Author Topic: Mass Effect (Read 114194 times)

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #200 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:48:14 PM »

Completed Lair of the Shadowbroker. It was okay, did enjoy the inside jokes throughout the game.

Tuffty · « **Reply #201 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.

Tuffty · « **Reply #202 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.

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!

Wish me luck, I wanna see us all make it!

Tuffty · « **Reply #203 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!

Tuffty · « **Reply #204 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

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shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #205 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:22:49 AM »

*ignoring the posts above for spoilers*

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.

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

Tuffty · « **Reply #206 on:** December 10, 2010, 01:03:09 PM »

Mass Effect 2 coming out next month for the PS3. 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.

Amplifier · « **Reply #207 on:** December 10, 2010, 04:10:44 PM »

Quote from: Tuffty on December 10, 2010, 01:03:09 PM

Mass Effect 2 coming out next month for the PS3. 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

Another link: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1139585p1.html

Amplifier · « **Reply #208 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.

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

Tuffty · « **Reply #209 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:38:37 AM »

Aw damn you! I was just gonna post this

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!

zoolander · « **Reply #210 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.

Tuffty · « **Reply #211 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:33:45 AM »

Quote from: zoolander on December 11, 2010, 02:47:54 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.

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.

Amplifier · « **Reply #212 on:** December 12, 2010, 03:35:05 AM »

I CAME

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #213 on:** December 18, 2010, 04:19:30 AM »

I wonder how the game would start if you got the BAD ENDING in ME2?

shadowstar · « **Reply #214 on:** December 18, 2010, 04:48:24 AM »

Quote from: Amplifier on December 12, 2010, 03:35:05 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

Tuffty · « **Reply #215 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.

shadowstar · « **Reply #216 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

Tuffty · « **Reply #217 on:** December 19, 2010, 06:29:46 PM »

Maybe...maybe not! It really is all down to him.

Tuffty · « **Reply #218 on:** January 03, 2011, 10:34:26 PM »

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RatBastich · « **Reply #219 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?