I used a ton of gadgets in that one fight where you are waiting for a computer to finish doing something and guys just flood in.
What sucks is that you don't get as much time to prepare your 2nd go-around because the game checkpoints you after it is too late. And the first time when you could theoretically get more time, you don't know what is going to happen.
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Oh man, I platinum'd this on the PS3 and reading the thread makes me really really really want to play it again on my 360. I think I'd go through recruit/highest difficulty again first, but be a sociopath, because I hate playing games as total amoral assholes and then my second run would be more in line with my soft, squishy sensibilities.
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"I've seen too much shit in this life," Veteran Thornton said. "Brought too much death. So now I spare everyone and am nice to everyone, and make love to everyone and shock trap everyone, and everyone likes me to everyone."
"Everyone likes you to everyone?" Sis asks without really speaking.
"Don't make me make Heck set you on fire."
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"A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline."
"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
Seems like things are looking up for Obsidian after New Vegas and DSIII
The secret project that Josh is the project director for was as a direct result of both Vegas and DS3.
I know some of you guys keep thinking that DS3 was a failure, either because you didn't like it, or because you think over 820k units is a failure.
When we show publishers DS3, including the review scores which were mid to low 7, we ALSO show them the price tag for DS3, which is VERY LOW. We also show them how SOLID and bug free Onyx is, how flexible it is, AND we show them our amazing toolset. At this point publisher's jaws hit the floor (or the table if seated). When we tell them DS3 went through console certification with ALMOST perfect scores, believe me, they are impressed.
Actually I have been meaning to play Alpha Protocol. How is it in comparison to Deus Ex HR, Mass effect, etc?
It's like Mass Effect 1 with worse combat and much, much better dialogue/conversation. It's pretty short so give it a shot. If you don't have it already, tell me your steam name, I have a couple copies in my gift bank.
Also, I think a Barbie RPG could have potential. It would at least be something new. Seriously, don't just look at the word BARBIE and rage. Use your mind and your imagination. If I put a gun to your head and said come up with a design for a Barbie RPG that would be fun to play, I bet you could do it. I *KNOW* Chris Avellone could do it, he and I have talked about it many times. Chris doesn't let himself be closed off to new frontiers and new challenges. He works, writes, and researches everyday about ANYTHING that could make himself a better game designer.
Actually I have been meaning to play Alpha Protocol. How is it in comparison to Deus Ex HR, Mass effect, etc?
It's like Mass Effect 1 with worse combat and much, much better dialogue/conversation. It's pretty short so give it a shot. If you don't have it already, tell me your steam name, I have a couple copies in my gift bank.
zepherin is what I use for steam, I usually don't use steam for games, I probably should, but I tend to just buy the game and install it locally, still if you have an extra gift copies I would be greatful for one of them
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Actually I have been meaning to play Alpha Protocol. How is it in comparison to Deus Ex HR, Mass effect, etc?
It's like Mass Effect 1 with worse combat and much, much better dialogue/conversation. It's pretty short so give it a shot. If you don't have it already, tell me your steam name, I have a couple copies in my gift bank.
zepherin is what I use for steam, I usually don't use steam for games, I probably should, but I tend to just buy the game and install it locally, still if you have an extra gift copies I would be greatful for one of them
We're not Steam friends so you have to PM me your email address. Happy to send it, I picked up a couple copies when it was on sale for $2 in the summer sale.
Also, I think a Barbie RPG could have potential. It would at least be something new. Seriously, don't just look at the word BARBIE and rage. Use your mind and your imagination. If I put a gun to your head and said come up with a design for a Barbie RPG that would be fun to play, I bet you could do it. I *KNOW* Chris Avellone could do it, he and I have talked about it many times. Chris doesn't let himself be closed off to new frontiers and new challenges. He works, writes, and researches everyday about ANYTHING that could make himself a better game designer.
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Also, I think a Barbie RPG could have potential. It would at least be something new. Seriously, don't just look at the word BARBIE and rage. Use your mind and your imagination. If I put a gun to your head and said come up with a design for a Barbie RPG that would be fun to play, I bet you could do it. I *KNOW* Chris Avellone could do it, he and I have talked about it many times. Chris doesn't let himself be closed off to new frontiers and new challenges. He works, writes, and researches everyday about ANYTHING that could make himself a better game designer.
This game is just... so great. I wore body armor to that mission in the subway where you meet Oman Deng and he commented on it. Same thing in Sung's office. And I think it happened lots of other times, too. It's getting harder and harder not to just play through another 8 times. I'm trying to make at least a bit of a dent in my backlog before plunging back into Alpha Protocol.
This game is just... so great. I wore body armor to that mission in the subway where you meet Oman Deng and he commented on it. Same thing in Sung's office. And I think it happened lots of other times, too. It's getting harder and harder not to just play through another 8 times. I'm trying to make at least a bit of a dent in my backlog before plunging back into Alpha Protocol.
I recently played through again in a new order and I had no idea that if you were friends with Heck he would poison Braykos cocaine.
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I'm going to have to do an absolutely psycho fuck everything run and let Heck do whatever he pleases.
So, I just started this today. I'm....conflicted. I'm at
Moscow, haven't done Thailand or Rome yet
and I just don't know. I really really want to like the game because I really enjoy the conversation system and, so far, the story, but the game's just not making it easy. It's not bad, but the detection stuff has been really wonky for me. Which is a problem since I've been trying stealth; I say trying because it hasn't really worked out a lot. That's a bit worrisome because I have barely gotten into the game, I think.
Any tips for going forward?
(Also, I haven't read the thread, but I'm probably parroting similar posts so...yeah, sorry about that. I just really want to like the game.)
OrcaAlso known as EspressosaurusWrexRegistered Userregular
Well, the stealth tree lets you be an invisible running badass, so that helps. Pistols will let you fire off up to 5 shots at once while time stands still. And electronics will let you pick locks with ease. So...
Other than that, I wasn't able to just full out avoid people the way I could in Hitman or even Deus Ex: HR. That may be a failure of technique on my part, or maybe you really are intended to knock out or kill people as you thread your way through the levels.
So, I just started this today. I'm....conflicted. I'm at
Moscow, haven't done Thailand or Rome yet
and I just don't know. I really really want to like the game because I really enjoy the conversation system and, so far, the story, but the game's just not making it easy. It's not bad, but the detection stuff has been really wonky for me. Which is a problem since I've been trying stealth; I say trying because it hasn't really worked out a lot. That's a bit worrisome because I have barely gotten into the game, I think.
Any tips for going forward?
(Also, I haven't read the thread, but I'm probably parroting similar posts so...yeah, sorry about that. I just really want to like the game.)
Don't worry too much about the gameplay. When you get detected just shoot everyone. Like Orca mentions, eventually you'll be able to go invisible and just walk up to everyone and punch them in the throat.
Well, the stealth tree lets you be an invisible running badass, so that helps. Pistols will let you fire off up to 5 shots at once while time stands still. And electronics will let you pick locks with ease. So...
Other than that, I wasn't able to just full out avoid people the way I could in Hitman or even Deus Ex: HR. That may be a failure of technique on my part, or maybe you really are intended to knock out or kill people as you thread your way through the levels.
There's only like a half dozen missions you can ghost. And even then, only 2 of them are really worth it. It's not like hitman or deus ex stealth, it's like MGS, the enemies only see in the cone indicator, and even then, they're pretty short sighted. Just watch the arrow indicators and don't get too close and/or use the stealth armor to reduce the amount of noise you make
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Which two missions are the ones that are worth it?
Don't worry too much about the gameplay. When you get detected just shoot everyone. Like Orca mentions, eventually you'll be able to go invisible and just walk up to everyone and punch them in the throat.
I can do this. That's how I ended up handling things the majority of times and I was kind of wondering if that had an effect on anything.
Thanks for the tips, guys, I think that's primarily what I was concerned about so I should be able to get into it a little more easily now.
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only time I ever used gadgets was against Deng, Shock and Incendiary traps everywhere.
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What sucks is that you don't get as much time to prepare your 2nd go-around because the game checkpoints you after it is too late. And the first time when you could theoretically get more time, you don't know what is going to happen.
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"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
"Everyone likes you to everyone?" Sis asks without really speaking.
"Don't make me make Heck set you on fire."
"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
"We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
Tim Cain is working on it too as a senior programmer (if I'm right)
"We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
/headexplode
Battlenet ID: MildC#11186 - If I'm in the game, send me an invite at anytime and I'll play.
Love that guy.
It's like Mass Effect 1 with worse combat and much, much better dialogue/conversation. It's pretty short so give it a shot. If you don't have it already, tell me your steam name, I have a couple copies in my gift bank.
Stealth Melee is more fun than guns though.
But for a first playthrough, specialising in a gun is practically mandatory. And by 'a gun' I mean Pistols.
Also, Alpha Protocol's choices matter way more than Mass Effect's do.
Chris Avellone isn't working on this project actually.
Pity, still interested though.
Battlenet ID: MildC#11186 - If I'm in the game, send me an invite at anytime and I'll play.
We're not Steam friends so you have to PM me your email address. Happy to send it, I picked up a couple copies when it was on sale for $2 in the summer sale.
G.I. Joe man!
"We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
If there is ever an AP sequel, there must be an option to buy clothes alongside gear.
Tactical turtleneck FTW.
"We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
I would play this before a South Park RPG.
This game is just... so great. I wore body armor to that mission in the subway where you meet Oman Deng and he commented on it. Same thing in Sung's office. And I think it happened lots of other times, too. It's getting harder and harder not to just play through another 8 times. I'm trying to make at least a bit of a dent in my backlog before plunging back into Alpha Protocol.
I recently played through again in a new order and I had no idea that if you were friends with Heck he would poison Braykos cocaine.
and I just don't know. I really really want to like the game because I really enjoy the conversation system and, so far, the story, but the game's just not making it easy. It's not bad, but the detection stuff has been really wonky for me. Which is a problem since I've been trying stealth; I say trying because it hasn't really worked out a lot. That's a bit worrisome because I have barely gotten into the game, I think.
Any tips for going forward?
(Also, I haven't read the thread, but I'm probably parroting similar posts so...yeah, sorry about that. I just really want to like the game.)
Other than that, I wasn't able to just full out avoid people the way I could in Hitman or even Deus Ex: HR. That may be a failure of technique on my part, or maybe you really are intended to knock out or kill people as you thread your way through the levels.
Don't worry too much about the gameplay. When you get detected just shoot everyone. Like Orca mentions, eventually you'll be able to go invisible and just walk up to everyone and punch them in the throat.
There's only like a half dozen missions you can ghost. And even then, only 2 of them are really worth it. It's not like hitman or deus ex stealth, it's like MGS, the enemies only see in the cone indicator, and even then, they're pretty short sighted. Just watch the arrow indicators and don't get too close and/or use the stealth armor to reduce the amount of noise you make
I can do this. That's how I ended up handling things the majority of times and I was kind of wondering if that had an effect on anything.
Thanks for the tips, guys, I think that's primarily what I was concerned about so I should be able to get into it a little more easily now.