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[EatChildren]

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON PURCHASING PACKS:

Just a heads up:
There's a bug in the store which can completely wipe out everything you've unlocked - all characters, weapons, and items. The most common way this happens appears to be readying for a game in the lobby, then accessing the store. However, there have been reports of it happening from any store access, so there might not be any surefire way to avoid the bug.

So far, the only response from BioWare is that they're investigating the issue. I haven't contacted customer support, but reports from those who have seem to indicate that there will be no reimbursements, even for those who spent real money on packs.

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/343/index/9653611/1

This thread is for the multiplayer component of Mass Effect 3. It is here now the demo, which has a multiplayer option, and will stick around once the full game is out.
Single player discussion of the demo or main game should be taken to this thread, as this thread is to remain free of single player spoilers.
Otherwise have fun, quit yer bitching, don't read Deception (read this instead), and no Homers.

If you want to make buddies, give your GAF name and your PSN/LIVE/Origin ID. Later we can list preferable class/species/whatever.

I've created an Xbox Live gamertag for 360 owners here to simply add and view the friends list to join/invite the session of other gaffers.

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/Profile?pp=0&GamerTag=GAFME3

GAF: shinobi602 | GT: shinobi602
GAF: Lakitu | GT: HiroP1
GAF: Jibbed | GT: Jibbed
GAF: dankir | GT: D O N K E R
GAF: BabeSlayer | GT: BabeSlayer
GAF: PinkCrayon | GT: PinkCrayon32
GAF: RS4- | GT: dokterrhouse
GAF: razgriz417 | GT: Razgriz417
GAF: nel e nel | GT: nel e nel
GAF: rozay | GT: onetwothreewick
GAF: Bay Maximus | GT: Bay Maximus
GAF: abundant | GT: Onslaught56
GAF: Miri | GT: Sigtheman
GAF: g35twinturbo | GT: gr1mmj0w
GAF: jtrov | GT: jtrov
GAF: Doodis | GT: Les Doodis
GAF: Ramocalypse | GT: Ramocalypse
GAF: Woorloog | GT: Empyrus
GAF: Ephemeris | GT: Ephemeris Zero
GAF: soultron | GT: soultron
GAF: Cimarron | GT: Magus Cimarron Xbox 360
GAF: PsychoWARD23 | GT: PsychoWARD23
GAF: Staal | GT: drs Staal
GAF: ape2man | GT: BTB ape2man
GAF: OdysseusVA | GT: OdysseusVA
GAF: Forsaken82 | GT: Forsaken82
GAF: X-Frame | GT: Supercharged XF
GAF: Blue Ninja | GT: BlueNinja BE
GAF: Reluctant-Hero | GT: Reluctant Hero
GAF: zmoney | GT: zklax20
GAF: Elginer | GT: squallsan
GAF: DanielJr82 | GT: DanielJr82
GAF: B1gg_Randall | GT: B1gg Randall
GAF: blackMamba1187 | GT: blackMamba187
GAF: _woLf | GT: x Delta Wolf x
GAF: ThirtyPlus | GT: ThirtyPlus
GAF: LosDaddie | GT: LosDaddie
GAF: Mr.Fresh | GT: XxAce235xX
GAF: Ajacx | GT: Ajacxz
GAF: SuperDowns | GT: SuperDowns
GAF: ruimound | GT: Ruimond
GAF: Smo21 | GT: The Smo Show
GAF: razgriz417 | GT: Razgriz417
GAF: Gowans007 | GT: Gowans007
GAF: JerkShep | GT: Cloudberserker
GAF: HallwayGiant | GT: Hallway Giant
GAF: Kurtofan | GT: kurtofan
GAF: ScreenSplitter | GT: DeanMachine2008
GAF: TangoAlphaLima | GT: TangoAlphaLima
GAF: VaLiancY | GT: Val Rosewood

GAF: shamanick | PSN: shamanick
GAF: Dave_6 | PSN: DaveS78
GAF: Carbonox_Ratchet | PSN: Carbonox_Ratchet
GAF: RoboPlato | PSN: RoboPlato
GAF: KaizorPenguin | PSN: KaizorPenguin
GAF: Rikyfree | PSN: Qlaahrqueh
GAF: Mr.Fresh | PSN: Ace_235
GAF: zoner | PSN: philcabinet
GAF: Samara | PSN: sweetwasabi
GAF: Mr.Fresh | PSN: Ace_235
GAF: Magik | PSN: Fear_Magik
GAF: RyanDG | PSN: RyanDG82
GAF: LarryButz | PSN: VHSantrucci

GAF: EatChildren | Origin: ConsumeProgeny
GAF: Jibbed | Origin: Jibbed34
GAF: ALumpOfCole | Origin: ALumpOfCole
GAF: SpudBud | Origin: SpudxBud
GAF: Lord-Audie | Origin: GodAudie
GAF: Cpt.Underpants | Origin: bannable21
GAF: Wonko_C | Origin: Wonko_C
GAF: Enduin | Origin: KillEnduin
GAF: KariOhki | Origin: kariohki
GAF: squidyj | Origin: squidyj
GAF: Sebulon3k | Origin: Sebulon3k
GAF: The English Conquistador | Origin: BondSkyfall
GAF: SpacePirate Ridley | Origin: SpacePirate Ridley
GAF: jet1911 | Origin: jet1911
GAF: MisterNugNug | Origin: MisterNugNug
GAF: Snuggler | Origin: Snuggler666
GAF: Sober | Origin: tehsober
GAF: Relaxed Muscle | Origin: RelaxedMuscle
GAF: Moaradin | Origin: Moaradin
GAF: HP_Wuvcraft | Origin: Bryy_Miller
GAF: _woLf | Origin: liquidwoLf
GAF: Calisto Glory | Origin: DuncaGallagher
GAF: Saften | Origin: BottPlugBaronen
GAF: Warrior_Keoni | Origin: Vanguard_Ike
GAF: Lockon | Origin: Lockon02
GAF: Metalmurphy | Origin: Metalmurphy
GAF: PjotrStroganov | Origin: Pjotrstroganoff
GAF: Deraldin | Origin: Deraldin
GAF: razgriz417 | Origin: Razgriz417
GAF: dragonelite | Origin: BlackwaterEl1te
GAF: Dmax3901 | Origin: Dmax3901
GAF: USIGSJ | Origin: Cobanin_Boban​

 

[Maffis]

can't wait for this game

 

[Bloodsent]

Not usually a huge fan of online multiplayer, but I will definitely be giving this a try.

 

[Patryn]

Fascinating that Turians can't be Infiltrators, seeing as that's the class that most approximates Garrus's class (hybrid Tech/Soldier).

 

[shinobi602]

Hit me up on Live yo

GT: shinobi602

 

[Lakitu]

Good idea to have a separate thread. I'll give the multiplayer portion a try tomorrow and see what it's like.

I'm going to roll with a Drell vanguard.

Gamertag: HiroP1

 

[Grisby]

I love that chart.

 

[Jibbed]

Awesome thread, get me on that list!

Origin/Steam: Jibbed34
XBL: Jibbed

 

[shamanick]

Here's hoping the multiplayer isn't terrible.

PSN ID: shamanick

 

[LumpOfCole]

I should have PC demo multiplayer access on the 14th since I bought BF3.

Origin: ALumpOfCole

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Krogan Sentinel and no Turian Infiltator is weird.

 

[dankir]

add me

Live GT: D O N K E R

 

[BabeSlayer]

xbl name: BabeSlayer

Also Drell cannot be infiltrators.....that just seems dumb.

 

[Diablohead]

Turian soldier REPRESENT!

 

[PinkCrayon]

Drell can't be infiltrators? Wat.

Edit: XBL - PinkCrayon32

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

If the Elcor or Volus were playable races this would be the best thing ever. Oh well, I'll still give it a try. Probably go Turian or Krogan.

 

[SpudBud]

Still bummed that this isn't coming to steam but whatever. Can't wait to kill shit as a Krogan

Origin: SpudxBud

 

[EatChildren]

Species/class selection is pretty backwards. Ideally it would be as simple as selecting which species you want to be, what class, and then a load out, and being able to save these 'characters' into slots.

Instead it works like a weird unlock ranking system. You select the class first, then the race you have unlocked, hence why not all races are playable for all classes.

It's weird and silly. Hopefully they change it.

 

[Dave_6]

PS3 version here.

PSN: DaveS78

 

[Carbonox]

PSN: Carbonox_Ratchet

 

[Takamura-San]

Origin here:

ID: GodAudie

is the origin demo out?

Can you put the mumble information in the OP?

I think that the voice chat in mumble is better than default.

 

[RS4-]

GAF: rs4-
GT: dokterrhouse

 

[razgriz417]

GAF - Razgriz417
GT - Razgriz417

 

[Complistic]

That chart is fantastic.

 

[nel e nel]

Count me in for some MP fun:

GAF: nel e nel
XBL: nel e nel

 

[rozay]

Don't the classes have species specific powers? Krogan soldier has fortification for example.

 

[Bay Maximus]

Species/class selection is pretty backwards. Ideally it would be as simple as selecting which species you want to be, what class, and then a load out, and being able to save these 'characters' into slots.

Instead it works like a weird unlock ranking system. You select the class first, then the race you have unlocked, hence why not all races are playable for all classes.It's weird and silly. Hopefully they change it.

Wow, that's ass backwards.

Anywho:

XBL: Bay Maximus

 

[RoboPlato]

GAF: RoboPlato
PSN: RoboPlato

Will be playing the MP portion to get my ME fix but avoiding the SP portion for spoilers.

 

[abundant]

GT: Onslaught56

 

[Risgroo]

PSN: KaizorPenguin

This sounds pretty fun actually, can't wait for the game.

 

[nel e nel]

Species/class selection is pretty backwards. Ideally it would be as simple as selecting which species you want to be, what class, and then a load out, and being able to save these 'characters' into slots.

Instead it works like a weird unlock ranking system. You select the class first, then the race you have unlocked, hence why not all races are playable for all classes.

It's weird and silly. Hopefully they change it.

I dunno, it makes sense to me seeing that humans are the only race to be able to play ANY class. We knew there was going to be some sort of unlocking/ranking up/RPG element to the MP component, so it makes sense that humans are the 'default loadout' and you unlock different loadouts/powers/weapons with each new race.

 

[iavi]

I'm really hoping to be pleasantly surprised by this like I was UC2's. Always dig more for the money.

Gaf: Miri | GT: Sigtheman

 

[BeEatNU]

GAF: g35twinturbo | GT: gr1mmj0w

 

[jtrov]

Love me some Mass Effect, so count me in on some of the MP action to come. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Looked really good in the videos released thus far.

XBL: jtrov

 

[Rikyfree]

GAF: Rikyfree
PSN: Qlaahrqueh

 

[Kyoufu]

I won't touch online multi until I'm done with the single-player but I'm very curious to try it out. Looks fun.

 

[Doodis]

GAF: Doodis
XBL: Les Doodis

 

[Ramocalypse]

Really excited for this, i hope they do a good job of integrating the story into the mode, so it does not feel like a complete shooting gallery.

GT: Ramocalypse

 

[Imp the Dimp]

Great chart, brief OT. I like it a lot.

 

[Woorloog]

360
GT: Empyrus
Probably Salarian Infiltrator
Note: I don't talk much or at all even if i wear the headset.
Note i have BF3 on 360 so i get to play the multiplayer starting tomorrow.

 

[FinFan]

I got an early code on FB but can't get into the multiplayer portion of the demo. Are the servers live yet?

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

GAF: Cpt.Underpants

Origin: bannable21

 

[Woorloog]

I got an early code on FB but can't get into the multiplayer portion of the demo. Are the servers live yet?

Tomorrow. (14th)
EDIT v as PinkCranyon says, 14th or 17th depending on whether you have BF3 online pass or not.

 

[PinkCrayon]

I got an early code on FB but can't get into the multiplayer portion of the demo. Are the servers live yet?

Not until the 17th.

14th if you bought BF3.

 

[JB1981]

Is the thread title fascetious? Or does GAF like what Bioware did with this game now?

 

[shinobi602]

Or does GAF like what Bioware did with this game now?

lolwat?

Most of the sentiment here is pretty positive towards it.

 

[BabeSlayer]

lolwat?

Most of the sentiment here is pretty positive towards it.

That is probably true but the critics seem to scream the loudest and longest.

 

[foxdvd]

krogan sentinel with tech armor...now THAT is how you do a tank!!!!

Any word yet on if difficulty scales with number of players?

 

[foxdvd]

also...if I do play as a Krogan...I hope whenever I kill someone my character yells out "I am KROGAN!"

 

[Major Williams]

SO EXCITED. Mass effect is one of the best franchises I've bought into. Simply love that it's going multiplayer finally.