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[SnakeXs]

Found it! Check your PM.

You are a scholar and a gentlemen. Many thanks.

 

[EatChildren]

The only thing I need is the Incisor Rifle. If only there was a way, but being Digital Exclusive dont see it happening.

 

[Arjen]

Do you get to keep all of your upgrades and armor pieces? Because otherwise, that would complete negate the the point of having a New Game +. Having to search every corner on each mission is something I'd want to be able to avoid on second playthroughs.

As far as i can remember, you keep your armor pieces but you lose your upgrades.

 

[djtiesto]

No, no, no. The Shadow Broker is going to be Maranda's father.

This makes absolute perfect sense...

also what's with all the characters with daddy issues in this game (or family issues in general)? Made me feel like I was playing FFX again

 

[ToyMachine228]

What is the Mass Effect 2 Dr Pepper content? And yeah, if

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Miranda's father was the Shadow Broker that'd be cool.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

No, no, no. The Shadow Broker is going to be Maranda's father.

Out of all the usual suspects this one seems the most likely imo.

 

[diztrukted]

Out of all the usual suspects this one seems the most likely imo.

having beaten the game already, why haven't gone more into Miranda's father? There's that one mission

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where you have to save miranda's sister/clone?

but still nothing about her father

 

[Killthee]

What is the Mass Effect 2 Dr Pepper content?

Two helmets and a visor.

 

[EatChildren]

What is the Mass Effect 2 Dr Pepper content? And yeah, if

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Miranda's father was the Shadow Broker that'd be cool.

Three items of headgear. You're supposed to buy Dr. Pepper and get promotional codes and other such bullshit, but alternatively you can do this;

EA/Bioware and Dr. Pepper recently teamed up for a Mass Effect 2 promotion that provides drinkers of the soda the chance to win three DLC items for use in the new game. Those living outside the United States are sadly ineligible for the promotion, and players who just don’t drink the stuff may simply be out of luck.

As it turns out, I have good news. The keys provided in the promotion are completely static and reusable.

The codes are as follows:

CBEEAAA41NWH
CBEEAAAE4L9N
CBEEAAAFQG9J
CBEEAAAE98ZV

To apply these codes to your EA account and redeem the Mass Effect 2 DLC items, simply create an account on Dr Pepper’s Promotion website, fill in whatever fake details you please and simply use an @mailinator.com address for the e-mail field. The site will never ask you to confirm your e-mail address. Once you’ve logged in, simply enter the promotional code and pick “No Purchase” for each of the three fields.

When you’re done, just hit the button to redeem the DLC and log in with your real EA account details, select Mass Effect 2 from the list of games, and finalize your selection.

To redeem the remaining two items, simply repeat the process with a different code and e-mail address for your new DrPepper account, always logging back into your real EA account at the end to claim your item.

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[TheFightingFish]

Alright, my friend and I finally traded off games for a bit (AC2 / ME2) so I'm just about the dig into Mass Effect 2. To start things off I brought in my ME1 character (female/renegade) and started playing the first hour or so with her. But having done that I'm confronted by a bit of a hesitation as to if I should keep playing with her or fire up a new character. For the ending of ME1 I took the option to destroy the council and coupling that with working for Cerebus I'm kinda put out by playing my pro-human jerk character. So I'm kinda considering starting from scratch as a goody two-shoes male character (plus I could hit on Tali then, which sounds amusing). I know that there is no right answer to this, but for folks who've played though as both Paragon and Renegade focused do you have one or another that you'd recommend for a first playthough?

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Alright, my friend and I finally traded off games for a bit (AC2 / ME2) so I'm just about the dig into Mass Effect 2. To start things off I brought in my ME1 character (female/renegade) and started playing the first hour or so with her. But having done that I'm confronted by a bit of a hesitation as to if I should keep playing with her or fire up a new character. For the ending of ME1 I took the option to destroy the council and coupling that with working for Cerebus I'm kinda put out by playing my pro-human jerk character. So I'm kinda considering starting from scratch as a goody two-shoes male character (plus I could hit on Tali then, which sounds amusing). I know that there is no right answer to this, but for folks who've played though as both Paragon and Renegade focused do you have one or another that you'd recommend for a first playthough?

I did the same thing as you, I was a renegade who was pretty damn evil. I killed the council and placed Udina as the head honcho. I played through anyway, but I'll be playing through again with my Paragon from ME. I'd be playing right now if FF XIII wasn't about to show up.

 

[TheFightingFish]

I did the same thing as you, I was a renegade who was pretty damn evil. I killed the council and placed Udina as the head honcho. I played through anyway, but I'll be playing through again with my Paragon from ME. I'd be playing right now if FF XIII wasn't about to show up.

Heh, I just might not have it in myself to be such a stone cold killer anymore. I tried to do the same character in Dragon Age (evilish female) and ended up just being a vaguely sarcastic do-gooder. Nothing quite like the imaginary disapproval of creepy uncanny valley video game character to make you feel bad about your actions.

Maybe I can save that character for a possible second playthough later.

 

[Gestahl]

New heavy weapon for download, the Cerberus Arc Projector or whatever it's called.

 

[Skilotonn]

New heavy weapon for download, the Cerberus Arc Projector or whatever it's called.

So that was the surprise for today for their Twitter - niiiiiiiiiiiiice!

Surprise DLC on the same day is always good news - going to turn the 360 on in a bit!

 

[Gestahl]

I think I might've saw a picture of some new helmetless armor too so that might be coming up a week or two along with the Hammerhead stuff.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Heh, I just might not have it in myself to be such a stone cold killer anymore. I tried to do the same character in Dragon Age (evilish female) and ended up just being a vaguely sarcastic do-gooder. Nothing quite like the imaginary disapproval of creepy uncanny valley video game character to make you feel bad about your actions.

Maybe I can save that character for a possible second playthough later.

Oh I've totally got it in me. Off with their head!

 

[Sir Garbageman]

New heavy weapon for download, the Cerberus Arc Projector or whatever it's called.

Sweet. Can't go wrong with more free DLC.

 

[Trojita]

I'm playing as a Vanguard

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What should I pick as the optional weapon/weapon ability? I was thinking about getting Assault Rifle training but the claymore is kind of enticing as well.

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Also I'm still recruiting people and doing the loyalty quests. Does going to that Collector Ship where you get the above options exclude you from doing something in the game later such as having enough time to get all of the quests and conversations done with each team member?

 

[GuardianE]

I'm playing as a Vanguard

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What should I pick as the optional weapon/weapon ability? I was thinking about getting Assault Rifle training but the claymore is kind of enticing as well.

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Also I'm still recruiting people and doing the loyalty quests. Does going to that Collector Ship where you get the above options exclude you from doing something in the game later such as having enough time to get all of the quests and conversations done with each team member?

Claymore. Don't pussy out.

For a bonus skill, I'd go with either Tungsten Rounds or Heavy Reave.

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No, it doesn't. But pursuing the next main story mission will, so plan accordingly

 

[Zen]

You have to be a talirotica author.

The Shadow Broker is the Ploban Jupiter Brain.

I had to re-read your post three times because I just couldn't understand what the word 'talirotica' meant. It's like my brain was trying to protect me from myself. :lol

 

[FrankT]

Exclusive Hammerhead Gameplay HD

Looks like extended Gametrailers TV footage. I really hope BioWare can deliver this one on time.

Have they said the pricing and timing on this yet?

 

[Peff]

Have they said the pricing and timing on this yet?

Zero Allards/$/€, later this month.

 

[FrankT]

Zero Allards/$/€, later this month.

Just keeps getting better and better.

 

[steadfast]

Free for Cerberus Network folk, that is.

 

[MirageDwarf]

Got all achievements. If it weren't for planet scanning, Mass Effect 2 would have been second game for me with 100% completion. Not gonna bother with Insanity.

Free DLC so far is not that meaty but it is decent. Usually other developers charge for this shit. I hope BioWare doesn't screw us like Criterion did with Burnout Paradise (those paid car add-ons). Paid DLC better be really good.

 

[Doodis]

Got all achievements. Not gonna bother with Insanity.

Well, by this measurement, I've gotten all the achievements in every game I've played.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Well, by this measurement, I've gotten all the achievements in every game I've played.

:lol

Shit, same here! Awesome!!

 

[mujun]

Got all achievements. If it weren't for planet scanning, Mass Effect 2 would have been second game for me with 100% completion. Not gonna bother with Insanity.

Free DLC so far is not that meaty but it is decent. Usually other developers charge for this shit. I hope BioWare doesn't screw us like Criterion did with Burnout Paradise (those paid car add-ons). Paid DLC better be really good.

I didn't need to very much scanning at all to get through Insanity. Play as a soldier and choose reave as your bonus skill.

Spend all your resources on upgrading your two most useful weapons and your health/shielding. You start with a bunch of resources and cash with new game+.

 

[FrankT]

Free for Cerberus Network folk, that is.

Day 1 of course.

 

[WanderingWind]

So, after playing some of FFXIII, I have to say, I take back everything bad I ever said about the lack of exploration in ME2. This is like Morrowind compared to that corridor "RPG"

But, to stay more on topic, any word on the expansions besides that they exist?

 

[ChoklitReign]

I'm playing as a Vanguard

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What should I pick as the optional weapon/weapon ability? I was thinking about getting Assault Rifle training but the claymore is kind of enticing as well.

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Also I'm still recruiting people and doing the loyalty quests. Does going to that Collector Ship where you get the above options exclude you from doing something in the game later such as having enough time to get all of the quests and conversations done with each team member?

I chose the AR and I'm kicking ass on Hardcore.

 

[SnakeXs]

I'm playing as a Vanguard

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What should I pick as the optional weapon/weapon ability? I was thinking about getting Assault Rifle training but the claymore is kind of enticing as well.

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Also I'm still recruiting people and doing the loyalty quests. Does going to that Collector Ship where you get the above options exclude you from doing something in the game later such as having enough time to get all of the quests and conversations done with each team member?

I adored the shotgun. It's not good in swarms or in a panic, but eyeing an enemy, charging him with the slow down, and blasting him never got old. Mmm.

 

[witness]

Okay that new Arc heavy weapon is awesome!

 

[EatChildren]

But, to stay more on topic, any word on the expansions besides that they exist?

The new Arc heavy weapon hit today, and the Hammerhead pack will hit at the end of the month.

 

[Arde5643]

You guys gotta read this - one of the rare good things coming out of the official forums:

Adventures of Ugly Shepard

 

[Skilotonn]

I really love the Arc Projector weapon - perfect for armored crowds on Insanity - one zap and everyone loses their armor...

 

[Gino]

So I just beat the game and had some folks die... I'm gonna play through the ending agian I think.

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I have loyalty for all my characters but for some reason when I chose Legion to hack the doors and thane to distract on the second part they both died .... Guess I'm going to go back and use Tali to hack and Garrus to Distract.

I like legion a lot and was sad when he died, I don't care as much about thane but I wouldn't mind him being around for ME 3

 

[markatisu]

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I have loyalty for all my characters but for some reason when I chose Legion to hack the doors and thane to distract on the second part they both died .... Guess I'm going to go back and use Tali to hack and Garrus to Distract.

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Legion is fine at hacking, he needs better protection so put Garrus to Distract and you should be OK. Make double sure you take out the sniper before opening that last door. Tali will work to hack as well but there is nothing wrong with Legion. I use Tali to escort the Dr and crew back to the ship in the next event

 

[djtiesto]

I imported a Lv 50 save from the first game, and am planning on doing all the game's missions (so far, did every loyalty mission, and am doing the last few N7 missions now). At level 25 or so, my question is... is it possible to hit Lv 30 on a first playthrough, if you do everything in the game? (Normal mode) I hear you can't...

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

I imported a Lv 50 save from the first game, and am planning on doing all the game's missions (so far, did every loyalty mission, and am doing the last few N7 missions now). At level 25 or so, my question is... is it possible to hit Lv 30 on a first playthrough, if you do everything in the game? (Normal mode) I hear you can't...

Where are you at this point?

I think it's only possible to hit level 30 in one playthrough if the imported character is a level 60 since you start at level 5 instead of 3.

 

[GuardianE]

I imported a Lv 50 save from the first game, and am planning on doing all the game's missions (so far, did every loyalty mission, and am doing the last few N7 missions now). At level 25 or so, my question is... is it possible to hit Lv 30 on a first playthrough, if you do everything in the game? (Normal mode) I hear you can't...

Pretty sure you can get really close, but you won't reach level 30 unless you bring in a level 60. When they release some Hammerhead missions, it's possible.

Once you get the End story achievement, you get a +25% experience bonus that applies to all playthroughs. You may wish you actually NOT do some of the UNC quests until after beating the main story so you can get the bonus exp.

 

[djtiesto]

Where are you at this point?

I think it's only possible to hit level 30 in one playthrough if the imported character is a level 60 since you start at level 5 instead of 3.

About to go on the IFF mission, I think I have about 5 or so N7 missions to go though, and I've completed all the sidequests in Tuchanka/Citadel/Normandy/Omega/Ilium.

Pretty sure you can get really close, but you won't reach level 30 unless you bring in a level 60. When they release some Hammerhead missions, it's possible.

Once you get the End story achievement, you get a +25% experience bonus that applies to all playthroughs. You may wish you actually NOT do some of the UNC quests until after beating the main story so you can get the bonus exp.

Hmmm, well looks like I will beat the game, then do the Hammerhead stuff. I was originally planning the opposite - doing the Hammerhead and then going to beat the game.

 

[DY_nasty]

I imported a Lv 50 save from the first game, and am planning on doing all the game's missions (so far, did every loyalty mission, and am doing the last few N7 missions now). At level 25 or so, my question is... is it possible to hit Lv 30 on a first playthrough, if you do everything in the game? (Normal mode) I hear you can't...

Don't think so.

However, once you beat the game once. Every playthrough from that point on will get a 25% exp bonus as well as extra resources.

 

[GuardianE]

Don't think so.

However, once you beat the game once. Every playthrough from that point on will get a 25% exp bonus as well as extra resources.

It works on existing playthroughs, too. I loaded an old save from a completed playthrough to redo some missions and I was getting the bonus. It's just tied to your profile at that point.

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

About to go on the IFF mission, I think I have about 5 or so N7 missions to go though, and I've completed all the sidequests in Tuchanka/Citadel/Normandy/Omega/Ilium.



Hmmm, well looks like I will beat the game, then do the Hammerhead stuff. I was originally planning the opposite - doing the Hammerhead and then going to beat the game.

You'll probably end up at 28 or 29 I think. I finished the game with 3 N7 missions left and I ended up at level 28.

 

[thorin]

I imported a Lv 50 save from the first game, and am planning on doing all the game's missions (so far, did every loyalty mission, and am doing the last few N7 missions now). At level 25 or so, my question is... is it possible to hit Lv 30 on a first playthrough, if you do everything in the game? (Normal mode) I hear you can't...

I'm pretty certain I made it to level 30 using a level 49 import. I hit level 30

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after beating that floating eye thing after using the Omega-4 relay.

Edit: this was also on normal mode

 

[djtiesto]

Can you 'replay' loyalty or N7 missions after you beat the game, to grind for exp?

 

[GuardianE]

Can you 'replay' loyalty or N7 missions after you beat the game, to grind for exp?

No. You can only do ones you have yet to complete. Not even sure you can do those loyalty missions, either.

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I do think some non-loyal members can survive given the right choices, but I'm not sure if you can actually even do their loyalty missions afterward

 

[Sir Garbageman]

No. You can only do ones you have yet to complete. Not even sure you can do those loyalty missions, either.

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I do think some non-loyal members can survive given the right choices, but I'm not sure if you can actually even do their loyalty missions afterward

I'm not sure if you could do all of the loyalty missions, but in my 1st playthrough I actually

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did Legion's loyalty mission after the Omega 4 relay, and he survived without issue.

 

[Jamesfrom818]

Can you 'replay' loyalty or N7 missions after you beat the game, to grind for exp?

I saved most of the N7 and Cerberus missions in hopes they'll raise the level cap in future DLC. My characters are already lvl 30 so there's no point in wasting the EXP.