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oulzac
  
| | #1 posted November 2, 2009 at 1:29pm (EST) |
tomorrow, get it!
This is the only PC game I have bought all year, and I have been waiting for this game for over 2 years!
I can not wait to start playing!
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thegill321
  
| | #2 posted November 2, 2009 at 1:52pm (EST) |
will you please post specs of PC and resolution/video settings you are running at when u get it up and running? i'm thinking about getting. thanks |
oulzac
| | #3 posted November 2, 2009 at 1:58pm (EST) |
my PC specs are:
CPU: E3120 (Engineering sample core2duo) @ 4.1
Motherboard: GA-EP45-UD3p
Memory: Patriot Extreme 8GB @ 1200MHZ
Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE HD 4870 X2 2GB
And I am only using a 19'' monitor, so I assume I will be able to run the game at full 1440X900 on high, at least I was able to run Crysis on those settings with no problems.
I will let you know once I have the game and have played with it though.
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oulzac
| #4 posted November 2, 2009 at 2:12pm (EST)
edited November 2, 2009 at 2:18pm (EST) |
After reading this I may just upgrade to a quad core.
Dragon Age: Origins - System Requirements
Minimum (XP): Core 2 Duo with 1.4 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 with 1.8 GHz, 1024 MB RAM, Geforce 6600 GT or Radeon X850 with 128 MB, 20 GB disc space
Minimum (Vista): Core 2 duo with 1.6 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 with 2.2 GHz, 1536 MB RAM, Geforce 7600 GT or Radeon X1550 with 256 MB, 20 GB disc space
Recommended: Core 2 Quad with 2.4 GHz (or comparable AMD CPU), 2048 MB RAM (XP), 4096 MB RAM (Vista), Geforce 8800 GTS or Radeon HD 3850 with 512 MB
Dragon Age: Origins - More cores, better performance
The processor is the most important component for a lag free Dragon Age: Origins experience. The CPU shouldn't just run at least 2.8 GHz but also have four cores. In our test the performance was increased by 29 percent when we replaced our C2D E6600 (dual-core) with the C2Q Q6600 (quad-core) which also runs at 2.4 GHz. Thus we recommend the C2Q Q8400 or the Phenom II X4 940 BE - both processors cost about 150 Euros. Detailed CPU benchmarks will follow as soon as possible.
Dragon Age: Origins - Lower Middle Class GPUs are enough
Although the graphics are looking quite good, the game doesn't stress the graphics card too much. For 1280 x 1024 pixels (no FSAA, 16:1 AF) a Geforce 9800 GT or Radeon HD 4770 is enough. Higher settings like 1680 x 1050 with 4x/8x FSAA require a GTS 250 or HS 4870 (512 MiByte). Since the launch file already needs 1.3 GiByte system memory, your system should have 2 GiByte (XP) respectively 4 GiByte (Vista) RAM at least. For Windows 7 you should also have 4 GiByte.
Dragon Age: Origins - Tuning
The biggest tuning capabilities are offered by the graphics options. Up to 42 percent more can be squeezed out of the engine. For our tests we used a Core 2 Duo E6320, a Geforce 8800 GT and 4 GiByte RAM.
Dragon Age: Origins - Which Windows is running faster?
Dragon Age: Origins runs fastest under Windows XP. In the most popular resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels our test system (Core 2 Quad Q9650, P45, Geforce GTX 285, Geforce 191.07 WQHL, 2x 2048 GiByte DDR2-1066) reached 65 frames per second. With Windows 7 61 fps were reached. On the last place is Vista with 59 frames per second. This means: Like most DX9 games Dragon Age: Origins runs best under windows XP. In direct comparison Windows 7 is about 3 percent faster than Vista 64.
Dragon Age: Origins - Conclusion
You don't need highest-end hardware to play Dragon Age: Origins smoothly. With any graphics card better than a Geforce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 4870 the processor becomes the limiting factor. In matters of system memory you shouldn't be too tight fisted. Even if 2 GiByte are enough for Windows XP you should nevertheless use 4 GiByte for all operating systems since this reduces the necessary hard drive operations.
All this makes it clear that Dragon Age: Origins is not a graphics miracle but convinces with the intensive atmosphere. In our gallery you can find new screenshots that have been released by Bioware.
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They have some good screen cap comparisons so you should also check out the link.
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knighthawk
 
| | #5 posted November 2, 2009 at 2:28pm (EST) |
man i need to upgrade to a GT280 from my 8800GT. it works great for me, but it's quickly becoming outdated. need to upgrade to 6 GBs of ram too.
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oulzac
| | #6 posted November 2, 2009 at 2:31pm (EST) |
I think the card I buy I will be a Nvidia, its been a while, and although ATI is nice, I do seem to have some issues with them here and there.
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antwaan
| | #7 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:02pm (EST) |
i'm pumped. I preordered from amazon and got their $10 credit and used free saver shipping. whats awesome is the game isnt even released until tomorrow and they shipped my copy on saturday 
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RagingShadow07
 
 
| | #8 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:09pm (EST) |
Canceled my MW2 preorder for this, so it better freaking be good. I hope it doesn't actually require a quad-core to run on Very High, since I'll have to take my whole PC apart to install my Phenom again...
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millenium_dare
| | #9 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:12pm (EST) |
I'm sorry, but I've heard this game praised so much and I really haven't followed it at all. Could someone please explain why this game should be so awesome?
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RagingShadow07
| | #10 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:13pm (EST) |
Absolutely no idea. Apparently it got more hype than Jesus and 99.4% slipped by me. Up until 3 days ago, I didn't even know the plot/gamelay details, system requirements, or the release date. Three days later, my preorder is paid off, and I'm waiting for GS to get it in stock tomorrow.
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oulzac
| | #11 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:17pm (EST) |
millenium_dare wrote:
> I'm sorry, but I've heard this game praised so much and I really haven't
> followed it at all. Could someone please explain why this game should
> be so awesome?
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Have you ever been disappointed with a Bioware RPG? ever? me neither!
http://dragonage.bioware.com/
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RagingShadow07
| | #12 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:21pm (EST) |
oulzac wrote:
> my PC specs are:
> CPU: E3120 (Engineering sample core2duo) @ 4.1
> Motherboard: GA-EP45-UD3p
> Memory: Patriot Extreme 8GB @ 1200MHZ
> Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE HD 4870 X2 2GB
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> And I am only using a 19'' monitor, so I assume I will be able to
> run the game at full 1440X900 on high, at least I was able to run
> Crysis on those settings with no problems.
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> I will let you know once I have the game and have played with it though.
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Crysis was dual-threaded. It only ran on two cores. The other two just sat there, doing nothing.
But you're basically in the same situation I am (substitute 4870X2 for GTX 260 and 4.1GHz with 3.5GHz) I'll install my Phenom later to see what the performance gains actually are, I guess.
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Gooseman
| #13 posted November 2, 2009 at 3:21pm (EST)
edited November 2, 2009 at 3:23pm (EST) |
It's made by bioware, hence the praise and awesomeness.
Edit:oulzac wrote:
> millenium_dare wrote:
>> I'm sorry, but I've heard this game praised so much
> and I really haven't
>> followed it at all. Could someone please explain
> why this game should
>> be so awesome?
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> Have you ever been disappointed with a Bioware RPG?
> ever? me neither!
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> http://dragonage.bioware.com/
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Agreed
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GaminPhreak
| #14 posted November 2, 2009 at 7:51pm (EST)
edited November 2, 2009 at 7:51pm (EST) |
I ordered and pre-loaded on steam. A mature dark fantasy done by Bioware is right down my alley. I think I'll start with a dwarf warrior although i find it hard getting all the ladies as one even though I'm sure i'll be able to. |
willyum
 
| | #15 posted November 2, 2009 at 8:07pm (EST) |
Pre-ordered from Gamestop using $50 worth of gift cards. Definitely very excited.
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FatherJohn
| | #16 posted November 2, 2009 at 8:12pm (EST) |
i think this game is going to tank.
Just kidding. I just felt like being "that guy" for a moment. |
willyum
| | #17 posted November 2, 2009 at 10:57pm (EST) |
Lol. Devil's Advocate. 
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oulzac
| | #18 posted November 3, 2009 at 4:40am (EST) |
EB sent me via email all the pre order bonus codes, but they wont be shipping the game until tomorrow, WTF, I thought paying $8 for shipping would get you release day delivery, like with amazon and gogamer, last pre order, or order period I ever place with them or GS.
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DefaultGen
| | #19 posted November 3, 2009 at 4:43am (EST) |
Everyone hits that point in time where they realize they shouldn't buy (let alone preorder) games form Gamestop. Welcome to the club.
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oulzac
| | #20 posted November 3, 2009 at 4:45am (EST) |
This is the only thing I have ever done through them, I only did it because at the time, they were the only ones left with the PC version of the collectors edition.
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knighthawk
| #21 posted November 3, 2009 at 6:53am (EST)
edited November 3, 2009 at 9:09am (EST) |
Giant Bomb's video review: http://www.giantbomb.com/dragon-age-origins-video-...
and more good news from Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/5395135/dragon-age-origins-revie...
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DefaultGen
| | #22 posted November 3, 2009 at 7:21am (EST) |
Dave 
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VastoLorde
| | #23 posted November 3, 2009 at 9:15am (EST) |
I should have it today.
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GaminPhreak
| | #24 posted November 3, 2009 at 9:33am (EST) |
Gamespot Review gave a 9.5 |
Lino
| | #25 posted November 3, 2009 at 1:33pm (EST) |
Ain't this one coming out for PS3 as well...?
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psykodrama
| | #26 posted November 3, 2009 at 1:39pm (EST) |
Lino wrote:
> Ain't this one coming out for PS3 as well...?
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Yes, it's available for PS3 and 360 as well as PC. They all came out today. I've already got it installed and am 2 hours into the game so far. Incredible. |
shady520
| | #27 posted November 3, 2009 at 1:45pm (EST) |
PC is the way to go though because the PS3 has framerate issues, the 360 version has texture issues, and both console versions suffer from a good amount of glitches according to reviews. |
Lino
| | #28 posted November 3, 2009 at 1:52pm (EST) |
nice
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oulzac
| | #29 posted November 3, 2009 at 1:59pm (EST) |
That is because they rushed the console ports, they should have waited a few months to polish the ports.
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shady520
| | #30 posted November 3, 2009 at 2:01pm (EST) |
yep, but im gonna go pick up my 360 version in a bit today anyways. |
RagingShadow07
| | #31 posted November 3, 2009 at 2:20pm (EST) |
Whoooo. Just picked it up from GS.
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DefaultGen
| | #32 posted November 3, 2009 at 2:24pm (EST) |
oulzac wrote:
> That is because they rushed the console ports, they should have waited
> a few months to polish the ports.
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Considering the amount of managing your party and skills needed, this game looks bleh on consoles. You're locked to the behind the shoulder viewpoint and the radial menus you use to navigate skills look terrible.
Oh well, people will buy it on consoles. Anything to keep them making good versions
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oulzac
| | #33 posted November 3, 2009 at 3:02pm (EST) |
For those who already have gotten it, and have played, what is your first impression.
I am becoming very impatient with GS/EB, they have not even shipped my order yet.
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RagingShadow07
| | #34 posted November 3, 2009 at 3:20pm (EST) |
YOUR CHARACTER HAS NO CUTSCENE VOICE. WHAT THE HELL.
After playing for about 15 minutes, though, it runs fine on Very High (No AA) with a dual-core and GTX 260.
It's point and click fighting as far as I know. Controls make it play like an RTS (right click to move, although WASDQE work as well). It'll take some getting used to for damn sure.
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oulzac
| | #35 posted November 3, 2009 at 3:29pm (EST) |
Yeah, its the old school RPG boulders gate style, or for those who didn't play any of those older games, The Wither type fighting.
That is nice to know I don't need to upgrade to a quad core just yet, I have been putting it off for as long as I can, until this beast of a dual core dies on me.
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oulzac
| | #36 posted November 3, 2009 at 3:29pm (EST) |
that sucks about the no voice in cut scenes though.
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psykodrama
| | #37 posted November 3, 2009 at 4:02pm (EST) |
I'm about 3 hours in and I love it already. The lack of main character voicing does kind of suck, but the game more than makes up for it. There is already a ton of cut scenes and voice acting which is spinning a great story. Within the first couple hours the plot already threw me with a huge twist (no spoilers), though I will tell you I chose a Dwarf Noble for my character. Gameplay is very traditional point and click, but with a nicely customizable AI for your allies using Combat Tactics. If you're used to Baldur's Gate, original Neverwinter Nights, or even Diablo (though not nearly as heavy on the combat) you'll have no problem diving right in. If you really want to get tactical and enjoy RTS style you can set the game to auto pause when combat starts and select each characters actions. Kind of gives it a turn based feel though I prefer the battles in real time. I can't say enough about how good this game is, I can only imagine how good it looks on a high end system. Sadly I'm forced to run it at 800x600 with medium settings on my old PC (AMD 4200+ and GeForce 7600GT), surprisingly lag hasn't even been an issue. I also love the customisation level for your character, very cool. |
RagingShadow07
| | #38 posted November 3, 2009 at 4:21pm (EST) |
I'm starting to see a little bit of lag in cutscenes, but not much at all. Probably a limitation on the dual-core, but gameplay is where framerates matter, and so far it hasn't been a problem. I'm about 2 hours into the game. Level customization reminds me a bit of Oblivion.
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thegill321
| | #39 posted November 3, 2009 at 5:22pm (EST) |
which view do you guys prefer to play at? I tried to play with the top down view, and couldnt really get used to it. I was hoping that i could play it like diablo style, but it just didnt work so well for me. so i stuck with 3rd person. |
antwaan
| | #40 posted November 3, 2009 at 6:02pm (EST) |
mine should be in tommorow
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