Connecting to online services...

[kaffeend]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3369904258

Why is my game trying to connect to online services? Do you guys think EA will eventually introduce a cash shop? I could go for some cosmetic purchases, myself.

[kaffeend]

Originally posted by Kiya:

Ah yes, that might explain it. My apologies then.:csdsmile:

Thank you.

[Lucht]

Originally posted by kaffeend:

I do have the EA app installed, though. Maybe that's a factor?

Do you have the game linked to your EA app?

I just did a quick test with the app open and it still didn't show up for me. I have the app but it's pretty much never running unless i've played the Sims or when I was playing DAI. The app is installed but just not running most of the time. But that's not to say it can't be related. It just doesn't appear for me.

It's a weird one to be sure. Not sure why it happens to some people and not to others.

Hope those people who can't get past the screen get a fix at least. They do seem to be putting out fixes so, I hope people have made bug reports about it.

[Archnemesis]

Mine also shows this, but I also connected my account to the EA server account I already have.

You might have added your account to your Steam Account, which it shouldn't be an issue unless you don't want EA to have your data (which is under your settings tab if you want to turn off them accessing that data).

That might be why you're seeing it. If you have the share data on even if you didn't connect your account it is still connecting to their servers to give them that data.

You'll probably have to turn it off due to which has been said 1) Connected your account to your EA account or 2) Sending your data to the EA servers to aid them in crashes, glitches, etc.

My suggestion though, if you didn't do the first option, is simply make sure you turn off the data share which was on for me by default (not sure if that is the case if you opted not to link your account). That would be why you may be getting that message. Hope that helps, because that is the best I can surmise from observation and your responses. :)

[kaffeend]

Yeah, it's probably the data share thing, which I don't care about. Not sure if I linked my EA and Steam accounts. I probably did though... it's something I would totally do.

To be clear; I don't have any problems with this "feature". I just wondered if it was in place for possible future purchase functionality.

[Archnemesis]

Originally posted by kaffeend:

Yeah, it's probably the data share thing, which I don't care about. Not sure if I linked my EA and Steam accounts. I probably did though... it's something I would totally do.

To be clear; I don't have any problems with this "feature". I just wondered if it was in place for possible future purchase functionality.

It might. Always possible. I know many are saying there probably won't be a DLC, but they did for Inquisition. They can always add more content if they think there is money in it and a demand for it.

[Lucht]

Originally posted by Archnemesis:

It might. Always possible. I know many are saying there probably won't be a DLC, but they did for Inquisition. They can always add more content if they think there is money in it and a demand for it.

I think the devs said even before release they weren't going to add any dlc. But... it IS EA. And we all know how much EA likes money. Lol. I'm defo not against any DLC but I do wonder what kind of content it would be.

[DaisyRay]

I'm really hoping for that. We already know there will be a DA:5, but this game still has so many opportunities for some DLC. Also, I like the idea of buying new styles for my character. If they did something like that and made it semi cheap, I think a lot of people would buy it.

[Kiya]

I need to get to play a bit more of the game before I might be able to comment on that. Somehow at the moment I'm always busy doing something else.

Maybe the rest of you could start a thread about what you would like to see done if they decide to do one.

[PoxComet]

I get this as screen and live in Australia as well. Can't remember if I linked Steam and EA either.

[Lori37]

Originally posted by Kiya:

Originally posted by kaffeend:

Updated the topic for your viewing pleasure.

Just started the game and didn't see this at all. Don't spread misinformation mate.

stop being a bully... this ain't misinformation, it happens in my game as well

[PoxComet]

Originally posted by Lucht:

Originally posted by Archnemesis:

It might. Always possible. I know many are saying there probably won't be a DLC, but they did for Inquisition. They can always add more content if they think there is money in it and a demand for it.

I think the devs said even before release they weren't going to add any dlc. But... it IS EA. And we all know how much EA likes money. Lol. I'm defo not against any DLC but I do wonder what kind of content it would be.

I would love the promise of more content. I am taking the game slowly and really enjoying it.

[kaffeend]

If they released a cosmetics store, I'd be super keen to upgrade my wardrobe. So long as there was some variety, of course. I wouldn't want more of what we have already, which is kinda gross if I'm honest.

[Kiya]

Originally posted by Lori37:

Originally posted by Kiya:

Just started the game and didn't see this at all. Don't spread misinformation mate.

stop being a bully... this ain't misinformation, it happens in my game as well

Which is why I apologised when I realised it wasn't love.

[Fitness Lauch]

I have the same issue. I'm located in Germany.

Originally posted by DaisyRay:

We already know there will be a DA:5, but this game still has so many opportunities for some DLC.

Is another Dragon Age game really confirmed so far?

[Sentient_Toaster]

Probably for metric collection.

Some developers like to get stats about the decisions players made, for instance -- e.g. race/class preferences, which companions were taken on what missions, etc.