I recently had the chance to watch the latest trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and while I was impressed with what I saw, I was also reminded of a ghost from the past: the Blood Dragon Armor. This armor set has a long history of being unwelcome and out of place in various BioWare games.
The Blood Dragon Armor first appeared in Dragon Age: Origins, where it was criticized for its reused dwarven heavy armor model and unimpressive design. The armor set was also available in Mass Effect, where it felt like wearing an advertisement. Thankfully, the new iteration in The Veilguard is just a cosmetic item and won’t affect game balance.
Looking back, I feel nostalgic for the time when the Blood Dragon Armor was first introduced. While I was critical of EA’s monetization schemes back then, they seem quaint in comparison to the live service economy we have today. The Blood Dragon Armor is now a relic of the past, and I’ve come to see it as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era.
In conclusion, while the Blood Dragon Armor still looks ugly in The Veilguard, I’ve made peace with its existence. It’s a reminder of the evolution of the gaming industry and the sometimes dubious decisions made by game developers.