Support the UK team in Bioware's Dragon Age: Origins Wardens' Quest

EAUK_Adroit · 28-10-2009, 11:49 AM

BioWare announced today the Dragon Age: Origins Wardens’ Quest, a 24 hour gaming event for the upcoming dark, epic fantasy Dragon Age: Origins. To celebrate the launch of this award winning new game, BioWare is inviting gamers and press from North America and across Europe to put their skills and endurance to the test as they embark on a tense, epic journey of discovery. On October 28, at 10:00 AM GMT, ten teams of four players each will live, fight and explore the game as the drama unfolds in their 24 hour quest to claim the grand prize. Each winning team member will receive $12,500.

"We’re extremely excited about the Dragon Age: Origins Wardens’ Quest – it’s going to be an awesome chance for gamers to band together to prove they’re the best at navigating the world of Dragon Age," said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer, Dragon Age: Origins. "In the game, putting together a strong team is essential to success - In the same way the overall strength of the competing teams will decide who walks away with the money."

There will be ten participating teams representing their countries: the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and a specially selected team comprised of the most loyal BioWare fans from around the world.

The UK team consists of:

Thomas Wallis
Richard Burley
Jack Payne
Chris Collins

The teams progress can be followed via Facebook or Twitter. You can find the relevant links in the related links to the left of this article.

The competition will take place in the Debating Chamber at County Hall in London, England. This space will provide a grandiose setting for the competitors to play the game, discuss strategy and battle for the grand prize as teams are eliminated throughout the day. Around the chamber, screens will be used to display leader board stats and show highlights. BioWare staff and costumed actors will further enhance the environment, theatrics and dramatics of the day.

In Dragon Age: Origins, players take the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.

Support the UK team!
To show your support for the UK team please login at www.wardensquest.com where you can leave messages of support as well as watch a stream of the competition. Please note this is rated 18+.

EAUK_Adroit · 29-10-2009, 03:20 PM

For anyone that is interested, the UK team came 5th.

Raxous · 29-10-2009, 07:12 PM

Rax here from Team UK!

Just wanted to say huge thanks to all who checked in and supported us!

Also we were actually 3rd after 20 hours of play, when we were eliminated via the "elimination rounds" system so we are sticking to that story!

3rd place is not what we wanted for the UK, we were gunning for a Blighty victory but we fell short... we totally gave it our all, and hope we didn't let you all down!!

Must sleep now!!!

;-)

28-10-2009, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
EAUK_Adroit Community Representative Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 23,421	Support the UK team in Bioware's Dragon Age: Origins Wardens' Quest BioWare announced today the Dragon Age: Origins Wardens’ Quest, a 24 hour gaming event for the upcoming dark, epic fantasy Dragon Age: Origins. To celebrate the launch of this award winning new game, BioWare is inviting gamers and press from North America and across Europe to put their skills and endurance to the test as they embark on a tense, epic journey of discovery. On October 28, at 10:00 AM GMT, ten teams of four players each will live, fight and explore the game as the drama unfolds in their 24 hour quest to claim the grand prize. Each winning team member will receive $12,500. "We’re extremely excited about the Dragon Age: Origins Wardens’ Quest – it’s going to be an awesome chance for gamers to band together to prove they’re the best at navigating the world of Dragon Age," said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer, Dragon Age: Origins. "In the game, putting together a strong team is essential to success - In the same way the overall strength of the competing teams will decide who walks away with the money." There will be ten participating teams representing their countries: the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and a specially selected team comprised of the most loyal BioWare fans from around the world. The UK team consists of: Thomas Wallis Richard Burley Jack Payne Chris Collins The teams progress can be followed via Facebook or Twitter. You can find the relevant links in the related links to the left of this article. The competition will take place in the Debating Chamber at County Hall in London, England. This space will provide a grandiose setting for the competitors to play the game, discuss strategy and battle for the grand prize as teams are eliminated throughout the day. Around the chamber, screens will be used to display leader board stats and show highlights. BioWare staff and costumed actors will further enhance the environment, theatrics and dramatics of the day. In Dragon Age: Origins, players take the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind. Support the UK team! To show your support for the UK team please login at www.wardensquest.com where you can leave messages of support as well as watch a stream of the competition. Please note this is rated 18+. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: FIFA 10 and Need For Speed: Shift Looking forward to: Left 4 Dead 2 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

29-10-2009, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
EAUK_Adroit Community Representative Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 23,421	For anyone that is interested, the UK team came 5th. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: FIFA 10 and Need For Speed: Shift Looking forward to: Left 4 Dead 2 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

29-10-2009, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raxous Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Placing Score "Correction" ;-) Rax here from Team UK! Just wanted to say huge thanks to all who checked in and supported us! Also we were actually 3rd after 20 hours of play, when we were eliminated via the "elimination rounds" system so we are sticking to that story! 3rd place is not what we wanted for the UK, we were gunning for a Blighty victory but we fell short... we totally gave it our all, and hope we didn't let you all down!! Must sleep now!!! ;-)