Dragon Age: Origins - An Idea

**Double A** · 06-03-2010, 03:34

Yeah by all 3 I meant HP, attack, and defense, not 3 Wardens.

And about archers... I think some should be able to retaliate. Melee archer or having a dagger are both ways. And then there's Dirty Fighting, my most used ability :P

But they just won't be as powerful that way.

Also... I think Sandal should have more Magic than than. Like, enchantment! Gosh!

**Secura** · 06-03-2010, 08:24

Originally Posted by Double A

Yeah by all 3 I meant HP, attack, and defense

The thing with the HP stat is that it's a bit too complex for a mafia game and casts a significant disadvantage upon the mafia, who are largely subject to the same personal goal/specialisation 'levelling up' as the town. Say it was a larger game and they attacked two people per night, but their attacks only led to halving two people's health... it would reduce them to one kill a night and probably not be as fun for them, bearing in mind they're constantly fearing a lynch that would outright kill 'em or a vigilante attempt by a powerful character.

And about archers... I think some should be able to retaliate. Melee archer or having a dagger are both ways. And then there's Dirty Fighting, my most used ability :P

I think this is largely character-dependent; a 'throwaway' character like Tamlen would be unlikely to have Melee Archer... compare him to Leliana, a major character who will most certainly have the ability. And Dirty Fighting is an ability I'm using... I think it began as a role-block but evolved into a reactionary ability like those in Sigurd's game; players will be informed when they're attacked, and DF may have a chance of preventing the attack entirely. Not sure on that yet.

Also... I think Sandal should have more Magic than than. Like, enchantment! Gosh!

Haha, it was just an example... I don't think there will be where anyone will play as an in-game merchant, Gorim withstanding.

**johnhughthom** · 06-03-2010, 10:25

Originally Posted by Double A

Also... I think Sandal should have more Magic than than. Like, enchantment! Gosh!

Isn't part of the lore that only those with no magical abilities can work with lyrium to enchant items?

**Secura** · 06-03-2010, 11:54

Originally Posted by johnhughthom

Isn't part of the lore that only those with no magical abilities can work with lyrium to enchant items?

And even then it addles the mind; not only Sandal, but the hyperactive merchant in the Dwarven Commons just before the entrance to the Deep Roads and the Diamond Quarter.

**Double A** · 06-03-2010, 17:38

Aren't Tranquil enchantment-ers, though?

They're mages right? Just really bad ones, but still mages.

**johnhughthom** · 06-03-2010, 17:40

Nope, they can't use magic. They went through a process that takes their magical abilities (and emotions) away leaving them able to do enchantment. I think it's generally bad mages (or overly emotional ones) it happens to which is probably why you got it mixed up.

**Double A** · 06-03-2010, 17:55

Oh yeah...

So then how come Sandal can use lyrium? Pretty sure shouting ENCHANTMENT! classifies as an emotion.

**Secura** · 06-03-2010, 18:06

Originally Posted by Double A

So then how come Sandal can use lyrium? Pretty sure shouting ENCHANTMENT! classifies as an emotion.

Bodahn found him in the Deep Roads, knee-deep in dead Darkspawn and completely addled from exposure to the raw unprocessed lyrium there.

His skill with enchanting weapons with runes is likely a by-product of this.