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[Archmage Silver]

Just a confirmation on this: The screenshots are from an alpha build, so the graphics are definitely unfinished at this point. The two-handed sword probably won't even make the actual game. I think it looks more like trailer material.

[Darziak]

I wonder how long Flemeth will be in DA2

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considering the warden had a choice to kill her and the blight was over in a year?

[Archmage Silver]

@ Darziak

Chapter I

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My understanding, based on the information released so far, is that Flemeth will actually help Hawke to escape from Lothering. How else would Hawke get through the Darkspawn infested wilderness? I'm guessing she'll show up in her dragon form prior to the Warden possibly killing her, which would essentially make her a prologue companion.

It also appears that Varrick will be the narrator in Chapter I, reminiscing about Hawke's escape from Lothering, as he is questioned by the Seeker (Cassandra). This scene is shown in the last concept art piece I posted earlier in this thread. It seems that we'll be playing past events in Chapter I to determine the results for the next part of the story. That's what I've got so far.

[Archmage Silver]

Well, that's the last news update from me in a while, as I'm leaving on vacation for a couple of weeks, and I won't have computer access during that time. Just peace and quiet in the countryside with a pile of good books.

You'll have to find the latest news by yourselves during my absence, but I'm sure you'll manage.

You'll hear from me again in August. Have a great summer!

[WeeRLegion]

Pirä haaskaa! ^^

[Darziak]

On art style @ Game Informer

Hands on @ Gamespot

Edited by Darziak, 27 July 2010 - 10:58 AM.

[Darziak]

Epic in progress @ Game Informer
Including an early look at the audio, video, animation, and gameplay of Dragon Age II.

[Crazee]

Anyone seen what's happened to the Qunari? They've had a major overhaul. Not sure how I feel about their new look yet, personally.

[vilkacis]

I don't see any qunari, I just see a generic demon dude. Yawn, but at least it explains ogres somewhat, I guess.


I'm curious about the "new design" for elves and dwarves.

(And when I say "curious", I mean "looking forward to the inevitable trainwreck".)

[Kaeloree]

This just seems to be getting worse and worse. I think I'm going to stop following for a while, so that everytime I see "DA2 news!" my soul doesn't die any further. I'll just pick up the end product and see how it goes, rather than deal with all this awful.

[KIrving]

Anyone seen what's happened to the Qunari? They've had a major overhaul. Not sure how I feel about their new look yet, personally.

Oh...my. What's with the Hamlet impersonation in the concept art?

[Kulyok]

I always suspected qunari were demonic, with their idea of conquest and their treatment of mages and women. My only concern is that, um, Tevinter/Qunari bits were based on Bysantine/Arabic bits. From the real world. And making one side looking demonic... er, doesn't look good.

[Darziak]

For Ferelden?

[berelinde]

That looks insane! Must have been a lot of fun.

[Darziak]

Concept art of the races.

[Philiposophy]

Looks like they've reduced the average distance in size between the races. Sten towers over even human wardens. I suppose he could just be big even for a qunari though. The elves also seem to be about the same size as humans though in Origins, they were shorter. Dwarves are... well, they're always the same, aren't they?

[Cal Jones]

Heh, the qunari chick has the kind of bodyshape I aspire to.
The human woman's legs look a bit weird...

[KIrving]

The human woman's legs look a bit weird...

It's all that horse riding in Ferelden.
Actually I think it's a poor attempt at the, obligatory, sexy stance that females of all races in video games have as their repose.
The female faces, particularly the human, look a bit doll like. Too smooth, featureless.

Pity you can't play as Qunari. It's the only female shape that looks appealing.
Although it does look like she's challenging all comers to attempt to remove her breast bandage while she tears their arms off.

[Archmage Silver]

I'm back from my vacation, so here's some news:

DA II Preview @ CCC
DA II Preview @ 1UP
DA II Preview @ Joystiq
DA II Preview @ NowGamer
Dragon Age II @ Comic-Con
New Concept Art @ BioWare
Comic-Con Days I & II @ BioBlog
DA II Hands-On @ Grey Wardens
1st Dragon Age II Podcast @ BioBlog
2nd Dragon Age II Podcast @ BioBlog
New Qunari Concepts @ Grey Wardens
Comic-Con Day II Information @ BioBlog
"An Epic In Progress" Trailer @ GameInformer
Changes to the Tactical View @ BioWare Social
New Art Style & Interactive Map @ GameInformer
Laidlaw & Darrah Video Interview @ GameInformer
Console Combat Preview @ IGN l BioWare Disputes
GameInformer Magazine Summary @ Grey Wardens
A Look at the Templars of Dragon Age II @ Grey Wardens
The Hawke and the Dove: Thedas Politics @ Grey Wardens
DA II Wallpapers Showing Loading Screen @ Grey Wardens
Examining the Settings Surrounding Dragon Age II′s Protagonist @ Grey Wardens

I always suspected qunari were demonic, with their idea of conquest and their treatment of mages and women. My only concern is that, um, Tevinter/Qunari bits were based on Bysantine/Arabic bits. From the real world. And making one side looking demonic... er, doesn't look good.

That's pretty much what the fantasy genre does: use parts of real world cultures, customs, and so forth, and then modify them to suit the setting being used. Then there's the second part of the process where you add the fantasy elements, one of which in this case are the Qunari creatures themselves. Personally I don't see anything politically incorrect here. I do think that the Qunari now look too much like Draenei from World of Warcraft though. I guess we might even see a Qunari female as a romance option.

[Darziak]

I'm back from my vacation, so here's some news:

About time too, I can't do the news as good as you.