Although it was released back in 2014, Dragon Age: Inquisition is far from dated, with a massive world and breathtaking story for players to sink their teeth into. Bearing this in mind, it might seem intimidating for newcomers to get into a game like this.
Thankfully for them, Inquisition - being the newest title with the most modern take on the series - might be the most friendly to new players. Of course, since it is such a big game, it might behoove players to prepare themselves a bit before jumping into the game. Here are some pointers that may help them.
9 Differences Between Races
When launching a new campaign, the game will ask the player to choose not just their sex, but also their race. Players can choose between three standard races - humans, elves, and dwarves - and one unique to Dragon Age, the horned Qunari. These races all have intensive histories within the game's setting, and each will affect how the player is treated.
Humans are diversely spread-out, and hold the most power on the continent; elves have been historically oppressed since the fall of their ancient kingdom; dwarves are torn between their own kingdoms beneath the earth and a free, yet financially strapped life on the surface; and the Qunari are a mystery, with most hailing from a dogmatic system and rejecting those who leave it. The role-playing potential within these races is phenomenal, but players would be wise to pick the one they feel the most comfortable in.
8 Romance Options
While this may seem frivolous, romance can play a huge part in how the player's story plays out, with most romance options involved in key plot moments. Therefore, players should be aware that not all romances are equal, and every romance option (except for two) has specific preferences.
For instance: fan-favorite Cullen Rutherford is only interested in elven and human women, while the carefree elf Sera is only interested in women, with a bias towards Qunari and against other elves. Many new players start their games loving their characters, but disappointed to find that they cannot romance their chosen beau because of who they are, so to avoid that heartbreak, perhaps a light internet search might be best.
7 Class Specializations
Unlike some other modern RPGs, Inquisition won't let the player switch their class during the game's events. Players therefore should take some time to see what kinds of subclasses they'll have access to based on their primary class.
After all, Inquisition has some really intriguing specializations for players to explore, including the Berserk-esque Reaver class, the high-DPS Assassin class, and the wildly entertaining Knight Enchanter class - all three of which many players believe have the best abilities in their respective classes. There are so many ways to play this game, so unless new players intend to replay it multiple times, they would be wise to look into what classes sound the most interesting for them.
6 Avoid Story Spoilers
Now, while the last three entries do call for some light internet researching, a great deal of emphasis should be put on "light." Players should only reference websites they trust, as there are multiple theories and rumors going around about the next game. Inquisition is a game rife with mystery, intrigue, and betrayal, so it's at its most delightful when players experience the story totally blind.
Some of the major spoilers are so well-done, to this day, hardcore fans have some very choice opinions about the characters involved. That's a sign of fantastic writing, so new players ought to give themselves a chance to experience these emotions themselves - even if it results in them hating companions they once loved!
5 Character Creation
When this game first came out, players made all sorts of memes about how bizarre the character creator is. It isn't bad, per se - it actually gives the player a lot of freedom to make whoever they want, at least by 2014 standards. However, there is an issue with the lighting: upon leaving the "room" that the character creator is in, players will find that their character may look drastically different in gameplay.
They should therefore make sure they have a certain DLC downloaded: the Black Emporium. It's a free DLC that features a mysterious mirror which allows the player to change appearance as they like. Fair warning, however: if the player chooses to play as an elf, their face tattoos ("vallaslin") can't be changed once the game starts.
4 Downloadable Content
Speaking of DLC, Inquisition has a lot of it, and players should take a look at their options to make sure they get their bang for their buck. After all, some players have no interest in story-based DLC, so they ought to know what costs money and what's free.
There are two additional storylines for the single-player campaign that do cost additional fees, but there are also cosmetic and lifestyle packs that are entirely free. If the player wants a flaming sword and additional multiplayer characters, they can get those free of charge. But if they want to know who's behind all this new intrigue, well after the main campaign? That'll cost extra.
3 Multiplayer
Inquisition's multiplayer was never on the level of Grand Theft Auto's, so several years later, players would be lucky to find a solid group of players to get lobbied up with. Therefore, getting this game with the intention of putting a lot into its multiplayer gameplay would probably be inadvisable.
However, it is still a fun aspect of the game, and although its scope isn't quite as large as the main campaign's, it can bring just as much entertainment for a lot less time spent. It's a great game to play with a few friends just for an hour or so, and the characters are fun, spunky, and add versatility to the game's lore.
2 Dragon Age Keep
This game was made with fans in mind, so there will be a lot of callbacks and recurring characters that new players might find themselves puzzled over. Therefore, if they want to get a sense of what's going on, they might want to explore the Dragon Age Keep.
The Keep was designed for returning players to import their "world-state" into their Inquisition playthrough. Like Mass Effect, choices in previous games mattered, and the Keep was designed to reflect these choices and consequently alter the player's game world. Some of these choices have quite an impact, so if new players want their world to feel tailored to them, the Keep is a very streamlined and intuitive website to use - they should be able to catch themselves up on the main plot points fairly easily.
1 Lore And Codex
Although Inquisition's scope might be intimidating for players, there is no need to catch up on all the lore before jumping into the game. While there are certain references put in to satisfy longtime fans, overall the game is very friendly to new players and explains various plot points with brevity and concision. In many ways, it is the best game in the series for newcomers to play first.
If, however, players find themselves confused by what a Saarebas is, or what exactly Templars are, they would be better off looking through the in-game codex, which updates as the game progresses, as opposed to searching online. As stated earlier, there may only be spoilers waiting for newbies online - best to play it safe!
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July 05, 2021 at 12:00AM
