Lucy Melocco-Author

Staff Writer

Author

October, 2019
Lucy has a Bachelor's Degree in English with a Fantasy & Sci-Fi focus, and she's been a novelist & gamer for many years
RPG, Science Fiction, BioWare
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About Lucy Melocco

Lucy is a disheveled fox who is a completionist of the highest order. Known for obnoxious feats, such as picking up every last respawning plant and looting every last broken chair leg. Favorite pastimes include moving into new and well-crafted RPGs, masterminding complex headcanons, and replaying old favorites countless times to unlock an extra line or two of dialogue. One of those NPCs fixated on locked chests and irrelevant lore instead paying attention to the dragon about to eat the party.

Industry Focus

The games Lucy writes about are quality stories that go beyond entertainment. These games deal with complex subjects, have great character arcs, and defy expectations in terms of mechanics.

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Cole upside up and down
Dragon Age Inquisition: 8 Reasons To Make Cole More Spirit

There are a few reasons why players should make Cole more spirit than human in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and here are some of them.

The different faces of Sera
Dragon Age Inquisition: 7 Things That Make Sera A Compelling Character

Dragon Age: Inquisition's Sera may be thorny, but there are many reasons to fall in love with a character as compelling as her.

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Dragon Age Inquisition: 9 Things That Make Blackwall A Compelling Character

Blackwall is one of the most compelling characters introduced in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and here are a few reasons why he deserves attention.

Various shots of Ryder with Cora, Suvi, Jaal, and Vetra, individual shots of Peebee, Reyes, Suvi, and Liam
Mass Effect Andromeda: Every Romance Option, Ranked

Although you'll be busy facing the threat of the Kett in Mass Effect Andromeda, there's still time for love, so we're ranking the romance options.

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Mass Effect: All Romances In The Franchise, Ranked

The Mass Effect series is filled with romance options. Here's a look at some of the absolute best.

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Shots of Arlathan, the Hossberg Wetlands, and Antiva surrounding a Warden Rook in Dragon Age The Veilguard
8 Things That Makes Rook The Best Hero Of Dragon Age

The Dragon Age protagonists are all great in there own right, but these things make Rook the best hero.

Dragon Age Heroes and game artwork, in the order of Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, and Dragon Age The Veilguard
Dragon Age: 7 RPG Benefits To Having A New Hero & Setting Each Game

Why change the setting and the hero in Dragon Age games for every entry? There are a few key RPG benefits worth discussing.

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Various shots of Solas and Inquisitor Lavellan in Dragon Age Inquisition and The Veilguard
Dragon Age: The Veilguard: 8 Ways Solas’ Inquisition Romance Impacts The Plot

For players who romanced Solas in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Veilguard can offer some satisfying closure.

Various scenes in Arlathan, Treviso, Minrathous, Nevarra, and the Lighthouse, Grey Wardens and an Archdemon
7 Ways Dragon Age: The Veilguard Blends The Best Of The Previous Three Games

There are quite a few ways that Dragon Age: The Veilguard incorporates the best elements of the previous three games into its unique experience.

Dragon Age Inquisition romance options Dorian, Cassandra, Cullen, Solas, Sera, Blackwall, The Iron Bull, and Josephine and their tarot cards
Dragon Age: 8 Reasons Inquisition's Romance System Works So Uniquely Well For It

The romance system of Dragon Age: Inquisition does a lot of things well. These are some of the major highlights.

Solas and Lavellan Inquisitor in Dragon Age Inquisition
Dragon Age: 8 Reasons To Romance Solas Before Playing The Veilguard

Players can acquire a wealth of new insights by romancing Solas, which is something they may want to do before The Veilguard.

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Varric, Solas and the Inquisitor from Inquisition, Emmrich, Neve, Davrin, Bellara, Lucanis, Harding, and Taash from Veilguard
Dragon Age: 9 Reasons The Veilguard's Pansexual Cast Benefits The Narrative

There are a number of reasons behind Veilguard's approach to romance, but above all, it supports the game's storytelling.

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Ashalle, Marethari, Tamlen, Merrill, and the Dalish Elf concept art in Dragon Age: Origins
10 Best Things About Playing As A Dalish Elf In Dragon Age: Origins

Playing as a Dalish Elf in Dragon Age: Origins has numerous benefits, with the following features being the most prominent.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard official screenshots
9 Subplots & Enemies That Are Returning In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard suggests the return of several old story threads, potentially answering fans' pressing questions.

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Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate characters, a drow Tav with Astarion and Gale, a statue of Shar, Amell Warden, Hawke and Bethany, Mahariel and Tamlen, and Lavellan and Solas ver2
10 Things Baldur's Gate 3 Shares In Common With Dragon Age

Baldur's Gate 3 and Dragon Age have more in common than one would imagine. Here are their key similarities.

Gorim, Bhelen, Endrin, Trian, and the Dwarf Noble concept art in Dragon Age: Origins
10 Best Things About Playing As A Dwarf Noble In Dragon Age: Origins

Players looking for something different can try playing as a Dwarf Noble in Dragon Age: Origins. Here are some of the best things about it.

Lily, Jowan, Greagoir, Irving, Cullen, and the Magi origin concept art
10 Best Things About Playing As A Magi In Dragon Age: Origins

There are a lot of reasons one might want to play a Magi in Dragon Age: Origins. Here are some great examples.

Leske, Rica, Beraht, Kalah, and Dwarf Commoner concept art in Dragon Age: Origins
10 Best Things About Playing As A Dwarf Commoner In Dragon Age: Origins

Playing as a Dwarf Commoner in Dragon Age Origins can be a ton of fun. Here are some of the best reasons to do so.

Eivor in Bear gear and skill paths in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 13 Best Skills For A Berserker Build

Here are the best skills for the Berserker build in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Fergus and Eleanor Cousland, Ser Gilmore, Fergus Cousland, and concept art for Human Noble origin
10 Best Things About Playing As A Human Noble In Dragon Age: Origins

Here's why the Human Noble origin in Dragon Age: Origins can be a thrill to play through.