Mass Effect 3 Discussion Thread

But would the mode make it any easier or harder on an insanity run? I haven't completed an insanity playthrough on me1 or me2, so I'm more than a bit intimidated. I want to prepare.
 
Story mode wouldn't work since it automatically changes the difficulty to Narrative. Action mode would probably be fine if you set the difficulty to Insanity, but honestly I would just keep it on RPG, why introduce any other variables.

Don't be intimidated, ME3 Insanity is just not overly difficult. I was able to beat ME2 on Insanity, but it was tough as nails and there were sections where I died 5 or 10 times before passing. ME3 I am rolling right through, I've rarely died. (ME1 doesn't really compare to the other two, since you can exploit certain class abilities to become effectively invincible in a way that you just can't do in 2 or 3.)

Just import an ME3 character (with the money you import you can upgrade your weapons to X right away) with a class you're comfortable with. No prob.
 
Ryu's totally right. I was actually pretty bummed with how quickly I rolled through ME3 on Insanity. There was nothing anywhere comparable to the Collector Platforms section from 2.


Also, N7 Valiant. Neat. Now to see if I prefer Widow, Black Widow, or Valiant on el Infiltrato.
 
That's what I was thinking too, but playing with my buddy and his Valiant last night, I seemed to be out-damaging him by a pretty wide margin. I won't know which I prefer til I actually get in there though. Built in AP is nice, but it's not like I don't have piercing mods anyway.

Do we know if the damage stat bar is an absolute 0-100 scale? I know there was some debate on that for a while.
 
[quote name='IanKazimer']That's what I was thinking too, but playing with my buddy and his Valiant last night, I seemed to be out-damaging him by a pretty wide margin. I won't know which I prefer til I actually get in there though. Built in AP is nice, but it's not like I don't have piercing mods anyway.[/QUOTE]
Hmm. Well I'm basing that on the bar graphs in my single player game (both upgraded to X, both with Concentration and Extended Barrel mods). Maybe they're balanced differently in multi, or maybe the built-in Armor Piercing makes a big difference in practice. I still think the huge difference in weight, uh, outweighs the BW's damage advantage.
 
Thanks guys! That was just the info (and encouragement) I was looking for! Here's a follow up question. If I import, it'd be a vanguard and I hear they suck on insanity. I'd like something like overload as my power, but I work well with vanguard. So what's better......start fresh with a different class or just roll with a vanguard + import benefits?

Thanks again for the tips.
 
the valiant doesn't have the armor piercing power the widow's have...plus the SP is pretty different than the MP due to how the tech and biotics work. We don't get time dialation in MP. I don't have the black widow yet in MP, but I've been generally rocking the Widow mainly because it'll punch through guaridan riot shields and deal some damage through cover.
 
Yeah, I love the AP. Also, my Salarian Infiltrator's got the -30% weight bonus on Sniper Rifles, so I don't get hit too hard in that regard. I'll report back when I get a chance!
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi'](ME1 doesn't really compare to the other two, since you can exploit certain class abilities to become effectively invincible in a way that you just can't do in 2 or 3.)[/QUOTE]

You know, I never did get around to beating ME on insanity. Probably never will, but classes can be exploited in that?
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']You know, I never did get around to beating ME on insanity. Probably never will, but classes can be exploited in that?[/QUOTE]
Soldier with fully leveled Immunity, makes you nearly invincible and the cooldown is almost the same as the power duration so you just reactivate as soon as it ends.

Equip an assault rifle with maxed Frictionless Materials and you never have to stop firing.

It's a nice combo. :D The only things you even have to worry about are your weapon getting sabotaged, and knockdown attacks that prevent you from renewing Immunity. You might die once or twice throughout the game.
 
[quote name='chubbyninja1319']Thanks guys! That was just the info (and encouragement) I was looking for! Here's a follow up question. If I import, it'd be a vanguard and I hear they suck on insanity. I'd like something like overload as my power, but I work well with vanguard. So what's better......start fresh with a different class or just roll with a vanguard + import benefits?

Thanks again for the tips.[/QUOTE]
Energy Drain for a bonus power is basically Overload plus the added benefit of sapping some shield power. It's a great power that complements a lot of classes, I'm using it on my Soldier now.

I personally find Vanguard very difficult to play, I honestly had more trouble beating Normal with a Vanguard than Hardcore or Insanity with a Soldier. It's just way too easy to accidentally Charge into a bad situation and get mowed down before you can react. If you're comfortable with it though, that could be the way to go. I'd imagine you'd have an easier time as a Soldier or Engineer though.

It's definitely better to import than start fresh-- you have all your weapons and armor from the start, you can upgrade weapons to X, and you can probably get up to level 60 pretty early on.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']There WILL be an incident at PAX East in terms of Bioware being ridiculed/attacked, I guarantee it.[/QUOTE]

They are probably setting themselves up for it by hyping this.
 
More spoilers in the link. Way too late to the rage fest a few pages ago. Didn't have time nor energy to respond. Still, another article that again tries to frame the point of mind of the ending-hater.
http://kotaku.com/5898743/mass-effect-3s-ending-disrespects-its-most-invested-players

Victory pack was all supplies, 5x of them and two different pieces of equipment. Got the N7 Sniper Rifle from my commendation pack. It's OK, loving the three shots before a VERY fast reload time. Missing the damage and armor piercing of the Widow however. :(

I'm good enough to finish Silver with competent randoms. Been playing with friends recently, just graduated them to silver but I want some gold paydays for those premium Specter packs!

Ryu, I'm interested in this Soldier build out for solo insanity. I'm only a few missions in, and it's fine but I worry about the endgame battles with the Reapers. Tell me more.

EDIT: Forgot to link this. Newest tweaks to MP yesterday. http://social.bioware.com/forum/Mas...n-/Multiplayer-Balance-Changes-9544143-1.html
 
Got the Crusader II in the Victory pack and a Geth Plasma Shotgun in a P.Spec pack.

I worry about the endgame battles with the Reapers
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Hardest part is probably the begining because of the uphill battle and shaking camera (hold LB or RB until it stops moving).

Brutes & Banshees during the Missile Defense are kinda easy.
Just keep circling around the left hand section of the map.
Going through the alleyway and detroyed store with ammo really slows them down.
There is also a Missile Launcher under the counter.
 
[quote name='100xp']cool, on the reset power cards not dropping if you have 3 or more already. gotdott should be thrilled.[/QUOTE]

Maybe if they would give me missles or something for the other 30-40 I already have
 
[quote name='Lord_Kefka']More spoilers in the link. Way too late to the rage fest a few pages ago. Didn't have time nor energy to respond. Still, another article that again tries to frame the point of mind of the ending-hater.
http://kotaku.com/5898743/mass-effect-3s-ending-disrespects-its-most-invested-players
[/QUOTE]
Pretty good article. The question of
the destruction of the relays is an important point, I think, because it demonstrates the inadequacy of the ending either way. If they meant for the relay explosions to eradicate all advanced life in the galaxy... well, that speaks for itself. If they didn't mean for that, then they either weren't aware of their own lore (and a very recent aspect of lore that was central to a DLC that was supposed to set up the action for ME3), or they intended to contradict the existing lore, but neglected to elucidate or explain this in any way whatsoever. Bad options all around.

[quote name='Lord_Kefka']Ryu, I'm interested in this Soldier build out for solo insanity. I'm only a few missions in, and it's fine but I worry about the endgame battles with the Reapers. Tell me more.
[/QUOTE]
Well, I'm level 60 with everything maxed except for three bars in Disruptor Ammo, which I only used on the geth missions. Wherever possible I chose options to maximize damage output over defensive strength and/or AOE. My bonus power is Energy Drain.

My weapon loadout is N7 Valiant X, Vindicator X, Paladin X, and N7 Hurricane X. The Hurricane is not really necessary but with Ultralight Materials it weighs virtually nothing and only decreases my cooldown bonus from +140% to +130%. Sometimes it's handy to slap Disruptor on it and take it out for Atlas mechs.

I've used James for every mission, and either Liara or Garrus as a third, except when Tali or EDI was mandatory. James and Garrus have the Particle Rifle X, and Liara has the Hurricane X with Squad Cryo Ammo active. I typically turn on Squad Cryo and then turn on individual Incendiary Ammo for myself.

Strategy is essentially hang back and snipe when possible, bring out Vindicator when enemies get close. I always try to have Adrenaline Rush active when shooting. Squadmates with Cryo Ammo equipped on fast-firing weapons (especially the Particle Rifle) will slow down or fully freeze practically every enemy which is a huge boon for sniping.

Another thing I've leaned on a ton is Concussive Shot's knockback effect for rushing enemies. It cools down so fast you can spam it almost as quickly as you can pull the trigger (or bumper I guess). It doesn't do much damage but it keeps husks or Phantoms from getting close to me while my squadmates do some harm.

I'll (hopefully) be finishing Priority: Earth tonight, so I'll let you know how that went. :) Brutes actually aren't bad at all, the Paladin X with Incendiary Ammo brings them down very quickly. Banshees still present a steep challenge.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']Energy Drain for a bonus power is basically Overload plus the added benefit of sapping some shield power. It's a great power that complements a lot of classes, I'm using it on my Soldier now.

I personally find Vanguard very difficult to play, I honestly had more trouble beating Normal with a Vanguard than Hardcore or Insanity with a Soldier. It's just way too easy to accidentally Charge into a bad situation and get mowed down before you can react. If you're comfortable with it though, that could be the way to go. I'd imagine you'd have an easier time as a Soldier or Engineer though.

It's definitely better to import than start fresh-- you have all your weapons and armor from the start, you can upgrade weapons to X, and you can probably get up to level 60 pretty early on.[/QUOTE]It's been a bit difficult to play a Vanguard in ME3 than how it was in ME2, as I've been doing my first playthrough as a Vanguard. You're right about the Charge possibly getting you into a bad situation, though since I've been relying on Charge/Nova/Melee/Shotgun, retreat, repeat, it seems to be working well enough so far with Power Recharge percentage at +143% or so.
 
[quote name='100xp']Ink...you're notorious for spitting out spoliers without even knowing it.[/QUOTE]

:cry:

I assume you're talking about the Tali comment from earlier? My bad. I simply forgot to wrap that extra end in tags before I clicked submit. I don't quite think I've become notorious for it yet otherwise everyone would bitch non-stop about it. Only other screw up I can think of was a quest line boss fight for Skyrim (which I also apologized for). >_>

Now being notorious for being ultra critical of every game and developer I've come across? Now that I can totally understand.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']How much does it cost to buy the Plat. Spectre pack in Allards/space bucks/points?[/QUOTE]

Approximately 99,000 credits though I would not recommend playing with randoms if you're going for it. I'll probably be on most of the day if anyone wants to play a couple of rounds. I sent FRs to Bruce and Got but neither of them had accepted them yet.
 
[quote name='gotdott']Maybe if they would give me missles or something for the other 30-40 I already have[/QUOTE]

30-40 respec cards only means you bought 30-40 more spectre packs than the most of us combined.

i'm hoping they give me the valiant again so it'll go up II...but the pattern has been shotgun, shotgun, shotgun.
 
[quote name='IanKazimer']I bet you get a Claymore out of your Commendation pack.[/QUOTE]

if the road to X is all claymores I'll take it...just so I can stop anticpating if it'll be another shotgun again but then I'll want a krogan soldier.
 
[quote name='100xp']cool, on the reset power cards not dropping if you have 3 or more already. gotdott should be thrilled.[/QUOTE]

Best news I heard all day.

I'd be interested in getting into some Gold matches with some CAGs. I'd like to get as much money as I can while these Premium Spectre Packs are available.
 
[quote name='IanKazimer']XP opens Spectre Pack.

Claymore XI

Game crashes.

RROD.[/QUOTE]

i bought a nyko cooling fan for my slim for that one reason. I R prepared.
 
[quote name='Ink.So.Well.']So... I still haven't gotten my Commendation Pack yet. What the fuck bro. ;\[/QUOTE]

Word is that there was an exploit being used that granted double Commendation Packs to some users. I've heard that people have been live-chatting EA about it and there may be a delay on some of them. I'll see if I can find a reputable link about it.
 
Son of a bitch. It's probably all the equipment hoarders I run into on a daily basis. What's the point of glitching for maxed out weapons if you still suck ass at this game? ;|
 
[quote name='Ink.So.Well.']Son of a bitch. It's probably all the equipment hoarders I run into on a daily basis. What's the point of glitching for maxed out weapons if you still suck ass at this game? ;|[/QUOTE]

they probably just like the idea of having 42 packs of warp ammo, 200+ missiles and medi gel but never actually using it. i've used so much ammo, i think i'm down to about 6 or 7 total.
 
Yeah. I'm thinking of switching to my Soldier since I have AT LEAST a good 15 - 20 AR Rails that I never get a chance to use. Hmm... I think I might respec one of my Quarians or Engineers and go for a full AoE/Crowd Control build with the Falcon for kicks. I don't expect finishing many games out in the XBL wilds, but eh, it's whatever. You gotta keep things fresh, right?
 
[quote name='100xp']they probably just like the idea of having 42 packs of warp ammo, 200+ missiles and medi gel but never actually using it. i've used so much ammo, i think i'm down to about 6 or 7 total.[/QUOTE]I'm sure it makes up for other.... shortcomings.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']I'm sure it makes up for other.... shortcomings.[/QUOTE]

im under the impression some ppl just dont know they have equipment, how to use it, or that the number above the equipment is what they are limited to in the game not their total number.

i remember having problems swapping back to my AR from the missile launcher my 1st game...i've come a long way since then.

...but then again, maybe they're just really bad at ME3 MP.
 
they should probably reset their N7 ratings by a multiplier equal to the number of exploited packs they got beyond the 1st.
 
[quote name='100xp']i remember having problems swapping back to my AR from the missile launcher my 1st game...i've come a long way since then.[/QUOTE]

HAHA, same thing happened to me my first match! I was just running around for a few minutes with my empty missile launcher...like a tool....
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']HAHA, same thing happened to me my first match! I was just running around for a few minutes with my empty missile launcher...like a tool....[/QUOTE]

i was with a bunch of CAGs on coms asking how to switch back wpns, no one actually could explain how to do it or perhaps they were just taken back at how simple the question was. I eventually figured it out through button mashing.
 
[quote name='100xp']they should probably reset their N7 ratings by a multiplier equal to the number of exploited packs they got beyond the 1st.[/QUOTE]

fuck that noise. Ban those jackasses for delaying what's mine. Do it quickly.
 
Eh Feedback takes on the ending, that's all I have to say about this. I thought they should have talked about
the indoctrination theory (a few second saying it doesn't cover it) (like the endings all showing that there is no hope for humanity - Harbinger telling Shepard to quit now) and/or the more plot holes that weren't discussed
.
http://www.g4tv.com/videos/58021/feedback-mass-effect-3-ending-controversy/
 
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[quote name='Spybreak8']Eh Feedback takes on the ending, that's all I have to say about this. I thought they should have talked about
the indoctrination theory (a few second saying it doesn't cover it) (like the endings all showing that there is no hope for humanity - Harbinger telling Shepard to quit now) and/or the more plot holes that weren't discussed
.
http://www.g4tv.com/videos/58021/feedback-mass-effect-3-ending-controversy/[/QUOTE]

Stephen King wrote a new ending for the Dark Tower? I can find no reference to that anywhere else. Wonder what the hell he is talking about.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']I'll (hopefully) be finishing Priority: Earth tonight, so I'll let you know how that went. :) Brutes actually aren't bad at all, the Paladin X with Incendiary Ammo brings them down very quickly. Banshees still present a steep challenge.[/QUOTE]
Ya... Last mission was tough. Very tough. So many enemies thrown at you at once and you never seem to have a decent cover position. I ended up using Cryo Ammo for myself as well as the squadmates just because it helped control the constant rushing.

At the very end, when you have to fire the missile, I hit Adrenaline Rush and just dashed for the truck. By the time I was at the panel I had lost shields and was down to one bar of health. I pressed A to interact with the panel-- and Shepard rolled! I pressed A again-- she rolled again! I was fucking panicking. On the third try she finally hit the panel, with like 0.0001% health remaining.
 
Anyone else not get their Victory/Commendation packs?!

Edit: Apparently there was a bug allowing people to get multiple packs so now they've taken them down so anybody who waited until today to look are SOL for now.
 
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