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The Mass Effect Community Thread
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lucebuce12
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They've already confirmed that it's a weekly thing. There's also going to be previews in the coming weeks and IGN coverage in the month of March.
The Lamonster
Member
I just want to see the character creator.
That and the MP are still the real mysteries. Kinda crazy that they haven't shown either yet.
DevilDog
Member
Why is it crazy? This is what most companies should be doing anyway. The closer to release you get to see the content, the more representative of the actual product they will be.
prag16
Banned
Definitely not that crazy that we haven't seen the character creator yet. As for multi, we did see that 2 second clip, heh. I'm sure they'll show more soon. Still no date for the multiplayer beta, eh? It's getting damn close to release..
I'm kind of glad it has been marketed like this. It always sucks seeing a bunch of info about a game, getting excited about it, and then finding out you have to wait 6 months to a year before you get to play it. This way it wasn't on my radar at all before February.
That said, it doesn't seem like it would necessarily be great for the game's sales, but they would have a lot more knowledge on marketing than me.
That said, it doesn't seem like it would necessarily be great for the game's sales, but they would have a lot more knowledge on marketing than me.
John Petrucci
Member
That's a bit of a disappointment. I like default Scott, but wanted to tweak him a bit. If the quality of the CC-made characters is comparable to the Bioware-built ones though, I may just create my own... Or wait until someone makes and shares a ridiculously good looking one
Making a tweaked Scott Ryder is likely going to be fairly easy anyway. He doesn't have a look that'd be difficult at all to achieve with say the DAI CC. I'm sure that like you said there will be lots of tweaked Scotts (and Sara's) floating around.
Sara's look is much more unique than Scott's so that could take a while. I think we're going to have people trying to recreate that trailer Sara in her first reveal, or maybe just a more idealized model-ish version of her that still has her vibe. With that said, count me in the camp that likes her default look just fine as it is right now.
Yea It's been one of my favorite things in Bioware games since DAO. Really can't wait to see how in depth this new CC is going to be!
Do you know if there will be an option to adjust the face midgame like using the mirror in the Black Emporium in Inquisition?
Officer.Sanchez
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I really hope they don't lock classes behind loot boxes...
DevilDog
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I fully expect the multiplayer to have microtransactions. The multiplayer package is a plus on the 60$ SP pack.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Deconfirmed, sadly.
They're going to lock classes behind loot boxes. Just repeat the free content mantra and grind Silver until you gear up lol
LegalEagleMike
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Thursday
The Artisan
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watching the horizon zero dawn video reviews, it's clear that mass effect was an influence, with the dialogue wheel. unless stuff like that's been in games before.
Nice. Guessing we'll get part 2 of the gameplay series the same day.
Part 1 came out on Friday so I expect Part 2 on Friday too, also would prevent overloading one day with MEA content.
Cross-Section
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Well. Not every day, etc.
Officer.Sanchez
Member
I was okay with microtransactions in ME3 but locking classes is a terrible idea in the long term IMO. It sucks for players who want to return to the MP after several years.
They have to make money sure, but I hope Bioware offer a loot box with 1 "guaranteed character" to minimize the RNG factor at least.
Can't wait to the MP reveal.
They have to make money sure, but I hope Bioware offer a loot box with 1 "guaranteed character" to minimize the RNG factor at least.
Can't wait to the MP reveal.
DevilDog
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I'd rather have them go with the overwatch route, duplicates give credits you can spend to buy the characters you want.
Son Of Sparda
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Fingers crossed that we'll see more console compatible slides this time around from community. I remember searching for DAI slides and every time I would find something interesting, the creator was using some crazy mods so it was essentially exclusive to the PC version
Poodlestrike
Banned
I don't think I've ever seen one of those that didn't screw you with your pants on when it came to duplicate rewards. I'd prefer his suggestion, offer a high-% character pack at each rarity level.
DevilDog
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It works because duplicates count towards credits, which in turn allows you to pick specifically the thing you want, rather than hoping of randomly getting it.
It's almost a guarantee that you can buy whoever you want, it's just a matter of time, rather than a matter of time and luck.
DeadlyParasite
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Hmm, so in order to distract myself from my disappointment of the combat trailer I decided to go through my backlog and beat games I never touched while I wait for Andromeda to come out. Started up Saints Row 4 expecting something different to a BioWare game and it turned out to be one giant half-parody of Mass Effect 2.
Spaceship with a crew, crew romances, loyalty missions that help you get the best ending, probing planets for element uno (aka zero). A lot of people at Volition must have liked the Mass Effect series.
I thought it was pretty amusing. Did BioWare and Volition studios ever acknowledge this?
Spaceship with a crew, crew romances, loyalty missions that help you get the best ending, probing planets for element uno (aka zero). A lot of people at Volition must have liked the Mass Effect series.
I thought it was pretty amusing. Did BioWare and Volition studios ever acknowledge this?
DevilDog
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Fingers crossed that we'll see more console compatible slides this time around from community. I remember searching for DAI slides and every time I would find something interesting, the creator was using some crazy mods so it was essentially exclusive to the PC version
Yup, this really made me sad during ME2 and ME3 browsing all the Face Codes because every single one was PC and modded in some way. I know there was a way to do it on the 360 but I didn't want to go through all the hassle.
While I'm sure there will still be PC mods to include features or models or hairstyles that BioWare didn't include, hopefully it's much less required.
Ian S. Frazier - ‏@tibermoon
Full re-specs are possible in the Tempest medbay, but they cost credits. First time's cheap.
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833670282040713216
Full re-specs are possible in the Tempest medbay, but they cost credits. First time's cheap.
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833670282040713216
Poodlestrike
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Yeah, but you're also guaranteed to be able to get it eventually if you just get packs constantly, and the pricing models for the per-item purchases just does not seem to work out. I'd prefer having it take out stuff as you earn it.
SR4's main ME2 parody effect is that there's a central ship where you can talk to your crew and, I swear to god, bang every single one of them with the press of a button.
Except Vice President Keith David (the voice of David Anderson), because he's classy like that.
DeadlyParasite
Member
I've already aired my grievances, much to peoples dismay. It's for the best that I just save my complaints for the spoiler thread after the game releases and I've beaten it, don't want to ruin everyone's excitement.
shinobi602
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Don't feel that way. This thread is for everyone. Everyone's more than welcome to share what they feel in a constructive manner.
More about CC, answer to first question was "Yes".
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833749930888015872
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833718430666805249
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833749930888015872
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833718430666805249
News about the different Ryder presets make me happy.More about CC, answer to first question was "Yes".
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833749930888015872
https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/833718430666805249
While i don't feel as negative about Sarah as other people on GAF i'm probably gonna be more happy with a different preset (Unless they all suck) and i guess fem ryder will be my first playthrough then.
The Artisan
Member
oh man, does that mean that bioware gets a cut from every quantic dream and telltale game that sells?
Officer.Sanchez
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I made a, more or less accurate, size comparison because I'm bored.
lucebuce12
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Dang, Vetra is tall.
Turians are supposed to be IIRC. Curious since Palavan's got more than 2x the mass of earth with heavier gravity too. You'd expect them to be shorter and stockier as a result.
John Petrucci
Member
Wow. Can't believe Sara is 5'6" ish. I like others thought she looked like she was 5'2" or so. Guess she's going to look tiny standing next to Vetra and Drack
DevilDog
Member
I've played 400 hours of ME3 multiplayer, and I still haven't played with the Krogan warlord and others. I don't want this to happen again in MEA. Credits could have given me the chance to get that character just by buying him.
Now, I haven't played him, and probably never will. After 400 hours. Come on.
This forum is the complete polar opposite of the last forum I was a part of.
Don't feel held back from voicing your concerns, I'd feel sick to my stomach if everyone in this thread was super ''hyped" and never voiced any skepticism. There's got to be a balance of both.
DevilDog
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I don't think PvP in Mass Effect is a good idea.
The amount of stuns and auto-locks this game has would make it horrendous.
Whether it's PVE or PVP is kinda incidental, I'm just attached to the scenario. I know Bring Down the Sky had it but it's something I'd like to see in ME multi.
VenomousCoffee
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I thought Krogan were a lot bigger than that? Doesn't Wrex tower over humans in ME1 cutscenes?
Your twin has their own role in the story so they are out and about doing their own thing.
DeadlyParasite
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I wonder if there's any truth in that rumour originating from some supposed "leak" not too long ago that your sibling
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We haven't seen any footage of the two together in-game so I'm guessing whatever happens the opposing sibling can't be too important to the overall story. ¯\_(ツ_/¯
gets crippled with a debilitating injury when being taken out of cryo-sleep
We haven't seen any footage of the two together in-game so I'm guessing whatever happens the opposing sibling can't be too important to the overall story. ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Son Of Sparda
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I think there was a shot with two of them in that N7 day trailer.I wonder if there's any truth in that rumour originating from some supposed "leak" not too long ago that your sibling.gets crippled with a debilitating injury when being taken out of cryo-sleep
We haven't seen any footage of the two together in-game so I'm guessing whatever happens the opposing sibling can't be too important to the overall story. ¯\_(ツ
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