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Mass Effect: RIGHT BUMPER IS THE MAKO CANNON LERN 2 REED

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  • NexusSixNexusSix Registered User
    bakatrinh wrote: »
    Thanks for the info. Yeah I tried looking on the bottom left box and couldn't make out if there were numbers, some of the fonts in this game are really small. One more question, when I hack something (that simon says mini game) do I get unlimited tries if I fail? After I messed up the first time, I can't press A to retry it.

    Just adding a bit to the answers you've already received.

    Don't get too caught up in trying to figure everything out right off the bat, because all the information you seek certainly isn't in the instruction manual nor available in-game via tutorials. There's a lot going on in this game and it takes a while to get comfortable with everything from the U.I. to combat to inventory management. You'll eventually settle into a zone once you get a few hours under your belt and everything will click, then you'll really start having fun with Mass Effect (especially the combat--it's a blast when you really get a good feel for it). On the plus side, there are enough side quests and areas to explore to give you plenty of time to get comfortable without even touching most of the main quest.

    Even after that, you'll be picking up on little things here and there--just the other night I figured out that when a character's health bar starts flashing green, it means that character has been poisoned/irradiated which, y'know, is a good thing to know since that shit sucks.

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  • bongibongi Awaiting Email Confirmation
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

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  • NexusSixNexusSix Registered User
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

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  • darleysamdarleysam Registered User regular
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go hang out with belters.

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  • Cynic JesterCynic Jester Registered User
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go murder some belters.

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go hang out with belters.
    I'm still a bit disappointed that we never got to see a sci-fi mainstaple: the space station about to selfdestruct. It would have been pretty neat to have to fight your way through a enemy infested station as you are making your way back to the Normandy, before the countdown hits 00:00.

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  • stranger678stranger678 Registered User
    Silpheed wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go hang out with belters.
    I'm still a bit disappointed that we never got to see a sci-fi mainstaple: the space station about to selfdestruct. It would have been pretty neat to have to fight your way through a enemy infested station as you are making your way back to the Normandy, before the countdown hits 00:00.

    Spoiler:

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  • arod_77arod_77 __BANNED USERS
    I wish Bioware had just given us more setpieces instead of generic and ultimately worthless cookie-cutter planets with shitty sidequests. I would rather have the KOTOR system back.

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  • DirtchamberDirtchamber Registered User
    Silpheed wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go hang out with belters.
    I'm still a bit disappointed that we never got to see a sci-fi mainstaple: the space station about to selfdestruct. It would have been pretty neat to have to fight your way through a enemy infested station as you are making your way back to the Normandy, before the countdown hits 00:00.
    Spoiler:

    Edit: Hey, stranger678? Fuck you.

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  • darleysamdarleysam Registered User regular
    Cynic Jester wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go murder some belters.

    Psh, it's why I chose 'spacer' for my first run-through. It's all about hangin' out in space, mining asteroids, and having some crazy hairstyle (thanks Larry Niven).

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User
    stranger678 wrote: »
    Silpheed wrote: »
    darleysam wrote: »
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i'm disappointed that most of the planets are like 'BRRP BRRP YOU CAN'T LAND HERE SUCKER'

    I don't mind the planets so much, since that's probably realistic for a lot of star systems. Gas giants aren't feasible, Vesuvian rocks close to stars are too hot, and a lot of worlds wouldn't be hospitable enough due to atmospheric pressures, radiation, molten surfaces, acid rain, etc. But what would have been cool is if, in addition to one planet to land on in each system, we had a couple of moons and asteroid or comet mining colonies. Orbital platforms, even small ones, would be keen as well.

    Hell yeah, I wanna go hang out with belters.
    I'm still a bit disappointed that we never got to see a sci-fi mainstaple: the space station about to selfdestruct. It would have been pretty neat to have to fight your way through a enemy infested station as you are making your way back to the Normandy, before the countdown hits 00:00.

    Spoiler:
    Really? Guess it's one mission I've missed then. Where can I find it?

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  • bongibongi Awaiting Email Confirmation
    also unless i am not understanding it properly, which is possible, the squad ai and order mechanics are crap

    'oh hey durp my names garrus i'll just stand here in the open. oh man i am being shot with a rocket. i guess i could take cover behind the rock i'm standing next to. but no, that would be too much ef-BANG'

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User
    bongi wrote: »
    also unless i am not understanding it properly, which is possible, the squad ai and order mechanics are crap

    'oh hey durp my names garrus i'll just stand here in the open. oh man i am being shot with a rocket. i guess i could take cover behind the rock i'm standing next to. but no, that would be too much ef-BANG'
    The problem is that you give orders for both of your squadmates, which makes for some frustrating moments if the cover that you order them to is too small for two people. Wrex in particular has a lot of problem with this, due to his large frame.

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  • darleysamdarleysam Registered User regular
    Wrex has no problem taking cover. Cover has a problem taking Wrex.

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  • bongibongi Awaiting Email Confirmation
    i am fighting this geth armature

    i hit the take cover button

    garrus just stands there, he does nothing at all

    despite the fact that there are like five or six billion crates and over bits of cover more or less right next to him

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  • gilraingilrain Registered User regular
    I just realized who Wrex reminds me of, in terms of being designed to be as badassed-cool and appealing as possible:

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  • Sunday_AssassinSunday_Assassin Registered User
    Tell him where to go (up) instead of making him figure it out himself (down)

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  • bongibongi Awaiting Email Confirmation
    Sunday_Assassin wrote: »
    Tell him where to go (up) instead of making him figure it out himself (down)

    i guess, but it's still a pain in the ass to find cover for them, order them to boost their shields so they don't die instantly, and get to cover myself

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User
    Sunday_Assassin wrote: »
    Tell him where to go (up) instead of making him figure it out himself (down)
    I do that as well, but it's annoying as fuck when I order my squadmates to take cover at a place that only have space for one. This usually ends up with one squadmember taking cover while the second decides to make a heroic last stand, that last for approximatly 3 seconds before getting cut down.

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  • Sunday_AssassinSunday_Assassin Registered User
    ...Can honeslty say I've never had that much of a problem. Cover has always been a rather optional thing for me as far as teammates are concerned. They do more damage out in the open anyway, and draw people out for me to snipe.

    You doing an Lv. 1 Insanity run or something?

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User
    Sunday_Assassin wrote: »
    ...Can honeslty say I've never had that much of a problem. Cover has always been a rather optional thing for me as far as teammates are concerned. They do more damage out in the open anyway, and draw people out for me to snipe.

    You doing an Lv. 1 Insanity run or something?
    I've tried it out but my complaints is mostly nitpicks since I think that the current squad order mechanics is pretty lacklustre as they stand right now.

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  • templewulftemplewulf Registered User regular
    Silpheed wrote: »
    Sunday_Assassin wrote: »
    ...Can honeslty say I've never had that much of a problem. Cover has always been a rather optional thing for me as far as teammates are concerned. They do more damage out in the open anyway, and draw people out for me to snipe.

    You doing an Lv. 1 Insanity run or something?
    I've tried it out but my complaints is mostly nitpicks since I think that the current squad order mechanics is pretty lacklustre as they stand right now.
    I agree.

    On the other hand, has anyone ever implemented a general "take cover" order? I know in R6:Vegas, you can order them to take cover in a particular place (like Mass Effect's "up" order"), but nothing more general.

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  • NexusSixNexusSix Registered User
    bongi wrote: »
    i am fighting this geth armature

    Since it's an armature and you're not in the Mako, I'm assuming
    Spoiler:

    I gave up early in the game on consistently letting my squad find their own cover. I'll usually have everybody pull back with a move command if shit gets too intense. Of course, in the spoiler above, there wasn't really a spot to pull back to--you have to tough that one out.

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  • bongibongi Awaiting Email Confirmation
    they should just do it like every other game, and have it so that when you send them to cover they automatically take cover

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  • SaskwachSaskwach Registered User
    bongi wrote: »
    they should just do it like every other game, and have it so that when you send them to cover they automatically take cover

    True. Why the hell don't teammates have basic self-preservation instincts in this game? It wouldn't have been hard to code.
    If health<50%
    Then Hide in Cover Shepard Just Told You To Go To Until Your Shields Are Back You Douche
    Else Don't Stand There Like An Idiot
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  • HaximHaxim Registered User
    Sunday_Assassin wrote: »
    ...Can honeslty say I've never had that much of a problem. Cover has always been a rather optional thing for me as far as teammates are concerned. They do more damage out in the open anyway, and draw people out for me to snipe.

    Wrex, Garrius, go check out what's around the corner there. I need to uhhh, check out what's behind this box here.

    Also, Assault Rifle Adept is so much fun. There's nothing quite like lifting a pack of people into the air and gunning them all down before they hit the floor. Well, biotics are fun period,. My first run I went Soldier, and took Ashley and Tali, so I kind of missed out on a large chunk of the combat.

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  • EclecticGrooveEclecticGroove Registered User regular
    NexusSix wrote: »
    bongi wrote: »
    i am fighting this geth armature

    Since it's an armature and you're not in the Mako, I'm assuming
    Spoiler:

    I gave up early in the game on consistently letting my squad find their own cover. I'll usually have everybody pull back with a move command if shit gets too intense. Of course, in the spoiler above, there wasn't really a spot to pull back to--you have to tough that one out.

    That section is easy.
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  • KimFidlerKimFidler Registered User
    Does anyone know if you can spam all the tech skills on the Mako? Like AI Hacking, etc.

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  • Iron WeaselIron Weasel Totes not mafia, guys Oh shit, an awlRegistered User regular
    I would like to know where I can find the sidequest to
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  • King NadaKing Nada Registered User
    wow kaiden at lvl 55 is a beast. Lift on a geth armature - yes please.

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  • InvisibleInvisible Registered User regular
    King Nada wrote: »
    wow kaiden at lvl 55 is a beast. Lift on a geth armature - yes please.

    Kaiden and Liara are great on the last level.
    Spoiler:

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  • HaximHaxim Registered User
    KimFidler wrote: »
    Does anyone know if you can spam all the tech skills on the Mako? Like AI Hacking, etc.

    I think everything BUT AI hacking can be used on the Mako...

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  • skippymchaggisskippymchaggis Registered User regular
    Iron Weasel wrote: »
    I would like to know where I can find the sidequest to
    Spoiler:
    Spoiler:

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  • Mace1370Mace1370 Registered User regular
    Quick non-gameplay/plot related question:

    I'm about 30 minutes in and have noticed that there is a grainy filter over everything. Is this supposed to be there?

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  • chasmchasm Registered User regular
    Yes. Film grain is an option you can turn off.

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  • PancakePancake Registered User
    Mace1370 wrote: »
    Quick non-gameplay/plot related question:

    I'm about 30 minutes in and have noticed that there is a grainy filter over everything. Is this supposed to be there?

    Yes. You can turn it off in the options if you want.

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  • Something WittySomething Witty Registered User
    Yes it's the 'film grain' you can turn it off if you don't like it, I didn't either.

    Can the AI hack computers anymore? I'm missing alot of stuff because my haxing skills aren't up to snuff.

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  • PancakePancake Registered User
    Something Witty wrote: »
    Yes it's the 'film grain' you can turn it off if you don't like it, I didn't either.

    Can the AI hack computers anymore? I'm missing alot of stuff because my haxing skills aren't up to snuff.

    Whenever you hack a container or door, the game automatically uses the highest skill currently in your party. So even if you don't have the required skills, it's always worth it to bring someone with you that does.

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  • Something WittySomething Witty Registered User
    Oh.


    Well shit I need to go back to all of those crashed probes I missed now.

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    I tried using TAli in my squad but I was still unable to hack the probes my first playthrough. This time it appears to be working properly.

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