Author Topic: Mass Effect 2 Thread (Read 142202 times)

The Sceneman · « **Reply #960 on:** January 29, 2010, 06:05:01 PM »

Downloading the DLC was awesome, so much fun

The Sceneman · « **Reply #961 on:** January 29, 2010, 06:36:19 PM »

daaaamn Terry Shepards gonna get his dick wet again

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #962 on:** January 29, 2010, 06:52:50 PM »

"This one doesn't have time for your solid waste secretions. Enkindle this"

demi · « **Reply #963 on:** January 29, 2010, 07:31:47 PM »

DA Origins

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I told yall, that shit was a fresh hire side project. Mass Effect 2 was the real deal.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #964 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:24:25 PM »

Quote from: a slime appears on January 29, 2010, 06:15:26 PM

Quote from: Kosma on January 29, 2010, 06:03:01 PM
Quote from: a slime appears on January 29, 2010, 05:38:09 PM
PC version?

Yeah

Please continue pirating their product. BioWare needs further convincing to drop their PC support so they can focus on producing superior console RPGs.

Too bad the PC version is the superior version.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #965 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:41:23 PM »

I repeat holy fuck that M-920 Cain is awesome. Fucking Hammer of Dawn.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #966 on:** January 29, 2010, 09:35:38 PM »

I'm so close to having my moment with Tali!!! <3333333333

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #967 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:43:35 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on January 29, 2010, 09:35:38 PM

I'm so close to having my moment with Tali!!! <3333333333

I'm close to having my moment with Garrus.

It's going to be hilariously awkward, even Garrus thinks so.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #968 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:46:33 PM »

I'm going to replay and try to save the whole crew, or at least sacrifice the token black guy (sorry Himuro).

Bloodwake · « **Reply #969 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:36:18 AM »

The only thing I really miss is maybe some of the RPG elements. Then I start shooting people in the head and getting one hit kills and I don't give a shit anymore.

BIOWARE

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #970 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:39:46 AM »

I think all the RPG elements are still there, the dumb inventory system has just been dumped (yay!). I mean, you still have a ton of system, squad, team and personal upgrades to purchase and level up. You can customize your armor (I wish there was more variety). And the tech/biotic/soldier trifecta is more important than ever.

cool breeze · « **Reply #971 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:10:08 AM »

Just finished my first playthrough and now I just want to play it again. Mass Effect 2 was soooo good, and this is from someone who didn't think that highly of the first game. Only real problem I had with the game was the mining stuff could be a bit tedious, but I did that all early on and never needed to again, so w/e. It had everything I liked about ME1 + really fun combat + awesome characters + everything that was awful about ME1 (a lot).

spoiler-y character impressions

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Garrus

Space Batman

Best character from ME1 becomes 1000x better in ME2. Fights female turians, then bangs them

Thane

Space Leon

Zaheed

First awesome human character in Mass Effect

Morian

Autistic psycho doctor

Jack $:-\$
Miranda $:-\$
Jacob

Legion $:-\$
Samara $:-\$
Tali $:-\$

Kelly

I want her in my squad. Girl is nasty with that inter-species thang.

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Oh, and ending stuff:

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Zaheed died at that last bit. He runs in the room and gets shot like a bitch. wtf? he was loyal, who should have gone there then? Grunt? every other choice was obvious from my perspective. Garrus was my main man, number two, second in command and would take the responsibility of both leading the first alt squad and taking people to safety (WHICH E DID FLAWLESSLY; :BOW SPACE BATMAN :BOW2). Legion did the hacking shit cuz he's a machine. Samara made the barrier cuz she's the most powerful biotic. yeah.

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Took around 27 hours. Did pretty much everything and bought everything except one sniper upgrade and two tech upgrades.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #972 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:11:20 AM »

Im making a female shepard so I can caress Jacob's huge nicca pecs omg

demi · « **Reply #973 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:22:21 AM »

Jeez you guys are blazing. I only just did Horizon and I still feel like I have a ton to do

duckman2000 · « **Reply #974 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:24:12 AM »

So the combat really is improved? Is the PC version out now too?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #975 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:31:17 AM »

Going at the pace I'm currently at, I'm figuring I'll finish at around the 35 to 40 hour mark. Which is a very nice length.

cool breeze · « **Reply #976 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:40:40 AM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 02:22:21 AM

Jeez you guys are blazing. I only just did Horizon and I still feel like I have a ton to do

I took my time with it and I still finished it that fast. I mean, I did absolutely everything. More a testament to how hooked I got, and I still want to play more.

I mean, I even bought more galaxy maps to have more missions.

Quote from: duckman2000 on January 30, 2010, 02:24:12 AM

So the combat really is improved? Is the PC version out now too?

I played the PC version, so yeah, it's out. It also runs a lot smoother than ME1 did on PC.

Combat is way better and is genuinely fun. If you played as Soldier and as a normal cover soldier it would be average for cover based shooters, but I played as Vanguard and was dashing across the room, throwing biotic earthquakes that made enemies fly into the air, things like that. It's just fun to see an enemy across the room, then be there punching him in the face within an instant. It's almost as fun as zero shift. I can't speak for other classes, and judging from videos, each class has a different style of play.

Cover system is pretty basic, kinda reminds me of Killzone 2. You hide behind cover, you pop out and shoot, you vault over it, but you can't blind fire or melee enemies from cover, etc. from more recent shooters (like Uncharted 2). Even so, it has limb damage now, so you can shoot out a mech's legs and watch them crawl towards you, then rain down biotic hell on them.

I don't know if it's a spoiler either since it has little to do with story, but

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whatever class you pick, you will have options to branch out. When team members get becomes loyal, they gain a specific power (ammo type, shield, biotic/tech attack) and you can spend some material to learn that power and use it as Shepard. There is also a point in the game where you're able to pick up an assault rifle, sniper rifle, or previously Krogan-only shotgun. It lets classes like Vanguard, which could only use pistols/smg and shotgun use an assault rifle or sniper rifle. After this point in the game, which I'd say is about 60% in, I was using an assault rifle and shotgun as my main two weapons.

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demi · « **Reply #977 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:41:25 AM »

Yeah, I use Jack's Warp Ammo.

I dont have the gun option yet. I'm so picking AR.

Raban · « **Reply #978 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:50:09 AM »

Holy shit you guys are super slow. I'm 18 hours in and one mission away from the final one

And I've done every character side-quest

demi · « **Reply #979 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:10:53 AM »

But you guys are playing on wuss mode

maxy · « **Reply #980 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:55:09 AM »

From Destructoid,for the people that own iphone

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Dark Horse has let us know that the digital version of its comic, Mass Effect: Redemption, will be free for download via iTunes on February 3. That's the same day issue two hits newsstands, so Dark Horse suggests reading issue one on your iPhone while your buddy drives you to a comic shop to buy issue number two. Of course.

The issue will normally run you $0.99, so it's not like Dark Horse is giving away gold here. Still, free is free, and free is for me. And you. Presumably. If you download this. Which you should, because why not?

demi · « **Reply #981 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:48:26 AM »

Wowwwwwwwwwww the Collector Ship fight is... well, its hard. Thanks for the shitty cover angles bioware

maxy · « **Reply #982 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:58:55 AM »

I am looking forward to that fight.I have upgraded a lot and reallocated points.
Before that it was "Oh shit,more enemies"
Now it is "Bring it on you motherfuckers!"

demi · « **Reply #983 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:00:27 AM »

I beat it. Collector Particle Beam is GOD TIER

I picked the Sniper Rifle too. I didnt know it was a one choice decision. GameFAQs says its pretty beast too, and I like sniping.

edit: Ok I havent escaped yet but I imagine that was the hard part

maxy · « **Reply #984 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:06:05 AM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 07:00:27 AM

I beat it. Collector Particle Beam is GOD TIER

I picked the Sniper Rifle too. I didnt know it was a one choice decision. GameFAQs says its pretty beast too, and I like sniping.

edit: Ok I havent escaped yet but I imagine that was the hard part

You didn't escape...hmm...i think that something even harder is awaiting you...if i remember correctly

demi · « **Reply #985 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:57:37 AM »

There was a Praetorian, which wasnt that bad if you took out the two Collectors that pop up quickly. There was a Heavy Weapon Cache there too. I think the platform fight was harder.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #986 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:08:54 AM »

Quote from: Kosma on January 30, 2010, 04:34:17 AM

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 29, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
I'm going to replay and try to save the whole crew, or at least sacrifice the token black guy (sorry Himuro).

wtf dude this game is out for a week and youre spoilering the end? wtf

BREAKING NEWS: PARTY MEMBERS DIE IN BIOWARE GAME THAT SAYS SO ON THE BACK OF THE COVER

demi · « **Reply #987 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:20:53 PM »

FUCK I got Miranda pissed at me because I didnt have enough Paragon. Now I need 100% Paragon to bring her back apparently. Fuck fuck FUCK

demi · « **Reply #988 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:35:06 PM »

Ok apparently I didnt need 100%. I retrained my points and picked the one that gave me more Paragon bonus, then went back and it let me patch things up.

maxy · « **Reply #989 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:38:13 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 12:35:06 PM

Ok apparently I didnt need 100%. I retrained my points and picked the one that gave me more Paragon bonus, then went back and it let me patch things up.

You said that she was ugly,why do you care about that bitch?

demi · « **Reply #990 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:38:27 PM »

Because I care about my achievement

cool breeze · « **Reply #991 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:39:44 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 07:00:27 AM

I beat it. Collector Particle Beam is GOD TIER

I picked the Sniper Rifle too. I didnt know it was a one choice decision. GameFAQs says its pretty beast too, and I like sniping.

edit: Ok I havent escaped yet but I imagine that was the hard part

Collector Particle Beam is lame. I stuck with the grenade launcher the entire game because it looks cool on your back and does the most damage for what it was. Cain had a maximum of two shots, even if it was super powerful. Freeze beam and rocket launcher sucked.

actually, the Cain looked awesome because after you Vanguard dash into someone, it would blow out smoke like you're a fucking train.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #992 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:41:41 PM »

If I played as a girl I would be going after Thane <3

I just turned down Jack because my heart is with Tali.

maxy · « **Reply #993 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:42:16 PM »

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Collector Particle Beam is lame

What?You are lame

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #994 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:42:18 PM »

There are people complaining that you can't see Tali's face if you bang her? Avatards.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #995 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:42:30 PM »

Collector beam is pretty powerful. Arguably one of the most useful of the heavy weapons since it just requires a steady stream and you get lots of bang for buck with your ammo.

I like the Cain simply because I feel like a bad ass when I use it. I was up against a boss one time and all his minions and when I set it off I obliterated everyone and completed the mission in one move.

demi · « **Reply #996 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:44:59 PM »

Haha, sorry, Particle Beam is beast, theres no argument. I dont even have this Cain yet. It eats enemies up like black nigra cock in a vagoo.

cool breeze · « **Reply #997 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:47:15 PM »

All I used the particle beam on was the collectors and it seemed like the grenade launcher was better. I'll trust you guys and roll with it in round 2. I don't know if I'll be able to play as a female in new game plus, but if I do, I'll probably be an evil adept female shep to make Jack seem like a bigger bitch.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #998 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:47:20 PM »

Cain is the best because it's basically the INSTANT WIN button, but it kind of sucks as an all purpose heavy weapon.

cool breeze · « **Reply #999 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:51:41 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on January 30, 2010, 12:42:30 PM

Collector beam is pretty powerful. Arguably one of the most useful of the heavy weapons since it just requires a steady stream and you get lots of bang for buck with your ammo.

I like the Cain simply because I feel like a bad ass when I use it. I was up against a boss one time and all his minions and when I set it off I obliterated everyone and completed the mission in one move.

that is true. I used to cain mainly to get the kill five enemies with heavy weapons thing, but it pretty much wiped out everyone in the room. Now that I finished the game once and know the times when I'll actually need to use it, I might switch out between that and the collector beam depending on where I am. I liked he grenade launcher because I could take out smaller, tougher enemies like those big mechs but also use it against bigger enemies. Collector beam seems good for taking out groups of smaller enemies, Cain seems good for taking out the big ones. I don't know.

I also haven't dabbled with the flame thrower much. Haven't tried the black hole preorder one at all.

oh, and all the preorder armor stuff sucks since you can't remove the helmet. I have Blood Dragon and the amazon one and haven't used either.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1000 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:55:17 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 12:44:59 PM

I dont even have this Cain yet. It eats enemies up like black nigra cock in a vagoo.

You won't like it. It requires a lengthy lock on/charging period.

The graphic effect (and the actual effect) when it goes off is nice though.

demi · « **Reply #1001 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:56:54 PM »

Yeah on insane, you will know why Collector Beam is beast. Has a far reach, and you can go cloak (Infiltrator) for even more damage.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #1002 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:58:47 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on January 30, 2010, 12:51:41 PM

oh, and all the preorder armor stuff sucks since you can't remove the helmet.

Are you serious? Dead Space'd

demi · « **Reply #1003 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:00:22 PM »

I dont use any preorder stuff anymore. The Dr. Pepper items are better.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1004 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:01:45 PM »

Yeah, I was totally bummed when I found out you couldn't take off the helmet. Same thing with the Blood Dragon armor. The pre-order gun is kind of neat, but totally useless in most situations.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1005 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:01:59 PM »

can you still get the dr pepper items right now?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1006 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:03:04 PM »

Dr. Pepper items?

cool breeze · « **Reply #1007 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:04:13 PM »

there are a bunch of masks and shit you could get from dr pepper. I don't know how it all worked.

http://masseffect.bioware.com/universe/arsenal/armor/

the top few

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1008 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:04:30 PM »

Damn, I totally missed out. Lame.

demi · « **Reply #1009 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:22:21 PM »

Yes you can still get Dr Pepper items.

maxy · « **Reply #1010 on:** January 30, 2010, 01:57:30 PM »

I love Kelly,she will feed my fish while i am gone.

Kelly

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1011 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:18:26 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 30, 2010, 01:22:21 PM

Yes you can still get Dr Pepper items.

Link?

demi · « **Reply #1012 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:44:22 PM »

www.gobuyadrpepperatthestore.com

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1013 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:52:44 PM »

yeah, that's a 404

demi · « **Reply #1014 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:53:29 PM »

Losers

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #1015 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:50:49 PM »

scrolling past every reply for fear of spoilers so my bad if question already asked

what difficulty is best to start on

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1016 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:08:14 PM »

SHEPARD DIES!!!

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #1017 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:35:51 PM »

come on, normal / veteran / hardcore...what should i start this jawn on? i want my initial experience to be glorious

i'm on the diff select screen now

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1018 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:12:31 PM »

Raban · « **Reply #1019 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:17:33 PM »

lmao, fistful I want you to know

end-game spoilers

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I let Tali fucking DIE in the final mission. Cunt wasn't happy I sold her father upriver to save her armored ass, so fuck her. Everyone else lived. Overall solid game, end credits song was shit. Soundtrack in general was shit. Rest of the game was pretty tight. Amazing final mission. Last boss omg. 9/10

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EDIT: fistful you leave the film grain on? wtf is wrong with you

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