Mass Effect 2 Discussion - Fight for the Lost

[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']To each his own. Fallout 3 and Mass Effect are my two favorite Western RPGs. I love both of them to death.[/QUOTE]

Same here.
 
You know, I think the engineer doesn't get as much love because players want to be directly involved in the combat.

How much control will players have with he AI Hack? It'd be cool to control a small army like they mentioned, but I wonder how much control there will be.

Oh and... can we have concrete info on the ME1 bonuses yet? haha.
 
[quote name='NamPaehc']You know, I think the engineer doesn't get as much love because players want to be directly involved in the combat.

How much control will players have with he AI Hack? It'd be cool to control a small army like they mentioned, but I wonder how much control there will be.

Oh and... can we have concrete info on the ME1 bonuses yet? haha.[/QUOTE]

By bonuses do you mean what loading up your save will do?

Here's what they ahve on the Mass Effect wiki...

Mass Effect 2 allows the player to import their characters from any completed Mass Effect playthrough. This means that all decisions made by the player in Mass Effect will carry over into Mass Effect 2 and have the potential to impact the story. Decisions confirmed to have an impact on the game include:


EDIT: In the squad section of the mass effect 2 site they added 4 more slots so it looks like we'll be gettin' some more vids and info pretty soon! :whistle2:D
 
[quote name='RichMeisterMan']By bonuses do you mean what loading up your save will do?

Here's what they ahve on the Mass Effect wiki...

Mass Effect 2 allows the player to import their characters from any completed Mass Effect playthrough. This means that all decisions made by the player in Mass Effect will carry over into Mass Effect 2 and have the potential to impact the story. Decisions confirmed to have an impact on the game include:

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Wow, really didn't expect the last two on that list. I hope the elimating the slave selling crime lords quest also has some kind of bearing on the scond game. I wonder what the experiments on Bhatia's body could give the alliance?
 
Sorry if this is a totally retarded question, but up until recently, I have been trying to avoid as much as I can about the game. So, what happens if you have played through the game multiple times with the same character? They take into consideration the actions you took in the most recent completed game?
 
No, I meant bonuses in regards to how far you got level wise. There is at least a credit bonus for hitting certain levels in ME1 when you start up ME2.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Sorry if this is a totally retarded question, but up until recently, I have been trying to avoid as much as I can about the game. So, what happens if you have played through the game multiple times with the same character? They take into consideration the actions you took in the most recent completed game?[/QUOTE]

I'm wondering about this as well. The first time through was my serious playthrough and the ones after that with the same character involved being cruel, making decisions I didn't choose to do originally. That would really suck if it based everything on your most recent final stats.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Sorry if this is a totally retarded question, but up until recently, I have been trying to avoid as much as I can about the game. So, what happens if you have played through the game multiple times with the same character? They take into consideration the actions you took in the most recent completed game?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='DiscoDuck8k']I'm wondering about this as well. The first time through was my serious playthrough and the ones after that with the same character involved being cruel, making decisions I didn't choose to do originally. That would really suck if it based everything on your most recent final stats.[/QUOTE]
The game looks at every time you beat ME1. So you'll be able to choose whichever play through you want to use.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']The game looks at every time you beat ME1. So you'll be able to choose whichever play through you want to use.[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot. Sounds good to me.
 
[quote name='DiscoDuck8k']I'm wondering about this as well. The first time through was my serious playthrough and the ones after that with the same character involved being cruel, making decisions I didn't choose to do originally. That would really suck if it based everything on your most recent final stats.[/QUOTE]

Depends on which save you import. I think every time you beat the game it creates a save, I don't think ME 2 is just going to take the latest save automatically.
 
[quote name='RichMeisterMan']Some of the people partaking in discussion shutter at any mention of game details. Like this 10th member of your party. I don't know why people consider finding out who the 10th member is to be a spoiler. If you watched the vids then it's kind of obvious.

The fact that it's not Liara though is something some would consider a spoiler, which is in no way a spoiler. A spoiler would be mentioning that Liara turns on you and is actually Saran's lover.
If you consider Liara not being the 10th member to be a spoiler, then I don't know why you are here in this forum prerelease.

Also, anyone know what's up with the website? Hopefully there are some new goodies when it comes back![/QUOTE]

You better be joking bastard
 
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You better be joking bastard
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Preeeeeetty sure he is.

And the website's down because they wanted to test the new servers and told everyone to retweet and facebook status it and it crashed the site.
 
This may be a stupid question, but does anyone know if you can import a save game from the PC version of Mass Effect into the PC version of Mass Effect 2?
 
[quote name='SqueeMK2']You can, assuming you still have the finished-game save(s).[/QUOTE]


If not thought I am sure you can find some similar saves online some where and just load those up.
 
[quote name='darthbudge']This may be a stupid question, but does anyone know if you can import a save game from the PC version of Mass Effect into the PC version of Mass Effect 2?[/QUOTE]Yes, you definitely can. This is how the process will work, direct from the Mass Effect 2 boards:

How does the Mass Effect 1 Import System work?

On PC – First you will use the Mass Effect Configuration Tool to locate your save games, from there it works much like the standard Load menus from within the game, choose your career and import your game. We will have a much more in depth guide relating to setting up the ME1 import feature on PC created closer to the launch of Mass Effect 2.
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Nor can I... I was at the local PX today and the GS there had tons of signage out for it and omggggg, I am on the borders of foaming at the mouth for this game.
 
My only problem is my play-through of the first Mass Effect was so long ago that I forgot all the minor diccisions I made, but I remember the important stuff.
 
I don't see most of the little choices being that big except for Bhatia's mission. I think the Rachni bit was probably one of the biggest things that was in the story of the first game and I figure that your decision in that mission will carry big consequences of some sort in ME2. Or at least I hope so.
 
That's good, I remember all the major things like who you save, your love intrest and saving the council or not.

How about your class? Does any of that transfer or can I pick a new one? I did the first game as an Adept but was thinking about changing it for ME2.
 
in xbox magazine it said you can repick class, and im pretty sure your name too (i don't recall off hand.) Another feature is depending on your character from the first game, either your paragon or renegade levels will be brought over. I am not sure if that means the exact same level of points, or just some starting bonus.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']That's good, I remember all the major things like who you save, your love intrest and saving the council or not.

How about your class? Does any of that transfer or can I pick a new one? I did the first game as an Adept but was thinking about changing it for ME2.[/QUOTE]

"the consequences of your tough decisions in the first mass effect continue into mass effect 2 when you import your save file from the original game. did you save ashley or kaiden? the citadel council? wrex? even random colonists you saved during your run through the first game will pop up along the way in mass effect 2. and though your origin story and reputation also follow, you'll be able to change your class and appearance from scratch at the start of the sequal.
the best part of importing you rold shepard, though, is the advantage your prior exploits bestow upon you. you'll start with more experience, credits, mineral resources, and paragon or renegade points depending on your old character's level and behavior."
-xbox magazine 2010 pg 58
 
Sweet sounds like importing the old save makes the game alot easier! Also, I wonder why they changed the class number from 60 to
30
.
 
You know I really hope the fact I banged Liara in the play through I plan to use doesn't hurt my chances of slipping Miranda the ol' tube steak.

EDIT: Another thing, why does Shepard have to care about the girls. Why I can't a be a womanizer?! Miranda seems like a bitch, I'd like to give her the wang and kick her to the curb. So hopefully I'll have that option!
 
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[quote name='RichMeisterMan']You know I really hope the fact I banged Liara in the play through I plan to use doesn't hurt my chances of slipping Miranda the ol' tube steak.

EDIT: Another thing, why does Shepard have to care about the girls. Why I can't a be a womanizer?! Miranda seems like a bitch, I'd like to give her the wang and kick her to the curb. So hopefully I'll have that option![/QUOTE]I don't recall Shepard caring much for Sha'ira (Asari Consort) in any of my playthroughs ;)
 
I honestly doubt your ME1 relationship will jeopardize any future couplings for your Shepard. I'm sure at worst they'll force the player to choose between the two as they did in the first should you have him/her come onto both of their love interests simultaneously.
 
[quote name='drktrpr1']Sweet sounds like importing the old save makes the game alot easier! Also, I wonder why they changed the class number from 60 to
30
.[/QUOTE]

I bet it's because they can't do what they do at the beginning of this game at the beginning of the third game, so it will be easier to scale enemies for the third game if you're stuck at 30 to start vs. trying to scale a lvl. 60 character at the beginning of the third game.

Or it could be because that's the new hotness for the level cap in any WRPG.
 
Here's the six class specializations for ME 2 straight from C. Norman

So the Class Specializations are as follows


  1. Soldier Class Talent = Combat Mastery
    • Commando - Commandos get an additional boost to weapon damage, storm speed, and power damage.
    • ShockTrooper - Shock troopers get a health boost, a power duration boost (which is great for adrenaline rush) and an additional boost to negotiation.


Engineer Class Talent = Tech Mastery
  • Mechanic - Mechanics are creature specialists. All their powers have a longer duration. This makes their summoned drones last longer before they despawn, and hacked enemies remain hacked for longer. Mechanics also receive an additional negotiation bonus, making them master negotiators.
  • Operative - Operatives are direct damage specialists. They do more damage with all their powers, particularly incinerate and overload.
  • Infiltrator Class Talent = Operative
    • Assassin - If you're more damage focused you'll want to become an Assassin, receiving an always-on boost to your weapon and power damage.
    • Agent - More strategic players will choose Agent for boosts to power recharge and duration, and a improved negotiation ability.

  • Sentinel Class Talent = Defender
    • Raider - Raiders receive a bonus to direct damage, making their overload and warp abilities incredibly deadly.
    • Guardian - Guardians receive an additional bonus to negotiation, and achieve the maximum possible reduction to power cooldowns.

  • Vanguard Class Talent = Assault Mastery (list)
  • Destroyer - Destroyers receive an additional boost to power and weapon damage. This helps you get those essential one-shot kills that are vital to surviving a charge.
  • Champion - Champions receive a bonus to power recharge time and duration, as well as improved negotiation ability. This lets Champions charge more often, and also helps them talk their way out of difficult situations.


Adept Class Talent = Biotic Mastery (list)
Nemesis - Nemesis increases your power damage (warp, throw, shockwave) and also lowers cooldowns.
Bastion - Bastion increases the duration of your powers (singularity, pull), reduces cooldowns, and gives you full negotiation bonus.
 
Just a heads up, Syfy channel is airing Sci-vs-Fi Mass Effect 2 today (19th) Tuesday 11/10C. Xplay on G4 also has a Mass Effect 2 Special at 6:30 I believe. Happy happy joy joy!
 
[quote name='Spybreak8']Just a heads up, Syfy channel is airing Sci-vs-Fi Mass Effect 2 today (19th) Tuesday 11/10C. Xplay on G4 also has a Mass Effect 2 Special at 6:30 I believe. Happy happy joy joy![/QUOTE]
WOOOOO!!!

Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely be watching X-Play!
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']Yes, you definitely can. This is how the process will work, direct from the Mass Effect 2 boards:[/QUOTE]

Sweet. Unfortunately I don't have my save game files anymore, so I guess I need to play through Mass Effect again. Has there been any info on what decisions will be carried over on a default Mass Effect 2 game.
 
[quote name='RichMeisterMan']You know I really hope the fact I banged Liara in the play through I plan to use doesn't hurt my chances of slipping Miranda the ol' tube steak.

EDIT: Another thing, why does Shepard have to care about the girls. Why I can't a be a womanizer?! Miranda seems like a bitch, I'd like to give her the wang and kick her to the curb. So hopefully I'll have that option![/QUOTE]
I love you for having the exact same thoughts as me.

I would love to play a womanizing Shepard that bangs both Miranda and Zero. Maybe Tali, too... I wonder if I could get some three way action in it?
 
DLC Details


Mass Effect 2 Download Content Plans Unveiled
New in-game pipeline will give players access to new content, news.
by Jim Reilly

January 19, 2010 - BioWare today unveiled its downloadable content (DLC) plans for Mass Effect 2.

Those who purchase the title new will receive exclusive access to the 'The Cerberus Network,' an in-game pipeline for downloadable content, as well as daily messages and news on upcoming releases for the game at no additional cost. Acess requires players to input a single-use unlock code that comes included with all new copies, retail and digital versions.

"The Cerberus Network augments and extends the rich universe of Mass Effect 2," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. "We're thrilled to be able to reward loyal BioWare and Mass Effect fans with ongoing, high quality content and provide a direct channel for our players to dive deeper into the intriguing lore of Mass Effect."

The first DLC pack is set for release at the game's launch on January 26, and will include new missions, in-game items, and characters. Zaeed, a "rugged and deadly gun-for-hire" will join Commander Shepard in one of the new missions.

A second DLC pack, set for release "after launch" will included the Hammerhead, a new hover tank for players to take control of, along with "new missions and unique in-game items, including Cerberus Assault Armor which boost shields, health and heavy weapon ammo and the M-22 Eviscerator Shotgun."

If you're thinking about buying Mass Effect 2 used, BioWare says fans will have to pay for an activation code to join "The Cerberus Network," though pricing for a code was not revealed in the announcement.
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[quote name='Draekon']DLC Details[/QUOTE]
So if you buy it used you have to pay to get into the in-game DLC service? That's fucking weak. Glad I'm buying it new. The only really surprising part about this to me is that we're getting Day 1 DLC. I hope it's not too much. I really don't want to pay more than 400 msp after I just bought the game.
 
[quote name='CaptainJoel']So if you buy it used you have to pay to get into the in-game DLC service? That's fucking weak. Glad I'm buying it new. The only really surprising part about this to me is that we're getting Day 1 DLC. I hope it's not too much. I really don't want to pay more than 400 msp after I just bought the game.[/QUOTE]
That's fine with me. People should be buying this new anyway.
 
So I browsed through previous posts of what will carry over from old save files but I need clarity on something: Will you be able to change Shepard's gender when importing a profile?

I saw that the "appearance", class, etc. can change, but I'd really like to know if my canon Shep can go male. My first Shep was a default but it's been so long since I beat the game with him I don't remember nor care what decisions I made. My current Shepard, however, is exactly how I want her, but I want to be able to use a male Shepard for my first playthrough of ME2.

Also, does it look like one will be able to start multiple ME2 Shepards from the same ME1 file? I would imagine so, but don't know if anyone's heard one way or another.

Any advice/clarity?
 
[quote name='CaptainJoel']So if you buy it used you have to pay to get into the in-game DLC service? That's fucking weak. Glad I'm buying it new. The only really surprising part about this to me is that we're getting Day 1 DLC. I hope it's not too much. I really don't want to pay more than 400 msp after I just bought the game.[/QUOTE]


It'll be free, and so the inclusion of the free content I think will be what they use to warrant people buying their entry into the service.

I personally have no problem with this tactic becoming more and more prevalent. I always buy my games new, so it's really not an issue. Plus, I feel like we're getting a pretty sweet chunk of stuff for free; even though it's really just scraped from the game and then we're/they're charged.

Bioware's DLC was pretty weak with Warden's Keep not being included as it was very obviously pulled out of the game and made DLC. The best sword in the game, armor that filled in a major gap, and a chest to store items. Only available if you buy the DLC? Pshhh, what a bunch of horse shit.

I luckily bought the digital deluxe version on PC so didn't have to buy it after the fact, but my brother and friend who bought the standard versions felt pretty shylocked.

So hopefully ME2 will be different!

[quote name='Temidien']So I browsed through previous posts of what will carry over from old save files but I need clarity on something: Will you be able to change Shepard's gender when importing a profile?

I saw that the "appearance", class, etc. can change, but I'd really like to know if my canon Shep can go male. My first Shep was a default but it's been so long since I beat the game with him I don't remember nor care what decisions I made. My current Shepard, however, is exactly how I want her, but I want to be able to use a male Shepard for my first playthrough of ME2.

Also, does it look like one will be able to start multiple ME2 Shepards from the same ME1 file? I would imagine so, but don't know if anyone's heard one way or another.

Any advice/clarity?[/QUOTE]

Oooooo, see I don't think you'll be able to change gender. Because they don't let you make Shepard gay, so if you made sweet sweaty love to Kaiden how would that play out in this game if you're now a man? So I don't think you'll be able to change gender.

However, before you load up a save you'll be able to review a save file and see the key decisions you made for that save file. So you can review the file for the Shepard that is a male and see if you consider that save worth loading up.

If you aren't happy with the save files though don't let it dictate how the game goes for you. 5-7 hours into the game I doubt you'll even be able to tell whose Shepard was imported and whose wasn't. Cause if you don't load a save you apparently do a little conversation instead that will build your past with the answers you choose.
 
[quote name='RichMeisterMan']
Oooooo, see I don't think you'll be able to change gender. Because they don't let you make Shepard gay, so if you made sweet sweaty love to Kaiden how would that play out in this game if you're now a man? So I don't think you'll be able to change gender.

However, before you load up a save you'll be able to review a save file and see the key decisions you made for that save file. So you can review the file for the Shepard that is a male and see if you consider that save worth loading up.

If you aren't happy with the save files though don't let it dictate how the game goes for you. 5-7 hours into the game I doubt you'll even be able to tell whose Shepard was imported and whose wasn't. Cause if you don't load a save you apparently do a little conversation instead that will build your past with the answers you choose.[/QUOTE]

Fantastic, thanks man. You seriously just saved me the fifteen-hour chore of squeezing another playthrough in before ME2 drops. I guess I'll start ME2 without loading a previous file then do a later playthrough with my "canon" chick-Shepard.
 
[quote name='CaptainJoel']So if you buy it used you have to pay to get into the in-game DLC service? That's fucking weak. Glad I'm buying it new. The only really surprising part about this to me is that we're getting Day 1 DLC. I hope it's not too much. I really don't want to pay more than 400 msp after I just bought the game.[/QUOTE]

How is it weak? It's no different than any other freebie exclusive to new copies. It's the buyers loss and problem for not picking it up new if they hadn't intended on spending more out of pocket.

[quote name='Temidien']So I browsed through previous posts of what will carry over from old save files but I need clarity on something: Will you be able to change Shepard's gender when importing a profile?[/QUOTE]

As of now there's no word on this which is a very good question. Doubtful though as players couldn't do so in the original.


Also, does it look like one will be able to start multiple ME2 Shepards from the same ME1 file? I would imagine so, but don't know if anyone's heard one way or another.

Any advice/clarity?
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Yes. Players will have the option of choosing any profile they like whether the save files are all from one Shepard or spread across several different characters.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']That's fine with me. People should be buying this new anyway.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Ink.So.Well.']How is it weak? It's no different than any other freebie exclusive to new copies. It's the buyers loss and problem for not picking it up new if they hadn't intended on spending more out of pocket.[/QUOTE]

I have no problem with it, either. Developers and publishers have every right to make buying a new copy as enticing as possible. I know that EA and BioWare certainly persuaded me from buying a used copy of Dragon Age.
 
"The first DLC pack is set for release at the game's launch on January 26, and will include new missions, in-game items, and characters. Zaeed, a "rugged and deadly gun-for-hire" will join Commander Shepard in one of the new missions."

Already posted, but it's worth repeating. As has been said, this content is free for people who buy the game new, along with a Cerberus subscription-thingy.
 
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