"The Best" Dragon Age 2 "This is War" Tribute

I should probably start by clarifying the "The Best" part of this music video. I'm not saying that this music video is the best on the web. I couldn't possibly know that. However, out of all the Dragon Age 2 AMVs I've made these past months, this one is the best.
And that seems appropriate, since it'll be the last for a while. This GMV is officially ending my Dragon Age 2 Music Video series. In the last part of the the song, I also got a little nostalgic for Dragon Age Origins.
So, sit back, and enjoy the finale of the Dragon Age 2 Music Video Series

[@desireegarza3808]

"Change is coming, many fear change and will fight it with every fiber of their being. But sometimes change is what they need most, sometimes change is what sets them free" "Reach down into your heart and you'll find many reasons to fight, survival, honor, glory. But what about those who feel it's their duty to protect the innocent? There you'll find a warrior savage enough to match any dragon" These two quotes have gotten me through so much in my life. I love them so much

[@Tandreada]

I really loved the part where it sang, "the leader, the pariah, the victim, the messiah," and you blinked to the different characters. Nicely done!

[@dreamordont]

rewatching this in 2022 still holds

[@Satchiate]

I legitimately teared up when Morrigan and Varric's lines happened. This was powerful. Good job.

[@GoldenB0ltBLTZ]

"Reach down into your heart and you'll find many reasons to fight. Survival, Honor, Glory. But what about those who feel it's their duty to protect the innocent? There you'll find a warrior savage enough to match any Dragon." Metal as F*ck Varric!

[@Ously6]

You assigned the roles perfectly! The prophet- Sebastian spoke for the Divine and the Maker The liar- Isabela happily lied about the Qunari and the tomb of Koslun. The honest- Varric revealed all about Hawke to Cassandra The leader- Anders leads the mage rebellion The pariah- Merril tried to be the Savior to her people The victim- The tevinter magisters tortured Fenris to no end. Well done.

[@josiahbray2263]

3:50 when varric started talking

[@malcolmanderson4094]

Just about to finish installing Inquisition- feel like this is a good place to stop off for one last nostalgia boost

[@Auesomegirl]

Is it any good?

[@malcolmanderson4094]

Oh man, I certainly enjoyed it. I'm pretty loyal though- it was, again, very different than the game before it. A lot more free-roam and grind mechanics, like a more fluid World of a Warcraft.

[@malcolmanderson4094]

If you like Thedas though it's still an awesome setting and plot =)

[@randomgal190]

Auesomegirl pretty good.the elvhen aspects are the best parts of the game store-wise. good story. great combat. way too many annoying grinding quests which are a pain to ignore cause they clutter all the maps. kinda crappy armor (not many options). crafting is totally fun and time-consuming in a good way (but it would be more fun if there were more armor sets to craft). mostly great party characters (a few piss me off though) and a diverse specialization system. so basically its worse than origins in terms of storyline, characters, personalizing your character, and strategic combat but WAY better at everything else. just buy it. its one of my favorite games :)

[@nathanielranney9163]

+Malcolm Anderson Yo Malcolm. I did the same exact thing after buying Inquistion from Gamestop. I will always love this AMV, and screw the haters that say DA2 was trash.

[@LastAyleidKing]

"What about those who feel it's their duty to protect the innocent? There you'll find a warrior savage enough to match any dragon!" Lol I need varrics full quote about this in its own video lol he's so good with words

[@JoanneRowanACQUIESCENCE6277]

All I can say is THANK YOU for making my day with this video. Not only am I an avid Dragon Age player I also am a huge fan of 30 Seconds to Mars. You were right on the money capturing Dragon Age with the quintessential stains of MARS music as the backdrop. It was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Joanne ^_^

[@venturereclipse6833]

I usually dislike videos like this for the fact that dialogue intervened with the music, but... Wow. The placement of each line is so perfect, so in sync with the music and the video, this is one of the best AMVs I have EVER SEEN.

[@TheAmericanProduct]

Thank you so frickin' much for this video. I actually think of it as the best "this is war"-video, as far as I know them. You're the first one who finally connected the person-related parts (to the leader, the pariah, the victor, the messiah.. and so on) to actual persons. Alone for that, this is already the best version. So Thank you so much for this. I really was looking for this so hard and I'm glad I found this. Furthermore I really like the video completely, it may not be absolutely flawless, but it really send shivers down my spine. Great work!

[@AquaGruntNick]

This AMV brought tears to my eyes. It was so amazing. I loved every bit of this video. I just love the story ya know? I can't wait for Inquisition. :D

[@LauraBrittpuzzleleafs]

I always have appriciated this game more then origins. I love origins and it's one of my favorite games but this one just has so much more plot and depth to it. The theme's are a lot more relatable as well as the characters. You aren't trying to save the world, just yourself. In a way the smaller scale make's it easier to build up a lot of depth. I'm hoping in Inquisitions they'll be able to bipass that though. :)

[@veradinx]

Ugh, it was so simplistic and linear compared to the original.

[@LauraBrittpuzzleleafs]

You think? Origins always seemed to me like: get an army, stop the blight. This one involved multiple plot lines at the same time, it was a lot more realistic i feel. Origins had a good plot, but it wasn't really anything new in my opinion...

[@napalmcz]

+Laura Britt Then it seems you havent been paying attention in Origins. Dragon age 2 has a 100% less content than Origins.

[@hellboy221345]

i just started playing dragon age again after maybe 14 months. i missed the game and the companions. this is a really good song but now im playing origins,awakening, and then dragon age 2.for the king, for ferelden, for the grey wardens!

[@VenomQuill]

I just want you to know 2:04 was the most ironic thing I've seen all day. xD This was truly amazing. I'm so glad I refound this after all these years.

[@MorphyVA]

It's from a dlc in Dragon Age origins, "Leliana's song"

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Dedicated to my Hawkes. Ned Hawke: Honest Warrior who wanted nothing but peace and friendship. James Hawke: A spiteful Mage who needed a revolution to feel whole. Tereesa Hawke: A Little Rascal that loved playing around all of Kirkwall. Brutus Hawke: Powerful and Sharp and vicious enough to get to the top of Kirkwall. Clare Hawke: Reserved Warrior that kept her head on her shoulders. Emily Hawke: A Bad Bitch Mage that eventually softened her stone heart. Maka Hawke: A Kind Mage that loved so much her heart blinded her. & Garret Hawke: He was, well let's just say he pissed a ton of people off.

[@Atrotic]

It takes some courage to go out and claim you have the best video - But, it's makes it even better when it's the truth - Excellent work - The Voiceovers are some of the coolest things that can be added to these videos - Perfect timing on all of them - Especially Morrigan.

[@deadlykittensOoO]

Amazing Vid. just got done with yet another play through of DA2. I keep bouncing amongst all 3 games. I'm addicted. lol And music vids like this, just make me even more hooked. Great job. I like the part where you had Varric talking mid way through the song, I don't remember him saying that, but... epic lol. love it!

[@jakon2387]

Beautifully done! Was a pleasure to the eyes as well as the ears

[@aliciajohnson417]

Golly, I found this maybe an hour ago and I've been watching it since. I can't stop!!! You have a gift.

[@boofslaya]

just came back to this after a few years. what a great video. definitely gonna stream a playthrough of all the DA games soon

[@aerothereddragon]

im not gonna lie, this, out of all your Dragon Age videos is the best. Your timing is perfect with the transitions, quotes fit in when the song slows down or speeds up. To top it off you're pretty much giving your own trailer of Dragon Age 2 and how its connected to the first Dragon Age. Your video lives up to the title you gave it.

[@Atrotic]

No problem - Dragon Age is my favorite series. It's great to have these to watch.

[@TheBroomKing]

Wow, this is great to hear! I'm really glad people have enjoyed this video! And I really am proud of this one

[@faultyassassin004]

Well I personally think it is the best dragon age music video

[@todeath12]

this song gives me goosebumps. its just that good and perfect timing with scenes

[@LauraBrittpuzzleleafs]

The shear coolness of this- I'm actually about to cry.

[@WTFM]

theres a reason im playing through ALL the Dragon Age games right now :) hurray for for Dragon Age binges lol

[@Meacharn1]

i really need to get away from game AMVs because all they do is make me want to play the game until the wee hours of next week. But I digress, this is an amazing AMV, well done good sir, well done.

[@williambrown6797]

still my favorite AMV

[@Adgenar]

I don't agree with people's hate for DA:2 I enjoyed the combat (some minor issues), I thought the conversation system may have been the best I've ever seen and I liked most of the companions. My only complaint is I think there were too many sidequests that's it. Amazing AMV :D

[@MimiuShiro]

Ancestors protect me.... I don´t want to cry but this is so awesome, perfect and spectacular ... Really good job!

[@nothingbettertodohi]

best dragon age AMV I've seen, well put together and a good selection of in game clips, well done my friend

[@RXdash78]

A well done video (though I feel the song's triumphant feel belongs more with DAO). I like that you use things form the various trailers that never made it to the game proper.

[@KimarihMgo]

i loved yours the most because you actually used the long version/extended version, i love the whole thing :3 gj bro.

[@TheFiretruck41]

Well, this was certainly the Best Dragon Age 2 video I've ever seen. Well done, you got me to start playing DA2 again and I thought I'd never play it again.

[@MLeivick]

One of the best GMVs on here

[@jonixstar]

I've watched this so many times. Made my own GMV to this song for Inquisition... probably because of this video. lol

[@sophieklaus1144]

been playing it all week now thank you foor helping me find the lve for this game again xx

[@saltyvampyr]

YES.

[@JulianGreystoke]

I loved the voice over bits. Very well placed! Great job!

[@MrThatOtherGuy1]

this is great

[@TheDante5000]

Long life to the true Hero of Ferelden.

[@jakon2387]

EPIC!!

[@CABcaitlin]

FFS why am I crying?

[@mads9261]

F***ing amazing!!

[@myshitez]

Must...Play....Dragon...Age...Again...

[@12eclipsegirl12]

When I first saw this video, I could only think of one thing: Damn, I have to get this game!

[@VenomQuill]

*as said before* 3:53-4:08 Yes. Just: yes. This line is just... I can't believe it. It's my favorite and one of the most deep I've yet heard.

[@WonderBoyo11]

SIMPLY EPIC WELL DONE BUDDY!!!!!

[@ig3578]

30 seconds to mars-This is war

[@mads9261]

I cried :(

[@12eclipsegirl12]

I really can't wait for Dragon Age 3

[@TheGeassknight]

This was an excellent video great job!

[@SwanEvermore]

Okay, that was.... Awesome!

[@DavidClaryThatGuyYouUsedToKnow]

You did a fantastic job with this.

[@Chr1s887x]

Its awesome , you did such a great job with the editing that I dont even care about the quality... and its not a AMV(Anime Music Video) its a GMV(Game Music Video) :P I give it a 9/10

[@bigbadbomba]

wowzerz, good shit, love the varric voiceovers

[@Deathblade..]

This made me cry 💙

[@EmeraldGemOne]

Great work, nice job. Love this vid.

[@PRIMAL_HUNTER1988]

Ah memories T_T memories of glory honor heroic battle companionship T_T what the world become today were are the glory gaming days Where now the horse and the rider, The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow T_T Dragon age will never die is leaving inside our hearts.

[@TheBroomKing]

I had a problem with the story really. I mean, we only meet the final villain until the end of act 2. Compare that to DA:O, where we have most of the game to build up to a confrontation with Logain and the Archdemon

[@puppetmaster01001]

I knew it!!!!!

[@Adgenar]

I wish the game had been as cool as this video :(

[@yourewakingtheneighbors8518]

Im a mage every time dude, ITS FANTASTIC/

[@thedenofcaseywolfe]

AMAZING!

[@summerschmidt1545]

I feel like that this song in the credits of DAO was setting us up for Inquisition.

[@TheBroomKing]

@Utrilus the A in amv stands for animated. And since every scene in this video is basically a cutscene and therefore has to be animated, this is an AMV. Basicall, GMVs are also AMVs.

[@GamerShiShi]

i love this vid so much, lol

[@Kamila-lx6bc]

WoW, Nice video bro *.*

[@TheRazorna]

I think it was from the "Fires above" Trailer

[@eternalsentian9188]

When Dragon Age:Inquisition comes out i'm supporting the Mages

[@TheBroomKing]

@aerothereddragon hey, thank you for the comment. I'm glad that my final video lived up to everyone's (including mine) expectations!

[@LordFatamayus]

i think most people hate comes from the fact that the game felt too rushed and also that all there caves look the some you just entered from different areas other than that it was an alright game

[@ZeroReaper42]

That line Varric says about reaching down into your heart; is that mentioned anywhere, or is it another lost line? Either way, I love it; It's very inspirational and motivating, making you feel like a champion. Oh, and your music video is awesome too. One of the best Dragon Age MVs I've seen.

[@MsHunter2077]

it's 100 suns by 30 seconds to mars

[@sophieklaus1144]

Best vid ever

[@tornikekiknadze2786]

When that day comes I'm staying at home for a few weeks ;)

[@saltyvampyr]

I kinda . . . I kinda wanna play a melee mage now...

[@fluro3769]

Question why is the trailer when we've got most of the companions fighting the qunari and Fenris get smacked into the wall?

[@alexanderwhitehead6567]

good job inquestion (soz for spelling) is coming out soon then

[@Disturb3dne]

November!! :)

[@alexanderwhitehead6567]

yeah its good 21st

[@JETSWAGGAMING]

awesome

[@Spiritheart45]

Where is the morrigan change quote from? I really like it

[@Wren--Bee]

I love this video. But is it bad that the romance moments really bug me? Probably doesn't help that Merrill is my least favourite option, I guess... Still can't stop watching it though!

[@PlayTheGameWithBacon]

"100 Suns" by 30 Seconds to Mars

[@puppetmaster01001]

awesome....do i need another word?

[@shadowhearts2754]

*claps* Bravo tis a cool video.

[@laurrenvasquez4145]

What song is played at the end? I don't think it is from "This is War". It souns awesome though

[@browneye1164]

I'm going to play until my controller or my hands break

[@bartoli2000]

Cool, can u tell me what the song is?

[@WickedSoulXD]

Beautifully put together! May I ask what program do you use?

[@TheBroomKing]

Sorry, but it's actually from the DLC, Witch Hunt. There's no background noise or music for that quote, so I use it a lot

[@SImpleMistakeWoT]

AMV - Anime Music VIdeo. When da2 becomes anime?!

[@nathanielranney9163]

It could also stand for Animated Music Video.

[@saltyvampyr]

But do I get to whap people with the staff? D:

[@emilywhite9167]

On the PUC after all the templars bowed the first thing I thought slender age

[@TheBroomKing]

I used Imovie 09. Not the best program, but it gets the job done

[@MrWhiteNightLight]

@Fenris he didn't say the victim, he said the victor

[@SuperTennisPrincess]

How is the darkspawn the good and Bethany the evil?