[MNC]

I take back what I said about being able to play the game regularly; it's taking a toll on me. I find that I'm completely tired after playing a few multiplayer sessions of this game. Is it the drag of the constant gameplay over and over again? Too much on screen going that's making my head hurt? Do I need more sleep?

A little bit of everything probably.

Edit: Man I am the king of first post on new page.

[Kyoufu]

I take back what I said about being able to play the game regularly; it's taking a toll on me. I find that I'm completely tired after playing a few multiplayer sessions of this game. Is it the drag of the constant gameplay over and over again? Too much on screen going that's making my head hurt? Do I need more sleep? A little bit of everything probably. Edit: Man I am the king of first post on new page.

It's the random packs of doom that prevent me from playing too much. Credit grinding is so lame.

[TangoAlphaLima]

Operation Raptor was successful.

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/04/02/o...raptor-update/

Congratulations on another successful N7 Operation! We had a record number of soldiers promoted last weekend: over 350,000, shattering our previous community goal of 150,000. Victory Packs and Commendation Packs will arrive no later than Wednesday April, 4th. Make sure to redeem them and begin training your new recruits. Operation Beachhead is scheduled to deploy next weekend, April 6th- 8th and will require expert trained soldiers to complete. Stay tuned for more information on Operation Beachhead later this week.

[Cat Party]

Oh god they're going to make me do gold aren't they?

[TangoAlphaLima]

Oh god they're going to make me do gold aren't they?

One week after persuading you to promote two classes down to Level 1.

Seriously though, I doubt it'll be Gold. Probably another Silver run or something. I just don't think the community is ready for Gold yet.

[X-Frame]

Level 20's only next weekend?

[enzo_gt]

Oh god they're going to make me do gold aren't they?

First thing I thought. Gonna need GAF to carry me again.

[Skilotonn]

Operation Raptor was successful. http://blog.bioware.com/2012/04/02/o...raptor-update/

Two new packs here I come.

Was sitting on on four Level 20's and two 19's and promoted the four so I did my part.

I'll be ready for next week as well.

[Mindlog]

2 Adepts (Asari/Drell)
2 Vanguards (Asari/Drell(me))
Glacier + Reapers

Comedy. I've never been around more warp explosions. I had Adrenaline 3 on my Drell Vanguard anticipating a bigger map. I'm running out of weird builds. I think I'm going to try something with the pistol stunner next.

Messing around with the Krogan on silver. Geth Plasma Shotgun devastates Phantoms. He does a better job killing Phantoms than an Asari Adept.

[PsychoWARD23]

Full extraction

[Kyoufu]

14 minutes? Damn.gif

Firebase White is so easy if you camp the room.

[UnluckyKate]

14 minutes? Damn.gif Firebase White is so easy if you camp the room.

Even by camping the room I never went under the 25 minutes mark.

[DY_nasty]

I'm running out of weird builds. I think I'm going to try something with the pistol stunner next.

Join me in discovering the one true melee build.

[UnluckyKate]

Operation Raptor was successful. http://blog.bioware.com/2012/04/02/o...raptor-update/

PS3 or burst

[Kyoufu]

PS3 or burst

We'll never get this stuff.

Not sure why we're excluded... They could just reduce the pack requirements if they think there isn't a large enough community on PS3...

[UnluckyKate]

Join me in discovering the one true melee build.

Running around with a Korgan, hitting people with a Pistol stunner feels really... Asari compared to a Claymore with a bayonet on it. Just sayin'...

We'll never get this stuff. Not sure why we're excluded... They could just reduce the pack requirements if they think there isn't a large enough community on PS3...

They didn't told us. Either money hat or Bioware having no clue about how to get/give things through PSN besides getting money from packs. It's pretty scandalous to me

[Stantron]

I need more tips for this Firebase White on Gold strategy...
I assume Geth is easiest enemy for this.
Should all four people be in the room, or is it ok for a couple to be outside sniping?
Does the enemy ever spawn behind you?
Would this group work well: Asari Adept (Stasis + Warp), Quarian Eng (Flame Turrent), Human Eng (Overload + Combat Drone), Salarian Eng (Energy Drain + Decoy) = one big room cluster fuck???

[Kyari]

I figured the PS3 thing was probably more to do with Sony's unwillingness to allow data collection.

[Kyoufu]

I figured the PS3 thing was probably more to do with Sony's unwillingness to allow data collection.

But gameplay feedback is an option on PS3 too.

[Dork Knight]

So what do you think will be the next pack to replace the current "Jumbo Equipment Pack?"

I'm hoping for a SUPER Spectre pack that costs a little more (maybe like 70K) and contains one extra rare item more than a normal Spectre pack (similar to the special Veteran packs a couple of weeks ago).

Either that or a pack that guarantees you only receive rare or uncommon weapons.

[Live Free or Die]

Operation Raptor was successful. http://blog.bioware.com/2012/04/02/o...raptor-update/

another company giving ps3 users the shaft.

[UnluckyKate]

I need more tips for this Firebase White on Gold strategy... I assume Geth is easiest enemy for this. Should all four people be in the room, or is it ok for a couple to be outside sniping? Does the enemy ever spawn behind you? Would this group work well: Asari Adept (Stasis + Warp), Quarian Eng (Flame Turrent), Human Eng (Overload + Combat Drone), Salarian Eng (Energy Drain + Decoy) = one big room cluster fuck???

Have one infiltrator for cloack: it will be needed for objectives outside the room.

I have it done with engies, infiltrators and even a Turian Sentinel that beat my score at the end. But no soldier, adept or vanguard. I always go Salarian Engineer because I'm very confortable with him and a set up that keep me 200% recharge rate. Power are more important than weapon because both Energy Drain and Incinerate are more powerful than any of my weapons.

The trick is to chain overload / energy drain + tech burst the shit out of the wave of geth coming. Salarian Engineers shoud spam Decoy every 20 to 30 seconds to crowd control the flow and draw fire away.

People should stay in the room. Some tend to go in the back (to snipe safely and avoid rumble from the chaos : it's okay. Some go of the right, outside : it's not okay because it's hard to get them is they die.

Enemy very rarely spawning behind you. I don't say never because, once in a while (twice a match ?) I got flank by a geth. Did he spawn behind or just moved around ? No idea.

Hard part are when Geth Prime really get into the room (two can be a problem) and start to flank. Other than that abuse cover, spam energy drain/overload/incinerate, refill in the back if needed, and don't forget that a pyro charging you is dangerous but if you're in cover, you'll grab him before he can really hurt you.

It's really easy, really. Just stick together and unleash tech hell. Even for wave 11. Don't move out until it looks clear (between the last minute and the last 30 seconds) so you have time to clean a bit if the way isn't clear but not too soon to not get overrun.

[Dork Knight]

another company giving ps3 users the shaft.

More like Sony not cooperating for the event. Do you really think BioWare sat down and was like, "Hey, let's fuck over our PS3 fan base? Let's do it!"

[enzo_gt]

More like Sony not cooperating for the event. Do you really think BioWare sat down and was like, "Hey, let's fuck over our PS3 fan base? Let's do it!"

Not only that, PS3 users still got the bonus xp weekend.

[Cheech]

another company giving ps3 users the shaft.

At this point, I honestly think PS3 owners are trolling themselves by buying multiplats on PS3. Now, the general gamer population can be excused, since they won't know any better. But you're GAF. ;D

[Kyoufu]

At this point, I honestly think PS3 owners are trolling themselves by buying multiplats on PS3. Now, the general gamer population can be excused, since they won't know any better. But you're GAF. ;D

Free online and no disc swap is why I opted for the PS3 version. I don't regret it, but this does suck.

[Stantron]

Much appreciated, UnluckyKate. I will give that a shot with some buddies.

Also, aside from another premium veteran pack or premium spectre pack, I wouldn't mind a premium anti-armor/cryo/warp/etc ammo only pack.

[Raxus]

Well. I got my spike launcher and the geth plasma shotgun to ten. Two less gold items mucking up my odds for a Black Widow (at least I didn't have to wait to get some of the shittier golds as well.

[Dan Yo]

Have one infiltrator for cloack: it will be needed for objectives outside the room. I have it done with engies, infiltrators and even a Turian Sentinel that beat my score at the end. But no soldier, adept or vanguard. I always go Salarian Engineer because I'm very confortable with him and a set up that keep me 200% recharge rate. Power are more important than weapon because both Energy Drain and Incinerate are more powerful than any of my weapons. The trick is to chain overload / energy drain + tech burst the shit out of the wave of geth coming. Salarian Engineers shoud spam Decoy every 20 to 30 seconds to crowd control the flow and draw fire away. People should stay in the room. Some tend to go in the back (to snipe safely and avoid rumble from the chaos : it's okay. Some go of the right, outside : it's not okay because it's hard to get them is they die. Enemy very rarely spawning behind you. I don't say never because, once in a while (twice a match ?) I got flank by a geth. Did he spawn behind or just moved around ? No idea. Hard part are when Geth Prime really get into the room (two can be a problem) and start to flank. Other than that abuse cover, spam energy drain/overload/incinerate, refill in the back if needed, and don't forget that a pyro charging you is dangerous but if you're in cover, you'll grab him before he can really hurt you. It's really easy, really. Just stick together and unleash tech hell. Even for wave 11. Don't move out until it looks clear (between the last minute and the last 30 seconds) so you have time to clean a bit if the way isn't clear but not too soon to not get overrun.

You're talking about the room on the lower level back by the end corner of the map, or the one in the room with a stairway going up on the left and one going down on the right?

[enzo_gt]

You're talking about the room on the lower level back by the end corner of the map, or the one in the room with a stairway going up on the left and one going down on the right?

Both of those seem like prime ways to corner yourself into a gangbang IMO.

[rozay]

Both of those seem like prime ways to corner yourself into a gangbang IMO.

Nope, its the safest way to clear gold with a salarian engineer and an infiltrator on your team. Decoy is absolutely broken with geth.

[Dork Knight]

Nope, its the safest way to clear gold with a salarian engineer and an infiltrator on your team. Decoy is absolutely broken with geth.

I've done the decoy trick on Firebase White with Cerberus, too.

Would be hard to do with Reapers because or banshees and brutes.

[Jakfu]

Oh great another Operation! Oh wait im on PS3...

[Bisnic]

Free online and no disc swap is why I opted for the PS3 version. I don't regret it, but this does suck.

Then PC? Unless you hate the keyboard + mouse and/or have a terrible computer.

[DY_nasty]

Got up to the GPS X

I don't even like this gun.

[eek5]

Got up to the GPS X I don't even like this gun.

Seems like one of the most common gold guns. It was my first one to 10 as well (even before I had gotten other gold guns)

[PsychoWARD23]

Seems like one of the most common gold guns. It was my first one to 10 as well (even before I had gotten other gold guns)

Yeah, I'm at Rank 3 of it, and have very few gold guns.

[eek5]

At first I was mad because I was mainly playing infiltrator but the GPS is one of the best, if not the best, gun in the game right now imo

[Cheech]

I REALLY missed the jumbo equipment pack tonight. For the first time in weeks, I am shit out of Medi Gel. Not a single one. Ugh.

[DY_nasty]

Ran with this Quarian Engineer and... man

This turret is a lie and Cryo doesn't feel like its as good as it should be. I'm having a real hard time doing significant damage with her and all sets of shields laugh in my face.

[Kyari]

Personally I tend to spec the turret with a low cooldown to throw and forget, it makes a good distraction and it can sweep up things that need to be finished off but yeah.

[DY_nasty]

Personally I tend to spec the turret with a low cooldown to throw and forget, it makes a good distraction and it can sweep up things that need to be finished off but yeah.

I'm not really sure how to play with this class still. The turret is a somewhat inferior version of the combat drone in terms of survivability, damage output, and as a decoy (I love how the drone would actually follow enemies around). I like it for watching my ass and temporarily holding doors for me while I do work elsewhere, but it lacks the kick needed for that role. Its such a letdown when I turn around to see that the turret is locked in a bitter stalemate with one Cannibal.

Cryo Blast isn't bad. Its just.... I don't know. I like the movement reduction it provides. Just wish it would do something with Phantoms. I don't expect it to be Stasis, but I do want that movement reduction to kick in.

I haven't thrown on too many heavy weapon types yet in my runs with this build so far. Carnifex seems like the answer, but Phantoms... holy fuck, this class can't do shit against them.

[Diablohead]

Ran with this Quarian Engineer and... man This turret is a lie and Cryo doesn't feel like its as good as it should be. I'm having a real hard time doing significant damage with her and all sets of shields laugh in my face.

She's not the strongest but believe me you cado really well as support with an engineer, the turret is better then it looks on first glance, I will post about it more tomorrow it's late here.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I promoted my Sentinel, Engineer, and Infiltrator. Only the Vanguard is level 20, and I'm not trying that on Gold, even as host.

[Kyari]

Also, power bonuses increase flamethrower/rocket damage, but I'm not convinced the trade off of losing increased weapon damage is really worth it. Unless you really love Incinerate I guess.

[Mindlog]

Hypothetically. If I fired 3 cobras in a row and they all misfired... That would be pretty irritating.

[X-Frame]

Ran with this Quarian Engineer and... man This turret is a lie and Cryo doesn't feel like its as good as it should be. I'm having a real hard time doing significant damage with her and all sets of shields laugh in my face.

Check out this Quarian Engineer Guide which I used to spec mine to the "Defense Support" one.

[RS4-]

Hypothetically. If I fired 3 cobras in a row and they all misfired... That would be pretty irritating.

I've wasted 4 in a round once and it sucked. Didn't help that one of them just disappeared into mid air.

[Bisnic]

So... i went from Geth Plasma Shotgun II to IV tonight from 2 spectre packs... still no Carnifex or Asari Adept. And i see people with less than 100 N7 Rating with Carnifex over I.

Life is unfair. :(

[PsychoWARD23]

I REALLY missed the jumbo equipment pack tonight. For the first time in weeks, I am shit out of Medi Gel. Not a single one. Ugh.

Right as I was about to buy one they stopped it. Ugh. I still have a lot, but I need more.

So... i went from Geth Plasma Shotgun II to IV tonight from 2 spectre packs... still no Carnifex or Asari Adept. And i see people with less than 100 N7 Rating with Carnifex over I. Life is unfair. :(

I need an Asari Adept too, one of the few classes I still need, and the one I want most. I got it out of a Starter Pack in the beta, lol


And I got the Carnifex 1 today (N7 rating 160 something), honestly, I was disappointed. I prefer the Phalanx.