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What game should we play in November?

Poll ended at November 1st, 2024, 01:19

Dragon Age: Origins
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Jade Empire
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Mass Effect
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System Shock 2
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Underrail
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gerey wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:50
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:45
no, I won't elaborate
Please elaborate.

I doubt I'll be able to finish the game this month, I haven't had much time or energy to devote to gaming due to work.
Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
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Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:55
gerey wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:50
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:45
no, I won't elaborate
Please elaborate.

I doubt I'll be able to finish the game this month, I haven't had much time or energy to devote to gaming due to work.
Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
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Oyster Sauce wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:58
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:55
gerey wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:50

Please elaborate.

I doubt I'll be able to finish the game this month, I haven't had much time or energy to devote to gaming due to work.
Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
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Oyster Sauce wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:58
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
There is some specific software that does full uninstalls of applications. First it launches the usual uninstall wizard and then it deletes all the related folders and files and cleans the registry.
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Oyster Sauce wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:58
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:55
gerey wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:50

Please elaborate.

I doubt I'll be able to finish the game this month, I haven't had much time or energy to devote to gaming due to work.
Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
No, just the whole Bioware with Dragon Age in it folder. I don't like having "remains" of games on my PC that aren't installed anymore.
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Finarfin wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:04
Oyster Sauce wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:58
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:55


Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
Ze german autismus, you must understand.
I'm not autistic I'm just German :smug:
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Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:11
Oyster Sauce wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:58
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 14:55


Only because I like your posts :scratch:
I uninstalled and completely deleted the Dragon Age folder with saves and stuff after finishing, because that's what I always do. And then I remembered I hadn't uploaded an "endscreen" from my playthrough here yet, so I can't and shouldn't get a badge.
The only proof I even played are some screens I posted earlier in the thread :headbang:
You specifically deleted the Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters folder that's separate from the game folder and typically isn't removed by uninstallers?
No, just the whole Bioware with Dragon Age in it folder. I don't like having "remains" of games on my PC that aren't installed anymore.
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Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:13
I'm not autistic I'm just German :smug:
Why did you write the same thing twice?
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.

But anyway - hopefully I'll actually finish the game before the end of the Month, lmao
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logincrash wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:14
Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:13
I'm not autistic I'm just German :smug:
Why did you write the same thing twice?
I'm a funny guy like that :mrgreen:
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TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
What set is that? Not Juggernaut, Cailan's, or Effort, right? I used them and they all have a helmet and different armour details.
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TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
I always liked the black parts. It makes the armor look regal.
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Reichspepe wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:18
TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
What set is that? Not Juggernaut, Cailan's, or Effort, right? I used them and they all have a helmet and different armour details.
It's Cailan's set (which is just a Gold Tint Forced version of Chevallier).

I disabled all the Tints so it has it's base texture (which is a pretty nice Steel colour), then I simply edited the parts I didn't like.
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logincrash wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:19
TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
I always liked the black parts. It makes the armor look regal.
I suppose. I always found it jarring, I don't really know why.
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TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
This one of any help?
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1076
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fkirenicus wrote: November 21st, 2024, 16:08
TKVNC wrote: November 21st, 2024, 15:15
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Stuff like this. Since the Black parts of the Armour always annoyed me, and it's the nicest looking Massive Armour set anyway.

I could probably do it better, but I don't want to.

Also, you know, the Tints on the game are ******* vile, so I've disabled all of them too.
This one of any help?
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1076
I made my own custom set of Tints last time I played, but don't have the file anymore, but I don't mind too much, it's fine with no tints imo
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Thanks for granting me the badge anyway, you needn't have. Appreciated! :heart:
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Can I get the badge if I load up my two-year-old save and beat the Mother in Awakening with my imported Origins character?
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logincrash wrote: November 22nd, 2024, 13:51
Can I get the badge if I load up my two-year-old save and beat the Mother in Awakening with my imported Origins character?
yeah
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Oyster Sauce wrote: November 22nd, 2024, 13:54
logincrash wrote: November 22nd, 2024, 13:51
Can I get the badge if I load up my two-year-old save and beat the Mother in Awakening with my imported Origins character?
yeah
Well, ****, now I have to do it.
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I've had like two dozen mods installed at the time. So, when I loaded up my Awakening save I had no weapons in my inventory at all. So, I loaded up the Origins epilogue and Witch Hunt ending saves.
► The results were pretty funny
Going with Morrigan through the Eluvian again still felt really satisfying. A true happy end and the real ending of Dragon Age. As sad as it is that we didn't get a sequel to this solid game, it's for the better. I can't imagine how much modern BioWare would **** up a continuation to Dragon Age.
Anyways, I'd have to actually play through from the start again, but I don't think I have 120 hours that it'd take to first mod and then 100% the entire game again.
So, don't give me the badge, please, as I feel it would cheapen it.
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Throw a helmet on and use the default gear Awakenings gives you. It's far easier than the basegame.
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Just have Haven, Orzammar-Deep Roads, and the Finale left of the base game. Likely won't finish all of the expansions by the end of the month but will continue to play on. Here's some screenshots:
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logincrash wrote: November 22nd, 2024, 14:22
Going with Morrigan through the Eluvian again still felt really satisfying. A true happy end and the real ending of Dragon Age. As sad as it is that we didn't get a sequel to this solid game, it's for the better.
Dragon Age: Origins is an oddity, the last AAA RPG.

I don't think it needed a sequel, but it's a shame they threw it all away with 2 onwards.
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WIN WIN WIN
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Feels like the game was written around the human noble origin, or at least it gets the most reactions to me. Overall it was a lot of fun playing it again and it's too bad they didn't make more games. DA was ripe for a sequel or even a whole series.
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Finarfin wrote: November 21st, 2024, 13:44
Well, I'll nominate Dragon Age 2. Just need to figure out how to do screenshots since snipping tool does not work nor does the EA Launcher have a screenshot button it seems. Might have to do it the old fashioned way of alt +print and then paste into paint.
Yeah, changed my mind. I'll nominate Mass Effect 1 again.
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Man, **** Drakes. "Oooh, how about I knock your *** down and get a free Overwhelm to just KO you?" Fuckin' ********.

Going through Haven and the Temple, MAN are Drakes stupid. Whenever I go after enemy Mages first like a sensible person, at least one Drake follows and KO's my *** despite Alistair having all of the Tank/Taunt stuff up, it's ridiculous.
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TheEmptyRoad wrote: November 25th, 2024, 03:31
Man, **** Drakes. "Oooh, how about I knock your *** down and get a free Overwhelm to just KO you?" Fuckin' ********.

Going through Haven and the Temple, MAN are Drakes stupid. Whenever I go after enemy Mages first like a sensible person, at least one Drake follows and KO's my *** despite Alistair having all of the Tank/Taunt stuff up, it's ridiculous.
Gotta keep those freeze, stonefist, shield bashes handy for that **** or you'll be having a bad time. Taunt is unreliable even at the best of times or so I've noticed.
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TheEmptyRoad wrote: November 25th, 2024, 03:31
Man, **** Drakes. "Oooh, how about I knock your *** down and get a free Overwhelm to just KO you?" Fuckin' ********.

Going through Haven and the Temple, MAN are Drakes stupid. Whenever I go after enemy Mages first like a sensible person, at least one Drake follows and KO's my *** despite Alistair having all of the Tank/Taunt stuff up, it's ridiculous.
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Some more Screenshots, nearing the Endgame, just got to get through the Deep Roads. On to Ortan Thaig. Going to take a break now. Played for 6-7 hours with no crashes thankfully, but the game was really starting to slow down after that long of continuous play.
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