Mass Effect 3 Discussion Thread

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[quote name='matto1233']To anyone who has beaten all of the ME2 DLC: About how long would it take for me to do everything in all of the DLC?[/QUOTE]

Shadow Broker: 1.5 hours
Overlord: 1 hour
Hammerhead: 1 hour
Kasumi: 1 hour
Arrival: 1 hour

These estimates aren't conservative, so it could take you longer.
 
[quote name='Anexanhume']Shadow Broker: 1.5 hours
Overlord: 1 hour
Hammerhead: 1 hour
Kasumi: 1 hour
Arrival: 1 hour

These estimates aren't conservative, so it could take you longer.[/QUOTE]I think I did those DLC in about a half-hour more than the estimates above for all the DLC save Hammerhead, so times will vary between people.

If you're achievement hunting in Overlord, it certainly will take you longer to find all the data drops for that one specific achievement.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']I think I did those DLC in about a half-hour more than the estimates above for all the DLC save Hammerhead, so times will vary between people.

If you're achievement hunting in Overlord, it certainly will take you longer to find all the data drops for that one specific achievement.[/QUOTE]

That's true. It took me forever to find that one hidden on the lower level. And yes, my estimates are more if you don't die and skip dialogue options (which is all I do now that I've played them. Does anyone still sit through them?)
 
[quote name='Anexanhume']That's true. It took me forever to find that one hidden on the lower level. And yes, my estimates are more if you don't die and skip dialogue options (which is all I do now that I've played them. Does anyone still sit through them?)[/QUOTE]I think when you've gone through it once, unless you're going down a Renegade path when you went down a Paragon path previously, you can skip the dialogue as it's the same as before.

If I did more than my Paragon and Renegade playthroughs, such as when I do my Insanity playthrough on ME2, I'll probably be skipping dialogue as it comes up.
 
I definitely got to the point where I skipped through the dialog, my mind already wandering to the next combat scenario. Which was a 180 turnaround from my first couple of playthroughs where I blazed through the combat trying to get to the next story section as quickly as possible. :)

Reminds me, the one small gameplay tweak ME sorely needs, even more than helmet toggle, is a 'skip dialogue' button that doesn't also register dialog choices.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']I definitely got to the point where I skipped through the dialog, my mind already wandering to the next combat scenario. Which was a 180 turnaround from my first couple of playthroughs where I blazed through the combat trying to get to the next story section as quickly as possible. :)

Reminds me, the one small gameplay tweak ME sorely needs, even more than helmet toggle, is a 'skip dialogue' button that doesn't also register dialog choices.[/QUOTE]

How would you register paragon or renegade points that way?

I agree with your concept, but I think it should be like Y = all paragon choices, B = all renegade choices or something similar. Maybe even with another button press to skip dialogue versus to see all those choices play out? I can't tell you how many times I've been trying to fast track dialogue and I accidentally don't choose a paragon option so I have to reload.
 
What I mean is, you should be able to hammer the X button to advance you through everyone's lines, until you reach a response choice at which point it should stop. The function of the button should be to skip to the next choice, without allowing you to accidentally skip past it.

Just put a toggle in the menu, [X button chooses default dialog choice] or [X button only skips non-interactive dialog].
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']What I mean is, you should be able to hammer the X button to advance you through everyone's lines, until you reach a response choice at which point it should stop. The function of the button should be to skip to the next choice, without allowing you to accidentally skip past it.

Just put a toggle in the menu, [X button chooses default dialog choice] or [X button only skips non-interactive dialog].[/QUOTE]

That would work too. In any event, it needs to be more error proof.
 
More on James Vega and Freddie Prinze Jr.:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/james-vega-mass-effect/726004

Lots of new footage. Keep an eye on the background in one scene on the Normandy and you might spot something cool. :)

Also, Prinze comes off as a genuine fan and someone who really 'gets' the character-driven sci-fi appeal of the series. I'd much rather hear more of this kind of PR than more buzzwords about multiplayer!
 
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Wow. If Prinze was just bullshitting and reading a script, he sold it really well. You're 100% right. He comes off as a real fan of the series and definitely got me even more pumped.

Oh, and you're also right about there needing to be a way to skip dialogue that doesn't involve registering a choice. That is so annoying.
 
What he said about choosing squadmates to accompany you on missions based not on their combat capabilities, but instead on how well their personality meshes with Shepard's, really rang true and sounds like something only someone who played and loved the games would say. :lol:
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']More on James Vega and Freddie Prinze Jr.:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/james-vega-mass-effect/726004

Lots of new footage. Keep an eye on the background in one scene on the Normandy and you might spot something cool. :)

Also, Prinze comes off as a genuine fan and someone who really 'gets' the character-driven sci-fi appeal of the series. I'd much rather hear more of this kind of PR than more buzzwords about multiplayer![/QUOTE]I think he did sell that he was a fan more than I expected him to. I think they may have picked up a good choice for VO for Vega. Vega does look like he's a bit "neck-optional" as it were. :D

Good footage, though is the "something cool" the
robotic dog walking around in the background?

[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Wow. If Prinze was just bullshitting and reading a script, he sold it really well. You're 100% right. He comes off as a real fan of the series and definitely got me even more pumped.

Oh, and you're also right about there needing to be a way to skip dialogue that doesn't involve registering a choice. That is so annoying.[/QUOTE]I don't think he was BSing it. I think he is a fan and he's pumped to be part of the game.

I would agree about there being a way to skip the dialogue without registering a choice. Might be done in the "action mode" of ME3 that we've heard about, where the conversation is streamlined.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Good footage, though is the "something cool" the
robotic dog walking around in the background?
[/QUOTE]
That's what I had in mind.
Really hoping we get the chance to name the dog, if so I'm going with Barkspawn.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']That's what I had in mind.
Really hoping we get the chance to name the dog, if so I'm going with Barkspawn.
[/QUOTE]Good. That's what I thought I should have been looking for.

I think if I get to name the dog, it probably would be Ashley. She could be a real bitch at times. ;)

Arianna T'Loak would also work for that bitchiness. :D
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Good. That's what I thought I should have been looking for.

I think if I get to name the dog, it probably would be Ashley. She could be a real bitch at times. ;)
[/QUOTE]
When Ashley comes back on the ship,
not only will you have to explain what exactly you were doing with Miranda, but also why you named the dog Ash in her absence. Awkward!
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']When Ashley comes back on the ship,
not only will you have to explain what exactly you were doing with Miranda, but also why you named the dog Ash in her absence. Awkward!
[/QUOTE]

:rofl:She meant nothing to me..I swear!
 
From the Dark Horse Twitter account:

Pre-order The Art of Mass Effect Universe and get a code for downloadable content packs for @MassEffect 3 multi-player!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/container/stores.asp?PID=41929

What I'm hoping this all means is that there is a set of multiplayer DLC that will be available via different means. The listing on Big Bad Toy Store states:
"This product contains a code that can be redeemed for bonus content for Mass Effect 3 multi-player that could include powerful weapons to take on the Reapers. The pack could also include character boosters, weapon modifications, and weapon upgrades to make your multi-player squad stronger. (Content applies to multi-player mode on PC and XBox only.) "

Since we already read about a "randomized" DLC from these figures, the best case is this Art Book comes with some of those. Worst case is that is additional DLC. :(
 
I already have the art book preoedered so that dlc news is just icing on the cake. Seriously tho, I don't think we need to sweat the action figure and artbook dlc. Its going to be Dr pepper ME2 quality stuff anyway.

On that note.....its been confirmed no ME3 Dr Pepper dlc right?
 
[quote name='GamerDude316']damnit, I already have that pre-ordered on Amazon:([/QUOTE]
I put in another preorder with BN, with tax (boo!) it still only comes out to about $3 more than my Amazon preorder, which is worth it for a bit of DLC I'd say. Hopefully Amazon will get the same offer eventually.
 
[quote name='chubbyninja1319']On that note.....its been confirmed no ME3 Dr Pepper dlc right?[/QUOTE]
I thought it was confirmed that there will be Dr. Pepper DLC. I thought at some point there was a list of the games in the promotion for 2011 and it included Mass Effect 3 (back when it had initially been announced for a late 2011 release).
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']I thought it was confirmed that there will be Dr. Pepper DLC. I thought at some point there was a list of the games in the promotion for 2011 and it included Mass Effect 3 (back when it had initially been announced for a late 2011 release).[/QUOTE]

What's funny is that I thought you had said there would be no ME3/Dr Pepper tie-in. Hey, I have like 10 codes on my Dr Pepper account (I seriously think I was addicted to it the last 3 or 4 years), ready to go if there is a tie-in. I'll share some codes on this thread if I have extras.

Side note.....I ended up caving and getting the Alliance Normandy Dark Horse model via Amazon. It was the cheapest option at $33 with free shipping via prime. It came today and it's a great paint job and intact. Knowing it was going to be small helped me to not be disappointed and I'm actually very happy with it.
 
Hey guys...Getting stoked to fight the Reapers. I almost waited too long to get the ME2 Collector's Edition and probably tracked down the last retail 360 CE copy in existence shortly after release. Don't want to make the same mistake with the ME3 CE. I notice there are a few slightly different pre-order bonuses. Where's the best place to order from? Looks like I'm choosing between a shotgun or armor.
 
[quote name='Tybee']Hey guys...Getting stoked to fight the Reapers. I almost waited too long to get the ME2 Collector's Edition and probably tracked down the last retail 360 CE copy in existence shortly after release. Don't want to make the same mistake with the ME3 CE. I notice there are a few slightly different pre-order bonuses. Where's the best place to order from? Looks like I'm choosing between a shotgun or armor.[/QUOTE]
The only retailer-specific promos they've announced so far are the Raider shotgun for getting the PC version on Origin and the N7 Warfare set (armor and assault rifle) from Gamestop. I'm expecting Amazon and probably Best Buy and Walmart to get their own bonuses announced at some point though.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']I put in another preorder with BN, with tax (boo!) it still only comes out to about $3 more than my Amazon preorder, which is worth it for a bit of DLC I'd say. Hopefully Amazon will get the same offer eventually.[/QUOTE]Guess I'll do the same, as you could always return the BN order in-store once the DLC shows up.

I have mine on pre-order with Amazon and it was in my gold box, so it's about $5 cheaper via Amazon.

Best you might manage would be a $5 off $15 coupon if you don't mind some text messages from BN and use a VISA card for the purchase:
http://www.visa.com/barnesandnoble/
EDIT: The $5 off $15 is an in-store coupon, sorry. :wall:
 
I'm switching my artbook preorder to B&N. Its only $2 more and you're guaranteed the dlc. I prefer amazon but don't want to screw around, especially since I plan on spending a lot of time in MP.
 
Just leave your Amazon preorder open for now. I've got the N7 edition of the game preordered at Best Buy, Amazon, and Gamestop right now-- waiting for the dust to settle on possible bonus announcements before I decide what to cancel and keep. It's hard for me to believe that Gamestop will get some extra DLC and the other retailers just get nothing.
 
Guess I need to toss in a pre-order at Best Buy for the normal game if there's possible DLC there, maybe also at Walmart.

On ME2, Gamestop had exclusive DLC though I think everyone has some form of pre-order bonus DLC.

On DA2, I know everyone had their own specific pre-order DLC to each retailer.
 
The Best Buy preorder is just because they were selling it for $70 for a while, and I can pick it up on release day and not have to rely on the vagaries of the mail. I don't have any special reason to suspect they'll get extra DLC as opposed to Walmart or Newegg or whoever. Just FYI.
 
I still have my Amazon N7 CE pre-order, since I had a discount on the order when I placed it. GS has a pre-order for normal version of the game, to get their pre-order DLC.

Best Buy and Walmart would only be for DLC exclusive to them, if any. If they don't get any DLC, they don't get pre-orders.
 
Hmmm...So the answer seems to be wait a little longer to see what the full spectrum of DLC exclusives will be before preordering.
 
[quote name='Tybee']Hmmm...So the answer seems to be wait a little longer to see what the full spectrum of DLC exclusives will be before preordering.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't wait. Someone else verify please but a friend at Gamestop sent me a text over a week ago saying their preorder SKU for the CE had been shut off. I've gotten emails too from EA/Bioware mailing spam about ordering it soon before they run out. The Mass Effect Limited Editions have always been legitimately low press runs. You don't tend to find them on Newegg for 75% off later like other LE's.
 
[quote name='Lord_Kefka']I wouldn't wait. Someone else verify please but a friend at Gamestop sent me a text over a week ago saying their preorder SKU for the CE had been shut off. I've gotten emails too from EA/Bioware mailing spam about ordering it soon before they run out. The Mass Effect Limited Editions have always been legitimately low press runs. You don't tend to find them on Newegg for 75% off later like other LE's.[/QUOTE]ME1 LE and ME2 CE were low print runs and if you didn't pre-order, it was very hard to find. ME1 LE was online only and very short print run. ME2 CE was OK to find if you pre-ordered, near-impossible after the fact.

I think the only place to pre-order it now would be Best Buy or Amazon, and either one of those might be a crapshoot at this point.
 
360 CE is shut off in-store and online for Gamestop. PS3 and PC CE's are still available, but could likely be gone any day now. I wouldn't trust BB for any type of non-shooter CE, just see all the angry people who preordered Dark Souls/Forza 4 LE's last fall and didn't get them.

Going price on ME 1 LE used right now is $175 on Amazon. ME 2 is not quite as much, but it's about the $80 mark it was new.
 
Okay, well you guys spooked me into placing an Amazon pre-order for the 360 CE. When ME2 came out, I had only JUST finished ME1, so I wasn't paying full attention. By the time I knew I wanted the CE, it had been out for about three weeks and was sold out everywhere and going for like $140 on eBay. Somehow it occurred to me to look on Fry's website and they inexplicably had a copy for MSRP. Must have been their last one, because after I ordered it it showed as sold out. Felt quite lucky that day.
 
[quote name='Tybee']When ME2 came out, I had only JUST finished ME1, so I wasn't paying full attention. By the time I knew I wanted the CE, it had been out for about three weeks and was sold out everywhere and going for like $140 on eBay. Somehow it occurred to me to look on Fry's website and they inexplicably had a copy for MSRP. Must have been their last one, because after I ordered it it showed as sold out. Felt quite lucky that day.[/QUOTE]
Lucky. I ended up getting a copy of the PC CE instead, which was still available at ~MSRP at that point and all of the DLC codes were compatible and whatnot. Still wish I could have grabbed a 360 copy though.
 
Well, ya'll scared me into it as well. Putting my preorder in with Amazon right now.

I wish we could get the shotgun that's exclusive to the Origin digital preorder though. It would fit me nicely since I always play as Da Vanguard!
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']360 CE is shut off in-store and online for Gamestop. PS3 and PC CE's are still available, but could likely be gone any day now. I wouldn't trust BB for any type of non-shooter CE, just see all the angry people who preordered Dark Souls/Forza 4 LE's last fall and didn't get them.

Going price on ME 1 LE used right now is $175 on Amazon. ME 2 is not quite as much, but it's about the $80 mark it was new.[/QUOTE]I think it was up on the website until a week and a half ago, as I think it was there on the 13th and then went inactive over the weekend.

I forgot about all the people that were dicked over by BB for Forza 4 LE and Dark Souls CE, both online and in-store.

At this point, Amazon seems like the best option for the 360 CE at this point.
 
Mass Effect 2 is a great game but it had two glaring problems in my opinion.

1. You were unable to return to areas after completing missions. If you missed a particular upgrade or money there was nothing that you could do to retrieve the items. Granted the items can be hard to miss butthe possibility still existed to do so. . It's one thing if it's a ship that self-destructed but being to return to a certain area on a planet is ridiculous. It's unfair and dumb.

2. You could only assign skill points to squad members if they were in your group. The only way to get them in your group was to go to either a mission or a planet. It was silly getting off the Normandy just so you could go back to the Normandy so to speak just to bring down someone to give them skill points. Having to do so after nearly mission made it especially tedious.

While focusing on co-op multiplayer is nice and all I hope that Bioware found time to fix two of the most egregious errors in Mass Effect 2 and that they will be nowhere near evident in Mass Effect 3.

That is all.
 
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