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Snippet of
awkward & hilarious romance dialogue.
Heading to
right now. Didn't even get to finish recruiting people before they forced me into the mission.
Garrus's
Garrus: It'll be either a night to treasure, or a horrible interspecies-awkwardness thing.
Garrus: You know me. I always like to savor the last shot before popping the heat sink. ....Wait. That metaphor just went somewhere horrible.
Shepard: I'll talk to you later, Garrus.
Garrus: Right. 'Cause I'm in a great place to optimize firing algorithms right now.
Garrus: You know me. I always like to savor the last shot before popping the heat sink. ....Wait. That metaphor just went somewhere horrible.
Shepard: I'll talk to you later, Garrus.
Garrus: Right. 'Cause I'm in a great place to optimize firing algorithms right now.
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the Collector's Ship
So...My crew is talking about
that sounds like endgame talk, but I'm only 12 hours in? Does
or does it just open up a new set of missions?
I still have Samara left to recruit and some loyalty missions left, should I do those first?
getting the IFF and going through the Omega 4 Relay
getting the IFF take me to the endgame?
I still have Samara left to recruit and some loyalty missions left, should I do those first?
yeah butMacmanus said:Well it is a role playing game. It's only stupid to you because it falls outside the role that you are personally choosing to play. Some of us are trying to play misogynistic assholes that fuck shit up. Punching her seems in line with that.
she is a reporter and probably wanted you to hit her.
I NEED SCISSORS
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What is the outlook for the Cerberus Network? Anything more in the pipeline after the Hammerhead DLC? For a free service it's pretty damn excellent so far.
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the scanning is so much nicer with the faster moving upgrade.
Damnit, having Grunt on my squad and listening to him in a battle is perfect - whether it's him critisizing the enemy, or making that dry evil laugh when of them gets killed - it makes me want to keep him on the squad every single battle!
And again, the cutscenes and conversation bits are so damn well done, and go out of the way to show what a visual masterpiece the game is, and how detailed and good the characters look, especially with the close-ups like I just had with Miranda, Grunt and my Shepard. Really nice when Shepard is talking and every now and then you see one of your squad mates over your shoulder, or the camera switches over to them paying attention to the conversation, etc.
They really outdid themselves with this game.
And again, the cutscenes and conversation bits are so damn well done, and go out of the way to show what a visual masterpiece the game is, and how detailed and good the characters look, especially with the close-ups like I just had with Miranda, Grunt and my Shepard. Really nice when Shepard is talking and every now and then you see one of your squad mates over your shoulder, or the camera switches over to them paying attention to the conversation, etc.
They really outdid themselves with this game.
speculawyer
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It would blow my mind playing any Mass Effect with a male character. It's awesome they give the choice and that people can have totally different vibes playing.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Macmanus said:
I just think the Paragon choice is so much better.
You pretty much beat her at her own game and leave her speechless.
Looks like its time for me to happily eat some motherfucking crow! Mmm, tasty! Pretty much every issue I previously had that Ive brought up in this thread has just been alleviated. Its amazing what finally have a solid 6 hour session can do, and its amazing how much of a difference gaining 3-4 levels can make to letting my vanguard get his balls back. I finally feel like the badass I once was in the first game. And it feels so. fucking. good. I can now join in on the love, since the game obviously blows the first out of the water in all the areas I wasnt bitching about before tonight's revelations.
I did Zaeeds loyalty quest, and recruited Jack and Grunt, did some anomaly sidequests tonight. I just reached
before calling it a day.
Randomness:
- vanguard is rocking out now. Pull is fucking great once its been levelled up some, and cryo rounds are badass. Im generally using Jack and Miranda for my squadmates.
- man, the Citadel has been gutted. With that said, I still cant get over how much better the graphics are in ME2. Its a quantum leap over the first game. The nightclubs especially ooze atmosphere. Sooooo good.
- the advertisements in the Wards had me rolling. Elcor Hamlet and the one where the Asari is trying to sell you burial robes :lol :lol
- Zaeeds loyalty quest was fucking awesome. The planet and the music totally had a Virmire vibe, and since that was my favourite mission in the first game, I was smiling throughout. Really awesome renegade choice in this one too.
- I really like Jack, which is dumbfounding, since I was sure I was going to hate her from all the promo material. Shes actually a pretty damned intriguing character.
- Jack is also a ridiculously easy lay :lol :lol Not an hour after recruiting her I was shagging her in the cargo bay. I guess she couldnt resist my renegade pricks renegade prick. Is she a love interest, or is it just casual?
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- Damnnnn, ME2 is going to SAIL past ME1 in terms of length. Ive now played 11.5 hours, and Im still on Disc 1. For comparative purposes, I beat ME1 the first time in 16 hours. ME2 is looking to be probably a 30+ hour experience for me.
Game of the Forever train is back on track! Choo choo!
I did Zaeeds loyalty quest, and recruited Jack and Grunt, did some anomaly sidequests tonight. I just reached
Horizon
Randomness:
- vanguard is rocking out now. Pull is fucking great once its been levelled up some, and cryo rounds are badass. Im generally using Jack and Miranda for my squadmates.
- man, the Citadel has been gutted. With that said, I still cant get over how much better the graphics are in ME2. Its a quantum leap over the first game. The nightclubs especially ooze atmosphere. Sooooo good.
- the advertisements in the Wards had me rolling. Elcor Hamlet and the one where the Asari is trying to sell you burial robes :lol :lol
- Zaeeds loyalty quest was fucking awesome. The planet and the music totally had a Virmire vibe, and since that was my favourite mission in the first game, I was smiling throughout. Really awesome renegade choice in this one too.
- I really like Jack, which is dumbfounding, since I was sure I was going to hate her from all the promo material. Shes actually a pretty damned intriguing character.
- Jack is also a ridiculously easy lay :lol :lol Not an hour after recruiting her I was shagging her in the cargo bay. I guess she couldnt resist my renegade pricks renegade prick. Is she a love interest, or is it just casual?
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Ashley
- Damnnnn, ME2 is going to SAIL past ME1 in terms of length. Ive now played 11.5 hours, and Im still on Disc 1. For comparative purposes, I beat ME1 the first time in 16 hours. ME2 is looking to be probably a 30+ hour experience for me.
Game of the Forever train is back on track! Choo choo!
Yes this has happened to me a few times. Freaking annoying when I just killed a wave of impossible to kill enemies., then I'm stuck airwalking.zombieshavebrains said:
Warning: do not think that quick-saving, then reloading will fix it.
I'm playing an Engineer on Hardcore, for my first play through. It's awesome.Dresden said:
Upgrade to Combat Drone ASAP. That thing will always come through when you're getting swamped.
Engineer 4 life.
Macmanus
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KuwabaraTheMan said:
But how is that better if I'm trying to avoid being a paragon?
I'm honestly not trying to be a dick here, but do some of you people not understand the whole role playing aspect of role playing? The tangible reward might be superior for out foxing her at her own game, but I'm seeking a specific narrative.
Decking
KuwabaraTheMan
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Macmanus said:
Yeah, I get that. I was just commenting on what I personally felt. Obviously the point of the game is to play it however you see fit. I didn't mean to come off otherwise. I was just saying what I personally felt about that scenario.
MegaKungFuRadio
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ergo said:
Do you mean the loadouts or the weapon wheel?
If you mean switching weapons with the wheel on console, you can hold X to switch to your previous weapon. Barring ammo constraints, I find myself only switching between two weapons anyway.
Infiltrators are a joke. The game is a breeze even on Insanity thanks to the Incisor. I'm cruising through combat my Vanguard had trouble with on Veteran, and that character had a two level advantage over this one. It certainly helps that I know exactly how the game's combat mechanics work now as opposed to trying to use powers like I did in Mass Effect. Getting Zaeed right off the bat and using him during the Mordin recruitment instead of Jacob helps too.
JordoftheDead
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Sorry if this has been answered, but if I find the IFF and initiate endgame can I go back and complete all of the sidequests that I left? If you can, does it count as after endgame or is it like Dragon Age where it takes place before endgame in the timeline?
MegaKungFuRadio
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Cep said:
Yeah, by description they certainly seemed that way, but you can never really be sure until you play it.
Ugh, you would think that having finished the game once already and knowing there isn't enough money to buy all the upgrades, I'd be a bit more judicious with my spending. But no, I just bought stupid decoration and the somewhat pointless Hacking Module again.
Macmanus said:
Sniping is incredibly easy as an Infiltrator. They slow down time by 60% for a little over 2 seconds when they zoom. Most of the toughest enemies in the game have a layer of armor which Sniper Rifles and pistols rip right through. Oh, and they can fucking turn invisible!
Sentinels have the best selection of abilities to remove Barriers, Armor, and Shields to open up enemies for other attacks. Their tech armor also makes them crazy hard to kill.
A lot of this stuff won't matter at difficulties below Hardcore--when almost all enemies have a barrier, shield, or armor--and Insanity--when some enemies actually regenerate health.
I think I must be too renegade or something - my ENTIRE crew, outside of Jack (who is only with me for my body) is giving me the cold shoulder :lol Miranda has work to do, Grunt cant be bothered, Zaeed doesnt have the capability, Jacob doesnt wanna "force" these talks, Garrus is calibrating shit, Mordin is busy with science :lol
Two questions:
- where the fuck is Conrad "the fan" Verner in ME2?
- where does the Rachni Queen decision come into play?
Two questions:
- where the fuck is Conrad "the fan" Verner in ME2?
- where does the Rachni Queen decision come into play?
JordoftheDead
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LiK said:
Ah thanks.
So does it take place after ending or do a DA?
JordoftheDead
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Solo said:
Did the Asari speak to you on Illium? Wait, I think it's Illium... where Liana is
JordoftheDead
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LiK said:
Excellent. Thanks heaps. Love the avatar BTW, the
Tali loyalty mission
F*cking great game.
I was wondering how close I am to the end.
I just recruited Tali, still have Thane and Samara to recruit, and I just got a call from Illusive Man for a mission to
I've put about 20 hours into it. Any idea how far I am as far as main story goes?
I just recruited Tali, still have Thane and Samara to recruit, and I just got a call from Illusive Man for a mission to
investigate a Collector ship that was shot down by a Turian patrol or something like.
I've put about 20 hours into it. Any idea how far I am as far as main story goes?
JordoftheDead said:Excellent. Thanks heaps. Love the avatar BTW, thehas probably been my favourite part of the game.Tali loyalty mission
F*cking great game.
yea, glad to finally see what the
migrant fleet
Strider2K99 said:
don't worry, keep recruiting and do the rest of the loyalty missions first
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