What did you like and dislike about Dragon Age 2?
Q. I see a lot of feedback that this game is a lot worse than the first. How? I just bought it and although I only played for about an hour, I liked it. Please no spoilers.
A. People dislike DA2 because it was different from origins, and it was rushed.
I, personally, felt a bit disappointed my first playthrough, which occurred immediately after finishing Origins. However, once I got my head around the game and actually stopped focusing on comparing it to Origins, I found it to be a good game.
I like that DA2 has a bit more of an original storyline to your classic save the world rpg. While the warden is pulled from their quiet little life to save the world from the blight, the champion is RUNNING for the hills from it. My only big issue with this is that the first act is centered entirely around the goal of earning money. This, for me, was not much inspiration as, as much as the character is supposed to love their family, I would've been just fine setting them up in an average home somewhere between lowtown and high town. I didn't really need nor want the two-bedroom mansion. And sending farmtown apostates/warriors into the deeproads for the sake of wealth didn't fill the bill with me after they'd obviously been content enough to live in Lothering for so long. Placing motivation aside, there were still interesting things to do and accomplish on your way to getting your lofty goal.
The world is part that did not impress me overly much. While I applaud bioware for trying to get us out of Fereldan to explore some more of Thedas, and the strange wall art and slave sculptures did indeed creep me out more than once (thank you hanging man), the re-use of so many locations over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over... yeah, you get the idea. Or you will once you've played a bit longer. I don't mind if DA isn't an open world game (somewhat enjoy it actually), but that doesn't mean I enjoy when the world is as compact and revisited as this. I also found it confusing on more than one occasion when they used the scenery from inside one location in another location, just rearranged slightly. It caused me to pause more than once wondering if I'd accidentally gone the wrong way. Thank goodness for maps.
That aside, the graphics in this game were very much improved over the last game, although the character creator is extremely limited.
The Companions in the game... Could be amazing. The all have dark storylines to follow if you dig deep enough. However, the whole "talk to me twice every three years" thing takes away from it a lot. Their banter is just as good as the first game, though, and often times there is far more humorous moments between them. There is also far more crudeness (particularly with Isabela in the party) which, depending on your view, may or may not be a bad thing. The romance aspect got a bit botched up, I will say. With one companion in particular you go from "I don't want to hurt you." to "I would drown us in blood to keep you safe" to "I want you right here until the day we die." with not too much in between. It's still a part of the game I enjoy (what can I say, I'm a girl.. sucker for romance), but it was definitely compacted and sped through. I DO like that you can have rivalry or friendship with the companions, however. Gives you different sides to the same story.
The combat system is nice, and it is fast, which I like. I found it aggravating the way enemies seem to appear out of nowhere. Everytime you think a battle is done the game goes "Sorry! we were just kidding!" and drops another thug on your head. The animations are interesting to watch, though.
I also really enjoyed their integration of the Qunari. I don't consider this a spoiler since you should already know that the Qunari are there. It's nice to see a deeper look into one of biowares more unique and sorely neglected races.
I honestly didn't feel that my choices had no weight like a lot of people. Yes, you still end up at the same basic point at the end of the game, but the same can be said for dragon age-- No matter what you do, you're gonna end up fighting the Archdemon in a war of the darkspawn vs the humans/elves/dwarves/etc. In DA2, no matter what you do, you're gonna end up at the game's climax. Maybe people complain because the climax isn't made obvious like it is in DA:O. This doesn't mean that all the little choices you make along the way don't mean anything, they just aren't mentioned as thoroughly in the epilogue as they were in origins. Which is understandable to me because DA2 is not a standalone game like Origins was. Origins was taking the chance of being the one and only Dragon Age Game when it was released. Dragon Age 2 is already a sequel, and looking to be a prequel, so expecting it to act like a standalone is kind of ridiculous.
All in all, while some things did bother me about the game, as I said, once I got used to them it really was an enjoyable game, one I have played through more than once, and look forward to playing through again.
I, personally, felt a bit disappointed my first playthrough, which occurred immediately after finishing Origins. However, once I got my head around the game and actually stopped focusing on comparing it to Origins, I found it to be a good game.
I like that DA2 has a bit more of an original storyline to your classic save the world rpg. While the warden is pulled from their quiet little life to save the world from the blight, the champion is RUNNING for the hills from it. My only big issue with this is that the first act is centered entirely around the goal of earning money. This, for me, was not much inspiration as, as much as the character is supposed to love their family, I would've been just fine setting them up in an average home somewhere between lowtown and high town. I didn't really need nor want the two-bedroom mansion. And sending farmtown apostates/warriors into the deeproads for the sake of wealth didn't fill the bill with me after they'd obviously been content enough to live in Lothering for so long. Placing motivation aside, there were still interesting things to do and accomplish on your way to getting your lofty goal.
The world is part that did not impress me overly much. While I applaud bioware for trying to get us out of Fereldan to explore some more of Thedas, and the strange wall art and slave sculptures did indeed creep me out more than once (thank you hanging man), the re-use of so many locations over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over... yeah, you get the idea. Or you will once you've played a bit longer. I don't mind if DA isn't an open world game (somewhat enjoy it actually), but that doesn't mean I enjoy when the world is as compact and revisited as this. I also found it confusing on more than one occasion when they used the scenery from inside one location in another location, just rearranged slightly. It caused me to pause more than once wondering if I'd accidentally gone the wrong way. Thank goodness for maps.
That aside, the graphics in this game were very much improved over the last game, although the character creator is extremely limited.
The Companions in the game... Could be amazing. The all have dark storylines to follow if you dig deep enough. However, the whole "talk to me twice every three years" thing takes away from it a lot. Their banter is just as good as the first game, though, and often times there is far more humorous moments between them. There is also far more crudeness (particularly with Isabela in the party) which, depending on your view, may or may not be a bad thing. The romance aspect got a bit botched up, I will say. With one companion in particular you go from "I don't want to hurt you." to "I would drown us in blood to keep you safe" to "I want you right here until the day we die." with not too much in between. It's still a part of the game I enjoy (what can I say, I'm a girl.. sucker for romance), but it was definitely compacted and sped through. I DO like that you can have rivalry or friendship with the companions, however. Gives you different sides to the same story.
The combat system is nice, and it is fast, which I like. I found it aggravating the way enemies seem to appear out of nowhere. Everytime you think a battle is done the game goes "Sorry! we were just kidding!" and drops another thug on your head. The animations are interesting to watch, though.
I also really enjoyed their integration of the Qunari. I don't consider this a spoiler since you should already know that the Qunari are there. It's nice to see a deeper look into one of biowares more unique and sorely neglected races.
I honestly didn't feel that my choices had no weight like a lot of people. Yes, you still end up at the same basic point at the end of the game, but the same can be said for dragon age-- No matter what you do, you're gonna end up fighting the Archdemon in a war of the darkspawn vs the humans/elves/dwarves/etc. In DA2, no matter what you do, you're gonna end up at the game's climax. Maybe people complain because the climax isn't made obvious like it is in DA:O. This doesn't mean that all the little choices you make along the way don't mean anything, they just aren't mentioned as thoroughly in the epilogue as they were in origins. Which is understandable to me because DA2 is not a standalone game like Origins was. Origins was taking the chance of being the one and only Dragon Age Game when it was released. Dragon Age 2 is already a sequel, and looking to be a prequel, so expecting it to act like a standalone is kind of ridiculous.
All in all, while some things did bother me about the game, as I said, once I got used to them it really was an enjoyable game, one I have played through more than once, and look forward to playing through again.
How would you feel if you overheard your mother say "We would have been better off without kids"?
Q. I was going to the bathroom, when I walked past my parents bedroom when I overheard them talking about stuff. Then my mom said "We would have been better off without kids". This really broke my heart. I dont wanna confront her because i shouldnt have been listening anyway but still. I can't believe she would even think that
A. I'm sure all parents feel that way sometimes. Can't you tell she loves you by the way she treats you? If you got killed in a car accident or something like that, do you think she'd be upset, or do you think she's say 'Fine, I didn't want kids in the first place.'?
My dad used to swat my mom on the butt and say 'You know, Fran, we've been together 15 years,' (or 20 years or whatever). 'Maybe its time got married.' I used to laugh, but then one day the thought came to me that I'd never actually seen a marriage license or wedding pictures or anything like that. 8^)
Anyway, actions speak louder than words. Words are just thoughts, and we all have lots of thoughts that are all over the map. How she acts over time is how your mom really is. I'm sure she sees you as a very important part of her life.
My dad used to swat my mom on the butt and say 'You know, Fran, we've been together 15 years,' (or 20 years or whatever). 'Maybe its time got married.' I used to laugh, but then one day the thought came to me that I'd never actually seen a marriage license or wedding pictures or anything like that. 8^)
Anyway, actions speak louder than words. Words are just thoughts, and we all have lots of thoughts that are all over the map. How she acts over time is how your mom really is. I'm sure she sees you as a very important part of her life.
Buying a home, what do I need to know?
Q. I really want to buy a home in the next year or so. We are working on our second child, due in February, and our lease is up on our two bedroom apartment in May. I have never looked into it before, I don't even know where to start. My credit isn't great (debt from years ago and current student loans), but my husband's is really good. I was also wondering if someone could give me an average of how much the home costs to how much the monthly payment on the loan would be. Like if I bought a $120,000 home, my monthly payment would most likely be..... Any help anyone could give me on this would be much appreciated! Thanks!
A. Your payment will vary tremendously based on the interest rate you obtain, the length of the loan, your amount of down payment, the taxes and insurance costs in your area, and the type of loan you choose - for example interest only versus regular amoritization. interest only doesn't pay down your principle and should best be used only in a market with rapidly accelerating values or for a house you won't stay in long.
your other costs are significant and often unmentioned. Gardening supplies, utilities, maintenance of all the appliances, walls, floors, outside structures - all add significant costs to owning a home. don't read decorating magazines unless you have lots of money.
you want to think about where you want to live. what should be near you? work? recreation? trees? subways? with the market as slow as it is in most places, you should be able view a property at several times a day/week, and see the rush hour/weekend traffic patterns. if you like to garden, find out what kind of soil there is and if there's enough sun for anything but hostas and azaleas.
when I was househunting, a very helpful thing was to look at that property aerially, either through google maps, or more helpfully, local government data on line. you can find out this way if the property is in a flood zone, near a landfill, bordering a future development (the tract next door may be wooded but owned by a developer putting in a race track), near protected land, etc.
think very carefully before you move about what type of house will be best for your family. draw up a wish list and pare down as you learn what you can afford. you'll probably want a kitchen open to an area where kids can play. do you need lots of closets? do you need big open spaces? quiet nooks? a garage? do you want to open your door and let your kids run out and play or do you want a little more solitiude and then need to walk/drive your little kids to see friends. on your first house, unless you can think about it really really well, you will make a lot of mistakes and therefore learn a lot for the next house.
the most important thing, as you've probably heard, is location, location, location.
you must be realistic so that you don't get yourself into a situation where you must leave your children in day care. it's so harmful to babies, and you don't want to get trapped.
the best way to jump in is to find a buyer's agent. some states probably don't have them. a buyer's agent is a realtor whose loyalty must be to you. if you don't have a buyer's agent, even if a realtor takes you around and appears to be helping you, they don't represent you.
the washingtonpost.com has a 'realtor mailbag' column that is very very informative about househunting.
good luck and best wishes!
your other costs are significant and often unmentioned. Gardening supplies, utilities, maintenance of all the appliances, walls, floors, outside structures - all add significant costs to owning a home. don't read decorating magazines unless you have lots of money.
you want to think about where you want to live. what should be near you? work? recreation? trees? subways? with the market as slow as it is in most places, you should be able view a property at several times a day/week, and see the rush hour/weekend traffic patterns. if you like to garden, find out what kind of soil there is and if there's enough sun for anything but hostas and azaleas.
when I was househunting, a very helpful thing was to look at that property aerially, either through google maps, or more helpfully, local government data on line. you can find out this way if the property is in a flood zone, near a landfill, bordering a future development (the tract next door may be wooded but owned by a developer putting in a race track), near protected land, etc.
think very carefully before you move about what type of house will be best for your family. draw up a wish list and pare down as you learn what you can afford. you'll probably want a kitchen open to an area where kids can play. do you need lots of closets? do you need big open spaces? quiet nooks? a garage? do you want to open your door and let your kids run out and play or do you want a little more solitiude and then need to walk/drive your little kids to see friends. on your first house, unless you can think about it really really well, you will make a lot of mistakes and therefore learn a lot for the next house.
the most important thing, as you've probably heard, is location, location, location.
you must be realistic so that you don't get yourself into a situation where you must leave your children in day care. it's so harmful to babies, and you don't want to get trapped.
the best way to jump in is to find a buyer's agent. some states probably don't have them. a buyer's agent is a realtor whose loyalty must be to you. if you don't have a buyer's agent, even if a realtor takes you around and appears to be helping you, they don't represent you.
the washingtonpost.com has a 'realtor mailbag' column that is very very informative about househunting.
good luck and best wishes!
What's a good reptile for a beginner?
Q. I was considering getting a reptile and I would like some help on what type I should get. I mainly want a lizard. I don't really like snakes or anything that would get too big for a bedroom. Have any advice that would be good for me? If so, please provide all of the stuff I would need for it. Thanks to those who answer!
To those that mentioned the turtles: what type of turtles would suit me?
to bubba: i've seen some anoles around my house sometimes. could i house those if I catch them? how many do you recommend live together and what do they eat?
To those that mentioned the turtles: what type of turtles would suit me?
to bubba: i've seen some anoles around my house sometimes. could i house those if I catch them? how many do you recommend live together and what do they eat?
A. Yellow belly, red ear, painted and map turtles are friendly!!
Good Choices for Inexperienced Owners
Reptiles can make excellent pets, but sometimes inexperienced owners are overwhelmed when the realize how expensive and difficult some reptiles are to care for. Unfortunately, many owners go home from pet stores with incomplete and even incorrect information on proper care of their reptiles so end up surprised and unprepared when they find out what it really takes to care for their pets, in both time and cost. Unmet expectations and poor advice about care can result in a bad experience for the owner and can ultimately be fatal for the reptile.
Some reptiles are poor choices for beginners, often due to diet or environmental needs or an unwieldy adult size. However, there are some readily available reptiles that are good for beginners. These animals are relatively low maintenance, compared to other reptiles, but they still need a significant investment in proper equipment up front. As always, do thorough research before deciding on one of these pets and get your enclosure set up before bringing home your new pet. I recommend new owners read about "Salmonella and Reptiles" to become aware of the risks and preventing infections, and also "Reptile Light and Heat" to get an overview of the possible methods of meeting the environmental needs of reptile pets. Here are my recommendations for reptiles for beginners:
Lizards:
Unfortunately, one of the most common lizards found in pet stores, the iguana, is not a great choice for beginners, largely due to their size and tendency to become aggressive at maturity, as well as their specific diet and environmental needs. Many lizards have very specific requirements when it comes to heat, humidity, light (especially special bulbs that emit UVA and UVB light), and diet. However, a couple of lizards stand out for their suitability for beginners and availability.
Snakes:
The biggest obstacle for many owners is the diet needs of snakes. For most commonly kept snakes, owners must be willing to feed whole prey such as mice or rats (prekilled is preferred). However, snakes have the advantage of often only needing to be fed once a week or less so can easily be left on their own for a few days without a pet sitter. They also have no requirement for UVA/UVB lights.
A Note About Turtles
Fortunately, the idea of marketing turtles (particularly red eared sliders) as wonderful pets for kids seems to have fallen from favor. Aquatic turtles get to be quite large and messy, and turn out to be pretty boring to children. It can be very challenging to meet the housing and environmental needs of most turtles (aquatic turtles, box turtles, and tortoises). Deciding to get a turtle requires a great deal of preparation and commitment.
Good Choices for Inexperienced Owners
Reptiles can make excellent pets, but sometimes inexperienced owners are overwhelmed when the realize how expensive and difficult some reptiles are to care for. Unfortunately, many owners go home from pet stores with incomplete and even incorrect information on proper care of their reptiles so end up surprised and unprepared when they find out what it really takes to care for their pets, in both time and cost. Unmet expectations and poor advice about care can result in a bad experience for the owner and can ultimately be fatal for the reptile.
Some reptiles are poor choices for beginners, often due to diet or environmental needs or an unwieldy adult size. However, there are some readily available reptiles that are good for beginners. These animals are relatively low maintenance, compared to other reptiles, but they still need a significant investment in proper equipment up front. As always, do thorough research before deciding on one of these pets and get your enclosure set up before bringing home your new pet. I recommend new owners read about "Salmonella and Reptiles" to become aware of the risks and preventing infections, and also "Reptile Light and Heat" to get an overview of the possible methods of meeting the environmental needs of reptile pets. Here are my recommendations for reptiles for beginners:
Lizards:
Unfortunately, one of the most common lizards found in pet stores, the iguana, is not a great choice for beginners, largely due to their size and tendency to become aggressive at maturity, as well as their specific diet and environmental needs. Many lizards have very specific requirements when it comes to heat, humidity, light (especially special bulbs that emit UVA and UVB light), and diet. However, a couple of lizards stand out for their suitability for beginners and availability.
Snakes:
The biggest obstacle for many owners is the diet needs of snakes. For most commonly kept snakes, owners must be willing to feed whole prey such as mice or rats (prekilled is preferred). However, snakes have the advantage of often only needing to be fed once a week or less so can easily be left on their own for a few days without a pet sitter. They also have no requirement for UVA/UVB lights.
A Note About Turtles
Fortunately, the idea of marketing turtles (particularly red eared sliders) as wonderful pets for kids seems to have fallen from favor. Aquatic turtles get to be quite large and messy, and turn out to be pretty boring to children. It can be very challenging to meet the housing and environmental needs of most turtles (aquatic turtles, box turtles, and tortoises). Deciding to get a turtle requires a great deal of preparation and commitment.
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