UpperCaseN
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Well, i'm finally done with Challenges. About time!
whoo! congrats, Bis!
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whoo! congrats, Bis!
The_Hitcher89
Member
How do you look at other people's itinarys?
Without voice chat, is there a way of requesting support or anything?
Should I feel bad for declining to use the Falcon at the cost of the team, because I prefer using the normal assault rifles?
Is the Premium Spectre Pack the best all-round pack for the cost/reward balance?
Is it worth buying a load of recruit packs to get a decent stock of MediGel?
Without voice chat, is there a way of requesting support or anything?
Should I feel bad for declining to use the Falcon at the cost of the team, because I prefer using the normal assault rifles?
Is the Premium Spectre Pack the best all-round pack for the cost/reward balance?
Is it worth buying a load of recruit packs to get a decent stock of MediGel?
Phat Michael
Banned
It's at V for me...
I tried the Typhoon with the Turian and its awful - that lead in time for it to hit full speed really kills it. The Harrier is amazing but it just has such a small clip size.
the Turian itself is pretty one dimensional though..i had some fun but i wont use him again.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Anyone fancy a game or two now? PS3, username is the same as my ID 
Just tried the Cabal Vanguard. First impression, seems like you have to get far too close to the enemies to make use of the powers, unless the idea is to heavy melee, then teleport out of danger. Moveset looks cool though
Just tried the Cabal Vanguard. First impression, seems like you have to get far too close to the enemies to make use of the powers, unless the idea is to heavy melee, then teleport out of danger. Moveset looks cool though
UpperCaseN
Member
How do you look at other people's itinarys?
For just the 1 game when you're in the player lobby, you can go right and select each player to look at what weapons, mods, and equipment they're bringing into the match. On Bronze and Silver I typically go bare minimum but if someone else is armed to the teeth I'll put a little more on just to be courteous
if you mean full manifest, go to social.bioware.com/n7hq. you can plug in a person's online handle, choose what platform they're using, and see the whole manifest of what weapons, characters, mods, etc they have total. I recommend linking your psn id to that site as well, super helpful
Without voice chat, is there a way of requesting support or anything?
No. some games have shortcuts for "thanks!" "thumbs up" etc, but this game does not. People are usually pretty good with picking up downed teammates but if you bleed out, so be it. keep your finger on the medi gel button and wait until you're almost dead before using it or if you're about to get stomped. Return the favor by picking up the other players and they'll come for you when you need it
Should I feel bad for declining to use the Falcon at the cost of the team, because I prefer using the normal assault rifles?
You should use whatever you want and if people have a problem with it, they can get bent. As long as you're not bringing in a low level character to a gold/plat match, your choices shouldn't matter too much. Phat Michael posted that some people were giving him lip about his character, weapon, etc, and then he proceeded to shut them up by getting 1st place and such.
Is the Premium Spectre Pack the best all-round pack for the cost/reward balance?
By definition, I suppose. they're all random, you could buy a Recruit pack (which is supposed to give you a higher chance of characters) and get all weapons, vice versa. I think a better strategy would be to choose the pack that suits what you want/need. Looking for more characters? Buy a Reserves Pack. Now you need weapons? Buy an Arsenal. Looking for either or both? PSP then, sure. be sure to buy the cheaper packs too, you'll use a lot of that common stuff forever, weapon mods for example.
Is it worth buying a load of recruit packs to get a decent stock of MediGel?
Recruit packs give you 1 of an item, Veteran gives you 3, and I think Spectre and beyond will give you 5. You will not get medi gel in each pack though, so if you saved for a Spectre, it might give you rockets instead of medi gel. The Jumbo Equipment pack guarantees you 5 of all 4 of the dpad items, plus a bunch of equipment then. That might be your best bet
For just the 1 game when you're in the player lobby, you can go right and select each player to look at what weapons, mods, and equipment they're bringing into the match. On Bronze and Silver I typically go bare minimum but if someone else is armed to the teeth I'll put a little more on just to be courteous
if you mean full manifest, go to social.bioware.com/n7hq. you can plug in a person's online handle, choose what platform they're using, and see the whole manifest of what weapons, characters, mods, etc they have total. I recommend linking your psn id to that site as well, super helpful
Without voice chat, is there a way of requesting support or anything?
No. some games have shortcuts for "thanks!" "thumbs up" etc, but this game does not. People are usually pretty good with picking up downed teammates but if you bleed out, so be it. keep your finger on the medi gel button and wait until you're almost dead before using it or if you're about to get stomped. Return the favor by picking up the other players and they'll come for you when you need it
Should I feel bad for declining to use the Falcon at the cost of the team, because I prefer using the normal assault rifles?
You should use whatever you want and if people have a problem with it, they can get bent. As long as you're not bringing in a low level character to a gold/plat match, your choices shouldn't matter too much. Phat Michael posted that some people were giving him lip about his character, weapon, etc, and then he proceeded to shut them up by getting 1st place and such.
Is the Premium Spectre Pack the best all-round pack for the cost/reward balance?
By definition, I suppose. they're all random, you could buy a Recruit pack (which is supposed to give you a higher chance of characters) and get all weapons, vice versa. I think a better strategy would be to choose the pack that suits what you want/need. Looking for more characters? Buy a Reserves Pack. Now you need weapons? Buy an Arsenal. Looking for either or both? PSP then, sure. be sure to buy the cheaper packs too, you'll use a lot of that common stuff forever, weapon mods for example.
Is it worth buying a load of recruit packs to get a decent stock of MediGel?
Recruit packs give you 1 of an item, Veteran gives you 3, and I think Spectre and beyond will give you 5. You will not get medi gel in each pack though, so if you saved for a Spectre, it might give you rockets instead of medi gel. The Jumbo Equipment pack guarantees you 5 of all 4 of the dpad items, plus a bunch of equipment then. That might be your best bet
Phat Michael
Banned
I just have Ultra Rares I want leveled up sooner than others.
Geth Spitfire VI... I've spent millions of credits since that Scorpion VII; longest dry spell I've had in a minute.
Oh, and I finally got the Map Mastery Challenge out of the way a few days ago. The Nomad banner's nice!
Geth Spitfire VI... I've spent millions of credits since that Scorpion VII; longest dry spell I've had in a minute.
Oh, and I finally got the Map Mastery Challenge out of the way a few days ago. The Nomad banner's nice!
I just have Ultra Rares I want leveled up sooner than others.
Geth Spitfire VI... I've spent millions of credits since that Scorpion VII; longest dry spell I've had in a minute.
Oh, and I finally got the Map Mastery Challenge out of the way a few days ago. The Nomad banner's nice!
Nice with the banner!
Was wondering when someone will post here haha. I haven't played in a while, too many things going on for school...So I'm not sure how long ago this was asked but what is everyone's favorite kit for each class after all this time (maybe with a brief summary why)? xCal made a video series for each of his personal favorites. As of May 4th, he chose:
Adept -N7 Fury
Soldier - Batarian Soldier
Engineer - Male Quarian Engineer
Sentinel - Krogan Sentinel
Infiltrator - Salarian Infiltrator
I'm guessing his favorite vanguard is either the N7 Slayer or the Krogan Battlemaster. I'll post mine after some of you guys post lol.
Edit: Vanguard - Krogan Battlemaster
Yep, not surprising.
I'm having a lot of fun with my Krogan Warlord against Geths Gold with that build :
http://narida.pytalhost.com/me3/cla...hancer3/CyclonicModulator4/JuggernautShield5/
I don't have to fear sync kills, stuff dies in one heavy melee attack with my Biotic Hammer except Primes and i very rarely go down thanks to my high damage protection, health regen and shields.
I wasn't sure if i should take decrease shotgun weight or 3 points into Electrical Hammer, but since Biotic Hammer is very powerful, i figured i would rarely bother with Electrical anyway. Hell, i even took an Acolyte to strip down shields, but its pointless considering how strong Biotic Hammer is lol. 2 Biotic Hammers = Geth Prime lost his shield. 2 more Biotic Hammers = Geth Prime dead. I have 160% recharge speed, so i always have charges available.
http://narida.pytalhost.com/me3/cla...hancer3/CyclonicModulator4/JuggernautShield5/
I don't have to fear sync kills, stuff dies in one heavy melee attack with my Biotic Hammer except Primes and i very rarely go down thanks to my high damage protection, health regen and shields.
I wasn't sure if i should take decrease shotgun weight or 3 points into Electrical Hammer, but since Biotic Hammer is very powerful, i figured i would rarely bother with Electrical anyway.
Hell, i even took an Acolyte to strip down shields, but its pointless considering how strong Biotic Hammer is lol. 2 Biotic Hammers = Geth Prime lost his shield. 2 more Biotic Hammers = Geth Prime dead. I have 160% recharge speed, so i always have charges available.
Phat Michael
Banned
Phat Michael
Banned
ITT: Sai only uses the turian ghost for the rest of his mass effect career.
Lol. The Ghost is unquestionably my favorite kit, but I still switch between the Geth Infiltrator, Destroyer, Demolisher, and Fury a lot... Oh, and the Alliance Infiltration Unit, when I want to breeze through a round or two of Platinum.
Once I stop worrying about snaggin' quick 'n easy credits, I'll probably go back to using a bunch of kits I used to use often.
... In my pants.
[EDIT] - Oh, Wraith IV.
Once I stop worrying about snaggin' quick 'n easy credits, I'll probably go back to using a bunch of kits I used to use often.
It was like a maelstrom of mammoth proportions. A recreation of the heavens 'n earth.
... In my pants.
[EDIT] - Oh, Wraith IV.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
What I don't get is how they stack is it additive, percentage wise etc, because if it's addictive since one negates reduction by 90% already wouldn't that mean you would be doing more damage than if the armour was simply a plain health bar.
Phat Michael
Banned
astroturfing
Member
Ey, yo! Stats.
Facts.
There are some very strong kits in the least played list. Surprised Collector Adept squeaks into the top 10 because that class takes quite a bit skill to get the most out of. Also surprised at so many Bronze games.
Interesting.
I think the fact there is so many Bronze games is for people grinding those 200 waves challenges mostly.
I see almost 1 Juggernaut every Gold game, so it doesnt surprise that they're so high compared to everyone else, and that's probably also why Soldier are #1, along with the N7 Destroyer and Human Soldier helping.
What im surprised though is seeing so many of the starting humans in there. Guess a lot of newcomers got stuck with these guys for a while.
Edit :
Looks like i was right.
I think the fact there is so many Bronze games is for people grinding those 200 waves challenges mostly.
I see almost 1 Juggernaut every Gold game, so it doesnt surprise that they're so high compared to everyone else, and that's probably also why Soldier are #1, along with the N7 Destroyer and Human Soldier helping.
What im surprised though is seeing so many of the starting humans in there. Guess a lot of newcomers got stuck with these guys for a while.
Edit :
Looks like i was right.
This. The amount of destruction the MQE can dish out can't be beat by any other engineer, IMO. Use the acolyte with disruptor rounds: shoot --> Incinerate for tech burst --> Arc Grenade for fire explosion, AOE damage, and strip shields of anyone that didn't get hit by the acolyte. Also have Tactical Scan for boss killing.
Finished Cerberus, Collector, and AR Mastery banners all last night. Working on Machinist banner right now. I forgot how good the QFI's sabotage bug is for these weapon challenges, made the Hornet and CSMG challenges easy.
Talon, dude.
I hadn't actually considered the Acolyte -> Incinerate -> Arc Grenade combo before. That's a pretty good idea. I use a Harrier on him and switch between Incinerate -> Arc Grenade and Arc Grenade -> Incinerate as necessary.
I honestly forgot about the Talon Mercenary. The only way for the Talon to wreck enemies is to spam mines on the ground to force detonate (and hope the enemies stay within the 5 or 7.5 meter range). But I have little experience with the TM.
Yeah, that's how I use him. It's entirely dependent on wasting grenades, but it's SO DAMN POWERFUL. A skilled Talon can't not top the scoreboard!
Phat Michael
Banned
I like the talon but unless its a small and closed map i dont like him that much. I prefer the demolisher any day.
Im using the Demo with a Harrier VII (incindiery IV) and constantly moving around the map. It is such a great class but you cant just run into the middle of a room and not die.
Im using the Demo with a Harrier VII (incindiery IV) and constantly moving around the map. It is such a great class but you cant just run into the middle of a room and not die.
Phat Michael
Banned
just started using the gethfiltrator properly. wow what a powerful class.
got him specced for full weapon damage and headshots. black widow V, sniper rifle rail amp 3,tech damage mod and armour piercing rounds iv. cloak, proxy mine, unload 3 rounds.. it's just a walking death machine.
I only use it when I have a cylonic iv though because hunter mode is really draining.
got him specced for full weapon damage and headshots. black widow V, sniper rifle rail amp 3,tech damage mod and armour piercing rounds iv. cloak, proxy mine, unload 3 rounds.. it's just a walking death machine.
I only use it when I have a cylonic iv though because hunter mode is really draining.
Same here. Plus at this point in the game, theres no reason to wait for the enemies to trip the mines when you can ram your foot into their asses.
Sounds like you used him on platinum, I still can't play above Gold
GI is one of my favorite infiltrators, so versatile. This is how I pug with him: Piranha (HVB+SC) and gear loadout haha
I use a lot of soft and hard cover the low shields are all good. Hurricane works well too.Phat Michael
Banned
Nah used it on gold. first time playing with this build ever. topped the boards in both games. guardians are just sitting ducks with that build. atlas is pretty much done in 2 clips. only thing difficult are phantoms which I use the proxy mine on
From the solos I've watched with sniper GIs, they would run away from the Phantom and go behind cover or out of their sight. Phantoms will also go behind cover pretty quick, allowing you to headshot them through cover. You can watch like 40s from the timestamp of LordSirian's "0 Fitness no cyclonics GI Gold Solo", I think it's a good demonstration. Hopefully it will make Phantoms easier.
Think I should play more ME3 instead of watching ME3 videos lol.
Phat Michael
Banned
I have the jav at 3 and the black widow at 5. I played 2 games with Sai then and he was using the GI with a javelin x. that thing is menacing. also the hurricane x melts atlases...
my hauls for tonight are an indra vi and valiant vii.
Phat Michael
Banned
Phat Michael
Banned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgb_FO0scyI
Can someone explain to me what they do on the delivery rounds? How is he doing it so quick is that a glitch?
Can someone explain to me what they do on the delivery rounds? How is he doing it so quick is that a glitch?
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Neh I've seen plenty of people do it and it seems legitimate, it's simply sprint, pick up, sprint but I can never seem to consistently do it.
It's basically what Principate said. As you can tell, only PC players can do it. I think people bind multiple keys to do it properly (Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, Bisnic). Honestly, I'm not used to seeing it that slow, this is how fast I normally see it happen. And here's a BSN thread about it.
Phat Michael
Banned
ah yeah ive only seen it on PC. That's really cool though.
Bornstellar
Member
I bet you could do it on the consoles as well. You just have to nail the timing, and having host certainly helps. But yeah, pick up OBJ, sprint, immediately pick up OBJ again, repeat.
So, tap-hold-tap-hold-tap...
Yeah that's the closest thing we can do for pizza delivery; you get only the start of the sprint. I was doing that for a while but then stopped* because it's very inconsistent as I don't host and I use with characters that can dodge or sidestep.
*When I use a character like a Krogan, I always do it.
What I basically do is spamming the Space(running) button instead of holding it down, that's it. You run without stopping and you automatically pickup the bag that you drop by doing this. And since its easier to turn while running on the PC version than on the console versions(from what I heard), I guess that's why someone said its mostly done on PC.
It only works perfectly when you're host though, otherwise lag might mess it up and not register your space button spammings, which mean I have to turn back sometimes since I didn't pick up the bag.
It only works perfectly when you're host though, otherwise lag might mess it up and not register your space button spammings, which mean I have to turn back sometimes since I didn't pick up the bag.