ushae
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Mass Effect
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Joined: 02 Dec 2006
From: Uk |
 Posted: Monday, 10 December 2007 02:25PM |
Sorry if this topic has already surfaced in the forums before.
What is the basis of class distinction in this game ? Do we create our character with pre-defined classes like that seen in Mass Effect (and most RPG's for that matter) or is it something we develop from the ground up beginning from character creation.
What I mean by this is do we 'define' our own class by doing 'more' of a particular type of combat ie magic, melee, ranged etc like that seen in Dungeon Siege ?
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Gecon
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Joined: 01 Aug 2002
From: Germany |
Posted: Monday, 10 December 2007 03:09PM |
Well, I might be outdated there, but I know that
- DA will have 3 start classes - strength based warrior, dexterity based warrior (aka rogue), spellcaster
- After some leveling, the starter classes can specialize. We dont know much about what specialized classes exactly will pop up, but one can rely on getting the usual fantasy archetypes, such as ranger or bard, even if they might be different than in other games.
- Magic will be mana based.
- There will be only one "type" of magic, i.e. there will be not distinction between divine and arcane magic.
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Georg Zoeller
Senior Technical Designer
Joined: 27 May 2003
From: Austin, TX |
Posted: Friday, 14 December 2007 05:13AM |
There are no class based item usage restrictions (e.g. if you want to wield a sword with your mage, go ahead).
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Mescalero
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Joined: 20 May 2002 |
Posted: Friday, 14 December 2007 08:17AM |
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Will there be attribute based restrictions? meaning a character is too weak, has not enough points in one skill or not the right feat? Or is it more along the line of "You can use it, but you're gonna suck at it"? |
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Zelphi
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Joined: 08 Dec 2002
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Posted: Friday, 14 December 2007 12:29PM |
I believe the only thing that's been said on the matter of requirements is that you might not have the stamina to make full use.
I.E. A Warrior could swing their sword all day in any number of dramatic fashions, Mage... not so much.
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David Gaider
Lead Writer
Joined: 17 Oct 2001
From: Edmonton, AB |
Posted: Friday, 14 December 2007 04:56PM |
Quote: Posted 12/14/07 12:29 (GMT) by Zelphi
I believe the only thing that's been said on the matter of requirements is that you might not have the stamina to make full use.
I.E. A Warrior could swing their sword all day in any number of dramatic fashions, Mage... not so much.
Actually, no -- stamina would only get used by employing special attacks and abilities. You can indeed swing your sword all day in regular fashion (if not dramatic).
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Juhy
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From: Slovenia |
Posted: Friday, 14 December 2007 07:40PM |
I guess my fighter's name will be Lawnmower the Mad. Coz he'll be running around waving his sword like hes mowing lawn, lemme tell you now...
which reminds me, will DA have scythes as weapons? har har har
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