DragkoniasThat Guy Who Does StuffYou Know, There. Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
Alliance General: "Goddamn, the Reapers are attacking planet Macguffin! If we don't get our defense systems online all hope is lost!"
Alliance Marine: "Sir, we got them up...but...but the calibrations to the targeting systems are off. There's no one who could correct them before the Reapers touch down!"
Alliance General: "Goddamn, the Reapers are attacking planet Macguffin! If we don't get our defense systems online all hope is lost!"
Alliance Marine: "Sir, we got them up...but...but the calibrations to the targeting systems are off. There's no one would could correct them before the Reapers touch down!"
there better be a decision where you can get him promoted to colonel.
Along with a White Tux alt.
ME3 appearance pack 1
includes spectacles and a bucket
One of his powers had better be Inferno Grenade.
"Extra crispy!"
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DragkoniasThat Guy Who Does StuffYou Know, There. Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
Speaking of powers...I really wonder how they're going to handle that multiple evolution thing.
One thing I want is for some of the powers to be more visually striking when they evolve.
Like...Incinerate causes a napalm explosion when fully upgraded or something.
Another thought...they said that some of your powers from ME2 would carry over into ME3. So...does that mean that like...the fully evolved powers from ME2 could be a halfway point for the ME3 powers...
Speaking of powers...I really wonder how they're going to handle that multiple evolution thing.
One thing I want is for some of the powers to be more visually striking when they evolve.
Like...Incinerate causes a napalm explosion when fully upgraded or something.
Another thought...they said that some of your powers from ME2 would carry over into ME3. So...does that mean that like...the fully evolved powers from ME2 could be a halfway point for the ME3 powers...
Even Heavier Charge. VanGod Shepard now charges thru walls, complete with Red Faction-engine destruction of structures.
Speaking of powers...I really wonder how they're going to handle that multiple evolution thing.
One thing I want is for some of the powers to be more visually striking when they evolve.
Like...Incinerate causes a napalm explosion when fully upgraded or something.
Another thought...they said that some of your powers from ME2 would carry over into ME3. So...does that mean that like...the fully evolved powers from ME2 could be a halfway point for the ME3 powers...
Even Heavier Charge. VanGod Shepard now charges thru walls, complete with Red Faction-engine destruction of structures.
YES
Heavy Charge > Freight Train Charge > The Unstoppable Force
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So, Mordin is currently in the maybe pile as far as squadmates go?
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DragkoniasThat Guy Who Does StuffYou Know, There. Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
Pretty much.
That being said...Taky was teasing about some work he's doing and bitching about how it is a pain in the ass setting Mordin's plotstates if people didn't do his loyalty mission.
So...take that as you will.
*Edit: For anyone thinking this is a hot news thing or anything. I am not sure if this statement has any truth or is simply something said in jest. Just notifying people of it.
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Speaking of powers...I really wonder how they're going to handle that multiple evolution thing.
One thing I want is for some of the powers to be more visually striking when they evolve.
Like...Incinerate causes a napalm explosion when fully upgraded or something.
Another thought...they said that some of your powers from ME2 would carry over into ME3. So...does that mean that like...the fully evolved powers from ME2 could be a halfway point for the ME3 powers...
Even Heavier Charge. VanGod Shepard now charges thru walls, complete with Red Faction-engine destruction of structures.
YES
Heavy Charge > Freight Train Charge > The Unstoppable Force
CHOO CHOO HERE COMES THE SHEPTRAIN
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ThegreatcowLord of All BaconsWashington State - It's Wet up here innit? Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
Man there are some gold quotes here...top notch work guys.
This got me thinking, we need some Drink Names for this thread. Something that perfectly encapsulates the joy that is Mass Effect.
The Mass Effect!...Thread
4 Quads of Rincol
Dash of Creepy Creme de Tali
3 drops of -Tal Bitters
Drop of Dox Funky Fanart
Shot of AshleyMcHitlerSchlager
Cut with a generous portion of some Priiiiizee JacobJoose
Mix Together Vigorously in a Cerberus Designed Cocktail Shaker
Stand back after shaking as the concoction will burst into flames due to Design Flaw
Strain into a Geth Cocktail Optical Unit and Garnish with a Monocle.
Shame and Failure
1 Part Batarian Ale, Uncut
1 Part Cerberus Drive Coolant
Serve in reinforced container. Preferably near easily procurable funeral arrangements due to high rate of suicide or self destruction after imbibing this concoction.
ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL...OF THIS BEVERAGE
1 cup slurrified yoomanity
1 cup slurrified krogan
1 cup slurrified asari
1 cup slurrified turian
Shake vigorously and pump into cocktail reaper. Apply proper mass effect fields and watch the party begin! YOU KNOW THIS WILL HURT YOU!
The Plain Kaicob
1 Part 2% Skim Milk
1 Part Kahlua
Dash of Hershey's Syrup
Mix into a highball glass and drink. Remain unsatisfied.
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ThegreatcowLord of All BaconsWashington State - It's Wet up here innit? Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
Hehe thanks folks lets see what else I can come up with here...
The Talimancer
3 Parts Quarian...."Fluids"
1 Part Unstable Eezo
1 Part Disinfected Simple Syrup
1 Part Distilled Water
Combine all ingredients into an IV bag. Connect to coupling of your choice. Bathe in your shame.
The Bioware Forums
3 Parts Fear
3 Parts Loathing
1 Part Las Vegas
6 parts Shame
1 Gallon Everclear
Combine all ingredients into Fireproof Container and stir well. Punch Self in Face 3 Times. Light on fire. Retreat to shower for cleansing.
VANGUARD PUNCH!
3 oz Stabilized Eezo
4 quads of Rincol
3 Shots of "...It's...Green..." brand Liquor
1 Ejected Heatsink
Combine into a Titanium Re-inforced Container. Recommended to be enjoyed only by Biotics who have mastered Heavy Charge for maximum effect. Warning! Not safe for consumption around volaitile chemicals. May cause rash among lesser classes.
Hehe thanks folks lets see what else I can come up with here...
VANGUARD PUNCH!
3 oz Stabilized Eezo
4 quads of Rincol
3 Shots of "...It's...Green..." brand Liquor
1 Ejected Heatsink
Combine into a Titanium Re-inforced Container. Recommended to be enjoyed only by Biotics who have mastered Heavy Charge for maximum effect. Warning! Not safe for consumption around volaitile chemicals. May cause rash among lesser classes.
So I was thinking that the reason Shepard fights Cerberus in ME3 even if she gave TIM the base is that she's trying to seize control of Cerberus resources, and TIM is resisting.
Think about it. Cerberus has all this money and influence, and people who gave TIM the base probably also preserved the Overlord project and did a lot of other "greater good" sorta things, so there's a ton of assets there that you know Shepard could use better than The Illusive "everyone died but we got some good data" Man.
I'd be willing to bet that they still have some rachni samples from ME1, for example, so a Renegade Shep could theoretically have rachni shocktroops even if the queen died. Just a thought.
I haven't seen the scans or read the article yet, but it sounds like ME3 is going in the direction I wanted, with the return of weapon mods and more limited roles for most of your previous squadmates. Does it say anything about whether the goddamn heat sinks still make you scrounge for ammo? Because that's my biggest pet peeve in ME2. Not the rebreather masks in hostile environments, not Tali or Garrus love scenes, the fucking Where's Waldo for clips after every fight was the worst.
Also, why isn't there a drink called the Genophage?
It shall be done!
One Rad Verner
2 Parts Asari Honey Mead
Dash of Red Sand
Dash of Drell Saliva
Dash of Turian..."Tissue"
Top with Prepared Shirley Temple
Combine all ingredients into glass. Carefully back away from person imbibing this beverage as things will only go downhill from here.
WARNING! May cause loss of Higher and Lower Brain Functions. Illium is not responsible for the safety or decency of those who choose to imbibe this beverage.
Furious 'Phage
One Can of 4 Loko Chilled
2 Tablespoons of "RincGel" (1 Tablespoon is equivalent to about 12 Quads of Condensed Rincol. Recommend preparing with Radiological Protective Gear)
1 Cup Tonka Fuel
4 Drops Kilix Blood
1 Salarian Egg
Carefully combine ingredients into Corrosive resistant container.
A full rebreather apparatus is recommended at this point due to fumes.
Recommend only preparing this beverage with adequate ventilation or in outside location not near any open flames.
Gently stir ingredients with Iridium Laced implement. Top with Salarian Egg as a garnish.
WARNING! May cause sterility in nearly every species except Vorcha, which results in Death.
Working my way through my "canon" ME1 run. Are there any worthwhile sidequests that are suspected to have repercussions in ME3? I checked out the wiki page but most of the stuff mentioned seemed to be pretty minor.
Working on my own canon run in ME1. Anyone recall how many levels Virmire->endgame is worth? Roughly? Like, if I want to make sure I hit 50 for the import, should I be 48 when I hit Virmire, or would 46 or 47 get it done?
Working on my own canon run in ME1. Anyone recall how many levels Virmire->endgame is worth? Roughly? Like, if I want to make sure I hit 50 for the import, should I be 48 when I hit Virmire, or would 46 or 47 get it done?
You get ALOT of xp between Virmire and Saren so you should be fine
Bioware has an amazing track record with end games
I'm sure it'll be great
i dunno
the ending of ME2 had some great bits but it wasn't nearly as solid overall as ME1's conclusion
I'd argue otherwise.
The only blip with ME2s ending was the art design on the Hreaper. It looked too much like the T-1000.
Other than that, it was a solid half hour of gradually escalating drama and action with a mindblowing finale and incredible music. With genuine threat throughout. It felt like a suicide mission, and after two people died before we even crash landed, I was utterly convinced that more were going to bite it on the way. It didn't feel safe, or staged, it felt like you vs the world and you aren't guaranteed to win.
Is it as good as ME1? I don't think so. But it is comparable, and certainly not some gulf behind it.
But I do anticipate the one in ME3. It has to be amazing. It shouldn't end on a dour note.
the me2 end run easily topped the me1 one by far, i cant believe this is even in question.
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DHSChase lizards.....bark at donkeys..Registered Userregular
edited April 2011
I'd take 2 over 1 for the simple fact that ME1's combat is fucking batshit crazy broken by the time you get to the end. However, Saren had more charisma then Harbinger and the battle of the Citadel is a great cut-scene backdrop. Sovereign was so much cooler when he "Assumed Direct Control" too
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"Grip 'em up, grip 'em, grip 'em good, said the Gryphon... to the pig."
ME2 did some things better than ME1 for the endgame. The possibility of losing squadmates made it more tense, and the combat was better.
But for raw epicness, it's hard to top running up the side of the citadel and fighting Saren as the armada engages the reaper literally yards from you.
2 failed to capture that feeling of unabashed, nearly unbelievable heroism for me the way that ME1 did. Of course, ME2 felt a lot less atmospheric to me overall, so the ending falling short isn't surprising.
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Along with a White Tux alt.
ME3 appearance pack 1
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Garrus: "Did someone say...calibrations?"
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Well they paid off in ME2.
"Extra crispy!"
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One thing I want is for some of the powers to be more visually striking when they evolve.
Like...Incinerate causes a napalm explosion when fully upgraded or something.
Another thought...they said that some of your powers from ME2 would carry over into ME3. So...does that mean that like...the fully evolved powers from ME2 could be a halfway point for the ME3 powers...
Even Heavier Charge. VanGod Shepard now charges thru walls, complete with Red Faction-engine destruction of structures.
YES
Heavy Charge > Freight Train Charge > The Unstoppable Force
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That being said...Taky was teasing about some work he's doing and bitching about how it is a pain in the ass setting Mordin's plotstates if people didn't do his loyalty mission.
So...take that as you will.
*Edit: For anyone thinking this is a hot news thing or anything. I am not sure if this statement has any truth or is simply something said in jest. Just notifying people of it.
CHOO CHOO HERE COMES THE SHEPTRAIN
This got me thinking, we need some Drink Names for this thread. Something that perfectly encapsulates the joy that is Mass Effect.
The Mass Effect!...Thread
4 Quads of Rincol
Dash of Creepy Creme de Tali
3 drops of -Tal Bitters
Drop of Dox Funky Fanart
Shot of AshleyMcHitlerSchlager
Cut with a generous portion of some Priiiiizee JacobJoose
Mix Together Vigorously in a Cerberus Designed Cocktail Shaker
Stand back after shaking as the concoction will burst into flames due to Design Flaw
Strain into a Geth Cocktail Optical Unit and Garnish with a Monocle.
Shame and Failure
1 Part Batarian Ale, Uncut
1 Part Cerberus Drive Coolant
Serve in reinforced container. Preferably near easily procurable funeral arrangements due to high rate of suicide or self destruction after imbibing this concoction.
ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL...OF THIS BEVERAGE
1 cup slurrified yoomanity
1 cup slurrified krogan
1 cup slurrified asari
1 cup slurrified turian
Shake vigorously and pump into cocktail reaper. Apply proper mass effect fields and watch the party begin! YOU KNOW THIS WILL HURT YOU!
The Plain Kaicob
1 Part 2% Skim Milk
1 Part Kahlua
Dash of Hershey's Syrup
Mix into a highball glass and drink. Remain unsatisfied.
Lets see what we can come up with!
Wud yoo laek to lern aboot meatz? Look here!
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The Talimancer
3 Parts Quarian...."Fluids"
1 Part Unstable Eezo
1 Part Disinfected Simple Syrup
1 Part Distilled Water
Combine all ingredients into an IV bag. Connect to coupling of your choice. Bathe in your shame.
The Bioware Forums
3 Parts Fear
3 Parts Loathing
1 Part Las Vegas
6 parts Shame
1 Gallon Everclear
Combine all ingredients into Fireproof Container and stir well. Punch Self in Face 3 Times. Light on fire. Retreat to shower for cleansing.
VANGUARD PUNCH!
3 oz Stabilized Eezo
4 quads of Rincol
3 Shots of "...It's...Green..." brand Liquor
1 Ejected Heatsink
Combine into a Titanium Re-inforced Container. Recommended to be enjoyed only by Biotics who have mastered Heavy Charge for maximum effect. Warning! Not safe for consumption around volaitile chemicals. May cause rash among lesser classes.
Wud yoo laek to lern aboot meatz? Look here!
Further warning:
Will cause death in 100% of non-Krogans.
(Vanguard Shepard is legally Krogan)
Why I fear the ocean.
Conrad Verner, Paragon Style
Think about it. Cerberus has all this money and influence, and people who gave TIM the base probably also preserved the Overlord project and did a lot of other "greater good" sorta things, so there's a ton of assets there that you know Shepard could use better than The Illusive "everyone died but we got some good data" Man.
I'd be willing to bet that they still have some rachni samples from ME1, for example, so a Renegade Shep could theoretically have rachni shocktroops even if the queen died. Just a thought.
I haven't seen the scans or read the article yet, but it sounds like ME3 is going in the direction I wanted, with the return of weapon mods and more limited roles for most of your previous squadmates. Does it say anything about whether the goddamn heat sinks still make you scrounge for ammo? Because that's my biggest pet peeve in ME2. Not the rebreather masks in hostile environments, not Tali or Garrus love scenes, the fucking Where's Waldo for clips after every fight was the worst.
1 Bud Light Lime
It shall be done!
One Rad Verner
2 Parts Asari Honey Mead
Dash of Red Sand
Dash of Drell Saliva
Dash of Turian..."Tissue"
Top with Prepared Shirley Temple
Combine all ingredients into glass. Carefully back away from person imbibing this beverage as things will only go downhill from here.
WARNING! May cause loss of Higher and Lower Brain Functions. Illium is not responsible for the safety or decency of those who choose to imbibe this beverage.
Furious 'Phage
One Can of 4 Loko Chilled
2 Tablespoons of "RincGel" (1 Tablespoon is equivalent to about 12 Quads of Condensed Rincol. Recommend preparing with Radiological Protective Gear)
1 Cup Tonka Fuel
4 Drops Kilix Blood
1 Salarian Egg
Carefully combine ingredients into Corrosive resistant container.
A full rebreather apparatus is recommended at this point due to fumes.
Recommend only preparing this beverage with adequate ventilation or in outside location not near any open flames.
Gently stir ingredients with Iridium Laced implement. Top with Salarian Egg as a garnish.
WARNING! May cause sterility in nearly every species except Vorcha, which results in Death.
Wud yoo laek to lern aboot meatz? Look here!
I lol'd :^:
Re: ME3, I'd like to see Dragon Age 2's conversation wheel utilized, of course keep the paragon/renegade interrupts.
Still the greatest hour and a half in videogames.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
yep. hopefully ME3 will match it.
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I'm sure it'll be great
i dunno
the ending of ME2 had some great bits but it wasn't nearly as solid overall as ME1's conclusion
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You get ALOT of xp between Virmire and Saren so you should be fine
Kinda hard to top the ending of ME1. Just sayin'....
I'd argue otherwise.
The only blip with ME2s ending was the art design on the Hreaper. It looked too much like the T-1000.
Other than that, it was a solid half hour of gradually escalating drama and action with a mindblowing finale and incredible music. With genuine threat throughout. It felt like a suicide mission, and after two people died before we even crash landed, I was utterly convinced that more were going to bite it on the way. It didn't feel safe, or staged, it felt like you vs the world and you aren't guaranteed to win.
Is it as good as ME1? I don't think so. But it is comparable, and certainly not some gulf behind it.
But I do anticipate the one in ME3. It has to be amazing. It shouldn't end on a dour note.
mecha-saren, for all his jumpy rocket-spammy bullshit, at least made more sense.
i'd have liked a battle where you face harbinger while he's riding some praetorian that you take out with the environment and such
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Then you have a jousting duel in the air while inexplicably hexagonal platforms fall around you, which your team mates hop to and fro upon.
But for raw epicness, it's hard to top running up the side of the citadel and fighting Saren as the armada engages the reaper literally yards from you.
2 failed to capture that feeling of unabashed, nearly unbelievable heroism for me the way that ME1 did. Of course, ME2 felt a lot less atmospheric to me overall, so the ending falling short isn't surprising.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.