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Dragon Age: Inquisition producer wants to improve frame rate, but admits it might be difficult

Ever since the new generation of platforms hit the market, frame-rate has become a hotly debated topic among gaming fans. Not immune to the discussion, Dragon Age: Inquisition users have repeatedly point out the fact that BioWare’s most recent release has cutscenes locked to 30 frames-per-second (FPS) on PC. In the industry today, there are many gamers that feel that 30 FPS is simply too low, while others argue that story and scope are far more important than frame-rate in titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition.

In the face of the debate, BioWare has now admitted that they are interested in pushing the frame-rate of Dragon Age: Inquisition‘s cutscenes beyond what they are currently locked at. After one player inquired if the game would ever be patched to include better frame-rates, Dragon Age: Inquisition executive producer Mark Darrah has now revealed that the team is currently seeing if they can tweak the systems to reach rates that are higher than 30 FPS. The producer did not, however, that they may not be able to increase the frame-rates even if they want.

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hazard17remedy3749d ago

Nah, for me FPS isn't priority. If they can achieve 60FPS its good for me, if they can't, doesn't change nothing for me...

If a game has depth, great story, an strong character and fluid controls its already perfect.

Sir_Simba3749d ago

You can just give unlock framerate option maybe a week after launch (People will have seen the pretty). that little option could make a difference.

FastRedPonyCar3749d ago

yeah folks found out a tweak to one of the files to unlock the framerate on the PC version. Looks SOO much better. the jump from 60 down to 30 was jarring.

dmonee3749d ago (Edited 3749d ago )

Battles are chaotic enough at 30fps. At 60 you wouldnt be able to see what the hell is going on. If you use the strategy camera what diff does it make? Leave the freaking game alone. Spend your resources on making a sequel instead. Try to get that at 60fps . The last thing we need is a Dragon age Goty edition running at60fps at the expense of getting us a new game to experience.

Svinya3749d ago

You have no clue what framerare is or how it works, do you...

dmonee3747d ago (Edited 3747d ago )

I know how framerate works...... i thought games like tomb raider ran alot smoother on the ps4 as opposed to the 360 version. I could see the difference. I would rather play a game at 720p running at 60fps then play a game at 1080p running at 30. Depends on the game though. In my opinion, I didnt think a game like dragon age not running at 60 fps is a big deal.. When im in a battle, fighting in real time, I dont experience any slow down or framerate dips. Maybe there are, but I don't see it. The battles can sometimes get disorienting and chaotic. My point was, at 60fps would things not move smoother and add to the disoriented chaos on the screen in real time? Probably not I suppose. A game like DA could probably handle it. My previous comment was stupid, but dont accuse me of not knowing what Frame rate is. I'm well aware of the games that try to get 60fps and games that don't. Ive played games that allow you to lock in at 30 or give you the option to play at the sub 60 fps mode ala The last of us and Killzone. Leave me alone, I already stated my 1st comment was dumb.

FastRedPonyCar3749d ago

That's not how framerate works. The game doesn't SPEED UP, it runs at same speed, there are just twice as many frames being rendered per second.

It translates into much smoother animations on screen and smoother and more precise control input. there literally is zero drawback. NONE.

this is what DAI looks like @ 60 fps assuming you're using chrome browser.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

dmonee3747d ago

I agree, however, my original point was that I don't want EA allocating resources to Dragon Age Inquisition when they could be using it elswhere on upcoming games in development. All these remasters, and GOTY editions are making me uneasy. I want next generation titles, not remasters of old. I want another dragon age game, developed for current generation consoles. DA Inquisition runni g at 60fps would be nice, but at this point, why?

Volkama3748d ago

Not to mention the fact that the PC version of Dragon Age already supports 60fps gameplay. It's only cutscenes that play at 30...

Ken853749d ago

This and the recent Dying Light late patch upgrade is setting up a nice trend for 2015. Developers supporting their games months after launch shows that they actually care about their games. And not just preorders.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition Retro Review – A Nostalgic Leap Short Of Legendary

Dragon Age: Inquisition, developed by BioWare, is the third installment in the cherished Dragon Age series. It represents a major evolution from its predecessor, Dragon Age II, incorporating elements that were well-loved in the original Dragon Age: Origins but also introducing new features that stand on their own. While Inquisition improves upon Dragon Age II in many respects, it falls short of the exceptional standards set by Origins.

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Prime Gaming Is Getting Even More Games and In-Game Content from EA

Amazon announced a partnership with Electronic Arts to deliver even more free games and in-game content to Prime Gaming subscribers.

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Prime Gaming November Drops Include Control, Dragon Age Inquisition and Rise of the Tomb Raider

Amazon announced the Prime Gaming gifts for the month of November: Control Ultimate Edition, Dragon Age Inquisition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and more.

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Profchaos1335d ago

The quality of these free games has been awesome. Before anyone says they are not free I was already giving Amazon $6 a month for prime shipping and video this isn't why I pay for my subscription

Teflon021335d ago

Still technically paying for it, even if it wasn't your intent. They've been giving out games with Twitch prime, they just changed the name. It's the same sub as that was. If you weren't aware, great. But you're paying for it.

That being said, I don't personally care. For me as long as you're willing to pay that for 1 service and get more. I personally take it as free. Like prime video, music though the prime version is trash, and all the Twitch benefits are all free to me because I didn't care about those when I got it. Just comes with it.

Only noted because that's technically wrong as a defense to that argument, whether I'm on yourside with the initial statement lol

mkis0071335d ago

It's free to anyone who has already been paying. IDK why people need to split hairs.

TinkerNation1335d ago

How does Prime Gaming work? Do you keep the games, or is it only as long as you have Prime?

Germaximus1335d ago

lol Nice distraction from how they're now charging people to increase viewership. It's "just an option." /wink lol

NautilusXIII1335d ago

gonna assume this is pc only?