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Harps · 12-03-2012, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Jester252

Level 5 m8 ar with a bounes of 200% on power cooldown. My throw recharges in less then a second would love to map it to my fire button

Haven't played the game yet but can you not map powers? Annoying if they've removed that

TheFullDuck · 12-03-2012, 20:18

Minor romance spoilers
Spoiler: Tali & Garus <3

Josey Wales · 12-03-2012, 22:07

I just started playing tonight but I think the introduction of the quick save by pressing Select is an excellent idea. More console games need to implement this.

sheehy83 · 12-03-2012, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Josey Wales

I just started playing tonight but I think the introduction of the quick save by pressing Select is an excellent idea. More console games need to implement this.

Didnt even know about that!

YouSavedMyLife · 12-03-2012, 23:47

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Originally Posted by sheehy83

Man I'm mad to have a look at that Mass Effect 3 Ending thread!!

What weapon(s) is everyone using? I'm mostly using a level 5 M8 AR. I heard you have to play through the game a 2nd time to get it to level 10. Would love a Widow 1 but 250,000 is a bit out of my budget at the moment.. I'm finding it a bit easy on 'Normal' although i'm sure there will be enough of a challenge when I attempt my Insanity run.

Im using a Graal Spike Thrower. Its the Krogan Shotgun and its overpowered as hell. I upgraded it last night and it has the same damage as the Claymore shotgun but you dont have to reload after every shell. Plus it has insane accuracy so im attacking using it as you wouldnt use a shotgun and hitting people from really far away and still doing a heck of alot of DMG. Plus its got a really nice sound like the shotgun from No Country For Oldmen. If i biotic charge someone it doesnt matter if they have sheild/armour or not i one shot them with this Shotgun. Starting to find it abit easy tbh. I try to keep the Shotgun use to a minimum

Im playing a Vanguard on Insanity as apparently Vanguard was the hardest class to play in ME2 on Insanity. Im gonna do another play through when im done with this one on a new char, anyone got any ideas on what the most difficult class to play would be?

**johnny_ultimate** · 12-03-2012, 23:58

Jeez, that ending thread is like a big red 'DO NOT PUSH THIS' button

Only around seven hours in but thoroughly enjoying it still. Great to see so Spoiler: many cameos, even if it's a shame more of them aren't squad-mates. Genuine epic feel to it - kind of what Halo 3 wanted to be but only occasionally made it. Still, feel a lot of the kind of 'errand boy' sidequests do detract from the general sense of urgency. A small complaint in an otherwise very impressive game.

Healium · 13-03-2012, 00:47

So, for those who've finished, how much does the MP affect the ending? I'm about to start the final mission - my military strength bar is maxed, but Galactic Readiness is stuck at 60% because I haven't played co-op. Might save now, continue on, and if it vastly affects the ending, I can go back to my save. I NEED to finish this game before I see a massive spoiler

BlitzKrieg · 13-03-2012, 00:50

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Originally Posted by Healium

So, for those who've finished, how much does the MP affect the ending? I'm about to start the final mission - my military strength bar is maxed, but Galactic Readiness is stuck at 60% because I haven't played co-op. Might save now, continue on, and if it vastly affects the ending, I can go back to my save. I NEED to finish this game before I see a massive spoiler

I thought I got a truncated ending but when I compared with youtube I got the full perfect ending and I didnt go online at all.

If your army resources bar is full then you should be able to get the perfect ending no bother.

It also helps if you are using a shepherd you have carried from at least ME2 as that automatically unlocks the plus ending first time through

TheFullDuck · 13-03-2012, 01:07

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Originally Posted by Healium

So, for those who've finished, how much does the MP affect the ending? I'm about to start the final mission - my military strength bar is maxed, but Galactic Readiness is stuck at 60% because I haven't played co-op. Might save now, continue on, and if it vastly affects the ending, I can go back to my save. I NEED to finish this game before I see a massive spoiler

I had a total strength of about 3800 and got "perfect" ending, if you're a bit of an achievement whore though you'll need 4000 minimum to get the 'master and commander' achievement.

Zillah · 13-03-2012, 01:59

Vanguard in multiplayer is basically the best thing ever.

maximoose · 13-03-2012, 08:56

I started the game on Friday, did the first couple of missions thrown at you then thought I'd have a go at the multiplayer and just get it out of the way early.

I have to say I'm quite enjoying it

**FutureGuy** · 13-03-2012, 10:51

I was going to write a detailed review of the game after 20 hours, covering my personal opinions, where I feel it does well, and how it compares to other games. However, I decided to keep it short...

"I'm Commander Shepard and this is my second most favourite Mass Effect game on the Citadel."

Deano7788 · 13-03-2012, 11:35

Apparently, a multiplayer DLc pack has been spotted that has the Geth and Batarians as playable races, as well as new Krogan and Asari classes.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...er-dlc-spotted

**Shiminay** · 13-03-2012, 15:06

I haven't been able to play and that's annoying. Maybe someone here can help...

I don't currently have a DVD drive in my PC because I needed it for another machine. Figured I could just drop in the CD key into Origin and it'd go and download it. However, Origin doesn't seem to think this is a valid key. Do I need to install form disk for the key to work?

Venom · 13-03-2012, 15:36

Anyone else thing ME3 is getting way more praise in the media than it really deserves? I don't mean the crap ending or the over the top review scores we all know are paid for but more the fact its not a very polished game for a big AAA title.

The graphics are fine but nothing amazing.

The gameplay is not only more linear than ME 1&2 but also alot simpler which after ME2 I didn't think they could dumb down any more.

The character animations (Shepard running) and lip synching are worse than ME2.

Even going by metacritic PC user reviews you can see there is something rotten going on

ME1
Critics 89
User 8.5

ME2
Critics 94
Users 8.6

ME3
Critics 93
Users 3.5

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12-03-2012, 20:18	#1472
TheFullDuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: dublin Posts: 433 Adverts \| Friends	Minor romance spoilers Spoiler: Tali & Garus <3

12-03-2012, 22:07	#1473
Josey Wales Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,178 Adverts \| Friends	I just started playing tonight but I think the introduction of the quick save by pressing Select is an excellent idea. More console games need to implement this.

12-03-2012, 23:58	#1476
johnny_ultimate Production Model EVA-02 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: It's the killer. Do not die. Posts: 16,034 Adverts \| Friends Mod: PlayStation, Films	Jeez, that ending thread is like a big red 'DO NOT PUSH THIS' button Only around seven hours in but thoroughly enjoying it still. Great to see so Spoiler: many cameos, even if it's a shame more of them aren't squad-mates. Genuine epic feel to it - kind of what Halo 3 wanted to be but only occasionally made it. Still, feel a lot of the kind of 'errand boy' sidequests do detract from the general sense of urgency. A small complaint in an otherwise very impressive game.

13-03-2012, 00:47	#1477
Healium Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,494 Adverts \| Friends	So, for those who've finished, how much does the MP affect the ending? I'm about to start the final mission - my military strength bar is maxed, but Galactic Readiness is stuck at 60% because I haven't played co-op. Might save now, continue on, and if it vastly affects the ending, I can go back to my save. I NEED to finish this game before I see a massive spoiler

13-03-2012, 01:59	#1480
Zillah Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,572 Adverts \| Friends	Vanguard in multiplayer is basically the best thing ever.

13-03-2012, 08:56	#1481
maximoose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,515 Adverts \| Friends	I started the game on Friday, did the first couple of missions thrown at you then thought I'd have a go at the multiplayer and just get it out of the way early. I have to say I'm quite enjoying it

13-03-2012, 10:51	#1482
FutureGuy Category Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Limerick, Ireland Posts: 7,305 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Fantasy Sports Arena, Xbox, Games, Games Mods	I was going to write a detailed review of the game after 20 hours, covering my personal opinions, where I feel it does well, and how it compares to other games. However, I decided to keep it short... "I'm Commander Shepard and this is my second most favourite Mass Effect game on the Citadel."

13-03-2012, 11:35	#1483
Deano7788 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Limerick Posts: 1,126 Adverts \| Friends	Apparently, a multiplayer DLc pack has been spotted that has the Geth and Batarians as playable races, as well as new Krogan and Asari classes. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...er-dlc-spotted

13-03-2012, 15:06	#1484
Shiminay Moderator Join Date: Feb 1998 Location: At the Gate! Posts: 17,085 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Comeonbanus, Dark & Deviant, The Nocturnal Forum	I haven't been able to play and that's annoying. Maybe someone here can help... I don't currently have a DVD drive in my PC because I needed it for another machine. Figured I could just drop in the CD key into Origin and it'd go and download it. However, Origin doesn't seem to think this is a valid key. Do I need to install form disk for the key to work?

13-03-2012, 15:36	#1485
Venom Registered User Join Date: Feb 1998 Posts: 4,145 Adverts \| Friends	Anyone else thing ME3 is getting way more praise in the media than it really deserves? I don't mean the crap ending or the over the top review scores we all know are paid for but more the fact its not a very polished game for a big AAA title. The graphics are fine but nothing amazing. The gameplay is not only more linear than ME 1&2 but also alot simpler which after ME2 I didn't think they could dumb down any more. The character animations (Shepard running) and lip synching are worse than ME2. Even going by metacritic PC user reviews you can see there is something rotten going on ME1 Critics 89 User 8.5 ME2 Critics 94 Users 8.6 ME3 Critics 93 Users 3.5