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Mass Effect 3 |OT| Space Jesus Returns (tag all spoilers)
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Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
So I can preload and then activate via VPN later on?
My thoughts exactly, why do I have to start from scratch when I did all that work in ME1 and ME2 already?
Mango Positive
Member
Woo hoo! Since I'm in Taiwan (awkward wink), I can play now! I'll just go ahead and download this DLC, because OF COURSE I want the extra squad member.
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sweet!!!
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Maybe it's not "work" for some of us
. It's not a huge deal to me, though, if given the option I'll try it both ways.Because it's a RPG, or kind of one...or marketed as one I don't even fucking know at this point.
But anyway part of a RPG is progression and leveling like 3 abilities only part way for the entire game is awful. There's actual FPS games from non RPG devs with more progression than that.
edit: I'm starting to see why Priestly recommended not importing a character now.
Yeah I did Shadow broker, Overlord, and Firewalker, so I probably was maxed out of 28-29. Thanks. I'm torn between editing the save file post game to be level 1 and just starting at the 50% mark. Progression is fun, and the decisions that I've made are the important part.
MasterShotgun
brazen editing lynx
EDI is so much better in this game.
(DO NOT CLICK SPOILER IF YOU HAVE NOT GOTTEN PAST THE FIRST HOURS OF THE GAME.)
I can't wait to talk about this game once I beat it. ME3 is truly amazing, and I'm still in the early sections. I'm taking a breather right now. I'm trying not to beat the game in only three days.
EDI + a body = instant comedy. I can't wait to try her out in combat.
I can't wait to talk about this game once I beat it. ME3 is truly amazing, and I'm still in the early sections. I'm taking a breather right now. I'm trying not to beat the game in only three days.
Your missing the point. You should play the game the way OTHER people want to play theirs. Why should you decide what is fun to you?
SpaceBridge
Member
So for those who are playing this on PS3 how does the game perform?
Classes have like 8 skill trees. Leveling 2 fully means you will be leveling 6 others the rest of the game. Additionally, even if you put some of them at half way, you won't be getting to the point where you are really splitting off the skill tree (where the selections have two choices down each skill path). It's really not that bad IMO. Especially since there is a lot more customization in the weapons this time around as well.
Edit - Also, this isn't even counting your customization for your crew members either.
Confidence Man
Member
You don't have to start from scratch, but why not just start you off with one or two levels unlocked for an imported character instead of giving you a full 30 levels worth? Shepard's been grounded after all, getting fat and lazy with his hot meals and showers.
Or have more than six upgrade levels per skill, or have more skills, etc...
Baron
Member
Are there seriously no reviews out anywhere yet for the game? I need to know which of the two console versions is better. I just cancelled my PS3 CE order on Amazon earlier today - that's another story, I can't justify $80 for the game - but I still can't believe there aren't any reviews up telling me the differences (if any) between versions.
So I hear that ME1 faces imported to ME2 can't be imported to ME3.
I know it's extremely petty, but I can't bring myself to play a game if I have a new face with Shepard's voice. I lost my save for Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. And it took me ages to get it to the face I wanted. Heck, first attempt and I switched off the game because it really annoys me.
I'm attached to my current Shep, which is nearly the same except for the beard, and I don't want to go through that again in Mass Effect 3 because it's really going to put me off.
I know it's extremely petty, but I can't bring myself to play a game if I have a new face with Shepard's voice. I lost my save for Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. And it took me ages to get it to the face I wanted. Heck, first attempt and I switched off the game because it really annoys me.
I'm attached to my current Shep, which is nearly the same except for the beard, and I don't want to go through that again in Mass Effect 3 because it's really going to put me off.
MisterNugNug
Member
How can I activate the game/change my vpn?
Does the game still use the facecode system? You can record what your face code is in ME2 and copy/paste it into ME3. Because it's a new game, the face probably won't import 1:1. but it's a start.
Inferno313
Banned
The general consensus is that the 360 version performs better. However, some people are saying that the disc swaps are significantly more frequent than ME2.
Reviews come out day of release. Tomorrow. The only prerelease review was meant for IGN and their isn't up.
Also, the enemies level to where you are if you import. Starting with levle 30 in ME3 is great. I love it, keeps it consistent between games. I really dislike how most games nerf you when you play a sequel by forcing an Abilitease
Bruce Lee Kicks
Member
Thanks, had me a bit worried.
ColonelColon
Member
Does scanning for war assets ever get easier? It seems that I could only scan once or twice before the Normandy is detected by Reapers.
MasterShotgun
brazen editing lynx
ME1 faces didn't get a proper face code. They were either absent, or, if you went into the CC in ME2 for a bit, completely wrong. You have to recreate your ME1 character in ME3. It makes no sense that they didn't use the raw data, but there's nothing we can do about it.
It's like ME1 and ME2 had a beautiful baby. The battle music is especially god-tier.
shinobi602
Member
Yea my heart kinda stopped when I went to my open orders and it wasn't there.
Sense of continuity, if you ended ME2 with a lvl of 30 then you should start of as a lvl 30 in ME3. Granted you max a lot of your skills already because of this, Bioware should have added more skils to remedy this so you can unlock more.
After about 60-70 posts where you obviously didn't like ME2-Direction of ME3 it would probably be better for you if you didn't buy/play the game since it obviously inspires so much rage inside you.
At this point this is like me posting in a Crusader Kings 2 thread complaining why I can't hack and slash dudes since I could in Mount and Blade.
For those woried that starting at level 30 would make you level slowly...I'm already 31 coming out of the introduction lol... Maybe I had some leftover XP from ME? I don't know if it's carried over but anyway...that was fast...
Oh and it's the first time I play an adept, always been a soldier so far... Now I'm playing an adept with an assault rifle... That's pretty much the definition of bad ass!
Oh and it's the first time I play an adept, always been a soldier so far... Now I'm playing an adept with an assault rifle... That's pretty much the definition of bad ass!
Yes.
SixStringPsycho
Member
I managed to grab a Copy of the CE for PS3 at my local Best Buy. The girl at the counter said I had to pre-order the regular one and she would reserve me the CE, which she then callled me to confirm.
Now I got a question, is it suitable for me to Play the Arrival DLC to play ME3? I was on the Hunt for ME2 for $5 @BestBuy but all the copies where sold out. So no Luck for me.
Now I got a question, is it suitable for me to Play the Arrival DLC to play ME3? I was on the Hunt for ME2 for $5 @BestBuy but all the copies where sold out. So no Luck for me.
Nice.
Anyone know if they're releasing it in some form? Or is it only available in the CE?
("it" being the soundtrack)
Why the fuck did I click that spoiler? Oh gooooodddd
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Can I preload and not affect activation? I seem to recall that being the case with BF3, but I'd hate to goof it up.
So you can use any kind of weapon regardless of class? IE I am a vanguard class and I can equip sniper and assault rifles?
ColonelColon
Member
Should I just wait until I get some sort of upgrade for the Normandy, or will the scanning sidequests expire?
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Considering EA released music from the DLC, thematic differences (action, drama, etc), I wouldn't be too worried. EA is actually good with soundtracks, even if they like to do a bunch of them (that said they are cheap and you get a lot of music).
MasterShotgun
brazen editing lynx
Don't worry too much. It's better than you can imagine. I did add a warning for other people though.
Yes but each weapons (each specific weapon model , not simply each category) has a weight. Each class has a starting weight limit (obviously the soldier is the highest and the adept the lowest). You can increase the weight limit with skills. If you go over the weight limit you increase your spell cooldown.
For exemple, right now, as an adept with my weight skills maxed out I'm running around with one SMG, one sniper rifle and one assault rifle. With that loading I'm at a "ballanced weight"...aka my cooldown is not affected. If you are lighter the cooldown goes down, if you are heavier the cooldown goes up.
In this particular case, I had to pick the standard alliance rifle instead of the chackram launcher that comes with the Amalur demo. The thing does incredible damage but weigh a ton!
You can equip any weaopon, you can have all weapons. The thing is that each weapon has weight. The weight doesn't make you slow but makes cooldown take longer. So the more weapons means longer cool downs on powers. Less weapons is faster cool downs.
I also believe the rate of cooldown is also dependent on class, such that a soldiers with all weapons has a shorter cooldown than an adept with every weapon.
No it wouldn't be, because those are 2 different games.
Bruce Lee Kicks
Member
It's really good. There's a YouTube channel "MassEffect3OST" that has the whole thing. Be careful not to scroll down though.
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Download time 25 minutes @ 6Mb/s Thank you FIOS!
Cool. Thanks. I've really enjoyed the music in the first two games, excited to see what Clint Mansell has done for this.
Also, it seems like it's all been uploaded onto YouTube already. Not sure if I'm allowed to post it, but searching "Mass Effect 3 OST HQ" will get you there.
Yeah, haha, just stumbled upon it. First two songs sound good!
That is awesome, game has less restrictions that the previous games! Can't wait until tomorrow!
Woo! Got my CE. And just like every time I get a CE, I look at the useless steel case, the Velcro (WTF?) patch, and... is this a post-card? and immediately regret my decision
So when I pop the disc in, it just deletes the Origin.exe, and then refuses to run... I have to go online, DL Origin again, and now it's running.
Stupid physical media. lol
And how hard are these discs secured in this case? Almost had to snap 'em in half!
So when I pop the disc in, it just deletes the Origin.exe, and then refuses to run... I have to go online, DL Origin again, and now it's running.
Stupid physical media. lol
And how hard are these discs secured in this case? Almost had to snap 'em in half!
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Sure thing. They also did this with Crysis, it seems for all of EA's faults, good digital releases (BUY VIA AMAZON though as it tends to be cheaper) of their soundtracks are not one of them.
I suspect as much, but I really don't want to get track title spoilered on something major.