Dragon Age Origins

I unboxed my Dragon Age: Origins Collectors Edition for the pc last night. I was able to play the game for about an hour after it installed while I ate dinner.

So far... I LOVE IT! I played Neverwinter Nights when it came out, but it did not stick for me. In the times between then and now, I have played other Bioware games, including Mass Effect, and loved them. This game just seems perfect so far. The story is great thus far, with its setting being similar to George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series. The fantasy game with adult themes is great. I like the combat, which is more group-based tactical than other RPG fare of late. Being able to pause and decide on your next move is very traditional for these kind of games, but feels kind of new for this "generation."

I was never a fan of the Dog in Fable II. For some reason, my Mabari War Hound, Phobos, had me hooked from the minute I met him.

I have also enjoyed the voice acting and story scenes. My character is a Human Rogue, MeAra Cousland. Bad things are happening in her origin story, we shall see how she prevails against the forces of darkness!