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[quote name='shrike4242']Well, it looks like it's time to run off to Noveria, having made it through all the side quests that I can find that aren't tied into the main plot planets. At level 30, even.[/QUOTE]
Noveria is my favorite of the "big three" planets (Therum, Noveria, Feros). Enjoy :cool:
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']Noveria is my favorite of the "big three" planets (Therum, Noveria, Feros). Enjoy :cool:[/QUOTE]Will do. :D

Oh, and my complaints about getting the "Rich" achievement seem to be not a worry, as I went up from 110K credits to 600K credits in 3-4 hours of gameplay over the weekend. Shouldn't be much longer, since getting 200 credits * current level for surveying minerals after five button presses adds up quickly, as well as selling lots of unused items.
 
Here's something I was wondering. Not thinking, when I started my first playthrough, I chose vanguard. Not that it's a bad class or anything, but achievement wise, it'll cause that to be longer. I knew of the weapon limitations, but I was thinking I could do all of the adept challenges (I'll be missing out only on singularity if I'm not mistaken). My question, if anybody knows, if I go for said achievement, anybody know how long it would take if I just tried to get it quickly by spending all my points to get it right away + spamming it (if it even can be spammed, I don't know).
 
[quote name='JStryke']My question, if anybody knows, if I go for said achievement, anybody know how long it would take if I just tried to get it quickly by spending all my points to get it right away + spamming it (if it even can be spammed, I don't know).[/QUOTE]

Pretty quick. You only need to use biotic powers 75 times (I think) before you get the achievement. It'll go by pretty quickly if you're actively using your powers.
 
I'm on my second playthrough of ME1. I'm doing a paragon without a love interest. One thing I've been wondering is which ammo types are worth using. I've generally only been using the shredder or tungsten/armor piercing rounds. Are the cryo and incendiary ammo as good in ME1 as they are in ME2?

I haven't had to worry too much about money. I've been making frequent trips to the citadel to sell extra stuff to the doctor in the clinic. She gives a tad more and I've been surveying every planet I've been to. I think I've gotten up to 9 million credits. That's with getting all the Specter Master gear for my main team (Wrex and Tali). Now I just need to find some good armor.

I kind of like ME1's way of dealing with ammo. I'd rather deal with the heat and not have to worry about the ammo. I'd prefer in ME3 they use ME1's system for regular guns and only require ammo for the heavy weapons.

They only world I have left is virmire and the end game areas.
 
[quote name='erehwon']I'm on my second playthrough of ME1. I'm doing a paragon without a love interest. One thing I've been wondering is which ammo types are worth using. I've generally only been using the shredder or tungsten/armor piercing rounds. Are the cryo and incendiary ammo as good in ME1 as they are in ME2?[/QUOTE]Absolutely not. All I ever have with me (for Shepard's use) is Shredder/Tungsten Ammo. ME2's Cryo and Incendiary Ammo are muuuch better than ME1's.
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']Absolutely not. All I ever have with me (for Shepard's use) is Shredder/Tungsten Ammo. ME2's Cryo and Incendiary Ammo are muuuch better than ME1's.[/QUOTE]I guess I'll sell off my other ammo types, though I've had good luck with shotguns packed with Polonium/Radioactive rounds.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']I guess I'll sell off my other ammo types, though I've had good luck with shotguns packed with Polonium/Radioactive rounds.[/QUOTE]

I've had some good luck with Radioactive as well... It's a nice Damage over time effect. Fire a few shots from cover, let the "poison" do it's work.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']I guess I'll sell off my other ammo types, though I've had good luck with shotguns packed with Polonium/Radioactive rounds.[/QUOTE]To be fair:

My squadmates always have the Inferno Rounds or High Explosive Rounds equipped to their guns. You don't have to worry about accuracy or overheating with them, plus it gives them the damage boosts and you get to see the enemies burn (or w/e effect you choose).

I prefer to keep things simple with Shepard, and you can get to the point with the Spectre weapons where you can hold down the trigger for an infinite time and never overheat. This is also possible with some of the other special ammo types, but in my mind: if I have Shredder Ammo and Tungsten Ammo, then I can deal out a specific amount of extra damage against any enemy in the game.
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']To be fair:

My squadmates always have the Inferno Rounds or High Explosive Rounds equipped to their guns. You don't have to worry about accuracy or overheating with them, plus it gives them the damage boosts and you get to see the enemies burn (or w/e effect you choose).

I prefer to keep things simple with Shepard, and you can get to the point with the Spectre weapons where you can hold down the trigger for an infinite time and never overheat. This is also possible with some of the other special ammo types, but in my mind: if I have Shredder Ammo and Tungsten Ammo, then I can deal out a specific amount of extra damage against any enemy in the game.[/QUOTE]Good things to keep in mind. I've been swapping between Tungsten rounds for synthetics and shredder rounds for organics, though I've been putting in some polonium rounds when I don't have enough to go around. I'll try some HE / Inferno rounds and see how it works. The burning effect is always a nice touch.

I'll dump the cryo rounds since it sounds like no one's tending to use them with any good effect, same for the proton rounds to cut through shields.
 
ME1 Cryo rounds are pretty terrible (in my experience) and so are any shield-bypassing rounds, at least on anything lower than Insanity difficulty.

When it's time for you to make the transition to ME2, ask me again about Cryo rounds and I'll make you a believer in them :cool:
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']ME1 Cryo rounds are pretty terrible (in my experience) and so are any shield-bypassing rounds, at least on anything lower than Insanity difficulty.

When it's time for you to make the transition to ME2, ask me again about Cryo rounds and I'll make you a believer in them :cool:[/QUOTE]I guess a couple years time between ME1 and ME2 makes for better Cryo rounds. ;)
 
Mass EFFECT!!! Yeaa. Sorry, I still get excited when I see MASS EFFECT 1. Still my favorite game of all time. And I'm enjoying the fact that this thread still exists.
 
I just got this from Gamefly again. I was near the end so I completed my second playthrough. I never got any of the alliance cheevos tho, I'm not sure I'll bother except for the final playthrough I'm going to do.
 
Are there any ways to get the ME1 DLC for free or very cheap? I generally don't like paying for DLC. I'm more use to Valve's way of giving out DLC, like for TF2.
 
Well, if you have the PH edition, you already have Bring Down The Sky. As for getting them cheaper, they were both on sale for 240 each a month or two ago when EA was running the promotion of buy three things, get 800 points or something.
 
[quote name='JStryke']Well, if you have the PH edition, you already have Bring Down The Sky. As for getting them cheaper, they were both on sale for 240 each a month or two ago when EA was running the promotion of buy three things, get 800 points or something.[/QUOTE]

This.

FYI. I was going for Ally and Completionist achievements and I did a ton of quests beforehand. But my Male Human ally achievement popped at the end of Bring down the Sky and then the Asari popped after Pinnacle station.
 
[quote name='ChernobylCow']This.

FYI. I was going for Ally and Completionist achievements and I did a ton of quests beforehand. But my Male Human ally achievement popped at the end of Bring down the Sky and then the Asari popped after Pinnacle station.[/QUOTE]

I wish I knew about Xbox360Achievements.org when I first had the game. I kept wondering why I never got any of the achievements for using abilities til I had read recently (after renting the game again) that it has to be your character not the party members that must use the abilities.

I made a soldier of course lol.

I bought the DLC when they were on sale a few weeks ago because I was planning to rent this game again.
 
I just finished my second playthrough of ME1. This time I did a vanguard. I'm a enjoyed the experience, but I am a tad annoyed. I was trying for a romance free game, so I could do one in ME2 without cheating. Unfortunately, I ended up with Ashley. I got her to wait after the mission, but I'm guessing that still counts as a relationship. Guess I'll have to play again.

I tried for the quarian and krogan alley achievements, but only got the quarian. I think I might try for Krogan and the Asari ones next.

I do have a couple questions. What carries over in a new game+? I had over 9 million credits and a couple sets of specter gear. Is there a zoom function on the sniper rifle? Should you buy all the licenses or just some?
 
[quote name='erehwon']I just finished my second playthrough of ME1. This time I did a vanguard. I'm a enjoyed the experience, but I am a tad annoyed. I was trying for a romance free game, so I could do one in ME2 without cheating. Unfortunately, I ended up with Ashley. I got her to wait after the mission, but I'm guessing that still counts as a relationship. Guess I'll have to play again.

I tried for the quarian and krogan alley achievements, but only got the quarian. I think I might try for Krogan and the Asari ones next.

I do have a couple questions. What carries over in a new game+? I had over 9 million credits and a couple sets of specter gear. Is there a zoom function on the sniper rifle? Should you buy all the licenses or just some?[/QUOTE]

Everything carries over. Yes, push the right joystick down, although snipers zoom pretty far anyway. Not sure about licenses, bought em anyway cuz my money is maxed out. I'm on a 3rd playthrough and level 59 heh.
 
[quote name='erehwon']I just finished my second playthrough of ME1. This time I did a vanguard. I'm a enjoyed the experience, but I am a tad annoyed. I was trying for a romance free game, so I could do one in ME2 without cheating. Unfortunately, I ended up with Ashley. I got her to wait after the mission, but I'm guessing that still counts as a relationship. Guess I'll have to play again.[/QUOTE]

If I were you I'd hold off on starting a new play-through until after firing up ME2.
You can check whether or not you have a confirmed ME1 LI simply by entering your quarters on the ship based on who is featured in a picture frame on your desk. If the frame is nowhere to be found then your Shepard doesn't have one.
I would at least check that way or upload an earlier save ditching her then finish the game again before starting all over.
 
[quote name='Ink.So.Well.']If I were you I'd hold off on starting a new play-through until after firing up ME2.
You can check whether or not you have a confirmed ME1 LI simply by entering your quarters on the ship based on who is featured in a picture frame on your desk. If the frame is nowhere to be found then your Shepard doesn't have one.
I would at least check that way or upload an earlier save ditching her then finish the game again before starting all over.[/QUOTE]

I did what you suggested and I did find a picture of Ashley. I don't think I have an early enough save to affect that relationship, so I'm just going to do a new game plus.

I tried the vanguard class in ME2. I'm not sure if I like the class as much as I did in ME1. That charge is a little more risky than I like, though I didn't play with it much.
 
Just popped Completionist and Soldier Ally while defusing the credit-stealing AI on the Citadel. :) I've only played Therum, Feros, Noveria, and the Bring Down the Sky DLC, and maybe 24 other assignments, so I was surprised to get them according to what I've read in guides. Wrex should be getting his Ally achievement in 2 or 3 more missions I guess, since Ashley was around before him. Time to go do Virmire.
 
[quote name='erehwon']
I tried the vanguard class in ME2. I'm not sure if I like the class as much as I did in ME1. That charge is a little more risky than I like, though I didn't play with it much.[/QUOTE]

Charge is very risky in ME2, especially at higher difficulty levels. It works well in certain circumstances, but often is useless.

I'm a little disappointed in how nerfed the Vanguard class seems to be in ME2. The inability to use any biotics effectively against shielded enemies is frustrating. I understand why it is necessary, but it can really sap the fun out of biotic powers when you can only use them on already-weakened enemies.
 
Yeah... Charge sure was thrilling when you could pull it off successfully, but I ended up not using it a ton because it just put me in harm's way.
 
I just started replaying ME1 again 2 weeks ago to finish off the achievements before ME2 and try to remember the story line again.

But damn on my 3rd playthrough now to finish insanity, then I'll have to do a 4th play through to do my last ally achievement. Normally toing a full 4th playthrough for a game would bug me.... but not ME. I love this game, I can't believe it took me so long to get in to it the first time, and I never did the 2nd playthrough when I first finished it.
 
[quote name='Denbo32']I love this game, I can't believe it took me so long to get in to it the first time, and I never did the 2nd playthrough when I first finished it.[/QUOTE]
I totally know what you mean. I did a quick playthrough of ME1 just because ME2 looked so cool, and while I enjoyed it, it was a mixed experience and didn't really do anything to "hook" me or turn me on to the Mass Effect universe. But when I played 2, I loved it, it really got me into the characters and the world. Now going back to ME1 with a strong preexisting interest in the series mythology, it's like a completely different and much more fun game. The flaws (barring that stupid Mako :cry:) are so much easier to forgive this time.
 
Glad to know I'm not the only one that overlooked it the first time I played it. Also glad to know I'm not the only one that hates the Mako
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']No amount of ME fanboyosity can make that Mako fun to drive. Seriously, what were they thinking.[/QUOTE]

I thought it was alright for the first 10 minutes or so of driving it. Then it just became obnoxious.

It wouldn't have been nearly as bad if you didn't have to drop in on every planet's version of the Himalyas. Relatively flat portions weren't too terrible, it was the countless mountains that brought out my frustration.
 
[quote name='kylerg']My ally achievements must be glitched.[/QUOTE]
I think they must be. I've read all kinds of weird stories, from people who did less than 30 assignments and had Ally achievements pop on Virmire or earlier (like mine), to people who did every assignment in the game and finally popped the achievement during the final boss fight, or not at all.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']No amount of ME fanboyosity can make that Mako fun to drive. Seriously, what were they thinking.[/QUOTE]

lol yeah, loved the game. just finished my second playthrough before i start mass effect 2 soon, and i cant stand the mako
 
Well, done with Noveria and some additional side quests. I may make a run to Bring Down The Sky before heading to Feros and knock that out of the way.

28 hours in, level 39, and hit the Rich achievement.

After Noveria, the
showdown between Ashley and Liara in the comm room
was quite amusing. Had to pick
Liara over Ashley
.
 
I guess I'm the only one that liked driving the Mako around. :lol:

I liked exploring the planet for minerals and such, as opposed to the planet scanning in ME2.
 
[quote name='yukine']I guess I'm the only one that liked driving the Mako around. :lol:

I liked exploring the planet for minerals and such, as opposed to the planet scanning in ME2.[/QUOTE]I'm not in the "I hate it camp" for the Mako, though it's bearable as a necessary evil to progress the story on the planet. I've dealt with worse.

I do agree with BingoBrown's post of dropping you in the mountains all the time gets more than a little old.

Though, I'd like to have someone figure out why there aren't any flashlights for anyone in your party. I mean, the geth have them on top of their heads, did they steal the design centuries ago or something? There's been a few spots in a few missions that I couldn't see anything at all, and was wondering if someone from DOOM 3 was on the ME design team with the lack of flashlights in the game.
 
[quote name='yukine']I guess I'm the only one that liked driving the Mako around. :lol:

I liked exploring the planet for minerals and such, as opposed to the planet scanning in ME2.[/QUOTE]

I liked driving it, thought it was fun driving up damn near vertical mountains etc. It just got old since every planet looked the same and were mostly empty etc.

Now the Mako combat sucked since the shields took so fucking long to recharge. :bomb:

I'd say it that and the planet scanning were about equally tedious. Mako would have won out if the planets were more varied and less empty.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']I liked driving it, thought it was fun driving up damn near vertical mountains etc. It just got old since every planet looked the same and were mostly empty etc.

Now the Mako combat sucked since the shields took so fucking long to recharge. :bomb:

I'd say it that and the planet scanning were about equally tedious. Mako would have won out if the planets were more varied and less empty.[/QUOTE]
I would say that is pretty much my opinion of the mako. It was quite fun getting to the top of a massive mountain and jumping off. Too bad you don't have any crew reactions from your driving. :twisted:

I was wondering what is the best way to avoid a relationship. Should I just not talk to Ashley? Can you do a civil response that doesn't advance the relationship? At least Liara asks you if you are interested in her.
 
[quote name='erehwon']I would say that is pretty much my opinion of the mako. It was quite fun getting to the top of a massive mountain and jumping off. Too bad you don't have any crew reactions from your driving. :twisted:

I was wondering what is the best way to avoid a relationship. Should I just not talk to Ashley? Can you do a civil response that doesn't advance the relationship? At least Liara asks you if you are interested in her.[/QUOTE]

being a jerk is a good way to avoid a relationship..... oddly enough the romance achievement is one of the few I don't have.
 
Krogan Ally popped while dealing with the drug addict negotiator guy on the Citadel, and now my second playthrough is done. :) I still want to start a third playthrough to get my Shepard up to 50, and get the Paragon achievement, and maybe a couple more Ally achievements... Speaking of addiction.

Also, I surprised myself at the end of my second playthrough by picking Udina instead of Anderson to head the new human council. I hate Udina, but Anderson was acting like a pansy, all aghast that my Renegade character was happy to let the council die, and meanwhile Udina is stepping up and talking like the hardass that I wanted in charge. Nice work Udina, this Bud's for you.
 
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I just started my first play through last night. I am only in the part after the council meeting. I am not sure what to make of the game so far - though I am enjoying it. The story is a bit odd for me at this point but maybe because there was a lot of loud noise going on here so it was hard to hear the TV. I did die a little bit during the mission when you had to defuse the bombs. I am not used to RPG aspects of games so much so i hope I am doing the points/inventory portion of the game correctly. :p
 
[quote name='Superstar']I just started my first play through last night. I am only in the part after the council meeting. I am not sure what to make of the game so far - though I am enjoying it. The story is a bit odd for me at this point but maybe because there was a lot of loud noise going on here so it was hard to hear the TV.[/QUOTE]

Just wait it out. It's a little slow to start, but once you get going, you'll fall in love with the game. Well, at least the story, you won't fall in love with the gameplay until Mass Effect 2. ;)
 
[quote name='BingoBrown']Just wait it out. It's a little slow to start, but once you get going, you'll fall in love with the game. Well, at least the story, you won't fall in love with the gameplay until Mass Effect 2. ;)[/QUOTE]

I decided to play through one before two on purpose. Even if there were no benefits to doing so.. I have a pet peeve with starting a sequel before playing the first game. :p

Is it totally important to spend the "talent" points wisely? I fear I will mess them up a bit since I am not used to playing this type of game. I play WoW but yeah.. completely different ;)
 
[quote name='Superstar']I decided to play through one before two on purpose. Even if there were no benefits to doing so.. I have a pet peeve with starting a sequel before playing the first game. :p

Is it totally important to spend the "talent" points wisely? I fear I will mess them up a bit since I am not used to playing this type of game. I play WoW but yeah.. completely different ;)[/QUOTE]
Eh... kinda.

I dunno what class you are or what squadmates you have, but make sure that you always have a squadmate with high-level decryption and... whatever the fuck decryption's counterpart is. The one that lets you use overload. That thing.
 
[quote name='Superstar']I decided to play through one before two on purpose. Even if there were no benefits to doing so.. I have a pet peeve with starting a sequel before playing the first game. :p

Is it totally important to spend the "talent" points wisely? I fear I will mess them up a bit since I am not used to playing this type of game. I play WoW but yeah.. completely different ;)[/QUOTE]

Good idea. I think playing Mass Effect 1 is necessary before delving into Mass Effect 2. There's just so much story there, and important decisions, I can't imagine just jumping into ME2.

Regarding the talent points, I'd say yes, it's important. Not really important, but if you want to unlock the right abilities or power up the powers you want to use, you really need to spend them wisely. It won't ruin your game experience if you don't, but it will make it more enjoyable.
 
[quote name='The Crotch']Eh... kinda.

I dunno what class you are or what squadmates you have, but make sure that you always have a squadmate with high-level decryption and... whatever the fuck decryption's counterpart is. The one that lets you use overload. That thing.[/QUOTE]I think you're thinking of Electronics.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Well, done with Noveria and some additional side quests. I may make a run to Bring Down The Sky before heading to Feros and knock that out of the way.

28 hours in, level 39, and hit the Rich achievement.

After Noveria, the
showdown between Ashley and Liara in the comm room
was quite amusing. Had to pick
Liara over Ashley
.[/QUOTE]If it's not too much trouble to post, what does your skill tree look like so far?
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']If it's not too much trouble to post, what does your skill tree look like so far?[/QUOTE]I'll have to take a look at it when I get home, though I remember some of it off-hand.

I'm playing as a Vanguard, and did the "upgrade" to a Shock Trooper when I did the
Rogue VI mission
.

I have Spectre training maxed, Charm maxed, Shock Trooper training maxed, Pistols maxed, Intimidation maxed, and the rest of it I don't remember off-hand.

Though, as I look at this site:
http://masseffect.mass-relay.com/TalentCalculator.aspx

I think I remember the rest of it, or most of it:
Tactical training is maxed, Assault Training is maxed, 4 points into Shotguns to unlock Carnage, and a smattering of points into Warp, Lift, Barrier and Throw.

Again, I'll dig up my skill tree when I get home and can fire it up.

Primary squadmates have been Ashley + Tali, though I've had Ashley + Wrex for heavy combat, and did Tali + Liara on Noveria primarily. I've had a few with Garrus + Wrex and Garrus + Tali, though it's mostly been Ashley + Tali.
 
[quote name='Superstar']Is it totally important to spend the "talent" points wisely? I fear I will mess them up a bit since I am not used to playing this type of game. I play WoW but yeah.. completely different ;)[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't waste points on charm/intimidate. They are better spent on your powers or passive skills. You get free points added to your charm/intimidate as you earn paragon/renegade. That is, unless you only plan on doing one playthrough because it's impossible to max one or the other in a single playthrough this way. I had more than enough charm/intimidate to use most of the paragon/renegade conversation options during my second playthrough. And I was just about maxed on the third without ever spending a single point on charm/intimidate. Using the Lorik mission glitch on Noveria can help if you want to get it up faster.
 
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