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Mass Effect (PS3) |OT| Shepard's love is not exclusive
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LiquidSolid
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You can't play after the ending in ME1, so there's no added dialogue.
Melchiah
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gregor7777
Banned
A few of them do. There is the one about that Artificial Intelligence incident on the Moon for instance an other about -I don't know which officer anymore- as well. I wouldn't have an exhaustive list but the Moon incident is quite interesting to have in your save I'd say (if only for the understanding it would bring for future events).
I hate to break it to you, but ME2 has the worst loading times of the series. Although i don't know if ME1 PS3 has it worst.
Just put an easier difficulty if you die too much. Will save you a lot of loadings.
And yeah, you cannot continue the game(DLC, or just explorations and sidequests) after beating the game.
You need to do the moon side quest to unlock your class specialization, which will give you an additional ability. To skip that is kind of stupid.
Melchiah
Member
I played it yesterday, and it was one of the most boring missions so far, so hopefully the repercussions will be worthwhile.
EDIT:
I thought that was because I maxed out my Spectre specs at the end of the mission.
That quest has its payoff in Mass Effect 3.
RPGCrazied
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I hate to break it to you, but ME2 has the worst loading times of the series. Although i don't know if ME1 PS3 has it worst.
Just put an easier difficulty if you die too much. Will save you a lot of loadings.
And yeah, you cannot continue the game(DLC, or just explorations and sidequests) after beating the game.
Well, its not of dying, its more of dropping onto planets and just entering buildings and other stuff. So its worse in 2? Damn, well, at least it looks better? Or so I heard. Is film grain and motion blur options in 2?
You only see loadings when starting a new mission, entering a city hub and changing Normandy floors. Apparently, the Normandy loading screens has it worst on consoles, while its super fast on PC, but slow everywhere else.
And yes, ME2 and ME3 looks much better than ME1. Film grain and motion blur are still there, except no film grain in ME3.
AdventChild
Neo Member
10/10
Thanks. Trying to do as much as I can but trying to do it quickly as I've gone through the game before in the pass. So if I can cut something out great. I do remember doing this moon or at moon mission. So shouldn't take long to do it again. Have been remembering things I've done before and that's making completing them go quickly. Also not stopping to admire the game's graphics has helped speed things up considerably. I spent a LOT of time doing that my first play through when the game first came out.
From ME1, it's mainly main-quests that have a follow-up in future games. Sidequests are poor unfortunately.
ME2 is a 2-face game, the main quest has it's peak, but is really shabby if you compare it to ME1. The "side-quests" (if they can still be named so) linked to your crew are fantastic for most and have a follow-up on ME3.
Don't rush ME1's ending, the 3 last hours are a delight at all levels (the exact opposite of ME3...) .
PowderedToast
Junior Member
eh, it's ok. nowhere near obsidian levels or anything.
this is the first time playing these games that i've noticed how absolutely pointless the neutral option is, the majority of the time it gives the same response as the paragon option anyway. removing it in 3 was simply a removal of the illusion.
the moments where you're given an option on the left and right also have you say the same thing very frequently.
paragon/renegade was also really badly handled. disregarding the fact it's binary, the skill-based nature of it means you're only ever rewarded for consistency. this means that you never respond independently to each situation, because doing that means you'll never have access to the high-level diplomatic speech options. you have to choose one side and stick with it all the way.
the only real chances you get to role play your character is romances (which are not moral affiliated), combat class and a handful of key story decisions - which even then are largely still crippled by the moral system. yuck
I love Obsidian, but I found the choice towards the end of BDtS a much more difficult choice than anything Obsidian's presented. Occasionally Bioware does do some good stuff.
PowderedToast
Junior Member
maybe i am misremembering
are you referring to
letting the batarian get away and saving the hostages, or chasing the batarian and the letting the hostages die?
Yep. That's the one.
RPGCrazied
Member
I just hit a nasty bug. I forget the exact name of the planet, its like Nephmos, after I exited a mine the framerate seemed like it was under 10. I sure hope when I load up its fixed. I'm nearing the end I think with 30 hours.
Melchiah
Member
I've got 28-29 hours behind, and I've only completed Noveria of the main missions. So, you might have quite a lot ahead like I do.
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
Finished my first playthrough, looked at the trophies.. holy shit am I suppose to play through this 50 times?!? Game is fantastic I had no flaws with the ps3 version, no game breaking glitches and game ran smoothly throughout.
I really liked the story of the game, I'll be buying mass effect 2 asap, but it might show up on playstation plus if i'm patient.
So I played engineer, next I guess i'll try going soldier, or adept. And i'll do all the side missions and what not.
I really liked the story of the game, I'll be buying mass effect 2 asap, but it might show up on playstation plus if i'm patient.
So I played engineer, next I guess i'll try going soldier, or adept. And i'll do all the side missions and what not.
I need advice, mass effect GAF. I have mass effect 1&2 on PC. I have mass effect 2&3 on 360. I've not played any mass effect.
Should I play 1&2 on PC and 3 on 360, just play 2&3 on 360 and ignore 1, or look for a cheap copy of mass effect 1 on 360 so I can coninue through with my character?
Should I play 1&2 on PC and 3 on 360, just play 2&3 on 360 and ignore 1, or look for a cheap copy of mass effect 1 on 360 so I can coninue through with my character?
My advice:
1.) Find cheap copy of Mass Effect on the 360. The game is designed as a trilogy, and for you to take your character throughout the entire thing.
2.)Play 1 on PC, then play 2&3 on the 360. If you look around, you may find some way to convert PC saves to 360 saves.
Since ME1 runs like shit on 360, i'd suggest buying ME3 on PC. Unless you're one of those who can't stand playing with a keyboard & mouse.
Or use that save trick Patryn posted.
I think it's one playthrough, unfortunately. And it's 75 uses for the powers, and 150 for the guns.
PC because you'll want to look at those ME sky boxes in 1080p (or higher).
I'd suggest playing the whole series on the PC. If you don't have KB+M gaming experience, ME is a good game to start learning.
masterkajo
Member
On Xbox360 it was overall. I got the use heal 75 (150?) achievement after Eden Prime with my second character for instance.
PowderedToast
Junior Member
i hadn't played ME1 in 4/5 years, and now that i'm nearing the end i can completely understand those who complain about ME2's plot. this really could've been a two game series with how the story unfolds in the original.
RPGCrazied
Member
Just beat ME 1 with 30 hours. It didn't ask me to save after the credits? How will I be able to import into 2? Also, who sings the credits song?
It makes a system save in the background after you beat Saren (but before
you pick between Anderson and Udina... yeah, that choice is actually NOT tracked
LiquidSolid
Member
All the ability/weapon counters stack, so no, they can be done in multiple playthroughs.
RPGCrazied
Member
Thanks guys! Onto ME 2 now!
Which makes it even funnier when you decide to
pick Anderson, then tell Jacob/Miranda in ME2 that you picked Udina
Synless
Member
Not sure if new, but it looks like there were a few downgrades to the game to get it to run better.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-mass-effect-PS3-face-off
Edit* n/m there was a thread about it.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-mass-effect-PS3-face-off
Edit* n/m there was a thread about it.
Felix Lighter
Member
Grats!
Keep us updated!
So, who likes playing with explosive ammo!
High Explosive X ammo HMWSR X sniper rifle with Rail Extensions is like firing the Mako cannon from your shoulder.
RPGCrazied
Member
I feel the 2nd game's loading is faster. But I just barely got to freedoms landing. I also like how when you save you can still play the game as it saves, don't have to wait for it to save before you can do anything like the first ME.
How do you connect to the Cerberus network for the dlc? I have it downloaded an installed, but can't tell if its installed.
How do you connect to the Cerberus network for the dlc? I have it downloaded an installed, but can't tell if its installed.
You should be able to tell right from the menu screen when you first load the game. The laptop on the right should open up. If it doesn't, you're not connected. There should also be a prompt to connect somewhere.
RPGCrazied
Member
It just says connected. All I have on the menu is start game and extra's. If I go into the DLC it just opens up the PS store.
Dave_6
Member
For whatever reason, the laptop doesn't open on the PS3 version of ME2. There is just the connect prompt.
RPGCrazied
Member
Then how do you know you get all the stuff from the DLC?
Wait, you can't use quick saves in the console versions of ME1? It's exclusive to PC? :lol
Run them over, hop out of the Mako, and then Biotic Lift+Throw your target and then blast them. If there's lots of enemies use Singularity/Stasis/Warp on the ones you're not focusing on & Immunity/Barrier on your group if you have them. If you're getting hit too much you can hop back into the Mako for a quick getaway or you can take cover in nearby hills/trenches.
The only enemies you can't really kill like that are the huge giant worms, but there's only a few of them.
If you insist on doing it the boring way, i.e. the Mako machine guns, just do it from a far enough distance that you can safely hop the rockets aimed at you. Also take a electronics specced party member so they can help with hull damage repair.
You can get everything in 3 playthroughs. Only important to choose 2 different team mates each time and doing most of the side missions with them to get their trophies and those difficulty-Trophies.
They stack over all playthroughs but are even farmable. Same with the weapon trophies.
for example the Colony of the Dead is a great place with ~10 easy Husks in one place.
Save the game, leave your crew at the entrance kill everyone with the weapon, biotic power, tech skill you want, load the save from before and repeat.
I would try to get better ones on the first playthrough because once you have the trophy you unlock the skill for all new characters.
Like an Adept with the assault rifle skill, Soldier with singularity etc
If you haven't found out: with R2 you can fire the canon. Kills many enemies instantly or at least takes a large chunk of their HP.
I missed this the first time
and the projectiles like rockets or those energy balls from the bigger Geth fly relatively slowly. If you stand sidewise to them you can doge them by simply moving a bit back and forth.
There's always a few additional Citadel missions that gets added after a main mission. The only thing i can remember is that after Virmire, there is one guy near Flux + one guy near the markets with the big windows overlooking the Citadel. That, and Conrad that has something new to say at least 3 times, as long as you don't tell him to get the fuck away from you.
Melchiah
Member
There's always a few addiotional Citadel missions that gets added after a main mission. The only thing i can remember is that after Virmire, there is one guy near Flux + one guy near the markets with the big windows overlooking the Citadel. That, and Conrad that has something new to say at least 3 times, as long as you don't tell him to get the fuck away from you.
Ok, I'll check over Citadel before/after Virmire then. Thanks.