Anyone here into R.A. Salvatore? a mighty impressive looking (and sounding) RPG

I was interested until I watched the vid.

The graphics were too cartoonish for my tastes. Makes the whole thing seem kind of infantile.

[QUOTE="Makari"]Yeah, it's probably a bit question mark there - I think it's a) Origin version b) Retail version (doesn't require Origin, uses an EA login like ME2 did for extra content?) c) Steam version (doesn't require Origin, ??? on EA login since that's what got ME2 and Crysis 2 punted from Steam)ChiliDragon

You will need the Origin client installed and running for the full gameEA Help Article

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I was interested until I watched the vid.

The graphics were too cartoonish for my tastes. Makes the whole thing seem kind of infantile.

slvrraven9

Final Fantasy and Valkyria Chronicles aren't sellings points.

As others have mentioned, I'd much rather have a turn based RPG with depth rather than another action game masquerading as an RPG. The goofy cartoon graphics seal the deal.

You will need the Origin client installed and running for the full gameEA Help Article

So it's some kind of weird in-between, noting the 'one-time' - it checks in once with Origin to activate, then from the sound of it (though unclear) you don't need the Origin client running anymore to play the game?Makari

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"] granted ive never played the demo...) topsemag55

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"][QUOTE="bogaty"]

I was interested until I watched the vid.

The graphics were too cartoonish for my tastes. Makes the whole thing seem kind of infantile.

Final Fantasy and Valkyria Chronicles aren't sellings points.

As others have mentioned, I'd much rather have a turn based RPG with depth rather than another action game masquerading as an RPG. The goofy cartoon graphics seal the deal.

[QUOTE="ChiliDragon"]Official word from EA: [quote="EA Help Article"]You will need the Origin client installed and running for the full gameMakari

Do I need to register the PC version of Reckoning with Origin prior to play? Does that require the Origin client if I purchased Reckoning on Steam? All PC versions of Reckoning, except for the Steam version, require a one-time authentication through Origin and the Origin client. If you purchase Reckoning through Steam, you only need to authenticate the game through Steam.KoA FAQ

Will I be able to digitally download Reckoning from Origin? Or, if I ordered a PC hard copy, will I be able to take the registration key contained with the disc and use that through Origin to download the game? Each retailer is offered their own incentives for customers, so downloadable versions of the game are available only directly through either Origin or Steam. Retail copies of the game must be installed from a disc.KoA FAQ

Western devs can't build decent action combat engines. And I will keep saying this until one of them proves me wrong, so far none have. All the best action-adventure games which had "good" combat have all come from asian developers. Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, Demon Souls/Dark Souls. The best the west have gotten to is God of War (which is hack n slash). When I hear of a RPG from the west concentrating on "Action-gameplay" I facepalm, likelyhoods are the gameplay will not be up there. Doesn't matter how good it looks if there''s no depth.

ShimmerMan

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[QUOTE="slvrraven9"] see, the thing about a good game is you cant pass judgement based on a video alone. more often than not you will miss out on a GREAT experience. this game is so expansive and varied, i think that its gonna blow your mind. we already have a skyrim and mass effect, we have a Final Fantasy and a Valkyria Chronicles.....why not try something different. i think that you will be pleasantly suprised.... actually get passed tha cavern part, the game really takes off after that and you get to experience things that will really impress... slvrraven9

Final Fantasy and Valkyria Chronicles aren't sellings points.

As others have mentioned, I'd much rather have a turn based RPG with depth rather than another action game masquerading as an RPG. The goofy cartoon graphics seal the deal.

Actually, I'm not passing of the graphics. Technically, they seem fine. I'm passing on the art style. As I said, it looks far too cartoonish to me and that's a turn off. Same reason I won't get SWTOR.

OMG thats so confusing. do i need origin or dont i? it sounds like i wont since im purchasing the game through steam but......i honestly dont know at this point. although im more inclined to believe that you dont need origin if you buy it from steam noting the excerpt about the steam autentication if bought through steam...slvrraven9

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]OMG thats so confusing. do i need origin or dont i? it sounds like i wont since im purchasing the game through steam but......i honestly dont know at this point. although im more inclined to believe that you dont need origin if you buy it from steam noting the excerpt about the steam autentication if bought through steam...ChiliDragon