BioWare accepting applicants for Dragon Age Toolset beta
by Randy Nelson 
{ Apr 8th 2009 at 11:45PM } 
Game betas can be exciting things. But betas for game editors? Not so much, unless it's for a BioWare RPG -- Dragon Age: Origins, in this case. The developer has announced a beta for its Dragon Age Toolset, which will, following in the footsteps of Neverwinter Nights' Aurora editor, allow players to create levels and entire adventure modules from the ground up using game assets and their own imaginations.
BioWare has not provided a start date for the beta, but is pointing interested parties (of the aspiring designer type, not the magic and/or weapon-using sort) to sign up at its community site. May the dice roll in your favor.
BioWare has not provided a start date for the beta, but is pointing interested parties (of the aspiring designer type, not the magic and/or weapon-using sort) to sign up at its community site. May the dice roll in your favor.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Apr 8th 2009 11:54PM
Well I applied...
Markez @ Apr 8th 2009 11:55PM
What can you tell me about the condui-- er, wenches?
:( Man, when I see Bioware in an article I want to see "Mass Effect 2" next to it :P I can't believe they work on other games, how selfish.
Rawrmander @ Apr 9th 2009 12:33AM
You mean how dare they dedicate their time to something other than a Baldur's Gate sequel. Spiritual successor is close enough; I have high hopes for this game.
I know TAICHI! @ Apr 9th 2009 12:15AM
This has to be one the ugliest looking games this console generation (art style wise that this). BioWare really needs to hire a new artist.
I know TAICHI! @ Apr 9th 2009 12:18AM
***of
lol
Einhanderkiller @ Apr 9th 2009 12:31AM
Well, Bioware isn't really known for making graphically amazing games. Mass Effect wasn't much of a looker, either, even on the PC. But Dragon Age looks good enough.
CottonRabbit @ Apr 9th 2009 12:56AM
If you played any of the predecessors to this game like Baldur's Gate, you would realize that this game will be best played top down, in zoomed out third person so you can have a tactical appreciation of the battlefield. Tiny graphical details become less important with such a camera view. The over-the-shoulder camera is just a gimmick for unfamiliar gamers with auto-combat turned on.
I know TAICHI! @ Apr 9th 2009 1:02AM
that doesn't help the fact that it's still ugly. generic d&d ugly.
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Apr 9th 2009 1:42AM
I'm actually digging the art style.
Rawrmander @ Apr 9th 2009 1:45AM
Let me guess: You've only played BioWare's console games?
Ihavepants @ Apr 9th 2009 5:03AM
It's not D&D
Culhag @ Apr 9th 2009 5:28AM
As much as I like Bioware games, I have to admit that graphics aren't really their thing.
(Mass Effect was greatly helped by the Unreal Engine)
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Apr 9th 2009 8:36AM
Saying this is one of the ugliest looking games this generation just shows ignorance on your part. But if you think the graphics suck that badly, apply for the toolset and let's see you do better.
Nonhippyhippy @ Apr 9th 2009 9:07AM
He said art style, not graphics!
A game can have really high res textures and look good but have terrible art direction (Gears of War 1 and 2)
A game can also have great art direction, but mediocre graphics (alot of JRPGs)
Some of you need to learn the difference between those two...
Rhamsey @ Apr 9th 2009 12:16AM
im not going to do this one, in hoping that i will get the swtor one instead.
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Apr 9th 2009 1:40AM
I don't know much about this game but I think its the first Bioware love us PS3 owners have got so I'm excited about that.