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Clippersfan86

08-23-2011, 12:48 AM

New facts/details from today.

MINOR SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Cerberus is just an antagonist and not available as a faction to align with.

- ME3 will include mini-games although Hammerhead and Mako missions won't include exploration. Planet-scanning is unlikely to return.

- The choices made in the trail at the beginning of Mass Effect 3 will determine the tone of that playthrough.

- New character James Vega's voice actor is a closely-guarded secret.

- The DLC robot dog in the collector's edition of the game can be interacted with aboard the Normandy.

- The character creator will have more features and hair-styles included.

- BioWare is considering reward fans with a special achievement across all three games.

- Each of Shepard's squad members will have their stories resolved.

- Loyalty now revolves more around races, rather than individuals.

- The conflict between the Geth and the Quarians will be resolved.

- There are new powers with up to six branches on the customisation tree.

- Cerberus is just an antagonist and not available as a faction to align with.

- ME3 will include mini-games although Hammerhead and Mako missions won't include exploration. Planet-scanning is unlikely to return.

- The choices made in the trail at the beginning of Mass Effect 3 will determine the tone of that playthrough.

- New character James Vega's voice actor is a closely-guarded secret.

- There will be more romance options in Mass Effect 3.

- Players will be able to change class when importing a character from Mass Effect 2.

- The Normandy will be the SR-2 and be styled and upgraded by the Alliance.

- The XP system is similar to Mass Effect, and missions won't have summaries like in Mass Effect 2.

- The trilogy will be given some level of closure with the end of Mass Effect 3.

- BioWare will not release a Mass Effect SDK after ME3.

- If alive in your game, the assassin Thane will return, as will Shepard's ME2 assistant Kelly Chambers, Legion, Miranda and others.

http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1025250/mass_effect_3_new_details_on_characters_classes_st ory_and_more.html

Heavincent

08-23-2011, 01:19 AM

- If alive in your game, the assassin Thane will return.

Yes!!!!

:djparty :party: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Mr. I'm So Rad

08-23-2011, 01:25 AM

All of this sounds awesome. Its seems that they are really listening to the gamers.

Hopefully more romance options means we can be a true pimp and have more than one honeydip :pimp:

Heavincent

08-23-2011, 01:33 AM

All of this sounds awesome. Its seems that they are really listening to the gamers.

Hopefully more romance options means we can be a true pimp and have more than one honeydip :pimp:

A threesome with Liara and Ashely, Miranda and Ashely, or Miranda and Liara?

Decisions, Decisions.

Rose

08-23-2011, 01:34 AM

Thane was my favorite. I replayed the whole game. And kept redoing the final mission till he was left alive.:lol

Mr. I'm So Rad

08-23-2011, 02:07 AM

A threesome with Liara and Ashely, Miranda and Ashely, or Miranda and Liara?

Decisions, Decisions.

Miranda and Kelly

I already have the whole scenario planned out lol

Heavincent

08-23-2011, 02:11 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67efxBqiTq0

"I was curious to see how far you'd go to find me. Well...here I am."

Such a great character.

Mr. I'm So Rad

08-23-2011, 02:14 AM

Kasumi is one of my favorite characters. I love her sarcastic, untimely comments. I like Zaeed too. Dude is like the drinking buddy who's always getting into shit lol

Heavincent

08-23-2011, 02:30 AM

Kasumi is one of my favorite characters. I love her sarcastic, untimely comments. I like Zaeed too. Dude is like the drinking buddy who's always getting into shit lol

I don't have any of the DLC unfortunately. Kasumi seems like an awesome character.

Mr. I'm So Rad

08-23-2011, 02:32 AM

I don't have any of the DLC unfortunately. Kasumi seems like an awesome character.

Yeah she is. The DLC was definitely worth it. Kasumi is not only a good character outside of battle, she is really good in battle as well.

Clippersfan86

08-23-2011, 01:07 PM

All of this sounds awesome. Its seems that they are really listening to the gamers.

Hopefully more romance options means we can be a true pimp and have more than one honeydip :pimp:

This is why I'm a diehard Bioware fan. They take fans seriously. Casey Hudson who is in charge of the Mass Effect project always listens to complains and tries to fit them into sequels with this series. I think Mass Effect 3 is going to be one of the greatest games of all time.

clipse026

08-23-2011, 08:39 PM

Awesome, Thane was my favorite male character in ME. :bowdown:

Brujesino

08-23-2011, 09:40 PM

I dont give a shit about thane, show me Tali's face!

LJJ

08-24-2011, 12:35 PM

Sounds good indeed.

I hope they hit a homerun with the mini-games this time, because those in the first games sucked.

gasolina

08-24-2011, 05:27 PM

I wish Bioware made this 4 characters instead of 3, and just amp up the difficulty.

Would make for more strategy in battles.

Mr. I'm So Rad

09-03-2011, 12:50 AM

New combat trailer

http://masseffect.bioware.com/me3/media/video/489/?sourceid=eag3088

The Macho Man

09-03-2011, 06:20 AM

Just finished the first 2 tonight:bowdown: :bowdown:

Wish I waited until like February to play them though, now I gotta wait 6+ months:(

Clippersfan86

09-03-2011, 12:45 PM

Just finished the first 2 tonight:bowdown: :bowdown:

Wish I waited until like February to play them though, now I gotta wait 6+ months:(

Awesome man! I count down the months big time for every Mass Effect game.

Clippersfan86

09-15-2011, 03:56 PM

"One quality benchmark people should look out for, when it comes to video games, is the amount of content packed in the game. The most obvious definition of content would be the scenery, locations, quests, weapon types, weapon customizations, armour, equipment, and other components.

However, players should not neglect one piece of content that greatly impacts their enjoyment of the game, even though they may not be aware of it, and that is the dialogue. Dialogue is a key component of a video games’ storyline. It pushes the story along. Obviously, the more the lines of dialogue are, the better.

Lines of dialogue do not necessarily have to be based on some actual exchanges or linear dialogue. They could also be alternate dialogues or alternate directions of the story. Any well-produced video game must have a long line of dialogue selections for whatever twist and turn the game story takes, and their differing missions or quest."

"It appears that the upcoming SciFi action adventure game, Mass Effect 3, has this covered. This installment of the Mass Effect series has 40,000 dialogue lines. That’s a lot of conversations which greatly outstrips most movies and TV shows’ lines of dialogue.

This is a very content-dense title. Just for the sake of comparison, the prior Mass Effect release – Mass Effect 2 – had only 25,000 lines and the original Mass Effect had only 20,000 lines. This number of dialogue lines implied the wide and deep selection of roleplaying that you can take with this title. The title launches in 2012 and is slated for North American release on March 6. Expect more news to come regarding this heavily anticipated title."

http://www.gamebandits.com/news/mass-effect-3-latest-installment-will-have-more-dialogue-15814/

:cheers:

Almost double the dialog of ME2 and exactly double of first game.

The Macho Man

09-16-2011, 02:03 AM

^ hopefully the extra dialogue is 15,000 ways to call Ashley a c*nt

Mr. I'm So Rad

09-16-2011, 02:38 PM

I think I'm gonna import my Renegade Soldier. Since I'm used to playing him. I hope they have the Revenant in the game. That's the best weapon :oldlol:

Kungfro

10-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Apparently ME3 is going to include some kind of multiplayer.

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/mass-effect-3-has-multiplayer-now-in-case-you-were-wondering/3728/

Qwyjibo

10-10-2011, 09:49 PM

Apparently ME3 is going to include some kind of multiplayer.

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/mass-effect-3-has-multiplayer-now-in-case-you-were-wondering/3728/
As long as this is more of a "throw in" feature, I'm ok with that. It's not like I'll ever use it. The primary focus should be on the single-player and storytelling.

The Macho Man

10-13-2011, 12:01 AM

http://masseffect.bioware.com/me3/game/multiplayer

Info on multiplayer, sounds pretty tight.

Kungfro

11-04-2011, 10:16 PM

I'm on /v/ right now, and apparently the Mass Effect 3 beta was accidentally leaked on 360 to Dashboard Beta participants.

edit: bit more info
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451016

Fiasco

11-05-2011, 05:56 AM

Helloooo Corridor Shooter 3.

Mr. I'm So Rad

11-05-2011, 01:04 PM

Looks good. Can't wait to import my renegade commando and bust ass.

Brujesino

11-05-2011, 02:57 PM

I'm on /v/ right now, and apparently the Mass Effect 3 beta was accidentally leaked on 360 to Dashboard Beta participants.

edit: bit more info
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451016
Looks ****ing insane.

Is that Wrex or Grunt?Im thinking Wrex because of the scars and i hope so because i prefer hm over grunt.

Kungfro

11-05-2011, 03:02 PM

Looks ****ing insane.

Is that Wrex or Grunt?Im thinking Wrex because of the scars and i hope so because i prefer hm over grunt.

It's Wrex, he's been confirmed as a party member for a while now.

I like how the skills are set up, seems like a mix of the first two games.

Brujesino

01-18-2012, 05:12 PM

http://www.neoseeker.com/news/18168-mass-effect-3-demo-set-for-valentines-day/

Demo coming out Feb 14

pauk

01-20-2012, 12:16 PM

Cant wait! i think i might import my ME2 infiltrator... :pimp:

but i heard we will not be able to scan planets for minerals and so on anymore? that kindof sux... i loved doing that!

nightprowler10

01-20-2012, 01:41 PM

Cant wait! i think i might import my ME2 infiltrator... :pimp:

but i heard we will not be able to scan planets for minerals and so on anymore? that kindof sux... i loved doing that!
I think they're making a little more action oriented so not as much exploring.

Personally I feel like I need to go back and really play the **** outta ME2. I only did the main storyline twice (no DLCs yet) and from experiencing ME1 I'm sure I missed out on quite a few missions since I hardly scanned any planets.

I might buy ME3 (I already pre-ordered it) and not touch it until much much later until I'm done with ME2.

Any thoughts on this strategy?

Mr. I'm So Rad

01-20-2012, 02:33 PM

I think they're making a little more action oriented so not as much exploring.

Personally I feel like I need to go back and really play the **** outta ME2. I only did the main storyline twice (no DLCs yet) and from experiencing ME1 I'm sure I missed out on quite a few missions since I hardly scanned any planets.

I might buy ME3 (I already pre-ordered it) and not touch it until much much later until I'm done with ME2.

Any thoughts on this strategy?

For getting the most out of the story and gameplay, this is the right thing to do. I went back and beat the game a few weeks ago so I could change the decisions I made on my previous playthrough.

Mr. I'm So Rad

01-20-2012, 02:35 PM

I'm just going to import my commando soldier. They said the revenant assault rifle is coming back. That's all I need :rockon:

I may import my adept as well. I haven't played it in a long time though.

Rose

01-20-2012, 03:38 PM

I think they're making a little more action oriented so not as much exploring.

Personally I feel like I need to go back and really play the **** outta ME2. I only did the main storyline twice (no DLCs yet) and from experiencing ME1 I'm sure I missed out on quite a few missions since I hardly scanned any planets.

I might buy ME3 (I already pre-ordered it) and not touch it until much much later until I'm done with ME2.

Any thoughts on this strategy?
I did this in December, replayed it with all the DLC included, tried to get everyone out alive and still can't ****ing do it.:mad:

It's really fun, I beat basically everything because I had more time to focus on every aspect of the game.

nightprowler10

01-20-2012, 06:39 PM

I did this in December, replayed it with all the DLC included, tried to get everyone out alive and still can't ****ing do it.:mad:

It's really fun, I beat basically everything because I had more time to focus on every aspect of the game.
You must not be using the right guy for the right job. I lost Jacob in my first playthrough because I sent him in instead of Talia for the first mission on the Collector ship. Either that or you didn't upgrade everything on the ship.

Rose

01-20-2012, 08:10 PM

You must not be using the right guy for the right job. I lost Jacob in my first playthrough because I sent him in instead of Talia for the first mission on the Collector ship. Either that or you didn't upgrade everything on the ship.
I upgraded everything because I'm an OCD MFer when it comes to gaming. I just ****ed up a loyalty mission for Jack so I lost her on the first play through, and lost Thane (my favorite other wise I wouldn't have gave a shit) because of the wrong job.

Second time, I lost Tali no idea why. She's supposed to be used for the first thing although Legion is better. But she dies every time.

Third time, I forgot who died.

Fourth time same as second.

pauk

01-21-2012, 02:12 AM

I upgraded everything because I'm an OCD MFer when it comes to gaming. I just ****ed up a loyalty mission for Jack so I lost her on the first play through, and lost Thane (my favorite other wise I wouldn't have gave a shit) because of the wrong job.

Second time, I lost Tali no idea why. She's supposed to be used for the first thing although Legion is better. But she dies every time.

Third time, I forgot who died.

Fourth time same as second.

1. Have everyone loyal to you

2. Before you go for the IFF mission, make sure you have all the upgrades for Normandy.....

3. After your crew is kidnapped, do NOT do anything, go immediately to the Omega 4 Relay or you will lose half of your crew. So, do the Legion loyalty quest immediately after you get him, that's why I recommend to do all the sidequests and upgrades before you get the IFF.

4. CORRECT CHOICES/DECISIONS ON THE LAST MISSION:

---second team leader (for both parts): Garrus or Miranda

---Technician: Tali or Legion

---Biotic specialist: Samara/Morinth or Jack.

---Escort for the Normandy crew: Mordin

suggestion: Do not take Grunt with you in the end, he is a great choice for the leftovers that are "holding the line"

took me 1000 years to figure out lol.... I guarantee you everybody will survive

Qwyjibo

01-21-2012, 03:11 AM

I played through both ME1 and ME2 for a second time in the past couple months and now have my save file ready. Pre-ordered the N7 verions of ME3 for PC. This game is going to shut down my life for a few weeks.

jaydacris

01-21-2012, 04:15 AM

game sounds better more and more i read about it
demo is feb 14.. but i think ill pass on it

rather get into the real game when it comes out

Fiasco

02-03-2012, 05:14 AM

Gears of War 3 in space.

eppelp

02-09-2012, 11:47 AM

Started ME:1 again today, so I will play through 1 and 2 as a build up to ME:3. Looking forward to playing the games again, especially the end of ME:1, it's just epic from Virmire to the end.

I'm curious how Bioware is going to explain the defeat of the Reapers, though. Afterall Souvereign was kicking everyones ass while fighting Shepard and trying to get control over the citadel all at the same time.:bowdown:

Qwyjibo

02-09-2012, 02:41 PM

I honestly can't wait to play this game. Gaming-wise, the first part of March will be entirely devoted to ME3. I can't remember the last time I was so interested in the characters and setting of a video game series. I honestly think the Mass Effect universe is right up there with some of the better sci-fi worlds that I've seen on TV and in movies.

Mr. I'm So Rad

02-10-2012, 01:02 AM

I had to preorder the Collector's Edition. There's so much extra content it's well worth the price. Put that shit on overnight delivery too :oldlol:

The Macho Man

02-10-2012, 03:05 AM

I had to preorder the Collector's Edition. There's so much extra content it's well worth the price. Put that shit on overnight delivery too :oldlol:

Shit, I'm gonna try and not quit my new job until I make enough money to buy a new TV just for this game.

Story Up

02-10-2012, 03:23 AM

Blah, not impressed with the gameplay in mass effect or skyrim, let the nerds waste all that time.

Copping max Payne 3 instead.

Mr. I'm So Rad

02-10-2012, 04:48 PM

Shit, I'm gonna try and not quit my new job until I make enough money to buy a new TV just for this game.

:oldlol: I already have my HD TV. Got it last year in anticipation. It's crazy what this game has done to a n!gga's mind.

Clippersfan86

02-10-2012, 04:52 PM

Gonna preorder it in a week. Pumped.

Rose

02-14-2012, 03:46 PM

Anyone downloaded the demo? I'm tempted to get it. But don't want ME3 ruined in anyway for me. I might get it just for the multiplayer. see if that's as cool as it's being made out to be.

Brujesino

02-14-2012, 09:31 PM

Anyone downloaded the demo? I'm tempted to get it. But don't want ME3 ruined in anyway for me. I might get it just for the multiplayer. see if that's as cool as it's being made out to be.
There is a minor spoiler mission in the demo.My advice is to download it and play it up until you get on the normandy to leave earth.

I havent played the multi yet.

I thought it was a good demo and gonna pre order later today or tomorrow.

Brujesino

02-14-2012, 09:41 PM

Damn i check amazon collectors edition is sold out!:banghead:

Rose

02-15-2012, 12:29 PM

There is a minor spoiler mission in the demo.My advice is to download it and play it up until you get on the normandy to leave earth.

I havent played the multi yet.

I thought it was a good demo and gonna pre order later today or tomorrow.
I might play single player today. I'm not sure.

If you like Gears, you'll like the multiplayer. It plays A LOT like Gears of War. The rolling, the cover system, the enemies kind of have the same motions.:lol

Overall the multiplayer is REALLY good. I like the power system a lot as well, and you can **** enemies up pretty easily with them.

Clippersfan86

02-16-2012, 06:07 AM

Beat demo. Easily best game play of this epic series yet. ME3 has much improved fluidity to combat. I prefer RPG to shooters but the controls just felt so natural (more so than ME or ME2) so the transition to a more action/shooter type game doesn't bother me.

I LOVE the new feature how you can select the style of play to accommodate the type of gamer you are. I chose RPG of course... but for those who like shooters you can make it to where you choose "action" and it shows everything in cut scenes and takes away dialog options.

For those like me who are RPG junkies you can select RPG mode and it will play like the first two ME games where you have complete control over dialog. Some things I noticed in the short demo.

So summed up.... graphics and fluidity of combat are MUCH improved. That's about all I could tell based on the short demo. It's by far going to be the best game of this console generation in my opinion and is absolutely going to be the best Mass Effect game yet.

It's a conclusion I've been waiting anxiously on for 5 years.

BTW guys Mass Effect movie coming late 2012- early 2013! It's going to be based on the first game. I'm so fu**ing pumped!

Clippersfan86

02-16-2012, 06:34 AM

Must see video of the cast talking about ME3.

Jennifer Hale (female Shepard): "You can't even conceive how big the war is in this game".

OMG I'm going nuts.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfvo5ueKJY8

Here's new fem shep trailer too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pShKKOV_gA

Fiasco

02-16-2012, 06:50 PM

Beat demo. Easily best game play of this epic series yet. ME3 has much improved fluidity to combat. I prefer RPG to shooters but the controls just felt so natural (more so than ME or ME2) so the transition to a more action/shooter type game doesn't bother me.

It's quite pathetic how Mass Effect has gone from deep RPG to corridor shooter with interactive dialogue in between action.

I LOVE the new feature how you can select the style of play to accommodate the type of gamer you are. I chose RPG of course... but for those who like shooters you can make it to where you choose "action" and it shows everything in cut scenes and takes away dialog options.

The fact that the option to play this game as COD exists shows just how much Bioware has sold out.

BTW guys Mass Effect movie coming late 2012- early 2013! It's going to be based on the first game. I'm so fu**ing pumped!

They're basing it on the Contact War from what I last read.

Rose

02-16-2012, 08:38 PM

It's quite pathetic how Mass Effect has gone from deep RPG to corridor shooter with interactive dialogue in between action.

The fact that the option to play this game as COD exists shows just how much Bioware has sold out.

They're basing it on the Contact War from what I last read.
I agree to an extent.

I wish it was more like the first one. The second was okay from a terms of combat type thing. Maybe a slight downgrade, but I enjoyed that one more.

I wish it was a little more open. Anyone beaten the multiplayer yet? I've gotten to the 10th wave once. And one of our 4 people went down and it was just terrible after that.

El Kabong

02-16-2012, 09:10 PM

Dumbing down usually happens with sequels, especially when EA are involved. They see people complain about RPG stuff, so they think "If we take that out and replace it with a more generic and easier to use system, then even more people will buy it".

Fiasco

02-16-2012, 09:56 PM

BEAST Griffin

02-16-2012, 11:40 PM

Gears of Mass Effect 3

Clippersfan86

02-17-2012, 01:41 AM

Bingo. Casey Hudson is a ****ing moron.

You can't blame them. Making it a shooter means you triple sales. Same reason they added multiplayer. I don't like it either but I do see why they do it. As long as quality of game stays high I can't complain.

Rose

02-17-2012, 02:01 AM

Beaten both maps thru extraction(technically wave 11). Pretty fun basically once you get whatever character decently leveled say around 7-8 and you have teamwork for the last 4ish waves you can beat it easily. Also use classes that compliment each other.

Fiasco

02-17-2012, 02:11 AM

You can't blame them. Making it a shooter means you triple sales. Same reason they added multiplayer. I don't like it either but I do see why they do it. As long as quality of game stays high I can't complain.

If I wanted to play COD I would have bought COD. Bioware sold the **** out.

The Macho Man

02-17-2012, 02:16 AM

Shit, I'm gonna try and not quit my new job until I make enough money to buy a new TV just for this game.

F*ck a tv, I ain't wakin' up in 5 hours

Clippersfan86

02-17-2012, 02:43 AM

If I wanted to play COD I would have bought COD. Bioware sold the **** out.

Bioware for life fool. Been a fanboy for 10 plus years. The fact that they still keep turning out extremely good products and listening to fans is enough to give them the benefit of the doubt. I don't think you can compare this to COD. Maybe Gears... But with how deep and involved story is it has no equal or similar game.

Even Dragon Age 2 which people griped about was a very solid game to me.

Fiasco

02-17-2012, 02:56 AM

Bioware for life fool. Been a fanboy for 10 plus years.

Being a good fan also means knowing when to call out developers for their bullshit.

The fact that they still keep turning out extremely good products and listening to fans is enough to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Listening to the money, more like it. If they gave a damn about fans, Mass Effect 2's main story wouldn't be 4 hours long.

I don't think you can compare this to COD. Maybe Gears... But with how deep and involved story is it has no equal or similar game.

It's a corridor shooter first, "RPG" second. Tell me what the "deep and involved" story was in Mass Effect 2-- I'll wait.

And Bioware's idea of "character customization" is a rip off of Splinter Cell Conviction. Oh cool, you can put a scope on your gun. Never seen that before!

Even Dragon Age 2 which people griped about was a very solid game to me.

Annnnnnd this is where I stop taking you seriously.

Clippersfan86

02-17-2012, 03:48 AM

Being a good fan also means knowing when to call out developers for their bullshit.

Listening to the money, more like it. If they gave a damn about fans, Mass Effect 2's main story wouldn't be 4 hours long.

It's a corridor shooter first, "RPG" second. Tell me what the "deep and involved" story was in Mass Effect 2-- I'll wait.

And Bioware's idea of "character customization" is a rip off of Splinter Cell Conviction. Oh cool, you can put a scope on your gun. Never seen that before!

Annnnnnd this is where I stop taking you seriously.

Tell me how Empire Strikes back was compared to New Hope and Return of the Jedi? The reason part 2 of trilogies never seem as deep is because they are a bridge in a story. ME2's plot was to learn more about the reapers and build up more squad members and army. Part 1 was the amazing intro to the ME universe.

Mass Effect 3 is the conclusion and the story will be much deeper, longer and more dramatic. They did quadruple the voice acting they did in the other games. I think you're going to miss out if you have a mentality that this series sold out.

I'm confident that Mass Effect 3 will be the best game of our generation. Mass Effect 1 was obviously deeper RPG wise but Mass Effect 2 was a more refined game. Mass Effect 3 Bioware poured their heart into the finale.

Qwyjibo

02-17-2012, 12:52 PM

I'm not playing this because I don't want any spoilers before I get the full game. But, isn't this just the demo?! Wouldn't it make sense that the demo would be more action oriented rather than the more RPG elements? I'm not sure how exciting a demo would be if it was just full of dialogue trees.

Clippersfan86

02-17-2012, 11:18 PM

Brujesino

02-28-2012, 03:38 AM

This thread is the oldest lets just use this one.

Dictator

02-28-2012, 01:36 PM

The demo is amazing. This game might rank up there with skyrim.... Glad I didn't buy the Darkness 2.....

Clippersfan86

02-28-2012, 08:29 PM

http://www.g4tv.com/videos/57518/mass-effect-3-x-play-palaven-exclusive/

New footage of game and a little info.

Mr. I'm So Rad

02-29-2012, 12:53 PM

My game should be here Saturday :rockon:

Clippersfan86

02-29-2012, 03:48 PM

My game should be here Saturday :rockon:

WTF.... How?

Mr. I'm So Rad

02-29-2012, 08:07 PM

WTF.... How?

Got that rare connect, bro

Clippersfan86

03-01-2012, 02:49 AM

Got that rare connect, bro

Lucky guy. I'm doing Monday night Midnight release party at Gamestop. They do pizza and drinks free. I'm off Monday and Tuesday so gonna work out great

Clippersfan86

03-01-2012, 04:34 AM

Bioware has betrayed us folks. I may get my money back and not buy. Apparently all 7 endings are shit. No such thing as happy ending... All bad and worse. Not gonna give spoilers, details but to put so much time into these games since 07 and have it end like shit.. Really sucks bad.

This was leaked by a script and people who have game. I understand war has no happy ending but does it have to be that depressing? It's ****ing Shepard we are talking about. Let me just say one thing. You better have both a Paragon and Renegade save file because Renegade for example will NOT have access to the Paragon endings.

If this is not a legit leak.... then forget this rant... but I'm truly worried about it after putting so much into this series.

One ray of light is that one of the first reviewers of the game said.....

"No loose ends or cliffhangers, this game is truly an appropriate end to the trilogy with a very touching and intense finale".

Joshumitsu

03-01-2012, 05:20 AM

I imagine they'll use DLC as a way to "further" an ending that'll satisfy fans.

Clippersfan86

03-01-2012, 05:25 AM

I imagine they'll use DLC as a way to "further" an ending that'll satisfy fans.

Which is unfair. Why charge when they could of simply written the fu**ing DLC in. All I know is on the Bioware forum... the thread of them ripping Bioware for this leak is now almost 210 pages. Bioware is going to lose thousands of fans if they don't address this immediately. Many people are canceling their orders.

Clippersfan86

03-01-2012, 05:51 AM

Fiasco I think you were right all along about Bioware selling out :( . Before sh*tty EA bought them... they would of never shafted fans like this and had such a bad plot/game in Dragon Age 2 (in eyes of most people although I liked it mostly). It's crazy how once a big company like EA gets a hold of a company.. how they stop listening to fans as much... and it becomes all about the money.

Casey promised a "happy" ending as recent as this week.. yet MULTIPLE people that have played the game said a happy ending doesn't exist and even "bittersweet" is too kind of a word for all the endings.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-01-2012, 09:10 PM

Well that kinda makes sense. I mean, how else could ME3 deliver an "ultimate ending" if Shepard doesn't die in the end? If he were still alive, it would leave room open for more speculation and desire for another sequel (which they aren't going to do).

Qwyjibo

03-01-2012, 10:42 PM

My body is ready for this game.

Story Up

03-02-2012, 12:57 AM

If GTA 5 comes out this year, this game literally has zero chance of winning goty.

Skywalker

03-02-2012, 01:02 AM

lol grown men crying that there isn't a "happy" ending? THE FCUK?????

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 01:54 AM

lol grown men crying that there isn't a "happy" ending? THE FCUK?????

If you knew the 7 endings like I do.. you'd understand bro. Nobody expects a happy fantasy ending... but give us SOMETHING.

Scoooter

03-02-2012, 04:56 AM

Tell me how Empire Strikes back was compared to New Hope and Return of the Jedi?
Easily the best one. I would neg you for this. :wtf:

I have no comment on the rest of this thread.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 05:51 AM

Easily the best one. I would neg you for this. :wtf:

I have no comment on the rest of this thread.

My point was... part 2 of trilogies are usually bridges. They aren't going to be the strongest in the way of plot. If you don't like that example look at LOTR where in Two Towers it was about getting reinforcements and preparing for final battle (just like Mass Effect 2). It was no doubt the least plot rich movie of the trilogy.

Heavincent

03-02-2012, 06:15 PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/launch-trailer-mass-effect/727512

:applause:

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 07:46 PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/launch-trailer-mass-effect/727512

:applause:

Watching now. I'm going to buy this game no matter what due to my attachment to the characters.. If the endings are as bad as they say though I will never buy another Bioware product.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 08:42 PM

God that trailer is epic...

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 09:11 PM

Wow... IGN has strong words about Mass Effect 3.

"Mass Effect 3 has its own minor problems -- occasional framerate chugs, some texture loading issues, and other minor technical hiccups -- but nothing that holds it back from greatness.

Mass Effect 3 marks the culmination of the most engrossing, engaging and entertaining story ever told in gaming's winding history. And I can't wait to deliver my final verdict on the game next week.

But perhaps more importantly, I can't wait for you to get your hands on it to see how much of an accomplishment the realization of the entirety of the trilogy truly is."

I'd have to agree. Mass Effect is the best gaming story I have ever been a part of.

Heavincent

03-02-2012, 09:45 PM

Watching now. I'm going to buy this game no matter what due to my attachment to the characters.. If the endings are as bad as they say though I will never buy another Bioware product.

They said they're tragic, not necessarily bad.

And the launch trailer is so much better than the stupid live action trailers.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 10:07 PM

They said they're tragic, not necessarily bad.

And the launch trailer is so much better than the stupid live action trailers.

Overwhelming feedback of the endings have been that it's ballsy and well done... but very sad and "bittersweet" is a generous term.

Heavincent

03-02-2012, 10:14 PM

Overwhelming feedback of the endings have been that it's ballsy and well done... but very sad and "bittersweet" is a generous term.

Good. That's exactly what I like.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 10:16 PM

Good. That's exactly what I like.

Do you know about the endings? Or are you one of those spoiler **** types?

Heavincent

03-02-2012, 10:20 PM

Do you know about the endings? Or are you one of those spoiler **** types?

No, I don't know anything about the endings. I'm been following the series since 07. You think I'm gonna spoil the ending for myself? **** no.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 10:22 PM

No, I don't know anything about the endings. I'm been following the series since 07. You think I'm gonna spoil the ending for myself? **** no.

:oldlol: ... I've been a religious follower of the series since 07 too... but I was on Bioware's forum and had to open the spoiler thread because it was a 300 page rant thread within 12 hours. Basically I knew something really bad was discovered.

Heavincent

03-02-2012, 10:24 PM

:oldlol: ... I've been a religious follower of the series since 07 too... but I was on Bioware's forum and had to open the spoiler thread because it was a 300 page rant thread within 12 hours. Basically I knew something really bad was discovered.

Never really liked gaming forums. Too much bitching.

Clippersfan86

03-02-2012, 10:30 PM

Never really liked gaming forums. Too much bitching.

I admit.. the fanboys on those types of forums are VERY critical of everything.

Rose

03-03-2012, 01:17 PM

I may get mine monday, because amazon shipped mine last night.:banana: :banana:

Black Joker

03-03-2012, 05:09 PM

I may get mine monday, because amazon shipped mine last night.:banana: :banana:
mine has not shipped yet :(

Clippersfan86

03-03-2012, 09:10 PM

I may get mine monday, because amazon shipped mine last night.:banana: :banana:

Sweet. I get mine Monday night a few minutes before midnight.

Rose

03-03-2012, 09:19 PM

mine has not shipped yet :(
I lucked out basically because since there's finally a shipping center in TN, I can occasionally get my pre-orders early. So far the main two exceptions were Gears 3 and Arkham City most likely because I got the collection edition of both. So, I think that the whole package being covered in DO NOT DROP OFF BEFORE this date. Kind of gave it away. But I guess with the ME3 one, it didn't matter.:applause:

Clippersfan86

03-04-2012, 01:45 PM

I lucked out basically because since there's finally a shipping center in TN, I can occasionally get my pre-orders early. So far the main two exceptions were Gears 3 and Arkham City most likely because I got the collection edition of both. So, I think that the whole package being covered in DO NOT DROP OFF BEFORE this date. Kind of gave it away. But I guess with the ME3 one, it didn't matter.:applause:

Can you give us first impressions tomorrow? I did that here with Skyrim and 2K12 since I got both at midnight day before launch. Like just tell us some things you like and don't like etc?

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-04-2012, 01:59 PM

I'm gonna pick up my other copy Tuesday morning. My car lights are dim so I don't wanna go get it at midnight :oldlol:

Rose

03-04-2012, 03:02 PM

Can you give us first impressions tomorrow? I did that here with Skyrim and 2K12 since I got both at midnight day before launch. Like just tell us some things you like and don't like etc?
Absolutely. I won't spoil anything I'll just be like Oh I like the new weapon thing where it displays your modifications to it. etc etc.

nightprowler10

03-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Trying to finish off all the DLCs before I get the game. Shadow broker was a bad ass.

Seriously, does anyone do DLCs better than ME? Serious question.

Rose

03-04-2012, 05:42 PM

Trying to finish off all the DLCs before I get the game. Shadow broker was a bad ass.

Seriously, does anyone do DLCs better than ME? Serious question.
Same.

I have two more loyalties missions to go plus getting Legion/his mission. Then shadow walker before beating the game. All in all maybe 3 hours left of game time. UPS at my house doesn't run till 3 so I got plenty of time.:pimp: :pimp:

nightprowler10

03-04-2012, 10:49 PM

Just finished playing all the DLCs. Quite the ending to arrival. Fighting alone takes combat to another level. I like it.

Now I can buy ME3 tomorrow night.

Rose

03-05-2012, 12:55 AM

All I have left is Arrival, because I don't feel like doing the shadow broker DLC, worse comes to worse on my paragon save I have it, and I could just as easily do it on the renegade DLC after I beat me 3.

So wrap up Arrival tomorrow morning, and for now 2k12.:rockon:

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-05-2012, 01:35 AM

Ready to bust reaper ass with my Renegade Commando tomorrow morning!!! :rockon:

shadow

03-05-2012, 02:06 AM

26 hours left before it goes live...i have mine preloaded (PC). Gonna spend a lot of time drinking coffee at work the next few weeks.:D

Clippersfan86

03-05-2012, 02:46 AM

I need to do a whole new renegade speed run. I found out ways to keep certain people alive in ME3 from spoiler threads... and some of the decisions are based on ME2. If anyone wants minor spoilers/more info on what I'm referring to PM me. For example.. if you want Geth+Quarian to make peace in ME3 to help you in war you're going to have made certain decisions in ME2. Not going to say anything else... but it will have an impact.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-05-2012, 11:23 AM

Clippersfan86

03-05-2012, 02:51 PM

I went back and did everything right on this renegade commando run through just to prepare for ME3. I made all of the paragon decisions in the interactive backstory so I could have more allies.

Hopefully Ashley isn't mad at me for cheating on her with Miranda. I had to. N!ggas be fiendin on that ship.

LOL. I'm tempted to do same but may hold out for Ashley. I heard that if you cheat on Ashley... she cheats on you in ME3 but I won't tell you with who unless you ask.

Rose

03-05-2012, 03:25 PM

UPS should be here anyyyy minute now.:banana:

Rose

03-05-2012, 03:55 PM

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ffuocbAS1qh38nxo1_500.jpg
I had too.:lol

Also there's an Alliance News Network twitter account I'm assuming Bioware is gonna update it periodically throughout the next couple days because they're doing so right now about every 2-20 minutes. It's pretty good actually, getting me pumped

https://twitter.com/#!/AllianceNewsNet

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-05-2012, 04:12 PM

LOL. I'm tempted to do same but may hold out for Ashley. I heard that if you cheat on Ashley... she cheats on you in ME3 but I won't tell you with who unless you ask.

WTF!! That bitch better not be steppin out on me. I'll kill her!!! :mad:

Story Up

03-05-2012, 04:18 PM

2nd review gave it 9/10. First one was a 9.3.

nightprowler10

03-05-2012, 04:32 PM

Also there's an Alliance News Network twitter account I'm assuming Bioware is gonna update it periodically throughout the next couple days because they're doing so right now about every 2-20 minutes. It's pretty good actually, getting me pumped

https://twitter.com/#!/AllianceNewsNet
Holy shit that's awesome.

nightprowler10

03-05-2012, 04:34 PM

Clippersfan86

03-05-2012, 06:17 PM

WTF!! That bitch better not be steppin out on me. I'll kill her!!! :mad:

Hahaha.... I think I just banged that chick Kelly the Helmsman so she may cheat on me. I invited her for dinner and screen went black for like 5 seconds :oldlol: . If she does cheat though I'll also slay her with my barehands :oldlol: . My file is almost ready. I just finished up like 4 or 5 loyalty missions. All I need is the few last collector related quests and like 2 more loyalty quests. I should be done in 2-3 hours.

Rose

03-05-2012, 08:07 PM

Disappointed. It got held today. Must have had the do not release before street date shit on it.:(

But there are people who have it though. I was browsing tumblr earlier and saw that. So you can find hands on reviews reallyyyy easily if you want.

Qwyjibo

03-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Damn. It looks like my Street Fighter x Tekken was shipped and should arrive tomorrow but not my Mass Effect 3. I guess that'll be a Wednesday delivery.

Brujesino

03-05-2012, 08:22 PM

Amazon shipped mine.

Qwyjibo

03-05-2012, 09:57 PM

So tempted to just download the Reloaded version in torrent land so I can play immediately. Must... hold out... and wait 2 days.

jaydacris

03-05-2012, 09:59 PM

3 more hours till unlock :o)

*Haha nevermind!

found a trick online, game is released in some countries (korea for example)
just used a proxy, and you can trick origin into unlocking the game

time toooo plaayyyy

jaydacris

03-06-2012, 12:50 AM

got diane allers on my ship

operation: 'tap that' commenced

talkingconch

03-06-2012, 04:51 AM

Are the user reviews on metacritic spam/fake? If they arent, dont think ive seen a Mass effect game get a 5-11 good-bad ratio to start...

and on IGN reader score is 6.1 compared to IGN's 9.5 score.

I guess ill wait til lots of individuals have their hands on the game for a authentic review

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 06:50 AM

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 06:53 AM

Just finished up ME2 file and started 3. Graphics look so much better.

rhythmic

03-06-2012, 09:24 AM

It's because of the endings. Tons of pissed off peoplw.

So people have finished the entire game in one day?

rhythmic

03-06-2012, 09:26 AM

Just finished up ME2 file and started 3. Graphics look so much better.

No they don't, they look the same.
They are using the same exact graphic engine as in other Mass Effect titles; how are they so much better?

I remember you claiming they were as good as Uncharted. :oldlol:
Not...even...close.

BankShot

03-06-2012, 10:27 AM

How does everybody feel about playing this game without having played ME or ME:2??

Rose

03-06-2012, 10:50 AM

How does everybody feel about playing this game without having played ME or ME:2??
Technically you can. Bioware said they made it to attract new people to the franchise, but also appease the fans from the first game.

BankShot

03-06-2012, 11:24 AM

Technically you can. Bioware said they made it to attract new people to the franchise, but also appease the fans from the first game.

Of course I technically can play the game....

I'm asking whether or not it is vital to know the back story and the mechanics of the first two, or at least ME2, before playing this game.

Will my experience suffer for not having a save file from the previous titles?

Rose

03-06-2012, 12:03 PM

Of course I technically can play the game....

I'm asking whether or not it is vital to know the back story and the mechanics of the first two, or at least ME2, before playing this game.

Will my experience suffer for not having a save file from the previous titles?
:rolleyes: :oldlol:

A quick read on Wiki will tell you everything you need to know. The mechanics really didn't change THAT much from the first two to this. In fact it's even easier.

You hold a button to switch between your only two guns (you also have a heavy weapon ie: rocket launcer, which is up on the d-pad) And before running into and out of cover to kill people was called a suicide run. Now you can do that easily. That's basically the only mechanical changes. Although the environments have changed. In the first game they were more wide open the second one was more of a corridor shooter type game. As for this one I'll tell you when I play the campaign in a few hours.

There's a demo on xbox live right now for the game you can try it, see if you like it and such. It should (idk for a fact I didn't play the single player because I wanted it to be a surprise, so I stuck with the multiplayer) give you a good backstory for the game. Either way at the very least it gives you the mechanics.

And suffer...Maybe. Personally I would say, yes. But I see why others don't care. This is because I like my decisions from the previous games impacting my play on this one. making it harder or easier to make alliances with races. Or making previous characters available, or even the opposite NOT available. The people who mainly play it as a soldier class(no powers just all the guns, basically making it a third person shooter as opposed to RPG) probably wouldn't care.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 04:24 PM

[QUOTE=rhythmic

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 04:26 PM

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 04:32 PM

Just had the most epic scene of any mass effect game. So cinematic! The part where you're in a vision in the forest... with the kid. Reminded me of the scene in Arkham Asylum where you have a vision as a kid.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 05:33 PM

Rose

03-06-2012, 05:38 PM

First time in series where I can say combat is incredibly fun. I'm a vanguard and due to spec I can spam Nova nonstop without a cooldown. I just obliterated like 200 husks in under a minute. Having a blast.

Another sick and underrated new thing is you can save with the touch of a button. Push select to autosave anytime. So convenient.
I came in here to say the first thing.

Vanguard is SOOOOO easy. Just biotic charge and then nova in groups. Oh man. I was getting slightly over run by husks on one of the first missions. charged into the middle of them ran around real quick in a circle to gather them up...and Nova'd got 7-8 right then and there.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 06:17 PM

I came in here to say the first thing.

Vanguard is SOOOOO easy. Just biotic charge and then nova in groups. Oh man. I was getting slightly over run by husks on one of the first missions. charged into the middle of them ran around real quick in a circle to gather them up...and Nova'd got 7-8 right then and there.

I picked Vanguard because of how damn fun it is... but I agree pretty damn easy to pwn. Like you said.. I learned to charge+Nova and everything dies quick. Though for whatever reason my aim with guns is off. The controls feel looser or something because I'm missing a lot more.

LJJ

03-06-2012, 06:33 PM

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 06:54 PM

My shep was a vanguard in ME and a sentinel in ME2. Can you change again if you import a save, or do you have to stick with what you had in ME2? I'm probably switching back to vanguard if it is possible.

I'm picking this game up tomorrow. Then from 19pm Wednesday until 11am Friday I have literally no obligations other than playing this game. :pimp:

Haha nice... I requested yesterday and today off (got it obviously) and don't work till 5 pm tomorrow. So basically 2 full days to play. Yes you can change classes in ME3 start and the cool thing is when you import you get a ton of points to start. My squad members started with 27... I started with 55! So I got to max out 2 things and get a couple to halfway right off the bat.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 06:55 PM

So I can get the full feeling of war and make the most of the final Mass Effect game... I'm not skipping any dialog and talking to everybody I can. It definitely makes the experience better. BTW the one liners in this game are funny as sh**. Definitely more humor in this game than the other two.

Yay! I just ran into my favorite team member ever.... Thane.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 07:03 PM

James Vega's character is so over the top :facepalm . He's the epitome of a douchebag marine type. Wish they would of added somebody more interesting.

Brujesino

03-06-2012, 07:10 PM

Just got home and saw that my brother already signed for it and was waiting on the table.Time to play:banana:
Edit-im a sucker and bought the day one DLC.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 07:13 PM

Just got home and saw that my brother already signed for it and was waiting on the table.Time to play:banana:
Edit-im a sucker and bought the day one DLC.

I did same. Not downloaded yet though... Only 15 percent. Background download seems to pause a lot if I'm playing the game. Figure the Prothean can wait a few missions till I get my bearings a bit.

Brujesino

03-06-2012, 07:21 PM

Mine is done now put my promotional code in too time to load my previous characters.

Edit-chose to make him a soldier as always.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 07:31 PM

Mine is done now put my promotional code in too time to load my previous characters.

Nice. I'm at 32 percent... I have a slower 1.5 MB download speed though.

LOGoods7

03-06-2012, 07:58 PM

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:03 PM

Gonna go home soon and start....

Can I upload my ME2 character as long as I beat the main story mode? I remember after I beat the game I started some side missions and was doing that lame one where you drive that lame ass vehicle and never got around to playing it again.

Yes but do all the loyalty missions too because Tali's, Legion's, Miranda's, Jacob's and a few others factor into MS3 pretty greatly.

LOGoods7

03-06-2012, 08:07 PM

Yes but do all the loyalty missions too because Tali's, Legion's, Miranda's, Jacob's and a few others factor into MS3 pretty greatly.

Yup, I did all that, saved before the suicide mission to make sure everybody survived too. Just didn't want to bother with the vehicle missions...which I think there are more of in ME3? :sleeping

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:10 PM

Yup, I did all that, saved before the suicide mission to make sure everybody survived too. Just didn't want to bother with the vehicle missions...which I think there are more of in ME3? :sleeping

Nice man. You're good. Transfer that sh** over. I highly recommend Vanguard as a starter class on a transfer. Not only fun as sh** but pretty easy. If you want it harder just bump up difficulty.

If you put a lot into Nova and Biotic Charge like me right away.... you'll be able to spam Nova without a cooldown. I Charge into a crowd... melee a little till cooldown is off, then spam Nova. It's a cool ass power.

I had 55 points to spend on talents due to transfer. If you start new game you only get 27. So basically you're a bit overpowered at first.

LOGoods7

03-06-2012, 08:18 PM

Nice man. You're good. Transfer that sh** over. I highly recommend Vanguard as a starter class on a transfer. Not only fun as sh** but pretty easy. If you want it harder just bump up difficulty.

If you put a lot into Nova and Biotic Charge like me right away.... you'll be able to spam Nova without a cooldown. I Charge into a crowd... melee a little till cooldown is off, then spam Nova. It's a cool ass power.

I had 55 points to spend on talents due to transfer. If you start new game you only get 27. So basically you're a bit overpowered at first.

I actually started a Vanguard for the first time in ME2 about 2 weeks ago, didn't get very far though cause I got too many other games to play..then I completely forgot that ME3 was coming out today until about 4 days ago. I'm gonna stick with my Adept from last game, it was always fun letting my squadmates do the damage up front with guns while I stood in the back firing off biotics and chipping away with my SMG.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:20 PM

I actually started a Vanguard for the first time in ME2 about 2 weeks ago, didn't get very far though cause I got too many other games to play..then I completely forgot that ME3 was coming out today until about 4 days ago. I'm gonna stick with my Adept from last game, it was always fun letting my squadmates do the damage up front with guns while I stood in the back firing off biotics and chipping away with my SMG.

Yea that's my second class I like but I'm telling you in ME3 with how fun and improved combat is.. you'll wanna be on the front lines sometimes. You can now roll out of the way, sprint faster and in general combat is more fluid.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:25 PM

BTW there is another really cool subtle thing I like. There is a new casual wear set you can change to in your cabin that makes Shepard look 2012 GQ. It's a nice Leather jacket+dark blue jeans. Check it out guys. What's even cooler is he wears it on citadel too instead of armor. So it's a bit more realistic feeling.

Rose

03-06-2012, 08:41 PM

The DLC is pretty interesting. The fighting in it to achieve the objective of the DLC is lame. But the conversations....the history and cutscenes....:bowdown: :bowdown:

Although EA totally just wanted 10 more bucks, because no matter what that SHOULD be in the game.

Also did one side mission, the dlc, and escaped the Sol system and did another planet....and still no more side missions. Kind of weird for a mass effect game. Usually doing that much would have given me at least 2-3 more.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:42 PM

The DLC is pretty interesting. The fighting in it to achieve the objective of the DLC is lame. But the conversations....the history and cutscenes....:bowdown: :bowdown:

Although EA totally just wanted 10 more bucks, because no matter what that SHOULD be in the game.

I'm about to get him right now. Just talking to everybody on Citadel first lol. Just took 45 mins doing that!

Rose

03-06-2012, 08:44 PM

I'm about to get him right now. Just talking to everybody on Citadel first lol. Just took 45 mins doing that!
It takes a lonnnng time. Oh and going to the first planet leads obviously to you know who... And the dialogue on the ship is great with him, pretty funny unlike ME2. And in missions he's hilarious too during just the walking around parts.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:46 PM

What planet/system is he in Rose? I downloaded and installed DLC but don't see him on map.

Rose

03-06-2012, 08:46 PM

What planet/system is he in Rose? I downloaded and installed DLC but don't see him on map.
Eden Prime, forgot the system.

And no joke you'll spend about 35 minutes just talking to him. Not including cut scenes leading up to meeting him.

Come to think of it I think you have to go help the Turians before you can get him. I think I had the same problem.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 08:54 PM

Eden Prime, forgot the system.

And no joke you'll spend about 35 minutes just talking to him. Not including cut scenes leading up to meeting him.

Come to think of it I think you have to go help the Turians before you can get him. I think I had the same problem.

I think I need to free the female Krogan first from that station (one in demo) before Prothean unlocks. Right now he's not showing up on map. I just promised Wrex Genophage cure at that conference on my ship... now going to free female Krogan.

Rose

03-06-2012, 08:58 PM

I think I need to free the female Krogan first from that station (one in demo) before Prothean unlocks. Right now he's not showing up on map. I just promised Wrex Genophage cure at that conference on my ship... now going to free female Krogan.
I haven't done the conference yet.:confusedshrug:

Pretty sure you gotta help dem Turians.

Heavincent

03-06-2012, 08:59 PM

Been playing with my vanguard from ME 1 and 2 :banana: (was actually a solider in ME 1). Having a blast. I really liked the Mars mission. About to go play again.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 09:02 PM

I haven't done the conference yet.:confusedshrug:

Pretty sure you gotta help dem Turians.

Did it show up on your map for you? Or do I need to manually find Eden Prime?

Rose

03-06-2012, 09:24 PM

Did it show up on your map for you? Or do I need to manually find Eden Prime?
I scrolled over the map looking to see what clusters had fallen to the reapers, and when I scrolled over it said "Eden Prime" zoomed in, found eden prime and was like AWW YEAHHHH

It's on the bottom part of the map kind of in the middle.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 09:47 PM

I scrolled over the map looking to see what clusters had fallen to the reapers, and when I scrolled over it said "Eden Prime" zoomed in, found eden prime and was like AWW YEAHHHH

It's on the bottom part of the map kind of in the middle.

I see. Now it says Prothean Artifact.

Clippersfan86

03-06-2012, 09:59 PM

Got a tip for you guys. Since they made navigation to find people MUCH harder on places such as Citadel... I have an easy way. Push down the shift sticks to open map... then use the triggers on controller to scroll the levels of map. That will list "Points of Interest". All of the people you could possibly need to talk to will be under the numbered location.

Rose

03-07-2012, 12:08 AM

Something that's annoyed me. I'm an Adbox user, so it's two discs. But dammit I've played the game like 6 hours, and already had to switch discs twice.:mad:

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 12:14 AM

Something that's annoyed me. I'm an Adbox user, so it's two discs. But dammit I've played the game like 6 hours, and already had to switch discs twice.:mad:

PS3 :pimp:

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 12:26 AM

Particle Rifle from Prothean DLC is NUTS. When you hold down trigger for 3 seconds it does like 10 times damage...

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-07-2012, 12:39 AM

Ahh dammit I reconciled with Ashley for cheating on her. (I felt bad for her since she got f*cked up) But now I'm talking to Miranda. She's been waiting for an answer from on where we stand for like a half hour now :banghead:

Who should I choose? Miri or Ash? Ash is wifey type but Miranda...cotdamn!!!

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-07-2012, 12:40 AM

Particle Rifle from Prothean DLC is NUTS. When you hold down trigger for 3 seconds it does like 10 times damage...

Where do you get it? I installed my DLC (I got the Collector's Edition) but it hasn't shown up in purchases or anything. If it's better than the Viper then I need.

Then all that's left is the Revenant :pimp:

Heavincent

03-07-2012, 01:05 AM

Uh oh, I've gotta choose between Miranda and Ash too.

http://vicorientation.ca/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/AndHereWeGo.gif

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-07-2012, 01:10 AM

F*ck I just don't want Miranda to hate me. I mean, it was just a one time thing. Plus Ash was being kind of a bitch in ME2.

Dammit it's only the first day and I'm already torn!!! :cry:

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 01:48 AM

Where do you get it? I installed my DLC (I got the Collector's Edition) but it hasn't shown up in purchases or anything. If it's better than the Viper then I need.

Then all that's left is the Revenant :pimp:

It should be unlocked and in your armory after you beat the DLC mission. You have to actually go get Prothean and do the quest. BTW it's an assault rifle not a sniper rifle.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 01:50 AM

Heavincent

03-07-2012, 01:58 AM

Do vanguards ever get access to assault rifles or sub-machine guns? I don't wanna use the crappy pistol anymore.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 02:00 AM

Another cool move I learned. Squad Cryo ammo.. so they freeze enemies a lot.. and Biotic Charge 1 shot, shatters them.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 02:02 AM

Do vanguards ever get access to assault rifles or sub-machine guns? I don't wanna use the crappy pistol anymore.

In this game you can use any weapons with any class as the main character. Watch your carry weight though! As Vanguard I'm only carrying 1 weapon so I get huge bonus to power cooldown. You should carry two weapons tops as a Vanguard. Do the Ashes DLC... get Particle Rifle. It automatically recharges and is powerful as fu**. I'd just keep that one weapon and max out your biotic powers. Super fun and deadly.

With 2 weapons I have a short cooldown on biotics... with 1 weapon (particle rifle) I can spam my biotics without cooldown which is more useful than an extra gun. Soldiers can carry 5 guns and not be weighed down. All depends on class. They didn't want Vanguard to be too overpowered because even with 1 gun I dominate everything.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 02:15 AM

Sitting here pondering... should I cure the Genophage or not...

Brujesino

03-07-2012, 02:44 AM

First thing i did when i got out of the citadel was get the prothean.Bastards trick ed me i thought "Oh i'll just go get this artifact first then ill help the turians".

Oh well, so much dialogue in this game feels like im watching a movie.Its awsome.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 04:38 AM

My first sniffling has begun. My two favorites from Mass Effect 2 just died within 2 hours. One by assassination, one by heroic sacrifice. Such an epic final sequence for both.

Clippersfan86

03-07-2012, 06:17 AM

I found something else... if you're wondering why you keep getting emails from crew wanting to talk but they don't say anything when you go to them... I figured it out. You need to go to your cabin and click the computer. It will automatically call up everybody who wants to see you 1 by 1.

I had the reporter and helmswoman already try to seduce me lol.

Rose

03-07-2012, 10:09 AM

Anyone played the multiplayer to see how much that effects your single player? I have reapers now basically everywhere but the citadel and one other cluster. :oldlol: I want to see if surviving extraction actually drives them away.

El Kabong

03-08-2012, 12:49 AM

Got it today, but haven't had a chance to play yet. I got the iPhone game last night, pretty good, only played for an hour or so. Controls can be tricky at times, but overall it's good for $7.

pauk

03-08-2012, 10:11 AM

Damn that reporter is hawt, i had to take her aboard the ship.... did anybody bang her yet?

rhythmic

03-08-2012, 10:48 AM

I like ME3 more then the previous two titles; and I thought ME2 was the best "RPG" (I know people don't like to call it that) I have ever played.

I think I am going to get ME and ME3 and start the journey from the beginning by the end of March. I love the cut-scenes, they are so epic in scale and really intriguing me. I watched my friend play it for a couple of hours.

LJJ

03-08-2012, 11:03 AM

Done dumped the ole faithful doc for the hot French doc. :pimp:

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-08-2012, 12:33 PM

Damn that reporter is hawt, i had to take her aboard the ship.... did anybody bang her yet?

No I'm saving myself for Ashley. I've already cheated on her. I don't wanna do it again.

If Ashley wasn't in the picture though...best believe I would be smashing that

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-08-2012, 12:34 PM

My first sniffling has begun. My two favorites from Mass Effect 2 just died within 2 hours. One by assassination, one by heroic sacrifice. Such an epic final sequence for both.

OMG when the first one died I shed a tear. Then when the next one died...I almost had to turn the game off.

We are talking about the same two people right? :lol

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-08-2012, 12:39 PM

Choose Ashley. I know this is spoilerish but let me say... the only love interests involved in the ending of game... are ones from first game. So romance Ashley, Liara or Kaiden if you want closure. I was faithful to Ashley and she's awesome this game. She's more mature, laid back and is really into Shepard.

BTW guys... if you play Vanguard like I recommended I just learned a new trick. When you see an enemy about to throw a grenade.. use Biotic Charge... it will knock grenade onto the floor and prevent him from throwing it.

Yeah I figured that. I'm over Miranda anyway. That was just a fling. I still have her back though.

I tried to make my build as close to a Commando Soldier as possible. Basically, I want to have as much health and survivability as possible. They toned down the Revenant a bit (I think they reduced the number of rounds in a clip from 80 to 60) but it's still really effective. Plus with the Improved Cryo Ammo it's really great.

The Viper is a little worse in this game. It's rate of fire has been slowed down quite a bit.

Oh yeah. Heavy Melee is straight cheese.

Clippersfan86

03-08-2012, 06:01 PM

OMG when the first one died I shed a tear. Then when the next one died...I almost had to turn the game off.

We are talking about the same two people right? :lol

White text below for the two who died..

Thane by assassination

Mordin by sacrifice

My two favorite characters in the series along with Wrex :( .

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-08-2012, 08:16 PM

Clippersfan86

03-08-2012, 09:46 PM

Yeah I was so sad when [SPOILER] Thane died in the hospital. Had me tearing up.

Also, is the Galaxy At War multiplayer thing necessary for the single player mission? I've collected a bunch of war assets but it still says "Readiness at 50%" when I view the War terminal.

Yup. Can only raise readiness with multiplayer! I just finished game 10 mins ago. So fu**ing sad right now. I picked the "destroy" option (red).

Clippersfan86

03-08-2012, 09:50 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGOVP_mNXAA

:(

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-09-2012, 12:33 AM

Yup. Can only raise readiness with multiplayer! I just finished game 10 mins ago. So fu**ing sad right now. I picked the "destroy" option (red).

I was reading about it online and some people have said that you can still raise the galactic readiness in single player mode but the advantage of doing it in multiplayer is that it saves you time from having to do it in single player.

I'm not through yet. I started over because I accidentally told Miranda that things were still going on between us but I want to stay with Ashley. Yes, I'm that petty. :oldlol:

Heavincent

03-09-2012, 12:55 AM

Ugh, I forgot that white text shows up in quotes on ISH. Just spoiled part of it for myself.

Clippersfan86

03-09-2012, 02:51 AM

Ugh, I forgot that white text shows up in quotes on ISH. Just spoiled part of it for myself.

Aww... sorry man. I tried to hide it!

Brujesino

03-09-2012, 04:33 AM

Sitting here pondering... should I cure the Genophage or not...
Got to that part earlier made up my mind instantly.Wrex is my homeboy.

glidedrxlr22

03-09-2012, 02:05 PM

So Bruje did you buy this or gamefly it? I'm gonna pick it up eventually.

Clippersfan86

03-09-2012, 02:43 PM

Got to that part earlier made up my mind instantly.Wrex is my homeboy.

So was Mordin for me but the decision became clear when Mordin told me he wanted it cured as his dying wishes+ Wrex and Krogan obviously needed it.

Heavincent

03-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Aww... sorry man. I tried to hide it!

Don't worry about it. My fault.

Anyway, the game starts off kind of iffy, but it gets really ****ing good at about the 5 hour mark. The best of the series in my opinion.

pauk

03-09-2012, 05:37 PM

No I'm saving myself for Ashley. I've already cheated on her. I don't wanna do it again.

If Ashley wasn't in the picture though...best believe I would be smashing that

BLASPHEMY!! I WILL BANG THE REPORTER(JESSICA CHOBOT) WITH THE FURY OF AN ANGRY GOD ASAP! :oldlol:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nkiB2JY1xuE/TyzqoCxfGSI/AAAAAAAAFUA/7AjXuZt5K7A/s1600/chobot-allers-diana-jessic-mass-effect.jpg
http://i2.listal.com/image/2354071/936full-jessica-chobot.jpg

Brujesino

03-09-2012, 05:39 PM

So Bruje did you buy this or gamefly it? I'm gonna pick it up eventually.
I bought it.Games with a history of being awsome i buy all the other ones i gamefly them.

Brujesino

03-09-2012, 05:40 PM

So was Mordin for me but the decision became clear when Mordin told me he wanted it cured as his dying wishes+ Wrex and Krogan obviously needed it.
Mordin died in part 2 for me(the only one that did).So i got some random scientist.

pauk

03-09-2012, 06:49 PM

I bought it.Games with a history of being awsome i buy all the other ones i gamefly them.

Absolutely, especially Mass Effect series...... the replayibility value is VAST!

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-09-2012, 07:06 PM

Wow they really nerfed the Viper in this game.

I f*ck with the Raptor now. It's like how the Viper was in ME2 just not as powerful. I find myself using my Heavy Pistol more now as well.

The combat is much more fluid though, especially being a soldier. I can maneuver around better and pick my enemies off one by one. I just wish we could add more than 2 mods to a weapon.

Qwyjibo

03-09-2012, 11:03 PM

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 05:32 AM

I love this game so much. It's really an incredible and detailed universe that you get to explore in these games. I honestly just spent about an hour going around the Normandy talking to everyone and looking at everything the first chance I got.

I'm really enjoying the "It's good to see you" moments with all your previous allies even going back to the first game.

Wait until the war is getting near the end and you're giving speeches and saying things like they are going to be your last words. Prepare to get a little wet under the eyes. Did you and Garrus have the talk yet? I won't give details go avoid spoiling but there are a couple really touching moments with Garrus.

Qwyjibo

03-10-2012, 01:01 PM

Wait until the war is getting near the end and you're giving speeches and saying things like they are going to be your last words. Prepare to get a little wet under the eyes. Did you and Garrus have the talk yet? I won't give details go avoid spoiling but there are a couple really touching moments with Garrus.
I'm still not far. I'm just doing Turian/Krogan stuff at the moment.

Things I like about the game:
- The setting, characters and dialogue. These are among the best I've seen in Sci-Fi for any medium, not just a game. The Normandy is so detailed and fun to explore. I loved how in Engineering I heard the "squeak" and saw my space hamster scurrying around until I caught him.

- At least for the ones I've met so far, I like how they've given some of the ME2 characters their moments. The evolution of one in particular on the ship with the students was nice to see. I also like that they aren't all options to be teammates. I prefer the smaller core cast.

- Variety of settings. The missions themselves are very linear for the most part but I like not having to go to "generic cave/compound" most of the time.

- The combat is much MUCH better than ME2. I'm playing it on the "Hardcore" difficulty and I love how I have to think a bit now. You have enemies that will try to flank you occasionally, you MUST keep an eye out for grenades and it's incredibly hard to get by just with weapons. You need to use your biotic and tech skills effectively.

Things that could be better:
- Obtaining side quests merely through eavesdropping on conversations? Meh. Seems kinda lazy and detached.

- There is a bit of a lack of urgency to the quest at the moment at least. Earth is getting hammered hard while I'm flying around systems scanning planets for war assets. I can't really see how this could have been done differently though. You can't put a time limit in an RPG. It does take away a bit of the immersion though.

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 02:06 PM

I'm still not far. I'm just doing Turian/Krogan stuff at the moment.

Things I like about the game:
- The setting, characters and dialogue. These are among the best I've seen in Sci-Fi for any medium, not just a game. The Normandy is so detailed and fun to explore. I loved how in Engineering I heard the "squeak" and saw my space hamster scurrying around until I caught him.

- At least for the ones I've met so far, I like how they've given some of the ME2 characters their moments. The evolution of one in particular on the ship with the students was nice to see. I also like that they aren't all options to be teammates. I prefer the smaller core cast.

- Variety of settings. The missions themselves are very linear for the most part but I like not having to go to "generic cave/compound" most of the time.

- The combat is much MUCH better than ME2. I'm playing it on the "Hardcore" difficulty and I love how I have to think a bit now. You have enemies that will try to flank you occasionally, you MUST keep an eye out for grenades and it's incredibly hard to get by just with weapons. You need to use your biotic and tech skills effectively.

Things that could be better:
- Obtaining side quests merely through eavesdropping on conversations? Meh. Seems kinda lazy and detached.

- There is a bit of a lack of urgency to the quest at the moment at least. Earth is getting hammered hard while I'm flying around systems scanning planets for war assets. I can't really see how this could have been done differently though. You can't put a time limit in an RPG. It does take away a bit of the immersion though.

Agree 100 percent and these are the same points reviewers have given. My favorite of the series for sure. I agree all the stupid fetch.. side quests just by walking by somebody are ANNOYING.

shadow

03-10-2012, 03:05 PM

Brujesino

03-10-2012, 07:24 PM

What squad are you guys going with most of the time?

I started with liara being in every mission and alternating between Garrus and ED.Sometimes i would use javik,i hate vega so i dont use him.

Since i just started the geth stuff im using EDI and Tali.I wanted to hear EDI response to the geth.

Qwyjibo

03-10-2012, 08:44 PM

Garrus and Liara. They're my favourite teammates character-wise and it's a good fit since I'm a vanguard.

In ME2 I always used Garrus and Tali. I like the original ME1 characters the most.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-10-2012, 09:33 PM

I'm a commando soldier, so weapons wise I can adapt to pretty much any enemy. As far as squadmates I use, of course it varies depending on the mission, but I find myself taking Garrus along quite a bit (which is ironic because I use to hardly every use him in ME2). I love his proximity mine ability and his overload is very useful since right now I have cryo ammo maxed out instead of disrupter. My second squadmate varies a lot. If I'm dealing with geth, I take either Tali (Energy Drain) or EDI (Overload). But for the run-of-the-mill missions I'll just take James. I hardly every use Liara.

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 09:48 PM

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 09:51 PM

Starting a Renegade Mass Effect 2 file to transfer. I made mistakes on other file that took away some of experience such as no Tali loyalty going into part 3. So much work!

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-10-2012, 09:53 PM

I didn't wanna do it, but I broke Miranda's hart. :( When I told her that things couldn't be the way they used to between us, she just turned around and :cry:

I felt bad but I had to do it. I'm deciding to get back with Ashley...for more reasons than one. :pimp:

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-10-2012, 10:02 PM

On this file I'm doing Liara plus Miranda. So when I transfer I can decide on who I want.

On my other file that I started I accidentally romanced Liara too :oldlol: Idk it just seems more fitting that I be a soldier and be involved with Ashley. When I import my Adept I may choose Liara instead.

It's funny how the whole reason I started over was because I wanted to romance a different chick.

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 10:05 PM

On my other file that I started I accidentally romanced Liara too :oldlol: Idk it just seems more fitting that I be a soldier and be involved with Ashley. When I import my Adept I may choose Liara instead.

It's funny how the whole reason I started over was because I wanted to romance a different chick.

Haha this time im going to bang Samantha Traynor the helmswoman too. Gonna be a renegade manwhore. Liara is my main bit#h though. I'm trying adept or Engineer. Though Vangaurd was fun as shit. The turrets are powerful as shit. Most likely gonna go engineer.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-10-2012, 10:07 PM

Brujesino

03-10-2012, 10:11 PM

Faced with a tough decision spoiler in white

Legion:"Does this unit have a soul?"
AHHHHH!!!! I want the geth to help me but to make them smarter and maybe kill off the quarians and my love Tali.Im hopeing the soul part makes them not want to kill the quarians.Im gonna go ahead and let them upload the code see how it goes.

edit-AHHH he just said he regrets the deaths of the creators and this stupid who wants to be a millionare music is pissing me off.

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 10:12 PM

I may do that too. Just try to smash every chick on the ship. If I weren't saving myself for Ashley I would definitely smash Diana.

Speaking of which, the stuff with Joker and EDI had me crying out of laughter. Joker is probably my favorite character now.

The dating questions/drama? Cracked me up too. In general 3 is the most humorous game in my opinion. So many great 1 liners. Unfortunately they toned down how dickish Renegade is. I miss being a bully lol.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-10-2012, 10:16 PM

Yeah the whole situation with those two in Purgatory had me :roll:

You're right though. ME3 DEFINITELY delivers in the humor department. I like how Bioware included some references from internet fandom as well. You know they're reading the forums.

And actually, I kind of like the less dickish Renegade, at least when it's toward the crewmates. I used to hate having a crewmate spill their feelings out to me and then I answer with a "Who cares?" or "F*ck off." type of response. :oldlol:

Clippersfan86

03-10-2012, 10:23 PM

Bucket_Nakedz

03-11-2012, 01:43 AM

i bought me3 on thursday, and didn't get to try until today. as soon as i was done on mars, i immediately stopped the game and bought mass effect on xbox live.

skipped the first one and started on me2 (favorite game on 360). even though i imported my me2 shepard, the story still felt incomplete during my first little sample on me3.

just started mass effect and boy does the combat suck (compared to the latter), but the story and characters are effin awesome as usual! just left the citadel to find and meet liara for the first time.

even though ive been hearing how bad me3 endings are, i think im going to just enjoy the journey from the beginning. mass effect is the king of sci-fi; fukk star wars!

shadow

03-11-2012, 05:07 AM

Haha this time im going to bang Samantha Traynor the helmswoman too. Gonna be a renegade manwhore. Liara is my main bit#h though. I'm trying adept or Engineer. Though Vangaurd was fun as shit. The turrets are powerful as shit. Most likely gonna go engineer.

Just FYI Traynor is a lesbian so you make sure you play as fem shepard if that is your goal for the game.

Clippersfan86

03-11-2012, 05:09 AM

Just FYI Traynor is a lesbian so you make sure you play as fem shepard if that is your goal for the game.

She tried to seduce my male so she's obviously bi.

Clippersfan86

03-11-2012, 05:10 AM

LJJ

03-11-2012, 07:33 AM

She tried to seduce my male so she's obviously bi.

No she's not. If you took that route you would probably hit a "don't swing that way" wall. There it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-8BiN7S2f4 (SPOILER)

Traynor looks pretty much exactly like my Shepard. To the point where it looks weird when they talk to each other.

shadow

03-11-2012, 12:06 PM

She tried to seduce my male so she's obviously bi.

I fell for that too :x
I just finished the damn game and boy am I pissed. They managed to equal a feat only previously accomplished by George Lucas. Take something epic and reduce it to trash. In Lucas' defense it took him 3 movies to do it. Bioware did it in 5 minutes.

Still one hell of a ride to get there though I wish they took a cue from ME2 and let you bring your entire party to the final mission. ME2's end game run was simply awesome...and the ending was better too.

Clippersfan86

03-11-2012, 01:01 PM

I fell for that too :x
I just finished the damn game and boy am I pissed. They managed to equal a feat only previously accomplished by George Lucas. Take something epic and reduce it to trash. In Lucas' defense it took him 3 movies to do it. Bioware did it in 5 minutes.

Still one hell of a ride to get there though I wish they took a cue from ME2 and let you bring your entire party to the final mission. ME2's end game run was simply awesome...and the ending was better too.

I agree... that the ending wasn't happy or amazing. It was logical though considering the circumstances man. I kind of like that Bioware wasn't afraid to go that route.

Clippersfan86

03-11-2012, 01:02 PM

No she's not. If you took that route you would probably hit a "don't swing that way" wall. There it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-8BiN7S2f4 (SPOILER)

Traynor looks pretty much exactly like my Shepard. To the point where it looks weird when they talk to each other.

Damn! How about Diana Allers? Only flirt?

rhythmic

03-11-2012, 06:23 PM

I agree... that the ending wasn't happy or amazing. It was logical though considering the circumstances man. I kind of like that Bioware wasn't afraid to go that route.

These type of games use DLC routinely; I would be shocked if a DLC isn't released down the line with a completely alternative ending (and where you decisions throughout the trilogy actually matter in the end).

Mass Effect 3 to me is by far the best game and I loved ME2.
I actually liked the ending, I always said:You learn more from movies with a bad ending, then from a good one. (same applies to video games since we get attached to the characters involved)

pauk

03-11-2012, 10:04 PM

Damn that reporter is pissin me of, i took her hot ass in the ship and now she just stands there doing nothing, no dialogue opens up, no matter how many missions i do i get back and then u see her just standing there like a mannequin teasing meeee..... aarrrggghhhh...

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/228/dat.jpg

Clippersfan86

03-12-2012, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=rhythmic

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-12-2012, 03:05 AM

So I guess there's no way to keep Miranda alive on Horizon...

Clippersfan86

03-12-2012, 03:12 AM

So I guess there's no way to keep Miranda alive on Horizon...

Not true. She survived my playthrough :cheers: . You need to warn her of Kai Lang. This isn't really a spoiler though because she can survive or die based on your decisions so I have no problem sharing it here without white text. After your first fight with Kai Lang.... warn Miranda about the assassin. Forgot if it's done by reading email... or in person or what. I do know that the time to warn here is right after your first fight with Kai Lang.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-12-2012, 03:19 AM

I did though. I warned her about him (she said she would be on her guard) and I gave her access to Alliance resources.

She still dies no matter what after she kills her father on Horizon. Maybe she just hates me :lol

LJJ

03-12-2012, 03:34 AM

I had her staying alive too, and I wasn't even hitting that. :pimp:

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-12-2012, 03:40 AM

EDIT: I think I figured it out. I think it's because I told her things were done between us (I went back to Ashley).

Damn. She died because I broke her hart.

Brujesino

03-12-2012, 03:46 AM

Miranda is alive in mine too.

Does galaxy readiness affect anything?

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-12-2012, 04:12 AM

Miranda is alive in mine too.

Does galaxy readiness affect anything?

Yeah it affects your allies' ability to fully utilize their strengths. For example, the default galaxy readiness is at 50%. So your total galaxy strength will be cut in half for the final battle.

Clippersfan86

03-12-2012, 05:40 AM

Yeah it affects your allies' ability to fully utilize their strengths. For example, the default galaxy readiness is at 50%. So your total galaxy strength will be cut in half for the final battle.

Nobody but myself died in Mass Effect 3. Oh and Tali whom committed suicide when I sided with geth (not kidding).

Clippersfan86

03-12-2012, 05:42 AM

Only thing readiness affects is the unlocking of the Green ending. Which is Merge. You nedd a 5000 score which can only be achieved with multi olayer or 100 perfect perfect file single player. Green ending is worst though in my opinion so don't worry about readiness score.

El Kabong

03-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Crappy, rushed ending. It didn't make much sense either, feels like they completely re-wrote/simplified the entire reason the for Reapers.

Mr. I'm So Rad

03-12-2012, 02:13 PM

Merge? You mean synthesis? I got that ending and I had an effective military strength of less than 10,000 and my galactic readiness was at 50% the entire time. I think you just need the bar to be full. That's what I've heard. Bioware has said that multiplayer (as far as single player is concerned) is for people who don't want to do a bunch of sidequests.

The ending I chose was "meh" I guess but it made sense. I mean there has to be some sense of finality. It IS the last game in the series. Shepard can't survive.