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Title: Mass Effect
Post by: walking_wounded` on November 27, 2007, 02:38:49 AM
My 360 has been broken for a few weeks and I just got it back so to celebrate I picked up Mass Effect. Holy crap best game I've played in a long time Bioware out did themselves. If you ever play Knights of the old Republic or Jade Empire pick up this game.....or if you just like good games with lesbian alien sex. Anyone else playing it?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Stirfry on November 27, 2007, 10:19:40 AM
 
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Sev on November 27, 2007, 11:44:10 AM
Wait, what? They're making this for PC too, right? Right?  :cry:
It's not impossible that it'll be released on PC later on, but it hasn't been announced. You could always wait, IN ETERNITY! Or get a 360. This game should be reason enough to buy one.

And I gotta agree with w_w, that this is maybe the best thing Bioware have ever done. Truthfully it has it's flaws, framerate drops, loading textures and somewhat bad menus. But none of that matters since the game is just (excuse my language) fucking awesome in every way!

There's always alien strippers and laza guns if the alien lesbo sex isn't enough for you.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: walking_wounded` on November 27, 2007, 08:18:29 PM
Pah lesbian alien sex is alway enough  :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Sev on November 28, 2007, 10:18:59 AM
I had da sex for the second time in the game yesterday. This game is just getting better and better. :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on November 28, 2007, 02:29:48 PM
It looks absolutely incredible. I just can't understand naysayers who criticise the game for framerates, menu design etc. The game tries to do something new and epic and for that alone I applaud the developers. Loved Baldur's Gate and loved KOTOR. This looks just too good to pass up.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on November 29, 2007, 05:35:38 AM
I'd get it if I had my 360!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Dj-B13 on November 29, 2007, 03:49:43 PM
another game I plan on getting in the near future.

Been really busy playting alot of titles on the 360 ATM  O0
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Sev on November 30, 2007, 06:55:13 AM
It looks absolutely incredible. I just can't understand naysayers who criticise the game for framerates, menu design etc.
I couldn't agree more. Truth is the framerate issues aren't that big when they'd do the most damage (action sequences). I've experienced more problems walking around the Normandy and stuff like that, where I actually couldn't care less about framerate. As for menus, they're not that tricky, just takes like 10 minutes to understand. Only thing I really am bugged about the possibility to view the journal from the Galaxy map. However, all those problems don't really matter to the gameplay, not in a critical way. Compare that to Assassins creed, where the faults (bad controls, boring fighting, repetitiveness, super crappy story and design) seriously devours the game.

Bottom line is that if the faults don't bother you, then they're not there. And that goes well for Mass Effect.

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on November 30, 2007, 06:25:36 PM
I loved Baldurs Gate and KOTOR... it made me buy an Xbox! WTH~ :angry:
...which is going to make me buy Call of Duty 4 for it... and Lost Odyssey... then Infinite Undiscovery. my future is only darkness.  :P

Story content is massive. I'm thinking ppl will get lost with all the info of this universe. But since this is 1 game of 3, better to lay the groundwork early as possible.
I'd like it more if the characters had melee weapons too. Next I'll ask for lightning from fingers and force choking, so I'll stop here. :wub:

In short, a great game to introduce me to the next-gen.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Masabi on December 02, 2007, 12:14:36 AM
I rentedt his game, and it's really really fun ^____^
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Maxis on December 02, 2007, 01:21:52 AM
hope EA will make this game a time exclusive :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Foxy Brown on January 23, 2008, 06:12:31 AM
[youtube=425,350]PKzF173GqTU[/youtube].
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Shin Asuka on January 23, 2008, 08:09:24 AM
I like the part, "Have you played the game?" Woman answers "No"  :lol:

I don't see anything wrong with an alien side boob and bare ass. I see worst stuff on television right now like plastic surgery and people being maimed on a daliy basis, but one side boob and everyone goes nuts :?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on January 23, 2008, 08:34:27 AM
Fox News are a bunch of retards. They say shit people WANT to hear not FACTS. The arguments pretty ended right there when the lady said "No" lol
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Fracture on January 23, 2008, 08:55:24 AM
GG, sensationalist media jackals.

If GTA has taught us anything about the game biz, it's that a spot on Fox News is worth a hundred commercials.  The thousands of people that rush out to buy the game expecting an interactive alien orgy are going to be disappointed when they learn the truth.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: JTRIX on January 23, 2008, 02:35:02 PM
That woman probably never had sex before and that she is busting her gigs about the fact that an animated alien can have sex and she can't!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Daisuki Daiiyo on January 23, 2008, 02:51:54 PM
lol, Oh Fox news, you slay me. XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 23, 2008, 03:22:40 PM
Jesus, talk about pure sensationalistic garbage. Thank God the Spike TV guy was the voice of reason, I think he carried himself across rather well. Shame the producers had to cut him short when they realised their pathetic news story was going to be seen as just that.

What a pathetic way to misrepresent something. As mentioned, it's 2 min scene with no explicit detail in a 30hr game, and for that it deserves an AO rating? I see more sexual content in television adverts than in Mass Effect, some alien boob is hardly going to affect it's target audience. In fact, I believe it was a lack of male-male relationships that caused a stir before release. Yes the argument kind of fell apart when that woman admitted she hadn't played the game, but for me, it was case closed at the end when the guy made the suggestion that 'parents should monitor and be engaged with what their kids are playing'. If there's a credible solution brought up and agreed upon, then what's the point of raising the argument? It's very simple for parents, if you don't want kids to play a particular game, then don't let them. They should realise that they have the power to dictate what their kid plays, when to play it and how long for. But unfortunately, consoles seem to be seen as some kind of babysitter substitute instead and it's reports like this that stirs controversy and gets ratings. This doesn't even warrant our attention anymore, and I laugh at reports like this. "Kids are seeing these women as objects of desire!". Yes, God help our kids if they get turned on by digital alien women.

EDIT

A lesson for the future. Do not piss off Xbox fanboys (http://news.filefront.com/gamers-strike-back-against-cooper-lawrence-on-amazon/) :lol:

Also, EA has written a really well composed letter of complaint to Fox News (http://kotaku.com/348187/ea-calls-fox-out-on-insulting-mass-effect-inaccuracies). Nice to see publishers sticking up for the community as well as themselves.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on January 25, 2008, 03:33:24 AM
EA is going to sue if Fox Crap arnt going to correct their mistakes!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: eglue on January 28, 2008, 07:59:37 AM
check this out http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24623 (http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24623) i guess the lady on fox finally saw someone play the game for awhile and realized she was wrong. funny how she stood so firmly on the news. anyway, the game is cool. schools gettin in the way of me playin it though....
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on January 28, 2008, 10:44:04 AM
Which makes me think of another game that has explicit adult content. Mario!~

Think about it.
Italian plumber going "Wahooo!" all the time hitting his head at brick roofs!  :banghead:
Making himself "bigger" with "mushrooms" :yep:
Taking out venus flytraps with his... ahem..."fire", then going straight down its pipe. :muffin:
And ending the round with what? Racing up a flag pole just to slide down it, and ending in fireworks! :-*
If that ain't bad for children, what is?! :lol:

Yes. This is a friggin joke. just like her.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Foxy Brown on January 28, 2008, 08:56:05 PM
(http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/439/zona2apm23bi2.jpg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 30, 2009, 09:12:30 PM
Major bump XD

Was pointed to this great video of Mass Effect 2 taken from Gamescom. Shows exactly what I needed to see, gameplay and a hint of the new story and characters including what looks like a whole new alien species. Other than a video review, this is all I want to see of ME2. The first one was completely new to me, I would like to feel the same way with the sequel. Looking good.

Mass Effect 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jc5ydSCrA#ws-normal)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on August 30, 2009, 11:30:12 PM
Fuck Yea Mass Effect bump!

I think the same section of the game from E3? It's looking awesome (no horrible texture pop in!) and for the combat it looks like they made the cover system less clunky and added some gore and heavy weapons. :twisted:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on August 31, 2009, 04:04:12 AM
You know I am down for no more horrible texture pop in. It was annoying.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 31, 2009, 11:28:34 AM
I'll tell you what should be fixed for ME2. The inventory system. The Normandy is a big ass ship, you mean to tell me I can't store any spare parts or weapons in there without having to sell them? And item drops are so plentiful in ME that it doesn't take long to max your inventory once again.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on August 31, 2009, 08:02:09 PM
They really fixed the conversation angles up nicely. :) And the teammate warnings are a nice touch.
Overall, looks great. Hope the end product is also so good.

One thing I kinda want is some "boss" fights. Maybe not GOW stone god epic fights. But where you need to think a tactic, then fight.
ME1 had some... but overall were kinda generic in this department, and never made you go "WTF!! who the hell makes a giant out of lasers!!"
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 01, 2009, 11:20:49 AM
i finally got mass effect to work on my pc. damn DRM copyrights or w/e. im currently in noveria right now lol. my two squad members are the ashley chick and the quarian chick. im trying to mack on them so i can see the so called alien scenes  :fap :fap :fap
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 01, 2009, 04:02:38 PM
Very favourable preview of Mass Effect 2 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/mass-effect-2-hands-on)

The preview is quick to point out that technically, it's a massive improvement over the first game. No texture pop-ins in site. More details in a seperate article here (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/mass-effect-2-hands-on). Overall it's very positive, the only complaint being in squad AI but that's being worked on from now until release.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 02, 2009, 08:21:30 AM
im wondering which answers i should choose when i talk to ashley? im trying to get her in my pants but ever since Liara got on, shes all bitchy and shit. should i always choose the bottom right to get her horniness up?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 02, 2009, 10:22:24 AM
I think the best way to do it (literally) is to basically agree with what she says, so be in support of her anomisity towards her parents and her xenophobic views on aliens. Though I still managed to do it just by complementing her whilst disagreeing with her views and try reasoning with her. Take into account that you won't actually get to do it until after a certain point near the end of the game.

I actually led both Ashley and Liara on which led to a rather awkward scene later. :nervous I wanted some Tali action. She's the hottest in the whole group.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 02, 2009, 11:21:11 AM
lol wtf u cant even see talis face  :lol: i heard shes coming back for the 2nd one maybe she'll finally unmask  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 02, 2009, 12:40:17 PM
Yeah man, it's the suit, the visor, the fact she could die if she ever got out of her suit due to atmospheric changes. It's hot :P

Good to hear she's coming back, if true. Like I said though, Quarian's can't survive outside of their suits over their immune systems being severly susceptible to disease after living on the Migrant Fleet for so long so the chances of her being unmasked are slim.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on September 02, 2009, 10:43:16 PM
I actually led both Ashley and Liara on which led to a rather awkward scene later. :nervous I wanted some Tali action. She's the hottest in the whole group.

I was the same way. Played both sides till they call you out on it. But Ashley is bland and kind of a bitch, not worth the effort IMO.

Tali on the other hand is very mysterious. She has the whole wanting something you know you can't get factor and I'm willing to bet she's hot under that mask. :hump:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 03, 2009, 12:28:56 AM
is this game short if you just do the main missions?

i did noveria and therum already, with feros left. but this opened up to viimire? i heard vimire is like the final main mission?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on September 03, 2009, 12:59:04 AM
is this game short if you just do the main missions?

i did noveria and therum already, with feros left. but this opened up to viimire? i heard vimire is like the final main mission?

Relatively. Doing all the side missions and exploring is what I found fun though.

I went with Liara my first time through, my current character is a complete asshole though, so he naturally gravitates towards Ashley.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 03, 2009, 01:02:41 AM
Tali on the other hand is very mysterious. She has the whole wanting something you know you can't get factor and I'm willing to bet she's hot under that mask. :hump:

(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/masseffect/images/thumb/8/8f/Tali.jpg/250px-Tali.jpg)

It's in the eyes :lol:

is this game short if you just do the main missions?

i did noveria and therum already, with feros left. but this opened up to viimire? i heard vimire is like the final main mission?

I would imagine it's pretty short if you just followed the story. As far as I remember, what happens on Feros is pretty crucial to the story and Virmire is opened up once all 3 planets have been visited. I think. Maybe you can proceed after all, but you'll want to know what happens on Feros to better understand the story. Virmire isn't quite the end, there's a fair amount still left to do. Maybe 10hrs worth, though don't hold me to that.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on September 03, 2009, 01:06:25 AM
Yep. Playing time will vary a lot based on the difficult and what style of character you play too. There are also numerous side-missions at each major planet, and it's not always clear which ones are optional (unless you're using a guide or something).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 03, 2009, 01:12:14 AM
yea its kinda weird for the some side missions, they told me to go to a system that hasnt even opened up yet or something. and also, one of the side mission told me to go to the strenuus system to look for this ship, but when i got there, i cant find any planets that i could land in or found any ship to board on. wtf
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on September 03, 2009, 01:13:46 AM
That is a little odd. I found most of them just by methodically visiting every system. Usually you'll get the mission when you enter the system - or you'll see something there that's unusually.

This method gets you millions of credits from surveying too.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 03, 2009, 01:16:10 AM
yea maybe because im playing the PC version. buggy  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 03, 2009, 01:17:55 AM
Be very thorough when it comes to finding ships in solar systems. They won't appear on the map and you have to use the cursor to locate the ship yourself hidden away somewhere. Check the asteroid belts, I remember that's where I found it. There's a few ships and asteroids to land on scattered throughout different systems if you're thorough, usually containing good loot and maybe even a little side mission to boost stats.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on September 06, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
Playing as a jerk renegade is what made mass effect really fun.  :)

Mass Effect: Commander Shepard Is Such A Jerk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy-eRfupYbA#normal)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on September 07, 2009, 01:30:58 AM
soo i just beat mass effect with the paragon personality. and somehow banged liara instead of ashley wtf.i shouldnt been nice to liara and ashley at the same time.


im gonna start playing again with a renegade bitch  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 07, 2009, 02:22:59 AM
Congrats Mugen! :D

Dammit I was so excited about getting my hands on ME2 soon but realised it's not out til next year :(
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 17, 2009, 01:48:08 AM
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EA has nailed down a January release date for Mass Effect 2 in North America and Europe, detailing the special armor and weapons available as preorder bonuses in the process.

The epic space RPG continues on January 26th in North America, with Europe joining the fray three days later on the 29th. Along with the release date announcement, EA has revealed preorder bonus equipment available via download code once the game hits store shelves.

Most retail outlets will receive codes for Inferno Armor (seen above), which increases your Commander Shepard's negotiation skills, run speed, and combat damage. Those opting to preorder from GameStop will receive the Terminus Assault Armor (seen below), which includes an armor suit that augments run speed, damage, shields, and adds an additional magazine of reserve ammo, and the M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon, which generates a localized gravity well, which sounds painful.

"Our fans are in for a genuine thrill in the New Year with Mass Effect 2 - the second installment in the trilogy will be of amazingly high quality," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. "BioWare's fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting this epic sequel, and we couldn't be more excited to reward them for pre-ordering by delivering some awesome bonus content!"

Source (http://kotaku.com/5383354/mass-effect-2-dated-for-january-preorder-bonuses-abound)

Awesome :w00t:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mucca on October 17, 2009, 02:06:55 AM
That does sound pretty awesome! Unfortunately, my 360 red ringed months ago and is out of warranty.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on November 05, 2009, 04:07:54 PM
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/ea-announces-mass-effect-2-collectors-edition/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/ea-announces-mass-effect-2-collectors-edition/)

Fuck yeah, try to milk us dry for some shitty extras, and "exclusive in game content". Bastards. :smhid
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on November 05, 2009, 09:00:03 PM
Yeh I've never been so fussed about "in-game" bonuses. I believe, certainly in RPG's, to start off weak and then build myself up as a badass. To start the game with powered up weapons and armor (however cool it may look) that gives a clear advantage from the get-go is just cheating and not worth the money for me.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on November 06, 2009, 12:57:41 PM
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/nine-straight-minutes-of-mass-effect-2-gameplay/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/nine-straight-minutes-of-mass-effect-2-gameplay/) oh baby :jerk:
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/the-collectors-and-the-enemies-of-mass-effect-2/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/the-collectors-and-the-enemies-of-mass-effect-2/) sweet deal
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/hands-on-mass-effect-2/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/hands-on-mass-effect-2/) YES

I can't wait, first ME is one of my favorite games, if I'm honest.

WEEKEND DEAL ON STEAM, GET IT CHEAP BEFORE ME2 DROPS (http://store.steampowered.com/app/17460/)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on November 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM
Man this game is going to be legendary, I already know who's gonna be in my party :grin: [bgcolor=#000000]Legion the break away Geth (synthetic partners are awesome, see HK-47 in KOTR) and the [bgcolor=#000000]Clint Eastwood inspired Salarian[/bgcolor] (http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2686/masseffectcovertwo.jpg).[/bgcolor] My most anticipated game right now.

Here's some new Gametrailers videos
[noembed]

-Scientist Mordin (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-scientist-mass-effect/58986)

-Vanguard Class Reveal (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-vanguard-mass-effect/58988)  :O

-The Illusive Man (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-illusive-mass-effect/58990)[/noembed]
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on November 28, 2009, 06:27:27 PM
New trailers have just been posted, showing off the new abilities of the Adept class (http://http://www.gametrailers.com/video/adept-combat-mass-effect/59489) (holy crap!! :o) and reintroducing everyone's favourite Quarian (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tali-trailer-mass-effect/59491)

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on November 30, 2009, 11:56:19 AM
Ooooh yea! My primary Shepard is an Adept. Good to see that Singularity still = God mode :)

Gameplay looks totally different. I used to always use the menu to select and aim the biotic powers. Wonder how it works now. :?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on December 03, 2009, 02:23:05 AM
Is Tali's new last name Normandy or do they mention the ship she belongs to in the same way Jean-Luc Picard would say USS Enterprise every time he introduced himself to a new race?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on December 03, 2009, 10:55:34 AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/mass-effect-2-system-requirements-revealed-restrictive-drm-remo/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/mass-effect-2-system-requirements-revealed-restrictive-drm-remo/)

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The retail version of Mass Effect 2 won't include the restrictive, pestering DRM featured in the franchise's first installment. Rather, the game will simply do a disc check upon boot-up

PC MINIMUM System Requirements

PC RECOMMENDED System Requirements

Looks about the same as the first game. Can't wait to play this bad boy :jerk:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 04, 2009, 04:45:36 AM
hmmmm I wonder just how much the saves from ME 1 come into play. I can definitely play on my PC now if It's worth it.


Is Tali's new last name Normandy or do they mention the ship she belongs to in the same way Jean-Luc Picard would say USS Enterprise every time he introduced himself to a new race?
Huh, It did sound like she said Normandy. I don't really know enough about the ME lore to know what it means. :?



Here's a really really awesome interview, lots of clarity on all the improvements.

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/mass_effect_2/preview-2130.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/mass_effect_2/preview-2130.html)

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-what we've done is we've moved things into interfaces and screens where you can realise the full potential of these things without them becoming cumbersome or it having too many items and all that kind of stuff.

-Generally the framerate is much faster, much smoother, and that contributes a lot to the feel of combat.

-For example, in the pistol category we have new subcategories like a hand cannon, which would be like a magnum or a desert eagle style big high calibre single shot, or you can also have a submachine gun, like an Uzi, with a high rate of fire but less accuracy.

-We made cover more of an active system where you hit A to engage it. Now you can slide in and out of cover without engaging cover, and it's smooth, but you also just tap A to put yourself into cover behind the object.

-that's one thing we've added to Mass Effect 2, is the ability to map powers to buttons on the controller so you can fire weapons and powers in real time.

-What we found, again in watching people play and analysing the game ourselves, was that the overheat idea is cool for the IP, and we wanted to keep that, but it also meant you end up playing with less consideration of where your bullets are going. That's a big part of combat, is considering each round of fire as a resource.

-So instead of having to drive around on a planet in the vehicle as a mission, where you're just really picking up rocks and having to jump out and do that kind of stuff, now it's part of a really cool planet exploration mini-game . . . . also when you are doing this mini-game you can find locations. We call them N7 missions. . . . every N7 mission has to provide you something amazing and different in terms of the gameplay or what you get to do, than you would be able to do anywhere else in the game.

Just a few tidbits. There are lots more in the interview.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 05, 2009, 02:22:41 AM
Is Tali's new last name Normandy or do they mention the ship she belongs to in the same way Jean-Luc Picard would say USS Enterprise every time he introduced himself to a new race?

I heard Normandy too. If I remember correctly, any Quarian name has their first name, family name and their 'surname' is the ship they were born on or the ship they chose after their Pilgrimage. Nothing quite like dedication by changing your name to the ship you live on.

Mass Effect comes shipped in 2 discs, both for PC and 360:

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BioWare has confirmed that Mass Effect 2 will ship on two game discs when it's released for PC and Xbox 360 early next year.

For PC gamers this simply means a two-disc install, but 360 owners will need to swap discs once during play.

"Even though there is a disc swap, it occurs at a carefully planned place in the game (that does not interfere with gameplay) and is done once," said community co-ordinator Chris Priestly on the game's forum (via Kotaku). "You do not swap back and forth. One swap and then done."

"Why two discs? Answer: Because you cannot fit this much awesome on one disc," he bragged.

I'm not even reading other gamer's comments on this, cause I know every 2 posts will be PS3 fanboys.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on December 05, 2009, 02:24:05 AM
Hopefully it'll come with an install option that will negate the need to swap. I'm getting it on Steam - so no discs at all for me. :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 05, 2009, 04:45:39 PM
Hopefully it'll come with an install option that will negate the need to swap. I'm getting it on Steam - so no discs at all for me. :)

From Bioware forums:

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Ok, so this is why I am not a programmer (or anyone who should be allowed around electronics for that matter). The information I gave back on page 3 was partially incorrect so I am clearing up my error.

You CAN install Mass Effect 2 to your Xbox 360 Hard Drive. Previously I said this was not possible, but you CAN install to your Xbox 360 hard drive as long as you have the available memory to do so.

Sorry for the misinformation earlier. You'll be pleased to know I was beaten soundly with a 360 controller by the QA team for giving the wrong information earlier.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 10, 2009, 10:00:26 PM
Some of the cast list for ME2 has been announced (http://kotaku.com/5423288/mass-effect-2-is-full-of-stars)

Martin Sheen in probably the biggest name in there, but on top of Seth Green and Keith David returning for their previous roles, you also have Adam Baldwin (Firefly), Tricia Helfer (:drool: Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on December 11, 2009, 01:30:21 AM
Woah, Keith David and Micheal Dorn?  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 11, 2009, 08:34:10 AM
All this time, 6 playthroughs of ME1, and I just realized Captain Anderson has the same voice actor as Goliath from Gargoyles :O F'in bad ass. Also, there's a video introducing the cast.


GameSpot Video: Mass Effect 2 Voice Cast Reveal Video (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/masseffect2workingtitle/video/6242706)

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on December 11, 2009, 09:48:41 PM
IGN Video: Mass Effect 2 Xbox 360 Behind the Scenes (Promo) - The Sentinel Class (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14235013/mass-effect-2/videos/)

Sentinel preview is up. Looks pretty fun.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on December 11, 2009, 10:57:02 PM
Exploding tech armor sounds fun. Now lets just hope that Keith David & Michael Dorn are in a scene together
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on December 11, 2009, 11:00:18 PM
Exploding tech armor sounds fun.

It was in Borderlands. XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on December 11, 2009, 11:05:44 PM
Exploding tech armor sounds fun.

It was in Borderlands. XD

Doesnt matter, it's still fun  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 13, 2009, 05:49:39 AM
Oh God, every class looks great. How can I choose. :bleed eyes:

New trailer.  :jerk:
Mass Effect 2 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fuiNpTHzY&fmt=22#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on December 13, 2009, 09:12:06 PM
I'm just going to go ahead and say this is going to be the best game of 2010. Just 6 weeks! :jerk:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 13, 2009, 11:01:34 PM
Having Martin Sheen in the game is just as awesome as expected by the sounds of it.

Just who is The Illusive Man anyway? Was he ever mentioned in ME1, or is it an all new character for this game?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 15, 2009, 05:31:40 AM
I've heard some people who read the books talking about him before. Wiki says:

[bgcolor=#000000]The Illusive Man is the elusive and secretive leader of Cerberus. His face is perfectly symmetrical and his nose perfectly proportioned, likely from cosmetic surgery. He has close-cropped silver-grey hair with "steely blue" eyes. The Illusive Man's real name and his life before Cerberus are both long forgotten. For years, the Illusive Man has been using Cerberus and his immense network of contacts to achieve his goal - making humanity ascendant above all other races. He is described as having the best and worst traits of humanity rolled into one man. He drinks, smokes, and womanizes but he is also a brilliant, charming man. [/bgcolor]

I'm just going to go ahead and say this is going to be the best game of 2010. Just 6 weeks! :jerk:

Any other year I would say the same thing but 2010 is just crazy loaded with games that could be my potential GOTY.

Mass Effect 2
God of War 3
Last Guardian
Super Mario Galaxy 2

All high chance of GOTY for me. Then there's also

Alan Wake
Star Craft 2
Diablo 3
Final Fantasy 13
Bioshock 2
Mafia 2
Yakuza 3
Red Dead Redemption
Heavy Rain
Castlevania LOS
Bayonetta
Dante's Inferno
Lost Planet 2
Gran Turismo 5
Splinter Cell Conviction

and a crap load of others.

That said Mass Effect 2 is still probably the game I'm most excited about. :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 22, 2009, 05:19:57 PM
Extended CG trailer (http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/m/masseffect2/)

Also, be warned. A list of achievements were revealed, none are listed as Secre's either so expect massive story spoilers before you read. Needless to say I'm avoiding it like the plague.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on December 22, 2009, 05:35:00 PM
I've not even played the first one yet..think I should go ahead and do it?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on December 22, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
Yeah, the first one is very much worth playing.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 24, 2009, 06:33:06 AM
I've not even played the first one yet..think I should go ahead and do it?
HECK YEA! PLAY IT!! :grin:

12 min walkthrough. Normandy looks awesome now! They took out the elevators though. :smhid
http://uk.gamespot.com/shows/today-on-the-spot/?event=mass_effect_220091221 (http://uk.gamespot.com/shows/today-on-the-spot/?event=mass_effect_220091221)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 24, 2009, 01:29:06 PM
^ Awesome! The Normandy looks so cool! :w00t: But yeh, I didn't mind the elevators either, it fleshed out the characters and the world a little bit more. Now the elevators in the Normandy, that was sort of annoying as you had no people to speak to. Good to hear the Galaxy Map music back in action too :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on January 24, 2010, 01:04:39 AM
Giant Bombcast: Mass Effect 2 Edition

Quote
We sit down with BioWare's Casey Hudson to discuss Mass Effect 2's sci-fi inspiration, DLC, sexy aliens, the BioWare doctors, and more.

http://www.giantbomb.com/podcast/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/podcast/)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 24, 2010, 01:52:41 AM
^ In case you're wondering there's only one what I would call, big spoiler in that podcast. While not revealing anything specific and it's really highlighted as an example of how your choices can affect the end game but:

[bgcolor=#000000]if you don't plan it right or approach the end game being as badass as you can be on this 'suicide mission' they've hyped ME2 up to be, then Shepard will die. And I don't mean 'Game Over' dead, I'm talking 'dead' dead :o[/bgcolor]

I'll read a few reviews, Eurogamer's and Giant Bomb's in particular and then that's it. I'm officially on a media blackout for that game, even though I said I would do it a few posts back XD

I think IGN is one of the first to review it where they gave it a [bgcolor=#000000]9.6[/bgcolor] :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on January 25, 2010, 10:16:52 PM
I really need to get off my lazy butt to see if it's out yet.

Wonder how the main character is going to be moved over to ME2. I'll be buying the 360 version just because of that.
Since I created a female Shepard, I hope they better have added extra lines for saying stuff like:
"Shepard and his rag-clad team better begin trusting each other, or it's the end of all cockroaches as we know it"
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on January 26, 2010, 09:54:21 PM
Most of what transfers over is the decisions you made during the story. Like whether the citadel council or Wrex live. Everything else like appearance, class and what not can be changed.

Ugh, this week I have to choose between Mass Effect 2 and food. Plus I heard the spoilers. :banghead:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on February 05, 2010, 09:23:27 AM
After clocking in at 40+ hours to do all the main sidequests (not going to hunt anomalies), I've watched the ending.
It was so much fun. Especially some of the character missions and the later story missions. Some of them really got my adenaline pumping~ :lol:
Overall, the game felt more polished in every aspect since ME1. I'm starting to miss some of the characters already... :cry:

My fave bit of the game (spoiler):
[bgcolor=#000000]Shepard: Why is there a piece of my armor in you?
Legion: There was a hole...[/bgcolor]
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 05, 2010, 10:32:16 AM
Legion was cool but I didn't get him till the end of the game. :smhid

I just started a second run. First time through I did Sentinel class and straight up Renegade. Tech Armor is really dope. Got to level 25. Got just about all the upgrades and equipment and did all the side quests. Just a hair over 30 hours.
Spoiler: [bgcolor=#000000]All my squad mates survived the last mission but Tali. Unfortunately the whole ship crew was wiped out. ;_;[/bgcolor]

Now I'm trying a play through on insanity and as a Vanguard, doing all the Paragon options. I've only done 3 missions and died about 30 times already. XD Vanguard is bad ass though. Shockwave, Charge + Shotguns = so satisfying.

I pretty much love all the changes they've done with the game. Only gripe might be I wish there were more side missions since there doesn't seem to be a whole lot. One more "hub" type world would be nice since none of them really match the Citadel from the first game. But they are also giving away a bunch of really good free DLC so it's hard to complain.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on February 07, 2010, 11:14:16 PM
I beat it after about 30 hours of playtime, did all the side missions (save for searching every single planet). End mission was really easy, if you listen to the obvious hints the game gives well before, and think about the choices. I really enjoyed it, and I'm hoping the third game keeps it up.

Though, I want more stuff to do. There just wasn't enough to see or explore in ME2. None of the locales were especially large, and there weren't very many places to begin. There's dozens of planets to scan, and you can land on a handful of them. Was sad. The upgrade system could also use a tweak or two.. Also: AMMO RAGE
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on February 08, 2010, 07:54:20 PM
Glad to hear you all liked, I will start my playthrough today!
So far I just played like 30 minutes tops at my cousin's house.

Of all the people I know (in person) I'm the only one who kept his own save. 'Cause my Xbox died before I could play Mass Effect, so I ended up playing on PC, and luckily now I can use my Sheppard. But more than the class itself, I'm hyped because of my choices.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Mugen on February 08, 2010, 11:19:47 PM
I love the thermal clip thing in ME2.

playing on PC on high settings and GOOD GOD! best graphics Ive ever seen.

transfered my saved files from ME1, and just continuing the storyline!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: ebc on February 08, 2010, 11:45:39 PM
I don't like it! so far the story isn't keeping me very interested and all I wanna do is hump Miranda but I checked that scene on youtube and it's not even that good!

-_- I'm not good at rpg and team style games where you have to use everyones abilities to beat the game. I just like running around freely shooting bad dudes in the head.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on February 09, 2010, 03:36:40 AM
I don't like it! so far the story isn't keeping me very interested and all I wanna do is hump Miranda but I checked that scene on youtube and it's not even that good!

-_- I'm not good at rpg and team style games where you have to use everyones abilities to beat the game. I just like running around freely shooting bad dudes in the head.

I have just played 5 hours and I have to agree with you.

I am mostly disappointed about this game. Much less abilities than you had in the first, combat while somewhat improved, feels like a bad third person shooter, the way of equipping your weapons is horrible.

The story this little to no effort to grab you on.

The thing that probably will make me play the game till the end is the space opera mood. In this aspect I have no complains, I simply love it.

It's sad because so many people are saying the game is awesome, while only a few are pointing whats "wrong" with the game.
Overall I don't feel it's bad by any means, just they made some changes that they shouldn't have.

In ME1 I played a Vanguard and it was the bomb, in this one I used my save and decided to keep my class, what a mistake. It feels horrible.

And as I've read in some review, you can't "choose" anything in what to upgrade, since you have less than half the options you have in ME1.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 09, 2010, 06:44:50 AM
I agree main story is weak and not much happens in the big picture with the reapers and what not. Seems like it's focused more each character this time rather than the overarching story.

There still aren't any memorable side missions or assignments either. Mostly just stuff like "buy groceries for the ships cook" or "find the datapad and bring it to so-and-so".

There are a ton of improvements and it's a great game but I admit there are some things that could have easily been better.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Shuji-kun on February 14, 2010, 11:08:05 PM
Just started playing #2
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Shuji-kun on February 18, 2010, 04:48:47 AM
Mass Effect 2 was great, just beat it. Story wise, best one yet. Gameplay wise, best one yet. Locale wise, best one yet. Content wise, not quite as good, as the levels were short and the locales weren't very large. Now replaying it on Insanity.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on March 19, 2010, 05:20:09 PM
Beat Mass Effect 2 earlier this week. Definitely an improvement. I liked it a lot better than Dragon Age - the characters seemed a lot less wooden and the action was a lot more interesting to me.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on March 19, 2010, 10:00:14 PM
Did you guys like the shooting mechanics ? I don't know, as Bioware said themselves, they sripped lots of RPG elements so the shooting obviously stands out, and it feels like some crappy 3rd person shooter. The "planets" or should I say, shooting stages are almost all alike and bland (by alike I don't mean the graphics, but the design of the stages).

I think I'll just finish this game in order to wait for Resonance of Fate which I have already ordered.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on March 19, 2010, 11:18:15 PM
The shooting worked well on the PC version at least. Maybe not quite as impressive as Uncharted, but you had a lot of options and it was pretty entertaining.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 03, 2010, 11:40:47 PM
Oh man I'm such a dork. I'm writing my final year dissertation and I find that when I read back over what I had written, I imagine the narrator you hear for the Primary entries in the Codex is reading it out loud. Actually think it helps me XD

ME2 is great so far, just found Grunt and people keep telling me to be wary about releasing him. Hell even EDI told me to beware the consequences, well fuck em! I'm the Commander of the ship baby! So I let him out, don't know how it's going to play out in the long run though. They certainly made it seem like he will have some impact in the future. Just following on from the side mission I found within the same system, where you find the crashed ship with the infected mechs, then you fly out to the abandoned station with the infected VI. It's all good, I like how they link up. Can't decide on party members though, they all seem pretty good, I seem to stick with Miranda and Dr.Mordin, going to give Grunt a go in the next mission and maybe use Jacob. I would call on Garrus but then there's no point having 2 soldiers with no tech/biotic powers.

Oh, and I will definately be tapping Kelly at the rate I'm going XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on April 11, 2010, 07:00:47 PM
I just beat the game and my impressions from it changed so much I ended up loving it like very few games. I even got the DLC (Stolen memories of Kasumi).
Well, I wrote a review of it with my feelings on the game, if anyone wants to check it out is on
my blog: http://finalfrenzy.hostse.com/?p=101 (http://finalfrenzy.hostse.com/?p=101) or on
Gamespot: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/masseffect2workingtitle/player_review.html?id=716596&tag=player-reviews%3Bcontinue%3B1 (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/masseffect2workingtitle/player_review.html?id=716596&tag=player-reviews%3Bcontinue%3B1)

As additional details, I'm a little sad I couldn't get Miranda to forgive me after siding with Jack after her loyalty mission, but at least I kept everyone alive at the end of the game.
Oh, and by some glitch or whatever I got to romance 2 girls in the game, Tali and Jack. One before the last mission and the other after ... weird huh ?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 11, 2010, 07:37:44 PM
I returned to my quarters after a long time, only to find that my space fish are dead :(

Um, Grunt's just been talking about how he finds some old Krogan propaganda showing a victorious Krogan standing over a dead, mutilated Turian funny. And you know, I really felt a lil uneasy about hearing him say that. Again, I remembered about the warnings of releasing him and I just wonder if he will turn psycho at some point and take out a few of my crew in the process. I've got my eye on him and the other on Miranda's ass :nervous
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on April 12, 2010, 12:21:39 AM
Wonder if you guys also changed all your squad members to their black costumes once getting them, I did~ :roll:

And taking like 15mins to decide which option to take for the Samara sidequest, while the tables were flying!:  :lol:
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7831/game00326.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7831/game00326.jpg)

Since my character was pro-paragon, I chose the 'good' option. but I was seriously tempted with this one.
She's such an interesting character too, considering she might've been so easily missed in the game.
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Morinth (http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Morinth)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on April 12, 2010, 06:32:24 PM
I changed all my characters colors to black! They look more bad asses like this  8)

I just played the DLC of Kasumi. It's not bad, but it sure is too short. At least she's a good character. She gets invisible and can sneak attack enemies giving them massive damage. But she's the less interesting of the characters by far.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 16, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
I finally got ME1, I have ME2, but will complete the 1st to carry over my stats!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 01, 2010, 03:20:43 PM
I left Kaiden and saved Ashley on Virmire.  Sorry buddy, 1 party member shorter, but I tapped it!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 01, 2010, 07:04:55 PM
^ I think everyone did that. But to be honest, I left Kaiden cause I didn't like him all that much. Spent all that time bitching and complaining and even when I try to remember his personality, I can't honestly say I remember him.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 02, 2010, 03:48:42 PM
I imported my character from ME1 to ME2, still getting used to all the tweaks in it.  It came with the Cerberus Network so I got Zaeed in the beginning.  The combat is alot tougher than in ME1, and I don't like not having barrier or shield power anymore as vanguard abilities.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on May 03, 2010, 05:41:16 PM
I didn't, I did Ashley to die. Since the beginning of the game I didn't like her. she was all racist about other species and all.
"You think you're better than everybody ? Well, not in my group. So you die Ashley, we won't miss you." - That's what my Shepard would probably say.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on May 04, 2010, 02:49:06 AM
I too had Ashley die because someone needed to secure the bomb.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on May 04, 2010, 03:51:29 AM
I left Ashley there too.
Maybe cos I was using a female character, keeping the soldier boy felt more helpful.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 04, 2010, 12:31:07 PM
Man, I just met Ashley again on ME2 and I totally forgot what a bitch she could be. Complained about me not contacting her after years, probably cause I was dead and all, and then had a go at me for apparently joining Cerberus. Bitch, you're the one that hates aliens, you're the one that should have been in this group! She even recognised that Garrus was in my group but still didn't catch on that we're not actually a part of Cerberus.

Whatever, I've got my eyes on Miranda's and Kelly's ass for now and I'm hoping for some sexy time with my true love from the series, Tali. XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 04, 2010, 03:57:08 PM
I'm down with hooking up with Kelly and Miranda.  I haven't met Ashley yet.  Maybe ask Mordin to make something to get Tali out of that full body condom she wears.  Those giant mechs kick my ass!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on May 04, 2010, 06:11:23 PM
I did romance Tali in ME2 and by some bug, after I beat the game I was able to romance Jack as well.
But Tali is way more fun, she all shy and stuff, she tells you she needs some antibiotics so she won't get a disease, but we still don't get to see her face.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 05, 2010, 03:17:37 PM
I got Grunt in my crew now.  Does Dr. Okeer always die? or could you get him instead of Grunt in your group.  I have to recruit the rest of my crew or just mine some more to get upgrades.  Mining is sooo boring.  Except probing Uranus.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on May 06, 2010, 06:42:36 PM
You always get Grunt.

Mining is the main reason why I haven't started a second play through to be honest.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 06, 2010, 08:46:41 PM
I took Kelly to Dinner in my cabin scored 5 Paragon & 5 Renegade pts.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 07, 2010, 03:27:02 PM
Mass Effect 2 Tribute Commander Shepard Is A Ladies Man-The Arka Teks Nightlife (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkXPq3oQwQ#)
Commander Sheppard is da man!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 10, 2010, 01:54:15 AM
Just added Kasumi Goto to my team.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 22, 2010, 11:29:33 AM
I'm late to the party, but due to talk in the IRC, I'm now playing Mass Effect 8D! After starting it up I realised that I have tried playing it before, but I guess I was distracted or something, because I couldn't get into the plot at all, and I found all the endless chattering extremely tedious. Not so this time around! I played it for 7 hours straight last night @_@; And most of that time was spent just noodling around the Citadel doing various assignments :lol:

People compared this to Dragon Age, and I can see why. They are both Bioware games and there's lots of talking and adventuring around. I have to say that I think I actually prefer Mass Effect! :O Very unexpected.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 22, 2010, 11:43:49 AM
Woop woop! Glad to hear you're enjoying it twissie! Are you acting out as the fair and just agent who wants to see justice served or are you the renegade who shoots first and asks questions later?

I'm still playing ME2 and actually just reached Ilium. What a planet! It's gorgeous to look at the 'cars' fly by. I've been taking the rest of my time doing side missions and the loyalty missions. Mordin's has been the best so far and I've also done Jacob's and Jack's. Tried the free side missions you get through DLC as well, including the Hammerhead tank. And it's a hell of a lot more maneuverable than the Mako!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 22, 2010, 12:27:35 PM
I started playing Mass Effect, too, because it was under 4 euros on Steam :lol:

My first attempt was horrid, ended up raging. I chose normal difficulty which has way too much shooting for a noob like me, and I didn't realize you could customize your character's look. I died during the 1st mission (at the end where you look for bombs etc) and came back to chat raging about how I'd been told that this game doesn't have that much shooting stuff and I'd been lied to :lol:

Then the next time I started all over again, this time with a customized character and casual difficulty. Suddenly the game was MUCH easier, MUCH more fun... And I think I will really enjoy it :D Want to do more random stuff on Citadel soon!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 22, 2010, 01:36:39 PM
I want to start playing ME over again, after you guys talking about it so much. I did complete paragon my way through both games, I guess I could try these as renegade.

My face when shirenu was raging about ME: :O

Overall I did enjoy Mass Effect 2 more. The side-missions were just a lot better all around, both random ones on planets and the character related.  Grunt's was pretty memorable.  Tali's was the best I reckon though, as a whole (and not just because of my bias for her <3)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 22, 2010, 02:13:09 PM
I remember the first time I tried playing ME I wanted to explore all possible conversation trees, which.. I guess, is why I ended up finding it so tedious. Now I'm just responding how I feel like at the moment, not really giving thought to whether it will result in renegade or paragon points...

I'm currently on my way to becoming a renegade. :lol: I guess it's in my nature somewhere XD

I'm also playing on casual difficulty, but mostly because I'm an absolute horrible shot on games that require me to shoot things @_@; I can always switch to normal if it becomes boring, but I don't think it will. The stories and the exploration (so far) largely makes up for combat being a tad easy ^^;
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 22, 2010, 02:18:01 PM
Just be careful twissie! The choices you make now affect your playthrough of ME2 should you continue with that character! Combat is not especially great in ME. Certainly not in comparison with the sequel.

Tali's was the best I reckon though, as a whole (and not just because of my bias for her <3)

Tali <3 I love me a woman with brains and can only survive by protecting herself with an enviromental suit.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on June 22, 2010, 04:12:47 PM
I wish my character wasn't so damn ugly with stupid clothes, that's my main complaint. I honestly just want to start over with the default guy he's annoying me so much,  :lol:

Like I have these 2 cool aliens with cool alien clothes and there's me standing there with my freaky ugly face and dumb grey jumpsuit, I really hate having to look at myself  XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: maliciel on June 22, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
Just went for Commando on my Infiltrator. Combat is a lot easier now, it seems like. Also helps that I finally got some decent tech skills.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 22, 2010, 05:08:37 PM
See that's the thing, creating your own Shepherd is great and all, but it looks nowhere near as good as the default Shepherd so that's why I kept him. Even the default female Shepherd doesn't look as detailed as the male.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 22, 2010, 05:21:57 PM
Just be careful twissie! The choices you make now affect your playthrough of ME2 should you continue with that character! Combat is not especially great in ME. Certainly not in comparison with the sequel.

Tali's was the best I reckon though, as a whole (and not just because of my bias for her <3)

Tali <3 I love me a woman with brains and can only survive by protecting herself with an enviromental suit.

I believe there are over 100 choices made by the player in ME1 that affect the story in ME2, if they take their save over. I didn't have my old save unfortuately (you just answer some Qs when starting ME2 then), so some things didn't turn out how I had them exactly.. :doh:

Combat Protip:

ME1: Hide when you want to, shoot the shit out of everything, let the CPU handle the abilities :pimp:
ME2: HIDE constantly, control all abilities yourself, primarily use the pistol, don't let enemies get near you, pray hard :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 22, 2010, 10:42:27 PM
You still have to control your own abilities right? I just discovered the abilities menu 8D ... I downloaded the game from Xbox Live Marketplace, so no instruction manual, lol... anway. I'm glad the gameplay pauses when you bring up the menus, but I still kind of forget about it/find it fiddly.

The Mako drives me absolutely insane :angry: Any tips on how to make combat in the Mako easier? Visiting small plantes trying to scavenge minerals and the like seems impossible, I just get blown up by stupid turrets  :bleed eyes:

I'm still really enjoying the game, but man.. Ashely is such a bitch  :bleed eyes:

.... ne?  :nervous
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 22, 2010, 10:51:21 PM
twiss :heart:

Yeah, you have to control your own abilities still, but honestly, I rarely used my own in the first game.

For the Mako: Try to blast turrets and enemies from long range. I did play on computer, not sure if that helped in that regard. I didn't bother with a lot of the minerals and other stuff :grin:


The Mako isn't even in ME2! :sweatdrop:
Ashley AND Kaidan are both useless! :yep:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 22, 2010, 11:15:05 PM
Depends on what type of class you are twissie. I'm a Vanguard but even though I wasn't a pure biotic, I still paused the game throughout combat and lined up some abilities to try and turn the tide if only ever so slightly. If you're really stuck with the abilities, you can just have someone like Liara in your team who will be the strongest biotic you will have and Tali who can handle the tech abilities and you can just let the AI do the rest while you concentrate on shooting.

Don't worry about controlling the Mako, you're certainly not the first one to hit problems with it. I know I did! I remember really struggling with Geth Armatures, like no matter how much I tried I would eventually die. That was until I realised that, the Mako has a cannon. And a hugely effective one too. I thought the machine guns were the only weapon on the Mako! You might know about it already in which case you learned about it quicker than I ever did. Like I said, the cannon is hugely powerful and you shoot it using the right bumper that's below the right trigger. The big advantage about it is that you can zoom in with it using the left trigger (I think) and pressing down on the right stick goes even further, so you can park the Mako up on a cliff or something and use the cannon to pick enemies off from a distance. Takes a couple of seconds between each shot to recharge. Also if you're fighting up close, use the boost jets a lot with the A button. Missiles or those blue energy balls Geth Armatures shoot at you are slow enough for you to hold down on that A button and dodge them no problem, and you can still pepper away at your enemies with the machine guns too. Any enemy with shields you should use the machine guns to lower them quickly, then once those are gone, use your big guns. Just keep at it, eventually you learn to accept the limitations and work with it til those pesky turrets are mere cannon fodder!  :wahaha:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 25, 2010, 11:00:28 PM
^
The above helped so much, omg. Now if only there were an easier way to navigate those pesky planets omg. I ended up doing all my Assignments one after the other, because I suddenly realised that I'd progressed the story so far that I wouldn't have a chance to do them later on :doh: I'm sure I missed out on a lot of side quests because of this. Oh well. XD I would never have had the patience to complete all those "COLLECT THIS AND THAT" quests anyway, so muh. Though I were pretty close to finishing some of them.   .... and I scanned 19 out of 21 keepers. WHERE WERE THE LAST TWO? FFFFF :lol:

One thing really bugged me about travelling the universe, though... not being able to look at your journal while in the Galaxy Map! :banghead: and the fact that doing all the assignments in one bulk got kind of tedious. All the planets ended up looking the same :/

Anyway, I completed the game! :yossi:

XD Which is further proof of how awesome it is. It usually takes me ages to complete a game, and end bosses are usually way too daunting for me to kill off T_T. It took me about 30 hours to complete this, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I did play on casual, which I thought would get rather boring... some fights were, but most were just fun. Fun is better than boring or overly challenging, so I stuck with that. Might try a normal playthrough some time in the future~

My character's personality ended up being a bit wishy-washy, but I ended up with plenty more renegade points than paragon ones :nervous

I romanced Liara, ditched Ashley, and left Kaidan heartbroken :twothumbs

I also got the "Rich" achievement, because I never found anything to spend my credits on :lol: I think I've got the Casual mode to blame/thank for that one.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: maliciel on June 25, 2010, 11:37:50 PM
Why you gotta hate on Kaidan, man.

The ability window is fuckawesome. If I'm ever in a pinch, there's nothing a Lift and Overload at the same time can't fix. :lol:

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 26, 2010, 02:17:52 AM
Congrats twissie!! :w00t: You gonna hang back a bit or are you going straight into Mass Effect 2?

Why you gotta hate on Kaidan, man.

I realised that I don't hate Kaidan. He's just the least interesting party member IMO. The character I dislike the most now is Ashley. *ME2 SPOILERS*

Oh I'm so sorry I couldn't get into contact with you over the past few years like you wanted Ash. Could have something to do with the fact that I was dead though!

Can anyone remind me of why Ashley was deemed racist though? From what I remember from ME1, she had daddy issues, sprouted a bit of poetry and was of the mind that in order to make a standing in the universe, then mankind should be able to do it without the support of the council races. Don't remember if she said anything derogatory of other races though.

And I just heard Mordin's singing. Excellent, love the awkward silence afterwards XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 26, 2010, 02:22:08 AM
Anyone get Overlord for ME2?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 26, 2010, 02:49:34 AM
Congrats twissie!! :w00t: You gonna hang back a bit or are you going straight into Mass Effect 2?

Can anyone remind me of why Ashley was deemed racist though? From what I remember from ME1, she had daddy issues, sprouted a bit of poetry and was of the mind that in order to make a standing in the universe, then mankind should be able to do it without the support of the council races. Don't remember if she said anything derogatory of other races though.

Don't have money to spend on gamez right now, but I doubt I'll do a second playthrough before starting ME2. We'll see.  :D

I personally found Ashley to be racist @_@ in addition to being bitchy about having aliens onboard, she also said something about that human political party which I can't remember the name of (I have a horrible memory when it comes to names and stuff  :nervous ) and how it "used to have ideals". Heh. And of course she killed Wrex, which was completely inexcusable as far as I was concerned, so I sent her off with that other team and did nothing to help her out 8] Muahahahha. Though pretty much all the humans on Normandy keep going on about how they're reluctant to work with aliens, so aaaugh  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 26, 2010, 03:02:16 AM
twissie, you might want to replay a certain major part of ME1 now.. :yep:

Hint: Shepard.

I just started ME1 again, made a Soldier. Been playing on normal difficulty, on cruise control ATM. After complaining about the changes in ME2, i actually miss/prefer them now.

Kaiden, Ashley still completed useless
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on June 26, 2010, 03:37:30 AM
^
I have no idea what you're talking about, or at least what part you're referring to. Lol XD Seriously, I'm so bad at actually following what goes on in extremely story driven games. Which I guess explains why most of the big epic games I have are left unfinished. I lose interest after a while, because I can't remember what's going on, or any of the character's motivations XD I get the main plotlines, but background info and additional fluff picked up along the way is looked at and forgotten. Glad I had the time to sit and pretty much play through all of this in one sitting xD Made it a lot easier to follow the story, yay.

Oh and this reminds me, I was meaning to ask, who do you prefer to have in your squad? I kept my squad extremely balanced and had Liara and Garrus join me in battle  :twothumbs  My character was a Vanguard.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on June 26, 2010, 06:53:54 AM
Oh and this reminds me, I was meaning to ask, who do you prefer to have in your squad?

Tali and Garrus usually - cute and cool respectively.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on June 26, 2010, 11:54:41 AM
I had Garrus in the group most of the time in ME1 and ME2.
Pretty hard to top a lizardman turian space-investigator with a DBZ scouter. :thumbsup

But by the end of ME2, I changed to Jack and Legion. They should just be labeled the Kick-Ass duo. :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on June 26, 2010, 12:09:10 PM
Oh and this reminds me, I was meaning to ask, who do you prefer to have in your squad? I kept my squad extremely balanced and had Liara and Garrus join me in battle  :twothumbs  My character was a Vanguard.

Wrex and Garrus is the way I roll. Monster squad 4 lyfe. :rockon: In ME2 its all about Mordin and Miranda (she isn't my favorite but her squad bonuses are too valuable)


Vanguard and Soldier are by far the best classes in ME1. Adept is the most fun though (Singularity = Good Times) -_^ In ME2 Sential is the best because of the Tech Armor and Infiltrator is also great. Of course Soldier is still powerful but still boring too.



twissie, you might want to replay a certain major part of ME1 now.. :yep:

Hint: Shepard.

(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9885/jwrex.jpg) (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/jwrex.jpg/)




By the way I did end up beating Mass Effect 2 on Insanity. Died like hundreds of times. Never again. :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 26, 2010, 01:03:29 PM
ME1: Tali/Wrex and always Garrus. Intergalatic Badassery.
ME2: Tali, and then whoever I needed for the missions. Free choice meant Mordin or Thane, usually. Mordin has some sweet power later on. Miranda was useful at times, though, even if Tali didn't like that :grin:

Tali <3
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 26, 2010, 01:27:08 PM
Oh and this reminds me, I was meaning to ask, who do you prefer to have in your squad?
I don't have Liara yet btw o-o Avoiding missions while doing random assignments <3

I use Wrex and Tali mostly, sometimes Garrus and Kaidan too since I like to mix it up. Never Ashley.

Twiss and pika having already finished the game makes me want to take it slower XD I don't want to finish it that fast! Then again I'm really taking my time at the assignments, sometimes figuring out kind of late what I came to do there in the first place lol
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on June 26, 2010, 02:10:28 PM
Speaking of Mordin and one reason why he always has a place on my team. He brings Animaniacs to Mass Effect. :thumbup

Mordin Sings Scientist Salarian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiU6kiq_Ms#)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: maliciel on June 26, 2010, 03:19:32 PM
I roll with Wrex and Kaidan because I have an Infiltrator.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 27, 2010, 04:10:23 AM
Playin' Overlord.  Using Legion and Kasumi in my team
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 27, 2010, 11:39:47 AM
I haven't even got all the characters yet, only started the mission to acquire Thane, but my current line up is Mordin (cause I want that achievement to incinerate so many people's armor, I thought my incinerate ammo was sufficient) and Jack (again, to do that achievement where you combine biotic powers on enemies). Though I keep rotating the party around to keep it fresh. Does anyone use Jacob? XD Seems like me and him are bros for life as he keeps giving me a hug and we have nothing else to talk about so I tend not to use him. I want to use Grunt and Garrus though. I think I should get Tali and Garrus onto the Citadel and reminisce.

Also I thought Liara's voice sounded familar so I looked it up, and sure enough I was right. The same voice actress does the voice for Lightning in FFXIII.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 27, 2010, 03:24:55 PM
After completing the game, I discovered you can call Miranda to your quarters for a make out session.  There's an intercom next to your pc in your office.  I usually have her sit on my lap on the couch or do some snuggling on the bed.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 28, 2010, 09:16:08 AM
Seems like F11 worked for screencaps ^___^

Here's my fierce Spectre Lucy Shepard:

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4518/fiercebeotchlucy.th.png) (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/fiercebeotchlucy.png/)

With her royal hooked nose!

I also finally got Liara :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 28, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
Review: Mass Effect 2 DLC: Overlord

Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCD2j4-XC7o#ws)

Quote
When your entire game builds to a final, bombastic mission as in Mass Effect 2, it's hard for any downloadable content set after that point to not feel like an afterthought, and that's certainly true of the "Overlord" DLC from a structural standpoint. But when even your afterthoughts pack more fun and emotional resonance into a couple of hours than many games manage in their entirety, who's complaining?
When Commander Shepard and his crew were first called in to investigate a powerful virtual intelligence that had gone rogue, I was worried that "Overlord" would suffer from the same tacked-on feeling as did its predecessor, "Kasumi's Stolen Memory." Maybe you didn't hear, but I recently saved the galaxy -- why am I suddenly thrust into the role of interstellar IT guy?

I needn't have worried. While "Overlord" has little bearing on the whole of ME2, it's far more self-contained than "Kasumi," with its own arc and own emotional wallop. It's a fitting end to a game head-and-shoulders-and-most-of-torso above others in its class in terms of storytelling.

Sadly, this is the last Mass Effect 2 DLC, but BIoWare has taken the opportunity to throw a little bit of everything in and see what sticks. Want full-bore action? You got it. Want to solve tile-shifting floor puzzles? No problem. Want to do some light vehicle-based platforming? Well, you probably didn't know you wanted to do that, but it's here nonetheless. You won't be bored, let's put it that way.

Overlord doesn't jam new characters into your game or add a load of new weapons, but it more than makes up for that with a haunting little story of family, betrayal and sacrifice. Note to other game developers: If you're able to pack that into two hours, you'll always have my seven bucks.

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/review-mass-effect-2-dlc-overlord/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/review-mass-effect-2-dlc-overlord/)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 29, 2010, 10:56:09 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH

KAIDAN **FLIRTED** WITH ME AND I FLIRTED BACK ;) ;) ;)

I'M GOING TO HAVE A SPACE ROMANCE :heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on June 29, 2010, 11:23:09 AM
Rah rah ah ah ah,
Roma roma ma
Gaga oh la la
Want your space romance?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 29, 2010, 01:43:22 PM
^ You get INFINITE bonus points for that :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 30, 2010, 08:22:31 PM
Mass Effect 2 is on sale on Steam today: http://store.steampowered.com/app/24980/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/24980/)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on June 30, 2010, 08:34:29 PM
but is still more expensive than the actual disc is on Amazon  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 30, 2010, 08:37:16 PM
It's a few bucks cheaper on Steam, than on the US Amazon. Do please look around before purchasing!

US Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-2-Pc/dp/B001VJ4DHK (http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-2-Pc/dp/B001VJ4DHK)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on June 30, 2010, 08:41:45 PM
They like to overcharge people outside the usa.

Steam: Accurate exchange rates?! NEVER HEARD OF THEM  8)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on June 30, 2010, 09:10:49 PM
$1 = €1 = £1 :yep:

At any rate, it will be cheaper on the US Amazon after the sale is up :rofl:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 01, 2010, 04:19:58 AM
OK I took some really crappy web cam shots of my dudes.  :P2

First is MacGyver Shepard
-level 30
-Sentinel
-Weapon of choice- Pistols/M-6 Carnifex Hand Cannon
-Does what he wants, gets the job done
-Tried to make him as rugged as possible
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5451/macgyver1.jpg) (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/macgyver1.jpg/)
(enjoying some downtime)
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1346/macgyver2.jpg) (http://img256.imageshack.us/i/macgyver2.jpg/)

Next up codename S.N.S.D. Shepard
-level 27
-Vanguard
-Weapon of choice- M-92 Mantis Sniper Rifle/M-22 Eviscerator Shotgun
-Fair, Just and Cute ^_^
-Beat the odds and conquered the game from scratch on insanity difficulty while saving everyone. Proving it's not impossible just really really REALLY tedious.
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8135/codesnsd.jpg) (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/codesnsd.jpg/)

Last is Empress Shepard
-level 2
-Infiltrator
-Just started
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4459/empress.jpg) (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/empress.jpg/)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on July 01, 2010, 06:12:16 AM
They like to overcharge people outside the usa.

Steam: Accurate exchange rates?! NEVER HEARD OF THEM  8)

Get a friend in the USA to gift it to you and pay them back via PayPal.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on July 03, 2010, 10:36:21 PM
Mass Effect Galaxy is on sale for $0.99 -> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mass-effect-galaxy/id320095701?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mass-effect-galaxy/id320095701?mt=8)

A ME game for the iPod, iPad, and iPod Touch :rofl:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on July 07, 2010, 01:35:42 AM
I played Overlord this weekend and I gotta say it is indeed a blast!
In every review they were saying the ending was this and that, and it sure is surprising!

Now I'm in the ME2 mood all over again, I'll probably play it again with a female Sheppard.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 07, 2010, 01:11:52 PM
Quote
BioWare has released a new downloadable content pack for role-playing shooter Mass Effect 2.

The Aegis Pack includes the M-29 Incisor sniper rifle, described as a burst-fire weapon that excels in destroying enemy shields, and the Kestrel armour set, which comes in five pieces.

Once downloaded, the pack will land in Shepard's armour locker, and will cost you 160 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360 and 160 BioWare Points on PC.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: maliciel on July 07, 2010, 05:31:47 PM
Broke down during the Steam sale and bought ME2. Been playing pretty much non-stop. The combat took a whole lot of getting used to, especially after it was so ez-mode in ME. I rolled a vanguard at first, but it was so bad that I decided to import my ME Shepard and continue with her as an Infiltrator. It's so much better playing with her again. I've become so attached.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 07, 2010, 11:04:06 PM
Oh ME2 just got all kinds of awesome!! :w00t:

*SPOILERS*

Just reached the abandoned Collector ship. Suitably creepy. And then the revelation! Collectors are Protheans :o Well, about 1/8th Prothean but still. And then the possibility they could be attacking Earth! The trap! Hearing the Illusive Man might have known it was a trap! Holy shit it gets more intense! :w00t: Had to quit there as I was heading out but can't wait to get back to where I left off.

And best of all, the option to upgrade your character is such a great move. As a Vanguard I always wondered what it would be like to play with the Sniper Rifle or Assault Rifle and now I had my chance. I chose Sniper Rifle training in the end as my Tempest SMG is pretty much like an AR anyway. And the shotgun doesn't mean much to me. Not if I have Grunt in the squad. Plus I like to snipe fools from a distance. :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 07, 2010, 11:47:50 PM
OH BABY THINGS BE GETTING HOT WITH MY BF KAIDAN!!!

So close to kissing :heart:
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/ohbaby.jpg)

BUT THEN
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/letsgetiton.jpg)

JOKER!!! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!

Not awkward at all...
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/notawkward.jpg)


*sigh* Space boyfriend... :heart:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 08, 2010, 12:45:54 AM
^ Dammit Joker! Captain Anderson can wait a few. He's a bro and will understand. :roll: :lol:

Man Tuffty don't remind me of the collectors ship. Fucking scions and annoying harbringers everywhere. Not to mention those big bastards with regenerating shields. Hardest part of the game right there. :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on July 08, 2010, 04:31:02 AM
Story battles like that one were so fun. That place got my heart racing, and just thinking of getting out of there ASAP. :panic:
Seeing those floating platforms for the 1st time was also refreshing. I hope they have a nice variety of moving environments in ME3, making you have to run around.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 09, 2010, 09:33:18 PM
I BEAT THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

My Lucy Shepard will always be head bitch in charge!!

IRRESISTIBLE
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/lucyshepard1.jpg)

(THEY HAD SEX!!! :heart: )

FIERRRRRCEEE

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/lucyshepard2.jpg)

 :D :D :D :D :D :D

I think I might try to play the game with a renegade male next XD

But Lucy will always be #1!!!
Kinda makes me wish that I had given her a nicer nose, but XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 09, 2010, 09:44:52 PM
Nice Shi! :w00t: I guess you left Ashley on Virmire then? XD You going to get ME2? I'm not sure what the romantic options there are for a female Shepherd (sexy time with Grunt? :bleed eyes:)

I accidently put the moves on Jack :o I just wanted to be there for her but not in that way! Good thing she needs to think about it. Time for me to head to the Migrant Fleet, see what happens with Tali and then hopefully get some sexy time :drool: Though I was putting the moves on Kelly as well! I need to settle down  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 09, 2010, 09:54:05 PM
Tuffty you slut. :lol: That's what replays are for!

Nice Shi! :w00t: I guess you left Ashley on Virmire then? XD
Hell yes I did, after what that bitch did to Wrex!!!!!!

You going to get ME2? I'm not sure what the romantic options there are for a female Shepherd (sexy time with Grunt? :bleed eyes:)
I can't continue Kaidan in that game??

I'll get ME2 when it's on discount again at Steam. And I need to get someone to gift it then because it's always more expensive in euros than in dollars D:

EDIT: Of course I mean to pay it back haha
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 09, 2010, 09:59:24 PM
I honestly don't know how it plays out for a female Shepherd but from my own experience, Ashley is not a member of the party. And she became a bitch. The same might be true for Kaiden.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on July 09, 2010, 10:21:26 PM
Shi you can start a new game using your female Shepard too and level it up some for playing in ME2 :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on July 10, 2010, 02:03:44 AM
(sexy time with Grunt? :bleed eyes:)

 :rofl:

Both Kaidan and Ashley both become NPC's (non-playable characters) in ME2 (obviously depending on who you left)

I accidently put the moves on Jack :o I just wanted to be there for her but not in that way! Good thing she needs to think about it. Time for me to head to the Migrant Fleet

The Migrant Fleet is one of my favorite loyalty missions  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on July 10, 2010, 02:09:47 AM
I'm not sure what the romantic options there are for a female Shepherd (sexy time with Grunt? :bleed eyes:)

Does this mean female Shepherds can't be bi in ME2? :/
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 10, 2010, 02:28:24 AM
^ I'm afraid I don't know  :nervous So far as I know, with a female Shepherd you could get it on with Liara in ME1, but not Ashley right? So far with my character I'd say Miranda, Jack, Tali and Kelly are the romantic options. And I don't see why they can't be options for a female Shepherd either unless their characters are written to be opposed against it. Haven't got the Asari Justicar yet, but as an Asari's sexuality is open for any gender of any race, then she may be an option for male and female Shepherd too. As for male interests, well there only is 1 human male in your party (does anyone else think Jacob looks a lot like Kanye West? XD) so he is surely an option.  Who knows if you can get it on with a turian, a salarian or a krogan? The turian must be hard considering their hard plated reptilian skin and with those teeth :o Thane could be possible, he's the one alien that closely matches a human. Any of the other 3 would just be really weird.  :nervous
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: twissie on July 10, 2010, 02:47:35 AM
I killed Ashley during ME1, so I don't know if you could romance her as a female Shepard xD ... and I didn't care. I went for Liara 8] (and yes, I played as a female Shepard)

I read somewhere that if you play as a male you can't romance Kaiden? Seems unfair to make the female character bi, but the male character straight! D:!!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 10, 2010, 02:59:03 AM
It's true, you definately cannot put the moves on Kaiden. It's weird, the female Shepherd can seemingly screw around with anyone on the crew but the male one can't. What if I wanted Wrex to hold me tight and never let go? Or stare longingly into Garrus's deep blue eyes?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on July 10, 2010, 03:02:19 AM
(does anyone else think Jacob looks a lot like Kanye West? XD)

I do!  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 10, 2010, 07:10:48 AM
Does this mean female Shepherds can't be bi in ME2? :/

They can! There are a few options I know of actually. My second time through I romanced Kelly Chambers. She will cuddle with you <3 Or you can ask her to do a freaky dance when you want. ^_- I also romanced Samara. She will say how much she is fascinated and has feelings for you and, well, I won't spoil it. :lol:

The straight options are:

Miranda
Tali
Jack

Jacob
Garrus
Thane
Still trying to convince Mordin. He would only go as far as saying it wasn't possible because I would die but if he were going to try it with a human it would be me. IDK Might be worth dying for. ;_;

ME2 = third person dating sim.  XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on July 24, 2010, 01:25:18 PM
EA currently has a sale running, through July 24th. Mass Effect 1 is $5, Mass Effect 2 is $24, and Mass Effect 2: Digital Deluxe Edition is $36

Source: http://eastore.ea.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.summer_promo_wknd_jly23rd/ThemeID.718200 (http://eastore.ea.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.summer_promo_wknd_jly23rd/ThemeID.718200)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 30, 2010, 02:13:41 PM
Wow, this is the best cosplay I think I've ever seen :o

San Diego Comic-Con 2010 Masquerade #7 Mass Effect 2: The Suicide Mission (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATj3tIqSj5g#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 30, 2010, 02:34:32 PM
Wow, that's actually kinda bizarre watching that. Seeing Shepard move in real life with the exact animations from the game is amazing but might give me nightmares at night. >_>

And hearing heart of courage from the trailer playing in the background makes me pee my pants a little (in a epic way).
Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRLdhFVzqt4#)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on July 31, 2010, 01:28:25 AM
Playing through ME1 as Renegade Tiffany Shepherd.  Yeah, she's a bitch!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 31, 2010, 11:20:24 AM
Mang I'm playing ME now with a renegade male Tyrion Shepard, and I find it goes so much against my nature - tho... my version of "renegade" is like a puppy version of it because it makes me nervous to be rude T_T HAHHAHA. I'm even wooing Ashley which I was feeling ok about at first, but then I had that racist convo with her and what I wanted was to tell her to SHUT UP but I had to end the convo gracefully to be able to complete the romance storyline in the future *wah*

It's weird how different some bits are though D: Meeting Liara in my 1st game, she was talking about how she was hallucinating and shit like that, but this time there was none of that. I wonder what affected that the most: that my Shepard is now male, or that he's a renegade, or that I did Liara's mission 1st this time (last time it was after Feros and the one starting with N). ~MYSTERIOUS~

But I mostly want to get this renegade thing over and done with so I can start again with a female Shepard and woo Kaidan all over again because I love him T_T soz

Also I'm baffled that my game feels more difficult now than before. Almost at every fight one of my team mates dies, which never happened in my 1st playthrough. I need to check if the difficulty setting is still at easiest D: Or maybe last time when I did Liara mission I already had better equipment because I did the two others first, idk idk.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on July 31, 2010, 11:30:17 AM
Remember you can use your old playthrough charas when you start the game again shi! epic davina nose girl can start with higher stats next time 8D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 31, 2010, 12:32:57 PM
^ I can see the point in taking my old char to ME2, but I don't think I would see the point in playing the same story all over again with the same character lol
(Tho who am I kidding, I like Lucy the most so I'll probably end up re-playing with her)
(And lol about the Davina comparison :D )

Oh btw, this time I was able to scan all the keepers :lol: During my first play I missed like 3 or 4.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 31, 2010, 01:16:52 PM
Awwwwwwww yeh. Me and Tali gonna get it on. Take as long as you need baby girl I'll be ready  :hump:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on August 01, 2010, 03:27:11 PM
Remember you can use your old playthrough charas when you start the game again shi! epic davina nose girl can start with higher stats next time 8D

I didn't know that.  I started a new career, so I could play as a renegade.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on August 01, 2010, 04:32:30 PM
I didn't make it to paragon last time so i'm doing that over, lol

The only thing you can't change when you do that is difficulty level (I think) I might make a female shepard for a higher difficulty level and do a space romance with kaiden  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 17, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
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BioWare boss Ray Muzyka has confirmed Mass Effect 2 for PS3.

The game will be available in January 2011.

That's it.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-17-mass-effect-2-confirmed-for-ps3 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-17-mass-effect-2-confirmed-for-ps3)

Congrats PS3 owners who are gonna get an awesome game :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shadowstar on August 19, 2010, 06:56:56 PM
My boyfriends loves Miranda ass so much it's starting to piss me off XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 19, 2010, 07:35:34 PM
Wait til he sees Samara's clevage XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on August 19, 2010, 08:08:51 PM
Oh yeah thanks for bumping the thread, I have another question ^^

What if I play the game again with my first Shepard, but don't do the romance storyline during the 2nd playthrough? I mean, if I want this character for ME2, will it remember that I romanced Kaidan during my 1st game? (During my 2nd play I wouldn't romance anyone, I just want to level up more and see my fierce Lucy again)

As much as I love* Kaidan, I dunno if I can go through the exact same convos all over again 3 times (since I'm doing them now for a 2nd time with a different character).


*by "love" I mean he's the hunkiest option in the game, but I still don't really care what he's saying most of the time. HAHAHHA
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 19, 2010, 09:34:07 PM
haha Oh Shi, you man-eater :D

To answer your question, yes it will remember you romanced Kaiden, so I don't think going through all those conversation options is worth it. :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Sev on August 19, 2010, 10:42:03 PM
I just finished ME2. About 32 hour play time, with my old ME1 char. Did not explore everything, especially since I had a shit load of rare resources anyways. I think I will do another playthrough on harder difficulty. Unlike ME1 this game only gets easier and easier and it seems they simplified a bunch of stuff.

Anyone agree?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on August 19, 2010, 11:15:49 PM
Oh they definately simplified it, streamlined it all down to such a degree that you're not even really playing an RPG. No weapon upgrades, unified ammo, no heavy menu scrolling to select abilities, not even an inventory system. But it is a better playing game than the first one no doubt about it. I am exploring and doing all the loyalty missions for the crew and I die now and again due to me making some stupid decisions like using the charge ability and getting in an open area. I think it's balanced enough on Normal, puts up enough of a challenge without being overly difficult, I can say that if you die then it's as a result of you making some bad decisions, not because the game is unfair. Having said that, my Inferno ammo tears up the enemies in about 2 hits now, so it could maybe get easier the more research abilities I unlock. On Insanity level however it's meant to be very challenging, so that could be where some real challenge lies.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Sev on August 20, 2010, 04:30:39 AM
I can say that if you die then it's as a result of you making some bad decisions, not because the game is unfair.
Yep! My thoughts exactly. Once you made the first mistake a couple of times, you wont do it again. I dont know if it's me, but did the boss battles get really really simple after a while? I played as an engineer with maxed charge and that fire thing + drone and I rarely even fired my gun. I used the Cain at the big ass Kraken thing and the final boss. Then like you said, it will probably be way more difficult on the higher difficulties, lol.

Another thing. What's up with no nudity? Took me like 75% of the game to get laid. :( I do however love the new Renegade and Paragon action things, only, I think it would be better if you were either renegade or paragon, not like I usually play semi paragon and full out renegade. Sometimes it's just very hard to know what matters in the game and not, like how important the loyalty missions are, I did them all, like what effect it would have at the end if I would've skipped it. Maybe I'll try to avoid it completely on my next play through and see what happens.

It's just fun to see that Bioware did it again. People talk about Read Dead Redemption, but this is game of the year in my opinion.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: U.S.S. John E. Badass on August 21, 2010, 12:19:07 AM
My impression was that they dealt with the shortcomings of ME1's combat by cutting out the clunky parts completely (and no inventory at all is an improvement over 1), but I like what they did with it. Of course, I don't think an RPG needs stat-based combat because I'm softcore like that. The levels are still linear series of tunnels, but at least they made some effort to make them look like sensible locations this time. And gone are the square room and the slightly different square room that all ME1 sidequests took place in.

Subjectively, it did feel like your team gains abilities and upgrades while the enemies don't get any tougher, but at least you still die fast if you get out of cover, so the difference is small.

I played a couple of missions on hardcore difficulty and I think all it did was give the enemies more hitpoints. Which adds some challenge in the rare cases where they actually advance on you and try to get behind your cover from a reasonably short distance, and a lot of tedium everywhere else. Yay, I get to spend three times as long headshotting this guy.

And why did they even add limited ammo and then just leave more than you can use lying around everywhere?

I also need to take this opportunity to bitch about the starmap/mining system. It's like they felt they couldn't just rip off Star Control II so they decided to add some suck. But bonus points for including the Sol system just so you can probe Uranus.

I do think it was a great game, and better than ME1 in every way (oh, except the lack of a city-like area). Best thing Bioware has done since BGII. Not that anyone asked me.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on September 02, 2010, 10:28:10 PM
Some more ME2 DLC coming, this time featuring Liara and the Shadow Broker. Looks awesome :thumbup

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Liara T'Soni is tracking down the mysterious Shadow Broker, and no one is safe. She'll do anything to recover the man the Broker kidnapped... and the Shadow Broker's agents will do anything to stop her. Team up with Liara and chase clues from the luxurious heights of Illium to the Shadow Broker's own secret lair. Adds the Shadow Broker intel center, new research, and five new achievements – and the chance to continue a relationship with Liara.

*Coming September 7th, 2010.

Price:
Xbox 360: 800 MS Points
PC: 800 BioWare Points

http://masseffect.bioware.com/info/dlc/ (http://masseffect.bioware.com/info/dlc/)

Lair of the Shadowbroker .mov (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnH0p6p03hU#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 08, 2010, 12:20:39 AM
Bunch of crazy Mass Effect 2 stats collected by Bioware here (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1117896p1.html) :o :o
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on September 08, 2010, 09:52:54 AM
Man more people need to play as female Shepard. Male Shepard delivers lines like a robot.

Other than that the statistics seems about what you would expect although whoever did 28 playthroughs is crazy! O_o

This is also crazy. Makes me feel bad I struggled so much with Vanguard on insanity.
Ultimate Vanguard Total Carnage Insanity Suicide Mission Speed Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRy55EJBj-8#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2010, 01:26:14 PM
I'm still talking ME1 :lol:

Well since I ditched my renegade male Shepard, I've been having lots of fun with my 2nd female one, Sansa Shepard ^___^ This time I've visited Citadel more and have got more assignments that I did during my first playthrough - tho I ended up visiting every place I could during the 1st playthrough as well, it was all disconnected because I visited many places on my own instead of being told to go and that wasn't so cool.

I also realized at this one planet that there might be interesting spots in the maps that haven't been marked -.- Because this one planet, I noticed enemies on the map even if nothing was supposed to be there  and when I went to get rid of them, I discovered this small bunker with a locker and items in it.. And it wasn't marked on the map. So now I think that before I go on my last mission, if I have the energy I'll just drive around planets in spots I haven't visited yet :lol: Maybe I'll bump into some nasty thresher maws, but just gotta save before I drive on any even terrains LOL

Random pics!

The reason why I don't have a driving licence
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2djucmd.jpg)

The reason why I'll never be able to look at Kaidan the same way again
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2uh8k9j.jpg)

The only good thing about this planet is the view
I hate driving those motherfucking mountains
(http://i52.tinypic.com/5l1h20.jpg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Yuna on September 08, 2010, 04:27:22 PM
My god, what happened to the texture of the game ?  :?
Seeing the game like this almost put a tear in my eyes.  :cry:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2010, 05:23:26 PM
..... Wut???
I put all the graphics options down so it would run smoother :|
I'm happy to accept a better computer from you if you wish to buy me one, thanks!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on September 12, 2010, 03:48:14 PM
Completed Lair of the Shadowbroker.  It was okay, did enjoy the inside jokes throughout the game.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on September 27, 2010, 01:15:22 AM
Completed it myself, I think it's the best DLC pack for ME2, and possibly of any game. No it doesn't compare to the sheer content and quality of GTAIV's 'The Lost and the Damned' or 'The Ballad of Gay Tony' but it is all you want for ME2. Exciting action and pushes the main story on in a significant way. They say this will effect what happens in ME3 and I can certainly see why. To top it all off, there's some great looking areas, the best boss fights I've played in ME2 (so far, still not completed the main story yet) and it's got a humourous script with nice inside jokes, as TD mentioned. There's a good reward for completing it, I daren't say what it is but let's just say you'll find out things about characters that gives them a little more depth or are just laugh out loud funny to read.

In short, I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone who's invested in the universe of ME.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 28, 2010, 01:29:48 AM
Alright! Time to wrap up this game me thinks. Visited every world, exhausted pretty much every side mission so I'm plenty prepared, ready to end it once and for all. Time to see how much of a leader I really am I guess, but not before some sweet Tali lovin, awwww yeh.  :hump:

Really wanted to continue but I left it before I even started the mission. Tali is the tech specialist I chose to go through, and Miranda's leading the second squad. My girls! :D Wish me luck, I wanna see us all make it!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 29, 2010, 12:04:13 AM
What? WHAT? Tali died? Tali's DEAD. What the fuck?! NOOOOOO! But she was the tech expert! Or maybe I should have picked Legion.....FUCK, I SHOULD HAVE PICKED LEGION SHOULDN'T I?! NOOOO. My manual save is too far back to play through now. Oh man, Tali's dead cause of me. Geez, I better be careful. I chose Jack to be my biotic shield escort. Garrus is the escort for the remaining survivors. Oh shit that's right, Kelly's dead too! I'm the worst hero ever!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 29, 2010, 10:36:36 PM
Well it's done. Getting up to work super early in the morning be damned, I wanted to complete the game and I did.

It was pretty crazy! Tali's death came so sudden and unexpected that I really didn't know what was gonna happen, it kept me on edge the whole time that I think it gave the cutscenes and the combat a bit more of an impact in the choices you made. The human reaper was so awesome looking. I destroyed the base at the end. While I could see the logic in having a reaper on our side, I knew that Cerberus would use it for their bid at dominance. And that's a big no-no. I've been kicking reaper ass so far though, so it's no biggie. Could stand to regret it in ME3. I'm really curious to see where ME3 goes from here now, cause the story could have ended in so many different ways that you wonder how many scenarios they'd have to work with. I guess there was something poignant in losing Tali after all. I like to think it's Shepherd's greatest loss, but it will drive him on to stop the Reaper threat.

Amazing game. Perhaps my favourite of this year, but there's a lot of competition. Love Mordin :lol: :

Mass Effect 2: Mordin gives Shepard medical advice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okKM422YpBQ#)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on November 13, 2010, 11:22:49 AM
*ignoring the posts above for spoilers* :lol:

I finished Mass Effect with my 2nd Shepard and then started the game again with her, so I'm at my 3rd playthrough ROFL. OMG feels so good to have all the moneys, guns, etc. :w00t: I want to get more ally achievements... I only got Kaidan :| I was aiming to get Tali last time as well, but then I caved in and took Liara with me on the mom mission (stupid stupid) and missed it even if I took Tali EVERYWHERE else with me. lol.

Now I'm working on Liara and Garrus, also romancing Liara :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 10, 2010, 01:03:09 PM
Mass Effect 2 coming out next month for the PS3 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-12-10-playstation-3-mass-effect-2-release-date). That's soon! Also, there's a rumour that Mass Effect 3 will be announced at the VGA's this weekend, and it has multiplayer. Wouldn't be such a surprise.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on December 10, 2010, 04:10:44 PM
Mass Effect 2 coming out next month for the PS3 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-12-10-playstation-3-mass-effect-2-release-date). That's soon! Also, there's a rumour that Mass Effect 3 will be announced at the VGA's this weekend, and it has multiplayer. Wouldn't be such a surprise.

FUCK YOU EA! Not all games need multiplayer to be good, holy shit. I read an interview with some guy from EA last week, talking about how Mirror's Edge/Dead Space could have benefited from MP somehow. Every single comment I read for those articles was basically "I don't think so, Tim." I'm going to explode into a million tiny bits if they do something crazy :catglare:

Another link: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1139585p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1139585p1.html)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on December 11, 2010, 01:25:48 AM
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[Update 3:56pm ET: Well, that was fast. Unsurprisingly, EA assassins have leapt into action, lobbing a throwing star into the unlucky server that housed the just-there-a-second-ago Mass Effect 3 listing. We've got our screen grabs after the break if you want to relive the memories.]

The EA Store has added a pre-order listing for Mass Effect 3 for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. The listing includes a description that notes the "Earth is burning" and Commander Shepard (that's you!) has to gather the races of the galaxy to launch "one final mission" against machines striking from beyond known space.

No release window is provided on the site. Well, we guess that confirms the rumors we've been hearing about. The game is expected to be officially announced tomorrow during the 2010 VGAs on Spike. Just in case the page gets pulled, we've saved a full screengrab after the break, along with the game's description, just below. Also of note, the search screen which lists Mass Effect 3 releases for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 platforms. This, of course, is likely placeholder data (evidenced by the PC release's unlikely $59.95 price tag) and there's no release dates, placeholder or otherwise, so it's anybody's guess as to whether all three versions will be released simultaneously.

(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7936/me3eastore530.th.jpg) (http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7936/me3eastore530.jpg) (http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/858/me3eastoreplatforms580.th.jpg) (http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/858/me3eastoreplatforms580.jpg) (http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8100/me3eastore580.th.jpg) (http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8100/me3eastore580.jpg)

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/mass-effect-3-outed-on-ea-store/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/mass-effect-3-outed-on-ea-store/)

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 11, 2010, 01:38:37 AM
Aw damn you! I was just gonna post this :lol:

I'm in two minds about the multiplayer. On one hand, it seems like an obvious choice, easy to implement, and it could be interesting. I don't really see it being a conventional online mode. They could set in in the backdrop of the events of ME3 or maybe the Human/Turian war that's been established in the Universe and possibly flesh out the story more for those who want it. On the other hand, I did read somewhere that they wanted to make the series appeal to the COD market, which sounds like a big mistake. First thought that comes to mind is to cut back on the story, perhaps less dialogue and focus on the action, but I don't really see that happening. Thing is COD and ME are two completely different series. They're not even in the same genre. I don't want ME3 to be compromised based off a market anaylsts figures. Second of all, the combat is still not strong enough to support online play. It's perfectly functional when dealing with Vorcha or Collectors, but against real life people? I can see the limitations come out in full effect. They would need to make that stuff better otherwise it would lose my interest pretty fast, would be faster still for this market they wish to tap into.

But still, it's all conjecture at this point. Could turn out awesome, but yeh, don't let it effect the story as a result please!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on December 11, 2010, 02:47:54 AM
I wonder how multiplayer would transfer over with ME what with how you freeze to aim and use powers in the single player. Then again Assassins Creed seemed like a weird choice too and that ended up being the funnest most unique multiplayer of this generation.

For single player why not go with the gun play and rock paper scissors style combat from 2 and the RPG elements and inventory (with a more manageable interface) from the first game. Best of both worlds. From what I gather a big reason people like COD multiplayer is because they can build a character they want, get the gun they want paint it camouflaged or whatever. It's the same thing as that RPG itch to get stronger cooler looking stuff and show it off.

Also get back into the overarching main story of the oncoming reaper fleet they got away from. I also want to know what happened to the bug queen thing you can save in the first game along with a ton of other other unanswered questions. :P
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 11, 2010, 11:33:45 AM
I also want to know what happened to the bug queen thing you can save in the first game along with a ton of other other unanswered questions. :P

The Rachni queen? Sounds like she did some multiplying

*SLIGHT SPOILERS*

While you don't see her in ME2, you can meet an Asari on Ilium who I think was possessed in the previous game? Anyway, the Rachni queen possesses her to pass on a message to Shephard, that she's grateful that he saved her life and promises to help him in the oncoming fight against the Reapers. Would be pretty badass if you were caught in a space battle and a huge crowd of the Rachni suddenly appeared when things are looking grim.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on December 12, 2010, 03:35:05 AM
Mass Effect 3 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkBAQeOYNiw&hd=1#ws)

I CAME
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on December 18, 2010, 04:19:30 AM
I wonder how the game would start if you got the BAD ENDING in ME2?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shadowstar on December 18, 2010, 04:48:24 AM
I CAME

Is Miranda going to be in this one again? I don't need my boyfriend fapping over her and ignoring me... lol
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 18, 2010, 02:00:51 PM
^ Tough one to determine, and it's not just for Miranda. I think it's no secret when I say that when the end game of ME2 rolls around, certain characters won't survive depending on your preparation or decision making before hand. So I'm sure it must be a nightmare for the developers to work out which characters comes back into a players story if they import the save data from ME2, or even determining which characters are canon if someone is starting ME3 completely fresh. That is presuming past party members even return to ME3 at all, they can do with an entirely new party. Though there are fan favourites like Garrus or Tali, who I'd be surprised if they didn't come back to join Shephard in what looks like the final fight.

Ah I just dunno! Basically, nothing's determined yet other than the premise. And like TD says, there are just so many possible permutations to consider it's mind boggling.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shadowstar on December 19, 2010, 06:02:59 PM
He loves Tali (too much for my liking, haha) so I'm sure that she's going to be there at least. xD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 19, 2010, 06:29:46 PM
Maybe...maybe not! It really is all down to him. :nervous
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 03, 2011, 10:34:26 PM
People! Show some love and make Jessica Chobot's (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=22534.msg635315#msg635315) dream come true! Her dream? To become a character in Mass Effect 3!! (http://twb.ly/eWBVqn) XD

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Join 'Fight4Chobot' NPC petition for Mass Effect 3 & help make my dream come true!!! http://twb.ly/eWBVqn (http://twb.ly/eWBVqn) #MyIGN http://yfrog.com/h05e4rsj (http://yfrog.com/h05e4rsj)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: RatBastich on January 11, 2011, 12:44:42 AM
Does ME run good with a quadcore or will I have to change the affinity to one core everytime I start the game?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: supersniper on January 12, 2011, 07:11:51 AM
People! Show some love and make Jessica Chobot's (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=22534.msg635315#msg635315) dream come true! Her dream? To become a character in Mass Effect 3!! (http://twb.ly/eWBVqn) XD

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Join 'Fight4Chobot' NPC petition for Mass Effect 3 & help make my dream come true!!! http://twb.ly/eWBVqn (http://twb.ly/eWBVqn) #MyIGN http://yfrog.com/h05e4rsj (http://yfrog.com/h05e4rsj)

That'd be interesting if she was one of the people your character could get to "know" better  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on January 14, 2011, 06:11:05 PM
I started playing again a few days ago. I completed the game before any of the DLC had come out, and this is my first time playing since. Taking a mostly Renegade approach, even if it does feel kinda shitty at times. I still have to round up Tali & Thane, and do every single loyalty mission too. I'm already 12 hours in :sweatdrop: The Hammerhead missions are pretty cool, and the thing is actually fun to drive, unlike the Mako. Looking forward to doing Kasumi's mission, and the Shadowbroker one too.

I'm totally trying to make a move on Jack this time :fap
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 15, 2011, 06:46:35 PM
Here's my ANOTHER ME1 Shepard :lol:
I realized I want to have a male Shepard on ME2 so I can romance some nice ladies (I really like the ME2 selection), but I don't want to start one on ME2 because I don't like the defaults for that... I want to import from ME1. So yeah... Meet Jon Shepard :lol:
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2r42anp.jpg)

I'm currently playing ME2, too, and HOLY CRAPWAFFLE IT'S AWESOME :heart: I find it has more sense of humour than the first game, too, cuz there have been several instances when I've cracked up. I love that there are all these interracial couples in all the space station thingies, they are interesting haha. And I love all the messages from people I helped in the first game, etc. Currently I'm just discovering planets in hopes of credits so I can buy a few more final updates to research before I go on to the next mission :3
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 15, 2011, 06:59:10 PM
Shi's playing ME2 yay! You're gonna have a longer time doing some romancing in ME2 that's for sure! :lol: You can literally bang anybody on the Normandy. Except Joker. And Mordin. And Grunt (eww)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 15, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
^ Unfortunately my fierce Sansa Shepard seems to be going without a romance, and stay loyal to Kaidan... I don't really like any of the male romancing options (Jacob is a loser with daddy issues, the others are lizardy creatures, one with a terminal illness, COME ON NOW!!! Compared to TALI, JACK and MIRANDA?? Fuck you developers) and I think it's a pile of poop that she can't have a proper romance with ANY of the main 3 girls. They would be LUCKY to tap her fierce ass! Sheeeshhhhh

Sorry for the rant. I'm just disappointed. LOL


If I feel like playing the game again with my other femshep, I might try Garrus just for lulz. But it wouldn't really work for Sansa.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 19, 2011, 02:27:30 AM
More DLC is on the way I heard.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 20, 2011, 01:36:44 AM
^ You heard correctly! It's known as Arrival, and it's out this month:

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It’s official: the final bit of Mass Effect 2 DLC, “Arrival” is a real and true paid add-on for the lauded sci-fi RPG. Publisher EA confirmed Arrival this morning, announcing that it’ll be available this March 29 across the PC, Xbox 360 and PSN. It’ll retail for the price of 560 Moon Dollars across the former two platforms and 7 dollars in Earth currency on PSN.

Did the rumors happen to peg what you’ll be doing in Arrival? Maybe. This morning’s press release teases that Arrival will take Shepard to the “edge of the galaxy” in order to aid an operative who has evidence of an impending Reaper invasion. Leaks suggest that you’ll be travelling to the Viper Nebula and meeting up with the Batarian Hegemony, an organization that has beef with the Alliance.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on March 20, 2011, 02:59:08 AM
Any excuse for me to play ME2 again, ill take it. I would like to start a new game and play Renegade but I don't have the patience for that  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 07, 2011, 04:32:28 PM
So anyone played Arrival yet? Supposedly it's actually pretty disappointing and doesn't include the best parts about ME. So no interaction with the party, a mostly solo driven combat based affair and supposedly there is one big event that happens in the game but surprisingly, the decision isn't left to you to make. I guess they did it to set up the story for ME3, but apparently it doesn't even do that particularly well. And it's super short as well. If Shadow Broker was 3-4hrs, this one sounds like 1hr max. Think I'll watch it on Youtube.

Some other news, seems ME will have it's own anime film:

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A Mass Effect anime feature film is currently being produced for a summer 2012 airing, BioWare has announced.

FUNimation, an American distributor of Japanese animation, and Japanese production company T.O. Entertainment will co-produce the project.

The Mass Effect animation will spin a familiar tale of space exploration rife with dangerous aliens and mysterious planets.

BioWare's Mass Effect overlord Casey Hudson has signed on as executive producer of the film.

"Over the last few years, we have revealed different pieces of the Mass Effect world through different media. Extending the story through an anime medium is another amazing opportunity for us," commented Casey Hudson.

FUNimation already has production under way on a Dragon Age film, and is "excited" about adding "an exciting new chapter" to the Mass Effect universe.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on April 08, 2011, 12:01:55 AM
^ Give me a quick "Whaaa" and "Huh" with Vegeta's voice and its all good in my book
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on April 08, 2011, 09:00:47 AM
Mass Effect 3 info from GI

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/07/may2011_2d00_cover_2d00_reveled_2d00_me3_2d00_789055.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/07/may2011_2d00_cover_2d00_reveled_2d00_me3_2d00_789055.aspx)

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The latest issue of Game Informer contains a ton of details about Mass Effect 3. The first round of information is beginning to trickle in, which you can read about below. We’ve also included a blurry scan/magazine image (via GameFAQs) from the issue.

- Game begins with Shepard on Earth
- Shepard is on trial in regard to the events of Arrival
- Reapers invade while the trial is happening
- Prologue: Shepard’s escape to the Normandy, off to start finding allies, fighting Reaper troops
- Squadmates include Liara, Ashley/Kaiden, Garrus, James Sanders
- Screenshot shown of Ashley with her hair down
- Confirmed appearances (may not be squadmates): Wrex, Mordin, Legion, and Anderson
- Game will show a “previously on Mass Effect” comic to make decisions if you’re starting from scartch
- The Illusive Man plays a big role
- Cerberus is out to kill Shepard
- Enhanced RPG elements
- More freedom with character skills
- Larger skill trees
- Powers will evolve several times, not just once
- Weapons are like the ones in Mass Effect 2, have a set list
- Mods returning, swap out different parts such as barrels, scopes (effect both the weapon’s combat performance and its appearance)
- All classes can wield all weapons unhindered now,
- There will be limited slots to carry these weapons
- Soldier can carry all weapons at once
- Adept, Engineer, and Sentinal will likely be limited to two weapons, three for Vanguard and Infiltrator
- Numerous endings
- Who you have in your squad and which allies you recruit greatly impact the endings that are available
- No multiplayer

Sounds great!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 08, 2011, 11:49:52 AM
No multiplayer? That almost seems to go entirely against EA's ethos of shoehorning multiplayer into all their games. I'm sure heads were being banged against the wall for that meeting. But it's all good, it doesn't need multiplayer just like Arkham City or Skyrim doesn't.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on April 08, 2011, 01:32:40 PM
Something interesting to read in GI for once, at least. I want to know more about the galactic exploration possibilities. Don't know if more larger skill trees will be worth anything or not.

But no MP?  :deco:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 09, 2011, 04:17:56 AM
Completed The Arrival.  Problem was that I hadn't played ME2 in a LOOONG time, so I sucked at combat. 
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 11, 2011, 04:21:57 PM
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A Mass Effect MMO is not only a possibility, teased BioWare series overlord Casey Hudson - it "makes sense".

"We've been trying to think of a way that makes sense for people to experience Mass Effect with their friends. We haven't yet come up with a way to do that, so we don't have anything to announce at this time. But, obviously, multiplayer is something we want to do more of in the future as a company," Hudson told Game Informer (via VG247).

"A lot of people say that they want to see an MMO - that kind of makes sense for this universe.

"Part of what you're trying to do is save the universe so you can live in it. That's part of the promise for any great IP. It has to be a world worth saving. Mass Effect has that quality to it.

"If you get rid of the Reapers and win that," he added, "wouldn't it be amazing to just live on the Citadel or just take a ship to Omega? That makes sense."

His comments were made as BioWare announced that there will be no multiplayer in Mass Effect 3.

There will, however, be deeper RPG and equipment/weapon customisation elements in the third game. You'll also witness the return of familiar faces - Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko included.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on April 12, 2011, 07:06:47 AM
Everything for ME3 sounds great. I don't have much interest in the MMO though - pretty much burned out on the genre.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on April 12, 2011, 08:30:11 AM
I wouldn't want to see Mass Effect in an MMO setting. I love the universe they have built. It's fully fleshed out and extremely detailed which makes it really compelling sci-fi. It would be cool to be a Krogan or an Asari and live the universe in another POV but ME to me, is all about Shepard. The story around Shepard and his/her interactions with other characters is why I played the games.

Also with Asmo, I too am burned out on the MMO as a genre.

 
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 21, 2011, 01:06:31 AM
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Mass Effect 3's Shepard has a "SWAT turn" and new melee attacks, including kicks and punches. The Heavy Melee class takes advantage of these new melee attacks.

Shepard can roll, jump small gaps, and hit cover in a way likened to Max Payne.

Space battles are possible, but unconfirmed at this stage. The Engineer can build turrets, and weapons are customisable.

New locations include New York, London, the Salarian home planet, a Quarian moon, and Mars. Developing each location takes six months, and BioWare test them as soon as they start working on them.

Pro-human organisation Cerberus, which acts against Shepard in the game, has mechs, assault units and "ninja-style" shock troops at its disposal.

But Shepard and his party members are able to cause damage dynamically to enemies. The Cerberus mechs, for example, have a weak spot that must be shot. Arms can be cut off and armour can be broken.

The combat is described as "more dynamic", forcing players to move quickly. "Game rhythm" is 10-15 per cent faster.

Mysterious alien robot race the Reapers come in different sizes, from 500-600 metres to two kilometres. Sovereign, for example, is a two kilometre Reaper.

Environments are bigger. We'll see people walking, ships fighting and more detailed architecture. BioWare is looking for photo-realism by using new lightning techniques for the environments. Atmosphere is also better and there are more interactive elements in the scenarios.

A new scanning system has been implemented, and we won't drive the vehicles of previous Mass Effect games.

Source (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-20-new-heavy-melee-class-for-mass-effect-3)

First screen grabs:

(http://img296.imagevenue.com/loc174/th_334055381_screen1152_122_174lo.jpg) (http://img296.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=334055381_screen1152_122_174lo.jpg) (http://img102.imagevenue.com/loc418/th_340558320_screen1280_122_418lo.jpg) (http://img102.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=340558320_screen1280_122_418lo.jpg)

I wonder how you are gonna fight the Reapers? I mean, space battles is the only feasible way right? You can't expect they'll land neatly on Earth. And especially when they're so huge!
     
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 23, 2011, 03:58:12 PM
Well I need help with ME2

[16:49] <shirenu> who has mass effect 2?
[16:50] <shirenu> i need you to play a mission for me that i can't pass because my laptop is a piece of shit
[16:50] <shirenu> the thing is
[16:50] <shirenu> i can do the shooting and running
[16:50] <shirenu> at the end i have 1min 30s left right
[16:50] <shirenu> but i cant open
[16:50] <shirenu> the fucking door
[16:50] <shirenu> it claims i'm not aiming at it or sth
[16:50] <shirenu> even if i'm right there
[16:50] <shirenu> this is such bullshit
[16:50] <shirenu> i just failed the fucking mission 4 times in a row
[16:50] <shirenu> because the counter ran out
[16:51] <shirenu> because i couldn't open
[16:51] <shirenu> THE FUCKING DOOR
[16:51] <shirenu> so someone who has ME2
[16:51] <shirenu> take my save file, finish the quest
[16:51] <shirenu> and give the save back to me
[16:51] <shirenu> please

It's the Help Legion mission

Anyone? I'm seriously not going to be able to go forward unless someone does it for me. The game is so wobbly on my comp, I apparently cannot aim at the door to open it. I just wonder why the fuck they had to make the doors so picky, wtf isn't enough that I'm right next to it??? Ridiculous
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 23, 2011, 04:19:30 PM
Aw Shi :( I would gladly help if I had it for the PC. Or even if I owned a PC that has a dedicated graphics card XD

I don't remember there being a timer in Legions loyalty mission. It is the one regarding the Geth heretics right?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 23, 2011, 04:48:26 PM
^Yeah :/ There is a timer, you have to run out of the place. Would be a no-brainer and easy... If you could open the goddamn door lol


EDIT: PROBLEM SOLVED AND FAST! THANKS FLYP :w00t:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 23, 2011, 09:36:59 PM
Alright! Nice on Flyp! :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 04, 2011, 11:06:16 PM
Good news: Mass Effect 3 is delayed until early 2012. I realise a delay isn't always a great thing, but in this case it is. This year seemed way too rushed to me. I would rather prefer they take their time making it. Also this holiday season is already crammed with big game titles. Arkham City, Uncharted 3, Skyrim. It's better that it's moved.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on May 05, 2011, 02:21:22 AM
Casey Hudson said 2012 around the time Mass Effect 2 came out, so when they gave the vague "Holiday 2011" release date I figured it was highly unlikely.

It's always better that the developers get that time they need to make the game they envision. As long as they are at least somewhat efficient about it (see The Last Guardian, DN Forever for what not to do)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Amplifier on May 05, 2011, 07:26:29 PM
The Mass Effect series is Sale of the Day on Steam.  The first game runs 5, the second will set you back 10-20 (please don't buy the 'deluxe' edition, though).

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/eaweek (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/eaweek)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 10, 2011, 07:21:56 PM
For those who don't know, EA have a service called Origin, which is essentially their equivalent of Steam. It'll come as no shock then for any of you to know that ME3 is not available for pre-order on Steam. But what's more, they've announced an Origin exclusive Digital Deluxe Edition available to order. Here's what it includes:

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  • Digital commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.
  • 70-page Digital art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team.
  • Limited edition Mass Effect digital comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork.
  • Exclusive Digital 4x6 lithographic featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.
  • A full collection of in-game content that can’t be found anywhere else!
  • N7 Arsenal Pack – Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.
  • Robotic Dog Companion – A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.
  • Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack – New appearances for your favorite squad members.
  • N7 Hoodie – For Commander Shepard’s casual days on board the Normandy.
  • Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack.
  • Display your initiation in the N7 ranks with a collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks.

No confirmation yet on whether or not you can romance the dog. Oh and the other thing, it's priced at £54.99.

£54.99 for nickel and dime digital content that has next to no impact on the story. Fuck that.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 10, 2011, 08:22:50 PM
^ bUT there's a ROBOT DOG and a hoodie! :lol:


....


Yeah maybe not worth that


(hoodies are sexy tho)

I'm so sad, I have no idea when I'll be able to play ME3 due to my shitty laptop. I need a desktop computer, a proper horror machine that could play at least *anything* released in 2012 and earlier :D

Also, turns out Flyp's save for my ME2 problem doesn't work afterall. Hmmm or maybe I need an Internet connection... Last time I tried it said I'm missing downloaded content, which is weird because the 1st time I test-opened it it worked. But last time I was at my grandma's, and my mobile Internet doesn't work there... lol
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on July 11, 2011, 04:00:18 AM
if you don't want to do that shi~ you could get an xbox360 and the game for around 140 euro or something when it comes out :D
and you could play other recent games too, they look the same pretty much!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on July 11, 2011, 04:41:14 AM
Robot Dog? It isn't one of those FENRIS mechs (http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/FENRIS_Mech), is it? Those look like robot dogs... chopped in half~! XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 24, 2011, 04:37:41 AM
Now that female Shepard is going to be canon they are having a vote for her official appearance!

http://www.facebook.com/masseffect (http://www.facebook.com/masseffect)

(http://i.imgur.com/UoKlF.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/gEuyf.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/0jS1t.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Zik8S.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/JSnd1.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/Hwsb6.jpg)


People say #5 kinda looks like Samus, also looks the most like my character (only blond). I sort of like #1 too, seems cute and practical. 3 is kinda what I imagined Shepard looks like. Tough choice.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: hanamuke on July 24, 2011, 05:39:09 AM
How can they be canonizing Fem!Shep?  Do you have a link?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on July 24, 2011, 06:57:44 AM
^ They announced a while ago they were making both Male and female canon now. The fan vote was announced at comic-con and you can do it by Liking your fav fem Shep picture on the Facebook page.

The books revolve around other characters like captain Anderson, Saren and Cerberus, they only mention Shepard ambiguously. I haven't read the comics but I'm guessing that's the same along with the other media.

Demo from comic-con~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EEbGOlClLA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EEbGOlClLA#ws)

Look awesome!  :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: Combat looks even more improved from 2 and Gun modifications are returning. The RPG mechanics and the way you pump points into powers seem like it will make characters a lot more customizable too.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on July 24, 2011, 10:28:07 PM
When I first saw those femsheps, I felt disappionted.
None of them look anywhere like my character. Which is close to default Shep, so probably most people would also feel the same.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/video%20games/th_game00325.jpg) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/video%20games/game00325.jpg)
Those 6 just look tough. Mine looks strong-willed, but also kind and smart. You'know, captain-y! not just warrior-y :roll:
But since the default is soldier, I guess it makes sense. Doesn't mean I have to like 'em though :P
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 10, 2011, 09:32:05 PM
So after months of will they, won't they about the multiplayer they've finally gone out and confirmed that ME3......will have multiplayer.

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The mag’s carrying a cover story about the game’s mode, and has put live a post on its website detailing the news.

“That’s right – Mass Effect 3 is getting multiplayer! We travel to BioWare’s office in Edmonton for hands-on time with the series’ first foray into online gameplay, and chat with Mass Effect Series Producer and Mass Effect 3 Project Director Casey Hudson about the decision to go multiplayer in the epic battle for the galaxy,” it says.

The mag’s cover also mentions the component:

“Multiplayer comes to Mass Effect 3.  Fight alongside your friends, as the Galaxy goes to war!” reads the magazine’s cover along with a picture of Commander Sheperd and his team.

Last month, Xbox World teased that it was going to show a “killer new feature” for ME3 in its next issue, which many thought to be multiplay.

In addition, a South African retailer recently advertised an “online multiplayer pass” for the game.

An official announcement is expected soon.

Mass Effect 3 releases in March next year for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

I can't see competitive multiplayer in it though. Then again I said the same thing about Assassin's Creed and that turned out pretty awesome. The cover says to fight alongside friends, so I'm guessing Co-op missions? Some kind of horde mode?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 14, 2011, 12:20:37 AM
^ Love it when I'm right :lol:

BioWare Pulse - Special Edition! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTJUYv05hVU#ws)

Sounds ok. Merely sounds more like a side thing than a core component. Especially when you consider that you can get the same results in single player only. If I could team up with hipsters on these missions it might be a cool idea.

I do like how this announcement almost goes against Bioware's 'Oh we don't let EA interfere with our plans' BS. Multiplayer is one thing but an iOS game? Facebook game? Social media? It definately has the EA touch all over it. I don't really like the fact I have to give my details to yet another social media thing for Bioware now. EA seem to be terrible at it, why not just have one account that works for every EA developed/published game?

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on October 14, 2011, 02:45:05 AM
If I could team up with hipsters on these missions it might be a cool idea.

Let's do it. If I get the game week of.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on October 14, 2011, 06:37:56 PM
I'm up for it.  :thumbsup Although I'll definitely need time to savor the main game first before I do any of the other stuff.

Does sound like side missions or horde mode sorta which is great, maybe even some persistent RPG elements to it with the way they describe it. I always thought ME multilayer might have a chance to find it's own audience. It's a shooter but add the added Jedi style powers could make for something that stands out and is wacky satisfying fun. At least it's a different team doing the multilayer (and the iOS games and what not) separately so the main team can focus on the game.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 14, 2011, 09:43:17 PM
I guess the pausing option will be gone then though? You know, when you choose an action or change a weapon... Cuz hum... How could you do that without pausing your partner as well :lol: *STUPID QUESTION*
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 14, 2011, 09:50:17 PM
I guess it'll pan out in one of two ways, you can either bring up your action wheel and make changes in real time or they treat multiplayer as any other class based shooter these days and treat abilities and guns like 'perks' so you customise your character's class as you see fit before you go on a mission. That way you can map a select number of weapons/abilities to buttons on the controller.  Would probably be a way to balance the game and encourage replayability by limiting abilities to certain classes so players have defined character roles when they go on a mission e.g. Sentinel can act as the tank while Infiltrator flanks enemies etc

My guess will be on the latter as it would be weird if this didn't have some multiplayer character progression where you unlock weapons/abilities with each level you gain while every other game genre has borrowed this RPG-lite mechanic. Also gives you some level of interest to keep playing and unlock better weapons/abilities as you play.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on October 15, 2011, 12:35:59 AM
I'm up for it.  :thumbsup Although I'll definitely need time to savor the main game first before I do any of the other stuff.

I'm probably going to beat the game by myself before I do any multiplayer.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on October 22, 2011, 06:05:11 PM
They've announced a single player and multiplayer demo will be out Jan 2012 (https://twitter.com/#!/masseffect/status/127170630889119744). The multiplayer aspect of the demo seems more like a beta as there's a lot of talk on 'early access' and 'limited opportunities' over at the Bioware forum. The surest way to get access to the beta, at this stage anyway, is if you buy Battlefield 3 and use the online pass provided. But as I mentioned, that's only one way, they'll announce more options on getting access as we get closer to Jan.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on December 12, 2011, 09:02:31 PM
Decide the Fate of Tuchanka in Mass Effect 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zstv0So9FzQ#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on December 13, 2011, 07:07:07 AM
Oh.  My.  God.  I will definitely be dropping mad cash on this game.  Since this will cap off the trilogy, I'm gonna pick up the limited (or whatever special name) edition of this game.  Also, since there's gonna be a demo out next month, it'll give me a legit "try and buy".  When I get this game, I'm making SP a priority.  MP will come when I'm through with SP.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: arun.yothin on January 07, 2012, 07:42:50 PM
I was looking around for a BPRD patch at the Dark Horse website and saw that they are making Mass Effect patches. They have N7 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/20-732/Mass-Effect-N7-Logo-Embroidered-Patch), Paragon (http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/20-733/Mass-Effect-Paragon-Embroidered-Patch), Renegade (http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/20-734/Mass-Effect-Renegade-Embroidered-Patch), and Systems Alliance (http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/20-735/Mass-Effect-System-Alliance-Embroidered-Patch). The patches are scheduled to be sold on March 14 and will retail for US$4.99.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 14, 2012, 06:15:55 AM
EA has announced a crossover between Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3. Playing the demo for Kingdoms of Amalur will unlock two Reckoning-inspired in-game items in Mass Effect 3, while playing the Mass Effect 3 demo will unlock armor and a weapon in Kingdoms of Amalur.

Playing Mass Effect 3 will unlock N7 armor and omni-blades in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The armor is "inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves." The weapons are omni-blade daggers meant for close combat, and EA describes them as "stemming from Commander Shepard's Omni-Tool." The items will be unlocked in Kingdoms of Amalur when it's released on February 7th.

Meanwhile, playing Amalur will lead to Reckoner Knight Armor and a Chakram Launcher weapon in Mass Effect 3. EA says the armor "will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity," and that the launcher "uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs." The items will be available in Mass Effect 3 when it launches on March 6th.

The Kingdoms of Amalur demo will be released on January 17th, while the Mass Effect 3 demo is due later this month. Last week, additional items were also announced for Mass Effect 3 in the form of pre-order bonuses.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: MochaNutz on January 20, 2012, 08:33:11 PM
so i just finished mass effect 2 (bought it for $20 on boxing day).

2 of my guys died in the end... Grunt and Tali. sucks. I kept choosing Samara (is that even her name?) after Tali died, cuz she was expendable on my team

Anyway, the game was pretty awesome. To me, every team member who you recruit, it was like Bioware read my mind. After a while, they're just diversions for me so i can kill everyone, but it was pretty awesome getting Jack/Thane/Girl assassin/Legion/Grunt/Garrus/Tali etc.

i missed out on all the sex, probably because i was a female sheppard =D

can't wait for ME3
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 27, 2012, 06:22:35 PM
Mass Effect 3 | Special Forces Multiplayer Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxxgC5bEvMw#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on January 27, 2012, 08:20:28 PM
Heh, I put in my pre-order for ME3 a couple weeks ago.  I'm hoping the Kingdoms of Amalur demo bonuses will be given to me even though I never really actually played the demo.  All I did was install it through Steam, loaded up the game and I supposedly have the bonuses as per the messages (the reason why I didn't really play the demo was because it was buggy as hell).  Multiplayer looks really cool so I'll definitely give that a shot after one or two playthroughs on single-player.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on January 31, 2012, 09:40:43 PM
http://kotaku.com/5880852/the-mass-effect-3-voice-cast-is-a-fine-collection-of-actors-actresses-and-psp-tasters (http://kotaku.com/5880852/the-mass-effect-3-voice-cast-is-a-fine-collection-of-actors-actresses-and-psp-tasters)

I think Tuffty just exploded
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on January 31, 2012, 09:59:59 PM
Great! Now I know who I'm going to romance in ME3!! :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on February 01, 2012, 07:16:17 AM
Oh wow, they even modeled her in the game too! Conflict of interest!

But in any case, I'm still gonna hit that.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on February 01, 2012, 09:14:50 AM
(puts on cowboy hat)

"I've got a PSP, and I'm not afraid to let her use it" :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on February 02, 2012, 10:35:24 PM
Just as a heads up, those looking to download the demo on the 360 have an extra incentive to do so - free Xbox Live Gold for a limited time. Obviously it's needed for the multiplayer component of the demo but from the sounds of it, you can try out the multiplayer modes for any game, although specific details haven't been released yet.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 03, 2012, 07:25:53 AM
Yeah, I read about that.  Unfortunately (well not really), I'll be playing the demo on the PC (unless I feel like going to my brother's house to hop onto his 360).  Bioware figures that there are people out there that have played Mass Effect but never paid a dime for Xbox Live (pretty much like I would have done).  Anywho, I'm pretty excited about my decision to go big and pre-order the N7 Collector's Edition.  I'll get all but one of the initial bonuses (the only bonus I won't get is the AT-12 Raider Shotgun) since I pre-ordered with cash money (even if I had a credit card, I wouldn't use Origin for anything except to run a game).  Oh well, I'll just wait a bit and then there will be a way I can get the bonuses I don't have.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on February 14, 2012, 10:39:00 PM
Everyone go download the demo right nooooooooowwwwwww!!

It's awesome. The multiplayer isn't unlocked yet but you essentially play through 2 missions, the first of which looks like the very opening of the game so be warned for any early spoilers. The other mission takes place later in the game apparently, and opens up the combat some.

My impressions, story seems like the obvious highlight, it's a great opening, one part in particular is rather quite tragic for something so early in the game. I don't really like the new running animation XD It's floaty and Shepherd just looks really weird. Combat seems improved some, to the point where it's now practically just a straight up shooter. Enemies recoil when you hit them. Melee just seems a little too overpowered. Was able to take down a guys shields and 3/4 of his health with a heavy attack and there seems to be no cooldown for it either so you can spam away at it.

But so far so good, I'm excited. Oh and Ashley is now hawt! Still a bitch though. XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 15, 2012, 03:08:44 AM
I too just finished the SP demo.  I actually downloaded and installed it this morning but I had to go to school so I had to wait to try it out.  Graphically, the game is better than the previous two.  I'll also have to get used to the new agile moves.  The level-up screen is a nice change with the "tree-like" system.  Also, "Normal" difficulty pretty much felt like ME2.  My health and shields went down about the same rate as the previous game (even after the upgrades).  I now have an idea of how my Shepard is gonna play out.  Overall, I'm gonna be waiting anxiously for my pre-order to arrive so I can get a more full experience.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 15, 2012, 07:46:07 AM
Tried out the demo have a couple initial impressions:

The lighting and graphics in general seem much improved, scale is really impressive and the jaggies are much less prominent. Also like the new sounds of the guns. Combat seemed... not as smooth? Maybe I just need to get used to it but the cover seems way too sticky, At one point I try to hit a button and Shepard rolls sideways 10 feet into cover. :/

I was also going insane trying to figure out how to holster the weapons but I remembered there were some sections in ME2 where you couldn't so hopefully it's just the demo. Fuck it was driving me nuts having my gun pointed all the time and not being able to look around with the camera. >_<
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 15, 2012, 09:53:55 PM
I was also going insane trying to figure out how to holster the weapons but I remembered there were some sections in ME2 where you couldn't so hopefully it's just the demo. Fuck it was driving me nuts having my gun pointed all the time and not being able to look around with the camera. >_<

I remember I went one whole playthrough in ME2 without knowing how to holster my weapon (the tutorial never made it clear on how to do it).  I'm sure there are enough scripted events (such as going to the non-hostile parts of the universe) where the weapons are automatically holstered for the complacent players.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on February 16, 2012, 06:25:40 PM
^ That is displayed as one of the tips during the loading parts of the gave: use the '< back' arrow.
Its called 'Exit combat stance'.

(MF3 Demo download is complete, time to try it out)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 16, 2012, 08:32:10 PM
^ That is displayed as one of the tips during the loading parts of the gave: use the '< back' arrow.
Its called 'Exit combat stance'.

Actually my holster key was mapped to the 'H' key by default but yeah, I eventually figured it out after actually reading the loading screen tips (although Bioware messed up the keybindings for the Hammerhead DLC).  I also played through the demo again yesterday and figured out that the only other mode I would ever try is the 'Story Mode'.  I tried 'Action Mode' for the up until I gained my controls since I didn't like the default choices made storywise and cosmetically.  I'm anxiously awaiting for the MP part to unlock for me tomorrow so I can see what it's like (and maybe test out my new headset).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on February 17, 2012, 06:35:11 PM
^ I am doing this on a Xbox360, so no 'H' for me.

About the demo: The initial screens are pretty dark, but later on you can change the video settings and increase the brightness a bit.
With the jumping and climbing, the gameplay is less 'flat' than MF2.
I think I will pre-order it :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 17, 2012, 08:50:59 PM
I just tried out the MP portion of the demo earlier and I have to say that it's something I might be interested in playing after SP.  However, it does suffer from some lag glitches (such as the AI flickering from one place to another when dashing towards you) and the post-game screen reminds me of BF3 (I'll do my best to get over it but it'll be a challenge).  Also, character classes are gender-locked initially but if you purchase the "Novice" and "Veteran" packs, you have a chance to unlock the other races and genders as well as weapons and other stuff.  I wish there was Xbox 360 controller support for the PC version because I'm finding it a bit difficult to find a "happy zone" for my mouse movement.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on February 18, 2012, 12:33:02 AM
Tried the multiplayer myself. It's fun, I think I could have a good time playing it. It's fun to dick about with the various classes. Bronze is tough enough but trying it on the Gold difficulty is seriously no joke. :o Just wish there's an option to pull the camera out a bit, think it's too close to my guy.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 18, 2012, 01:18:52 AM
Tried the multiplayer myself. It's fun, I think I could have a good time playing it. It's fun to dick about with the various classes. Bronze is tough enough but trying it on the Gold difficulty is seriously no joke. :o Just wish there's an option to pull the camera out a bit, think it's too close to my guy.

Yeah, I actually went into a match on Gold and got hammered.  It felt just like my very first attempt on Insanity in ME2.  I haven't been able to find a Silver match.  Bronze provides a decent challenge but if everybody's upgraded a bit, it's still fairly easy.  As for the camera, it could probably be pulled out a little bit but during battle, it's pretty much like ME2 (and ME1 if I'm not mistaken).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 18, 2012, 11:14:33 PM
There will be a new trailer aired during Walking Dead Sunday at 9. Here's a teaser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esung4vdTCI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esung4vdTCI#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on February 20, 2012, 08:13:37 AM
Tonight, I finally reached max level for the MP demo with one character.  I now believe when people say it takes about 2-3 days to get to max level (even for the time I invested each day).  I'm planning on trying out the Engineer next since I've unlocked the Quarian race for that class (and it's got a head start to level 3.5).  I hope I can start unlocking more races for the other classes because I'm kinda getting a bit tired from acquiring some of the one-time bonuses.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on February 20, 2012, 01:49:32 PM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2s6rk1j.jpg)

Cannot unsee.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 20, 2012, 08:36:30 PM
Damn nice use of Black Blade. Get's me fired up! :thumbup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs7kix6_8Ks#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs7kix6_8Ks#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on February 26, 2012, 06:26:47 PM
35hours of game play (plus 1 or two for retries) and I think is time to close ME2 off with the suicide missing...
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on March 02, 2012, 08:57:49 PM
Woooo Hype! Just a few more days....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2mdZ23eP8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2mdZ23eP8#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 03, 2012, 01:36:32 AM
Mass Effect 3 has a lot of DLC already on the agenda but let's say you want all of it. It will only cost you, well, $870. (http://kotaku.com/5888816/buying-all-of-mass-effect-3s-dlc-will-cost-you-870) Well not exactly, the guy didn't take into account that the DLC that comes with the merchandise is one and the same so really it's closer to $240. Heh, only $240!!

A lot of it is inconsequential stuff like weapons for multiplayer. That mode sounds neat, would like to try it, but after playing the demo, I can say I will never ever go to such depths as to buy content for it. All this multiplayer DLC is guff considering it's not what fans are coming to ME3 for in the first place. No, perhaps the biggest offender is the 'From Dust' Day One DLC. Not only is it the most expensive DLC at $10, but it also has a party member that's hidden away in the main game. Not much different to what happened with ME2, I hear you say. Except this time, this particular character is fairly integral to the overall story. More than that, the DLC apparently ties up loose ends not covered in the actual game. So in essence, there is an ending to ME3, but it's not the 'real' ending, that you have to pay additional money for. Bullshit.  :banghead: Really though, imagine it like, 'Want to see the final 30 mins of The Godfather? You need to buy the Epilogue pack on the Marketplace!'
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on March 04, 2012, 07:27:58 AM
I got myself a $10 gift card from Corsair that I plan to use to buy one DLC for ME3.  After that, I'm gonna hit up my #1 source to grab any other future DLCs.  I'll probably stay away from any MP-only stuff since there's really not that much depth in the MP aspect.  After maxxing out 4 characters in the demo, I'm pretty much done testing out MP.  In fact, it felt like I played an extended trial of the BF3 Beta (and I despise BF3).  There were only two maps and pretty much going through 11 waves of enemies in an average time of 17-30 minutes (depending on difficulty and skill of other people) felt boring after a while.  Now I know there will be more maps available in the full game but I felt that the MP was a bit of a letdown.  Not to mention that the servers suck balls.  I probably spent more time trying to join a lobby than playing in a match.  It basically reinforced how I will tackle the game:  SP first, MP second (for maybe at least a week).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 07, 2012, 06:30:56 AM
Got my N7 Limited edition today.  Only cost $55 after trading in Dead Island and Dante's Inferno.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on March 08, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
So far I've put about 10 hours (well actually 9 actually playing + 1 idle) in and I'm pretty impressed.  Playing MP really gave me an edge in just jumping right into the game without struggling to find out what most of the controls are.  However, I still find myself using the "Tactical Mode" quite a bit despite not using it at all in MP.  Then again, I'm playing a Soldier class in SP while I've played Engineer, Sentinel, Vanguard, and Infiltrator in MP (basically it comes down to 5 guns vs. 2 guns).  Also, I guess it's the fact that I have to play with the a pair of NPC squadmates rather than 3 other players.  ME3 will definitely keep me busy for a long time.  It's gonna be "my own Skyrim" so to speak.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on March 09, 2012, 06:31:55 PM
Bought the collectors edition yesterday, first want to finish Syndicate (3 chapters to go), then w'll see.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on March 09, 2012, 07:32:26 PM
bought normal edition a few hours ago, cos i can't find a collectors edition, and hell if I'm gonna wait. (I'll just buy the CE later...)

Installed on XBOX and starting it up now. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 10, 2012, 06:50:53 AM
Completed the Prothean DLC Chapter.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on March 11, 2012, 07:57:09 AM
bought normal edition a few hours ago, cos i can't find a collectors edition, and hell if I'm gonna wait. (I'll just buy the CE later...)

Installed on XBOX and starting it up now. :thumbsup
Looks like I managed to grab the last CE copy around here, at least in the shops.
I first wanted to wait until the weekend as I had not pre-order it. Decided to try on thursday and actually had to pick it up in a different shop of the same chain!  :lol:
This weekend I did not see the CE displayed in any of the shops...

On Mars, ready for the first new mission!
I expect to take a bit longer then ME2 to play this, might even try an alternate character.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on March 11, 2012, 09:05:49 AM
Gotten into some of the missions and it just feels like old times.
I haven't played on the 360 for some time, but I got comfty with the controls straight away (which is normally a problem when I pause playing games a long time and play them again)

No spoilers, don't worry.
Question: I've done around 10 missions, and the war percentage is still stopped at 50%.
Anybody been able to move it yet? was it from doing a mass load of missions, or specific "big/important" missions.
Or does it have to do with those places on the map with the big squids? :roll:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Shin Asuka on March 12, 2012, 12:40:32 AM
Gotten into some of the missions and it just feels like old times.
I haven't played on the 360 for some time, but I got comfty with the controls straight away (which is normally a problem when I pause playing games a long time and play them again)

No spoilers, don't worry.
Question: I've done around 10 missions, and the war percentage is still stopped at 50%.
Anybody been able to move it yet? was it from doing a mass load of missions, or specific "big/important" missions.
Or does it have to do with those places on the map with the big squids? :roll:

You would have to play multiplayer to raise the war assets pass 50%. Playing only single player will do nothing.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on March 12, 2012, 07:17:20 PM
Completed the Prothean DLC Chapter.

Same here. It's only 10 or 15 minutes long and you just fight a couple waves of the usual Cerberus fodder. Don't buy the DLC unless you really want the Prothean character because the actual mission is not even close to worth the money, easily the worst in the whole game. If you have it on PC I heard you can unlock the character by removing a live of game code which is probably the way to go then you have the character (which is one of the better squad mates in the game) for free and don't have to pay 10 bucks for the crappy 'mission'. Even Zaeed's loyalty in ME2 was better and that was free.

Other than that the game is AMAZING so far. I'm 35 hours in and did the majority of the side missions, just starting the Priority Earth (which I think is the last mission)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 13, 2012, 12:47:58 AM
Anyone experiencing loading freezes on the XBox version?  I was one of the many people having to rebuild my character's appearance.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on March 13, 2012, 06:09:12 PM
^ No problems here (yet?) not with the imported character and not with the newly created one.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on March 13, 2012, 08:54:58 PM
ME3 is definitely longer than ME2.  I've put in around 27 hours of gameplay and I'm still about 75% complete.  For ME2, 27 hours is the amount of time I finished all the missions and assignments and then messed around waiting for ME3.  Expect maybe about 40 hours or so if you do everything in SP.  I'm doing a Renegade-heavy playthrough (I probably have 95% Renegade and 5% Paragon).  I don't know if I can say that Normal is "the new Veteran" but late in the game when things start to really take off, the enemies get much tougher and staying in cover is more important (even my squadmates have been dying like flies).

As for issues, the only thing I have a problem with is the performance.  You'd figure with the blend of low-res textures, there shouldn't be any lag.  Apparently there are moments when it lags although it's usually when it has to render large crowds of people or busted ship parts in space.  While I still wouldn't give ME3 a perfect score, it does feel like an 8.5 game.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on March 15, 2012, 01:32:47 AM
Ok, I just finished the game the first time through.  It took me around 33 hours of game time on Normal.  I'll probably have to say that this game is more of an 8.0 than 8.5.  The reason for this is due to the way the endings are set up.  I'm probably gonna take a break from ME3 for a little while (I've got finals next week) and then come back to it to do an NG+.  Right now, I feel a bit drained trying to comprehend how to acquire each ending.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on March 16, 2012, 06:25:55 AM
I think I can now safely move Mass Effect 3 into my top 5-10 games of all time. I was holding off because I had heard all the rumblings of people complaining about the ending but after beating it myself, I thought it was great. :O From what I understand I got the 'Best' ending Spoilers: convince Illusive man to kill himself, Anderson lives, destroy Reapers, Shepard breathes ect.. Took me a little over 36 hours first play through. Just filled with incredible moments and awe-inspiring scale. Not to mention a lot of really touching moments. I actually teared up a bit talking to Garrus during the last mission. :cry: I don't think that ever happened to me before in a game. I also liked how they touched on a lot of stuff from the books (like Kahlee helping on the intercom throughout the Grissom Academy mission was really cool). I romanced Liara again and that was done surprisingly well in 3. Oh yea I'm glad I told Kelly Chambers to change her identity, heard she gets killed if you don't :O (romanced her in ME2)

My Shepard:
(http://i.imgur.com/oNvGR.jpg)


Played as a Vanguard, mostly used M-27 Scimitar shotgun and the Spectre pistol with the scope mod. That seems to be an unstoppable set up. I'm doing a second play through on insanity now, hasn't been too bad so far, only died 20 times or so (mostly from enemies impeccable grenade throws). Finished up to the genophage stuff and now moving to the Geth Quarian arc. Dat Tuchanka missions. o_O I didn't know the Krogan history was so interesting.

I played enough multiplayer to get readiness up to 100% and it's pretty dang fun. Tried a Gold match today. I was N7 31 and everyone else was like 200+ :lol: I had a puny score but I held off the second wave single handedly after everyone else died. Then we failed wave 5 or 6 and I was the last survivor again. Was like half a second from completing the last terminal before I got overwhelmed and time ran out. One guy yelled at me to use rockets but I had already used them earlier. :C
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 19, 2012, 05:47:23 PM
Haven't got ME3 yet, plan to real soon. Just answer me this and no more.

Can you bang Jessica Chobot? A yes or no will suffice.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on March 19, 2012, 06:32:05 PM
^ I have the impression yes, it all depends on how you answer certain questions.
I think I blew her off early on, and now (17 hours of playtime in) she is not interested in me, or at least she doesn't request interviews in the captains cabin anymore. Maybe later on she will again?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on March 20, 2012, 05:49:36 AM
Short answer yes. Longer answer yes but it's not really worth it. You can also kick her off the ship. I didn't dare do it, seemed so mean. I definitely WILL do it on my renegade playthrough though. :twisted:

Completed the insanity run. Seemed super easy compared to ME1 & 2. The hardest parts weren't even any of the normal battles the part where you aim the homing lazer at the Reaper and marauder shields, the missile part I thought would be the hardest was a cake walk

Vanguard is so overpowering and so much fun with charge -> nova that I almost don't dare even try the other classes. Zero shifting across the battlefield smashing into unsuspecting dudes then exploding sending a pile of limp bodies flying 20 feet.... my poor enemies... tbh I was messing them up so bad that after a while I was starting to feel sorry for them. ;(
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 20, 2012, 07:44:20 AM
Ok you can. GOTY then.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on March 20, 2012, 10:49:32 PM
Since the game came with 2 days Live Gold, think i played 35hrs straight on MP (excluding eat,sleep,shower). got the galaxy thing up to 100% in a few hours. :roll:

Finished the campaign story just then. Maybe cos of all the fuss about how ppl think the ending is so bad , I actually thought it was ok.
Course, I thought the end missions of ME2 was much better, with all your battle-friends laying down their lives, and co-operating with their powers to get past each area. It just felt cool.
End missions of ME3 felt more like playing a few rounds of hoarde, then playing assassins creed scenes. :sweatdrop:
The 'special guest' missions were a lot of fun though, seeing all the past characters.

One thing that surprised me the most for ME3 was Liara. I had no interest with her character in ME1, but she felt much more strong and capable in ME3. :oops:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 21, 2012, 08:53:09 PM
Well the loud mouths of the internet got their wish in that Bioware are now looking into expanding and clarifying the ending. I've no idea how it ends (only got the game today) so I can't say how for sure. Really it's just shameful behaviour from these 'fans'. Their argument is that 'Well Bethesda did it for Fallout 3!!!' which is true, they did outright change the ending through the Broken Steel DLC. But in that case, they took a dumb ending and made it waaay worse.

*FALLOUT 3 ENDING SPOILER*
For those who've played it, you'll remember that pre DLC, you were asked to step into a hugely irradiated tanker and shut off a machine before it destroys the Wasteland, but killing you in the process. Except, if you had the mutant companion, you know straight away that everyone can be happy if you ask him, who's completely immune to radiation, to go in there and shut it down. Therefore you found the perfect way to beat the game by using your brain. Except, the mutant comes up with some bullshit about how he wouldn't want to deny you your destiny by going in there and turning it off. Bullshit.

Now in the Broken Steel DLC, if you do select the option to do it, he goes in and does it, which already feels rather dumb, but then you listen to the narrator afterwards and he outright calls your companion the true hero.


So yeh, that was a really dumb way of handling it, here's hoping ME doesn't do anything dumber than that. If fact I don't really want it to change at all. Bioware just dug themselves into a hole by caving into their selfish demands. I don't agree with a lot of endings to other forms of entertainment I've become engrossed in, like Lost or The Dark Tower, but I don't and would never even dream of sending out letters or emails to the creators demanding they change their minds just because I didn't like it.

The sense of entitlement that these loud mouths have is absolutely crazy. They forget that despite the marketing talk, it's really not 'their' story, it's a choose your own adventure story. A very good one, with a well realised universe with history and characters I'm fascinated with, but it's not as dear and as personal as other people believe. My worry is that this will put off anyone attempting something similar as this proves you can't be all things to all people and when you have an exceptionally vocal group on the Internet, you can't win.


In other news, I got the game at last. Initial impressions are pretty good. What's that council? You fear the Reapers are here? Oh shit, that's terrible. If only you had someone to warn you. Oh wait. I DID! 2 GAMES AGO!!! I wish a renegade option appeared at that point where Shepherd is like, 'I warned y'all but you're on your own now' and then took off in a jetpack. That would be the true ending.

Also, why are people just lazing about on the Citadel, more concerned about finding things? Aren't the Reapers meant to be the worst shit ever?

Also, if you don't mind having a noob on the team, hit me up with some multiplayer. You know you wanna.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: nimrod on March 22, 2012, 02:08:29 PM
It doenst sell very well in Japan  (http://www.cyberlulz.net/LULZ/108.png)
http://www.psu.com/Mass-Effect-3-cracks-Japanese-Top-20--a014763-p0.php (http://www.psu.com/Mass-Effect-3-cracks-Japanese-Top-20--a014763-p0.php)
BioWare RPG Mass Effect 3 has entered the Japanese software charts at no.20, with the PlayStation 3 version of the sci-fi sequel shifting approximately 8,142 copies.

#7. If I Were in a Sealed Room with a Girl I'd Probably XXX (D3, 3DS) 18,291 (NEW)  (http://www.cyberlulz.net/DOWANT/1.png)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on March 23, 2012, 07:21:57 PM
Just curious. Did anyone else think the Crucible looked like a huge microphone when it was being made, and was waiting for Shepard to sing the Reapers to death at the end of the game? :roll:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 24, 2012, 01:29:41 PM
FemShep Run Animation - Mass Effect 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye0Rl16elKo#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Scramasax on March 25, 2012, 06:11:45 PM
#7. If I Were in a Sealed Room with a Girl I'd Probably XXX (D3, 3DS) 18,291 (NEW)  (http://www.cyberlulz.net/DOWANT/1.png)

It probably has a better "ending"
If I were in a Sealed Room With a Girl I'd Probably (3DS) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oh5HfozN7M#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on March 25, 2012, 07:12:11 PM
Finished ME3 today in a last 6 hour marathon run (hey what are weekends for :))

[spoiler]
- Had to kill the elusive man myself, didn't get the option to have him kill himself, although it looked close.
- Killed the Reapers, lets see what this galaxy can do more this cycle...
[/spoiler]


I do not actually mind the ending, at least not the last part and how to get there.
Don't think I'll go multi-user with this, had a short look but judging by the video on Gamesport its just 'more of the same', and I had enough for now :)

I give ME2+3 a 5/5, this was something different and a lot of fun hours of gameplay.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 26, 2012, 04:56:26 AM
I beat it today also, with my Paragon that I used since ME1.  The ending was okay.  Not as good as ME2, my opinion.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on March 27, 2012, 08:41:27 AM
For me if I had to break it down it would be ME3 > ME1 > ME2.

1 was kind of a completely different animal than 2&3. It had the advantage of everything in the universe feeling so fresh and amazing and new and introducing the most memorable characters of the series. Also no global cool down so powers were crazy fun overpowered, gun cool down instead of ammo, a lot greater sense of traversal than the other 2 games, the most freedom in character customization, 3 standard dialog options instead of 2. I bought a 360 on impulse specifically for Mass Effect, so it will always hold a special place in my heart (although Bioshick was the first next gen game I bought a month or so before ME)

2 fixed a lot of the major issues. Technical stuff like the atrocious frame rate and texture pop in was improved leaps and bounds. The gun combat felt a lot better, a few memorable new crew mates. Looking back though it feels out of place compared to the other two in that it just seems unnecessary in the grand scheme.

3 you still had some of the annoyances brought over from 2. I don't know why they couldn't just do the elevators like they did in the first game, even if it's only on the Normandy and Citadel. It would be so simple and add a lot to the immersion. At least they went back to experience being doled out real time instead of after missions during a 'mission complete' screen. The scanning is still silly but it isn't as much busywork. You can do it all in a couple sessions maybe 20 minutes total (thank god since it made 2 a chore to replay). Ashley is still a moron. You would think she would stop being an idiot and trust Shepard being that he/she has been right time and time again. Javik should never have been DLC and it's a borderline crime to charge $10 for the content. Jeff from Giant Bomb for as much as I want to just strangle him sometimes for that negative nancy mode he has on games (I swear he can make great games sound depressing as hell) had the right idea that it should have been a playable flashback.

But man... I felt like it accomplished so much. The 3 elements of the game I was interested in, the Geth-Quarian conflict, the Genophage and the Reapers were the whole focus of the game. Not only that but they were all done the justice they deserved. All my favorite squad mates, Rex, Mordin, Garrus, Grunt ,Thane, Legion had moments and conversations that hit me to the core. You also had another step up in the gun combat. Enemy variety and AI felt like a HUGE step up from 2, but strangely it felt easier, especially on the higher level difficulties. Those layers of protection seemed to peel away much faster and there weren't any scenarios where I felt boned with no ammo or something else. The RPG elements also improved slightly. I liked the idea of weight with power cooldown penalties and bonuses. It's fun going in with just a pistol sometimes and wreaking havoc with drones and turrets if you play a engineer or zooming around hulk smashing all over the place as a vanguard. Weapon mods were a bit disappointing compared to what I had imagined. Pretty much identical to ME1 but you don't have to deal with inventory pile up. Multiplayer is surprisingly fun.

Anyhoo I have now beat the game 3 times :lol: did it with my engineer dude who was strictly renegade and had everyone die in 1&2. I got a kick out of the differences like Dr. Michelle from ME1 joining the ship instead of Dr. Chakwas. Also a couple people that I didn't even realize could die died to start off the last mission that didn't on my other playthroughs.

Now that the trilogy is complete I think a prequel is the next step.
(http://i.imgur.com/3GYPj.jpg)
Awesome :w00t:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on March 29, 2012, 12:31:01 AM
Ultimately it's no big deal, but all the disc swapping is odd considering that they didn't have this issue ini ME2.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on March 29, 2012, 10:40:28 AM
^Yeah, think I first needed to swap discs on my 3rd mission. :nervous
moreso since I installed both discs on my 360, still needed to do the swapping. Couldn't they just check if it's a ME3 disc...
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on March 31, 2012, 06:10:19 AM
Just finished my 2nd playthrough on Insanity a couple days ago and now I'm just messing around on MP until they release whatever DLC is supposed to "fix" the endings.  I got all of the achievements so far and I'm thinking Bioware really wanted people to focus on the story a lot more since the achievements were really easy to get.  My final achievement was "Overload Specialist" which I got after playing a handful of matches with my level 20 Turian Sentinel (I averaged about a couple dozen or so Overloads a match).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on April 07, 2012, 01:09:10 AM
http://kotaku.com/5899807/the-official-model-for-mass-effects-samara-dressed-up-as-samara (http://kotaku.com/5899807/the-official-model-for-mass-effects-samara-dressed-up-as-samara)

I just recruited her in 2! pretty cool :D
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on April 07, 2012, 08:12:08 AM
^ Cool indeed!

Now we need EDI from ME3 IRL!  :grin:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 07, 2012, 12:33:11 PM
^ Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica is just as good a place as any!

Here's my secret shame, I'm playing ME3 multiplayer more than single player at the minute. Just promoted my Vanguard to the single player campaign. Kinda funny how everyone in single player is like 'We're not ready, we have to prepare!' but my galatic readiness across all galaxies right now is about 90-95%. They're hella ready to fight! :lol: And because of the multiplayer, it's really easy to get achievements now, as you can mix and match between using different classes rather than having to get some through multiple single player playthroughs.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on April 07, 2012, 06:32:11 PM
^ I know, and her in the fighter pilot outfit was something to see, but I that was not ME3...  8)2
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on April 08, 2012, 01:41:01 AM

Here's my secret shame, I'm playing ME3 multiplayer more than single player at the minute. Just promoted my Vanguard to the single player campaign. Kinda funny how everyone in single player is like 'We're not ready, we have to prepare!' but my galatic readiness across all galaxies right now is about 90-95%. They're hella ready to fight! :lol: And because of the multiplayer, it's really easy to get achievements now, as you can mix and match between using different classes rather than having to get some through multiple single player playthroughs.

Same here.  I never thought I would spend a great amount of time on MP.  The fact that they're gonna be releasing some MP DLC very soon has me excited to try out the other races for each class (as well as the new map(s)).  I was pretty much done with SP after my 2nd playthrough due to the ending(s).  I just promoted all of my classes yesterday to get my N7 rank past 120 (it's around 200 right now).  However, it's been pretty grudgingly difficult at times to get through some Bronze and Silver matches since I mostly save up credits for the Premium Spectre Packs to unlock the rare loot rather than spend on a bunch of Recruit and Veteran packs to load up on equipment.  I also loved how the achievements could be unlocked with a mix of SP and MP.  It would take quite a few SP playthroughs to kill 5,000 enemies whereas in MP, it's only about 100 battles (more or less depending on skill).  That's why for the "Overload Specialist" achievement, I went into MP with a Turian Sentinel since it was a lot faster than starting another playthrough (it only took me maybe about a few hours of MP game time as opposed to maybe half a playthrough at 15 hours).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 08, 2012, 01:55:05 AM
I play through MP every so often, amazing how low your readiness drops each day you don't play it.  I do kinda hate prestiging my characters to zero out all their skills.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on April 08, 2012, 08:16:39 AM
If you're a hardcore gamer like some of the people I've seen online, you could "prestige" at least one character in a day (I actually did that with the Soldier class).  Otherwise, if you're pretty casual, it takes about a weekend to do it I think (I can go from level 1-14 after a handful of good matches with the 5% extra exp from max GR and some "assistance" from the Premium Spectre Packs).  But yeah, I think the GR drops maybe like 4-5% a day since I once went without playing ME3 for a few days and my GR dropped from 99-100% down to around 80-something%.  However, it does drop 1% within an hour which forces people to kinda play at least one match to upkeep the GR.  Some have said that the GR doesn't decrease if you do Origin in "Offline Mode" but I haven't really had the initiative to try it.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on April 11, 2012, 02:02:09 AM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/e8jxh4.jpg)
Ooo hey who's this?

(http://i40.tinypic.com/fwr62x.jpg)
Oh Commander Shepard! can you let me on your ship please?

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2u8ijh1.jpg)
...no

(http://i42.tinypic.com/20adu1g.jpg)
PLEEEAAAAAASEEE? :3

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2u8ijh1.jpg)
....

(http://i39.tinypic.com/3462gp3.jpg)
Who invited Snookie?

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on April 13, 2012, 04:59:29 AM
STOP CRASHING AND BEING BUGGY MULTIPLAYER FUUUU  :on voodoo:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 13, 2012, 05:42:44 AM
I unlocked the Harpoon Gun.  I wanted the Geth though.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on April 13, 2012, 07:55:03 AM
A Wesker - Legion Alliance (A DC Douglas Farewell) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj2BKTYbZjg#ws)

Voice Actor says goodbye to Legion & Wesker!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on April 14, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Time to play the first ME.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 14, 2012, 06:48:44 PM
STOP CRASHING AND BEING BUGGY MULTIPLAYER FUUUU  :on voodoo:

Never had that problem so far. The only real complaint I have with multiplayer is the lack of a mute player option. Which has led to one match with nothing but "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" from a person's mic the whole time.

The Resurgence pack is not now. Free too. Here's what to expect:

Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BasebmHiqIo#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on April 15, 2012, 02:47:06 AM
I unlocked the Harpoon Gun.  I wanted the Geth though.

I did too.  However, I find it as bad as Adrenaline Rush.  Honestly, the Javelin has a better firing rate and is a little more accurate.  As for the new characters from the pack, I've only unlocked the Krogan Battlemaster so far.  I guess if you're an expert Krogan player, then the Battlemaster makes one helluva Vanguard.  Otherwise, it's still as much cannon fodder as the Krogan Soldier is (especially on Silver and Gold).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on April 15, 2012, 05:29:15 AM
New maps AND Krogan Vanguard and Geth Infiltrator? ffffffffffffffff Kinda wish I kept the game now.

I did too.  However, I find it as bad as Adrenaline Rush.  Honestly, the Javelin has a better firing rate and is a little more accurate.  As for the new characters from the pack, I've only unlocked the Krogan Battlemaster so far.  I guess if you're an expert Krogan player, then the Battlemaster makes one helluva Vanguard.  Otherwise, it's still as much cannon fodder as the Krogan Soldier is (especially on Silver and Gold).

They may be cannon fodder but they are a lot of fun.  :D
Mass Effect 3 - Krogan Solder multiplayer gameplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDii-gU10k#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 15, 2012, 01:11:04 PM
I don't doubt that playing as a Krogan is fun, and I get the charge is a super useful move and very handy to have but seriously, I'm always pissed off when I see one in my team. Because in my experience, the Krogan players just charge around the battlefield straight into enemies and using this move. And for the vast majority of times the fucker ends up stealing my kills. But on top of it all, and the thing that annoys me most, is that when it comes to objective based rounds, they just don't even care and go for anywhere else but go for the objective. Incredibly annoying, especially if you're doing the objective about having to hold an area down on Silver difficulty and you've got 3 players hacking instead of 4, and the idiot inevitably rushes right into a large group and gets his ass killed. *sigh*
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on April 15, 2012, 01:37:28 PM
So I finished ME3 \o/ ..... now what the hell just happened?

Oh and about the crashing it's the PC version I'm playing, very buggy in multiplayer, single player too tends to crash
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on April 15, 2012, 06:37:33 PM
I don't doubt that playing as a Krogan is fun, and I get the charge is a super useful move and very handy to have but seriously, I'm always pissed off when I see one in my team. Because in my experience, the Krogan players just charge around the battlefield straight into enemies and using this move. And for the vast majority of times the fucker ends up stealing my kills. But on top of it all, and the thing that annoys me most, is that when it comes to objective based rounds, they just don't even care and go for anywhere else but go for the objective. Incredibly annoying, especially if you're doing the objective about having to hold an area down on Silver difficulty and you've got 3 players hacking instead of 4, and the idiot inevitably rushes right into a large group and gets his ass killed. *sigh*

Yeah, I've seen some Krogan players like that online.  Most of the time I don't even think about rezzing them unless I'm right next to them and there's no enemies within my "visual radius".  Otherwise, I stay focused on the objective and let the other guys rez them if they want.  As for playing Krogan myself, it probably is fun if I can get used to the lack of mobility.  Honestly, I could've avoided at least 50% of the deaths I incurred by ROLLING out of the way.  Nothing pisses me off like playing as a Krogan and TRYING to avoid a Phantom that moves towards you twice as fast as you move.

As for the technical issues of the game, I only crashed out of the game in SP twice (once on Eden Prime due to the consistent glitch involving the terminals and another time much later in the game).  But MP has so many issues it isn't funny.  I feel for the people who spam the hell out of Biotic Charge because they end up getting stuck.  It really pissed me off when it took the AI like 10 goddamn minutes to kill our surviving teammate because he was stuck after spamming Biotic Charge.  I literally wanted to leave the game and forfeit the exp and credits that were earned.  Also, the game suffers from horrible lag and god-awful "hit detection".  I could've gotten at least 5-10% more kills if it weren't for EA's shitty servers.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on April 15, 2012, 07:02:15 PM
Encountered my first SP glitch today, when trying to continue on with the quest to incriminate the Hanar diplomat, I activated the access from the Spectre office as I was told, but after searching all over the place I couldn't find any of the terminals. Turns out, it's a common bug, where terminals won't activate after doing that. There's been no other solution other than to reload a previous save (which I don't have) and no update for it either, so I have a broken quest in my journal. Great.

There looks to have been a scene cut with Ashley as well. Wonder why though, as it seems pretty insightful:

(http://thumbnails46.imagebam.com/18510/6a1a99185090085.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/6a1a99185090085)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: f3riedrice on April 29, 2012, 03:23:43 AM
I finished mass effect 3 today and i'm going to replay it again, but this time i'm going to romance ashley hehe. I accidently locked in with liara on my first playthrough. What I don't like about ME3 is that the default settings sorta suck..like everyone is dead or not there (jack, thane) didnt have my old games to import ):
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Ichigo_Pantsu on April 29, 2012, 09:31:35 AM
liara's love scene was kinda funny for me, seeing those blue auras...
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on April 29, 2012, 06:48:35 PM
27 Hours needed to save the galaxy! (w'll in ME 1 at least  :grin:)

Side missions got a little tedious and 'samo samo' in the end (building layout etc.), I seem to have done more then 80% of the content even before I started the two final mainline missions!
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on April 30, 2012, 06:29:26 AM
Yeah, if there was something I didn't like about ME1 it would be the layout of areas in fights. Basically straight paths made of lego bricks. :P
It only had minor improvements in ME2, while ME3 had much better improvements.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on May 03, 2012, 07:30:25 PM
Legion & Friends Short: The Rundown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hY8B7Gje4k#ws)


 XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 13, 2012, 01:46:27 PM
I go away from Mass Effect for 2 weeks any my Galactic Readiness rating drops from 100% to 62%. Fuck that.

Gamer Poop - Mass Effect 3 (#3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSawGT5bgdM#ws)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on May 14, 2012, 08:15:49 AM
lucky for you galactic readyness doesn't even really seem to do all that much XD

someone tried playing it at below the minimum and everything happened as usual
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 14, 2012, 03:30:20 PM
Well I'm not sure how far I am in the game *SPOILER* I just went through the Cerberus attack on the Citadel, which I don't think is that far, but the bar at the bottom is all the way maxed out. Everyone's like 'We gotta prepare for the Reapers!!' and I'm like, 'But I am ready!' XD
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 20, 2012, 12:34:27 PM
Gamer Poop - Mass Effect 3 (#4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCWBi_7lqp4#ws)

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on May 24, 2012, 11:51:14 PM
Still playing the game, I just can't figure out why everyone else in this damn universe is an idiot apart from myself.

"Hey the Reapers are coming, can you help?"
"Uh....nah. Tell you what, I'll help you if you go on this fetch quest for me."
"Well...we're facing total extinction but whatever"
*1 fetch quest later*
"Hey I brought this item/person back for you"
"That's great, but you should really go out and do this before we can help."
".....We're all gonna die. Is this really happening?"

I've been through this exact same scenario multiple times already across 2 games now. I've been right both times. You literally can't help me? I'll be honest, it's poor writing, I was hoping for more.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on May 25, 2012, 02:09:15 AM
It's really not THAT urgent though. The reapers take hundreds of years to take over and harvest a planet. When Javik was born the Protheans had already been at war with the Reapers for a hundred years. Plus some of the alien races seem to have their own interest other than helping earth (or don't believe there is a threat) until the reapers are on their homes doorstep. Which I suppose is another issue.  :eek:

I do agree people are idiots though, Ashley especially drives me nuts. I'M COMMANDER FUCKING SHEPARD GOD DAMMIT! Start doing what I tell you to do without constantly questioning me and stop trying to do things on your own when you only fuck up. :lol: Unless the indoctrination theory is true. In that case she was right all along...
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on June 23, 2012, 07:20:36 AM
Slowly playing with one character all the way thru from ME 1 and am now close to the last missions in ME3.
Just in time for EA to release the DLC with extended scenes of the end-play next week :)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on June 27, 2012, 11:52:13 AM
Downloading the extended ending. Needs another hour to finish... :banghead:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 27, 2012, 01:31:36 PM
I DL'd the extended ending, haven't played it yet.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on June 28, 2012, 08:43:20 PM
I've played and finished one of the new endings!!

*spoilers*

I think it does some things good, some things bad.

Also I think it may even break it's own ending, like the epilogue on the moon in the original version.

They may even have changed the ending mostly to open the ending up further to sequels, which is one of the bad things, I don't know.. sigh lol.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on June 28, 2012, 09:24:59 PM
I did too. Overall, I don't think the extended cut really added that much impact.
Leaving holes in the original endings let us imagine what happened/will happen.

*spoilers*
Starchild's extra script made him feel less god-like? more MS Word Binder Clip...
Slideshow of pics. pretty meh. Gave me the same feeling as Street Fighter IV's cool trailers vs the boring story pics.

I did synthesis again. I couldn't destroy the Geth, when I've been fighting so long to help them. And controlling a race just felt plain evil. Letting everyone evolve into better beings and creating peace felt like the right thing to do.
When I walked the plank, I did turn around and have a long moment wishing to shoot the damn kid, without knowing it would trigger the 4th ending. Lucky I didn't. I'd have to play again!
Showing everyone with evil-undead green glowing eyes was freakin scary.
One change I did like was seeing the ship all fixed and flying away. It had a great feeling of hope.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on June 30, 2012, 08:08:57 AM
Fisnished the full run thru of ME 1-3 yesterday, I now had actually the synthesis option which I choose this time.

The extra scenes with what happens afterwards where a nice touch.

Saw the other end-options on gamespot, don't think I'll try them unless if there is a sequal they have influence.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on July 13, 2012, 05:33:46 AM
Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Premiere Trailer -- San Diego Comic Con 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af6tA206Y6Q#ws)

Pretty cool looking, but since it's based around Vega, my least favorite ME character of all time, I'll pass.

I didn't even bother talking to him in 3 at all after he punched my femshep in the face, dick.  :lol:
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 13, 2012, 11:12:54 AM
Seems like ME3's multiplayer is kinda busted. I can't get into a single game at all. I'm thinking it might be because of this new DLC has been added with new weapons and maps and shit and because I don't have it I'm being excluded out. Happened to me in AC:Brotherhood and I hate it. I'm not paying money for your shitty DLC but why am I being punished for it?
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on July 14, 2012, 03:30:52 AM
Seems like ME3's multiplayer is kinda busted. I can't get into a single game at all. I'm thinking it might be because of this new DLC has been added with new weapons and maps and shit and because I don't have it I'm being excluded out. Happened to me in AC:Brotherhood and I hate it. I'm not paying money for your shitty DLC but why am I being punished for it?

Or it could be that EA's servers have gone to shit because of this weekend's challenge.  I'm trying to do people a favor by not playing ME3 at all any more.  Hell, after I installed the EC, now the game loads as slow (or even slower) than Windows Vista.  Who would've thought that adding 2 GB of extra shit for the endings would bog the game down this much?  I replayed the final stretch to get to the new Synthesis ending and then I watched the others on Youtube.  I've probably put in like 100+ hours in ME3 for both SP and MP and now I'm pretty much done playing (unless there's something worth playing for).
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 17, 2012, 01:37:52 AM
So I completed ME3, without the Extended Cut DLC. That was....unfortunate.

*SPOILERS*

I went for the Control ending. I didn't want Destroy cause it would kill the Geth who I fought to make an intelligent lifeform all on their own and Synthesis seemed to go against everything I was fighting for throughout the series. My Shepherd fought and championed for diversity and how it makes us all stronger as a result and so doing Synthesis to remove all of that and make everyone the same was wrong to me. With Control, my Shepherd died, calls off the Reaper threat for good and everyone goes on with their lives. But then it just goes on with stuff I didn't want (like the Mass Relays being destroyed) or just left huge questions over (the Normandy, the crew etc). That ending in general is just really bizarre. To have the big bad behind the whole series revealed to you in the last 10 mins of the game, telling you which ending to pick which raises questions and leaves plotholes is just poorly done.

Having seen the Extended Cut endings, I do feel they are better and give more closure. To me, having seen them all, my ending would be the Refusal ending. Yeh we would all die, but fuck it, we would die on our terms, knowing that in the end we died free because it's what we had all fought for all along. I just wish the actual ending for that was better, maybe showing people I know fight until the end, the Normany blowing up or something, rather than just a Liara voiceover. If you follow the Indoctrination theory though it looks like the Destroy ending is the best ending of all.


I'll write up a review at some point but yeh I wasn't really into ME3 in general. It did some things right, like the Genophage arc, but a lot of things just lazily written like the Rachni stuff. To me, the whole of ME3 is the ending to that series, not the last 15 mins. I enjoyed the series, would still recommend it to anyone, but I was disappointed in the end product. You could sense that the short development time affected the game, it was glitchy, buggy, fetch quests aplenty rather than genuinely interesting side missions, fewer dialogue options and what I consider to be a, mostly, lackluster conclusion with or without the extended DLC. At the end of the day, it is an ending to a video game, it's no big deal I applaud the series for what it has achieved and will look forward to the next installment and where it takes the series.

I still think Fallout 3's ending is worse.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on July 22, 2012, 12:09:10 AM
How Mass Effect 3's Quests work (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/120416.jpg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: frblckstr1 on July 22, 2012, 07:29:19 PM
^ :) yeah, a lot of them are of the 'sneaky overhear conversation' type
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on July 30, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
Finally unlocked the Krogan soldier in multiplayer and got the N7 Shadow
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on October 12, 2012, 05:53:30 AM
New Retaliation add-on adds The Collectors as new enemies, plus new environmental effects
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on October 12, 2012, 06:48:24 AM
Yeah, I remember playing a couple of matches vs. Cerberus and saw the Dragoon.  I love how some people were complaining that the Dragoon is too strong.  Of course it's too strong!  It's the effing Phoenix Adept that came with one of the MP add-ons!  When the Phoenix Adept first came out, all people would do is Lash the hell out of the enemies and now they can't handle the fact that the Dragoon does the same thing at close range.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on October 23, 2012, 04:00:01 AM
The Collectors are fucking hard to fight against.  I unlocked the Volus Engineer, pretty good support character
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on October 26, 2012, 07:02:58 AM
I couldn't find anywhere on the BSN to post this (too many fucking Tryhards) so I'll post it here.

What did one biotic ask another biotic?

"Do you even lift?"
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on October 28, 2012, 02:14:59 AM
Just noticed that the volus engineer melee is to go invisible.  The heavy melee lets him create an explosion.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: MrQRS on November 06, 2012, 05:46:13 PM
i still need to pick up ME3 i heard EA didnt deliver what they promise so i didnt get it but now its 20 bucks for new one so i might pick one up soon the game is pretty interesting play the demo for ME3 and decied to pick up the game
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: TeriyakiBoi on November 06, 2012, 11:01:00 PM
i still need to pick up ME3 i heard EA didnt deliver what they promise so i didnt get it but now its 20 bucks for new one so i might pick one up soon the game is pretty interesting play the demo for ME3 and decied to pick up the game

If you're gonna play it for the SP only, it's pretty much a 30-something-hour disappointment.  It's basically turned into an intergalactic CoD with MP which is the only thing (unfortunately) worth playing at this point.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: MrQRS on November 08, 2012, 11:27:03 AM
i still need to pick up ME3 i heard EA didnt deliver what they promise so i didnt get it but now its 20 bucks for new one so i might pick one up soon the game is pretty interesting play the demo for ME3 and decied to pick up the game

If you're gonna play it for the SP only, it's pretty much a 30-something-hour disappointment.  It's basically turned into an intergalactic CoD with MP which is the only thing (unfortunately) worth playing at this point.

the MP looks interesting so i plan on picking up a new one dont wanna play another extra 10 bucks for the pass used one are usually like 5 bucks off never buy any used games for EA
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 03, 2013, 10:49:28 PM
My new computer is here!! Which means I can continue ME2 finally! Actually I already have, and now all that's left to do is to begin the Suicide Mission...

Armour!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/t/jphip06084.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06084.jpg)

I never knew my Shepard has dimples! Seriously this is so much better than what I had before
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/t/jphip06085.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06085.jpg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 07, 2013, 04:41:57 PM
HA HA I BEAT MASS EFFECT 2. FUCK YOU, ILLUSIVE MAN. OR WHATEVER YOUR FACE IS..

Mordin died, but I don't know why. He wasn't given a special task, he wasn't with me at the final boss... Maybe I was just too slow and the game chose a random one to die?! I don't get it. If someone knows better, feel free to explain.

Anyway, damn I was nervous and shaking even if that was quite easy (I played on casual because DUH. I am not very good.)

..But I did have to change the difficulty of my ME1 playthrough with a male Shepard to normal because casual got too casual. And normal so far has felt like easy. But I'm worried that if I put it to hard, I'll screw myself over :D Yup yup...

I guess I'll continue the ME1 male Shep and start a new game with my other female Shepard on ME2, ...I also do have ME3 installed so dundundun.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on February 07, 2013, 10:52:48 PM
our femsheps have the same hair!!! actually they don't look too different from each other too :O

http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg (http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg)

apart from mine being TOTALLY EVIL~~

there's actually a formula for the me2 ending, I tried a couple of these out on replays of the ending!

http://i.stack.imgur.com/dILld.jpg (http://i.stack.imgur.com/dILld.jpg)

massive spoilers obviously, but if you've finished it, it's fine to read~
but be warned... yeah there's spoilers to what can possibly happen!!

also some of these might be impossible on your current playthru
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 08, 2013, 09:03:10 AM
Damn thanks! Of course I chose Garrus as my other team leader, he my bro whom I trust :heart: But uh.. I still don't understand why Mordin ended up dead. I don't know what those numbers mean at the end chart thing :/

Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: zoolander on February 09, 2013, 06:49:03 AM
Mordin is the most likely to die from what I remember especially if you don't give him a task. It's best to make him be the one to escort the crew or take him with you to face the boss since the squad mates you choose to do those things are guaranteed to survive. There are a lot of things that affect ME3 in Mordin's loyalty mission too.


our femsheps have the same hair!!! actually they don't look too different from each other too :O

http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg (http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg)
Oh man those facial cracks *shudder* I got that fixed asap on MacGyver shep (renegade). My female shep had that same hair as you guys but I changed it every game :lol: (ME1 - blond, ME2 - black, ME3 - Red)

(http://i.imgur.com/l5B8yARs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/l5B8yAR)
Looks kind of derpy here because of the shadow angle but she was probably as good looking as you could get in the default character creator.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: pikapikapika on February 09, 2013, 09:23:23 PM
Damn thanks! Of course I chose Garrus as my other team leader, he my bro whom I trust :heart: But uh.. I still don't understand why Mordin ended up dead. I don't know what those numbers mean at the end chart thing :/

Yea! Zoo is right, Mordin will die if anything goes wrong D:

http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg (http://i40.tinypic.com/qy6zyo.jpg)
Oh man those facial cracks *shudder* I got that fixed asap on MacGyver shep (renegade). My female shep had that same hair as you guys but I changed it every game :lol: (ME1 - blond, ME2 - black, ME3 - Red)
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WHAT ARE YOU SAYING ABOUT MY FACE
http://i41.tinypic.com/23saxvq.jpg (http://i41.tinypic.com/23saxvq.jpg)

I'll have you know the ladies love it!
http://i50.tinypic.com/9tzry9.jpg (http://i50.tinypic.com/9tzry9.jpg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 09, 2013, 09:32:45 PM
^ But that's the part I don't understand! As far as I know, nothing went wrong! :/ I guess if I'd sent Mordin as the escort I would've had everyone survive... Such BS, how could anyone predict that :P
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on February 10, 2013, 11:42:19 PM
Just beat Mass Effect 3. Tuffty's post is pretty much how I feel about it too.

For me it started going off the rails earlier though - around the time Lang shows up and the game starts trying to make Cerberus a threat by forcing you to act stupid in cut scenes. I was also annoyed the dialogue didn't really match the choice I selected a lot of the time.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Tuffty on February 11, 2013, 12:13:33 AM
Been thinking about what ME4 might be like and I think I've got a badass idea for it. Hear me out.

It's a reboot set many years after ME3, like hundreds of years later, where the galaxy is in a peaceful state. You play as a commander, tasked with exploring uncharted space, reaching out to new alien races or finding new planets as a means of the council expanding in the hopes of advancing further. Being in uncharted space gives the excuse of introducing new characters, new species, new weapons, new planets and even a new threat. A technologically advanced alien race that is dominating that galaxy. The story is of what it's like to have these characters and a crew of various alien races you already know of (Asari, Turian, Salarian etc) and have them all be in this fish out of water scenario where everything is new, the politics and history is all new and have them be caught up in the events as this galaxy is under war. You're commander of the best ship that they can find, a giant cruiser ship on a scale that is the same size as the Citadel. That can act as a hub world in between missions where you can wander around and communicate with your crew, go on side missions etc.

A prequel may tell a good story if done well, but to me it doesn't really generate much interest considering I know what state ME3 leaves the series in so it will always be in the back of my mind when I play it. I think a reboot is kinda necessary.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: thatonezombie on February 11, 2013, 03:13:16 AM
^ So you want Star Trek: TNG for ME4? I'm down.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: winner on February 11, 2013, 06:18:07 AM
Since I got the Synthesis ending, leaving everyone mellow with evil glowy eyes and lines all over their skin... it probably destroyed any way to make a sequel. :(

But wait... we can do one where Shepard achieved some kind of godhood in ME3.
Races begin to fight for reasons like "my glowy bush is better than your glowy bush". And Shepard is forced to pass judgement on which races can survive.
So if there's any chance for a sequel to continue such an ending...

It must be the end of the world universe! :lol:
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RdbZeOxL2o#)
OK all of that was a joke except the godhood bit. cos, you'know it'll be so much easier to program the game in mission-based chunks.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: Asmodai on February 13, 2013, 12:07:30 AM
Ordered a Commander Shepard Bishoujo Statue:

(http://biowarestore.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/t/etc-figure-me-koto-femshepstatue-full.jpg)

The hair color is right anyway.
Title: Re: Mass Effect
Post by: things on March 01, 2013, 05:57:59 AM
Ordered a Commander Shepard Bishoujo Statue:

(http://biowarestore.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/t/etc-figure-me-koto-femshepstatue-full.jpg)

The hair color is right anyway.

o wow i totally want this  :inlove: