DA:O's origin stories (all of them) as well as the first part of the game was really well made. Stepping into the camp makes me feel as if I am really a part of the army.
I hate having to run all around town for quests... I am more of a "want to be out there and kill stuff" guy.
What DA3 needs imo would be a lot more minibosses (not your "commander" type mob).
Taking part in the proving was also quite a memorable event.
The weapon building quest in Awakening might just be another fetch quest but the reward can be motivating.
On retirement:
I think now is a good time. It has got to happen some day: might as well as do it while not too many major projects/launch is about to happen. I doubt their departure will have negatively affect DA3 though. If anything it *might* be a good thing as the "state of the project" may remain untouched (ie: no rushed shipping) due to the change in management.
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