Like our fair, occasionally fire-breathing John, I also recently saw Dragon Age: Inquisition in action, 'n – against all odds – I came away very impressed. Dragon Age: Origins be a very important game t' me for a number a reasons, 'n the crazy thing be that BioWare actually seems t' *pillage* why it be return t' fantasy’s pointy eared realms made people like me chant(ry) it be name t' the high heavens. There’s action-y stuff in Inquisition, sure, but also plenty a tactical options (TOP-DOWN VIEW YEAH) 'n yummy conundrums t' scramble me moral compass. But it wasn’t until I spoke with lead designer Mike Laidlaw that I really began feeling good about Inquisition. His favorite game? Planescape Torment. 'n, if Laidlaw be t' be believed, the Black Isle classic’s influence be strong in this one. 

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