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Mass Effect: Andromeda |OT| Ryders on the Storm
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SchrodingerC
Member
Well, there's no turning back now. I have the PC deluxe edition pre-ordered and pre-loaded, waiting for Tuesday. Although previews haven't been stellar, I'm happy Mass Effect is back in some capacity.
I'm ready, whether the game is good, bad or just mediocre.
I'm ready, whether the game is good, bad or just mediocre.
AlexFlame116
Member
Is
Keri the Asari doctor that the blonde lady actress (sorry her name escapes me right now!) voices?
Also, it looks like
Cora
her not being gay
Does that have to be put under spoiler tags?
Rodney McKay
Member
Just spent about 30 minutes or so creating a Steam Controller configuration that I like. I wasn't sure if the hybrid xbox controller/mouse look worked well in this game, so I just went full keyboard and mouse with it.
Overall I think I got it to a point where I like it quite a bit. The keyboard bindings annoyingly don't let you have two functions on one button (like melee and using stuff being on the Y button), but the Steam controller lets you set buttons to do multiple functions if you press the button or if you hold it, so I was able to make it pretty much the same as a normal controller.
There are a few other little annoyances like not being able to bind which button switches tabs in the menus (I think it defaults to E, and I can't figure out how to change that) and I can't make dialog selections without using the mouse cursor (I can highlight the option I want to say, but I can't figure out what key it is to actually select it).
I still need to mess with the mouse sensitivity until I like it (haven't done combat with the config yet) but I think I might play the whole game with the Steam controller. I should check if the 360 controller with mouse look functionality works well in this game, since that might be the best option. I'm not a fan of the emulated mouse look in past games, but it has been a while since I used the Steam controller so maybe that's gotten better by now.
Overall I think I got it to a point where I like it quite a bit. The keyboard bindings annoyingly don't let you have two functions on one button (like melee and using stuff being on the Y button), but the Steam controller lets you set buttons to do multiple functions if you press the button or if you hold it, so I was able to make it pretty much the same as a normal controller.
There are a few other little annoyances like not being able to bind which button switches tabs in the menus (I think it defaults to E, and I can't figure out how to change that) and I can't make dialog selections without using the mouse cursor (I can highlight the option I want to say, but I can't figure out what key it is to actually select it).
I still need to mess with the mouse sensitivity until I like it (haven't done combat with the config yet) but I think I might play the whole game with the Steam controller. I should check if the 360 controller with mouse look functionality works well in this game, since that might be the best option. I'm not a fan of the emulated mouse look in past games, but it has been a while since I used the Steam controller so maybe that's gotten better by now.
No, at least I think so. Natalie Dormer voices Lexi T'Perro.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Soldier or Vanguard, that is the question...
You can do both.
AlexFlame116
Member
Dang it. Then who's Keri???
DeadlyParasite
Member
Yes, tumblr is up in arms over it. It all seems kind of petty. Disliking it is one thing, saying BioWare has some sort of agenda though is ridiculous.
I mean if this isn't an admission you're talking out of your ass considering its posted right after somebody saying they actually liked it...
But being full of shit seems to be a pattern eh?
SchrodingerC
Member
Controversy? What's the deal, exactly?
Ryzaki009
Member
Yep it's either too much from one side or not enough from another.
Oh well. *shrug*
I'm good as long as I get two options.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
And before anyone pines their hope of romancing a character voiced by Natalie Dormer, no you cannot romance Lexi.
No,
I specifically said that she's a documentary film maker 
. The doctor is another character and she's probably not romanceable.
. The doctor is another character and she's probably not romanceable.EDIT: Regarding the spoiler tags: No idea but better safe than sorry
.2 more hours I think
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Gonna say 83. Made up numbers on the internet are always that 83% of the time.
AlexFlame116
Member
Eh it's not a big deal. At least, I hope it doesn't become a big deal. Some people are complaining that
she's not gay is either being regressive/offensive or that all straight women have short hair cause of Cassandra and such.
Yeah I figured that out. Oh well, at least it isn't Bethany situation.
Yeah I was secretly hoping you goofed up at that haha! My bad.No,I specifically said that she's a documentary film maker
EDIT: Regarding the spoiler tags: No idea but better safe than sorry
3am EST/12am PST
diamondstar
Member
It's been a long time so I can't really compare much to ME3. I will just say that this game can get very tough because the enemy likes to flank. Not to mention the cloaks, shields and armor that can take some time to defeat. It could be because we are all early in the progression, but a lot of matches had trouble making it to extraction.
One of the few complaints I have regarding the design is the levels being claustrophobic. It's real easy to get stuck in tough situations when the enemies bare down on you.
Overall it was crazy addicting because of the awesome gameplay, loot and leveling.
Dre_G_Writer
Member
SolicitorPirate
Member
I've seen a few queer people voice frustrations that a bunch of recent BioWare games have had very queer coded women all be straight.
Being neither queer nor a woman, I don't really have the personal experience or viewpoint to comment, but I've seen that opinion often enough to believe there is validity behind it
GameAddict411
Member
I expect the metacritic to not be higher handsome 85. Probably 77-82.
Ha that is stretching to the max. I hope that it blows over.
There seems to be a decent amount of options for people of both straight and gay orientation.
AlexFlame116
Member
Yeah this and Twitter. It's really weird.
Yeah it's pretty in my opinion but what do I know? I just hope it doesn't get as bad as the animation issue.
serenewarfare
Banned
The trial stops you pretty early on in the story, so it's impossible to say.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
BioWare just shot themselves in the foot
Banderdash
Member
I'm in Australia, I've figured out how to route my xboxs internet through a vpn... is there a way to unlock the game earlier than the 23rd?
I know it's possible on PC with Origin... is it possible on Xbox?
I know it's possible on PC with Origin... is it possible on Xbox?
Garrett Hawke
Member
I don't know, your starting human companions in Mass Effect have never been gay. I don't think that's a coincidence.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
You can buy it from the Hong Kong Store but that costs extra to buy HKD gift cards from play asia
Weren't both Kaiden and Ashley bi?
Which platform are you using? Pre-load has been up, but it may be tricky to find on PS4.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Nope. Kaidan is available as an m/m romance in ME3 but he is knocked out after the first story mission and you don't get him back for a while. Ashley is straight.
Oh weird. Thought they were.
KINGofCRA5H
Member
Should be live for all platforms
EGOMON
Member
PS4
is there a way to force it?
AlexFlame116
Member
Hmm...I miss Ashley. Even though she was kind of racist against aliens.
Tali is still best girl though.
Banderdash
Member
But if I've already bought it I'm shit outa luck... right?
AFter getting off to a rocky start I'm enjoying it. Still early on but I just like the idea of being a "pathfinder". That's where Dragon age inquisition kinda lost me. I wasn't drawn into the fantasy medieval setting
I do wish it were a little less steril on the nexus thoUgh. Like I want full blown Star Trek DS9
I do wish it were a little less steril on the nexus thoUgh. Like I want full blown Star Trek DS9
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Yes unlock is tied to the store you bought it in
Garrett Hawke
Member
"Kind of" :lol
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
In my latest playthrough I decided to kill her in ME2 just to see what happens. Actually altered my save to have her die.