Amazing News from Game Informer about Behind the Scenes for Dragon Age Veilguard!

[@Knight1029]

What do you think about the new information and my thoughts on it? Please share your thoughts.

[@teyrncousland7152]

They literaly removed Blood Magic like in Inquisition. That is all I need to know.

[@Knight1029]

@@teyrncousland7152 sure. I don't really see the lose in it.

[@virginiamurr3703]

About the scaffolding ... one of the devs said that there's a reason Solas did a "quick fix" to the statues. I think they were eluding to what came out later, which is that Solas discovered that the Evanuris were close to escaping, so he had to hurry to start the ritual so he can put them in a more secure prison.

[@Knight1029]

@@virginiamurr3703 oh okay. I don't mind the way it happened I just was hoping there was an explanation. Which thankful is the case. It's good that it makes sense in story.

[@virginiamurr3703]

@@Knight1029 Given how much I respect Bioware's writing, I tend to assume they'll explain things that on first blush don't make a lot of sense. Happily, that was true in this case. :-)

[@Knight1029]

@@virginiamurr3703 I agree. I should have been clearly on that. Bioware does explain why they did something or went into a certain direction. The real issue I probably have is that I won't stop hearing from people how dumb the collapsing statue is. I want to know the reason so I can push back against that. Anyways you make a good point.

[@reffa2858]

Solas is too smart and too powerful to miss faults in infrastructure.

[@virginiamurr3703]

@@reffa2858 The devs aren't saying that he "missed" the problems with the infrastructure. They're saying he received new info (a sudden change in situation), so he had no choice abut to move faster than he was prepared for.

[@rayleighsmovies7152]

My idea about the whole Solas is the big bad: I think how he moves forward with the chances of redeeming him will be based on how he was treated and respected (by the Inquisitor and everyone). He was my Inquisitor's friend, and he heavily respected her, and it seemed he was heavily conflicted with his choices. But in my sister's game, he wasn't, and he was so confident in his decision and gave off more of a villain vibe. So, I think this will have some kind of effect. However, Solas is tricky. He has used people before in the Inquisition, and he is obviously going to be using Rook. There is a chance he could betray us the moment he gets the chance, no matter how much we grow on him. But I have to believe his relationships will effect something.

[@Knight1029]

That is a good point. Depending on how we treated him in DAI could inform on what happens to Solas. Whether he is redeemed or is a villain. That is a good point. I do hope Solas still is gonna be an antagonist of sorts. I just feel like that is right but I do think what you said about our decisions effecting him does sound really good. I would love to see the choices we made in the previous game have this huge effect.

[@julilla1]

I think why Mark Darrah added the other game names was because big companies were all trying to push for multiplayer so hard, they were saying that single player story driven games were dead. IMO, he's just making the point that we've seen the resurgence and those games are not in any way dead. Also, I really liked hearing the devs talk, because I feel like you get a better feeling of what they mean than the article quotes did. Luke Stephenson just did a vid on how the PC Gamer article on DAV was inaccurate, which is where a lot of the latest "BW hates it's older games" talking points started.

[@Knight1029]

That makes sense. Mark Darrah using those big named titles does add weight to the argument that offline single player story games are alive and doing well. The PCGamer article was so bad dude. Its unreal. Glad to see other people talking about it.

[@velemamba260]

I enjoyed this video when I watched it. I think Darrah gets his point across more clearly here. With the context of him saying that this is the first game where they intentionally built the storytelling around the characters, you can see his point fairly clearly. And I think that's entirely true as well. In the other DA games, the characters were important and added a lot of life to the game, but if you took out most of them, the story could still play out basically the same. Or, if you ignore all the companions and never do their quests, the story will progress and won't change all that much. It sounds like with Veilguard, companion quests and main story quests will be closely intertwined in a way where you can't really skip them for the most part. Also as you point out, he only says "it feels like we lucked into" great characters. He could have made his point more cleanly, but I think people should also give him more benefit of the doubt that he's not just overtly dissing the game he worked on. People can't always give the most perfectly measured turns of phrase and we probably shouldn't read quite so much into ambiguous wording like this.

[@Knight1029]

I agree with that. The previous Dragon Age games were made with the idea that you don't need the companions, bar a core three that are hard to get rid off or can't be removed. So, in Veilguard they made them basically mandatory. Which I don't think is a bad thing. My perceptive wasn't totally there because (I rightfully assumed) most people don't skip or kill companions. Because without them the games sre less interesting. So, Veilguard is basically just making them far more mandatory so they can be used in the story more. Which I agree with. Bioware's type of RPGs are great because the characters can actually be apart of the main story without being concerned with the player killing them at any moment. Loghain's impact would be less if you could just kill him at Ostagar. Totally agree. So, many people read to much into their words. What they said is just "Hey we felt like we lucked into great companions so we tried to ensure we make these companions feel like they are great on purpose for us." Which is something a lot of creatives feel. That they luck into success. Its not hiding any dislike or resentment for the previous games.

[@RandomWandrer]

I can't wait for this game. It's definitely the game i am most excited for this year. I've played and adored every dragon age game. DA2 gets alot of flack. I understand that DAO was hard to follow, and DS2 recycled assets too much. But! DA2 had really incredible writing/characters/setting/plot. DAI was a pleasure to explore. Every location was stunning, and finding dragons to slay was rewarding. The experience also felt different as an elf compared to a human. Corypheus was a joke, but Tresspasser was a perfect ending. I think DAV will double down on everything i loved about dragon age. I think it will get dark and serious. I really want it to be dark with difficult choices. Regarding game informer. Some of the stuff Mark said was taken out of context or wrongly mis-referenced to "Bioware said". Bioware have only ever been respectful and proud of their older dragon age games.

[@Knight1029]

@@RandomWandrer same. The game looks amazing and I can't wait to play it. Your thoughts on Dragon Age is similar to my thoughts. DA2 has some amazing writing, characters, setting and plot. It is just so well done. My favorite Dragon Age game and video game of all time. DAI was also such a good game. It was really great and I enjoyed for what it was. From what DAV has shown it seems like it will just be as good as the prior games. I am excited to see what will come. Yeah I can see the Mark Darrah stuff being a bit out of context. I hope he can expand what he said. I think that would be really interesting and good at setting the record straight.

[@milirin]

Can't wait to play it!!! Also I love this new little ost at the beginning of devs video

[@Knight1029]

@@milirin oh yeah that was such a nice touch. They really did a good job with the video.

[@ryanpalmer2898]

Have they mentioned what Rook’s motivation is? Why do they care or how do they know about Solas or the veil?

[@Knight1029]

I don't think they have. Maybe its gonna be a surprise in game. What I am think of is that Rook's motivation will be determined by the player from a select of options.

[@virginiamurr3703]

They didn't switch out Solas as the big baddie (suddenly or otherwise) ... he was never intended to be that. It's a plot twist they've been projecting for a long time. Even if you just go back to Tevinter Nights (published four years ago) ... they give a clear picture of Ghilan'nain (the risen Evanuris on the left of Solas at the end of the gameplay trailer). She's sort of a "mother of monsters" (via horrific experimentations). They also introduce several of the companions (Lucanis, Neve, Emmerich) and NPCs (Strife, etc.) in the book. Bioware loves its plot twists--even in the individual short stories. :-)

[@Knight1029]

@@virginiamurr3703 I expected that Solas wouldn't be the only main villain either. Before any information on the game came out I assumed Solas wasn't gonna be the only big bad and that his ritual was gonna cause something to go wrong. I think for me I thought he was still gonna be present as a villain alongside the other villains. Sorry if I didn't make that clear. I don't mind that Solas isn't the only big bad. I just thought he would be there alongside the other villains.

[@vergillives9890]

He should be something hes an Elder God if his only purpose was to be a trickster then flemeth died for no reason

[@virginiamurr3703]

@@vergillives9890 First, we don't know that Flemeth/Mythal is dead (very unlikely, imho). Also, the "trickster" part of his legend is just that -- legend. The "real" story of what happened is something that hasn't been fully fleshed out yet ... though, it looks like we'll be getting a lot more of it in The Veilguard.

[@virginiamurr3703]

@@Knight1029 I get that. I know a lot of people see him as such. It's interesting how differing the views are. I never saw him as a potential true villain. Antagonist of a sort, yeah ... but not villain. He's too fleshed out as a character -- shows genuine care and concern for companions in DAI (romanced or not), and the "redeem" potential given at the end of Trespasser ... it all lent itself toward a character at a crossroads.

[@Knight1029]

@@virginiamurr3703 that does make sense. It is just a difference in perspective it seems. Though I don't mind the change. I do look forward to seeing how it plays out.

[@MicahLetsPlay]

We both feel the same about what was being said from the Devs. I'm really looking forward to playing DATV in the Fall. ❤ Great video.

[@Knight1029]

Thank you! I look forward to the game as well!

[@MicahLetsPlay]

@Knight1029 You're welcome bro. 🤜🤛

[@adamaccountname]

Whenever you see a crazy hairstyle "A wizard did it". I'm just imagining one of the companions telling you to shove off because they don't work Tuesdays , "I have my own life you know"

[@Knight1029]

I have no idea what you mean but I agree.

[@wxyoung691]

Loving your coverage of this game. Subbed! I’m hopeful they bring back Blood Mage as a specialization 😊 felt its absence in Inquisition.

[@Knight1029]

I think it would be cool but from what I have heard they aren't gonna bring it back. But yeah? Here is to hoping. I never used the Blood Mage specialization but I do get the appeal.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

Honestly listening to them seeing Bouche talk it seems she got unjustifiable hate for being trans as last guy wasn't gay 😑 and she come across as chill person who cleary is a fan for World of Thedas and I love Mark Darrah direction so him as adviser seems he is looking over it can't wait!

[@Knight1029]

I definitely think all the hate she gets is because she's trans. The people who hate on her won't admit it because it would make them look so dumb but that is why she is getting hate. She is just a chill person who loves the series.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

​@@Knight1029 Indeed that's what I see on that wannabe dude I could not be bothered to see through his video but your reaction shows up so I looked glad you cover her back there. 😂

[@Knight1029]

@@MrApoorvaSingh753 sometimes I feel like that to. I don't want to look at a video but I want to watch someone tear into it. I am glad I could provide that.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

​@@Knight1029 Glad you do that for our entertainment I not too good making video just on face arguments.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

​@@Knight1029 I'm interested to look into that person future plan because if Veilguard come as hit and her lead comes right it would be a big slap on the face of those transphobe bigots.

[@Hauerization]

Its amazing how many writes small esseys in the commentsection. ;) Therefore Ill be brief to change things up; I think it looks terrible.

[@Knight1029]

Thank you kind sir! I appreciate what you have done! I think it looks good.

[@Hauerization]

@@Knight1029 Dont mention it! :)

[@chilihunter7392]

@@HauerizationAn opinion I disagree with, although still a very valid one.

[@sinisterwitch9230]

The thing with hair was just about them being super ugly and to many bald options

[@Knight1029]

I guess. I just hope we have hair styles that make sense in setting.

[@vergillives9890]

Anthems problem was everyone was forgotten and bland

[@Knight1029]

@@vergillives9890 I do agree that Anthem wasn't the greatest.

[@ati3473]

Exactly like this game. I usually don't give a fu** but this game was very close to my heart.

[@Knight1029]

@@ati3473 what do you mean?

[@MrDay53]

Unscripted channel has the true cinematic trailer.

[@Knight1029]

No idea if that's a good or a bad thing, but I will take it.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

Hey its nice to see your take on this there is it possible for you to cover this ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWXqoOkhphrpNEsi=DvRQBeMWA6eo413x the more I listen to it the more I feel this guy doesn't understand Inquisition barely interact and hate Skyhold to be big castle this is where my problem comes with "Fetch Quest" argument and not exploring enough and being lazy expecting hand outs he even questions why we chose to be Inquisition like stopping The Breach wasn't an answer.

[@Knight1029]

You shouldn't have done this to me. I am so fucking mad right now. Like unreal fucking mad. This guy's fucking video is so trash and garbage. I'll do it. I'll cover the video. Its gonna take some time because I wanted to finish another video but I will get to it. Oh, boy is it garbage.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

​@@Knight1029 How awesome can't wait to see your next one and in future cover for this because boy he just doesn't understand the game and complain like "why is it not Origin" BS yet in same breath he is okay with Witcher 3 shift 😂 imagine how unfair it would be to compare CP2077 to GTA V/ RDR2 gameplay.

[@MrApoorvaSingh753]

​@@Knight1029 Also I am sorry to make you suffer with his take 😂 but I love your take and want your view about this and counter it.

[@Knight1029]

@@MrApoorvaSingh753 oh yeah dude. Its so infuriating. This guy has no idea what he is talking about.

[@Knight1029]

@@MrApoorvaSingh753 nah its fine. I think its important to push back against these guys because they poison the discourse surrounding the games.