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The Mass Effect Community Thread
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Baron_Calamity
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I've been playing through the entire mass effect series (yes, even the crappy iphone game) and I'm kinda made peace with Mass Effect 3. The game should not be played without all the dlc. They change the story arc for the better quite a bit. Even then, it still fails to deliver on the promises of the first game so in my mind I'm comparing it to how Marvel Comics were written in the 80s. There was no overall planned arc, writers come and go, and resolutions were never satisfying, but I still enjoyed reading about my favorite heroes.
This guy ---> twitter.com/tibermoon is the lead designer on ME4, apparently.
EatChildren
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Ian S. Frazier
Lead Designer: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Lead Designer: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm
Designer: Titan Quest
Designer: Titan Quest: Immortal Throne
Not bad. Not bad at all.
EatChildren
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I want some news or even a short teaser this fall like that Star Wars Battlefront game at E3 2013 dammit.I don't wanna wait until E3 2014 to get something.
I'll keep pushing my belief that a Spike VGA CG teaser wouldn't be totally out of the question. A lot hinges on just how hard Montreal went into development, but all the twitter teasers and gossip from the company seem to indicate they weren't exactly sitting on their hands. Also depends on how much of Montreal has been thrown on Inquisition, and what EA/BioWare's release schedule looks like.
I mean, I get that a new team building a new story in the franchise on a new generation of hardware using a new engine is going to drag development time, but by March next year Mass Effect 3 will have been on the market for two years, and it's obviously not releasing then. So when does EA want a new entry in one of their most popular franchises out the gate? How long are they happy to let the franchise linger in limbo after Mass Effect 3?
Dragon Age: Inquisition is Q3 2014. Nobody expect Mass Effect 4 before then, so when? By the end of 2014 it will have been the longest time between any two Mass Effect projects. Early 2015? If not, late 2015? Would EA be happy throwing the Mass Effect series to a new studio with the intention of getting it done, and them taking three years to get an established formula out the gate?
I'd love to see this. Sure, many people here seems to hate CG trailers, but considering how early in development ME4 is, a short CG teaser during the Spike VGA wouldn't be so bad.
Just show the Citadel or a Mass Relay, a Krogan or an Asari while playing the Galaxy map music and the hype machine will start.
shinobi602
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Maybe sooner guys? HYPE.
Probably nothing
Maybe sooner guys? HYPE.
Probably nothing
Man, i hate i.minus. Blocked at work, need imgur or text!
shinobi602
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I fixed it for ya
Thanks, here's some Krogan love. *Headbutt*
shinobi602
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You...you dare?
Well, it's either that or a fight to the death near the mother of the Thresher Maws lair.
Your choice.
I'm bored.
shinobi602
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Hah, but seriously, what do you guys think of those tweets.
Nostremitus
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They'll announce the Mass Effect Equivalent of Star Trek: The Search for Spock. You play as your love interest(if they survived, otherwise Garrus if he survived, or new character otherwise) as they search for Shepard.
Joking, obviously...
shinobi602
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EatChildren
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Gamble did the same thing at Comic-Con, held some Mass Effect meeting with some fans. Whatever they discussed couldn't be talked about.
shinobi602
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Got dat email, but I can't go. Fuuuuuuck uuuuuu
j0hnny_385
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Whow, this is really sweet.
greendublin
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Plenty of flaws to go around in the series, but I swear the music and the fiction they've created come together to make the best universe in gaming.
Fem Shep is where it's at. And Thane's voice!
Next gen ME will be stunning.
Fem Shep is where it's at. And Thane's voice!
Next gen ME will be stunning.
EatChildren
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shinobi602
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I need this in my life. Goddamnit. I need it now.
EatChildren
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He also posted a couple of days ago:
So the new IP must be coming along swimmingly.
So the new IP must be coming along swimmingly.
digoutyoursoul
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I NEED NOW
shinobi602
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Ugh, can't wait. I honestly feel we're going to see a teaser of the next ME at the VGAs, but this new IP won't be for a while.
EatChildren
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Mass Effect on Frostbite 3.
In time, my pretty. In time.
In time, my pretty. In time.
shinobi602
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Atraveller
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It probably wouldn't happen, that's part of their scheme to squeeze every cent out of you after you bought the Bioware points.
I'm a new fan, been playing through 3 on the Wii-U and am loving it. I know I'm missing out on a lot of things not playing the other 2 but I am trying to take in as much info they give me and I am fully immersed.
I think I'm at the end of the game, on my way back to Earth. But ya, this game has really blown me away and to think of what a next gen version could be has gotten me pretty excited. Multiplayer has been a blast as well so can't wait to see what they do to expand that in the next game.
I don't have a PS3 or 360 but will be getting a PS4 so I'll be ready for the new one.
I think I'm at the end of the game, on my way back to Earth. But ya, this game has really blown me away and to think of what a next gen version could be has gotten me pretty excited. Multiplayer has been a blast as well so can't wait to see what they do to expand that in the next game.
I don't have a PS3 or 360 but will be getting a PS4 so I'll be ready for the new one.
digoutyoursoul
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Sexy, very sexy
Winterfang
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Good to see this thread Bump.
On my third replay of Mass Effect 2, I discovered that you can missions hidden inside the planets and they are a couple of them. It felt almost like playing DLC LOL.
Also any tips for an Sentinel doing an Insanity run? The Collectors are breaking my ass, so I'm actually afraid of doing that last mission. (Both the first Collector Base and Reaper IFF mission where so hair pulling hard).
On my third replay of Mass Effect 2, I discovered that you can missions hidden inside the planets and they are a couple of them. It felt almost like playing DLC LOL.
Also any tips for an Sentinel doing an Insanity run? The Collectors are breaking my ass, so I'm actually afraid of doing that last mission. (Both the first Collector Base and Reaper IFF mission where so hair pulling hard).
I'm thinking of playing through this series for the first time pretty soon, since it's one of the few franchises from this gen that I haven't really touched at all (just not the biggest sci-fi fan). How does the first game play on the PC, specifically with regards to the controls? I know it doesn't have controller support - similar to ME2 on the PC.
I'm on PS3.
Wait, you played ME3 without playing the other 2 games? Man, you missed a lot of good stuff. At least buy them on PC if you don't have a PS3 or 360, the games aren't very demanding.
Like you said, no controller support for any of the games on PC. But i have no problem playing with keyboard and mouse ; easier to aim, more keybinds for powers and moving Shepard around is alright.
EatChildren
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Digital Extremes' job with the Mass Effect port was better than BioWare's own internal work with Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. Mass Effect's UI was completely redesigned for mouse and keyboard, and it works like a charm. Plays very, very well with a better sense of control over your squadmates.
Mass Effect 2 and 3 play well enough, like any third person shooter.
I will believe that quality when it is in my FRAPS and not a second sooner.
And the mousewheel doesn't work in ME2 for some weird reason(unless its to change weapons). It's a little annoying having to click to scrolldown text.
No keyboard shortcuts for the different submenus in ME2 and ME3 sucks too. Have to go through the main menu everytime to read the Journal, Codex, Squad, etc.
BWJinxing
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IF they can revive the feeling of ME1, ill be interested. If the next feels like 2 or 3, I will pass. I'm not getting sucked in for a twist of the "RGB" ending for a "CMYK" ending.
ME1 imo, has really great depth, immersion, and substance as well as story. ME2 feels just like story and ME3 has some depth, some immersion, and story but little substance.
ME1 imo, has really great depth, immersion, and substance as well as story. ME2 feels just like story and ME3 has some depth, some immersion, and story but little substance.
shinobi602
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Stop it Nirolak. Curse you.
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