[Mass Effect] “My God,” the asari Council member said feelingly.

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  • MetalMagusMetalMagus Too Serious Registered User regular
    Catalase wrote:
    Predicting Origin built into the PC version. Damnit.

    Also when are we going to hear about the new vanguard powers

    Speaking of new powers, before the old thread got "Virmire'd," anyone talk about how one of the new infiltrator powers appears to be a sticky grenade? Or was that already known?

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    I mentioned it but no one replied.

    That being said...until we get an indepth description Sticky Grenade speaks for itself.

    That would be really fun with cloak.

    Cloak.

    Run behind a group of enemies.

    Grenade.

    BOOM!

    As for the preview though. The only class available seemed to be Soldier and all but 3 of his powers were locked out.

    Honestly it looks kind of like the beta they were demoing back in September but with some extra scenes inserted.

  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    I remember something being said about a "proximity mine" power a while back.

  • Mild ConfusionMild Confusion Smash All Things Registered User regular
    The idea of cloak and sticky grenade reminds me of placing grenades in people's pants in Fallout.

    Will be even better if they make some kind of 'get it off me!' animation like in Halo though.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    DarkPrimus wrote:
    I remember something being said about a "proximity mine" power a while back.

    That's Garrus's new power.

    Dragkonias on
  • MetalMagusMetalMagus Too Serious Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote:
    DarkPrimus wrote:
    I remember something being said about a "proximity mine" power a while back.

    That's Garrus's new power.

    Isn't Garrus technically an infiltrator? Soldier + Tech skills? Granted, in ME2 they moved away from having your squadmates be lesser versions of Shepard's classes. Maybe infiltrators get proximity mines AND sticky grenades? Though, maybe they're keeping the "loyalty powers" concept and the mine is Garrus' unique skill.

    Hmm, I wonder if Kaiden and Ashley will have loyalty powers? Guess that means at least 2 runs if you want to unlock their skills if they keep that mechanic.

  • DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    i dont think multiple runs of ME3 will be a problem for anyone here.

  • Ad astraAd astra Registered User regular
    Yeah, the problem will be keeping the runs at a manageable number.

  • DarisDaris Registered User regular
    Sticky grenade... I hope it looks like a glowing blue ball of death.

    ...you know, like a plasma grenade.

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    MetalMagus wrote:
    Dragkonias wrote:
    DarkPrimus wrote:
    I remember something being said about a "proximity mine" power a while back.

    That's Garrus's new power.

    Isn't Garrus technically an infiltrator? Soldier + Tech skills? Granted, in ME2 they moved away from having your squadmates be lesser versions of Shepard's classes. Maybe infiltrators get proximity mines AND sticky grenades? Though, maybe they're keeping the "loyalty powers" concept and the mine is Garrus' unique skill.

    Hmm, I wonder if Kaiden and Ashley will have loyalty powers? Guess that means at least 2 runs if you want to unlock their skills if they keep that mechanic.

    I think they're doing away with loyalty powers in this one. From what it looks like every one gets comes with everything unlocked.

    As for Infiltrators having both those. Unless they let us get a bonus power like in ME1 and ME2 I doubt it.

    For the most part every classes skill trees are pretty much identical to the ME2 trees with 1 extra power and an extra general skill that every class has. Sure that will be no different for Infiltrator.

  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    I wonder what the personal missions for the squad will be like.
    Maybe you play football with Vega 8->

  • DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    Dox the PI wrote:
    I wonder what the personal missions for the squad will be like.
    Maybe you play football with Vega 8->

    nah you go shopping for pink collared shirts

  • EmporiumEmporium Registered User regular
    The leaked beta was on the 360 right? Because I was just *ahem* casually browsing some of it and was struck by how much more detailed most of the character models were. Is it just me or did they figure out hot to make the game look considerably better?

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    I'm actually sad that won't happen.

    If I could have my Shepard walk around the Normandy in a pink Polo shirt with stunna shades on...I would.

    @Emporium: Yeah, they said they're getting better at using the UE3 engine.

    Dragkonias on
  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    Emporium wrote:
    The leaked beta was on the 360 right? Because I was just *ahem* casually browsing some of it and was struck by how much more detailed most of the character models were. Is it just me or did they figure out hot to make the game look considerably better?

    It was played on the 360.

  • Rhan9Rhan9 Registered User regular
    Played through Bring down the Sky for the first time ever on my current ME1 playthrough. I now understand all the hate for batarians forever.

    Also, Garrus photobombing my conversations like a boss;

    GARRUSBOMB

    Has anyone ever figured out a workaround for the stupid LoD bug on Garrus' face?

    Edit: Also, having a little trouble with posting inline images apparently...

    Well, there is one fix that involves running TexMod on the background. There was some stupid problem in the PC ME1, where the ultra-high res used the medium res textures. I don't remember where I got it, it's been a few years. It was a bit of a pain to run every time you play the game though.

  • SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    Dhalphir wrote:
    Dox the PI wrote:
    I wonder what the personal missions for the squad will be like.
    Maybe you play football with Vega 8->

    nah you go shopping for pink collared shirts

    Forty minute session of weight-lifting while the spotter aggressively screams "come at me, bro!" Afterwards you chest bump and clasp hands and talk about what a good session it was.

    [James Vega is now loyal]

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  • Ad astraAd astra Registered User regular
    Speaking of Reginald brofist, for those who've watched the videos, what does he sound like? I remember a little while back Bioware was making a big deal over his voice actor, I was wondering if it is someone well known.

  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    Ad astra wrote:
    Speaking of Reginald brofist, for those who've watched the videos, what does he sound like? I remember a little while back Bioware was making a big deal over his voice actor, I was wondering if it is someone well known.

    He sounds like a generic American dude. His voice didn't really stand out or anything for me.

  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Catalase wrote:
    Predicting Origin built into the PC version. Damnit.

    Also when are we going to hear about the new vanguard powers

    Ugh. One thing I liked about ME on PC was that I didn't have to deal with Steam...now I'd have to deal with Origin? Lovely.

    Also, Darth Nathan, there IS a fix...it involves loading the game through Texmod to replace Garrus' face texture each time though, so, somewhat inconvenient. You can also set up a ridiculously elaborate shortcut system which means you only have to do it once (and you just click on the shortcut after that).

    Synthesis on
  • DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    deal...with Steam?

    is dealing with Steam a problem?

  • Eat it You Nasty Pig.Eat it You Nasty Pig. tell homeland security 'we are the bomb'Registered User regular
    plus there's really no excuse for the game not to prompt you

    hold your head high soldier, it ain't over yet
    that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    Sometimes it takes forever (whole minutes!) before a game starts up.

    Sometimes it also likes to auto-update games, even when you've told it not to.

  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    Dhalphir wrote:
    i don't really understand why auto-updating games is a bad thing, unless it does it at a bad time.

    and i've never experienced the other thing - although i bet that would be annoying as fuck.

    Because sometimes I have a limited amount of time to play and I'd like to play right now, not wait half an hour for it to finish sucking down the update.

  • DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    edited November 2011
    i don't really understand why auto-updating games is a bad thing, unless it does it at a bad time.

    and i've never experienced the other thing - although i bet that would be annoying as fuck.

    Dhalphir on
  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    Dhalphir wrote:
    i don't really understand why auto-updating games is a bad thing, unless it does it at a bad time.

    and i've never experienced the other thing - although i bet that would be annoying as fuck.

    Until very recently I had a pretty low internet cap, a lot of my friends still do.

    Having games like tf2 decide they want to download a 1 gb patch can be very annoying when you only have 10 gigs total.

  • Mr HeistMr Heist It's Heist-o-Matic! Registered User regular
    Just upload files a bunch of files until your cap goes back up. It's just like running your car in reverse to get the odometer back down.

    Listening to the ME1 soundtrack today has me thinking about finally actually starting ME2 for real this time. Is there a consensus on DudeShep vs FemShep? I went stock male in ME1 just because that image of Shepard was already formed in my mind, but I hear a lot of people swear by FemShep as being voiced more compellingly, especially in ME2.

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  • chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Mr Heist wrote:
    Just upload files a bunch of files until your cap goes back up. It's just like running your car in reverse to get the odometer back down.

    Listening to the ME1 soundtrack today has me thinking about finally actually starting ME2 for real this time. Is there a consensus on DudeShep vs FemShep? I went stock male in ME1 just because that image of Shepard was already formed in my mind, but I hear a lot of people swear by FemShep as being voiced more compellingly, especially in ME2.

    No consensus, but the average leaning from Dudes In The Know is FemShep is way better in 1, and better in 2, but it's less of a gap thanks to improvements with DudeShep.

    And importing is better than changing up, even with the better voice. Import, and then do one on easy as FemShep to get a second run if you like the first. You know, own opinions can form, informed populace, ect.

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  • TzenTzen Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Just fire the game up and play FemShep for 5 minutes. If you like her, great. I personally thought she sounded too butch in ME1. I think I'm also a bit gay for LooShep, for whatever that's worth.

    Tzen on
  • Ad astraAd astra Registered User regular
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.

  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.

    I prefer him too.

    I can see why people like Hale better but I think she is all together too serious.

    Renegade Wolf on
  • RT800RT800 Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Throwin' my support behind DudeShep.

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  • McHogerMcHoger Registered User regular
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it better people.

    :rotate:

  • Z0reZ0re Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    I wonder if they're going to cop out and not give adepts an exciting new power again.

    It was cool to have Singularity back, but Shockwave was the only new thing on their list and it was completely redundant with Pull and Throw once they hit the Field evolution. They also managed to shell Barrier into three separate loyalty powers and ripped out Stasis entirely until Shadow Broker.

    I just hope they don't give them Barrier or Stasis back and call it a day. Get rid of Shockwave for Stasis and give them something new at the very least.

    Z0re on
  • SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    The evolutions like armor-piercing throw should help, but if there isn't a new power maybe shockwave will be cool this time, like they say concussive shot will be.
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

    And more people play soldier than every other class combined.

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  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    The evolutions like armor-piercing throw should help, but if there isn't a new power maybe shockwave will be cool this time, like they say concussive shot will be.
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

    And more people play soldier than every other class combined.

    ...yes?

  • envoy1envoy1 the old continentRegistered User regular
    Dox the PI wrote:
    The evolutions like armor-piercing throw should help, but if there isn't a new power maybe shockwave will be cool this time, like they say concussive shot will be.
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

    And more people play soldier than every other class combined.

    ...yes?

    this is why bioware felt compelled to introduce an "action" mode into ME3... 80% of players of ME2 played soldier.

  • DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    The evolutions like armor-piercing throw should help, but if there isn't a new power maybe shockwave will be cool this time, like they say concussive shot will be.
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

    And more people play soldier than every other class combined.

    i think his point is that the majority of people who play the game just accept thedefault in every game they play anyway and thus aren't of importance when it comes to opinions over such things

  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    envoy1 wrote:
    Dox the PI wrote:
    The evolutions like armor-piercing throw should help, but if there isn't a new power maybe shockwave will be cool this time, like they say concussive shot will be.
    McHoger wrote:
    Ad astra wrote:
    Maleshep sounds better to me, but apparently I'm in the minority.
    Well people that by the male Shepard are apparently in the vast majority. It's just the ones that play female tend to be very vocal about it.

    And more people play soldier than every other class combined.

    ...yes?

    this is why bioware felt compelled to introduce an "action" mode into ME3... 80% of players of ME2 played soldier.

    Soldier is also fun to play, like all the classes.

    If they had fun playing as soldier then that is the main thing, and if the people that choose action mode in ME3 have just as much fun as people playing the other options then Bioware has succeeded with the game.

    Because after looking through the official forums for some more news its annoying to see so many people telling others they are "playing the game wrong"

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