Have you done all the main quests/loyalty missions? What about the sidequests and N7 missions, or even the Firewalker DLC? Have you beaten ME2 before, which gives you a 25% XP boost? When I did my Adept Insanity run (the last non-NG+ run I've done in a while), I reached 30 with a decent amount to go before I ran out of content. Even if you haven't beaten ME2 before, I think it should be possible to hit 30 if you do everything there is to do. And if you don't go all the way, you should still retain your level when importing.
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Mass Effect 3 |OT| Space Jesus Returns (tag all spoilers)
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Have you done all the main quests/loyalty missions? What about the sidequests and N7 missions, or even the Firewalker DLC? Have you beaten ME2 before, which gives you a 25% XP boost? When I did my Adept Insanity run (the last non-NG+ run I've done in a while), I reached 30 with a decent amount to go before I ran out of content. Even if you haven't beaten ME2 before, I think it should be possible to hit 30 if you do everything there is to do. And if you don't go all the way, you should still retain your level when importing.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
What do you mean by side quests?
All I have to do is the DLC I have (Shadow Broker and Kasumi) and the main game. By the time I get into the last fight with the BabbyReaper I hit level 30.
Just wanted to chime in again, after 20 hours of play on the PS3 version. Yeah... the framerate is still pretty bad during cutscenes, it seemed to get better after the intro, but it turned out to be just that there were fewer characters on screen. When the big cutscene action sequences come up, it gets really choppy like a slideshow. Pop-in seems worse now further into the game. I'm still sticking with it though, the game is soo good apart from the framerate.
EDIT: I'm playing on one of those fat 80gb PS3s if that makes any difference.
I used to feel the same, but they're not bad for an Insanity run. I really like the human bomb aspect; having a Krogan charge you to see him propelled in the other direction by your armor blast is quite fun.
Weapons suck, though.
Lifejumper
Member
Not good to hear for the people buying the Ps3 version.
Can you customize your squadmates?
The missions you get from scanning planets. I was playing the PS3 version though so I didn't have an ME1 character imported so I didn't have that XP bonus. As far as I know, the only way to hit 30 without an imported character in one playthrough is to do all the side stuff.
:/ That's a damn shame. Oh well, the framerate in the ME2 cutscenes on the PS3 version could be pretty bad at times but it didn't bother me all that much.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Ok... I will give the class that.
I still have much more fun Charging, Cloaking, Adrenalining, Singulariting, and Droning in comparison.
Ah, I see the issue then.
I usually just take the XP bonus for granted.
CharmingCharlie
Member
Just to chime in here just because the PC does not have "official" joypad support does not mean it won't be playable with joypad. There are plenty of programs out there that can allow you to control non-joypad games with a joypad.
If I remember off the top of my head there is Xpadder and joytokey. Now obviously it isn't as ideal as having native joypad control in the game but if you really do find the mouse and keyboard to uncomfortable then there is a solution out there.
Psychoward
Banned
Is there any way to import a level 30 from 2 and have him/her be a level 1 in 3?
Uno Venova
Banned
Both the console versions don't sound good right now, framerate problems on one, way too much disk switching on the other, ugh.
I haven't been able to stop watching the launch trailer, I feel there is so much it does right. The music is perfect, it's certainly fits the atmosphere. My favorite part they showed was when you can see
, it sent chills down my spine. Up until about a week and a half ago I wasn't overly excited about the game, I mean sure, I love Mass Effect and had my N7 Edition pre ordered, but it wasn't until recently when it hit me that the game is right around the corner. Now I can't stop thinking about it and wishing that I would have replayed ME2 on PS3 
the reflection of what was going on through Tali's visor
MisterNugNug
Member
Any PC Gafers interested in the Facebook app thing? Getting five free recruit packs would be a nice way to start mp.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Psychoward
Banned
Ah, no problem, just seemed like you did haha.
You can customize their loadout and you can pick their armor sets.
shadyspace
Banned
I've never played ME with a controller. Is it that much better of an experience? I like having dedicated keys for powers and squad commands.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Well I've read metric tons on it.
I could spoil the game for a lot of people if I was a thick headed jackass.
Never came across anything about that though.
Adrenalining, Singulariting and Droning felt somewhat boring in ME2, but I think it has a lot to do with universal cooldown and the revamped biotic powers (I really liked Push when it was a direct power, for instance; the missile form lacked "punch").
Vanguard and Infiltrator are definitely the best.
Look at us, discussing classes. Boy is the wait getting painful.
Psychoward
Banned
Hey, I love discussing classes.
Adept da best.
Adept da best.
It's not better. I mean, some people just like to kick back on the couch with a pad or are overwhelmed by the hundreds of buttons on a keyboard, but KB/M gives you superior accuracy and hotkeys. It would still be nice to have the option to use a gamepad on PC, though, since I just play on a normal.
I dont think so, I started out with ME on the 360, beat it 6 times then I built a nice PC and bought ME on PC, beat it another 6 times and then continued on with ME2 for PC. Sure its easier to get into a more comfortable position with a controller but I vastly prefer the precision of a mouse and the quick keys. Also the hud layout is nice on PC, I dont care for the skill wheel.
Hey, I love discussing classes.
Adept da best.
Adept + shotgun (second playthrough) was da best in ME1. Blast, blast, push, singularity, CARNAGE. ME2 pales in comparison, you shall agree.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
I could see Singularity and Drone being boring. But Adrenalining?
I see a guy I shoot, Adrenaline Rush, get behind and bludgeon. When you've got it maxed that shit cools quick and rinse repeat. Melee in ME2 only works well in the Soldier and Vanguard class.
I bet I am switching back to Soldier after trying out a new class. I always think myself that I am a normal human so I do the best I can, which is shooting, and let my buddies do the crazy stuff.
Also yeah, Adrenalin is great, but everything else Soldier has is just ... boring.
Also yeah, Adrenalin is great, but everything else Soldier has is just ... boring.
Psychoward
Banned
I found concussive shot was really fun in the demo, I'll probably max that out and fitness before I do anything else.
Woo-Fu
Banned
Yeah, my "mistake" was to try the Soldier after the Vanguard. It was too late. Hopping from target to target and bludgeoning them to death was way to fun; Adrenaline Rush could only feel inferior after this. But I certainly approve of your ways.
Hey, I love discussing classes.
Adept da best.
Adept is the only true class. So much fun singularity then warpinp/shockwave
Thunder Monkey
Banned
The worst thing about ME2 is how much it stifles creativity.
ME1 almost expects you to give your characters tons of powers, and to use them in tandem. ME2 you have to pick and choose what moves you really want to max, on top of the number being limited in comparison.
I giggled so much doing that in the demo.
ME1 almost expects you to give your characters tons of powers, and to use them in tandem. ME2 you have to pick and choose what moves you really want to max, on top of the number being limited in comparison.
That's actually one that has me excited. Melee has been expanded. You've now got a combo and finisher.
I giggled so much doing that in the demo.
The observer is supposed to be a
scientist
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Psychoward
Banned
Pssh, shockwave, in ME2, Wide Singularity + Unstable Warp
Mmmmm, AoE's.
In 3 I'll probably just abuse Singularity/Throw detonations.
Self_Destructive
Member
Is the framerate during gameplay pretty good/stable?
Vanguard is fun. I'm going through a fresh ME2 run on Insanity and had to pick Vanguard again, with Reave as the bonus power. Charge + shotgun, Pull, Shockwave, Reave = massive ass-stomping.
That's what teammates are for!
That's what teammates are for!
I was just thinking about this. ME rewards you for doing really bizarre stuff with your character, while ME2 really doesnt allow that at all. That said ME almost required you to do so with a number of the classes, where as in ME2 each class had a much more distinct and unique feel to them from the start and they all felt much more viable than they did in ME, at least to me.
ME3 looks to be perfect because it retains that uniqueness established by ME2 but brings back the ability to customize them with a number of different options from ME. With both weapon selection and weapon mods back I can a lot of cool possibilities with the various classes. Plus the whole weight mechanic will be really cool since you can now go with just a single gun on an adept and being a biotic spamming god.
shadyspace
Banned
Adepts have always struck me as dainty. Afraid to get their fingers dirty, really.
Agreed, this is one of the greatest additions I've witnessed so far.
shinobi602
Member
Still....
Thunder Monkey
Banned
You've never played an Adept with Assault Rifle subclass I take it?
edit: Ignore that. You said you haven't.
*cough*
Why let your teammates have all the fun? It's not like you can't use guns as an Adept. There is still PLENTY of shooting.
Soilder is a grunt class. Adept are like gods compared.
Psychoward
Banned
Same for me, it'll probably ship on Monday, have faith my friend.Still....
Still....
:lol I'm loosing my shit!
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
after a half dozen failures, I'll make my Idris Elba Shepard in ME3, or I could try a Benedict Cumberbatch
if all else fails, I'll go with Billy Butcher
if all else fails, I'll go with Billy Butcher
Woo-Fu
Banned
Are you saying somebody can't be both? Batman, Iron Man, Captain Jack Harkness, all of them might disagree.
at least now we know where/what the observer was up to when he was getting shot, trying to sleep with Jack!
Thunder Monkey
Banned
I don't actually intend to buy the game until I can get it for $30 or under either!
It's how I've done the two prior games. I buy them really cheap, and then play them for 500 hours spread across 40-something characters.
When I finish ME3 sometime in 2013 (my version of finish) I should have every story option played out.
Would've been nice if it came Monday, but alas..Still....
Its been pretty decent so far, the framerate drops are there, but they're not as common so no real complaints during gameplay.