-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Mass Effect 2 |OT|
- Thread starter Skilotonn
- Start date
- Status
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Yup. Galaxy Credits rolling. If anyone is worried they won't finish it in time, don't.
;D
;D
For PC gamers, I've acquired the list of settings in the Graphics menu:
Windowed
Window Mode
Aspect Ratio/Res.
High Quality Bloom
Film Grain
Motion Blur
Dynamic Shadows
Light Environment Shadows
Number of Cinematic Lights
Use Spherical Harmonic Lighting
Anisotropic Filtering
No AA options
Windowed
Window Mode
Aspect Ratio/Res.
High Quality Bloom
Film Grain
Motion Blur
Dynamic Shadows
Light Environment Shadows
Number of Cinematic Lights
Use Spherical Harmonic Lighting
Anisotropic Filtering
No AA options
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Ephemeris said:
Where can I find the code or whatever for the ME2 stuff?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Ephemeris said:
Yeah I just did and it said the reward is waiting for me in ME2. Is there any trace of it in the Social site yet?
LongTimeLurker
Banned
Sebulon3k said:
Never seen the site, but I have the blood armor in DA:O hmmm
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Looks like no one has any trace of it there yet. We'll see!
I just got back from watching a buddy of mine play this for about 12 hours straight. I guess that's what I get for pre-ordering, I miss out on early releases from local shops. 
A few spoilers from stuff I saw while watching him play off and on. I'm going to try and keep story related stuff out so folks who accidentally highlight aren't hugely spoiled.
Sigh. Now I just have to wait until Tuesday so I can start playing. Hope UPS delivers early.
A few spoilers from stuff I saw while watching him play off and on. I'm going to try and keep story related stuff out so folks who accidentally highlight aren't hugely spoiled.
Looks like the alternate outfits are just color swaps of the normal outfits, save for Jack who actually gets a vest instead of the nipple straps.
You're able to get access to another weapon type if you're not playing as a Soldier. My friend was playing as an Adept, and ended up picking the Sniper as his next weapon type. This occurs during a story mission, a bit into the game. I think he was about 10 hours in when he got to that point.
The only N7 mission I saw was lame. It involved Shepard being dropped by himself, and having to activate three switches by switching power between them in order for them to be activated.
If you played a Paragon in ME1, and were the nice guy to everyone -- expect to see lots of familiar faces pop up in ME2 randomly in the hub worlds. I'll be more specific on this if anyone would like.
You're able to get access to another weapon type if you're not playing as a Soldier. My friend was playing as an Adept, and ended up picking the Sniper as his next weapon type. This occurs during a story mission, a bit into the game. I think he was about 10 hours in when he got to that point.
The only N7 mission I saw was lame. It involved Shepard being dropped by himself, and having to activate three switches by switching power between them in order for them to be activated.
If you played a Paragon in ME1, and were the nice guy to everyone -- expect to see lots of familiar faces pop up in ME2 randomly in the hub worlds. I'll be more specific on this if anyone would like.
Sigh. Now I just have to wait until Tuesday so I can start playing. Hope UPS delivers early.
LongTimeLurker
Banned
Sebulon3k said:
360
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I have to say, while Galaxy was highly simplistic and short, it is fun to see another slice of the galaxy and yet another alien race that hates humans, and why.
SPACECADET
Member
I'm finishing up ME1 campaign before Tuesday comes. Since my save files were accidentally deleted I've had to force myself to play a new guy. Got him up to level 30 so far. But once I beat this run of campaign that's it, no more till I import and I'll take whatever bonuses they give me. One question though, can I get exp from pinnacle station? I might try and level up that way a good ammount before I beat the campaign if I can get a good ammount of exp out of it.
Peronthious
Member
One thing that is annoying me seeing footage of the game.
Cosmetic changes based on alignment.
I know the fiction at the beginning is supposed to back it up, the whole
, but that doesn't at all explain your face coming apart just because you happen to be evil. At least in KOTOR and KOTOR II the cosmetic changes could be explained away by the force. The ME universe is supposed to be "realistic" without those metaphysical trappings.
It's probably explained away by the biotic talent somehow aligning with your brain chemistry and reacting to your morals. Yes, Bioware, that totally explains how the character has ripped apart skin and bright red eyes just because they happen to hit people around a bit too often.
Cosmetic changes based on alignment.
I know the fiction at the beginning is supposed to back it up, the whole
killed in attack, reconstructed by cerberus, etc.
It's probably explained away by the biotic talent somehow aligning with your brain chemistry and reacting to your morals. Yes, Bioware, that totally explains how the character has ripped apart skin and bright red eyes just because they happen to hit people around a bit too often.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
If you're on 360 and have already linked your GamerTag to an EA account, use that email and PW to log into the BioWare social site. That should link up everything you need. Just make sure you log into the EA/BioWare thing with the same ID and PW after you beat Galaxy.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
SPACECADET said:
You get XP for getting the top scores in each map on Pinnacle Station, though I dont recall how much exactly. You dont get XP for the kills as that would allow grinding.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Peronthious said:
Um, not really.
I don't wanna spoil anything, but there is a better reason than your biotics adjusting your brain chemistry to create the scars.
Also, even if you are a renegade, you can get rid of the scars with an in-game credit purchase.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Lunchbox said:
No idea, I have it for PC. I didnt encounter any glitches though. Its pretty shit anyway and not really worth investing in unless you're a completionist or something.
why would you want to use a 360 pad, when its the mouse and keyboard interface? :lolrhfb said:Never say no. There might be no native support, but I'm betting there will be some easy way to config Xpadder or whatever to have the controller working within the week.
I for one can't wait for the Steam Holiday sale in 11 months so I can pick this up
SPACECADET
Member
Alright, thanks. I guess I'll just take whatever level I get to when I finish the main campaign. Focus more on story decision. I wish pinnacle was good grinding material thoughEatChildren said:
I think it's worth "bitching" about since so many other multiplatform games, GFWL or otherwise have native 360 pad support. How a port to a game that started out 360 only wound up without this option if beyond dumbfounding. But hey, it's just EA trying to leave their mark on something that's beyond their developmental capabilities. Since they're doing the port I guess it's their right but I don't have to be happy with it nor will I be happy with it.
Cday said:
I think in the case of ME2 though it's different then what happened with ME1. ME2 PC version was constructed in such a way that it benefited from what the PC platform had to offer ( KB / M) and not just a straight port from the 360 version.
That's pretty much the reason that they've given in interviews and such as to why they excluded gamepad support for ME2.
Nice OP.
Er, probably won't get an answer again, but for those of you who've played the game, or have been watching footage of it online:
How are the enemies' use of Biotics compared to the first game? Are they still limited to Warp, and the Throw that stuns you for a few seconds? Can enemy Engineers use Drones? If so, is it possible to use AI Hacking on them?
Er, probably won't get an answer again, but for those of you who've played the game, or have been watching footage of it online:
How are the enemies' use of Biotics compared to the first game? Are they still limited to Warp, and the Throw that stuns you for a few seconds? Can enemy Engineers use Drones? If so, is it possible to use AI Hacking on them?
Peronthious said:
The way Shepard's appearance gradually changes has to do with his temperment or something. The calmer he is, the faster his face heals up, while being a hotblooded Renegade douche makes it worse.
You're able to change your appearance back to normal at some point in the game, I hear.
You're able to change your appearance back to normal at some point in the game, I hear.
- Status