Author Topic: The official Mass Effect thread (Read 28655 times)

demi · « **Reply #60 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:12:39 PM »

Quote from: Mondain on November 20, 2007, 07:33:00 PM

achievements are for gays

Your opinion is unfortunately invalid, sorry - if you did majority of the game, you would have the achievement - please provide proof

y2kev · « **Reply #61 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:13:57 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on November 20, 2007, 05:14:13 PM

Quote from: y2kev on November 20, 2007, 04:10:29 PM
game am sex. texture pop in is pretty wild sometimes.

How bad are we talkin?

Like whole objects can pop in a few seconds late sometimes. I'd say noticeably worse than Gears. Which is still not that bad. It's better than Halo 2 for sure.

UE3 sucks, kill it already.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:16:34 PM »

Quote from: demi on November 20, 2007, 08:12:39 PM

Quote from: Mondain on November 20, 2007, 07:33:00 PM
achievements are for gays

Your opinion is unfortunately invalid, sorry - if you did majority of the game, you would have the achievement - please provide proof

is Mondain on live? u can add him and suss out his achievements even if he doesnt accept the friend request. I think

MCD · « **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:21:07 PM »

UE3 rocks, when Epic is handling it.

I wonder when will developers jump on id Tech 5 or CryENGINE2.

still though, Bioshock and Mass Effect are great UE3 based games.

y2kev · « **Reply #64 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:22:48 PM »

Quote from: McDragon on November 20, 2007, 08:21:07 PM

UE3 rocks, when Epic is handling it.

I wonder when will developers jump on id Tech 5 or CryENGINE2.

Meh, even UT3 looks kinda bad.

I'm not saying ME is ugly. Anything but. But it seems like no team is able to get it to sing like Epic can, even a year after Epic set the bar.

MCD · « **Reply #65 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:30:38 PM »

Yeah, UT3 doesn't look all that hot, but it's a PC game, who cares!

Gears is excellent, but from what i have seen, ME beats it in term of scale.

in any case, i want to see more variety in graphics next year, hope someone use something other than UE3 because it's kinda getting boring.

Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #66 on:** November 20, 2007, 09:07:49 PM »

About 7 hours in, the game's not bad and they really went all out on the soundtrack in this. It also gets brownie points for including Keith David's voice

I think the complaints about the interface and inventory are pretty warranted, as I'm starting to see some problems now. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough, but there doesn't seem to be very many opportunities to unload junk that's been auto-looted during firefights, so I'll end up getting shitty gel instead of an upgrade that I might actually need. Otherwise it's pretty firmly planted between rental and GotY material.

Himu · « **Reply #67 on:** November 20, 2007, 10:23:41 PM »

This is GOTY material tbh. Man, so many good games this year.

demi · « **Reply #68 on:** November 20, 2007, 10:40:11 PM »

I got bored of it, I went to Rock Band and played that more. I don't have the urge to play this tonight. DS baby.

Mondain · « **Reply #69 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:33:28 PM »

Quote from: Jim Shorts on November 20, 2007, 07:38:37 PM

You've lied before Jotaro, and without achievements im not sure who to believe.

no I didn't lie, you're moronic if you believe that, I don't understand what the hell you've even been talking about for weeks, if that's about DiRT or Blue Dragon framerates then I didn't try to deceive, what's the point of scheming a deception over something so trivial?

Mondain · « **Reply #70 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:36:19 PM »

Quote from: demi on November 20, 2007, 08:12:39 PM

Quote from: Mondain on November 20, 2007, 07:33:00 PM
achievements are for gays

Your opinion is unfortunately invalid, sorry - if you did majority of the game, you would have the achievement - please provide proof

I don't want to check achievement shit, I don't connect my 360 online very often and put my Live profile to private long ago to avoid dealing with such stalkerish crap

but I can relate to random events in the game that only someone who'd have played would know

but even at that if you're that paranoid then I don't have to prove shit, I love Bioware games and completed it because I wanted to see how the plot ended and how the game turned out, how well Bioware succeeded at making a next-gen RPG

demi · « **Reply #71 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:37:56 PM »

But what if I do stuff you don't? I certainly don't know if you did majority of the game to relate to me.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #72 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:43:25 PM »

if he connected to live he'd probably get bricked for being a filthy pir8

Himu · « **Reply #73 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:17:09 AM »

Who cares about Jotaro supposedly lying? MASS EFFECT.

I'm exploring random planets. I have a certain goal now but I dunno what I'm doing. I raided some random pirate fort on a some desolate, unsettled planet, and those guys are owning me.

When do I know I can heal? Because I'll have tons of Medi-gels and sometimes it won't let me heal wtf.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #74 on:** November 21, 2007, 01:00:53 AM »

Mondain, why do you keep lying to good people like MAF and Demi?

Himu · « **Reply #75 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:31:10 AM »

At this point I don't know what to believe. Mondain says teh game is easy for gamers like us when it is extremely challenging. Me and Kev both agree that the game's combat is pretty damn deep.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #76 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:32:43 AM »

I like it so far, but I found even the first mission 'challenging' on normal in that it took me a few tries on my first go. I like how its basically GRAW + RPG + Future + Goliath from Gargoyles as my commander. I agree with the inventory complaints tho, wtf its a screen away.

Himu · « **Reply #77 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:37:12 AM »

The inventory is really confusing.

Quote from: Jim Shorts on November 21, 2007, 02:32:43 AM

but I found even the first mission 'challenging' on normal in that it took me a few tries on my first go.

Yep.

demi · « **Reply #78 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:40:05 AM »

I went with

* Spacer
* Ruthless
* Vanguard (ADVENT RISING!)

I made my guy look kinda like Chris Redfield, I'll post up a photo when I get back to it

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #79 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:58:02 AM »

I went umm Earther, umm Engineer ummm forgot the other SHUT UP. I went with black lady

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #80 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:58:54 AM »

Quote from: Jim Shorts on November 21, 2007, 02:58:02 AM

I went umm Earther, umm Engineer ummm forgot the other SHUT UP. I went with black lady

did you name her chelina <3 <3 <3

Himu · « **Reply #81 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:59:40 AM »

I made my person a spacer, who is a war hero, Engineer class, and she's black.

Her name is Sera and is the bestest

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #82 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:59:46 AM »

Nalia tends to be my default chick name in games

Spacers are pussies, FUCK OFF HIMURO! Oh im not War Hero or Ruthless, im the one in the middle.

Himu · « **Reply #83 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:00:25 AM »

did you play a chick in wow

Quote from: Jim Shorts on November 21, 2007, 02:59:46 AM

Nalia tends to be my default chick name in games

Spacers are pussies, FUCK OFF HIMURO!

BUT SHE'S A WAR HERO

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #84 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:01:14 AM »

Ive played as a few male models and a few female models. I chose a female belf this time cause the male belfs look more like women than the females :/

Himu · « **Reply #85 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:02:02 AM »

i just wanted to make a space lesbo lol

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #86 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:02:17 AM »

but but but CHELINA

why does alan shore get all the hotties :'(

Himu · « **Reply #87 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:18:44 AM »

It seems the game is labeling me as a Renegade even though I've helped more people out than I've been mean to them. Heh. I guess acting like a tough ass Marine is causing some trouble. This better not make it hard to win over Ash.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #88 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:19:25 AM »

you have two scales -- you can be both good and bad at the same time.

Mondain · « **Reply #89 on:** November 21, 2007, 08:26:47 AM »

I just used the default character model that Bioware has been using for more than a year to promote the game along with the default name (John) and class that the character had (soldier, I reckon)... perhaps that means that this class has better fighting abilities than the characters you guys are using

the game has really been easy based on my experience, at some passages I had to retry 2-3 times but it wasn't a big deal or very frustrating either, most of the times it had to do with the tank-based missions, where too many Geth units would shoot at the same time... I couldn't believe how easy the last level was, and the last boss only took like 4 medigel packs to beat and it wasn't any special challenge either, it seems that you become pretty overpowered near the end

y2kev · « **Reply #90 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:31:34 AM »

The game could use some tutorials. Optional, but it would help. I found

spoiler (click to show/hide)

storming peak 15

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freaking hard as hell.

Himu · « **Reply #91 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:51:24 AM »

does anyone have the soundtrack

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #92 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:33:07 AM »

Quote from: Mondain on November 21, 2007, 08:26:47 AM

I just used the default character model that Bioware has been using for more than a year to promote the game along with the default name (John) and class that the character had (soldier, I reckon)... perhaps that means that this class has better fighting abilities than the characters you guys are using

the game has really been easy based on my experience, at some passages I had to retry 2-3 times but it wasn't a big deal or very frustrating either, most of the times it had to do with the tank-based missions, where too many Geth units would shoot at the same time... I couldn't believe how easy the last level was, and the last boss only took like 4 medigel packs to beat and it wasn't any special challenge either, it seems that you become pretty overpowered near the end

I DONE READ SUM IMPRESSIONS FROM PEOPLE WHO DID BEAT THE GAME! *HYUCK*

MCD · « **Reply #93 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on November 21, 2007, 09:51:24 AM

does anyone have the soundtrack

It's out in the states: http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Original-Game-Soundtrack/dp/B000XXWKAW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_9?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1195638118&sr=8-9

give it 2 days max to hit the internets.

TVC15 · « **Reply #94 on:** November 21, 2007, 02:39:16 PM »

I only played for like 20 minutes because I was sick yesterday.

This is another game, like AC and Mario Galaxy, that I am clearly getting the most out of since I paid little attention to its development.

Honestly, folks, following development, reading every preview and article online, does nothing, NOTHING, good to your expectations and enjoyment of a game. You will find more to like if you go in blind, likely because everything good will be a surprise, and you didn't build up any expectations of perfection.

Himu · « **Reply #95 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:12:54 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on November 21, 2007, 02:39:16 PM

This is another game, like AC and Mario Galaxy, that I am clearly getting the most out of since I paid little attention to its development.

Same here. I was on media black out for Mass Effect for almost a year and had almost no expectations close to release.

Valcrist · « **Reply #96 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:14:22 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on November 21, 2007, 02:39:16 PM

I only played for like 20 minutes because I was sick yesterday.

This is another game, like AC and Mario Galaxy, that I am clearly getting the most out of since I paid little attention to its development.

Honestly, folks, following development, reading every preview and article online, does nothing, NOTHING, good to your expectations and enjoyment of a game. You will find more to like if you go in blind, likely because everything good will be a surprise, and you didn't build up any expectations of perfection.

This is true. I'll have to go media blackouts on some of these more epic games.

Himu · « **Reply #97 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:24:30 PM »

Jesus Christ this boss fight is hard. I'm on the planet Therum and I'm exploring the ruins and come upon the boss fight that was advertised in many of the games previews. I'm looking for the Asari chick and I'm exploring random planets. I'm not sure if this is the place but jeez.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #98 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:25:04 PM »

No its easy Jotaro is the best gamer here and he's not impressed

Himu · « **Reply #99 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:29:04 PM »

Huahua

Himu · « **Reply #100 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:34:38 PM »

GOT IT

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #101 on:** November 21, 2007, 04:18:03 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on November 21, 2007, 02:39:16 PM

I only played for like 20 minutes because I was sick yesterday.

This is another game, like AC and Mario Galaxy, that I am clearly getting the most out of since I paid little attention to its development.

Honestly, folks, following development, reading every preview and article online, does nothing, NOTHING, good to your expectations and enjoyment of a game. You will find more to like if you go in blind, likely because everything good will be a surprise, and you didn't build up any expectations of perfection.

This man is correct.

Himu · « **Reply #102 on:** November 21, 2007, 04:18:54 PM »

Why the fuck is this Krogan fight so hard?

Eduardo24 · « **Reply #103 on:** November 21, 2007, 04:20:50 PM »

How many explorable planets does this game have?

Himu · « **Reply #104 on:** November 21, 2007, 05:02:06 PM »

Oh God, I think Kaidan's falling for my space lesbo. Stay away!

demi · « **Reply #105 on:** November 21, 2007, 05:14:24 PM »

There's an achievement for doing a romance subplot, so let them FUCK

Himu · « **Reply #106 on:** November 21, 2007, 05:15:48 PM »

I'll do the blue chick instead

Valcrist · « **Reply #107 on:** November 21, 2007, 06:31:18 PM »

blue chick

Himu · « **Reply #108 on:** November 21, 2007, 06:33:43 PM »

i know i know, but i refuse to do the guy! The human girl Ashley doesn't go for chicks!

y2kev · « **Reply #109 on:** November 21, 2007, 06:37:47 PM »

after upgrading my armor shields, NOW I get the game. oh god thanks for NOTHING bioware

Himu · « **Reply #110 on:** November 21, 2007, 06:45:02 PM »

Haha what?

hyp · « **Reply #111 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:15:50 PM »

fuck me, this game is getting soooooooo goood. i'm about 4 hours in and everything is clicking. the story keeps getting better and now that i've got a grasp on the combat and interface, everything is so much more enjoyable. i totally got over the graphical glitches, something i didn't think i could do. that's a testament to how good this game is.

hyp · « **Reply #112 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:16:19 PM »

Quote from: y2kev on November 21, 2007, 06:37:47 PM

after upgrading my armor shields, NOW I get the game. oh god thanks for NOTHING bioware

yea lack of tutorial sucks ass, but at least everything is a surprise

Mupepe · « **Reply #113 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:30:27 PM »

god i hate you guys im broke

Himu · « **Reply #114 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:45:19 PM »

Oh man. I landed on the planet Edola, just doing random planet investigations, and I got a distress call. There's a huge fucking sand worm and that fucker is TOUGH. I may leave that side quest till the end of the game lol because so far it's impossible to beat it.

One of my favorite quests so far is the obsessed "fan". I have a theory how this is going to end.

y2kev · « **Reply #115 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:11:40 PM »

I SAW THE SEX SCENE

GOD SHEPARD IS SO BADASS

I WOULD LET HIM DO ME IF HE TALKED TO ME IN THAT PARAGON WAY HE DOES

Himu · « **Reply #116 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:18:26 PM »

My Shepard > Your Shepard

Who'd you have sex with

Himu · « **Reply #117 on:** November 22, 2007, 01:03:13 AM »

When the hell do I get money so I can upgrade my armor? I've updated my armor 3 times the entire game so far and there's so much better armor, upgrades, weapons out there and I'm stuck with crap I've found in chests like the entire game so far.

I'm on a space station and fighting Biotic Terrorists. Pretty tough battle. The layout makes it easy for those guys to sneak up on you and cast some fancy magic spell that cripples you on the ground, giving them the opportunity to kick your ass.

y2kev · « **Reply #118 on:** November 22, 2007, 01:39:18 AM »

i just started using medium armor. had to train in tactical armor.

himu how do you land on uncharted planets

Himu · « **Reply #119 on:** November 22, 2007, 02:31:01 AM »

I don't know, but I did the achievement somehow (at least if I remember). Just explore the galaxy and you'll see some planets. See if you can land there or something.

I'm starting to regret being an engineer, and I think that's been half of my trouble with the game's difficulty so far, but I'm starting to learn how to work around that. Since Engineers only concentrate on pistols and heal magic, I need Biotics. If you aren't going soldier or something, you're going to NEED a Biotics based character in your party. My ideal party this playthrough: Ash and Kaiden. Good balance, as Ash is a soldier and Kaidan's a Sentinel.

Once you get used to using Marksmanship/Overkill;etc. to buff up your attacks, and using Throw and Lift as an advantage, the battles go a lot more smoothly.

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Author Topic: The official Mass Effect thread (Read 28655 times)