 PM	#453
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03-20-2011, 06:06 PM	#454
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Try this one on for size Laz: Tank runs in with shield bash (make sure you have the upgrade that lets you stagger). ONE mage casts upgraded chain lighting. 4 mobs explode in a wash of gore. Even on nightmare.
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03-21-2011, 11:03 AM	#457
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	btw - anyone try running with a Rogue as your tank? I mean cunning lets him unlock stuff but also boosts his defense. Add a few extra points into constitution and give him a shield and one-hander. Of course he won't have taunt but in most cases he would be so far out front that he would naturally draw agro for stuff. 1 rogue tank + 3 pure dps mages might work __________________
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03-22-2011, 10:12 AM	#459
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	first dragon encounter!! __________________
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03-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#460
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03-22-2011, 11:24 AM	#464
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	If you're looking to tank with a rogue (I'm not, I tried a single quest area on Nightmare with Isabela tanking and it was... ... a nightmare), I would say rival Isabela is probably your best choice. Rivalry gives her a 10% dodge bonus, the Swashbuckler skill tree would give her +10 to defense (per enemy) from Savvy and Across the Bow is a single target taunt that (according to the skill description) can't be resisted. And then you could focus on the Scoundrel skill tree for further aggro control.
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03-22-2011, 05:03 PM	#465
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Finally had a little time to play last night, did Sebastian's Act 2 character quest. Pretty cool stuff.
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