Pollux
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I know this is cliche as shit at this point with regards to this game...but it gets ALOT better.
And I'm still less than 4 hours in.
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Mass Effect 3 |OT| Space Jesus Returns (tag all spoilers)
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I know this is cliche as shit at this point with regards to this game...but it gets ALOT better.
And I'm still less than 4 hours in.
I'm just past that part and I already have dialogue wheels with more than 7 options. I think you'll be fine.
Photolysis
Banned
Yep, used simple proxy trick.
AgentOtaku
Member
5 disc swaps for 360 version?
lol, can't be true
lol, can't be true
There was a guy earlier in the thread who talked about swapping it ten+ times in his game.
I've read a couple of reports about this
Makes me glad I didn't opt for that version.
Pollux
Member
AHHHH my first disk change!!!! the horror. I had to walk 8 feet and press a button.
If one of the biggest complaints I have about this game is that I have to change disks a handful of times, I will be EXTREMELY happy.
So far the game is great, and once it opens up after the intro level it feels like MAss Effect again. Just a little more desperate. the atmosphere is awesome.
If one of the biggest complaints I have about this game is that I have to change disks a handful of times, I will be EXTREMELY happy.
So far the game is great, and once it opens up after the intro level it feels like MAss Effect again. Just a little more desperate. the atmosphere is awesome.
Good to hear. Otherwise, if the game as you say gives back control to the player, im liking it. It imported my character perfectly, changed class from sentinel do adept, tweaked my appearance somewhat, leveled me promptly to level 30, and gave me a bunch of codex entries.
I enjoy how the adept can kick so much ass while carrying just a pistol/SMG, the short cooldowns are insane and Singularity + Warp = boom.
Once you actually get to the Normandy and away from the beginning missions it gives you total control just like the other games.
Also, I really like the new scanning system. It is soooo much better now.
Pollux
Member
Right after the spot where you are there are some more "theme setting" things, but keep in mind that these are necessary to the plot. Once you get those out of the way, about half an hour past where you are now, then everything opens up.
Keep in mind that when I say "opens up" it's not going to feel like it did at the end of ME2. It does in a way since you can go to any system you want, but you have to be tactical about where you go and what you scan.
Also, the tone of this game is very different than ME2 and extremely different from ME1. ME2 was serious with the Collector threat, but ME3 is very good at conveying an atmosphere of impending doom.
I liked ME2 more than ME1, and as far as the first 4 hours go, I would have to put this a little bit ahead of ME2. Not really spoilers for anything, but more just musings on the dialogue and cinematics so far...
while it's true that the first few hours have been very heavy with regards to the cut scenes and they haven't exactly presented you with a plethora of dialogue choices...I think it makes the opening portion of the game better. When Anderson and Shepard are going down the hallway to meet with the Admirals from the scene in the demo, and from the beginning of this game (same scene), the frantic nature of an impending Reaper attack really wouldn't allow for much more than you just imputing here or there. Whereas before Shepard didn't open his mouth without your direct input, the new system they've put in place with regards to the opening cut scenes doesn't really detract from the game.
We all know about the awesome stand and talk scenes from BioWare. But here's the thing, by sacrificing a very small amount of player freedom in the beginning of the game, and potentially during the big dramatic set pieces, BioWare is able to make a game that is far more fluid. The cut scenes make sense. As someone mentioned earlier, it makes ZERO sense for Shepard and Anderson to be catching up about meaningless dialogue choices like "family", "Earth", "Normandy"; or anything along those lines.
We all know about the awesome stand and talk scenes from BioWare. But here's the thing, by sacrificing a very small amount of player freedom in the beginning of the game, and potentially during the big dramatic set pieces, BioWare is able to make a game that is far more fluid. The cut scenes make sense. As someone mentioned earlier, it makes ZERO sense for Shepard and Anderson to be catching up about meaningless dialogue choices like "family", "Earth", "Normandy"; or anything along those lines.
With regard to the "timed mission" outcry that some people have been having, myself included, once I put the game in and was confronted with my first "timed mission" it's really not even a big deal. It's very obvious what missions are the "story advancing" ones.
Think of it this way. When you leave Earth after the mission in the demo (if you're in Europe, or haven't played the game yet), or the opening of the game if you have played the game...You're at point A in the story. You then get a handful of side quests, A1, A2, A3. (I'm pulling the number 3 out of my ass, this is in no way a spoiler).
The next story mission would be B. Well it makes sense that if you move on to B, A1-A3 would no longer be available. So yes the missions are "timed" in the sense that if you do your side quests when you get them, and use that time to also do some exploring with the new (and fucking awesome compared to ME2) scanner, then you will most likely not miss anything.
Now, time to get back to the game. Will try and provide some more thoughts and impressions later on if people are interested.
But basically the summary is that once you realize that this isn't ME2, and that it's a different TYPE of game, and by type I mean it's an armageddon game vs. ME2's Sherlock Holmes mystery vs. ME1's Ethan Hunt Mission Impossible. I hope that made sense.
If anyone wants me to elaborate, let me know, and I'll be more than happy to do so.
Agreed, on both points.
The new scanning is actually really fun and it gives your resource collecting a bit of a frantic edge considering the realistic limits placed upon you. I really like it.
Mind sharing a link to that profile? I really miss sitting back and playing ME lol
Pollux
Member
And also, while I'm only 4 hours in at this point so this opinion may change, I like Vega. Yea he's a meathead spec ops guy, but he's definitely not another Carth, or another Carth 2.0.
He's not on the same level at this point as Garrus, Wrex, Jolee Bindo or Canderous were when we were first introduced to them...but he's not a worthless piece of shit who will be kept in the farthest corner of the Normandy either (which is what I had planned on doing before playing the game).
He's not on the same level at this point as Garrus, Wrex, Jolee Bindo or Canderous were when we were first introduced to them...but he's not a worthless piece of shit who will be kept in the farthest corner of the Normandy either (which is what I had planned on doing before playing the game).
Here is a normal ME3 conversation. No spoilers, just a screenshot of dialogue wheel and a dude's head. This is a very minor character also.
http://i.minus.com/jYCKZZgS5TihT.png
http://i.minus.com/jYCKZZgS5TihT.png
bueno
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I love Vega. He is entirely not what I thought he was going to be.
Bump, can anyone confirm this?
This works 100%. It even worked on my original save that I thought was gone forever because the offline account it was tied to was deleted off my 360.
In the main menu, go to downloadable content. There you can buy it with Bioware Points.
Didn't see that. Guess I'll have to pay more attention next time I play.
ScreenSplitter
Member
Haven't read the thread, but are saved that have been tampered with by the Gibbed editor on Xbox 360 absolutely fine to import?
What AA compatibility bit are you using? Just the ME/ME2 one?
Great to see so many positive reactions and EGs 10. Sadly my copy will drop on the mat right after I left for a skiing trip to the Italian alps. Apparently the ending is one of the most interesting endings in all of gaming, so I'm thinking about a four week total ME3 related blackout.
lucius
Member
My Amazon order finally shipped, yay!
Boo about the disc swap 5-10 times for some people, but guess can be lessened if you stick to just main quest. They should have really made it like ME2 because again a company is punishing the player who is a huge fan of the series that is going to so all quests and replay multiple careers.
I was gonna double dip latter on the PSN digital version but I am just gonna do it now instead. Wish Live had it for download today.
Boo about the disc swap 5-10 times for some people, but guess can be lessened if you stick to just main quest. They should have really made it like ME2 because again a company is punishing the player who is a huge fan of the series that is going to so all quests and replay multiple careers.
I was gonna double dip latter on the PSN digital version but I am just gonna do it now instead. Wish Live had it for download today.
Pollux
Member
Anybody else having trouble actually downloading it. Says that theres an error.
mescalineeyes
Banned
So I just bought and installed Mass Effect 3 on PC only to be greeted with the following message:
uh... okay.
uh... okay.
Two things you should try...Put your computer clock to Thursday and disconnect internet cable. (Unless Origin doesn't allow offline play then you just have to wait)
razgriz417
Member
Yay mine shipped and will be here later today! On a side note, I got my preorder email from amazon and when I followed the link to BSN this is the message I got
I'm guessing they were preparing for the backlash heheh
I'm guessing they were preparing for the backlash heheh
mocolostrocolos
Member
My Collector's is on my way.
Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh. Tomorrow I'll have it.
Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh. Tomorrow I'll have it.
Imp the Dimp
Member
Again, a proxy should do the trick.
Sorry if it's already been asked, but has anyone successfully imported an edited save to ME3?
Nah. That concerns some incident involving Bioware's Jennifer Hepler. Look it up.
ToyMachine228
Member
Serious question; Should I spend the next few days playing the ME2 DLC to carry over into my ME3 game before I start ME3? If the effects of the DLC are basically non-existent I'll just dive into ME3, but if they are significant, I might want to play the ME2 DLC first. Anyone who can offer any insight would be helpful.
FlutterPuffs
Member
I have to ask, how is the PS3's version holding up? The framerate was wonky in the demo, is it the same in the final version?
razgriz417
Member
MrCookiepants
Member
Guys, if I buy it on PC, will the disc basically be a glorified unlock code for the digital version? Will I get home, salivating to play the game and wind up having to wait for an 8GB download?
Disc swapping and lack of gold subscription and hard drive space for DLC have ruled out the 360 version for me.
Ugh, life would be so much simpler if people would learn to make fucking PS3 games properly.
Disc swapping and lack of gold subscription and hard drive space for DLC have ruled out the 360 version for me.
Ugh, life would be so much simpler if people would learn to make fucking PS3 games properly.
Na. The Disk will install the game without needing to download anything. All the data is on the disk.
razgriz417
Member
Huh, so looking at all the dlc for this game, turns out you can buy those boxes for multiplayer using Bioware space dollars
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3_Multiplayer#Store
least this confirms there's a tier above veteran
Edit: oops old
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3_Multiplayer#Store
least this confirms there's a tier above veteran
Edit: oops old