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Mass Effect: Andromeda |OT| Ryders on the Storm
- Thread starter Blue Ninja
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General Lee
Member
VPN worked, I'm in. 
The animations might looks bad, but the rest of the game sure looks pretty in HDR on a 55" screen. I Wish my 1070 could do 4K too at 60 FPS but I guess you can't have it all.
The animations might looks bad, but the rest of the game sure looks pretty in HDR on a 55" screen. I Wish my 1070 could do 4K too at 60 FPS but I guess you can't have it all.
SCB3
Member
This is on XBox One
Well, I got past the trial screen,
I'll leave it in case it's downloading something for another 20 mins or so, but it seems it isn't working for now
Well, I got past the trial screen,
- loaded into the game,
- still says thanks for playing the trial buy now,
- went to that store page, pressed play,
- now been connecting to server for 10 mins
I'll leave it in case it's downloading something for another 20 mins or so, but it seems it isn't working for now
This is the biggest pill for me to swallow. Mass effect without choice doesnt feel like mass effect.
Never had that happen honestly, day before release at best
arts&crafts
Member
Supposedly all (or most) digital stores that are not Origin wont get keys until UK release of Thursday? That is what I am told. I am waiting on CDkeys.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
Anyone here playing the full game already? If so....
My main concern remains the planets. I did not like Eos but some folks said the other planets were a lot better and much more fun to explore. Plenty of reviews deny this but there are also several reviews who stated the exact opposite. Anyone here who can say something about this? Are these worlds indeed very empty or is there enough reason for exploration?
I also saw a lot of critique about the characters but I had no problems with them in the trial, not at all. Some reviews even talk negatively about the combat and I would say the combat is the best it's ever been.
My main concern remains the planets. I did not like Eos but some folks said the other planets were a lot better and much more fun to explore. Plenty of reviews deny this but there are also several reviews who stated the exact opposite. Anyone here who can say something about this? Are these worlds indeed very empty or is there enough reason for exploration?
I also saw a lot of critique about the characters but I had no problems with them in the trial, not at all. Some reviews even talk negatively about the combat and I would say the combat is the best it's ever been.
Did you tried a hard reset?
arts&crafts
Member
Thats awesome news! (for me) I thought I had to wait until Thursday. Also I wouldnt buy elsewhere unless you confirm they have keys first. I know GMG and Gameplanet are also waiting on keys.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
This is mass effect.
I'm going to get it anyway. And if it disappoints me, I'll just keep playing it while I cry.
I'm going to get it anyway. And if it disappoints me, I'll just keep playing it while I cry.
Wow, really? Thats fantastic to hear. Thanks for informing!
Relentless 757
Member
Welp, already cancelled to get on Origin(still haven't gotten money back). If they send out keys before I get my money back, well guess that's what I get for being impatient lol.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
64.29 for Xbox One Cdkeys, why? Sometimes those guys have crazy good deals but sometimes absolutely ridiculous.
Usually goes up on release day.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Yes!
Allnamestakenlol
Member
Hmm, play-asia.com listed release date as 21st for digital. They better not be late.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Great. Just unlocked via VPN and after 10 minutes it crashes and goes to black screen. Never once happened during the trial
CaptainSmirnov
Member
Is the soundtrack available somewhere other than origin? At work right now and would like to take a listen to build hype
MAX PAYMENT
Member
So the real question is; will bioware give this game the same kind of support FFXV is getting?
Updates fixing story, cutscenes, etc?
Will EA just drop it or will this game, over time, get good?
Updates fixing story, cutscenes, etc?
Will EA just drop it or will this game, over time, get good?
Allnamestakenlol
Member
Anyone know if their comments about "having meaningful side quests akin to the Witcher" were accurate?
I personally expect focus on multiplayer support.
JeffG
Member
probably 2 or 3 Story DLC packs
I think it depends on how profitable multiplayer is which would fund development of other ventures. I have to imagine stuff like the extended cut and new voice acting had alot to do with money coming from multiplayer.
If the game is very profitable then prolonged support would be a no brainier.
Rellik
Member
Like RS4- said, they usually go up in price the closer to release you get.
Just great. Been fiddling with it for an hour now. Play button is greyed out yet Origin says it's "Just Released". Reinstalled Origin and all.
Support was a complete fluke as well.
I'm apparently not the only one and even legit users from India, HK, China & South Korea have the same issue..
Support was a complete fluke as well.
I'm apparently not the only one and even legit users from India, HK, China & South Korea have the same issue..
They are not. Most quests just cast you as an errand boy or girl, getting from A to B, pressing a button, killing some dudes, etc. Main quest sometimes have a moral decision at the end which have repercussions, but it's never as interesting or multiplayered as The Witcher ever was.
The Lamonster
Member
I'm curious about this too, specifically for 1080p TVs.
SCB3
Member
Yep, several times before just to make sre
arts&crafts
Member
I assume you are in a region its out in? Otherwise it could be a VPN issue.
Yep, just impossible to be there, lol
Unity2012
Member
Thank you to OP & Shinobi for putting together the OT. Sometimes we take this things for granted. Great job.
With over 10hrs played, i can honestly say I'm enjoying the progression of the game. I see the flaws, yes; but it hasn't stopped me, at least for now, from enjoying the game.
I knew that coming from the trilogy, having experienced all the ups and downs of the protagonists, it was going to be hard to adapt to a fresh start, especially with a younger character that doesnt have the leadership presence of Shepard. Thats where customization played a big role for me (in spite of the current limited choices). It was easier, for me, to dive in with a stronger looking character than a younger inexperienced one. I understand they wanted us to build him up over time but when i think Mass Effect, its hard not to think Shepard and his crew.
With games like Witcher 3, Halo 4&5, uncharted 4, Battlefield 4 and now Horizon, its hard not to noticed the poor artistic characters presentation and animations of Andromeda, and yet, I'm still a Mass Effect fan above all. I like a lot of what I've seen so far. Im doing my best not to compare and take things as they come. I will give this one a chance to see for myself what else it has to offer.
With over 10hrs played, i can honestly say I'm enjoying the progression of the game. I see the flaws, yes; but it hasn't stopped me, at least for now, from enjoying the game.
I knew that coming from the trilogy, having experienced all the ups and downs of the protagonists, it was going to be hard to adapt to a fresh start, especially with a younger character that doesnt have the leadership presence of Shepard. Thats where customization played a big role for me (in spite of the current limited choices). It was easier, for me, to dive in with a stronger looking character than a younger inexperienced one. I understand they wanted us to build him up over time but when i think Mass Effect, its hard not to think Shepard and his crew.
With games like Witcher 3, Halo 4&5, uncharted 4, Battlefield 4 and now Horizon, its hard not to noticed the poor artistic characters presentation and animations of Andromeda, and yet, I'm still a Mass Effect fan above all. I like a lot of what I've seen so far. Im doing my best not to compare and take things as they come. I will give this one a chance to see for myself what else it has to offer.
Poodlestrike
Banned
The problem with this read on it is that it's reductive as hell. The quest structure is mechanically simple, but by and large the narrative framework is good. If you Let yourself get caught up in it, even the go place scan thing quests are at least decent
Like I said, it's broken even for legit customers from India, HK, S.Korea & China. Play button greyed out.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Urgh. My game crashed AGAIN with black screen and direct x driver crash error.
Updated to the new nVidia drivers that came out today as well.
Updated to the new nVidia drivers that came out today as well.
Diablohead
Member
Honestly I expect to see the game get a few patches over a couple of months then it will be done, most games follow that pattern of a few months of support over updates then either stop or slow down, especially if any dlc is due or just released.
HueyFreeman
Banned
yeah i think this is what i'll wait for. I certainly wouldn't have pre-ordered knowing what i know now, but I'm happy to play the game in a month or two once the team's had some time to iron out bugs. Really sounds like Bioware Montreal needed another delay.
Rellik
Member
Yep, definitely sounds like Origin to me.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those who just blindly bashes everything that isn't Steam, but that piece of software has given me so many issues over the years. It pretty much forced me to get the PS4 version of this game.
Anyone? This was by far the most tedious part of the game to me
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Nope, no way to skip the planet -> planet transitions.
Probably hiding loading screens or something.