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[Valenti]

The Special Forces trailer is up.

It. Is. Glorious.

[GSR]

It does look pretty fun; hopefully I can get some good matches going when ME3 comes out. It'll be interesting to see exactly how they implement multiplayer results into singleplayer as well.

Also, The Art of Mass Effect showed off two new ME3 squadmates. However, their identities are serious spoilers (though the latter is apparently DLC, so s/he'll get announced sooner or later most likely), so don't look if you don't want to know. To be honest, I can't say I'm a fan of their designs, for reasons in the spoiler tags.

Spoiler

Squadmate one: EDI in a new body.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q625/chassan1/scan0001.jpg
I really don't see why EDI "needed" to be sexy.

Spoiler

Squadmate two: A prothean.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q625/chassan1/TheProthean.jpg
Concept art: http://i1167.photobu.../scan0001-1.jpg
I was under the impression the Protheans looked significantly different from the Collectors, but... apparently not?

Also, the MP trailer had a super-brief shot of squaddie number two above; they're on the left here. If you can identify them from this shot of their arm/shoulder/half of the back of the head alone, you are amazing and possibly psychic. But since I really doubt you can, take this as a tease.

Edited by GSR, Jan 27 2012 - 01:58 PM.

[Bundalings]

/)(^3^)(\

So awesome!

I really want to know what the species bonuses are. I heard a rumor that the drell can... jump far. Which is kind of weird but okay?

Edit: okay didn't see GSR's post.

Spoiler

I like EDI's hair. But you're right, she's a bit oversexified. But I guess that's kind of Mass Effect's thing.

I had heard the rumor about the Prothean before, but I thought it was rubbish... now I see that it is real and awesome. I remembered seeing people say it was connected to the Collector's Edition (and I thought they hadn't a reason to call it that this time ), so yay, I'm glad I managed to pre order it on 360 before it finished selling out at all GameStop's everywhere.

Edited by Bundalings, Jan 27 2012 - 02:09 PM.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Ya, I saw the video. Even more stoked than I was before.
I hope you can customize your powers as well. I originally wanted to be a turian infiltrator, but they don't have that (I don't care if you can be a turian sentinel with the widow, it's just not the same), so instead I was planning on being a quarian infiltrator, but I'm not sure if they're gonna have male quarians which is a really big downer for me since I want to be like Kal'Reegar, so because of this I'll probably end up being a salarian since playing on Virmire again made me remember how cool they are.

Also, "The art of mass effect" has been leaked online and reportedly has some big spoilers in it, so I wouldn't recommend looking for it. I did, however, manage to obtain the designs of the N7 Edition DLC Character and spoiler character.

SQUADMATE SPOILERS:

Spoiler

N7 edition dlc character/day one dlc

More designs

SPOILER CHARACTER
It's not a HUGE spoiler, but if you want to find out who it is by yourself, I would recommend not clicking.

And remember guys, even though these aren't story spoilers, please talk about them in spoilers.

EDIT: How did I not notice somebody had already posted this T_T

~U_K~

Edited by Ultimate_Kardas, Jan 27 2012 - 02:33 PM.

[Makaru]

I was planning on being a quarian infiltrator, but I'm not sure if they're gonna have male quarians which is a really big downer for me since I want to be like Kal'Reegar,

Eeeeeeveryone wants to be Adam Baldwin.

[Valenti]

Okay, I really like those spoilered squadmates:

Spoiler

EDI was unexpected.
Heard about the Prothean, but wasn't very stoked. Now that we have a visual, however...

Bring on ME3!

[HAZMAT]

Spoiler

I cannot stand EDI's design. It's terrible.
It also looks really unfitting in the ME universe.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Spoiler

I'm right there with ya Haz. I can't stand this look. I wish they had gone with something similar to the top right design but with a different lower body. Unfortunately, based on the small paragraph, it seems all they wanted to do was make her sexy. I realize they didn't want to make her look like an average mech, but the only reason I can think of that EDI would want this is to screw with Joker.

~U_K~

[GSR]

Spoiler

Well, if you read, EDI's body was once an infiltration unit disguised as a human, so it makes sense that they'd try and make it hot; boobs open doors.

[Bundalings]

Spoiler

Well, if you read, EDI's body was once an infiltration unit disguised as a human, so it makes sense that they'd try and make it hot; boobs open doors.

Spoiler

Exactly. I have faith they will adequately explain how she gets the body in the game. I would not be satisfied if the game opened and they were like, "Look guys, we upgraded the Normandy and repainted it. Also EDI has a body lol?"

I like the idea of holographic eyes, a pity they scrapped it.

You know, I like the way the hair looks, but I don't understand how it makes sense on her because she'd probably have skin and a wig if she were... normally functional as an infiltration unit.

Edit: Blargh, I wonder who I should import first. My Femshep who romanced Kaidan (Engineer), or my Manshep that romanced Tali (Vanguard). If you can't change faces at the start of your game (please don't do that to us, Bioware -also, give us the ability to view our Shep 360 while making him/her?) then definitely I'll import my Femshep, because while she isn't exactly a looker, my Manshep is hideous.

Well I guess I could import my Manshep Sentenel x Miranda (why did I do that? She's boring...) or my second Manshep Vanguard x Jack, but while both of them look fine, I'm less interested in Miranda and Jack than Tali and Kaidan...

Heh, all my characters made pretty much the same moral decisions. I guess I just enjoy being overall Paragon more... I did make use of most of the Renegade interrupts, because I have no problems fighting dirty - I just don't like being mean to other good guys. My Vanguard x Jack was more unique than the others, in that I recruited Morinth and killed Sidonis. Morinth is pretty evil, but I don't see her as much worse than her mother...


Edit2: What classes have you played as and which are your favorites?

ME1: Soldier, Engineerx2, Adept
Favorite: Eh, probably Adept. They're just so powerful. Being and Engineer was a lot of fun too, they could just make life miserable for your enemies, but weren't so good at outright killing them. I liked having a team of EngineerShep, Kaidan and Liara. That was the best.

ME2: Started Soldier and was bored/quit, Sentinel, Vanguardx2, Engineer
Engineer an outstanding favorite here. As fun as Charge is, Vanguard isn't as good on the higher difficulties (I normally play Hardcore or Insanity). Playing a Sentinel was just too easy, with the Tech Armor. Engineer's were a perfect balance of fun and challenge. The Tech Drone power sucks on your team mates with a thirty second cooldown, but on Shep it's just three seconds so it's one of the best powers in the game.


Edit3: lol more edits

Interesting note on the Multiplayer front, haven't seen anyone else talking about it.

Different species (and possibly genders, in the case of humans) get different powers, even playing as the same class.

For example, a human male infiltrator gets Sticky Grenade, Cryo Blast and Tactical Cloak, while the salarian Infiltrator gets Energy Drain, Proximity Mine and Tactical Cloak.

This information comes from the limited demo from a while back and the new multiplayer trailer.

The only other two sets revealed are:

Human male Sentinel: Warp, Throw, Tech Armor
Turian Sentinel: Warp, Overload, Tech Armor

Human male Vanguard: Pull, Shockwave, Biotic Charge
Drell Vanguard: Pull, Cluster Grenade, Biotic Charge

Edited by Bundalings, Jan 28 2012 - 03:48 AM.

[HAZMAT]

Are you sure you can't choose what powers you use? That would make more sense, seeing as they're pushing customizability.

[Bundalings]

The screenshots and trailer seem to heavily imply the powers are species locked. No way I can be 100% sure until the full game comes out, of course.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

I'm almost positive that we'll be able to customize our powers a bit. I've seen drell vanguards using nova, heck, in the trailer they even used nova, just not in their segment.

And so far, I've only had 2 playthroughs for ME1 (3 if you can't before my xbox got stolen), vanguard and infiltrator. I like infiltrator better of the two. I'm starting a soldier on insanity right now for 3 achievements (insanity, doing missions with Ashley, and 150 kills with the assault rifle).

For ME2 I've played only my vanguard and infiltrator, but infiltrator is by far my favorite. While the vanguard charge is very fun, being an infiltrator and one shotting enemies while invisible with the widow is just too much fun.

I play mostly on veteran just because I like to have fun, but not to have enemies be a complete pushover.

~U_K~

[Bundalings]

Yes, after a bit more snooping I have found some other evidence that we'll be able to choose our own powers. This is a very good thing. I wonder what will differentiate the species, then? Beyond the special movements they have, I mean. Which seem to be:
Drell: Something called "ninja jump" (?)
Human: Roll
Asari: Biotic dodge (looks very cool)
Krogan: Charge

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I watched my brother playing Infiltrator, didn't interest me much because I prefer killing stuff with powers over guns.

What's this Nova power do? I've seen people talk about it but I don't think I've seen it in action. I'm assuming it's a Biotic power... is that the new Vanguard power where they biotic ground-pound?

Edited by Bundalings, Jan 28 2012 - 03:52 PM.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Ya, it's a ground pound that sends enemies around you flying, but at the risk of depleting your shields. Vanguard only. It was featured on the latest Bioware pulse.

I will admit that biotic powers are very handy. Having Liara with my vanguard for battling Saren just made it way too easy. He didn't even get a chance to do anything since we just kept lifting him. In ME2, having pull field made husks seem just pathetic, especially since it recharges so fast.

~U_K~

[Bundalings]

Yeah, the difference between playing on Veteran and Hardcore is extreme. I was just playing Mass Effect 2 on Veteran with my level 30 Vanguard, and the suicide mission was laughable with an all-biotic squad (I took Morinth and Jack, mostly), because you could just lift and throw the Collectors all over the place. They never stood a chance.

But then on Hardcore EVERYTHING gets protection, so the difficulty more than doubles between the two difficulties... Husks are hilarious when you have pull/throw/shockwave and they don't have armor.

[Valenti]

But then on Hardcore EVERYTHING gets protection, so the difficulty more than doubles between the two difficulties... Husks are hilarious when you have pull/throw/shockwave and they don't have armor.

...The fun has been doubled?

[Xaeraz]

So, the humanoid races are confirmed for Multiplayer? What about Geth, Volus, Elcor, Hanar, etc. Or can we not play as those?

Because you have no idea how much I want to be an Elcor in hot pink.

Edited by Genuine Xaeraz, Jan 29 2012 - 03:13 AM.

[HAZMAT]

None of those have been mentioned.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Not to mention that volus have said themselves that they lack physical prowess and would rather trade with people for their services.

I would pay so much money for playable geth dlc. I don't care if I didn't like the other parts of the same DLC, I would gladly pay up for my chance to play as a geth infiltrator.

~U_K~

[Bundalings]

True, they haven't said anything, but when asked they usually say "We have some surprises. Also DLC."

I doubt we'll see anything new in the demo, however.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

The achievement list has been revealed. If you don't even like minor spoilers, I wouldn't go see it, but all of the story related ones are pretty vague.

And for anybody that somehow still despises multiplayer, you'll be glad to know that all the multiplayer achievements can also be completed in single player.

Example: Reach level 20 in multiplayer or level 60 in single player.

Also, I like that this time around there's an achievement for establishing a new relationship or rekindling an old one.

~U_K~

[GSR]

A lot of the achievements seem pretty pointless to me ("visit a shop"? Really?) but I'm playing on PC anyways, so I guess it doesn't really matter. A shame there looks to be no dialogue-related ones, but i guess that's to be expected with the option of turning dialogue choices off.

[DYLAN the SINKING STAR]

I know that mutliplayer is co-op but does anyone know if we can search for players to play with? None of my friends are getting the game.

[GSR]

If I'm not mistaken, you can play with random people online, not just your friends.

[DYLAN the SINKING STAR]

If I'm not mistaken, you can play with random people online, not just your friends.

Awesome, just that much more excited for the game now.

Everyone excited for the demo on Feb. 14?

[HAZMAT]

Everyone excited for the demo on Feb. 14?

Of course!
I'm gonna have to find time in my busy Skyrim schedule, though.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Here's some concept art of Jack for Mass Effect 3:

Spoiler

I think she looks much better. I do hope she isn't able to use the widow though. That weapon is for me and Legion only D=<

~U_K~

[Valenti]

That spoilered pic (and the text in it) is quite awesome.

[GSR]

Digging her new design; I hope she's a temporary squad member.

[Bundalings]

Spoiler

A teacher at Grissom Academy? Way to go, Jack. I'm guessing the design they went with is the one towards the bottom, as that looks render-y.

I never thought I'd say this, but after playing it, Jack is definitely my favorite love interest in the series. She has an interesting character arc.

actually a spoiler follows if you haven't read about any new characters

Spoiler

I am interested in Steve in ME3, however. For that purpose I'm playing through ME2 one last time before launch leaving my Shep blank in the way of romance.

[Xaeraz]

Holy...

Jack is much more attractive in that art than she ever was in ME2, if I say so myself.

'specially with that Widow.

[Bundalings]

> Visit Mass Effect forum
> Browse Kaidan topic
> See no fewer than five images of smexy models with Kaidan's head photoshopped on them
> See fanladies drooling
> Leave forever

[GSR]

Hi, welcome to the internet. I'll be your guide. To the left we have a live specimen of fangirlus hunkastacion, known for subsisting entirely on topless images of men who have no idea that at this very moment no less than four fifteen-to-twenty year olds are each writing slash fic of them. For your safety, please do not feed the exhibits with any reasonably handsome actor in a nerdy role, as this has been known to set off a feeding frenzy lasting as many as fifteen pages.

We used to have a kennel of fanboyus talimancun to the right, but after deliberation the remaining members of the species were isolated for the safety of the other exhibits.

Edited by GSR, Feb 07 2012 - 03:30 PM.

[Bundalings]

I'm used to seeing smexy fanarts/photos on the internet, it's just the marriage between them with a human body and a CG head was too creepy for me.

Thankfully the other character threads weren't so unsettling.

Edited by Bundalings, Feb 07 2012 - 03:37 PM.

[GSR]

I'm used to seeing smexy fanarts/photos on the internet, it's just the marriage between them with a human body and a CG head was too creepy for me.

Yeah, that's particularly... unfortunate.

Also, word just hit that (surprise surprise) there's going to be an ME3 tie-in game for iOS, "Mass Effect: Infiltrator". It's apparently a third-person shooter about rescuing hostages from Cerberus, and completing missions there increases your "Galactic Readiness" in ME3. (Which, I must say, I'm still not a big fan of.)

[Bundalings]

Lack of Android booooo.

[GSR]

And now there's word that the first DLC is available at GameStop for $10, titled "From Dust". This is almost certainly the CE character/mission, and in turn almost certainly

Spoiler

The Prothean.

They also apparently showed off a new trailer to the media today that we'll get to see sooner or later, titled "Take Back Earth", as well as an iPad app called "Mass Effect Datapad" you can somehow use to manage the main game.

Edited by GSR, Feb 07 2012 - 06:41 PM.

[Ultimate_Kardas]

Did you guys see the 4 new trailers?

They just made the wait so much worse. MULTIPLE IMAGES INBOUND!

My new background

Banshees don't seem to like Shepard... (censored for BZP)

Customizable lights =D

Multiplayer customization

We can upgrade their powers too!

THE MAKO!

Harvester husk

What's with the paragon/renegade bar?

Phantoms don't like femshep (it's a gif so let it load)

Also, here's some screens from the videos that might be considered spoilers, so spoiler tags just in case.

Spoiler

The geth have got a big ship. Hopefully your Shepard told the Quarians not to go to war.

Hey, get off the car!

Kai Leng!

~U_K~

[Valenti]

In the Integrated Storytelling trailer,

Spoiler

they're talking about an artifact. I wonder if it's the same artifact from the comic Mass Effect: Evolution, which gave the Illusive Man his cybernetic eyes?

Spoiler

And quite possibly partially indoctrinated him?

Why do I think so? Well...

In Evolution the artifact was stored inside a temple.

In the trailer, you see turian (a Council race) husks. The planet doesn't look like either Ilium or Tuchanka, so it's gotta be Palaven, especially if the Reapers are using local species as husks.

^ Yeah some heavy spoilers, even if they're only speculation at this point.

Edited by Valenti, Feb 09 2012 - 10:08 PM.