Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:24 am
That article makes some good points, and also some slightly less sturdy ones that seem to be partially motivated by a simple incandescent ire for the ending in general — an attempt to leave no trace of greenery unscorched. I feel the one I posted above does the same, but the other way round; seems there's little middle ground as of yet. Nevertheless, I quite like PA's direct reply to the Gamefront article, in its simplicity and scattered use of explicit language: http://penny-arcade.com/2012/03/14/mass-effect-3-ending-spoiler-warning
My own feelings on the subject aren't so well defined yet; I'm trying to suss out what Bioware was trying to do with the ending — clearly they didn't just come in to work one day with their brains on back-to-front. I guess I'll find out if / when they issue a public statement on the matter.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:10 pm
I don't know if this will cheer up people from the comotion of the *ending* but I came up with an intresting funny (personaly). Anywho, I'm watching Tar as he was playing his Krogan character, rushing in head first killing everything he slams or headbutts into submission. At one point, he faced an Assualt Trooper (or some other enemy that wasen't an atlas or had a sheld) headbutted him and quickly shot him. I said: "Headshot!" Tar didn't get it at first but when I explained himself and I laughed. Then I said: "That would be a Krogans idea of a headshot." You lot may not find this hillarious but it certainly made my day all the more better. ^^'
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:20 pm
Discovered today that drell are USELESS vanguards if you're up against the reapers. You're fast, but you're unforgivably delicate.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:05 am
Geth should be playable in Multiplayer....
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:23 pm
Well, I intend on getting the Commendation pack today from the in game event, meaning that we need to beat the reapers on a silver difficulty or higher. If we do it, we get a random N7 weapon, which I hear are pretty overpowered.
Anyone is welcome to join me.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:12 pm
Ah, I was worried that had expired already — what's the time limit on this event?
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:04 pm
Ends Monday, I believe. So today is pretty much our last chance.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:53 pm
Is the N7 weapons the best things you can get? Also I didn't even know about this event in the first place. :/
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:42 pm
N7 weapons are supposedly one of the most powerful sets of weapons in the game, and by beating the reapers on silver or higher in multiplayer, you will get a pack that contains a random N7 weapon, which will be the only one you will get.
Meaning if I get the sniper rifle. I'm going to go and burn down EA headquaters.
Details in this article: http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/03/16/mass-effect-3-multiplayer-data-released-weekend-event-awards-unique-item-pack-for-reaper-genocide/
Delta and I have already done it, but I'll be available to help anyone else out today if they need it. Origin ID is "GreyMort"
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:37 pm
Nah... I'm happy as it is. It's just a game... Though, if BioWare doesn't fix the ending I'll personally fly over the atlantic just to punch EA's director in the face. And probably some other people on the way there.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:32 am
Just saw the ending.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:36 am
Drew wrote:
Just saw the ending.
^^ My reaction
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:40 pm
Who's up for Operation: Raptor?!
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:49 pm
So the time window for that is open then?
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:09 pm
Is that challenge still up or has it ended?
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:16 pm
I did a quick Google and, according to the PC Gamer article, it runs from 5pm PST on Friday until 5am PST Monday.
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:19 pm
Ah brilliant cause I still want to do that challenge before it ended. Thank you for the information.
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So far I only appear to have the Victory Pack, though I definitely promoted two of my classes over the weekend — for now I'll hold onto the hope that the Commendation Packs are not all being distributed simultaneously.
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Also two new maps and 3 new weapons, but hey. Who cares about that? Too busy with my Krogan Vanguard
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Subject: Re: Mass Effect 3 Discussion! Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:02 pm
Just found out too! Sweeeeet... Okay, BioWare. I forgive you for crappy ending. You give us new maps and stuff just a month(? ) after release? Sweeeeeet...
Edit:
Okay... So who is wants to try this out with me? Origin name: IsaacNexus. If not I'll piggyback Del. Mohahahaha!