I really don't know what companions I should be bringing. They all look interesting(well, Peebee a little less), and considering that this game looks like a 100 hours adventure, replays aren't going to be as easy or simple as past games, so lots of stuff are going to need to be youtubed.
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prag16
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Yeah that's quite a leap. ME3 was MAYBE 50 hours if you did EVERYTHING including DLCs. And that may be stretching it.
We're talking double that as the minimum here. Damn son. I'll still do replays. I'll just focus more on critical path stuff and maybe side stuff I overlooked with previous playthroughs. Played through ME3 five times and ME2 probably 7 or 8. The increased scope here wont' stop me.
For me it looks like Vetra and Drack mostly but may use Cora for detonations.
still not feeling him but I'll give him a chance
right now, I think my squad is going to be Liam/Vetra the majority of the time
My go-to squad is going to be Peebee and Jaal, just because I can refer to them as PB & J
LegalEagleMike
Member
Krogan will always be with me, rotate everyone else in from time to time. I love my krogan shotgun tanks. Vega was no substitute for a Krogan.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
I haven't followed much on Andromeda, but I have heard little snip-its here and there.
One of the things that I recall reading, but is that the story will be much much smaller in scope than the previous trilogy and that they will be focusing much more on exploration and character development.
I really really hope this is true, because I feel that trying to create a threat bigger than the Reapers was destined to fail.
Am I remembering correctly?
One of the things that I recall reading, but is that the story will be much much smaller in scope than the previous trilogy and that they will be focusing much more on exploration and character development.
I really really hope this is true, because I feel that trying to create a threat bigger than the Reapers was destined to fail.
Am I remembering correctly?
LegalEagleMike
Member
You are remembering correctly for the most part. There will still be bad guys who are dicks just to be dicks and there will still be ancient technologies to unearth but there really cant be a bigger threat than the reapers were.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Yeah, if that is true then Bioware deserves props for that as there is always this desire to try and find a bigger and badder threat.
They're marketing this game as being big on exploration, and the only threat we saw so far is another alien race. Nothing comparable to the Reapers or the war surrounding them. So I don't think you have to worry too much.
Invasion sounds exactly like Seeker Swarms.
https://www.masseffect.com/news/mass-effect-game-editions
My origin also says the 16th so it's kinda weird
Asked Mike Gamble on Twitter so let's see if i get a answer
DeadlyParasite
Member
So deluxe and super deluxe owners are getting some new extra stuff (after launch?) according to Mike Gamble, nice.
I'm curious what these two new Nomad skins and new casual outfit look like.
I'm curious what these two new Nomad skins and new casual outfit look like.
Pheace
Member
Link?
DeadlyParasite
Member
Here : https://twitter.com/GambleMike/status/841341992030359553
Honestly I haven't been to impressed with the deluxe edition skin and outfit so far
shinobi602
Member
Some more feedback:
-Feels good to have squadmates early, they're all going to be around for all the adventure, so you get as much time with them as possible
-Drack is your typical Krogan badass, but a bit more senior. Peebee may divide people, somewhat like Sera
-Side quests had dialogue and always for a narrative reason, which is great
-Story is "strong"; want to explore more
Small complaint
-Galaxy map feels a little slow to load when you're moving around; preferred the old style but parking outside of a planet in real time is pretty. Physical travel speed can be a bit annoying (seems likely for loading the big 3D planet models and other space things)
-Feels good to have squadmates early, they're all going to be around for all the adventure, so you get as much time with them as possible
-Drack is your typical Krogan badass, but a bit more senior. Peebee may divide people, somewhat like Sera
-Side quests had dialogue and always for a narrative reason, which is great
-Story is "strong"; want to explore more
Small complaint
-Galaxy map feels a little slow to load when you're moving around; preferred the old style but parking outside of a planet in real time is pretty. Physical travel speed can be a bit annoying (seems likely for loading the big 3D planet models and other space things)
Man Called Aerodynamics
Member
Yeah, a threat bigger than the Reapers would have to be literally God, and at that point you have yourself a JRPG instead of a WRPG.
I wasn't sure if I should go with the standard or deluxe version since the only thing that interest me are the guns(that i might skip if they're not that interesting) and the pyjak. But if there is more goodies coming in a few months, i might as well spend the extra 10$.
DeadlyParasite
Member
Pheace
Member
Are the guns confirmed to be unique weapons rather than unique skins? That's also my main draw there.
Kind of hoping people get/run into them in the early access.
One way or another they're going to end up being re-models.
Foxhound286
Member
Hey, does anyone know if there is a full body pic of the Scavenger armor that comes with the deluxe edition?
Squadmates appearing early is great. I always remember how they introduced Legion right before the Suicide Mission in ME2, and you couldn't use him if you wanted to save your crew (Kelly, Chakwas, etc). That always bummed me out.
Please have good side quests, please have good side quests, please have good side quests...
AWizardDidIt
Member
Good. Bioware shouldn't be afraid to make divisive characters. Not every character needs to be likable to every person.
And this addresses what was pretty much my biggest "worry" going into the game.
LegalEagleMike
Member
guess i have to upgrade to deluxe.
Some PC performance information from a journalist with a review copy, he can't go much into detail because of the embargo but so far it's looking good:
Taken from reddit.
Taken from reddit.
I just hope they plan for the critical story being done but not making it feel like a dead game. You know what I mean. Going to the Citadel, Normandy, Ilium or Omega once you had beaten the game meant no more new interactions, nothing new etc. Just made it seem dead. Hopefully the DLC is comprehensive.
Heckler456
Banned
From what I've gathered, their intention was to give every planet a self-contained story. My guess is that in terms of post-game, whether or not the game will feel dead post-completion of the critical path will depend on how many planets you've skipped. Obviously pure speculation though.
dr_rus
Member
I went dark after the "launch" trailer. They keep showing the same gameplay stuff basically and just spoil the story with each new trailer. Just waiting for reviews at this point.
I loved the fact she disappeared of my game on PC. One you get the final hideout she never spawned where she was supposed to be on the map. I would still get the +/- approval anyway but could never see her.
awww yisss
Yes playable Salarian. What are Andromeda points?
I suppose Drell aren't in this one since they can't leave the Hanar Homeworld?
DeadlyParasite
Member
For a quick second there I glanced at the picture and thought Ryder was wearing a green Snuggie. I feel like wearing anything but darker colours would just be too jarring and immersion breaking in dialogue.
Theoretically all they would need is some sort of guarantee that there's a similar planet to their own in the Heleus to go.
Blue Ninja
Member
They can leave the hanar homeworld just fine. In fact, Kepral's Syndrome makes it better for them not to stay on Kahje, since their lungs can't handle the humidity.
There might be some drell that traveled along, like there might be some quarians. I doubt we'll get to see them this game, though.
JeffG
Member
Needs to be a onesie
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Square button leads to Outfit Selection. Hope they have a leather jacket in there somewhere.
The Lamonster
Member
Have they shown off the character creation yet?
I've been on a blackout for a while...
I've been on a blackout for a while...
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