Dragon Age Origins Tricky Tips n' Hints for Players
by Chris Cacheux // ccacheux (@7) kendall (D0T) edu
Last Updated December 6, 2009
These are just a few things a found through my gameplay, thought I could post
them as tips for other Dragon Age players.
[] None of the "missions" reset themselves or go fubar if you leave halfway
through, so don't be afraid to back out, hit the camp to heal injuries, hop
around a couple locations to restock on healing potions, and then come back and
finish the job. The one exception so far, is the circle of mages tower, which
locks behind you.
[] Leliana, the third (human) addition to your crew, is pretty good with both
lockpicking and petty theft, so unless you really want all the goodies in
Ostagar (and your origin story) you can ignore theft and lockpicking for your
character.
[] You should absolutely ignore herbalism for your main character. It has no
effect on your ability to use potions, only create them. Let another party
member handle the brewing and stay focused on combat and coercion.
[] If you are playing a rogue with Stealth talent under your belt, take traps.
It will open up a lot of pre-fight possibilities, like making Morrigan hold her
Position down the hall, then leaving a gauntlet of snares and bombs to slow
down the charging hordes. Then sneak up to an enemy, drop a claw trap at his
feet, and then backstab him. The claw trap should give you enough time to lead
him and his buddies toward Morrigan without taking too much of a beating, then
let your traps and her spells drop 'em for good.
[] Although the game gives you the option, DO NOT start loading up your
characters with alternate weapon sets. Strength is useless in ranged combat,
and archers don't have the armor or the hit points to "stand-and-bang", and
mages just suck at everything that isn't magic. You are much better off having
each character pick a role and stick with it, developing a well rounded team
instead of well rounded fighters.
[] The only exception is Leliana (the third human addition to the party). Give
her a pair of decent daggers as alternates and enough talent boosts to make her
better thyan useless with them, just in case she winds up being the last one
standing. All the other characters excel in close combat anyway, so if they are
left just run up and bash 'em.
[] Make sure you hit up the quartermaster in Ostagar both before and after you
enter the Wilds. Each time you do, he will have a backpack for sale for a
little over 50 silvers. This is a great opportunity to boost your inventory
capacity, since after you leave Ostagar you won't find another backpack cheaper
than six gold (at least I haven't).
[] Horde ice arrows. you will find these readily enoch throughout the game, but
against most enemies they don't make much of a difference. In a few key
battles, though, they can take an archer from being strictly support to being a
serious offensive player.
[] Although the game allows you to preset strategies for your allies, DO NOT
rely on them. Allies with a lot of tricks up their sleeves may just use them
redundantly on the same enemy. There is no point in stunning a soldier that is
already knocked down or frozen. Then when you need those abillities, you find
yourself stuck with cool-down times.
[] Other than getting Morrigan to like you and picking up the reaver spec,
there doesn't seem to be much benefit to being a prick. It's an option if you
want it, but be warned that your healer, human shield/mage detterent, and your
only useful archer will not approve and may leave the party.
[] The best way to make lots of money is to steal it -- plain and simple. Have
Leliana go into town with you and pickpocket everybody. Barring a fight or two
with the guards in Denerim, there seem to be no consequences at all to your
thievery, regardless of whether or not you get caught, so enjoy yourself, and
buy some decent armor.
[] Remember that enemies will attack whoever they see as the biggest, immediate
threat, and that they can bull their way past your front line fighters to your
heavy hitting, glass-jawed mage if they so choose to.
[] Plan accordingly: while coating a weapon in poison has been marginally
helpful to me, you can only use "grenades" if you train up the poison skill.
These can be a cheap, effective way to give any party member AoE capabilities,
so keep them in mind.
Thats about all I can think of right now, hope they help someone.How to own at Dragon Age Origins?
Alex gave great advice. My 2 cents: distributing your skill points are key!
If your a warrior, stick with STR and DEX (contrary to other rpg's like neverwinter nights et. CON is not as important.played through 6 times never touched my CON, never had any prob's)
you do get 20 free skill points by the time you finish the fade, so they help.
Rogues stick with DEX and CUN, mage obviously Will and Magic
Also, your specialization choices are a factor as well, depending on your class
enjoy the game
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