Mass Effect Trilogy remastered

Zero-Cool · 14-05-2021 7:41am

Just checked stock levels in Limerick if anyone is buying physical copies. Smyths have loads for 65. Both Argos and Gamestop have none, very strange.

Markitron · 14-05-2021 10:04am

Anyone know how long it takes for Smyths to have an order ready for collection after order confirmation? I remember before the lockdown it was within minutes but I have been waiting a while already

wes · 14-05-2021 11:20am

Had a quick go at Mass Effect 1, and the gun play feels a lot better than what I remember on the 360.

The graphics are nice and crisp and frame rate was excellent as well. You can see that is an older game, but the work they done it, is really very good.

I hope they bring this level of effort to the next Mass Effect game. The original trilogy is something special.

Will probably try the 1440p 120 fps mode next and see how that runs.

Zero-Cool · 14-05-2021 11:29am

Markitron wrote: »

Anyone know how long it takes for Smyths to have an order ready for collection after order confirmation? I remember before the lockdown it was within minutes but I have been waiting a while already

Any update on this? I placed a click and collect with gamestop 5 hours ago. Rang them there and they still haven't received the order.

TheGoatOne · 14-05-2021 11:38am

I ordered from Smyths in Cork last night around 10pm and got the ready for collection email first thing this morning at half 8

skerry · 14-05-2021 12:54pm

55 euros from CD Keys. Its the UK version but I presume should be easily redeemable on Irish account. Anyone confirm if they've redeemed UK codes before without vpn?

Dave1711 · 14-05-2021 1:04pm

skerry wrote: »

55 euros from CD Keys. Its the UK version but I presume should be easily redeemable on Irish account. Anyone confirm if they've redeemed UK codes before without vpn?

No you will likely need to buy an eu key not UK cd keys usually says it once you go into buying the game, from what I can see both are available on cd keys

Dave1711 · 14-05-2021 1:08pm

Kiith wrote: »

Thought i'd be able to play this morning, but the pc version doesn't unlock till 4pm for some stupid ****ing reason :mad:

Yeah becoming the norm with pc releases they release later in the day our time as they are global releases while consoles tend to do timezone releases.

skerry · 14-05-2021 1:18pm

Dave1711 wrote: »

No you will likely need to buy an eu key not UK cd keys usually says it once you go into buying the game, from what I can see both are available on cd keys

Sound, I didnt even look if there was a EU version at that price, just followed a hduk link. 57 euro isn't bad for the amount of content. Might pick it up when I get home if I'm feeling frisky

Cina · 14-05-2021 3:10pm

skerry wrote: »

55 euros from CD Keys. Its the UK version but I presume should be easily redeemable on Irish account. Anyone confirm if they've redeemed UK codes before without vpn?

Ouch, must be very popular, I got it for €42 last week.

wes · 14-05-2021 3:16pm

Tried to have a quick game during lunch and it kept crashing :mad:. Decided to reinstall. Will check after work if that fixes it.

ItsHoggie · 14-05-2021 6:00pm

Can you change appearance later on in the game? Was messing around with the creator and went with a black male Shepard but don’t know if I’ll stick with him or revert to the original.

skerry · 14-05-2021 6:12pm

Cina wrote: »

Ouch, must be very popular, I got it for €42 last week.

Was that for and EU code or another region?

Kiith · 14-05-2021 6:15pm

ItsHoggie wrote: »

Can you change appearance later on in the game? Was messing around with the creator and went with a black male Shepard but don’t know if I’ll stick with him or revert to the original.

You might be able to change his appearance when you start the 2nd game, but thats about it.

Maybe console commands if you're on the PC.

Zero-Cool · 14-05-2021 6:25pm

Man i forgot the citadel was so boring in ME1, huge improvement in 2 and 3. Saying that, i forgot how quick you recruit Garrus, Wrex and Tali. Sorry Ash and Kaiden, your services will no longer be required.

Dave_The_Sheep · 14-05-2021 6:50pm

wes wrote: »

Tried to have a quick game during lunch and it kept crashing :mad:. Decided to reinstall. Will check after work if that fixes it.

I did read something in passing that people with wireless headsets might experience crashes. There's something on the subreddit that might help you out if it's the case, I think.

ItsHoggie · 14-05-2021 6:52pm

Kiith wrote: »

You might be able to change his appearance when you start the 2nd game, but thats about it.

Maybe console commands if you're on the PC.

Balls, played the first hour so far but really don’t think the voice suits my Shepard so will prob start again. Be nice if they gave a few voice options.

Zero-Cool · 14-05-2021 6:54pm

ItsHoggie wrote: »

Balls, played the first hour so far but really don’t think the voice suits my Shepard so will prob start again. Be nice if they gave a few voice options.

Any time i tried to make a custom shep, he/she always came out like a mutant so i stick to the default now as they were actually modelled after really people. Make Shep is a bit of a jock but suits the voice at least.

ItsHoggie · 14-05-2021 7:01pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Any time i tried to make a custom shep, he/she always came out like a mutant so i stick to the default now as they were actually modelled after really people. Make Shep is a bit of a jock but suits the voice at least.

Yeah I went with the default Shep when I first played these, I usually stick with the default in games anyway but was having a look through the hairstyles and liked the look of the cornrows one so made a fairly decent looking Shep. But the voice not matching the face would wreck my head for 3 whole games :pac:

wes · 14-05-2021 7:05pm

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

I did read something in passing that people with wireless headsets might experience crashes. There's something on the subreddit that might help you out if it's the case, I think.

Ah that would explain it. First time I played I didn't use my headset. Thanks, will check reddit.

fixXxer · 14-05-2021 7:25pm

God ME1 controls are clunky. Press X to dash instead of L3 feels so unnatural now.

_CreeD_ · 14-05-2021 9:01pm

For what it is the visual overhaul is pretty decent, performance is mostly solid also but it'd be extremely surprising not to be (I had one frame drop out of the blue for about 20 seconds before it went back to normal). The graphics tuning options are pretty much non-existent but again being a relatively simple upgrade and not a modern title I doubt anyone will have performance issues running it 'maxed' on anything more powerful than a potato. Controls are funky as mentioned above, especially returning to the old annoyance of mapping out Keys as you would a controller, Sprint and Use are the same key...because those two things are so related and need to be on one key when I have quite a few of them to spare... The tiny FOV is the only constant thing getting in the way of my enjoyment right now though, it's making me ill with the awkard screen bob when running so I'm just avoiding sprint except in emergencies. I'm also not crazy about them removing the zoom-bob on snipers, it's way too easy to target now whereas it took some skill on the older version.
Still really enjoying being back in the series and hopefully there'll be some FoV fixes shortly.

J. Marston · 14-05-2021 11:02pm

Legendary or classic level scaling for ME1?

Zero-Cool · 14-05-2021 11:16pm

J. Marston wrote: »

Legendary or classic level scaling for ME1?

I went with legendary as i believe it will be easier to max out your character to get the most out of moving onto ME 2. The original 1 needed 2 playthroughs if i remember correctly to max out. Could be wrong but the new leveling system is designed for one playthrough per game.

fixXxer · 14-05-2021 11:29pm

Mass Effect 1 really feels old now even with the updates but my god is it good to be back. Renegade Femshep the Return

Zero-Cool · 15-05-2021 1:00am

Not only does the Mako control WAY better, the environment around you is hugely improved. I wish you had shortcut to squad skills like later games. It's great though being able to use any weapon at any time. Combat is a lot more fun because of it.

Also, loving photo mode.

https://twitter.com/Sheehy_83/status/1393354889837912064?s=19

J. Marston · 15-05-2021 1:08am

As said above, ME1 does feel very old these days.

I've been playing Apex Legends forever and holding X to sprint instead of L3 is alien to me.

johnny_ultimate · 15-05-2021 1:18am

*whispers it* ME1 felt old and clunky when it first came out. It played like what it was: a not-quite-there-yet attempt to merge an RPG and shooter, and just didn’t really feel particularly good to play. Things like the infamous elevators just added to a sense of clunkiness.

ME2 was a big improvement. It moved the dial far more towards ‘shooter’ and the overall game feel and flow was all the better for it.

J. Marston · 15-05-2021 2:08am

Do people go purely paragon, rigidly renegade or mix and match?

EoinMcLovin · 15-05-2021 4:36am

J. Marston wrote: »

Do people go purely paragon, rigidly renegade or mix and match?

I usually go purely Paragon, better off picking one and sticking with it

TheValeyard · 15-05-2021 11:12am

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

I usually go purely Paragon, better off picking one and sticking with it

This. Although the auld 'Sheppard is an ass' videos we're quite good back in the day.

J. Marston · 15-05-2021 5:37pm

Got reacquainted with the clunkiness after an hour or two. Fine with it now.

Zero-Cool · 15-05-2021 6:50pm

Huge cast reunion going live at 8pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT08VSpFFX0

CrazyFish · 16-05-2021 1:59am

Tried to play ME 1. But just to janky for me. So after 5 hours hopped over to mass effect 2, enjoying it a good bit. Bit saddened it does not play well on super ultra wide. HUD size is broken. I can barely see the weapon wheel. Bug where I need to disable anti aliasing or ghosting on the left side of the screen happens. (Can force in nvidea control panel for now). The weapon wheel is tiny but the subtitles take up half the screen so have to disable them

. Pc options in generally pretty crap too e.g no fov slider etc. Wee bit disappointed with it so far. Surprised at how many reviews are saying it’s how remastered should be done. As technically it’s a still a bit all over the place and still feels like a poor pc port with **** all settings.

Varik · 16-05-2021 3:08am

CrazyFish wrote: »

Tried to play ME 1. But just to janky for me. So after 5 hours hopped over to mass effect 2, enjoying it a good bit. Bit saddened it does not play well on super ultra wide. HUD size is broken. I can barely see the weapon wheel. Bug where I need to disable anti aliasing or ghosting on the left side of the screen happens. (Can force in nvidea control panel for now). The weapon wheel is tiny but the subtitles take up half the screen so have to disable them . Pc options in generally pretty crap too e.g no fov slider etc. Wee bit disappointed with it so far. Surprised at how many reviews are saying it’s how remastered should be done. As technically it’s a still a bit all over the place and still feels like a poor pc port with **** all settings.

Seeing people call it a remaster of a poor pc port, with many of the issues were there in the originals.

_CreeD_ · 16-05-2021 3:54am

Yes it's a good remaster of a console port, they did a good job updating the core but didn't change how the PC port originally is a sub par conversion. Not being PC-master-race just pointing out that the same mistakes they made in translation in the original remain here so many years later, but that should not be surprising as it happens elsewhere also. I've given up on asian PC games understanding what a mouse is for example. Still, it's Mass Effect, it's that friend you know you shouldn't like but still love.

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 16-05-2021 1:24pm

Anyone else playing this on PS4 Pro (or Xbox One X I suppose since I heard the same reports) getting horrible screen tearing on performance mode?

In the Citadel it's borderline unplayable. I can tolerate framedrops here and there. But screen tearing is where I draw the line. No excuse to have this be a thing nowadays.

Riddle101 · 16-05-2021 3:56pm

Just started Mass Effect today. My Shepard is an Earthborn, War Hero, Solider which I feel perfectly captures my idea for what Shepard could be. Someone who grew up on the streets on Earth without a family, learning how to survive and attaining strong skills and street smarts but also mindful of where he/she comes from so comes from a humble background, then joins the military and proves his valour as a soldier, and becomes a war hero by saving Elysium. His war hero status helps him become an N7, and then eventually a Spectre.

TheValeyard · 16-05-2021 3:57pm

Does no one remember there was a brilliant mod for ME1 on Moddb. It beautifully updated all the graphics using ME3 as standard.

Retr0gamer · 16-05-2021 4:18pm

Riddle101 wrote: »

Just started Mass Effect today. My Shepard is an Earthborn, War Hero, Solider which I feel perfectly captures my idea for what Shepard could be. Someone who grew up on the streets on Earth without a family, learning how to survive and attaining strong skills and street smarts but also mindful of where he/she comes from so comes from a humble background, then joins the military and proves his valour as a soldier, and becomes a war hero by saving Elysium. His war hero status helps him become an N7, and then eventually a Spectre.

You were doing so well until you picked male Shep.

Kiith · 16-05-2021 9:11pm

I can't not pick male Shep, even though i can admit female Shep sounds better.

My head canon just won't allow it.

EoinMcLovin · 16-05-2021 11:46pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IH-8JIvf-Y

_CreeD_ · 17-05-2021 1:47am

PC FoV fix:
https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectlegendaryedition/mods/17?tab=description

Kiith · 17-05-2021 7:43am

The FOV fix is essential for me. The difference is absolutely huge.

wes · 17-05-2021 11:25am

Near the end of ME1.

Game has been great so far, and they really have done a great job with updating this.

Looking forward to 2, as it plays a lot better than 1.

Varik · 17-05-2021 11:51am

Kiith wrote: »

I can't not pick male Shep, even though i can admit female Shep sounds better.

My head canon just won't allow it.

Male renegade Shepard sounds too evil, while Female paragon Shepard is a bit too goody goody and reminds me too much of captain janeway in star trek at least like when she's had her coffee and not blowing up borg.

That's the way I did ME and Biowares' Old republic, went through the voices for each class and picked the one that sounded most inline with the good/bad and class I was going for.

Retr0gamer · 17-05-2021 11:55am

Fem Shep's renegade choices are more 'im so sick of this ****' rather than 'im a sociopathic bellend' and are way funnier and also way easier to take as a result.

It's a pity the binary alignment system is so awful in bioware games because mass effect is way more fun of you ignore achievements and role play it.

Varik · 17-05-2021 12:40pm

They got rid of morality in Andromeda, and Dragon age never had it. Individual character approval or faction approval in those. Didn't play Anthem but I don't think it had morality either.

The only ongoing thing they've morality in it is Old republic where it's tied to the dark/light side.

Zero-Cool · 17-05-2021 5:32pm

New update now live.

I did Bring Down the Sky dlc too early, didn't have enough charm to get a good ending to it, maybe leave it til later in the game. Forgot how much mindless corridors and empty rooms there were in ME1, taking ages of fatigued running going back and forth. An awful map mixed with a galaxy map that doesn't tell you where assignment objectives are, not the best for speeding through. Reminds me of how great a sequel ME2 was, so many improvements, can't wait to get onto it.

https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-legendary-edition/news/update-5-17?utm_campaign=mele_hd_ww_ic_soco_fb_me-update-fb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&cid=68665&ts=1621267957845&isLocalized=true

Varik · 17-05-2021 5:53pm

Thought they did something about that so you weren't punished for the order you did the side stuff.

Mass Effect Trilogy remastered

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