Electronic Arts is currently offering the first part in its Dragon Age series for free on Origin. This special deal will last until October 14th, so make sure to grab it while you still can.
Those interested can download the game from here.
Dragon Age: Origins is described as a larger-than-life tale of violence, lust and betrayal that places gamers in the role of a Grey Warden, an ancient order of guardians who have defended the lands throughout the centuries.
In Dragon Age: Origins, gamers explore a stunning world and make complex moral choices that affect the outcome of the game, full character customization, the potential to develop romantic relationships and bone-crushingly visceral combat.
Dragon Age: Origins was a great RPG for its time, and we were quite shocked when its sequel (Dragon Age 2) did not even come close to what Origins had achieved.
Enjoy and kudos to our reader ‘Stergios Papoutsoglou’ for informing us!
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The “standard” edition, so they can sell you dlcs afterwards.
OR you can go get the ultimate edition for free…if you know what i mean…because screw ea and their insane dlc practises and not download from origin to have your pc filled with spyware.
Haha, for a moment there I thought you were complaining about a legitimately free game and recommending piracy instead. But then of course, I figured you were only trying to be amusing for the lulz. Because god forbid if I took your comment seriously.
Origin sucks.
Now on the whole piracy thing, you can get the ultimate edition on origin for 19 bucks, but by getting the free edition, they will milk you more with the dlcs.
Hmm, uhuh… well, if we were having a real discussion I’d tell you that because the game is being offered for free, there is absolutely zero reason to complain about anything. Especially since they aren’t forcing anyone to buy DLCs or whatever else in exchange for a free copy.
But I’m sure you knew that and are just messing with me!
There is a reason to complain, DA REQUIRES Origin even though it never did before because Origin wasn’t around when DA was released and because it’s free, EA have tied DA into Origin.
Only the version of DA:O on the Origin store requires Origin. The retail disc version and the version on Steam or any other storefront do not require Origin even now. Origin is not tied to the game and never was.
I know that, that’s not what I saying, I’m saying the free version puts people off Origin because it is required.
If that puts people off, then they are free not to avail of the offer. But that doesn’t automatically give them the right to a non-free copy of the game via torrent.
Then people have a right to say “origin sucks” even if the game is free because Origin is forced on them with the free copy.
Origin isn’t forcing them to get the free copy in the first place. If you want the free game however, you’ll have to use Origin.
People don’t want Origin, that’s the point and that’s why he said what he said. The game isn’t actually free, Origin is a requirement so yes you can complain about free games.
He didn’t merely complain about Origin. He recommended bypassing the terms and getting the game illegally anyway.
It’s you that has the bee in your bonnet about that, stop trying to think you can change the world.
He said what he said. I replied what I replied. If there’s any fault in that you’re welcome to point it out.
And I’m not on a mission to change the world. But that doesn’t mean I’ll take wrong doings in my stride when I witness them.
“there is absolutely zero reason to complain about anything.”
Yes there is, the fact that that Origin is a requirement and that’s why he said it sucks.
He didn’t stop there. If he had, I’d not have said anything. Criticism is fair, instigating a crime isn’t.
Get the free game, torrent the game, don’t use Origin then you have a licence for the game without using the origin one. Win, win.
If you don’t use Origin, then you no longer have the license because only the Origin version of the game is free for personal use.
Not all EA games require origin, try again.
The free version of Dragon Age that is being offered by EA requires Origin. I mentioned that clearly in my comment. Unless you use Origin to acquire the game, you are not entitled to the free version. If you get the version from Steam or any other storefront, you have to pay for it.
Yes but there are ways to play the game without Origin and not all EA games require Origin
Sure, but all those ways require you to pay for the game. If you want to play Dragon Age: Origins legally for free as of today, Origin is your only bet. You’re of course, at your liberty to pick the non-Origin version up from any other service by paying for it.
Yes like a torrented copy, since you already have been grained a licence when putting DA into your library or any game you buy, doesn’t matter where you get it from.
If you don’t want steam or Origin, just buy a game licence and download the game via a torrent, they’re just distribution clients after all.
You apparently don’t seem to realize that the “free license” is valid ONLY for Origin. The game is free only on Origin. The non-Origin version uses a different license that requires you to pay. A torrented copy is not covered by the “free license”. The free license grants you the right to download a single copy only from Origin and nowhere else, like Steam etc. If you activate the free license on Origin and then download a torrented copy, you have TWO licenses. One acquired legally, another illegally.
And that’s the problem, paid or non paid should be without such restuctions and I don’t see how you can enforce downloading it anywhere else and I don’t see how you can enforce origin to be required to play the game from any were else.
Also, where does it say the free copy is different to a brought copy? It’s a licence for the game, not where you downloaded it from, that’s irrelevant.
“And that’s the problem, paid or non paid should be without such restuctions”
— I’m no one to judge what should or shouldn’t be. I’m merely presenting the facts as they are.
“Also, where does it say the free copy is different to a brought copy?
It’s a licence for the game, not where you downloaded it from, that’s
irrelevant.”
— Nope, the free version requires you to accept the Origin EULA. The torrented game is devoid of the aforementioned EULA. By downloading the torrented version, you are bypassing the Origin EULA and hence automatically forfeiting your right to the free license.
Where does it say in the EULA that the free version can only be downloaded from Origin?
The free version is part of Origin’s “On the House” promotion, whose details you may find on the Origin website. Availing any features of the promotion requires you to accept the Origin EULA and have a valid Origin account as mentioned in the terms of the promotion, barring which you are not entitled to take part in the promotion and receive the free game.
If you want a practical demonstration, take the free code from Origin and try activating it on any other storefront like Steam. You will be unsuccessful.
I very much doubt bypassing Origin forfeits your right to the free version.
You’re free to conduct your own research on this matter and get back to me then. Don’t take my word for it.
In future, don’t comment on something you don’t know about then.
What makes you think I don’t know? I’m saying you’re free to conduct research and see if what I said is true or not for yourself.
I’m starting to doubt English is your native language, I’m afraid. Clearly you’re not aware of the phrase “don’t take my word for it” and its implied meaning.
The whole conversation was about bypassing Origin for a copy you got for free from Origin. You couldn’t even answer if bypassing Origin via a torrent copy is a breach of their EULA. As I said, doesn’t matter the distribution method, you have a licence to use the game, download from anywhere.
“You couldn’t even answer if bypassing Origin via a torrent copy is a breach of their EULA.”
— Yes it is… the On the House promotion entitles you to a single copy of the game downloaded from Origin and bound to a single account. I have stated that before as clearly as possible.
“As I said, doesn’t matter the distribution method, you have a licence to use the game, download from anywhere.”
— As I said, try activating the game on Steam using the Origin code. If what you said is true, it should activate. But trust me, it won’t.
What don’t you understand about “torrent”? It’s not a pirated copy, you already have a licence to play the game.
A torrented copy is a pirated copy as per this game… if there is any official torrent by EA that allows you to download the game with your Origin license, please show it to me.
Wrong, as long as you have a licence to play the game, you can download that game where ever you like. Torrents are not pirated copies if you have a licence
That license which you have is valid only for Origin, because it also requires you to accept the Origin EULA. Also, like I said… if you think a single license enables you to download the game from anywhere, why don’t you try activating the game on Steam and downloading it from there with your free Origin license? Tell me if that works for you.
Again, Steam, Origin, Torrent are just a distribution method and you can actually use Steam keys with Origin and download the game from Origin instead of Steam BTW.
You can use Steam keys on Origin only for EA games, because Origin is EA’s platform. But you cannot use Origin keys on Steam because Steam isn’t EA’s platform.
A lot of EA games were taken off Steam anyway, distribution method shouldn’t matter.
The ones which were taken off returned after a while. These include Crysis 2 and Bulletstorm to name a few. But even then, Origin copies of these games cannot be activated on Steam. But the Steam copies can be activated on Origin. Because of different licensing terms and agreements. Steam games are regulated by the Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA) while Origin games are regulated by the Origin EULA.
It’s all silly, even Ubisoft don’t put their new games on Steam now, pretty sure they want to set their own prices, that’s why ACU and Farcry 4, DAI are £50 now.
Again, I don’t make these rules. I’m telling it the way it is. I don’t necessarily agree with them, but I would never bypass these stipulations illegally just to play a game. Their game, their terms. Not mine to judge.
Well, just carry on getting bad customer service by their erroneous EULA and policies. It’s actually the customer that can change their rules.
I’ve never had to consult either Steam’s or Origin’s customer service, fortunately. But I doubt breaking rules accomplishes much. If anything, it only enforces the validity of further malpractices and gives them a reason for it all.
Nope, CDPR removed DRM because they said people were going to pirate it anyway, it’s just how you look at it. You’ll never stop piracy but you can look into why it properly happens, make a good service, lower prices, oh you have something like Steam, more devs and publishers use it because it’s a service done right.
You’ll never stop everyone pirating, if people can get it free they will but don’t paint it something it’s not without proper understanding.
“CDPR removed DRM because they said people were going to pirate it anyway, it’s just how you look at it.”
— But CDPR did not legitimize piracy, did they? They prioritized service over persecution, which is great. But that doesn’t mean people have free reign to pirate just because they aren’t being persecuted.
“You’ll never stop everyone pirating, if people can get it free they will
but don’t paint it something it’s not without proper understanding.”
— I don’t know what piracy isn’t… but I do know what it is… a crime. Some folks will persecute you for it, some won’t. Doesn’t change the fact that piracy is the reason for such restrictions. Because of the actions of a group of thieves, the effects are witnessed by all legitimate gamers. That is what I’m against.
Well it’s all in how you interpret it. You don’t ban motorways with vehicles carrying illegal goods so why shut down torrent sites with illegal files on them? Torrents sites are legal, files on torrent sites are legal, torrenting itself is legal. It’s no small secret pirating games helps sales, it’s the industries dirty little secret and someone is always looking for a scapegoat in a lot of industries just the same way.
Also, EULA can be challenged in court, EA chaged their mind on Simcity, Steam changed their EULA on steam they didn’t put an offline mode on the client, Microsoft had to remove Internet Explorer, the list goes on.
But I’m not in favor of shutting down torrent sites at all. I’m in favor of weeding out the elements which use the torrent sites to perform illegal activities. I have no problems whatsoever with people promoting torrents that are legitimate. In fact I prefer torrents as a download method and appreciate their benefits. As long as the material being downloaded isn’t illegal.
Also you can get some DLC for free
The Stone Prisoner (click buy)
https://social.bioware.com/page/da1-dlc
Promotional Items
http://social.bioware.com/da2/dlc_bundle/
By the way, new to Origin, do these get link to my Origin account then automatically downloaded, or do I have to manually download each one?
You have to manually download the DLCs from your Bioware Social profile page.
Nice I didn’t know that. Thanks
no Steam, no deal!
looks like you miss out then
Steam or deal? Either U only have piracy copies or is a butthurt..,.
day 18 of november FarCry4 on Steam dayONE FTW!
I wish EA would have just ran with Steam instead of making their own client. I don`t need or want another one installed and I`m sure as sh*t not giving EA any of my person info.
you don’t have to give origin “personal info”
And how am I supposed to buy games without personal information tied to my credit card account. I’m not giving EA nothin.
Nice excuse… I don’t use credit card information on anything online for games… that’s why they have steam cards, origin cards…
I didn’t think of gift cards but …meh, In the end I`d rather just see the entire company burn and hope some solid smaller studios rise from the ashes. Those studios might give more of a sh*t about the games they make then they do about mapping a strategy to woo shareholders with micro transactions. Let them feed off the mongoloids in the mobile market. I just cant support them in any way shape or form. I wish very much that I could buy my titles directly from the team that developed them and not feed the giant either income or another subscriber.
Well if that’s the case only Support Project CD Red, Rebellion, Rocksteady, and Cloud Imperium Games.
But runner up for optimization that has really been a shocker to me has been Konami
Origin isn’t all that bad really. I must say I quite like their customer service. Much much better than Steam’s useless customer service.
If you really want to complain about something, complain about UPLAY. Now thats a sh**ty utterly useless client.
Does EA really think this will make me use origin? Because if they do, their right. I love this game. Anyone who tried it for free and is now thinking oh i should buy DA2 now, DONT!!