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Old 2011-01-30, 10:33   Link #401
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I like crafting. I just don't like going back and forth to manage my inventories and crafting materials. And do we really need to visit someone the have these runes etched?

Why can't I do it anywhere?
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Old 2011-01-30, 10:37   Link #402
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Because Runecrafting isn't that useful?

Throughout both the DA1 and its expansion, I only used 2 kinds of runes, namely the Silverite and Slow Rune. The other runes, by comparison, are not worth slotting in and take up inventory space.
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Old 2011-01-30, 11:20   Link #403
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Paralysis, Dweomer runes were also useful. And in the expansion... Momentum and those critical/backstab damage runes helped as well.
But that was only if you were a DW-rogue/warrior, since the number of hits you can do in a minute exceeded what other classes could do, giving more chances for the runes' effects to activate.
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Old 2011-01-30, 11:33   Link #404
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Will they keep Awakening Runes ? Hope not cuz they are so powerfull(specially for the Rogue) , and i hope they'll remove Awakening imba skills too.
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Old 2011-01-30, 11:42   Link #405
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Paralysis, Dweomer runes were also useful. And in the expansion... Momentum and those critical/backstab damage runes helped as well.
But that was only if you were a DW-rogue/warrior, since the number of hits you can do in a minute exceeded what other classes could do, giving more chances for the runes' effects to activate.
Paralysis Runes don't give much unless you are a Dual-Wielding Rogue or Warrior, or an Archer with Rapid Aim turned on. For Dual-Wield it rolls the 5% 6 times (both weapons with full 3 slots), and if your DPH is high enough you won't even need the Paralysis because the monster is already dead.

However, if you run a Slow Rune it has a higher chance of triggering the slow effect, allowing you to take less damage as an overall. Ultimately, the aim is to kill all enemies as fast as possible - the most effective way is probably 2H + Haste.
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Old 2011-01-30, 12:09   Link #406
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Paralysis Runes don't give much unless you are a Dual-Wielding Rogue or Warrior, or an Archer with Rapid Aim turned on. For Dual-Wield it rolls the 5% 6 times (both weapons with full 3 slots), and if your DPH is high enough you won't even need the Paralysis because the monster is already dead.

However, if you run a Slow Rune it has a higher chance of triggering the slow effect, allowing you to take less damage as an overall. Ultimately, the aim is to kill all enemies as fast as possible - the most effective way is probably 2H + Haste.
Well, that's why I said a DW-Rogue or Warrior.
Oh, and I think the reason why I said what I said was because I forgot that my version of the game is modded to up the difficulty of Nightmare, where enemies have several times the health, armor and damage. So all the paralysis procs are more valuable than slow in that scenario. For me, at least. And because I have a thing against using mages.
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Old 2011-01-30, 12:40   Link #407
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Well, that's why I said a DW-Rogue or Warrior.
Oh, and I think the reason why I said what I said was because I forgot that my version of the game is modded to up the difficulty of Nightmare, where enemies have several times the health, armor and damage. So all the paralysis procs are more valuable than slow in that scenario. For me, at least. And because I have a thing against using mages.
I played the hardest difficulty with a 2H warrior lol. I went for Starfang early (rushing to Denerim and scrolling back and forth on maps to trigger the Meteorite event) to make things easier.

I always carry a bow along to hit mages with so as to interrupt their spellcasting. Other than the paralysis ward, none of their spells do any real damage to my character.
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Old 2011-01-30, 13:29   Link #408
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Whoops, meant to say mods which increase the difficulty of Nightmare. Because Nightmare by itself wasn't that much of a challenge. :x

Anyways. One month left. ._.
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Old 2011-01-31, 08:56   Link #409
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Someone started a thread on the official forums claiming he received an email about a DA2 demo on the 1st of Feb. The thread had since ballooned to 54 pages in 19 hours. Bioware yet to confirm or deny the rumour and they haven't locked the thread either. I am keeping my fingers crossed till tomorrow!
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Old 2011-01-31, 10:39   Link #410
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I'm hoping it's legit and that this is the big surprise for 02.01.2011. A character creator would be sufficient for me, though. If I got to play the prologue or something, I'd just be harder to wait for the release
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Old 2011-01-31, 23:31   Link #411
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http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to...ndex/5887403/1

Dragon Age 2 DRM details.

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Steam versions use Steam DRM, no other DRM is added.

Non-Steam versions (digital or retail disc) are as follows:
- No disc check, you do not need the disc in drive to play.
- No limit on the total number of PCs you can install and play the game on.
- There is a limit to the number of unique/different PCs that can start/play the game within a time window [5 PCs in 24hrs].
- Each install requires logging in to your EA account to verify game ownership and if you are a member of these forums, you have an EA account.
- You can play offline but the game will require a login check after a select period of days.

Release Control (does not use securom)
. It does not install anything to the PC.
. Sole purpose is to check with a server to validate whether the game release date has passed or not.
. It completely removes itself after the game release date has passed.
. You will not be able to play until that date has passed.
. Dates & times are set to the retail street date per country.

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Old 2011-02-01, 00:27   Link #412
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Wait, if I buy it in the retail store, can I install it to my steam account?
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Old 2011-02-01, 00:46   Link #413
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http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to...ndex/5887403/1

Quote:
Steam versions use Steam DRM, no other DRM is added.

Non-Steam versions (digital or retail disc) are as follows:
- No disc check, you do not need the disc in drive to play.
- No limit on the total number of PCs you can install and play the game on.
- There is a limit to the number of unique/different PCs that can start/play the game within a time window [5 PCs in 24hrs].
- Each install requires logging in to your EA account to verify game ownership and if you are a member of these forums, you have an EA account.
- You can play offline but the game will require a login check after a select period of days.

Release Control (does not use securom)
. It does not install anything to the PC.
. Sole purpose is to check with a server to validate whether the game release date has passed or not.
. It completely removes itself after the game release date has passed.
. You will not be able to play until that date has passed.
. Dates & times are set to the retail street date per country.
Dragon Age 2 DRM details.
I fail to see how is that going to prevent piracy. With t-search, proper tools and enough time, that check is nothing by freezing or auto-resetting hex values.
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Old 2011-02-01, 01:06   Link #414
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I fail to see how is that going to prevent piracy. With t-search, proper tools and enough time, that check is nothing by freezing or auto-resetting hex values.
I believe their reasoning is "this is like Steam". Which is wrong, because Steam's offline mode can be kept on indefinitely.
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Old 2011-02-01, 01:52   Link #415
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DRM was never meant to stop piracy (it doesn't at all by the way), just inconvenience owners of original games and prevent them from sharing with friends.
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Old 2011-02-01, 09:10   Link #416
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Heh, I agree with the above statement. Anyway, I'm getting mine on the PS3. If the modding scene does start out strong, I might consider taking the plunge into PC territory later.
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Old 2011-02-01, 10:36   Link #417
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I find that terrible, because then on a day when for example your internet isn't working you cannot even play the game because you can't log in. At least it isn't as bad as the latest Settlers, my friend has it and witht he previous provider and housemates here he would get kicked out of the game for not having a stable internet connection even when playing offline.
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Old 2011-02-01, 10:57   Link #418
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WTF , stop that now ! Gth with the DRM ...
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Old 2011-02-01, 13:09   Link #419
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Hence, I always download cracks for my standalone games (not attached to Steam or Internet) even though I buy them legit.

I can't live without my computer, but I can live without the Internet (thanks to my games collection).
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Old 2011-02-01, 13:33   Link #420
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If I buy the retail version, does that mean I have to make an account with EA for the DRM thing?

Or can I register it to Steam when I'm installing it so it checks with that instead?
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