Mass Effect series discussion

[mood4food77]

do i seriously need spoilers for being as vague as i possibly could?

 

[O D I N]

You're starting a hype train, IMHO.

While I know what you're talking about with one thing, there's other things I don't.

Now I'm going back to the game with expectations. And same with other people.

 

[Pluvia]

The one thing I don't think we need to spoiler anymore now that the game is out is the fact that the Prothean is the DLC squaddie.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Gah, this is torture. My package has been in the city that's literally a 40-45 minute drive from me (and my Post Office) since 1:50 AM last night/this morning/whatever sitting on "Arrival Scan" since then. If I have to wait until tomorrow to play it, I might go mad.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

So has BW fixed that character import yet?

Since I'm still waiting for my game to come in the weekend, I might as well use this time wisely. Since there's the import problem, I wouldn't play the game even if I had it.

 

[mood4food77]

alright, i won't say any story line stuff anymore, even though the only way you could know was if you either heard about it beforehand or if you played the game

i really like that BW listened to us, we all had problems in the demo with cover issues and in the game, i've had none, the double tap to go over stuff was a great addition

also, the melee attacks are way too much fun, seriously, at one point, i was just walking up and using the heavy melee attack, so much fun (especially as an adept, thing has like the reach of a shotgun)

the weight to power recharge is a pretty neat addition as well

 

[Grey Belnades]

well get it done soldier.

But...what if he's a Vanguard?

Or a Sentinel!?

/lol

....I'm an Infilitator.

 

[LivewiresXe]

....I'm an Infilitator.

Snake? Snaaaaake!!!

 

[O D I N]

alright, i won't say any story line stuff anymore, even though the only way you could know was if you either heard about it beforehand or if you played the game

i really like that BW listened to us, we all had problems in the demo with cover issues and in the game, i've had none, the double tap to go over stuff was a great addition

also, the melee attacks are way too much fun, seriously, at one point, i was just walking up and using the heavy melee attack, so much fun (especially as an adept, thing has like the reach of a shotgun)

the weight to power recharge is a pretty neat addition as well

Thanks, much appreciated. I'd rather weigh on the side of caution for everyone, rather than just blab about it and ruin it.

ME3 Spoiler:

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I did get to that part where EDI takes over that body, and I sorta knew it was coming, but she's a pretty good squaddie. Chain Lightning Overload? Yes please. I'm also glad I got to see the Decoy skill tree. Should be nice for the Salarian Engineer in MP.

I unlocked this last night in my Spectre pack:

Sorry for terrible quality... But... Umm...

HELL YEAH!!!

The ONLY thing I don't like about it is that it has a 'charge' to fire. But it does have that look through cover feature. I'd say it's on par with the Widow, but maybe just a little under powerwise. It can sorta shoot through cover. I'd say the thermal vision could be compared to the rail gun from Perfect Dark.

It weighs as much as the Widow too.

I also unlocked the Geth Shotgun. :me gusta:

Also, props for Infilitrator. That's the way to go.

My "main" is a Soldier though.

FemShep is a Renegade Infilitrator. AWWWWWW YEAH!

 

[Grey Belnades]

So, to those who have seen

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Tali's face photo, what'd you think? Personally, I was disappointed. I was hoping the Quarians' look would be more alien than human.

 

[Joeadok]

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The face shape.under the mask left little room for variation (but I've also seen some wild speculation images.)

The execution of the whole situation is what concerned me more.

 

[Pluvia]

What does Decoy do?

 

[O D I N]

What does Decoy do?

Pretty much what it sounds like. Send out a decoy to distract enemies.

Think Combat Drone, except it doesn't do any combat.

It CAN however, explode in your enemies faces.

Free points card today from working overtime. Hello Spectre packs.

Why? Because it was free.

 

[LivewiresXe]

To those playing Multiplayer, I've been meaning to ask but...what does "Promote" mean for your Multiplayer character? Like, what are the conditions for it, what does it do, why would someone do it, etc.

 

[O D I N]

When I get to that point, I'll let you know.

Also...

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also Krogan Sentinel and Soldier.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

So is the import fixed yet?

 

[LivewiresXe]

You got the Black Widow, Odin? Oh crap, son. That'd be like...if you're playing Uncharted 3, and got a T-Bolt with 15 bullets and 5 to a clip.

 

[Pluvia]

To those playing Multiplayer, I've been meaning to ask but...what does "Promote" mean for your Multiplayer character? Like, what are the conditions for it, what does it do, why would someone do it, etc.

I thought someone else would answer but I guess I'll do it. You prestige that class (as in Adept) and get 25 galactic readiness points for your single player.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I thought someone else would answer but I guess I'll do it. You prestige that class (as in Adept) and get 25 galactic readiness points for your single player.

So...you essentially master that class and it can only be done when it's at Max level since it adds to your Readiness? Does that mean you can't use that character again, that the level's stuck at max, or that it resets and makes you start over with that class?

 

[Pluvia]

Resets it.

Also I'm supposed to be avoiding this place my god it's just making me excited. I haven't even been going on Xbox because all the American's are playing it and that's like 2/3rds of my friends list. I hate everyone that has this game especially Odin.

Changes made to multiplayer:

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March 6, 2012
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Tech Armor Power
- Base detonation damage increased from 200 to 400
- Base cooldown decreased from 12 to 8 seconds

Stasis
- Base cooldown increased from 8 to 12 seconds

Adrenaline Rush Power
- Base weapon damage bonus increased from 35% to 45%
- Rank 4 weapon damage bonus increased from 15% to 20%

Cluster Grenade Power
- Base damage increased from 450 to 500

Proximity Mine Power
- Evolve 3 “increase damage by X% to impacted targets” value changed from 25% to 20%

Energy Drain Power
- Evolve 6 now gives you a 40% damage reduction effect instead of 15%

Drell Adept
- Starting encumbrance capacity increased from 30% to 45%

Drell Vanguard
- Starting encumbrance capacity increased from 30% to 45%

Drell Fitness Power
- Base health/shield bonus increased from 10% to 20%
- Rank 2 health/shield bonus increased from 10% to 15%
- Rank 4 health/shield bonus increased from 15% to 20%
- Rank 6 health/shield bonus increased from 20% to 25%
- Rank 6 movement speed bonus increased from 5% to 10%
- Base regular melee damage increased from 150 to 225
- Base heavy melee damage increased from 500 to 600

Mattock Assault Rifle
- Damage increased from [76.1-95.2] to [83.7-104.7]

Revenant Assault Rifle
- Damage increased from [47.6-59.6] to [52.9-66.2]

Carnifex Heavy Pistol
- Encumbrance increased from [0.75-0.35] to [1.0-0.5]

Paladin Heavy Pistol
- Encumbrance increased from [0.75-0.35] to [1.0-0.5]

 

[Archangel]

So....Mass Effect 3 completion has arrived....you are not ready for this game...you aren't. Although Some of you depending on what you want to happen or what you believe in or believe should happen...etc. It could all effect how you view the outcome.

 

[Pluvia]

There's a massive glitch in multiplayer, you can lose all of your unlocked items.

A way to reduce this from happening to make sure that you've not readied up when you go into the store. Make sure you aren't ready to start the match, just go into the store before you click that.

 

[O D I N]

There's a massive glitch in multiplayer, you can lose all of your unlocked items.

A way to reduce this from happening to make sure that you've not readied up when you go into the store. Make sure you aren't ready to start the match, just go into the store before you click that.

O_____O

I would rage so ****ing hard.

I think until it's fixed, I'm going to avoid MP.

That's... YIKES.

 

[LivewiresXe]

There's a massive glitch in multiplayer, you can lose all of your unlocked items.

A way to reduce this from happening to make sure that you've not readied up when you go into the store. Make sure you aren't ready to start the match, just go into the store before you click that.

I remember something similar happened in the Multiplayer Beta for me. I clicked on a Veteran Pack, it took my 20000, gave me nothing, and said "you do not currently have enough credits" or whatever.

On the plus side, the Canada Post website says my Mass Effect 3 should be here today despite its status showing it sitting in the city since 1:50 Tuesday night/early early Wednesday morning.

 

[Pluvia]

Mine has been dispatched 2 hours ago apparently, but Amazon usually update late it seems, so hopefully it's here tomorrow. Even if it isn't I'll just buy that copy for my best friend and play it until mine arrives.

Anyway hat multiplayer thing seems incredibly annoying, it resets everything apart from your characters levels (but it'll get rid of any unlocked characters) and gets rid of your weapons and weapon mods. Even if you've unlocked them through packages you spent actual money on.

Rightfully so, the backlash is going to be insane for this as people are losing out on their money.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Mine has been dispatched 2 hours ago apparently, but Amazon usually update late it seems, so hopefully it's here tomorrow. Even if it isn't I'll just buy that copy for my best friend and play it until mine arrives.

Anyway hat multiplayer thing seems incredibly annoying, it resets everything apart from your characters levels (but it'll get rid of any unlocked characters) and gets rid of your weapons and weapon mods. Even if you've unlocked them through packages you spent actual money on.

Rightfully so, the backlash is going to be insane for this as people are losing out on their money.

Do you know if the glitch is 360 only, or if it applies to PS3 and PC too?

 

[mood4food77]

haha, they gave shepard some dance moves

 

[LivewiresXe]

So, this came in today, and I've been playing it for like 2 hours, finished the first 2 levels. Um...I'm simply going to say this is TOTALLY worth the wait so far and even the little things feel epic and believable.

Also, is it me, or are some of the voices more....echo-y?

 

[sakuraZaKi]

I'm so jelly right now.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I'm so jelly right now.

Jelly? As in Jellyfish? As in Hanar?

 

[sakuraZaKi]

Blasto.

Why don't I have the game yet!?

So hows everyone doing on their playthroughs? Multiplayer?

 

[mood4food77]

i've made a huge mistake already that i wish i could totally take back but i'm going to go through with it like a man

even though it's a real big one

Spoiler

i'm sorry tali

 

[LivewiresXe]

Blasto.

Why don't I have the game yet!?

So hows everyone doing on their playthroughs? Multiplayer?

I'm alright, hating a huge jerk surprisingly...much less this time. I haven't done multiplayer yet, but I'm sure I will soon. Trying to make sure I do as much as possible right and like...probly gonna wind up having saves before each mission at the rate I'm going.

 

[theeboredone]

Since I'm a "new" fan to the ME series, I have 2 questions.

1. Is "From Ashes" the only DLC Bioware plans to release that is story/character related for ME3?

2. Did all the DLC for ME2 come out at once, or did they wait a while for each one?

 

[Pluvia]

Since I'm a "new" fan to the ME series, I have 2 questions.

1. Is "From Ashes" the only DLC Bioware plans to release that is story/character related for ME3?

2. Did all the DLC for ME2 come out at once, or did they wait a while for each one?

1. Don't know probably not for character related.

2. A while. Kasumi never came out until like a year after the game did and Arrival only came out a few months ago.

 

[O D I N]

Since I'm a "new" fan to the ME series, I have 2 questions.

1. Is "From Ashes" the only DLC Bioware plans to release that is story/character related for ME3?

2. Did all the DLC for ME2 come out at once, or did they wait a while for each one?

1). I sincerely hope not. I don't think anything has been announced yet at this time beyond that.

2). It was released over the course of a year. Sometimes we got somethings once a month, or every two months, even just weapon packs.

 

[Archangel]

I'd say 99% of the people who've already completed ME3 are hoping not.

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No way to say it nicely the ending simply isn't a good one.

 

[Grey Belnades]

Few hours in, I LOVE the N7 Valient. It has three shots per reload, it reloads fast, it has a good amount of ammo and I can fire three Assassin Cloaked bonused shots with the slow down.

 

[mood4food77]

i'm abusing this game too much

i've got it so my powers recharge at like 400%, so i'm pretty much rapid-firing any biotic i got

i can seriously go, warp, 2 fires of the vindicator, warp and the enemy dies

 

[LivewiresXe]

Just a random thing. I downloaded and installed the "From Ashes" thing, but the mission for it or e-mail or whatnot hasn't shown up on the Galaxy Map yet. Does it just become available to do on its own at some point in the game?