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[Mass Effect] OLD THREAD BYE BYE

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  • AntimatterAntimatter Devo Was Right Gates of SteelRegistered User regular
    so

    kroguard's rage, vacuum synckills, and stunlock are supposed to be fixed in the next patch.

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Hopefully..probably only one of three will.

    Choose wisely.

    That being said I think vacuum syncs are more of a lag issue.

  • SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Hopefully..probably only one of three will.

    Choose wisely.

    That being said I think vacuum syncs are more of a lag issue.

    Nah, it's just that people didn't have it very high level before. And it was only about the equivalent of a phalanX, so not that great before the buff before this one

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  • SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    "Krogan rage fixed: now accurately displays zero benefits at certain levels instead of claiming damage reduction etc."

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  • Eat it You Nasty Pig.Eat it You Nasty Pig. tell homeland security 'we are the bomb'Registered User regular
    the problem, as with the rest of the n7 guns, is that while the eagle's really good level for level, most people have it at level two.

    I bet the eagle 7 or so is a terror

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  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    i have an eagle vi

    i haven't touched it

    i guess i should try it out

    i'm still skeptical

  • KafkaAUKafkaAU Western AustraliaRegistered User regular
    The eagle's good if you have it at high level and a level 5 piercing mod.

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  • AgusalimAgusalim Registered User regular
    the eagle is now decent, it is probably in the top half of pistols - paladin, talon and arc pistol are the only ones that dps-wise beat it outright level-for-level, although the arc pistol requires mad clicking skills. scorp and acolyte probably could beat it as well given that they can deal damage to more than one target with a single shot, plus acolyte gets crazy shield/barrier bonuses. recoil is still a bit of a bugger and theres no recoil mod for pistols, but hey ho.

  • tolragtolrag Registered User regular
    the problem, as with the rest of the n7 guns, is that while the eagle's really good level for level, most people have it at level two.

    I bet the eagle 7 or so is a terror

    I have Eagle 8.

    I still don't like it

  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    Eagle seems like it'd be pretty nice as an Assault Rifle replacement - it's definitely more powerful than guns like the Phaeston, right? It'd work well on Turian Soldiers with Proximity Mine or anything with Warp, to cut armor damage reduction further

    I haven't tried in a while but I guess I should

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  • AgusalimAgusalim Registered User regular
    Wyborn wrote: »
    Eagle seems like it'd be pretty nice as an Assault Rifle replacement - it's definitely more powerful than guns like the Phaeston, right? It'd work well on Turian Soldiers with Proximity Mine or anything with Warp, to cut armor damage reduction further

    I haven't tried in a while but I guess I should

    eagle 1 has better damage (both in per bullet and dps terms) than a phaeston x

  • DeaderinredDeaderinred Registered User regular
    valiant I and some disruptor ammo IV. damnit i wanted that turian soldier.

  • DeaderinredDeaderinred Registered User regular
    edited September 2012
    (some me2 and me3 spoilers in here.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF4m1C7rUdc

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  • Jay FoxfireJay Foxfire Registered User regular
    Because of the latest event I now have an Eagle III. Should I switch out the Phalanx IX I have on my casters or keep the Phalanx until something better shows up?

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  • ForarForar #432 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    the problem, as with the rest of the n7 guns, is that while the eagle's really good level for level, most people have it at level two.

    I bet the eagle 7 or so is a terror

    This.

    I've got the Hurricane and Eagle at III and the Crusader and Valiant at IV.

    Makes it a bit harder to find the love compared to my workhorse weapons at X.

    So even if the higher ranks are awesome, it might not be until sometime in 2013 that I can begin to really appreciate them.

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  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    edited September 2012
    Because of the latest event I now have an Eagle III. Should I switch out the Phalanx IX I have on my casters or keep the Phalanx until something better shows up?

    Your Eagle will probably do a bit more damage than your Phalanx on most enemies

    Edit:

    Also the Hurricane is one of the most terrifying weapons in the game, even at III. Put the armor piercing mod on it and it's maybe the best ranged boss-killer there is on most classes.

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Light hair colors looks so weird in this game.

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  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    I'm starting to have a hard time justifying not using my Scorpion II on most of my casters. With ULM, it puts my Gethgineer at 198% power recharge, hits multiple targets, has proxy mine-type utility, and staggers so other people's powers aren't dodged (not that it's a problem for my Overload). Using Geth-O-Vision to see when someone's about to walk into the room, and dropping them as traps in the doorway never fails to amuse.

    I mean, I get that the Falcon is better in some circumstances (ammo powers, in particular), but the Scorpion is really useful due to its modified weight. I used to swear by my Disciple X, but I'm starting to be won over by Major Kirrahe.

    HOLD THE LINE!

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Well, the main thing I like about the Falcon is that its explosion is instant.

    Scorpion is really good too though.

  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Yeah, was using the Scorpion in SP for a couple of missions. Once I got past how it worked (delayed explosions and what not) and started learning how to properly use it (it's not a traditional point and click pistol) it was awesome.

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  • Phoenix138Phoenix138 ArizonaRegistered User regular
    After a while aiming at people's feet so the explosions are immediate becomes second nature.

  • Ides of MarchIdes of March Registered User regular
    But does the explosion do the same damage if it explodes at the feet, versus exploding at the head? Obviously not for bosses, but for everyone else?

  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Just had a pretty fun match with Demolisher(me), Fury, Krogan and Vorcha Sentinel.

    We managed to beat it in 13 minutes which even though it was silver is pretty cool for a bunch of random players who weren't even trying.

    Between the biotics, tech, and grenades there were explosions everywhere.

  • Theodore FlooseveltTheodore Floosevelt proud parent of eight beautiful girls and shalmelo dorne (which is currently being ruled by a woman (awesome role model for my daughters)) #dornedadRegistered User regular
    But does the explosion do the same damage if it explodes at the feet, versus exploding at the head? Obviously not for bosses, but for everyone else?

    I think the main drawback is that instant feet explosions don't apply ammo effects.

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  • Ides of MarchIdes of March Registered User regular
    Ahh, interesting.

  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    But does the explosion do the same damage if it explodes at the feet, versus exploding at the head? Obviously not for bosses, but for everyone else?

    I think the main drawback is that instant feet explosions don't apply ammo effects.

    But for random scrub matches where you're not using ammo consumables at all (like, I run mostly silvers), this drawback is not consequential.

    On the other hand, if you do use ammo powers, and you direct shot someone, the ammo effect is immediate, happening before the delayed explosion (and making the resulting pyrotechnics if you manage a combo even more spectacular). Pretty good crowd control, especially when the intial shot often staggers mooks.

    Man, I hope I get a couple more Scorpion ranks when the next DLC comes out and I blow my (by then) couple million credits.

  • Theodore FlooseveltTheodore Floosevelt proud parent of eight beautiful girls and shalmelo dorne (which is currently being ruled by a woman (awesome role model for my daughters)) #dornedadRegistered User regular
    But does the explosion do the same damage if it explodes at the feet, versus exploding at the head? Obviously not for bosses, but for everyone else?

    I think the main drawback is that instant feet explosions don't apply ammo effects.

    But for random scrub matches where you're not using ammo consumables at all (like, I run mostly silvers), this drawback is not consequential.

    On the other hand, if you do use ammo powers, and you direct shot someone, the ammo effect is immediate, happening before the delayed explosion (and making the resulting pyrotechnics if you manage a combo even more spectacular). Pretty good crowd control, especially when the intial shot often staggers mooks.

    Man, I hope I get a couple more Scorpion ranks when the next DLC comes out and I blow my (by then) couple million credits.

    Me too

    The Scorpion is one of my faves, and I probably slap it on more classes than I need to. But it was also my very first UR, so that affects my feelings on it

    Starter Pokémon Syndrome

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  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    The Scorpion is one of my faves, and I probably slap it on more classes than I need to. But it was also my very first UR, so that affects my feelings on it

    Starter Pokémon Syndrome

    Well, there isn't much more satisfying than running into a Phantom, shooting a sticky bomb onto her face, then detonating another one at her feet, so she's staggered, and then staggered again.

  • Blackbird SR-71CBlackbird SR-71C Registered User regular
    Bioware Devs chatty. New changes for the next Patch confirmed:

    - Vanguard bug fixed (again)
    - Incinerate Evolution 6 fix
    - Concussive Shot Amplification fix
    - Asari Justicar power damage fix
    - Asari Justicar bug: Can't deploy BB next to big enemies - fixed
    - Drell kits to receive some sort of improvement beyond number changes
    - SMG Ultralight materials fixed (again)
    - Singularity bug: Detonating a biotic combo next to a Singularity ends the Singularity - fixed

    All I can say is:

    "Ah yes, Patches. We have dismissed that claim (three months ago)."

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  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    this week a shot a phantom with the scorpion, got stabbed, and promptly survived when she got staggered by the explosion

    felt like a boss

  • Theodore FlooseveltTheodore Floosevelt proud parent of eight beautiful girls and shalmelo dorne (which is currently being ruled by a woman (awesome role model for my daughters)) #dornedadRegistered User regular
    I like the idea of Drell kits getting buffed with something to get their unique status back, now that there is an actual ninja assassin class

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  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    i am down for drell buffs

    but i feel the drell adept is highly underestimated

    it's still one of my favorite classes, and was the first one i cleared gold with

  • Blackbird SR-71CBlackbird SR-71C Registered User regular
    edited September 2012
    Elendil wrote: »
    i am down for drell buffs

    but i feel the drell adept is highly underestimated

    it's still one of my favorite classes, and was the first one i cleared gold with

    I dunno. What makes the Drell adept so good are his grenades.

    Maybe I'm weird, but when I think Adept in the context in Mass Effect, I don't think of someone taking as many grenades with them as possible and just chug five of them at an Atlas. Grenades are a Soldier's tool. When I think Adept, I think cool biotic powers. Like Reave, Biotic Sphere, Dark CHannel, Annihilation Field, Warp, Throw. Even Singularity with it's buffs and Pull if it were more useful.

    Anyways. That aside the Drell Adept is definitely a good class in terms of Performance.

    Drell Vanguard on the other hand :/

    I wish they just replaced Drell Vanguards Pull with Reave.

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  • Theodore FlooseveltTheodore Floosevelt proud parent of eight beautiful girls and shalmelo dorne (which is currently being ruled by a woman (awesome role model for my daughters)) #dornedadRegistered User regular
    Yeah, I still play Drell Adept a lot too

    I get that the grenades are pretty crucial to the class, but I have the most fun flipping around at high speed and laying the Bruce Lee on real thick

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  • ArdolArdol Registered User regular
    Speaking of Drell:
    We have plans to improve the Drell kits in the future. Unfortunately at this time we are a little limited by what we can change with weekly live updates.

  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    Cambiata wrote: »

    I hate to even bring this up, but why is Jack not the Jack card?

    And why is FemShep the inferior default from earlier games instead of the great default from ME3? And why is she an Ace rather than a King? This is no time to get all gender requirementy on us. (sidebar: it does look like it's a ME2-era piece of art, so I guess that explains some of it).

    Furthermore, Wrex should be a king. Fuck Thane. And Legion can replace Kaidan. I'd rather romance him any day.

  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    edited September 2012
    Cambiata wrote: »

    Absolutely fabulous

    Though - is that Mordin in the back seat? The hand is definitely Mordin's

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  • CambiataCambiata Commander Shepard The likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered User regular
    Well there's also a link to the blanks there. For you to make your own deck as you see fit. (You know you want to)

  • Phoenix138Phoenix138 ArizonaRegistered User regular
    I wish they just replaced Drell Vanguards Pull with Reave.

    That's reserved for Vangod Shepard. Having the ability to prime a shielded target and then detonate via charge would likely make the game too easy in MP.

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