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Mass Effect 2 |OT2| The Den Of Xenophiles
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Just beat this again, on PC for the first time. Awesome game all the way through, but the suicide mission pissed me off since I lost three of my dudes despite busting ass gathering minerals and upgrading everything.
It was
Had a lot of fun, though, and I still have Overlord and Arrival to do. ME3 is far enough away that I'll probably do a NG+ and a Renegade run before then. Great game, though.
It was
Legion, Grunt and Mordin. I really didn't want to lose Legion and a guide I looked up said he could be the tech specialist, but he died after getting hit by a rocket just like in my first playthrough. He was loyal and I upgraded his armor so I have no idea why I lost him again.
I put Grunt in charge of one of the teams, he caught a bullet but I didn't really care.
Mordin was the one laying there dead in the final part, I have no idea why I lost him.
I thought I did enough to keep em all alive but I guess not. Some of the outcomes seem random but whatever. I could have followed a guide for everything but I feel like that kind of spoils it.
I put Grunt in charge of one of the teams, he caught a bullet but I didn't really care.
Mordin was the one laying there dead in the final part, I have no idea why I lost him.
I thought I did enough to keep em all alive but I guess not. Some of the outcomes seem random but whatever. I could have followed a guide for everything but I feel like that kind of spoils it.
Had a lot of fun, though, and I still have Overlord and Arrival to do. ME3 is far enough away that I'll probably do a NG+ and a Renegade run before then. Great game, though.
The Xtortionist
Member
Save editors are sweet. Now I can play through two more times without worrying about mining/hacking for resources and have perfect Paragon/Renegade files with the ME1 decisions for each.
Game is still really fun btw. Uncharted and Gears have more intricate combat but something about ME2's visual style and level design makes the experience really fun for me. It was my GotY for 2010 and still holds up just as well.
Game is still really fun btw. Uncharted and Gears have more intricate combat but something about ME2's visual style and level design makes the experience really fun for me. It was my GotY for 2010 and still holds up just as well.
Attackthebase
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kai3345 said:
I had Mordin escort my crewmen back to the ship, and he survived that ordeal...twice. So, I guess either that or bringing him along to battle is the way to keep him alive!
masterkajo
Member
Snuggler said:
You lost Legion because even though he was loyal and a tech specialist the second fire team leader was either not loyal or not a fit for the job --> tech specialist dead.
You lost Grunt because the second time you choose a second fire team leader he dies unless he is loyal and fit for the job or Miranda (doesn't have to be loyal).
Mordin died because your overall hold the line score was too low at the door. Each person has a rating for holding the door. Add them all together and divide by the number of people that hold the door. If the result is under a certain number someone will die. There is a priority list of who dies first. Mordin is the first on that list.
For all detailed info on the suicide mission go the bioware forums. Everthing is explained here.
You lost Grunt because the second time you choose a second fire team leader he dies unless he is loyal and fit for the job or Miranda (doesn't have to be loyal).
Mordin died because your overall hold the line score was too low at the door. Each person has a rating for holding the door. Add them all together and divide by the number of people that hold the door. If the result is under a certain number someone will die. There is a priority list of who dies first. Mordin is the first on that list.
For all detailed info on the suicide mission go the bioware forums. Everthing is explained here.
UnluckyKate
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Madrical said:
Actually, I though Adept is the best way to go Insanity. Just be sure to go to Horizon with the Cain.
sixteen-bit
Member
I just got to Illium and I heard the batchelor party NPCs. This is the funniest thing ever.
Joe Molotov
Member
Just beat it this afternoon for the first time. Scanned every planet and did every side quest. Beat all the DLC. Got the Lv. 30 achievement in one playthrough.
Kept everyone alive by sending Tali in the vents, letting Miranda lead the second squad both times, sending Jacob back with the survivors, using Morinth to make the bubble, and going into the final battle with Legion and Morinth.
Tried to stay consistent with my (renegade) ME1 playthrough by being faithful to Liara, and choosing the Renegade ending (giving the Collector base to the Illusive Man).
Tried to stay consistent with my (renegade) ME1 playthrough by being faithful to Liara, and choosing the Renegade ending (giving the Collector base to the Illusive Man).
Ugh, so I finally started playing ME2 after getting around to completing ME1 on PC (played on 360 at launch), and I've remained pretty much spoiler-free this entire time, so let me register late my disgust at the way Bioware dealt with wiping enough of the slate clean so that they didn't truly have to work on solving the problems posed of having widely different outcomes from the first game.
I knew of course they didn't have the talent, time or money to give justice to their promises, but still. Within the first ten minutes I was already disappointed.
I knew of course they didn't have the talent, time or money to give justice to their promises, but still. Within the first ten minutes I was already disappointed.
UnluckyKate
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I started my fourth ME2 run as Vanguard.
1st was Infiltrator: not su much fun.
2nd was Soldier: fun, but bit boring: only gunz.
3rd was Adept. Best fun. Warp Explosion all over the galaxy.
Now Vanguard's Charge with Geth Shotgun is insane fun.
1st was Infiltrator: not su much fun.
2nd was Soldier: fun, but bit boring: only gunz.
3rd was Adept. Best fun. Warp Explosion all over the galaxy.
Now Vanguard's Charge with Geth Shotgun is insane fun.
Blue Ninja
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The Mass Effect: Genesis digital comic that PS3 players could use to generate ME1 savegames is now available for the 360. 320 MS points is a bit steep, though, if you ask me.
Just went through an ME1/2 playthrough, myself, so I don't really have a need for it. Might get it if I decide to reroll another Shepard before ME3 hits.
Just went through an ME1/2 playthrough, myself, so I don't really have a need for it. Might get it if I decide to reroll another Shepard before ME3 hits.
Uno Venova
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Wow I was waiting for the comic for the longest, so I can finally start a renegade femshep play through and now I find out it costs money?
:lol :lol Hell no! I guess I'll just play though ME1 to get the save.
:lol :lol Hell no! I guess I'll just play though ME1 to get the save.
It also appears as though Genesis is available on the PC for 320 BW points - http://social.bioware.com/page/me2-dlc.
Stallion Free
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That's pretty cool. I'm glad I have the option to chose between that and ME1. I will pick ME1 every time though.Rubezh said:
I want my last two sets of costume DLC though. I mean how the fuck do you drop the ball on that.
Fox Mulder
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Blue Ninja said:
ugh...
seems pretty awful to charge for it when it was free on the ps3.
ResidentDante
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Anybody know if I play another ME1/ME2 playthrough if I can choose which one I want to continue in ME3? I won't mess up my current Shepard, if I play another now?Blue Ninja said:
HadesGigas
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I could see it maybe having to be pay on Xbox, since Microsoft has screwy rules about that sort of thing, but there's no reason why it should cost "Bioware Points" on PC.
Anticitizen One
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I loved Mass Effect 2 but I really hate all the variables that deteremine who survives at the end.
Anticitizen One said:
Honestly, if you just think about things, listen to what the missions are and what the game is asking you to pick, it's not that difficult. Literally the only semi-bullshit thing is
holding the line, and even that makes sense when you think about it.
As it is, your last mission immediately after should still show as the Suicide Mission, so you can replay it right away, and the whole thing only takes like 20-30 minutes.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
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Rubezh said:
Ahahahahahahahahaha!!! They're charging money for that shit? That's insane.
I actually wanted to come out of the suicide mission with a few squad members lost. I thought it would be kind of lame having everyone survive a 'suicide mission' but that's how it worked out. The fact that Kaiden Alenko had to die back on Virmire but god damn Jack is still alive is nothing less than a tragedy. Lest we forget.
malingenie
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EliCash said:
Erm... spoiler tags jeez
Anticitizen One
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malingenie said:
its not really a spoiler since the ending is random depending on how you play
http://www.masseffectsaves.com/index.phpJarmel said:
BTW its laughable, Genesis doesnt even support polish version and i could buy new Mass Effect 1 for the same amount of money ...
Melchiah
Member
Sorry to derail the thread...
Just got ME1 for PC from Play.com, and now I can't install it, because the copy protection code is incomprehensible. Can't make out what some of the numbers/letters are. =(
I wonder should I contact Play.com, or EA, or Bioware? The problem is, I can't even take a photo of the code (in case it's needed) because it's so blurry, and my camera isn't that good.
Just got ME1 for PC from Play.com, and now I can't install it, because the copy protection code is incomprehensible. Can't make out what some of the numbers/letters are. =(
I wonder should I contact Play.com, or EA, or Bioware? The problem is, I can't even take a photo of the code (in case it's needed) because it's so blurry, and my camera isn't that good.
kinoki
Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey.
malingenie said:
It's a thread about Mass Effect 2 and the possible spoiler is for Mass Effect 1. If you're playing ME2 you already have the choice of who you want to save out of Kaiden and Ashley in the intro. And we all know that it's a suicide mission and that depending on your actions all, some or none will die. So, there are no spoilers in that post.
Mister_Bubbles
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kinoki said:
Not everyone coming into Mass Effect 2 will know that. I didn't, and I played it back at release, so I'm sure a lot of latecomers who weren't exposed to the pre-release info build up don't know what to expect at the end of the game.
The game itself refers to it as a 'suicide mission', sure, but it doesn't spell out exactly what that entails once you get there.
fizzelopeguss
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Rubezh said:
Unbelievable, won't be long before bioware employes are forced to turn tricks on the corner whilst EA collects the revenue.
Joe Molotov
Member
HK-47 said:
It's pretty clear if you read their bios before you send them. I mean, it's like:
"We need a good tech person for this!"
Tali's Bio: Really good at tech stuff.
"We need a good leader for this!"
Miranda's Bio: Brilliant tactician, natural leader.
I mean, yeah, you can try sending someone else in and hope for the best, but why risk it?
tearsofash
Member
I downloaded genesis, but I can't figure out how to access it.
Melchiah
Member
Melchiah said:
Update... as if someone's interested.
With the help of my girlfriend the code was deciphered. Old man & old eyes = can't see shit. =D
ME turned out to be the most problematic game to install I've yet encountered. Installing the patches normally resulted with an error note, and trying to launch the game normally resulted with nothing. The patches and DLC had to be installed in Windows XP (SP2) compatibility mode, and the game had to be launched in the same mode + the executable file had to be run as administrator. Phew. Well, at least it works now.