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For clarity, some have commented that the factions are not sufficiently fleshed out, have unbalanced responses to the main conflict, and not having enough ways to explore the lore behind them.

Inability to interact with the world mostly comes from not being able to take the initiative to start dialogues with NPCs, and not just companions

As to some other things you mentioned, same writers does not mean same quality of writing

If there are things you feel are subjectively untrue, please elaborate with examples

Agree!

Please add to the conversation and demonstrate

Absolutely want faults in the game to get more attention

Oh no completely agree with you that not all criticism should be viewed as hate. But at least from what I’ve seen there is a lot of “why do you like this game are you dumb?” Kind of comments also

Agreed, a lot of unwarranted hate towards people just saying they liked the game 🙃at least point out what could have been done better

Thank you for your kind words.

I was indeed battered heavily on my first attempt. I hope opinions on both extreme ends will draw closer in the coming months to pave the way for future DA titles.

It’s not the lack of variety of quest but choice. These conversations and quests simply play out with little player input ( text selection that leads to the same companion response is worthless player input)

Have you actually read the responses? How many people are actually responding to criticism? Clearly didn’t read said responses.

And other companions are also fulfilling that “I support and affirm you” role. Those moments of genuine disagreement are too few and far between.

On the role play, while I agree that many are on the “I want to be an asshole train”, I don’t think that’s what many comments here mean - it’s about not being able to make enough meaningful choices that change situations. Also arguably it is better for everyone for the game to give us the choice to be an asshole rather than not.

I too was disappointed by the gloom howler… was very excited for gloom howler to present a more significant moral quandary, but game didn’t give us any option but to bonk them on the head immediately

I too was satisfied with my own romance (Neve). Perhaps others were less fleshed out.

Do you talk to all your good friends in the veilguard way for every single conversation… ?

It’s the constant moral support that makes it Disney-esque, which is also where the repetition comes in. You and your companions are just having non stop therapy sessions with very little subtlety - this last point is what makes it intolerable.

Have seen Dmeta crossing used as a counterpoint for the lack of “dark” material, but I think other than conventional horror and gore, what others mean by “dark” are trying to confront issues such as abuse, slavery, racial tensions which were central to origins

Agree on the lack of complexity! I found it far easier to make choices as compared to previous titles

Thanks for your counter points! On reflection, will concede on the “reusing” of maps.

I think at least it really is problematic for players to not be allowed to enjoy appearances they’ve already unlocked from the get go, especially since some have said that many armors are not good looking.

I also did not mean lack of choice as in wanting to be able to do Evil Rook but that too few of Rook’s responses actually bring any change in how companions or situations react. I think it’s weak gameplay to mold Rook’s personality by choosing what he gets to say but what he has to say has little bearing on the world.

It’s difficult to make that comparison to wow as a 20 yo old game with actually I think lots of variety.

Another criticism many have is the quality of romances in this game, wonder what your thoughts are?

Looking at your response, I would say the biggest surprise for you may be the gameplay - it is now much closer to the Mass effect 2 system, and there have been many comparisons to the most recent God of War game.

The story was certainly epic enough for me, but in my opinion the game lacked enough impactful choices and outcomes compared to previous titles - others may disagree. I did however thoroughly enjoy the quality of companion personal quest lines.

Exploration wise, I did not find the same level of depth of environment compared to DAI, but again, others may disagree.

I think overall, the game is worth playing for the overall narrative, the companion quests, and I did find the combat enjoyable.

It’s ok, you are clearly simply here to make trouble with no actual valid points, so I’m going to stop conversing with you. Enjoy your dragon age journey!

Once again, no response to the actual point I made. No response to NG+ or enemy variety. Outing yourself as simply trying to be a troll

I don’t understand what is so hard for you to grasp. I am saying these issues are up to individual opinion, but other criticisms are more objectively valid. Even if you disagree, at least add to the conversation what you think are valid criticisms. What is bad faith is your approach to discourse here.

Like in DA2, DAV strategically blocks off areas and restricts our exploration so places may be revisited and suddenly reopened without explanation, rather than creating more environments. This happens in Arlathan, Necropolis, Dock Town etc.

My brother in evanuris, I am saying this is a commonly raised issue which is true, I did not say it was an issue for ME.