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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:01 |
Also, a glimpse at Felicia Day!
Update:
Bioware just tweeted that when the Dragon Age II demo reaches one million downloads, they will unlock two, new in-game items. Here are the full details:
February 22, 2011 marks the launch of the Dragon Age II Demo and a Call to Arms for all BioWare fans. We are actively recruiting an army of Champions, and if we get over 1 million demo downloads and logins on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 combined before March 1st, we will unlock two in-game items for the entire community to use in Dragon Age II. Demo download progress will be tracked on this page, so check back often!
To get your download counted, you will need to log into your EA account while playing the demo.
The items that will be unlocked are:
The Far Cliffs of Kirkwall - Written by a Fereldan refugee as she fled the Blight, this book of poems describes her dreams of a new start in Kirkwall, the city across the sea. Readers will surely be enriched by her insights. (Gives money when read.)
Lothering's Lament - Written by a Fereldan refugee as she fled the Blight, this book of poems contains touching reminiscences of all she had to leave behind. Readers will surely benefit from her experience. (Gives XP boost when read.)Original Story:
One of the big complaints about the console version of Dragon Age: Origins was the graphics. Having been released so close to the gorgeously rendered Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age: Origins just didn't look quite as good. Upon the announcement of Dragon Age II, Bioware immediately aimed to put those graphics complaints to rest.
Yesterday, Andreas Papathanasis of Bioware posted a new developer blog about the graphical enhancements of Dragon Age II's new, Lycium engine. While a lot of the text is somewhat technical, he did show off a few, new, in-game screenshots.
The goal of these first three screenshots is to show off improvements in the lighting system.
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/019.jpg
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/0041.jpg
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/047.jpg
The next screenshots show off cloud, fog and smoke effects rendered in the new engine.
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/082.jpg
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/077.jpg
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/foundry.jpg
Finally, check out the character lighting effects on the mage form of Hawke.
http://bioware.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/hanged-man_2.jpg
In other Dragon Age news, on last night's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" everyone's favorite nerd crush, Felicia Day, shared more details about Dragon Age: Redemption, a six episode web series. Day will be playing a sarcastic, elf assassin named Tallis.
Day describes Tallis with the following:
Tallis is headstrong, she fights dirty, and she has a really sarcastic sense of humor.Day also came prepared with the following teaser clip. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPCJDaNkFv8
Dragon Age II is due for release on March 8th, 2011 in North America and March 11th in Europe.
External link: http://blog.bioware.com/2011/02/16/the-technology-of-dragon-... |
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:02 |
| ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Skinstakovic, creating gaming harmony since 2007 |
Last post: 15 May at 22:32
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:05 |
| I liked the graphics of DA:O, definitely one of my top 5 single player game experiences ever. Can't wait for DA2, it is looking amazing. |
Last post: 20 Apr at 23:53
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:14 |
Day one purchase for me totallyl!!
I can pass on Felica Day though. No thanks. |
Last post: Today at 11:13
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:20 |
| NO PROB MOAR REDHEADS 4 ME. |
Last post: 01 May at 14:15
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:22 |
| The web series looks good, i dont know how the movie folks always seem to ruin game movies, the AC mini series was great and the alan wake one was confusing but still really good AND felicia day is just plain hot that can't hurt! |
You want it when? |
Last post: 10 May at 11:55
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 19:56, Edited on 17 February 11 at 20:38 by zigs00 |
mmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnntttttttttttttttttttt
[edited as you originally broke the page] |
Last post: 06 May at 23:41
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 20:02 |
| Any word on when/where DA:R will be? The website seems to say that it premiered yesterday, but I don't see a hint of it anywhere. |
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 20:53 |
 Can't wait!! |
Last post: 20 Apr at 21:06
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 22:44 |
| I can't wait for Dragon Age : Redemption. Felica Day is going to KICK ASS. |
Last post: 08 May at 00:24
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 22:48 |
| The screenshots look quite impressive. I will stay happy in the pants as long as they don't sacrifice framerate for it. If it lives up to the first, it will be an amazing game. |
Last post: Today at 04:18
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 23:37 |
| These screens look awesome. Can't wait! |
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 23:42 |
| :D :D :D :D :D |
Last post: 16 Apr at 23:43
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Posted on 17 February 11 at 23:49, Edited on 17 February 11 at 23:50 by maiden of haste |
| i really need to start playing origins. does anyone know rough playtime to 100% with dlc? |
ok ok i've got one....... whats the difference between jam and marmalade? |
Last post: 16 Apr 12 at 00:06
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 01:47 |
| I just peed a drop! |
Last post: 16 Apr 12 at 00:06
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 01:49, Edited on 18 February 11 at 02:26 by boxandthefuzz |
| maiden of haste said:i really need to start playing origins. does anyone know rough playtime to 100% with dlc?I just finished it. Probably 60-80 hrs if your playing legit. But you could probably speed through in about 30-40. |
Last post: 15 Sep 11 at 18:24
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 02:28 |
yea the first game looked terrible, especially on 360.
they knew what they were doing getting Felicia Day for the web series... she is web episodes gold apparently, every one she has done has been successful. |
Last post: 09 May at 22:11
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 02:45 |
March 8th is just around the corner.
Can't wait. |
Last post: 06 Jan at 08:29
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 04:36 |
I've been waiting soooo long  , looks great though let's just hope it's not too buggy |
Last post: 12 May at 20:01
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Posted on 18 February 11 at 04:49 |
| Only 3 more weeks! |