Dragon Age has always been famous for its variety of companions and Dragon Age: The Veil Guard is no exception, with seven characters joining Rook on his quest to save Thedas. However, there were some familiar faces from previous titles that people were understandably hoping to see, either as companions or as cameos. While some of these absences make sense, there are others that feel like a missed opportunity. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Dragon Age: The Veil Guard has many cameos with a multitude of returning characters from previous games, books and comics. From…
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Traveling alone across the Commonwealth is no fun, and Fallout 4 Effect provides the Sole Survivor with a variety of companions to lighten the load. Each companion is unique, with clear likes, dislikes and goals that may or may not be aligned depending on the choices made throughout any game. As each companion comes to trust the Sole Survivor, they will open up more, eventually leading to some big personal quests for some, though some of these quests are definitely better than others. Side quests, while a staple of other series, are still somewhat new to Precipitation franchise, first appearing…
According to Dragon Age tradition, Rook joins Dragon Age: The Veil Guard by a team of companions to help them in their quest to save Thedas. One companion who joined the group early is a talented assassin of the famous Antivan Crows, Lucanis Dellamorte, known as the Demon of Vyrantium, who specializes in taking down mages. However, from the beginning of his journey with Rook, Lucanis will need help with personal demons and family matters. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Each supplementary mission in Dragon Age: The Veil Guard offers something different, as each member…
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Diving back into the world of Thedas with Dragon Age: The Guard of the Veil, many longtime fans will have their Towers carefully planned out in advance. With four playable races to choose from, there was hope for a repeat of the unique stories seen in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, The Veil Guard instead, it takes a different approach to the character’s backstory, with mixed results when it comes to interpretation. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Thedas is a vast, multicultural world with numerous countries, nations, and city-states, all populated by…
In a setting as rich in history as Thedas, it should come as no surprise that Dragon Age: The Veil Guard has many twists along with the callbacks of previous installments. Continuing the epic story told across multiple games is no easy task and Dragon Age Games have always had to walk the line between honoring the choices made and telling a new, compelling story. Like the journey that started in Dragon Age: Inquisition concludes, there are many revelations in The Veil Guard this may catch some completely off guard. [Warning: Major spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] In Dragon…
RPGs are a matter of choice and very early Dragon Age: The Veil Guard throws situations at Rook that force him to make difficult decisions. As Rook seeks to save Thedas, it makes sense that they will have to make some difficult choices and not all decisions will be well received by companions or factions. However, the first big decision thrown at Rook feels unnatural, forcing Rook to choose between two options that are seemingly similar but in reality not at all the same. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Decisions form the backbone of any…
Companions have been an essential part Dragon Age since the beginning of the series and Dragon Age: The Veil Guard offers a variety of intriguing characters for Rook to recruit. From a Nevarran necromancer and a stoic Gray Warden to a Tevinter wizard and a Qunari treasure hunter, the team Rook assembles works perfectly together as they try to save the world. Except they shouldn’t, and the party’s dynamics highlight a key aspect of previous Dragon Age games that The Veil Guard is missing. [Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] While Dragon Age: The Veil…
Like all good RPGs, Dragon Age: The Veil Guard has a plethora of missions to keep Rook and the team busy between intense story moments, as well as some sneakily hidden unmarked missions. However, while the missions within the main storyline are clearly marked by importance, there is one side mission that really should have been included. In truth, Skipping this mission could mean missing perhaps the best ending in the game and the fate of Thedas. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for the ending of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Fortunately, the latest installment in the franchise is not repeated…
With their iconic Power Armor, the Brotherhood of Steel is the most recognized faction in Precipitationand appears in Fallout 4 Effect is no different. Although the Brotherhood conveys a message of peace during its grand entry into the Commonwealth, the faction’s actions sometimes do not reflect this, giving them a mixed and somewhat problematic reputation. However, there is evidence hidden in Prydwen that paints this divisive group in an entirely negative light. The Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4 Effect is no stranger to controversy, with his views on Gen 3 synths and ghouls angering many who play the game…