I was a bit hastey in my assesment of Dragon Age and it being on rails. It has opened up quite nicely and I am enjoying it immensley. The game, so far, is very well done. The combat is GREAT!!! Tactics really do play a role here, so if you just run in and "hack'n'slash", you will die!! Use the pause feature and plan your fights carefully. It really does go a long way in leading you to victory.

Lancer VI

As a former United States Army soldier who spent three years at Fort Hood with 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division; God bless those Troopers and their familes.

May justice be done upon the person(s) responsible for this cowardly and evil act!

Lancer VI

So...I just received Dragon Age: Origins for the PC yesterday and I must say, I'm impressed. The production values are "hollywood-esque" and it really draws you into the story. I'm only a couple hours in (maybe2 to 3hours) and I am having fun.

However, the game definately seems to be linear so far and by linear, I mean ON RAILS!!! I hope the whole game isn't like this. I hope that it opens up soon.

Anyone out there know the answer to this without spoilers?

Lancer VI