Why I Love Dragon Age: The Veilguard So Far! {DAV Spoilers}

I wrote and recorded this at 2am because I was feeling a bit sappy, don't mind me!
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[@PINKFLUFFEESEAL]

Ghil, I've been watching your videos for as long as you've been making them and from the bottom of my heart I just want to say thank you. Your content is my comfort watch on a bad day, and my elation when I see a notification that you've uploaded a new video, ma melava halani. I can't wait to play this game and watch every new lore and theory video after release. Dareth shiral through the unknown, vir sumeil!

[@glockoshoppo]

Awh! Someone said basically what I just said already! I second this!!!

[@Rosef1re]

Thank you Gil

[@Scuzoid_Melee]

I was in fact just about to leave, and then you hit me with the "To make sure you're actually gone, if you're looking to pre-order" line and I had to laugh!

[@virginiamurr3703]

Damn - that was a great video. Thank you, Ghil!

[@SaeybinUnderFire]

Beautifully said and that's what I gravitate toward in all the DA games. There were many moments that either filled or broke my heart.

[@davidsparling4395]

I trust your opinion on this series over just about any reviewer or commentator out there. So this is very reassuring.

[@Carblesnarky]

A small bit of dialogue that hit me the way the Bellara dialogue perhaps hit you was in the very beginning when Varric says about Solas, “Whatever he is, he's my friend.” It's so simple but with Brian Bloom's delivery it just spoke volumes. The devs get Dragon Age. If felt like we're going home you know?

[@lilys.1779]

I tapped out of the last bit because I want to stay strong and save Solas spoilers for when I play, but I really appreciate all these videos you've been putting out and it makes me really happy to hear that the "heart" is still there. It's one thing to here the devs say that and another thing entirely to hear a fan say it. I'm so excited!

[@isaacswarts6826]

Really wish I could play this game I got inquisition for my birthday after I became disabled. All I could do is play games and dragon age was the only bright spot in a 15 years of horror that no one would believe.

[@WokhardENT]

im sorry to hear man things are gonna get better for you just stay positive I love Dragon Age and it has gotten me through some rough times aswell im glad to know someone feels the same way i do about the series i hope your able to get it soon❤

[@georgeorwell8501]

All I want from this game more lore, good characters, and decent gameplay.

[@christopherdsuza7531]

Sadly you won't get it from this release.

[@logicalbanging2667]

People are so willing to kill a game before it’s even out, which can end up affecting the success of the game and cost people their job. It’s such weird behavior to try to actively force negative feedback where it’s not warranted. I love your videos and I love this franchise, we all only want success for it

[@Imbatman257]

Craze to think that when DAO dropped in 09 I was in university. I would work at a bar in the evenings and a supermarket on weekends to be able to pay for some of my fees. That year I saved up enough money to buy a PS3 around may 09 then spent the next few months saving up to buy a game and the first game I bought was DAO. This game series means so much to me and I know it’s a game but we didn’t have much as a family so when I think back to Origins I’m reminded of where I was and how far I’ve come. I appreciate your content and love your takes on Lore!

[@catalystiic]

If i didn't already preorder i would've loved to use your code. I'm so excited to see what happens and I'm glad you have a great initial reaction. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@Gamer-zq6vc]

Such a wonderful thing to hear. The heart is so integral to the series and it’s why I hold these games so close to my heart even after so many other spectacular games have come out in the 10 year absence. Nothing hits quite like a good heartfelt BioWare story.

[@cloudmaidenly]

The people who go looking for problems will find them. It’s a pity so many seem so fixated on finding issues that it’s begun to overshadow their experience, and the game isn’t even out yet! I’m so excited to explore new places in Thedas, get to know new people, and inevitably cry over their stories. Because game mechanics aside, the dragon age team has never disappointed me in the storytelling department.

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

That's because you are satisfied with mediocrity. The only real good story telling was the Grey Warden against the Blight, while a traitor is taking the Throne in Ferelden. Also that human male character story was the best, beginning in his castle with his familly, father, mother, with the opportunity to tell her '' I love you too mother '' just before their life ended with a shocking event at night from traitors. Dragon Age 2 story is extremely boring, especially the script. Dragon age Inquisition was better, but not even close to Origins. After a while, this glowing bright green light on his hand doesn't feel believable or convincing, the Demon aspect is completely boring compare to the desire Demon from Origins taking possession of a child. The character Cassandra instead of someone like Alistair or Sten is very woke with her short hair and extremely boring discussion. The texture popping out too late at the beginning was a major turn off, while exploring the world could gave some sort of satisfaction. But the dramatic and mature feel of Origins is lacking, and the events doesn't feel human or real, compare to some traitors taking over the throne or a bunch of heroes against a blight from our own corruption.

[@christopherdsuza7531]

Its actually called criticism, along with being honest. You should try it sometime. And it is unfortunate but the game looks garbage.

[@tracer.s]

@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 congrats; you're the caricature everyone is laughing at. Glad you finally stumbled in!

[@ducky36F]

@@christopherdsuza7531I really hate to break this to you, but “woke bad” is not a criticism. And basing your entire personality around deciding something “is bad because woke” is not honest either. Aside from exactly 1 out of 5+ trailers has looked bad and the one was the first one. It’s looked nothing but good since. News flash: you live in a world where people are going to have different opinions to you, especially when it comes to media, and that doesn’t make them disingenuous nor you right.

[@adamkmet8936]

​@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877The fact that you called Cassandra woke just cause she has short hair is actually idiotic on the terminally online level.

[@NettaCr]

Ghil, thank you so much for your take on The Veilguard. Out of any creator, your opinion is the one I value most because, like you, I am also obsessed with the world of Dragon Age and have been looking forward to this moment since the end of Trespasser. You have summed up what I wanted to know perfectly. Other creators have given The Veilguard stellar reviews for the most part, and while I know I'm going to love the game regardless, it felt like something was left out of most of the reviews. You hit the nail on the head and I'm thrilled to hear Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have the heart that I love to experience in this series.

[@canadianidiot1220]

I always found dragon age to be about characters and the world. How people react to thing going around them, and how they can affect it. To paraphrase the Inquisitor: “this whole mess started because of fanatics and questions about the next world. It's time people start to believe in this one.”

[@karolinaa3944]

I'm so, so glad you made this video, I worried the game would fall flat but if you're saying it does have the dragon age heart I trust you, I love these games so much and I just can't wait

[@glockoshoppo]

Hello :). I’ve been following your channel for a very long time! (Has it been nearly 10 years 😱?!). Thank you for keeping the Dragon Age community alive and thriving. You’ve given me an escape during a very long period of serious illness. I just want you to know that you made someone’s life better, and I really appreciate it.

[@GingerRanger1329]

People gotta understand, Bioware has never been the best at graphics or combat. Where they shine is the story but mostly how the characters interact with the world within that story. Bioware has always been terribly good at endearing me to characters. I'm already looking at some like, "I will fist fight god for this little sweet pea." Then on the other hand, I'll find myself asking, "Is this person evil or did they have to make hard choices but just never stopped making those choices?" Their BIG villains have generally been incredibly nuanced and interesting. I've been playing since Origins on the 360. I lost a LOT of trust in Bioware after they abandoned Anthem... but I gotta say, this game is giving me hope that they are getting back to their roots.

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

Everyone know that the graphic on console were terrible compare to the beautiful armor and weapons on computers. I know it, I've got the Ps3 version and the PC version both. I think the graphics is not as bad as people pretending. I remember taking outstanding Screenshot in 2011 in 1080p, and sick movement like chopping the head off with the blood, it was very satisfying in terms of combat and graphics. You know, it's not Ocarina of Time spiky absurd graphics, while this game is praised by so many.

[@GingerRanger1329]

@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 I'm not saying the graphics were awful, I'm just saying it wasn't what Bioware was known for. They still aren't. Their graphics weren't the best nor the worst, just kind of middle of the road. Perfectly acceptable in their wooden expressions, dead fish eyes and goofy movements. They excel in the story, which is far more important imo.

[@llomerrynred]

Caitie! I've been following your channel for idk, 8 years or more? I'm not usually one to leave comments, but just wanted to say that you truly are a major pillar of the Dragon Age community. Your content is *chef's kiss* and suuuper helpful for DA lore nerds like myself! I also admire your realness. Anyone familiar with your channel will have noticed that you're not afraid to speak your mind. And honestly? Some of my fav bits are when you're being super blunt (like about the popular Hawke/fade theory, which, tbh, imo... GIRL U ARE SO RIGHT OH MY GOD THANK U) Ahem. Anyways, you've earned my trust and admiration from years of great content and being a generally cool and down to earth person. You rock. Carry on ♥️

[@MicahLetsPlay]

I 100% get why you love Veilguard and it makes me incrediblely happy. To hear you say all things you share in this video. Thank you so much. ❤

[@julianvaranel]

In each installment of the DA series so far, there's always been moments of such personal connection that it just continues to amaze to this day. Keep up the great work with your videos. Can't wait for the next companion ranking video for The Veilguard.

[@fulltimeslackerii8229]

Every time I see “DA:V” I keep thinking it’s the 5th game despite it only being the 4th

[@MaydaTiger]

And now I can't unsee it... thanks

[@sarahhutchinson1644]

That is all I ask of the game. As long as I can get the gut punches like Alistair saying he hopes my Cousland would just think of him as some nobody who should have died with the other grey wardens and the joys like my utter exasperation with Dorian promising to “protect” me in the alternate history. If the game can hit those beats, I’ll be happy.

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

What about no boobs from woman and Top Scars Surgery and Type A body is male and Type B body is still a male but pretending to be woman? I'm sure you will love that...

[@tracer.s]

@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 you seem very interested in these topics, actually. Like, it's all you're talking about. Why do you think that is?

[@heatherbeck7008]

YES!!!!!!!!! agree, agree, agree!!!!!! I mean, without having played any of it, I get that vibe from what I've seen in. I care so deeply anout the characters on DA. They are like dear friends. I cannot wait to continue the story, and see where we go from here. Lore nerds unite!

[@mac__attack8609]

I discovered Dragon Age in January 2014, right when I graduated high school. Origins and 2 helped me through a difficult time in my life- losing my grandmother unexpectedly. Dragon Age is very near & dear to my heart. It is very good to know that the writing for the companions doesn’t fall flat and it will be familiar to us. 💙

[@kalaelizabeth]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW GHIL VIDEO

[@skycloud5695]

You truly speak for all of us!

[@jordanthomas5635]

I like that your Qunari at the start looks Traditional yet distinct (grey skinned and haired)

[@ducky36F]

I’m glad to hear it, and honestly I feel some of the positive reviews I’ve seen feel the need to find something to nitpick other games would get a pass for to satisfy the crowd that is determined to hate this game no matter what and I’m so tired of it. Dragon age is my favorite series, It looks good to me, I was always going to buy it and I just want to be excited about it now.

[@mmc8080]

this is the kind of review i neeeded !!!!

[@localapotheke8273]

I've been worried about this one for a while. I mean we all were because the news cycle around it was so so abysmal, but you saying they got the people right, that's all I needed to hear.

[@Solstice261]

What made me love dragon age was the characters, I never truly enjoyed the gameplay and while I loved the world it was how the characters acted around it that really had me playing, if veil guard finishes solas's story, remembers some important decisions of inquisition regarding how our inquisitor ended(I better get something for having romanced solas) I will be happy, if the new characters are interesting and the stories complete, I will love it

[@Peak_Case]

This was a wonderful piece about the beauty of dragon age and what makes it so special. It really heartens me to hear you speak and articulate so well how I feel about this beloved series. I wish there were more content creators like you. The loudest voices shout about inconsequencial things so loudly. Your description is profound and I hope that more people (especially those who have not yet expereinced the magic of dragon age) find this video. Thank you!

[@Saitessa]

So exciting!!! I can’t wait!!!

[@xer_7438]

You and Kala and so many others are giving the game a chance. I think Veilgaurd will succeed. Like I said a month ago. It's not meant to be perfect. I want to enjoy the moments of the game. See what the companions are like. It's no different than Dragon Age Origins, Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition. I enjoy the theme of change, and we as players change along with Veilgaurd.

[@copyninja8756]

Not all change is good

[@GazingTrandoshan]

@@copyninja8756 Can go in circles, just keep it to yourself man , every games done it massivly, the DA community whos been here knows this, its ok

[@chilihunter7392]

@@GazingTrandoshanPrecisely. Change is nothing new to Dragon Age. Every game so far has been vastly different.

[@raynortownly7098]

Vastly different. Utter nonsense. You are hopeless.😂

[@andrewbalke8367]

It is completely different from the previous 3 games

[@MGC-XIII]

If I can make Mollymauk or Jester, I can look past the giant foreheads of the Qunari. However I think I will roll a human mage in my first playthrough, maybe elf. I want to be a Dwarf rogue, but also toying with the idea of a Dalish Elf. I really hope they release the character creator early.

[@Jiruk]

Just watching snippets of the game, trailers, gameplay and such makes me feel really good. Just the fact it's in Thedas it's enough for me to buy it and I know I will enjoy every minute of it. It feels like home no matter the art style or gameplay. I was never disappointed in anything DA related so far since 2010 I first played.

[@selwyn9631]

Your final words in the video along with the music and thinking about Solas and the heart of the stories so far... made me tear up. Can't wait for the game

[@MasterTim1127]

From all of the media I've watched I biggest, most important question I've been asking is, did they get the people right. The thing I love about Dragon Age is the people. DA2 isn't my favorite because the gameplay was revolutionary. Obviously, it isn't. But the characters are dynamic and wonderful. I get myself invested in each one because they aren't some vague npcs that are there to pine for me. They each have their own goals and desires that we get to be a part of. You answered that question for me just now. I was already excited for the game. Knowing they got the characters right makes me excited even more.

[@AlaastChen]

Such a lovely video! I'm glad to hear the characters resonated with you! Character writing & romance/friendship arcs in games are vehicles for truths about the world around us, truths about our capacity for love, connection, and growth. It is, as you say, the heart of Bioware games. They excel at writing companions who feel like flesh and blood, who each have unique worldviews, motivations, struggles, and rich inner lives. I can't wait to get to know The Veilguard.

[@njames69]

Thank you Ghil for not taking the Rage Merchant route and just spewing hate on the game. Other channels are just becoming spaces for toxicity and it’s sad.

[@Naoh_ra]

Can't wait for the game to release and for you to finally be able to share all of your thoughts and experiences on the creation process, the lore and the characters with us.

[@AmilGaoulKris]

🤖

[@tracer.s]

​@@AmilGaoulKrishow in the world is it "bot" behavior for someone to be excited about a game and the feedback for said game, on a channel devoted to the game and talking about the game. It's right on the tin and you think it's weird for people to be happy to get the product that's being advertised 😂

[@AmilGaoulKris]

​@@tracer.sit's a bot behaviour to use bot accounts, you included. Trully laughable.

[@Naoh_ra]

@@tracer.s Thank you. But don't mind the trolls. They are not worth your time.

[@tracer.s]

@@AmilGaoulKris do you even know what a bot is? No behavior here remotely resembles a bot. Unless you think people disagreeing with you are all bots? Both of our accounts are multiple years old, and I personally follow multiple channels, if you'd bothered to glance even a smidge. I feel like I come off legit, but idk, now I'm scared I've been metallic and inhuman this whole time!! 😱

[@MaydaTiger]

You're the only person within the dragon age sphere that i trust her opinion and trust that will give me the info i need without spoiling me, so keep on keeping on

[@delicate_ostrich]

"scoot so I can get into the details" lol but also a great video and the fact that you had that moment with something a character says that resonated with you is all I need to hear to know this will be a very special game.

[@NotTheNerd28]

I've been watching you for so long that when this game was announced I thought of you immediately! I am so excited to go on this journey with you and watch ALL the videos you're about to make!!!!

[@OfficiallyJewls]

Don't listen to the haters, Ghil! I and many others have got your back on loving Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@DiplomacyAndWar]

To be honest, I wasnt excited when I first saw the trailer and the gameplay reveal, but I still kept an open mind. After the latest news I am not only excited, but impatient to play it! It really looks great and I hope the game does well!

[@AfonsoVMSP]

After I read "The stolen throne" my opinion changed so much about Logain. He lost a lot of people over the years and his actions in Origins were the reflexection of those traumas. Im glad you also have the same opinion. A lot of people didn't read the books. Highly reccomend them!

[@erinhall942]

Thank you for your thoughts! What you said about that bit of dialogue really says a lot; I have my own set of favorite quotes that spoke to me and it is heartening to hear that this same level of writing will be in the new game. How excited am I? I am fostering a litter of kittens, of which there are seven. Guess what their placeholder names are lol. The one I named Lucanis is wandering around my desk trying to get onto my keyboard as I type this comment 😄

[@mandu6665]

I wasn't excited by the reveal but it's Dragon Age so I was in regardless but hearing how real fans think about their time with the game has me truly excited. I don't care about re-designs or combat changes (the newer combat does look quite fun and much more active!) because switching things up or changing things up is as Dragon Age as a mage getting caught stealing cookies only to say, "Go go Blood Magic power!"

[@ambience101x]

I played Dragon Age 2 I'm by no means a die hard fan but I loved every bit of DA 2 the world and the characters , played a little bit of Inquisition and I was looking forward to Veilguard from everything I've seen so far but I'm honestly so scared to even say that because people get upset that I like something they don't and just hurl nasty insults my way , look I just enjoy playing video games I'm not hurting no one and don't mean to 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@XLMD99]

you like and support something that is woke L😂😂

[@winniesomethin]

@@XLMD99Must be nice to live on the hate hype train and not have a thought of your own.

[@Silenthitman44]

​@XLMD99 Did you support bg3, cyberpunk, greedfall, dragon age, mass effect etc before If so by your logic it makes you a loser smh what Is wrong with some of y'all even asmongold isn't actually against a lot of it. He's more mad that the media, Hollywood etc are trying to force it everywhere and is rage baiting people like you to fight it while he profits from it

[@tracer.s]

@Silenthitman44 what are you even talking about? No one besides whatever pit you came from actually cares about asmongold. I'd never even heard of the dude before yall and your alts came in screeching about anyone thinking dissimilar from this random streamer. I'm all for floating concerns about DATV (I have plenty of my own) but it'd be nice if this wasn't just screeching over someone else's thoughts and if yall could actually articulate your own (and preferably with more detail than just "woke" and other empty buzzwords)

[@Silenthitman44]

@tracer.s Actually, the truth is I didn't either until recently, when he started going nuts on dragon age and rage baiting tons of people into going after them, specifically the ign videos. Have you not been to ign ones yet? If not, I would recommend not to if i were you, because they are infested and how he came on to my radar and well if you don't want people to screech about that stuff then even more reason not to go there Lol, that's simply not true. People all over the place are talking about him, including some here, and I have no alts. Nor I am the one screeching they are, it's hard to have any type of conversation that is any way that is a positive light you get attacked and or simply any conversation at all seems simply impossible. Then you have the other groups on the anti woke bandwagon who are making it even worse. Truthfully, i have had plenty of articulate conversations all over about my actual concerns about the game, and yes, it would be nice to have more of them and not constantly getting attacked by those people. Or did you ignore the one who I was responding to? Anyway, look, I have plenty of concerns too. 1. I am not a big fan of the art style, and their proportions seem off. The character designs are also kinda wonky you know the darkspawn and demons they are going to take some getting used to. 2. They distanced themselves from the tactical combat and went in a more action oriented fashion, which I can deal with since I also like aprg's to 3. They limited the number of companions, I am not a big fan of that either, but I have played other games with about the same or less. 4. I am not a big fan of the limited active abilities and would have to see how that is myself and see what kinda builds I can make 5. I am not a big fan of them putting trans stuff in it, but I plan to ignore it. 6. Some of the body sliders don't seem to do to much There is even more, but over the past few weeks, my concerns have lessened, and I am leaning towards buying it, but I want to see reviews

[@sciteachgame]

I played an early build of DAI at ea redwood shores two years before it came out. I can’t wait to play vailguard

[@Cheesecakeeeee]

It’s weird how creeps will purposely seek out Dragon Age KZbinrs and be shocked and appalled that you’re actually excited about Dragon Age. Like holy fuck who could have guessed this video would not have been a 10 minute rant about an optional body texture that has no effect on gameplay at all?

[@TheTidesong]

The incel hordes have Veilguard in their sights for some reason. Pretty pathetic really.

[@raynortownly7098]

@@Cheesecakeeeee Does it hurt to have a brain this smooth. I think you mistook the internet for your own personal echo chamber.

[@Normorn5]

@@raynortownly7098 Oh the irony of your comment.

[@raynortownly7098]

@@Normorn5 Sure thing little buddy.

[@tracer.s]

@raynortownly7098 you're the one who invited yourself onto this thread, lol, what is with the dismissal? Ofc they're going to respond to you. Do you understand how discussion and the consequences of opening your mouth work? Play stupid games and such...

[@JeannieLove]

So glad to hear you say the characters are on point cuz there's a false narrative going around.

[@gnarlyboyjai]

Right, doomposters saying this is Concord 2.0 is ridiculous

[@CaseyZWE]

I must say, I absolutely LOVE your qunari Rook!

[@MatthewSmith-qd6du]

one thing thats been reassuring has been all the people who've played have had positive things to say, obviously you guys only played a snippet and the full game is yet to be released but its been very good to hear you and other especially dragon age creators have positive things to say about all aspects of the game

[@Silenthitman44]

Exactly the people who played it and played the series liked it. A big chunk of the haters are just sheep for their favorite streamers or jumping on the hate woke bandwagon ign's videos are infested

[@GangerworldPlays]

The character acting and facial expressions in the cutscenes you posted were excellent. As good as BG3. I'm so excited now. Having 2 narrative games with character acting of BG3 level? Manna from heaven!

[@Lavendarrr]

Thank you so much Ghil! It's so great to hear from fellow Dragon Age fans that have played the game and not from the near endless stream of cynical grifters who have never played DA. I'm a newer fan of Dragon Age and what captured me was the heart of the games. Graphics and combat won't make up for a lackluster story or a lack of passion from the devs. Heart in a game is the passion and care that devs and writers pour into it. So encouraged to hear that Veilguard is a continuation of DA's " heart" !

[@JSandwich13]

You and Kala are the only ones i 100% trust when covering this game. Your joy for the game is infectious & just gets me more excites. I've been a fan since origins. It was never about combat or any of the other things people complain about. Not for me. For me, it was the writing and characters that kept me coming back until now. The world is stunning, the characters seem complex and interesting, and the story is intriguing. That's all i need to know. Thank you for all of these wonderful videos you've put out. It must have been so exciting to play DA:V. I'm so interested to hear your thoughts when we can finally all discuss the big story moments.

[@Felsenkeks]

While it is annoying to find them even in our fun little corners of the internet, it is so very kind of the rage tourists to boost your video to the algorithm... hope you get some nice income spike out of it! Thank you for being such a cornerstone of our community!

[@GhilDirthalen]

Yeah- i cant be mad honestly- unlike twt im the one getting paid, not them, haha.

[@mindyourownbusinessgoogle9255]

"Your" fun little corners? "Our" little community? Well thats the problem right there isnt it. You're in your own little bubble. As you've just claimed, anyone with a differing opinion is a "rage tourist". You are comepletely allowed to enjoy whatever you want, including this game and content creator but it's out here on the interent for ANYONE to find, not just you and people like you. It's also not a good look when you have nothing to offer to the debate other than "hand waving insults" about anyone who thinks differently. Makes you look like a sheeple to be honest.

[@johnwayne4911]

@@mindyourownbusinessgoogle9255 it's the girls club all over again. the gender known for gatekeeping is the maddest about being gate kept.. can't make this shit up.

[@GazingTrandoshan]

@@GhilDirthalen Its just insane to me people will come on videos of DA veterans and like act like they know more or have teeth in this and they came form asmons video

[@chilihunter7392]

@@GazingTrandoshanUgh, Asmongold…

[@HikikoMuri]

Thank you for this video Caitie! There needs to be more like this tbh! A great way to break up the comparisons-to-games-that-aren’t-dragon-age. 😂❤ I was already super excited, but this video makes me ultra excited to play the game for myself. B) Going to be keeping an ear out for the thing Bellara says. 👀👂🏼I’m so intrigued

[@jadewukong]

people compared it to dragon's dogma a lil bit, but I played that game and my biggest issue taking me out of that game was there were no real companions. I was so bored cuz there's no banter, no likable characters you could bond with on the journey. it felt so empty. dragon age never felt like that to me.

[@ThiagoKnoner]

Super excited for veilguard!! 🎉

[@ladysulevin]

caitie, you're actually going to make me cry over here 😭💜

[@GattsBerserkArmor]

Great video! ♥

[@ootiann]

i absolutely love the dragon age series, so i already knew id love it and no ones opinion was going to change that. The critics, they dont see what i see!!!! solas i CAN change you!!! i mean...i love dragon age!!!

[@sayurioffenborn4960]

Thank you this video is a really importen one. We can say about DA games what we want in the end the story and characters are the reason we play the games so many times. And the reason we talk about them till today 10-15 years after their release.

[@MrDionysos01]

Dragon age holds dear to my heart. I really wish The Vailguard to succeed even if it’s not perfect, I want the foundation to be good, that has somewhat of a soul. I’ll make my own opinion of the game when it will come out and hope to enjoy it.

[@reeeeen8075]

Gil, thank you so much for making this and keeping the love alive. I feel the same way

[@gnarlyboyjai]

Finally some positivity. The asmongold posts and his community are incredibly cringe with the doomposting.

[@Dragonage2ftw]

Little tip. Don't listen to what those losers think.

[@owlette5395]

I’m excited for literally everything except for the odd head and neck proportions lol. Counting down the days! 😁 💕

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

Beautifully put

[@thirdcoastfirebird]

It doesn't matter what people say online. I'm still getting this game, and I will judge it on what DA has always been: an emotional game. Will it do things I don't like? Yes, but that doesn't mean I should abandon a game I've been waiting ten years for.

[@boo5860]

very tired of people who don't play dragon age (and probably haven't touched the series since 2009. if at all) trying to tear the new game down so I really hope it does well and they can stop yapping

[@Silenthitman44]

So do i especially asmongolds army of sheepeople and the anti woke nut jobs ugh. I might not be a big fan of that stuff but not going to sit there and constantly bash it every single day because someone else had that opinion and they are popular

[@GazingTrandoshan]

@@Silenthitman44 Asmons such a plague, people can like him as entertainment but when you turn around and take on his personality oh my god the vileshit comes out

[@SteveDonev]

Oh they will never stop yapping. It isn’t about the game for them, it’s about the culture war. Personally, I got into dragonage with origins so that will always be what DA is to me. With every game BioWare has departed further and further from that and Ive made my peace with that. Honestly at this point I just want closure to the massive cliffhanger trespasser left us on, and if we get a good game on top of that, all the better. I have BG3 to scratch my origins itch anyway. Might as well get a cool action rpg with veilguard as an added bonus

[@lockekappa500]

I mean...has there really been much SINCE 2009? One meaningful game? I don't think it doesnt make them a fan if the single game that Bioware made in over a decade didn't hit with them.

[@raynortownly7098]

You fool. Bioware can literally kick you on the loins, and you'll still smile.

[@gaigelarry]

The Hype couldn't be Hyper for me

[@natbvm1880]

Excellent vid ghil

[@Aylishastar]

I really like what I have seen of the game so far!

[@SylviusTheMad]

You are the first reviewer I've seen who plays with a keyboard. How is it? I'm really interested in the KBM controls. I would love an overview of the interface keybind options.

[@TheP1x3l]

All these weirdos can't even begin to comprehend the fun we are going to have as a community for years to come, with this game at the heart of it. And Im so excited for that. I remember the DAI launch times, when suddenly the convention circuit was full of talented DA fan artists, making all kinds of amazing stuff. The cosplays. The lore discussions. This will be the infusion of life I've been waiting for to wake it all up again.

[@Healurownbum]

I am trying to get past the new combat system cause it took all the builds that were possible to now only be a damage dealer and the team part feels less like a team more like you're the carry and the companions are there to set up so you can do even more dmg. I rly rly rly want to like the game but the combat is just not it for me. I hope others love it tho!

[@harrybroaddus846]

Skeptical myself BUT I LOVED Bellara's vid you did recently. Her and Scout Harding give me hope.

[@banjomir519]

I am not worried at all, I know this game is going to rock. Seen enough of it to know. It is a true Dragon Age game. In fat, I think it will go down as the best in the series because the BioWare team seem to have really gone and studied what worked in the previous games and what didn't. I have not been this excited for a new DA game, ever.

[@UNCKayakfish]

Same. There’s a coherency to the design that frankly, we haven’t seen thus far in the previous games. I love the series, and Inquisition is my current fav; but the gameplay seems genuinely stronger here and I’m already falling in love with the new characters.

[@argylesoze4945]

I'm just sick of all the negativity from other reviewers. It's fucking tiring. That's why I like this video.

[@raynortownly7098]

@@argylesoze4945 It fucccing reality.

[@argylesoze4945]

@@raynortownly7098 Take another run at that sentence.

[@Silenthitman44]

​@@raynortownly7098 It's not a reality, the people who you are listening to are only rage baiting and manipulating you. The people who actually played the game so far have liked it and they haven't so which one of those would I believe more? A person who's been doing this forever, who likes the series and actually played the game and enjoyed said game. Or a streamer who is feigning being upset and saying buzz words and phrases and using the anti woke bandwagon to get you all riled up so you all flock to the videos they are attacking and jack up the view count FYI the character creator video on ign jumped up like 30-40k in less than a couple of days and so has their videos It's pretty obvious what's going on here it's to bad some of you are to far gone to realize it.

[@raynortownly7098]

@@Silenthitman44 You know, i was going to write a long sarcastic reply, mocking your foolishness. But theres really no point. Nothing can change at this moment, either way. People are set and well i hope you nutters enjoy the game, i really do. (If people can enjoy the new SW sequel, anything is possible. ) Because its gonna be the last one for another 10 years or likely forever. Either way, when this comes out there will be a colossal backlash, as this years events alone speak volumes.

[@raynortownly7098]

@@Silenthitman44 You know, i was going to write a long sarcastic reply, mocking your foolishness. But theres really no point. Nothing can change at this moment, either way. People are set and well i hope you nutters enjoy the game, i really do. (If people can enjoy the new SW sequel, anything is possible. ) Because its gonna be the last one for another 10 years or likely forever. Either way, when this comes out there will be a colossal backlash, as this years events alone speak volumes.

[@DarkAgeKilla]

I've got an old notebook somewhere with history, lore, and my theories. It's time to dust it off and add some new information. Ps I think I'm obsessed with this universe ngl.

[@zacharyrussell6851]

I don’t care what anyone else is saying about this game Ghil, if you like it, I’m on board.

[@gamingcultist]

Ahhh, NOW I'm ready to buy this game. This was 💯 what I've wanted to hear. Andromeda failed at launch because of how broken it was, but it failed long term because it lacked the heart of a classic Bioware game.

[@bernardmacdonagh9517]

just 39 more days

[@J4JOKER-hy2yf]

On my PS5 I have the countdown and it says 38 Days @ 19hrs and when I click on the countdown it says Expected auto-download day 10/29/2024 😃👍

[@PKFl4sh]

@@J4JOKER-hy2yf Remember that's just the pre-download date! You won't be able to actually play it until the 31st, but you can install it on the 29th.

[@Yuoaman]

I definitely appreciate you going on record with your unabashed appreciation for what the game is doing, it's exhausting to see the waves of comments from drama tourists and uninformed bigots that seem to have been inescapable over the last few months. I, for one, am super pumped to finally get to dive head first into another adventure in Thedas, still as in love with the setting and the stories it can tell now as I was 15 years ago.

[@EatinPaste]

I want this game to come out faster!!!

[@samflood5631]

All of these new Gameplay previews is making me more and more excited for Halloween.

[@slurpy-f3k]

I’m glad to hear that BioWare is really focusing on the characters in veilguard. The dialogue and line delivery hasn’t meshed well with me so far (we’ve only seen a tiny bit) but it’s reassuring to hear that the focus is once again on “the people”. It’s giving DA2 found family vibes already so I can’t wait for all of us to get our hands on it soon!!!

[@LatashaMoore-y7r]

Another lovely stream 💜😄 😊

[@Cairodin]

Nicely done

[@StrayBardArt-offical]

Sooooo excited 😊✨💙

[@Kurokubu]

I'm so glad creators like you and Kala are providing quality content about Veilguard that I can enjoy without any weird hate stuff!! I'm so exciting for this game!!

[@chilihunter7392]

Me too! It’s weird as a DA fan how this game has become such a controversy. I just love Dragon Age and don’t want my excitement crushed.

[@thewolf9816]

​@chilihunter7392 Not all gamers are pro LBGT stuff. And because of our beliefs, we get the label of "hateful". The issue is having a political agenda horseshoed into a fantasy game we've enjoyed all of our life because it helps you escape the political polarized world we live in. It's classic EA "shut up, we don't care about your input. We'll make what we want, we know you'll buy it anyways" Spitting in the face of their supporters.

[@GavinLensink]

​@@thewolf9816The victim complex isn't helping. Also in my opinion "being against LGBT stuff" is the same as being against interracial couples. Also it's weird that you people always pretend to be principled in your beliefs when it comes to gay people. But ignore everything else that goes along with those beliefs.

[@koshetz]

​​@@thewolf9816 "not all gamers are pro LGBT stuff" then why are you playing pro LGBT game series which was created by gay man and not only had same sex romance in 2009, but also an entire lesbian DLC about Leliana and her ex girlfriend?

[@thewolf9816]

@koshetz because it wasn't one of the main marketing points. Gay relationships aren't what people are upset about. Don't change the point. It's the surgery scars primarily that people are upset with. To call it an LGBT game series isn't accurate in the slightest. And if you have to be exclusive in order to feel inclusive, you're a hypocrite lol

[@lucypher7812]

Ghil, a little randomm question if you don't mind - are two-handed swords a thing in this game? I haven't seen any so far

[@thorn5228]

Let me know if she awnsers cause i wanna know to, for once im going a rogue as my start but my second i wanna do a 2h but im a swordsman by heart and need to know before i play lol (though champion does look tempting)

[@Ellthom]

There's always something to cherish when you have interesting characters, and that's always the heart of any dragon age, no matter what qualms I have and I do have a few nit-picks about some of the art direction but I am still very hyped about the game, especially as someone who has been playing Dragon Age since the first one. I am totally interested to give this game ago. I hope its good, I really do, but as long as it has a good strong story and very interesting characters I think I'll be happy :)

[@kkswerz]

They just need to fix the head and shoulder proportions and it will be alright.

[@Arauto_Kagnos]

It's great to hear that this game gets the heart of Dragon Age, character and storytelling that hits your heart strings. I'd argue such things as why Bioware games in general are memorable the way they are, be it Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic or The Old Republic MMO, Jade Empire. The characters and how they interact with the story is why I fell in love with these games. The original trailer left a really sour taste in my mouth, especially after such a long wait for an official reveal to the game I had been waiting since 2015, but the marketing material released after the first trailer certainly changed my mind on the game. I still prefer the more realistic art-style of Inquisition as opposed to this cartoon art-style, but the environments and characters look gorgeous for the most part (sometimes the Qunari definitely can look weird compared to the other races but Kala's recent video on them eased some of my concerns, I still wish they looked as good as they did in Dragon Age II but alas), I'll also miss the more tactical gameplay of previous games but the new gameplay looks pretty fun. I'm looking forward to customizing my build and seeing how it interacts with the new combat system, I love ARPGs and it looks like Veilguard's combat will have what I'm looking for when it comes to ARPG combat. Which is a fluid combat system, good build variety and good bossfights (it remains to be seen how well made the bosses are in Veilguard). I won't be able to play Veilguard myself until I can buy a new PC, but I look forward to seeing gameplay of it once it releases. I'm very excited about this game, and it looks like it'll be the Dragon Age I've wanted since 2015. I won't even bother adressing the online outrage about it, once the grifting cycle on DAV is over those people will be gone and we'll be able to have our fandom for people who actually like Dragon Age.