[subversus]

Quick thoughts: I thought I would hate this game but I'm having a ton of fun. I find it to be aesthetically extremely pleasing and the art direction is the best in the trilogy. Definitely has lots of throwback to ME1 more than ME2 in that regard. Music is incredible, combat is very fast and fluid compared to ME2, endless running is a huge plus. I dunno, you guys. Lots of bitching in here for what is a pretty solid game. Don't even care about the ending as I already had it spoiled, and I've already accepted that ME games are equal parts great sci-fi and awful Bioware writing. The game is just a lot of fun. 4/5.

yeah, art is the best, music is good, combat is nice (try MP btw), but writing and quest design + lack of exploration and sidequests are definitely worse comparing to the previous games. But it has its moments which are pretty strong. Genophage mission was outstanding for me.

[ctrayne]

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[HK-47]

ME1 actually had to moving to different locations. There is nothing like Noveria or Virmire in terms of level progression or variety in 3.

[subversus]

Yeah, exploration was lacking, but I don't recall ME1 having much deeper level design. ME3 felt about on par with ME2 in that regard.

ME1 actually had to moving to different locations. There is nothing like Noveria or Virmire in terms of level progression or variety in 3.

Even in ME2 I could "explore" the area sometimes. It was minimal but it was there. For example these two guys who were robbing the flat in the plague district. Also the human couple in the same distict. ME3 feels incredibly constricted even comparing to ME2. If you go somewhere other than Citadel you are holding a gun, i.e. you can expect only shooting and nothing else. They ditched holstering for the reason.

I want to like ME3. I really, really want to. But I can't. And this is like the first time in my life I'm angry about an entertainment product and that is ridiculous but whatever.

May be I'll be able to look past its flaws some day.

[Blake'sGrave]

My first playthrough had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, but by the time I got to the end and looked back at everything it just dawned on me that it's a fundamentally flawed game. I think Bioware constricted themselves by making the ME series trilogy, they tried to cram SO much important story stuff into ME3 and it buckled under the pressure, resulting in the lack of exploration and rushed ending.

There were some genuinely great moments along the way though.

[Bornstellar]

About 33 percent. You're better off playing it once a month if you're going to go that slow. Edit:I'm not saying the game is short, it's not, but people experienced with the series can navigate it pretty quickly. Listening to dialogue is a good deal of it.

Already?! Shoot. Welp, more multiplayer then.

[subversus]

My first playthrough had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, but by the time I got to the end and looked back at everything it just dawned on me that it's a fundamentally flawed game. I think Bioware constricted themselves by making the ME series trilogy, they tried to cram SO much important story stuff into ME3 and it buckled under the pressure, resulting in the lack of exploration and rushed ending. There were some genuinely great moments along the way though.

yep, feels like that.

[rozay]

My first playthrough had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, but by the time I got to the end and looked back at everything it just dawned on me that it's a fundamentally flawed game. I think Bioware constricted themselves by making the ME series trilogy, they tried to cram SO much important story stuff into ME3 and it buckled under the pressure, resulting in the lack of exploration and rushed ending. There were some genuinely great moments along the way though.

I feel the same way. New game plus makes these flaws painfully apparent.

Can't love this game the same way I loved ME2 and even ME1. It's unfortunate that my gameplay feedback will only have 1 play through of SP and far too many hours of MP, not the kind of message I want to send to EA!

[subversus]

It's unfortunate that my gameplay feedback will only have 1 play through of SP and far too many hours of MP, not the kind of message I want to send to EA!

lol, never thought about it this way. I'm in the same boat with the ratio.

[Karl2177]

There was an update to the iOS Datapad app yesterday. Anyone know what was updated?

[Kung Fu Grip]

Why does it take a mathematical formula to keep your team alive in mass effect 2?

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/5855452

I just beat it last night and half my team died. Garrus, that doctor, and thane. Is it worth playing the last mission over to save everyone? Does my actions carry over to ME3?

[Arjen]

Why does it take a mathematical formula to keep your team alive in mass effect 2? http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/5855452 I just beat it last night and half my team died. Garrus, that doctor, and thane. Is it worth playing the last mission over to save everyone? Does my actions carry over to ME3?

If you have everyone loyal and a decent brain it's really easy to keep everyone alive.

[Kung Fu Grip]

Does it carry over to ME3? If not i see no point in doing it again.

[Gui_PT]

Does it carry over to ME3? If not i see no point in doing it again.

Well if some of those characters died in ME2, they can't show up in ME3, can they?

[Veezy]

Does it carry over to ME3? If not i see no point in doing it again.

Well, if somebody is dead, then they are not in ME3. There are several specifics, the mass effect wiki covers it, but there is an effect. Most people have a replacement if they died in ME2, but it's not the same impact as when the real character is there.

[Bisnic]

Why does it take a mathematical formula to keep your team alive in mass effect 2? http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/5855452 I just beat it last night and half my team died. Garrus, that doctor, and thane. Is it worth playing the last mission over to save everyone? Does my actions carry over to ME3?

You lost the 3 best guys of ME2. Shame on you!

You will miss a lot of dialogues if Garrus is dead in ME3, might want to redo it with him alive at least.

[rozay]

Does it carry over to ME3? If not i see no point in doing it again.

Garrus is a squadmate and if he's not alive you don't have a replacement. The number of squadmates in the game is substantially less than ME2, so I'd recommend keeping him alive at the very least. If by "the doctor" you mean Mordin, I liked his part in ME3 though I've heard the character that replaces him is pretty well written.

Everyone has a role in the game but some are incredibly minor.

[Kung Fu Grip]

I was talking about Dr. Karin Chakwas. I didn't send someone to walk her back to the ship.

I guess i'll do it over again. I saved right before going into the relay. But according to that link i posted, some of my team is going to die anyway as i did a couple missions before.

[Blue Ninja]

I was talking about Dr. Karin Chakwas. I didn't send someone to walk her back to the ship. I guess i'll do it over again. I saved right before going into the relay. But according to that link i posted, some of my team is going to die anyway as i did a couple missions before.

You'll lose some of your crewmates, but no squad members. Send someone loyal (preferably Mordin or Jacob) with Chakwas and they should both be fine, too. Send a loyal Tali/Legion into the vents, pick a loyal Garrus or Miranda as squad leader both times, and be sure to leave two of Garrus, Grunt and Zaeed behind when they're 'holding the line'. That way, you should get 'em all out fine.

Except, of course, if they're not loyal. Chances are someone will still die then.

[Kung Fu Grip]

You'll lose some of your crewmates, but no squad members. Send someone loyal (preferably Mordin or Jacob) with Chakwas and they should both be fine, too. Send a loyal Tali/Legion into the vents, pick a loyal Garrus or Miranda as squad leader both times, and be sure to leave two of Garrus, Grunt and Zaeed behind when they're 'holding the line'. That way, you should get 'em all out fine. Except, of course, if they're not loyal. Chances are someone will still die then.

Zaeed is not loyal. I have no idea why, i did all his missions. But he didn't die the the first time through.

[Blue Ninja]

Zaeed is not loyal. I have no idea why, i did all his missions. But he didn't die the the first time through.

Just don't give him a specific task, and he should be fine.

[subversus]

Zaeed is not loyal. I have no idea why, i did all his missions. But he didn't die the the first time through.

that is because you didn't give him what he wanted.

[Kung Fu Grip]

I sent tali through the vents and she still died. :/

that is because you didn't give him what he wanted.

And whats that?

[rozay]

I sent tali through the vents and she still died. :/ And whats that?

If you took the path to save the workers over killing Vido, you didn't give him what he wants.

[subversus]

And whats that?

revenge...

[Kung Fu Grip]

Miranda is not loyal because i took jacks side when she was arguing with her. Thats why tali still dies.

Is there a way to gain her loyalty again?

Edit- Maby i can choose Garrus instead?

If you took the path to save the workers over killing Vido, you didn't give him what he wants.

Yep. I saved the workers. Oh, well.

[Kung Fu Grip]

Just don't give him a specific task, and he should be fine.

well what exactly should i do? l took him and tali with me to the final battle and he died.

[Sai]

Is there a way to gain her loyalty again?

You can speak to her again afterwards, and with another Paragon dialogue option(not as high, you might be able to use it), convince her that you were just trying to shut Jack up, basically.

You lose out on any chance of a romantic relationship with her though.

Yep. I saved the workers. Oh, well.

You can still gain his loyalty if your Paragon score is high enough. I'm guessing it wasn't, based on your outcome of Miranda and Jack's conflict.

[PastorOfMuppets]

Why does it take a mathematical formula to keep your team alive in mass effect 2? http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/5855452 I just beat it last night and half my team died. Garrus, that doctor, and thane. Is it worth playing the last mission over to save everyone? Does my actions carry over to ME3?

Depending on your class, Garrus can be a pretty important squadmate in ME3 because for the majority of ME3, he's the only squadmate who is durable and has the ability to deal with enemy shields so it might be worthwhile to save him from a pure power gaming standpoint. Roleplaying wise, Garrus is one of the best characters in the entire series IMO so I would save him every time.

Every squadmate that was introduced in Mass Effect 2 is relegated to a minor cameo in Mass Effect 3 so you can let them live and die at your own discretion. The one exception is Mordin but the NPC that replaces him is actually interesting on his own. If Thane died in Mass Effect 2, you'll be saved from watching one of the most illogical cut scene (next to the ending) in Mass Effect 3.

[Bisnic]

If you took the path to save the workers over killing Vido, you didn't give him what he wants.

You can still get Zaeed loyalty AND save the workers. But you need good Paragon points so you can tell him to shut the fuck up and deal with it.

edit: hours late. I'm stupid.

[The Broken Ska Record]

Every squadmate that was introduced in Mass Effect 2 is relegated to a minor cameo in Mass Effect 3 so you can let them live and die at your own discretion. The one exception is Mordin but the NPC that replaces him is actually interesting on his own. If Thane died in Mass Effect 2, you'll be saved from watching one of the most illogical cut scene (next to the ending) in Mass Effect 3.

What cutscene replaces that one you're talking about? The one with Thane.

[HK-47]

What cutscene replaces that one you're talking about? The one with Thane.

An illogical cutscene with Kirahhe if you saved him.

[The Broken Ska Record]

Most illogical!

[utsavinheaven]

Why does it take a mathematical formula to keep your team alive in mass effect 2? http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/5855452 I just beat it last night and half my team died. Garrus, that doctor, and thane. Is it worth playing the last mission over to save everyone? Does my actions carry over to ME3?

Save all teams mates at all cost,even the dlc squde mates n ppl(project overload for exmaple) add to your readiness score in me3.

some teammates allow you make choices in the story,which is other wise blocked and can cause a huge damage to your rediness score.
won't spoil who does what but ya keep them alive.

you can gain both miranda's n jack's loyalty .
chk gamefaq or ign walkthru to find out the steps that need to be done.
i think u need to do miranda's loyalty first,then jacks and then break thier fight using a trigger event.

[Kung Fu Grip]

Im not playing the game again just to gain loyalty.

I kept everyone alive except zaeed. Don't know why he died.

[hateradio]

He wasn't loyal.

If you use the PC, you can edit the file to get him back.

[utsavinheaven]

Im not playing the game again just to gain loyalty. I kept everyone alive except zaeed. Don't know why he died.

i d/l his dlc post collector base,so no scope of him dying.

[Laughing Banana]

Guys, a question for the Xbox360 version.

Is there any *way* of erasing list of imported characters from the mass effect importer? For example ME2 importers recognizes a bunch of characters I don't intend to play anymore when scanning for imports from ME1. I want to delete them to avoid cluttering.

Deleting the files from HDD does not help.

[Sai]

Guys, a question for the Xbox360 version. Is there any *way* of erasing list of imported characters from the mass effect importer? For example ME2 importers recognizes a bunch of characters I don't intend to play anymore when scanning for imports from ME1. I want to delete them to avoid cluttering. Deleting the files from HDD does not help.

How to Erase ME1 Career Completion Saves (XBox 360)

Need to get around to doing that myself, actually. >_>

[Sai]

So, I decided to try out Shepard as a Vanguard. Didn't like it as much as everybody else in ME2, but ME3's multiplayer made me warm up to it quite a bit. All the biotic explosions you can zip around the battlefield detonating with Charge 'n Nova... It's delicious~

Extra awesome with Javik's Dark Channel. Detonate the first guy with Charge, the next guy the effect transfers too with Nova... XD

Edited an imported save to switch my Virmire survivor to Kaiden—who has been as dull as a 2x4 thus far—and my romantic interest to Liara. Just wanted to see what Kaiden had to offer, and unlock his bonus powers the normal way.

[Narpas Sword0]

I am at 5908 war assets. Assuming my Galactic readiness is 100%, am I set for the best ending? I'm basically asking if I can skip all the stupid fetch quests from this point forward witout negative consequences. I just finished priority rannoch

[Mitsurux]

I remember reading in a thread (not sure if it was this ME3 one or another one) about some people complaining that the game (360 version) would freeze at the title screen while the game was going the various checks (Save game, download content, etc.) was there ever a resolution or explanation as to what was causing it.

As just last night my game is now experiencing this issue as well.

Mind you the system is not frozen, guide button works etc. But the game hangs at "Checking dowladable content", the various options like resume game, load ect. are visibile but you cannon select them or move the slection line down.

Already cleared the cache, but had no effect...

[Blue Ninja]

I am at 5908 war assets. Assuming my Galactic readiness is 100%, am I set for the best ending? I'm basically asking if I can skip all the stupid fetch quests from this point forward witout negative consequences. I just finished priority rannoch

Yeah. Just keep that galactic readiness at 100% and you'll be fine.

You'll weep bitter tears of blood, but you'll be fine.

[Bornstellar]

Just finished the Missing Scouts mission. :0

Loved the whole vibe of the mission and I *almost* let some big man tears loose when I thought Grunt was a goner.

Wasn't feeling it before, but now the game just got gud. Hopefully the missions just get better.

[utsavinheaven]

Just finished the Missing Scouts mission. :0 Loved the whole vibe of the mission and I *almost* let some big man tears loose when I thought Grunt was a goner. Wasn't feeling it before, but now the game just got gud. Hopefully the missions just get better.

plenty of good moments there,as for the ending will leave u to decide it.

[Mitsurux]

Furhter info regarding my ME3 game issue:

If i use a Non-Live gamer tag/profile... there is no problem

If i Unhook my 360 from the internet and sign in with my Live profile.... there is no problem.


Turned the in game setting to no auto login but had no effect.

I went to the bioware baords.. and people were experienceing "Black sreeen" and "Unable to login to EA server" errors... but only say a few with the issue i had...

Odd really

[rozay]

I remember reading in a thread (not sure if it was this ME3 one or another one) about some people complaining that the game (360 version) would freeze at the title screen while the game was going the various checks (Save game, download content, etc.) was there ever a resolution or explanation as to what was causing it. As just last night my game is now experiencing this issue as well. Mind you the system is not frozen, guide button works etc. But the game hangs at "Checking dowladable content", the various options like resume game, load ect. are visibile but you cannon select them or move the slection line down. Already cleared the cache, but had no effect...

The issue most people had was different, the xbox actually hard locked and even the guide didn't work.

Do you have the N7 Warfare pack DLC by any chance?

[Mitsurux]

The issue most people had was different, the xbox actually hard locked and even the guide didn't work. Do you have the N7 Warfare pack DLC by any chance?

No i don't, I never activated the games online pass with Origin/EA, just playing single player.

I have the "From Ashes" DLC, and a Gun DLC bonus item

(the 4mb title update etc.)

[LosDaddie]

Can you purchase weapon mods if you missed them on a mission?

[Arjen]

Can you purchase weapon mods if you missed them on a mission?

Yes, at the spectre terminal.