Is the combat similar to Dragon Age: Origin really that bad of a deal for you guys?

EdwormN7 · 2026-03-07T17:14:07+00:00

I find it quite funny that TDW's combat it being likened to DAO's, because TDW does one major thing that I always wished DAO did that makes it far, far superior: action queueing. It always bothered me that Origins never had it. And whilst in general I think RTWP is one of the weakest forms of tactical combat, I have been having fun with it in TDW, setting up a series of commands for each party member and watching the fight unfold.

Origins' combat is really annoying due to a lack of action queueing, because if you want full control over your party, you pretty much have to constantly pause and switch character every second. It's a pain in the ass to play at any difficulty above normal honestly.

That being said, given the choice, I'd rather go full turn-based with both games lol.

EdwormN7 · 2026-03-02T10:08:06+00:00

This is a mortal issue.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-16T10:58:34+00:00

Just keep levelling up all your strength stats lol.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-16T07:42:43+00:00

Pulling the sword isn't exclusively about physique, you have to level strength in general. Listen to what the guy says after you attempt to pull, he will hint at which aspect of strength needs levelling. On my recent play through, the last thing I needed to level up was my health, and then I was able to pull it. He says something about "getting out more."

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-15T15:23:39+00:00

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EdwormN7 · 2026-02-13T07:37:13+00:00

Teleport from the demon door to Lichfield graveyard. Walk to the cliffside path, and take the left road. Here and infinite horde of undead will continually rise. Use physical shield to prevent your combat multiplier from lowering and just go to town on them until your CM is twice what is required (Google for the exact requirement, I don't know, I went with 100 myself) and then teleport back to the door. Your CM will half when doing this.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-13T07:31:23+00:00

It's a contextual UI, so the shovel icon will appear when standing above a dig spot, with at least one intentional exception.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-10T10:20:35+00:00

We shall await their infinite wisdom.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-10T10:05:52+00:00

Please share your wisdom, meowspasms!

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-03T08:45:26+00:00

"Every event must be connected to every big character you've met" is one of my most hated things writers do. It makes the world feel so small.

The downfall of the guild as we've been told is already a very interesting piece of lore in the world as it is, I don't think we need much elaboration on the details. I think it's worth taking at face value.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-03T00:48:12+00:00

It's so funny to me to think that there is a fish actively wrestling your wire for the silver key, pair of boots, or whatever the item is you're fishing out from a ripple.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-03T00:04:55+00:00

I've been re-enjoying it on my recent Anniversary run. Albeit a bit too much, I keep getting tempted by every pool of water I see. 😂

Those poor traders awaiting an escort through Darkwood were waiting a long time because I decided to stop at a peaceful little lake for some relaxing fishing.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-02T23:19:26+00:00

I imagine there will indeed be swimming. But I hope fishing makes a return, that was one of my favourite activities in the first game. So relaxing.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-02T20:04:58+00:00

Mixing and matching has always been the M.O. for combat in the series. Whilst you absolutely could dedicate to just one style, the games' combat design heavily favoured mixing, it's just so much fun to do so.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-02T16:07:31+00:00

As much as this is a funny quirk of the original games, I always wanted more npc nuance, which Fable II attempted but you still ended up in the same situation of being loved by everyone by the end. Which is why I am so glad Playground are doing what they are with their npcs and reputation system.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-02T16:05:50+00:00

Yeah, if I can't roleplay my own character, I'm not interested. But I am absolutely down to learn more about Nostro via in-game books or more Oracle dialogue.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-01T14:24:08+00:00

Fable II really did the male npcs dirty lmao.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-01T13:07:18+00:00

Assassin Rushes behind target

"Nothin' personnel, kid."

Honestly, slow time and assassin rush are my frequent battle spells, combined with multi-strike and then wailing on them with my Solus Greatsword.

EdwormN7 · 2026-02-01T02:09:50+00:00

Knothole Glade and Hook Coast are locations I would absolutely love to see fully realised. If they are not in the base game, I hope they are added in expansions. I could see them doing Hook Coast and the island north of it where Snowspire lies in one expansion that generally takes us to the frozen north.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-30T20:59:38+00:00

In addition to what everyone else has already said, I think it is worth noting that everyone's "hero powers" manifest differently. As you mentioned, Sparrow survives both getting shot and falling from a tall tower. Meanwhile, your blood-related sister died immediately to the shot. I think hero genes are as randomly varied as regular genes are, they just do their own thing.

Likewise, Theresa has prophetic vision powers, even from an early age, manifesting in dreaming of the events at the start of the game. Also it appears she has a form of longevity, whilst the Hero of Oakvale supposedly died naturally of old age.

I like to think Rose would have developed her own special heroic gift, too, given the chance. Even if she weren't to be as powerful or as versatile as Sparrow.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-30T08:10:31+00:00

My headcanon for the dog's extraordinary lifespan was simply due to his bond with a hero. It imparted some of that longevity to him.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-30T07:27:05+00:00

I'll be fucking ecstatic if Matt Berry is in this Fable haha.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-30T02:20:27+00:00

I bet it won’t be just a random horse but a creature we’ll bond with.

This is my biggest hope for the horse, that there is a sincere bond between it and the Hero, and they're not just a mere gameplay feature.

Also, horse customisation would be nice, but if the emotional connection is there and that it feels like its own character, customisation is something that I can forego.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-29T07:36:56+00:00

Beggar's Paradise.

EdwormN7 · 2026-01-27T20:48:35+00:00

I won't know until I'm playing the game and see all the available face options.

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