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Mass Effect 3: Citadel |OT| The best.

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Tabris

Member
This was the best add-on I have ever played. I forgive the price as there was some true effort that went into this.

- Solid gameplay both in the story section and battle mini games.
- The number of variations just in the party scene and romance options is huge.
- The small touches everywhere showed a real care in the detail.
- The writing was fantastic.
- But even more into that, the comedic timing was the best I've seen in a video game.
- I was actually laughing out loud for 30% of the DLC, 30% I was being nostalgic, and the last 30% I was just having fun (except maybe the part I did 187 pull ups).
- Honestly, this was the ultimate service to their fans (with still keeping the ending that is)

Every developer needs to learn this how to create add ons like this. This is how you can get $20 or whatever (it was MS Points and I forget conversion from points to USD to CDN + tax) from your consumers with them feeling satisfied.

Actually EA as a publisher needs to learn from themselves with this one or Bioware, whoever is directing these DLC movements. Releasing a very full and satisfying add-on like this, even if it costs extra, is fine with me. Releasing the Multiplayer DLC for free. They make more money out of it by all of the pack purchases but no one is forced to pay for the packs, and you don't feel like you're screwed not paying for them. ME3 is a good model to both make money but keep your customers satisfied.
 
C

Captain Tuttle

Member
Just finished it.

All is forgiven Bioware, all is forgiven.

In the Castle Arcade,
Zaeed trying to play that game and getting pissed off "probably a goddamn Salarian who made this game, I'm gonna hunt the bastard down and kill him etc etc. Then him hitting on Samara at the party.
 
S

Subitai

Member
Captain Tuttle said:
Just finished it.

All is forgiven Bioware, all is forgiven.

In the Castle Arcade,
Zaeed trying to play that game and getting pissed off "probably a goddamn Salarian who made this game, I'm gonna hunt the bastard down and kill him etc etc. Then him hitting on Samara at the party.
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Haven't had a party yet, but now I'm even more excited for one.
 
Complistic

Complistic

Member
You know why this dlc was so good? Because it didn't take itself seriously. I'm reeealy thinking that was the downfall of ME3. You know, other than the other stuff, but it was doomed anyway.
 
L

Live Free or Die

Banned
I beat the DLC but, I didn't see any mention of
Legion. I know he died but I though they might have mentioned something about him like with Thane.
 
CharmingCharlie

CharmingCharlie

Member
kamspy said:
Not showing up for me
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In your Origin client, right click on your copy of Mass Effect 3 and select "Show Game Details" that will bring up a new section listing all the available DLC.

In order to purchase the DLC though you will have to buy Bioware points (hey it makes buying shit more fun than using regular money don't you know). You can buy the points from Origin in blocks of 800 and 1600 or alternatively you can buy them from Biowares forum site in blocks of 400, 560, 800, 1200 but you will need a BSN account :-

https://points.bioware.com/lockbox-ui/checkout/showOffers
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
HOLY SHIT THAT SCENE IS STRAIGHT OUT OF THE MUMMY RETURNS !!

what the fuck bioware, intentional or otherwise .. AMAZING lol
 
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spekkeh

Banned
I wanted to buy all the singleplayer DLC and do a rerun of the game. But Omega still costs 1200points, and seems to be hated by everyone. I lack two notable DLC pieces for the series, Omega and Arrival. Which one is better (less bad)?
(if it's arrival, I'll buy neither ;)
 
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Patryn

Member
spekkeh said:
I wanted to buy all the singleplayer DLC and do a rerun of the game. But Omega still costs 1200points, and seems to be hated by everyone. I lack two notable DLC pieces for the series, Omega and Arrival. Which one is better (less bad)?
(if it's arrival, I'll buy neither ;)
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Omega is probably better.

You can do without both.
 
K

Kurtofan

Member
spekkeh said:
I wanted to buy all the singleplayer DLC and do a rerun of the game. But Omega still costs 1200points, and seems to be hated by everyone. I lack two notable DLC pieces for the series, Omega and Arrival. Which one is better (less bad)?
(if it's arrival, I'll buy neither ;)
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It's not that it's hated it's just that it's expensive.
 
N

Necrovex

Member
Does the Bioware PC DLCs ever get sales, or are they pretty much always the basic price tag. I am interested in picking up Leviathan and Citadel. The latter is a certain pickup, but how about the former?
 
A

Acheron

Banned
spekkeh said:
I wanted to buy all the singleplayer DLC and do a rerun of the game. But Omega still costs 1200points, and seems to be hated by everyone. I lack two notable DLC pieces for the series, Omega and Arrival. Which one is better (less bad)?
(if it's arrival, I'll buy neither ;)
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Arrival.
 
B

Bisnic

Really Really Exciting Member!
spekkeh said:
I wanted to buy all the singleplayer DLC and do a rerun of the game. But Omega still costs 1200points, and seems to be hated by everyone. I lack two notable DLC pieces for the series, Omega and Arrival. Which one is better (less bad)?
(if it's arrival, I'll buy neither ;)
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I'd say Omega. Arrival is nothing special(and so is Omega), but its such a short DLC... that it barely takes 30 mins to do if you rush it, that's how short it is. Not to mention it's you alone with no companion 90% of the time. And at least Omega has more to look at than grey corridors.

Necrovex said:
Does the Bioware PC DLCs ever get sales, or are they pretty much always the basic price tag. I am interested in picking up Leviathan and Citadel. The latter is a certain pickup, but how about the former?
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I've never seen Bioware points going on sale. And yeah, Leviathan is worth it i think. More than Omega at least.
 
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megalowho

Member
This DLC got me back into Mass Effect. So much dumb fan service but the fact that they went so far with it makes it really enjoyable, just slightly left of reality to work as a fitting coda to the entire series outside of the ME3 story itself. Full of content after the main mission ends as well. Really appreciate leaving the series with a good taste in my mouth after all that came before, thanks BioWare for this one.
 
E

Escape Goat

Member
I wish characters hung out in your apartment during the main game. I hate LOADING going to different LOADING levels of the ship to LOADING interact with them.
 
V

valentine71

Banned
Tabris said:
This was the best add-on I have ever played. I forgive the price as there was some true effort that went into this.

- Solid gameplay both in the story section and battle mini games.
- The number of variations just in the party scene and romance options is huge.
- The small touches everywhere showed a real care in the detail.
- The writing was fantastic.
- But even more into that, the comedic timing was the best I've seen in a video game.
- I was actually laughing out loud for 30% of the DLC, 30% I was being nostalgic, and the last 30% I was just having fun (except maybe the part I did 187 pull ups).
- Honestly, this was the ultimate service to their fans (with still keeping the ending that is)

Every developer needs to learn this how to create add ons like this. This is how you can get $20 or whatever (it was MS Points and I forget conversion from points to USD to CDN + tax) from your consumers with them feeling satisfied.

Actually EA as a publisher needs to learn from themselves with this one or Bioware, whoever is directing these DLC movements. Releasing a very full and satisfying add-on like this, even if it costs extra, is fine with me. Releasing the Multiplayer DLC for free. They make more money out of it by all of the pack purchases but no one is forced to pay for the packs, and you don't feel like you're screwed not paying for them. ME3 is a good model to both make money but keep your customers satisfied.
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I finished this just now and was planning on posting about it but since i saw your post, i won't add anything more. Best money i spent this year on a game or ever on a DLC i think. Pure fan service and i agree with everything you said in your post. So cheeky, funny and nostalgic.
 
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Mindlog

Member
Lord_Nergal said:
They mention on the Bombcast that there is a single store that gives you access to everything.

Is this true/where is it?
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The console is in the Aramax Arena.
It's pretty much the same thing as the ship console. Everything there has a 10%+ markup over going to the actual in-game store.
 
H

hateradio

The Most Dangerous Yes Man
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Just BioWare Things (NSFW)
 
B

Bisnic

Really Really Exciting Member!
Played again today, and was surprised that Brooks bothered to mention that i am an engineer in the casino, because of all the hacking and stuff going on. People usually don't mention our class. :p
 
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Montresor

Member
Without spoiling, can someone say if I will be doing myself a huge disservice if I play this Citadel DLC without first recruiting Tali? Tali is far and away my favourite character and I'm reading a lot about this DLC eliciting nostalgic feelings and being full of fan service.
 
CharmingCharlie

CharmingCharlie

Member
Montresor said:
Without spoiling, can someone say if I will be doing myself a huge disservice if I play this Citadel DLC without first recruiting Tali? Tali is far and away my favourite character and I'm reading a lot about this DLC eliciting nostalgic feelings and being full of fan service.
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There is one scene with Tali which is pretty funny, plus there are various bits n bobs of her at the party that you will regret missing. Personally I would do a speed run with the game on casual.

On another note here are some Bioware stats on the SINGLE player portion of the game :-

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ie74w3itf7bjpg/original.jpg

I am not embedding it in the topic in case it spoils anything from ME 3 for anyone. Oddly enough Bioware chose to NOT reveal what the split was for the
red/green or blue
ending.

Mike Gamble just posted a youtube link to a video they just showed at PAX. It is a retrospective of the Mass Effect series that some might enjoy :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wM24K1dgU
 
M

Montresor

Member
CharmingCharlie said:
There is one scene with Tali which is pretty funny, plus there are various bits n bobs of her at the party that you will regret missing. Personally I would do a speed run with the game on casual.
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This is what I feared. Okay, I'm definitely getting Tali.

I'm scared to ask this question: Are there any Wrex goodies in this DLC? Friggin default ME3 save file assumes (ME1 spoiler)
Shepard kills Wrex on Virmire, so there is no Wrex in my ME universe
.
 
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APZonerunner

Member
Melchiah said:
Thanks for sharing. I'm actually surprised by how few played as fem-Shep, and how many played as a soldier.

Spoiler tags regarding deaths, just in case.
Where and how Vega and EDI can die? I don't remember such points in the game.
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Everyone can die at the very end in the run to the beam. If your readiness is low pre-patch you'd wake up and stumble past their dead bodies after you wake up, post-patch you get a cutscene of them dying. This includes Liara and Vega, who can't die at any other point in the series.

EDI can die there also, but also bites it if you choose Destroy - which is where I'd wager the majority of her deaths come from.
 
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megalowho

Member
Montresor said:
This is what I feared. Okay, I'm definitely getting Tali.

I'm scared to ask this question: Are there any Wrex goodies in this DLC? Friggin default ME3 save file assumes (ME1 spoiler)
Shepard kills Wrex on Virmire, so there is no Wrex in my ME universe
.
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Lots of Wrex. But you can probably find the scenes on YouTube after you finish if you want to check 'em out.
 
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