weem
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Indeed, Dragon Age - interesting.
Countdown-timer at Green Ronin...? What's it all about?
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Indeed, Dragon Age - interesting.
mhensley
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Bioware and Green Ronin to Publish Dragon Age Pen & Paper Role-Playing Game
BioWare's Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy Video Game Gets the Pen & Paper Treatment
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2009) — Leading video game developer BioWareTM, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Green Ronin Publishing will launch a pen and paper role-playing game (RPG) based on the highly anticipated video game, Dragon AgeTM: Origins. The pen and paper game extends the Dragon Age universe, making it more accessible to passionate RPG fans looking for another way to experience the epic fantasy world of Thedas.
"We're delighted to be working with Green Ronin to explore more of the Dragon Age universe through a pen and paper role-playing game. We're excited to deliver Dragon Age's unique dark, heroic fantasy to our audience in a brand new way—a perfect complement to the landmark game we're launching on PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 this fall," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Our development teams craft rich, deep worlds, and this is an excellent way to expand the franchise."
"Dragon Age: Origins has been described as the spiritual successor to BioWare's Baldur's GateTM, one of the most highly-acclaimed fantasy computer RPGs in the world, so when BioWare approached us to do a pen and paper version, we had to say 'yes!'," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "With our work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Black Company, and Thieves' World, dark fantasy is in our blood and Dragon Age: Origins is the best in its class. An opportunity to collaborate with BioWare on Dragon Age: Origins was not to be missed."
The Dragon Age pen and paper RPG will be available at card shops, and book and comic retailers in summer 2009. The first release will be a boxed set—perfect for new and experienced role-players alike. Green Ronin plans to release additional boxed sets and supplemental books, expanding the Dragon Age world even further.
Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare invites players to create their own heroes and join the fight against the darkspawn in a world of violence, lust, and betrayal. The game will feature deep character customization, challenging decisions, and a wealth of gritty, mature plots that, combined with the BioWare heritage, make it one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2009. Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled to release this fall on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
Dragon Age: Origins is rated RP by the ESRB. No PEGI rating is available at this time. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit BioWare : Dragon Age : Dragon Age Homepage. Pre-order the game now at EA Store (US) Online Store - Welcome.
BioWare's Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy Video Game Gets the Pen & Paper Treatment
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2009) — Leading video game developer BioWareTM, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Green Ronin Publishing will launch a pen and paper role-playing game (RPG) based on the highly anticipated video game, Dragon AgeTM: Origins. The pen and paper game extends the Dragon Age universe, making it more accessible to passionate RPG fans looking for another way to experience the epic fantasy world of Thedas.
"We're delighted to be working with Green Ronin to explore more of the Dragon Age universe through a pen and paper role-playing game. We're excited to deliver Dragon Age's unique dark, heroic fantasy to our audience in a brand new way—a perfect complement to the landmark game we're launching on PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 this fall," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Our development teams craft rich, deep worlds, and this is an excellent way to expand the franchise."
"Dragon Age: Origins has been described as the spiritual successor to BioWare's Baldur's GateTM, one of the most highly-acclaimed fantasy computer RPGs in the world, so when BioWare approached us to do a pen and paper version, we had to say 'yes!'," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "With our work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Black Company, and Thieves' World, dark fantasy is in our blood and Dragon Age: Origins is the best in its class. An opportunity to collaborate with BioWare on Dragon Age: Origins was not to be missed."
The Dragon Age pen and paper RPG will be available at card shops, and book and comic retailers in summer 2009. The first release will be a boxed set—perfect for new and experienced role-players alike. Green Ronin plans to release additional boxed sets and supplemental books, expanding the Dragon Age world even further.
Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare invites players to create their own heroes and join the fight against the darkspawn in a world of violence, lust, and betrayal. The game will feature deep character customization, challenging decisions, and a wealth of gritty, mature plots that, combined with the BioWare heritage, make it one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2009. Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled to release this fall on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
Dragon Age: Origins is rated RP by the ESRB. No PEGI rating is available at this time. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit BioWare : Dragon Age : Dragon Age Homepage. Pre-order the game now at EA Store (US) Online Store - Welcome.
Nikosandros
Golden Procrastinator
So, it's Dragon Age... in my ignorance of videogames, I had never heard the name before this thread... 
Well, whoever guessed it was a game based on the Dragon Age video game was correct. I am underwhelmed. I was rather hoping for a license of something I actually cared about. I am not a big fan of computer rpgs, even less games based off of computer rpgs. I am sure there is an audience for it somewhere, just not at my table.
TheWyrd
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I can't say I'm particularly interested in Dragon Age (though I did greatly enjoy Baldur's gate) but take the fact that it is Green Ronin AND a box set and I think I may have to possess this.
alleynbard
First Post
I am completely out of touch. I hadn't heard of Dragon Age until now. I went to the website and I must admit it looks pretty cool.
My current sphere of experience with video games doesn't extend much past World of Warcraft, the upcoming new Diablo game, and my limited Wii collection. I may need to educate myself some more before the release of both games. Of course, I have heard nothing but good things about Bioware's other titles. I have just never played them.
Not a total disappointment, because I am interested enough to at least research the title.
My current sphere of experience with video games doesn't extend much past World of Warcraft, the upcoming new Diablo game, and my limited Wii collection.
I may need to educate myself some more before the release of both games. Of course, I have heard nothing but good things about Bioware's other titles. I have just never played them.Not a total disappointment, because I am interested enough to at least research the title.
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Mournblade94
Hero
I think the countdown would have been more warranted for a game that was already released... like ELDER SCROLLS. I am looking forward to Dragon Age as a video game, but not so much as an RPG.
I was hoping someone would licence elderscrolls
I was hoping someone would licence elderscrolls
Rodrigo Istalindir
Explorer
Meh.
Unless, of course, it's going to use SoIaF mechanics, and add magic. In which case, I'd be interested for the rules, anyway.
Not that I'm not looking forward to Dragon Age as a computer game, but the addition of yet another more-or-less standard fantasy setting is totally meh.
Unless, of course, it's going to use SoIaF mechanics, and add magic. In which case, I'd be interested for the rules, anyway.
Not that I'm not looking forward to Dragon Age as a computer game, but the addition of yet another more-or-less standard fantasy setting is totally meh.
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