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[Mass Effect] Operation Beachhead Next Weekend. Fun in the sun? MARK SPOILERS
The Dude With Herpes
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Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth. Available Everywhere NOW.
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@TychoCelchuuu has been kind enough to provide peeks at Commander Shepard's facebook page:
one |two| three | FOUR! | FIVE!!
@GoodKingJayIII provided the following way to skip much of the introduction for the PC version of ME2:
A lot of people don't like the opening 10 minute intro movie, but there is a way to get rid of it. Go to:
C:....mass effect 2\BioGameMovies
Change the extension of the following files to .bak:
Opening_End_Seq.bik
Opening_End_SeqFM.bik
Opening_Seq_INT.bik
ProCer_300_FirstFlight.bik
ME2_Opening_SunMid_INT.bak
ProNor_Pod2.bik
ProNorEscape.bik
ProNorEscapeAsh.bik
ProNorEscapeKaid.bik
ME2_Opening_SunMid_ESN.bik
ME_EAsig_720p_v2_raw.bak
BWLogo.bak
ProNor_Shepard_Rebuilt.bik
This will not get rid of everything, you still have to watch the non-CGI cutscenes and Save Joker. But it does cut down quite a bit. If you want those movies back just rename them to .bik again. If you're worried your renaming the wrong thing, you can download a BIK palyer and confirm the files.
3. For those who hate planet scanning and hacking, there is an easy ini file edit floating around. This is just a colaseced editor that you guys have already been playing with but this one seemed pretty idiot proof to me. This again needs an external program but is non-excutable.
http://www.mediafire.com/?yjjzlzzzmyj
This has all kinds of stuff like god mode, extra weapons, infinite ammo etc., but if you just want the money, just use it to get your resources, save, then exit the game and revert to the non-hacked state.
C:....mass effect 2\BioGameMovies
Change the extension of the following files to .bak:
Opening_End_Seq.bik
Opening_End_SeqFM.bik
Opening_Seq_INT.bik
ProCer_300_FirstFlight.bik
ME2_Opening_SunMid_INT.bak
ProNor_Pod2.bik
ProNorEscape.bik
ProNorEscapeAsh.bik
ProNorEscapeKaid.bik
ME2_Opening_SunMid_ESN.bik
ME_EAsig_720p_v2_raw.bak
BWLogo.bak
ProNor_Shepard_Rebuilt.bik
This will not get rid of everything, you still have to watch the non-CGI cutscenes and Save Joker. But it does cut down quite a bit. If you want those movies back just rename them to .bik again. If you're worried your renaming the wrong thing, you can download a BIK palyer and confirm the files.
3. For those who hate planet scanning and hacking, there is an easy ini file edit floating around. This is just a colaseced editor that you guys have already been playing with but this one seemed pretty idiot proof to me. This again needs an external program but is non-excutable.
http://www.mediafire.com/?yjjzlzzzmyj
This has all kinds of stuff like god mode, extra weapons, infinite ammo etc., but if you just want the money, just use it to get your resources, save, then exit the game and revert to the non-hacked state.
@korodullin has kindly offered some R&R with a wonderful game of bingo!
@curly haired boy strikes back with awesome wallpapers taken from the ME2:
@Orca has kindly complied all of the shamelessly awful pictures posted in this thread.
@Orca explains how to transfer ME1 to Origin:
From the other thread, enter your info here: https://activate.ea.com/gameactivation.do
then create or link an existing EA classic account. Origin should figure out what's up without you doing anything more at that point.
*If buying ME somewhere other than Origin and it doesn't contain BDTS or PS, contact Origin CS and they can get it fixed for you.
then create or link an existing EA classic account. Origin should figure out what's up without you doing anything more at that point.
*If buying ME somewhere other than Origin and it doesn't contain BDTS or PS, contact Origin CS and they can get it fixed for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2mdZ23eP8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-MSuVTzsg8Massive. End. Spoilers. DO NOT CLICK. SERIOUSLY.
From @Yougottawanna a Brilliant dissection as to why the ending is so bad in Red Letter Media Style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MlatxLP-xsAnd a followup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ5qPIcuMZAFrom @manwiththemachinegun SECRET TRUE ENDING HHEYYYYAAA!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAmVVAjZZeMTrue Last Boss!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=467pmIX-oZo
Mass Effect 3 Weapon Data
BSN Post with (usually) Up to Date info on most aspects of Multiplayer for all your obsessive planning needs!
BSN Post with Weapon/Mod Rarities (I.E. What packs you will likely get them from)
List of Equipment, separated by class and rarity, including race/class combos and equipment. Use it for a personal checklist to know when to move up to the next pack (to not waste credits)
GUNS
Common (Blue)
- M-3 Predator
- M-23 Katana
- M-4 Shuriken
- M-92 Mantis
- M-8 Avenger
Uncommon (Silver)
- M-5 Phalanx
- M-22 Eviscerator
- M-9 Tempest
- M-12 Locust
- M-13 Raptor
- M-27 Scimitar
- M-97 Viper
- M-29 Incisor
- M-96 Mattock
- M-15 Vindicator
- Phaeston
Rare (Gold)
- M-25 Hornet
- M-6 Carnifex
- Geth Pulse Rifle
- Geth Plasma Shotgun
- M-300 Claymore
- M-98 Widow
- Arc Pistol
- Disciple
- Graal Spike Thrower
- M-37 Falcon
- M-76 Revenant
Ultra Rare (Black/N7)
- Black Widow
- M-358 Talon
- M-99 Saber
- M-77 Paladin
- M-11 Wraith
- Javelin
- Scorpion
- N7 Eagle
- N7 Crusader
- N7 Hurricane
- N7 Valiant
MODS
Common:
- SMG Scope
- SMG Magazine Upgrade
- SMG Heat Sink
- Pistol Scope
- Pistol Magazine Upgrade
- Pistol High-Caliber Barrel
- Assault Rifle Percision Scope
- Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade
- Assault Rifle Stability Damper
- Sniper Rifle Spare Thermal Clip
- Shotgun Smart Choke
- Shotgun High Caliber Barrel
- Shotgun Blade Attachment
Uncommon:
- SMG Ultralight Materials
- SMG High Caliber Barrel
- Pistol Piercing Mod
- Pistol Melee Stunner
- Assault Rifle Piercing Mod
- Assault Rifle Extended Barrel
- Sniper Rifle Extended Barrel
- Sniper Rifle Enhanced Scope
- Sniper Rifle Piercing Mod
- Shotgun Shredder Mod
- Shotgun Spare Thermal Clip
CLASS/RACE PACKS (MAX IV HUMANS - VI ALIENS)
Common
-Human Male Adept
-Human Female Adept
-Human Male Soldier
-Human Female Soldier
-Human Male Engineer
-Human Female Engineer
-Human Male Sentinel
-Human Female Sentinel
-Human Male Infiltrator
-Human Female Infiltrator
-Human Male Vanguard
-Human Female Vanguard
Uncommon:
- Turian Soldier
- Salarian Engineer
- Turian Sentinel
- Quarian Infiltrator
- Asari Vanguard
- Drell Adept
Rare:
- Asari Adept
- Krogan Soldier
- Krogan Sentinel
- Quarian Engineer
- Salarian Infiltrator
- Drell Vanguard
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES (III max up to V total)
Rare:
Cobra Missile Launcher
Thermal Clip Pack
Ops Survival Pack
Medi-Gel
Common (Blue)
- M-3 Predator
- M-23 Katana
- M-4 Shuriken
- M-92 Mantis
- M-8 Avenger
Uncommon (Silver)
- M-5 Phalanx
- M-22 Eviscerator
- M-9 Tempest
- M-12 Locust
- M-13 Raptor
- M-27 Scimitar
- M-97 Viper
- M-29 Incisor
- M-96 Mattock
- M-15 Vindicator
- Phaeston
Rare (Gold)
- M-25 Hornet
- M-6 Carnifex
- Geth Pulse Rifle
- Geth Plasma Shotgun
- M-300 Claymore
- M-98 Widow
- Arc Pistol
- Disciple
- Graal Spike Thrower
- M-37 Falcon
- M-76 Revenant
Ultra Rare (Black/N7)
- Black Widow
- M-358 Talon
- M-99 Saber
- M-77 Paladin
- M-11 Wraith
- Javelin
- Scorpion
- N7 Eagle
- N7 Crusader
- N7 Hurricane
- N7 Valiant
MODS
Common:
- SMG Scope
- SMG Magazine Upgrade
- SMG Heat Sink
- Pistol Scope
- Pistol Magazine Upgrade
- Pistol High-Caliber Barrel
- Assault Rifle Percision Scope
- Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade
- Assault Rifle Stability Damper
- Sniper Rifle Spare Thermal Clip
- Shotgun Smart Choke
- Shotgun High Caliber Barrel
- Shotgun Blade Attachment
Uncommon:
- SMG Ultralight Materials
- SMG High Caliber Barrel
- Pistol Piercing Mod
- Pistol Melee Stunner
- Assault Rifle Piercing Mod
- Assault Rifle Extended Barrel
- Sniper Rifle Extended Barrel
- Sniper Rifle Enhanced Scope
- Sniper Rifle Piercing Mod
- Shotgun Shredder Mod
- Shotgun Spare Thermal Clip
CLASS/RACE PACKS (MAX IV HUMANS - VI ALIENS)
Common
-Human Male Adept
-Human Female Adept
-Human Male Soldier
-Human Female Soldier
-Human Male Engineer
-Human Female Engineer
-Human Male Sentinel
-Human Female Sentinel
-Human Male Infiltrator
-Human Female Infiltrator
-Human Male Vanguard
-Human Female Vanguard
Uncommon:
- Turian Soldier
- Salarian Engineer
- Turian Sentinel
- Quarian Infiltrator
- Asari Vanguard
- Drell Adept
Rare:
- Asari Adept
- Krogan Soldier
- Krogan Sentinel
- Quarian Engineer
- Salarian Infiltrator
- Drell Vanguard
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES (III max up to V total)
Rare:
Cobra Missile Launcher
Thermal Clip Pack
Ops Survival Pack
Medi-Gel
Special thanks to @-Tal for putting together an awesome OP.
OP Shamelessly stolen from @jdarksun who stole it from @forar who stole it from @jdarksun who stole it from @-Tal
Steam: Galedrid - XBL: Galedrid - PSN: Galedrid
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
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Entitled whining gamers demand ending by sending cupcakes to Bioware. Clearly the vocal minority (who raised $1005 dollars to do this incredibly silly thing) are at it again trying to ruin everything for the curiously silent majority of true art appreciating afficionados, those bastards.
There, copy and paste that to all the major gaming sites. I AM A GAMES JOURNALIST NOW.
Edit: Well, shit. We have a professional in the thread! Better spruce the place up. Don't you dare quote me out of context, Aegeri!
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
Badassfully: Yes there is.
Where?! First I miss the Badassfully and now this!
Some of the best people I ever played with were the lowest-scoring, and it's easy to forget that
I thought your score actually played into your XP reward. I.E. score = xp + bonuses. Have I been totally wrong about how xp is calculated? Because I don't think so. If I get 80k points on a bronze I'm still hitting 200k xp. If get 20k I'm getting like 100-150k.
What I mean is even when it's not an epeen thing, a salarian engineer simply gets less xp.
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
I am pretty sure that everyone gets the same XP, which is everyone's combined score + the team bonuses
I thought the XP at the end was all added together and everyone got the same total. The individual point totals are just there for dick waving competitions.
Well, that then negates my whole point.
Nevermind.
In summary, if you don't see a salarian engineer in your silver/gold man(woman) up and do it for the good of everyone.
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
I think that might be the most unkillable team???
"Orkses never lose a battle. If we win we win, if we die we die fightin so it don't count. If we runs for it we don't die neither, cos we can come back for annuver go, see!".
Because I sure can't but I sure want to! I feel this campaign might backfire spectacularly.
Badassfully: I'm not 100% certain, think it was a conversation with someone I invited up to my cabin, but there was most certainly a hint towards quads in it.
I'm even worse off- I need come up with a way to ensure they're chocolate cupcakes...Wait, maybe if I make it absolute crap...no, that didn't work for BioWare and the ending, damn.
So long as they don't send you cake (as the discussions in these threads have proven repeatedly, you do NOT want to eat cake for ANY reason) I think you will be fine.
Quite frankly, I would be pissing people off as much as possible if I could get free cupcakes every time. How often do you see a developer do an awesome job and get cupcakes? Never? Damn straight.
This is the beginning of the end for gaming, the SLIPPERY SLOPE OF CUPCAKE DOOM IS HERE.
No, you have to do something that people actually care about, and have to actually matter to get cupcakes.
Origin: Galedrid - Nintendo: Galedrid/3222-6858-1045
Blizzard: Galedrid#1367 - FFXIV: Galedrid Kingshand
EDIT: Badassfully, Wrex exclaims that Mordin has a quad while he's busy being awkward in the med bay.
Badassfully:
Or waiting to romance Liara in 3.
Are the squadmate romances a ton better than continued romances ( I heard from some that continued romances from me2 aren't that great, but just wanted to double check)
Oh ho ho ho... that IS rich.
Man that reminds me, I haven't baked cupcakes in years. With some really simple confectionery sugar icing, because that just goes so well with a nice chocolatey cake of cup.
The best thing is I posted about this on my facebook and a friend of mine wrote (essentially), as a clearly intended joke (obvious ending spoilers):
So I am sitting here thinking "Um, the control ending you mean" but I just can't type that because, man.
I mean how do I respond to that? I just can't can I?
Get him to bring it up next time you see him face to face.
Then stare at him for a second, roll your eyes and quickly change the subject.
Throw a nervous laugh in there for good measure.
Jack's stuff in ME3 was almost making me regret not romancing her. And I like Ash as a romance option. It's pretty great.
Be sure to conclude the conversation with, "I've got to get back to it."
Actually, I don't need to see it, my post above is probably exactly what they will write.
Edit: Frei if you get any cupcakes make sure to get a picture!
I'll just tell him I've got to do more oven calibrations.
As I have a sudden urge to bake cupcakes.
Cupcakes and the consumption thereof: Discuss.
"Orkses never lose a battle. If we win we win, if we die we die fightin so it don't count. If we runs for it we don't die neither, cos we can come back for annuver go, see!".
Except (ME3 ending spoilers):
worse than hitler.