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Just completed the endgame. FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
I
had
lead
shit
making me 
but I loled when
God damnit. My most recent save is something like an hour and a half back.
want my achievement for nobody dying, but throughout the endgame Bioware is all like "You know this guy? He dies for no good reason." Through the biotic protection, I chose Miranda to cast with Samara and Jack to back me up. We get to the door, Jack gets eated. I was like "WTF I wasn't expecting that!" And I
chosen Grunt to
the alternate for that, and he died to a similar response. For the end-endgame, Miranda and my Solus homeboy both copped it too. I was also not expecting that, and I could do
-all about it. I wasn't expecting these deaths, and they just happened,
but I loled when
Mordin sang and implied I was hitting on him
I would like a way to check some statistics. e.g. Number of shots fired from X weapon, % accuracy, % headshots, number of times a particular biotic/tech/ability used, amount of time each squad member has spent out on missions. If this is actually in the game, please tell me where I can access it
Anyway I love this game. The gameplay gives me Deus Ex vibes.
Anyway I love this game. The gameplay gives me Deus Ex vibes.
EatChildren
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Mordin's loyalty quest was really good and helped develop him as a character much more than I expected. He's certainly one of the deeper characters in the game.
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b-but you play as a role. Female Shepard is one of the few video game characters that was actually compelled me to 'play the role' as opposed to 'BE THE GOOD GUY' or in a Bethesda game 'BE EVERYTHING'.
one of the highlights of the game for me so far.
yeah, there were some exceptional character moments in that one.EatChildren said:
one of the highlights of the game for me so far.
EatChildren said:
Yeah I thought so too. Which is why I like this game more than Mass Effect, the first one didn't hit home emotionally like mass effect 2. Take Tali's loyalty quest fro example then compare it to just getting data from the Geth in the first game, leagues apart in terms of story.
Future PhaZe
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Just beat the game...clocked in at 50 hours.
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I don't know what to say. ME1 was my most played game this gen by a wide margin and other than the first few tidbits I've been on a media blackout on this game for a while now. I've turned the channel when trailers were on TV and I've done everything in my power to remain spoiler free. It's definitely paid off. I was pleasantly surprised by so many things. I don't think there are many games that are even worth blacking out on but Mass Effect 3 is one of them. So much better when you just don't know shit. The wait will be just ridiculous though...good god.
I don't really even know where to begin. The combat is just such an improvement over the original. I've heard complaints about streamlining and I understand the opinions of people who want more of those ME1 roleplaying elements but I actually loved the way the game was changed here. Of course I'd love some explorable UCW's in ME3 and more weapons and options in general but the general setup here is pretty good imo.
Have there ever been characters so awesome in a game before? I mean how do you go about topping these characters? It's ridiculous how awesome they are. I went from
...that's how big of a change was made in terms of character development.
There is just so much here that I'd like to talk about but it'd take forever to type. Just a 10/10 game imo...not much more to say.
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I don't know what to say. ME1 was my most played game this gen by a wide margin and other than the first few tidbits I've been on a media blackout on this game for a while now. I've turned the channel when trailers were on TV and I've done everything in my power to remain spoiler free. It's definitely paid off. I was pleasantly surprised by so many things. I don't think there are many games that are even worth blacking out on but Mass Effect 3 is one of them. So much better when you just don't know shit. The wait will be just ridiculous though...good god.
I don't really even know where to begin. The combat is just such an improvement over the original. I've heard complaints about streamlining and I understand the opinions of people who want more of those ME1 roleplaying elements but I actually loved the way the game was changed here. Of course I'd love some explorable UCW's in ME3 and more weapons and options in general but the general setup here is pretty good imo.
Have there ever been characters so awesome in a game before? I mean how do you go about topping these characters? It's ridiculous how awesome they are. I went from
absolutely dreading using Tali and hating her character in Mass Effect to actually romancing her in ME2
There is just so much here that I'd like to talk about but it'd take forever to type. Just a 10/10 game imo...not much more to say.
I just bought this via GamersGate. It's my first time using that service, but it was cheaper than Steam (for non-UK Europe at least), and as it's a single player game I didn't mind too much if the service turned out faulty in some ways. But I didn't want to try Direct2Drive as I don't like their policy of requiring custom patches and shit like that (though I don't think it's an issue with this particular game). So far so good, downloading the game now but it's huge obviously so it will take a while. About 13 hours even, I only have a 2Mbit connection. I hope this game is worth it, I'm relatively spoiler free as well, not because I was on black out but because I sorta wasn't a BIG fan of the first game, but this seems to have enough improvements to give Bioware another chance (but never again, Bioware!)
It is funny that no one would confuse this with an RPG in what we usually take that term to mean, but you won't find many other games where you actually have such variable influence over the universe through the way you decide to roleplay your character.Himuro said:
I'd call it an RPG shooter for lack of anything that it really fits in with. Action adventure games to me imply something like Uncharted or 3D platformers.
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mineral gathering in ME3 should basically be peggle. make it happen.
FromTheFuture
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Hm, I just started ME2 just now. Someone in earlier in the thread said I could choose major ME1 plot lines if I lost my ME1 saves, but I don't see it anywhere?
CosmicGroinPull
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This game is awesome - and I don't know why, but I really enjoy mining. Also, really glad I can play it on PC at a silky smooth 60fps. On the downside, creepy uncanny valley and the hair is as ugly as ever (can't help its engine, I guess).
- and I don't know why, but I really enjoy mining. Also, really glad I can play it on PC at a silky smooth 60fps. On the downside, creepy uncanny valley and the hair is as ugly as ever (can't help its engine, I guess).Future PhaZe
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Himuro said:
Oh my god.
What the fuck?
Mass Effect 2 is about as close to roleplaying as it gets.
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i'm definitely in the 'ME2 is an RPG' camp.
not a traditional RPG, but certainly an RPG. if ME2 isn't a 'role-playing game', then I don't know what is. it might be the first of its kind (I wouldn't know), but there's certainly room in a genre as wide-reaching as 'RPG' for it.
not a traditional RPG, but certainly an RPG. if ME2 isn't a 'role-playing game', then I don't know what is. it might be the first of its kind (I wouldn't know), but there's certainly room in a genre as wide-reaching as 'RPG' for it.
FromTheFuture
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I see. Thanks.Agnates said:
Is it even worth looking into getting the save? Or should I just play the "standard" story line given?
deathberry
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Finished the game at 28+ hours. No side-quests, limited resource mining; just enough to upgrade the Normandy's defenses.
One question about the ending...
Besides that, I spent a long time thinking about the final decision in the game, and what implications it will this have on ME3. I chose
Also, I got the Paramour achievement after the ending when I decided to continue the game :lol Miranda was used, and after that I went to Tali, who wouldn't do it until I broke up with Miranda first! I thought Tali wouldn't know anything since she's 2 floors beneath Miranda
One question about the ending...
Jack had 'normal' loyalty after I gave preference to Miranda over her when they were arguing. In the final mission I chose everyone except Jack, and didn't see her in any of the cutscenes which required decisions to be made on the Collector's base. Why the hell did she die?! I made sure to choose anyone except her, so does she get auto chosen or something?
Besides that, I spent a long time thinking about the final decision in the game, and what implications it will this have on ME3. I chose
to blow that shit up, so Illusive Man's pissed, but atleast in ME3 he won't turn out to be one of the villains, thus saving me a facepalm
Also, I got the Paramour achievement after the ending when I decided to continue the game :lol Miranda was used, and after that I went to Tali, who wouldn't do it until I broke up with Miranda first! I thought Tali wouldn't know anything since she's 2 floors beneath Miranda
diss said:Well that's your opinion and your understanding of the term. It's not something I want to argue against
I am indifferent. A good game is a good game.
But I am a big fan of calling things what they are and ME2 is an RPG.
Up to you. I personally don't care, and don't even remember the choices I made to get the right save. It's not like the story was a masterpiece that immersed me in every way and now I'll not feel at home... If only. But I haven't played ME2 yet, just bought it.FromTheFuture said:
I have to agree it's ... where's the RPG? Even though I haven't finished it, I've pretty much felt this way from the first few hours. The level-up system is irrelevant, especially since you only get a fixed XP rate after missions, and random bits of XP from side-quests-- side-quests being the only RPG part of this game I believe, imo.Himuro said:
However, I would actually classify this game as third person shooter with sci-fi elements (of course), I dare say: I have compared this game to Uncharted (2) a few times because of how much shooting was going on--this probably also has to do with the fact that I'm an infiltrator--and the positive graphical improvements as well as lighting. Non-spoiler ...
Though I have to say I'm getting a little tired of the orange/purple/pink "five o'clock" dusk look in almost every planet :/
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only if it's played with sweeping synthsButane123 said:
Jooolieeezy
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The crappy thing about playing Mass Effect 2, is that waiting for Mass Effect 3 is gonna be a BITCH
Future PhaZe
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Thought I'd comment on the negative aspects of your analysis Himuro.
I turned my sound effects down and kept the music up. I'd agree for the most part . There were some great tracks in the game but I'd give the edge to ME1. Still a fun track, I just wondering if they were all used properly. I wouldn't be surprised if the soundtrack was actually better than I remember if I listen to it on its own.
I thought it was well done and should be even better in ME3. People have to remember that there weren't THAT many huge choices in ME1. There were a ton of smaller choices with people but did you really expect those to be touched on significantly? There were also decisions that will take longer to develop like
. I think we all would have loved a bit more depth here but Bioware can only do so much.
I pretty much agree with this. More interaction between party members would have been cool.
I would agree with this also though I didn't find it as cumbersome as most. I hate mining in general. I'd rather scan planets then go through the entire process of dropping my ship on an UCW and manually searching for minerals but a new idea really has to be gotten.
Himuro said:
I turned my sound effects down and kept the music up. I'd agree for the most part . There were some great tracks in the game but I'd give the edge to ME1. Still a fun track, I just wondering if they were all used properly. I wouldn't be surprised if the soundtrack was actually better than I remember if I listen to it on its own.
Himuro said:
I thought it was well done and should be even better in ME3. People have to remember that there weren't THAT many huge choices in ME1. There were a ton of smaller choices with people but did you really expect those to be touched on significantly? There were also decisions that will take longer to develop like
the Rachni, Williams/Kaidens involvement in ME3, and further differences with your council choice
Himuro said:
I pretty much agree with this. More interaction between party members would have been cool.
Himuro said:
I would agree with this also though I didn't find it as cumbersome as most. I hate mining in general. I'd rather scan planets then go through the entire process of dropping my ship on an UCW and manually searching for minerals but a new idea really has to be gotten.
ThusZarathustra
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Nah, EA and Bioware have plenty of DLC planned to fill the gap. There'll be a trickle of small stuff and at least one large ME2->ME3 story-pack. Count on it.Jooolieeezy said:
Actually, that just proves you point now I think more on it ...
Himuro said:
I don't know if that qualifies as "dialogue". Sure, it's functionally equivalent to what you get from interacting with NPCs in some RPGS (certain FF games), but...it also doesn't fit the actual definition of "dialogue" very well. More like, "cutscene", or in the case of Uncharted, simply "voice acting". Civ 2 had dialogue when you put it that way.
Dialogue trees are so closely associated with WRPGs that they can be considered an RPG element.
Are they action adventure games? Is Mass Effect an RPG that plays like an action adventure game?
?? Really? Now I've gotta go check this outTrouble said:
Why is it that in the restrooms on crew deck the shower heads are arranged so that you're facing two other guys while you lather up? Also I find it amusing that they bothered to install a tiny screen between toilet bowls but someone coming through the door is going to get a frontal view of you taking a shit
Jooolieeezy
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ThusZarathustra said:
LOL, see? But, yeah, there should be plenty of DLC and more playthroughs on ME1 and ME2 to fill the void until ME3 comes out.. I'm hoping within a year and a half, two or three is just too long
Jooolieeezy
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diss said:?? Really? Now I've gotta go check this out
Why is it that in the restrooms on crew deck the shower heads are arranged so that... you'd be facing two other guys while you lather up.
I love how if you walk into the Women's restroom, EDI tells you that you're in the wrong one. :lol :lol
KuwabaraTheMan
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Man, Kelly is a lying bitch. I walked past her and she said I had unread messages, but I went to my terminal and there were none. She's getting left behind at the next Blue Suns hideout I find.
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