Mass Effect series discussion

[sakuraZaKi]

More power to you when you want to play your own way, though.

 

[Archangel]

Well, The way I see it....they already have a Krogan soldier.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Apparently there was some Multiplayer Balance update today, any update on what was in it?

 

[O D I N]

Ask, and you shall receive.

Batarian Sentinel
- Starting encumbrance capacity increased from 30% to 45%

Submission Net Power
- Base cooldown decreased from 10 to 8 seconds
- Base hold duration increased from 4 to 6 seconds

Sentry Turret Power
- Base turret damage increased from 30 to 40
- Evolution 5 rocket damage increased from 250 to 300

Tech Armor Power
- Base damage protection increased from 25% to 35%
- Base encumbrance penalty decreased from 60% to 50%
- Evolution 3 power damage bonus increased from 20% to 30%
- Evolution 4 melee damage bonus increased from 30% to 40%

Everyone can do what they want with their classes. I just feel that some ways are better than others, and some ways are like shooting yourself in the foot.

 

[LivewiresXe]

So pretty much Sentry Turret, Tech Armor, and Batarian Sentinel got buffed? Nice.

 

[O D I N]

The Reapers are targeting our training centers, and your mission is to draw their fire and attention. Put them on the defensive! Buy us time, and the reinforcements in training will soon back you up.

Allied Goal: Promote 50,000 characters.
Squad Goal: Promote 3 characters.
Special Circumstance: Due to the failure of Operation SILENCER, more banshees will spawn with Reaper enemies and might also spawn with other enemies.

Squad Goal Success: Squad members awarded a Commendation Pack.
Allied Goal Success: All players awarded a Victory Pack (high chance of containing a Rare weapon).

Special Circumstance: Due to the failure of Operation SILENCER, more banshees will spawn with Reaper enemies and might also spawn with other enemies.

DO NOT WANT

Allied Goal Success: All players awarded a Victory Pack (high chance of containing a Rare weapon).

Do want.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

But I'm too much of a douche to promote D:

I guess I'll do the classes I don't normally use.

 

[LivewiresXe]

If that's true then that'll be probably the easiest one I get since I have 2 level 20 classes already (Adept and Infiltrator) that I know for sure, a level 19, POSSIBLY another level 20, and some like level 17 and 16 classes.

But more Banshees? Banshees spawning with OTHER ENEMIES? Like....playing Gold and having Primes, Pyros, Hunters, Rocket Troopers AND Banshees show up? Or Phantoms, Cerberus Turrets and Banshees? Yikes.

 

[O D I N]

If that's true then that'll be probably the easiest one I get since I have 2 level 20 classes already (Adept and Infiltrator) that I know for sure, a level 19, POSSIBLY another level 20, and some like level 17 and 16 classes.

But more Banshees? Banshees spawning with OTHER ENEMIES? Like....playing Gold and having Primes, Pyros, Hunters, Rocket Troopers AND Banshees show up? Or Phantoms, Cerberus Turrets and Banshees? Yikes.

Yup. See.

Do not. Want.

BUT!

What this DOES show me, is that they can alter who can and CAN'T show up in a game (even though I knew that when we took out a crap ton of Brutes, and they weren't around).

So I'm still hoping for an All-Husk-Zombie-Slaughter-Fest. Because that would be ridiculous and fun.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

^ I drool at the thought.

 

[Master Xanthan]

I actually find the idea of Banshees showing up with other factions kinda cool. Its going to be really frustrating, but having the operation successes and failures influencing what kinds of enemies spawn and how many of them spawn is pretty cool.

 

[smashbot226]

The promote three characters thing is easy peasy at this point: just go Firebase White/Geth/Gold and you'll be-

Banshees may spawn with other enemies.

Gentlemen, it has been an honor and a privilege playing with you.

 

[LivewiresXe]

You know, this makes me wonder. If the community fails another or enough events....are they just going to do one where all Assault Troopers are replaced by Centurions, Centurions by Phantoms, Geth Troopers by Rocket Troopers, Cannibals by Marauders, and Marauders by Brutes so we just have no level 1 enemies?

 

[sakuraZaKi]

^Time to bronze Vanguard everything, lol.

 

[LivewiresXe]

^Time to bronze Vanguard everything, lol.

Time to get them to make Nova cause a Biotic Explosion with itself!

 

[smashbot226]

Time for Harvesters in multiplayer. Don't deny it, it'd be amazing and there are plenty of spots on each map for a fixed perch.

 

[Pluvia]

The promote three characters thing is easy peasy at this point: just go Firebase White/Geth/Gold and you'll be-



Gentlemen, it has been an honor and a privilege playing with you.

Lol.

Banshee's flush people out of cover, hopefully quite a few Banshee's appear because I alone have 4 missiles and it'll be rather cruddy if I could handle them by myself.

So hopefully 2 a wave from wave 6 against other factions.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

So is there a limit to the amount of commendation/victory packs you can get from an Operation?

 

[Master Xanthan]

So is there a limit to the amount of commendation/victory packs you can get from an Operation?

Yes........1 of each, it has always been that way.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

Got my Valiant from last week.

So good.

 

[Pluvia]

MASS EFFECT REBELLION PACK ANNOUNCED

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/05/24/mass-effect-3-rebellion-pack/

 

[mood4food77]

not going to lie, i really like the fact that these packs are free, like, is this EA actually being nice to us

but this is how it should be, force us to buy a new copy of your game for that stupid online pass, make it worth our while

and 2 free multiplayer packs so far, is definitely making it worth it, especially with what is inside them

 

[O D I N]

My guess is they're free since they release the characters and items into the randomized packs.

This way, you either:

A) Spend time trying to "catch the dragon"

or

B) Spend money via the 'Buy packs with money" system

If we were to ever get a "paid" MP DLC, I'd imagine we would (or at least, god damn better) get the characters and items we're paying for. At least level 1.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Can't lie, that looks hella cool. I kind of figured the "Phoenix" bit would be Cerberus, so it's cool we're getting to play as some ex-Cerberus ones. I admit I'm not that thrilled about the new male Quarian classes, but the Vorcha sound awesome just in concept of playing as one. As usual, the maps are just meh and I could always do without them and all that. However, the Harrier and the Krysae sound kind of cool, and I wonder how the Arc Grenade, Tactical Scan, Lash, and Smash powers are. I assume Bloodlust is similar to Krogan Rage kind of or something where they do more damage when injured than at full health. Flamer on the other hand, well...it's obviously just going to be a flamethrower, so...

I'm oddly enough hoping there'll be a trailer for it for me to check out and get jealous of. That being said though, it's time I start saving up for Premium Spectre Packs.

 

[sakuraZaKi]

I called Ex-Cerberus ops and Vorcha D;

I still need the MURDERTRAIN, lmao.

 

[Master Xanthan]

I still don't have the Geth Infiltrator, sadly. But still, this dlc should be cool, plus the male quarians have unique powers compared to the females.

 

[Atlus8]

I want to get into this series once a good deal comes around on Steam!

 

[O D I N]

I want to get into this series once a good deal comes around on Steam!

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/mass-effect-3-isnt-launching-on-steam-requires-origin/

Try again.

 

[LivewiresXe]

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/mass-effect-3-isnt-launching-on-steam-requires-origin/

Try again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

 

[Master Xanthan]

I want to get into this series once a good deal comes around on Steam!

You can get Mass Effect 1 and 2 pretty cheap on Steam. Sadly EA sucks and they put Mass Effect 3 on Origin. If you're going to wait for Mass Effect 3 to be available on Steam, don't hold your breath, I doubt it will ever happen.

 

[Pluvia]

Regarding the Rebellion DLC:

There are 2 additional features of Rebellion:


New In-Mission Objective
Randomly occurring during waves 3, 6 and 10, this new objective will demand that teams retrieve a high priority package and securely escort it to a designated extraction zone on each map.


New Gear Slot
A new slot will be available on the equipment screen, offering players a persistent gameplay bonus that will not expire after the end of a match. These new items will vary from weapon upgrades to character enhancements and will be available through reinforcement packs.”

 

[O D I N]

Yeah, I saw that Pluvia!

I'm REALLY excited for that now.

I'm curious what they'll do in the gear slot. Either all new stuff, or you can keep one EQ in there?

 

[sakuraZaKi]

I want a 4th skill to be included in the near future.

That "4" hotkey isn't gonna fill itself, ya' know. I dunno about the layout for the console players.

 

[Master Xanthan]

Would be awesome if I could have a perma ammo bonus.

 

[smashbot226]

Well let's see. We've got ammo, armor, and weapon bonuses. The only thing I could see them adding is equipment effectiveness for, like, medi-gel/missiles/etc. That's probably not the case, but that's all I've got so far.

On the bright side, I cannot wait to use Vorcha so they can CHOKE and DIIIIIIIE.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Well let's see. We've got ammo, armor, and weapon bonuses. The only thing I could see them adding is equipment effectiveness for, like, medi-gel/missiles/etc. That's probably not the case, but that's all I've got so far.

On the bright side, I cannot wait to use Vorcha so they can CHOKE and DIIIIIIIE.

That moment when you're running to the Enemy Target and hear "KIIIIILLLLLL YOUUUUUUUU!!!" half way across the level.

 

[O D I N]

I really hope Mark Meer(?) did the voices.

But I thought I remember reading it jacked up his throat.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I really hope Mark Meer(?) did the voices.

But I thought I remember reading it jacked up his throat.

Yeah, there was an interview before ME3 came out where he said even though he liked how it sounded, he hated doing the Vorcha voices and would make sure they were saved for last because half the time he'd lose his voice afterwards or at least have a sore throat.

 

[smashbot226]

That moment when you're running to the Enemy Target and hear "KIIIIILLLLLL YOUUUUUUUU!!!" half way across the level.

That moment when Vorcha Sentinels get flamethrowers. Not sure if I should be cackling like a mad man into my mic while watching Reaper forces spontaneously combust?

 

[Pluvia]

I really want to save up money for all the Rebellion packs on tuesday but I'm swamped with work until Monday, which means I'm gonna have one day to build up credits.