Is Dragon Age 2 combat better than Origins?

The combat in dragon age 2 was much more exciting than in origins, the character customization was much more streamlined, the bosses were more memorable, the characters were more robust, the dialogue was better. I don't really get why everyone hates on dragon age 2 so much. I mean it really only had 2 big flaws.
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Is Dragon Age 2 combat better?

There is an impending sense of doom throughout the game. The characters are also much more developed than those of DA:2. All in all it has a more RPG feel. DA:2 has better combat system and the dialogue wheel is an improvement over that of DA:O.
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Should I play Dragon Age: Origins before Dragon Age 2?

Yes. Origins is considered one of the best in the series by fans. It has a very strong cast of characters, and understanding what happened in it is very important for understanding the state of the fictional universe by the time you get to Dragon Age 2.
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Does Dragon Age 2 carry over from Origins?

In Dragon Age II, a Dragon Age: Origins or Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening save can be imported so that decisions the Warden made in previous games will be reflected in Dragon Age II. In order to import into each other, Origins, Awakening and the DLCs should be played in the following order: Dragon Age: Origins.
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What is the best class to choose in Dragon Age 2?

A dual-wielding rogue utilizing the Shadow and Assassin specialties can cause some serious damage to single enemies, but it's difficult to compare against the crowd-control aspects of a Dragon Age mage using Force and Elemental. Much the like original game, the Mage is Dragon Age 2's best class.
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What class is Hawke canonically?

They would know you are a mage. The fact that a Mage Hawke carries a magical staff on their back and are wearing mage-like clothes is a dead giveaway for Hawke being a Mage. The Kirkwall nobility would know of Leandra's story of running off with Malcolm, who was a mage.
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What is the best solo class in da2?

Rogue is definitely the best for solo, you don't need survivability if you never get hit/are in stealth half the time. You could probably manage with warrior too, but if you're asking for the best, it's rogue.
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Is Dragon Age 2 shorter than Origins?

While expansions helped elongate the experience, there is no denying that Dragon Age 2 was unnervingly short, especially when compared to Origins and Inquisition.
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How long does Dragon Age: Origins 2 take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dragon Age II is about 26½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 58 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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How long is Dragon Age 2 after Origins?

DragonAge 2 starts four days after DragonAge: Origins does (With Lotherines destruction) and by the time you get to Kirkwall and finish your year of odd jobs to pay for access into the city, the blight is LONG since been over. You're off by a year and a half or so.
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What is the best Dragon Age game to start with?

1. Dragon Age: Origins (and Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening) The granddaddy of the Dragon Age series, Origins, is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to get into the franchise. While the game is on the older side, its mechanics and gameplay have definitely withstood the test of time.
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Can you play Dragon Age 2 without Origin?

*edit ANSWER: yes, a retailer's physical copy (DVD) does not require Origin to play, but will require you to update to patch 1.04 and do an online check thing before play.
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How much time passes between Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2?

DA:I starts at the exact point that DA2 ends, as I understand it. DA2 starts at the same time that DA:O. starts, then skips forward 1 year for Act 1 (1 year after DA:O), skips forward another 2 years (3 years after DA:O) for Act 2, then 7 years (10 years after DA:O) in Act 3.
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Why was Dragon Age 2 so rushed?

Dragon Age 2 would have had to have been delayed to Summer 2012 at the earliest. EA didnt' want DA2 to eat itno thier profits for other titles that were expected to be huge sellers so EA instead chose to rush the title instead of delay it, prtially since TOR is the most expensive game ever developed.
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Can a warrior dual wield in Dragon Age 2?

Unfortunately, warriors can no longer dual-wield weapons. Unless you particularly enjoy fulfilling the tank role, we recommend becoming an unstoppable wrath of vengeance unleashed upon the Darkspawn since you'll acquire a rather talented tank very early in the game.
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Does gender matter in Dragon Age 2?

Some lines change and such, but for the most part nothing is different. Outside of Sebastian, you can romance anyone with either sex, so there really is no difference now.
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Is Leliana in Dragon Age 2?

Leliana appears in a cameo appearance at the ending of Dragon Age II, where she confers with her colleague Cassandra Pentaghast following the conclusion of the latter's interrogation of Varric Tethras. In The Exiled Prince DLC pack, she is encountered by Hawke's party at the Viscount's Keep in Kirkwall.
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What is the best class in Dragon Age: Origins?

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I like Arcane Warriors as a first time personally (they arent nearly as complicated as people think unless you want them to be) , but if you don't want to be a mage I'd go Human Noble Rogue as a blind playthrough since it ties into the story better in my opinion.
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Can you beat Dragon Age: Origins solo?

I have soloed the game on Nightmare with several builds and these two are the easiest I found to solo with: Arcane warrior+Blood mage. With proper spec and gear (+mana regen) you can solo High Dragon and Flemeth on Nightmare without potions. You can easily survive overwhelms, CC's etc.
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Is Dragon Age: Origins like DND?

Yes, very similar. In terms of lore, the elves aren't as elfy, but the dwarves are way dwarfier. Obviously the games have their own mechanics, but Origins (especially) did feel very D&D inspired, without actual using the same system.
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Does Dragon Age 2 have a good story?

The narrative is quite dark, the dialogue is top notch, and your companions seem to have more agency. DA1 has a very "classical" story that resonated well with me for a long time, yet it often failed at being the "political thriller" that it seems to have aimed for.
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Do you need to play Dragon Age: Origins before 2?

Not really, but you will definitely get more out of the game if you have played the first. Certain things will make more sense, cameo's from older characters will mean more. Also, the story choices you make in the first game carry over to this one.
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What is the easiest class in Dragon Age 2?

Answers. Mage would honestly be the easiest class to play as in this game.
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Who is the best companion in Dragon Age 2?

Dragon Age II: The Companions Officially Ranked
  1. 1 Varric Tethras. There's little doubt that Hawke's lovable dwarf with a heart of gold is also their greatest companion.
  2. 2 Fenris. ...
  3. 3 Aveline Vallen. ...
  4. 4 "Captain" Isabela. ...
  5. 5 Carver Hawke. ...
  6. 6 Merrill. ...
  7. 7 Bethany Hawke. ...
  8. 8 Sebastian Vael. ...
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What is the best set in Dragon Age 2?

The Mantle of the Champion is Hawke's signature equipment, and the best warrior set in Dragon Age II. This variant of the armor can only be obtained by playing a warrior; and like the mage and rogue versions, the locations of the armor remain unaffected whatever Hawke's class is. All pieces are obtained during Act 3.
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