Official Mass Effect Discussion Thread (8.5) - IGNORING = SUSPENSION

yeah i say this game will get 8.0-8.5 an is will not betriple A on gamespot imoProtossRushX

Why not join the ME Group Bet on the official Bets thread? Seriously, there's only 2 people betting on AA against 18 for AAA. The AA side could use some support :)

I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

project343

I heard about that, unocking different features and abilities when you earn an achievement, whats the deal with that?

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I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

Bansheesdie

I heard about that, unocking different features and abilities when you earn an achievement, whats the deal with that?

He meant you get achievements for using abilities an "X amount of times" Like the biotic lift 75 times or so. But some achievements/abilities are only available to the specific person you chose thus meaning you'll have to play through again. So in his example, a Vanguard-cross between Adept/Soldier wouldn't be able to get the engineer achievements.

Edit: Bandsheedies, I just saw what you were talking about. That is for when you play the game the second time through they allow you to better combine traits in order to beat the harder difficulty settings. There are also a few other perks as well that happen.

Holy Crap, just you people wait until you get to the snow level...absolutely gorgeous.Verge_6

Verge_6 stop it!!! haha

AHHH 2 days!!!!!!!!!!

I hurd it's only 5 hours long if you stop playing it after five hours.InsaneBasura

SWEET!... lol

I cant wait for this game. Tuesday it comes out right.

Looks like COD4 will go to number 2 in myslot now lol

So I'm looking at the ME screens on TeamXbox, and I see this. I have a question, WTF is it and why does it have a screenshot?

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[QUOTE="project343"]

I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

DHReese

I heard about that, unocking different features and abilities when you earn an achievement, whats the deal with that?

He meant you get achievements for using abilities an "X amount of times" Like the biotic lift 75 times or so. But some achievements/abilities are only available to the specific person you chose thus meaning you'll have to play through again. So in his example, a Vanguard-cross between Adept/Soldier wouldn't be able to get the engineer achievements.

Those achievements do count for something though.

Once you've unlocked an achievement for an ability or weapon you get to pick that weapon as an extra special ability when you create a new character, whether or not you're the right profession For example, you can play a Soldier, get the Assault Rifle achievement, and then play through the game again with a new character, such as an Engineer, and give that Engineer the Assault Rifle talent when you start the new game.

Personally, I'm going through on easiest mode as Sentinel. Then carrying one of the Sentinel's tech powers over to an Adept for a playthrough on Hardcore. Then taking one of the biotic powers from Adept onto a Solider for Insanity.

At least that's my plan, if the Sentinel profession isn't TOO gimped to even complete a playthrough on easy.

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[QUOTE="project343"]

I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

Newnab

I heard about that, unocking different features and abilities when you earn an achievement, whats the deal with that?

He meant you get achievements for using abilities an "X amount of times" Like the biotic lift 75 times or so. But some achievements/abilities are only available to the specific person you chose thus meaning you'll have to play through again. So in his example, a Vanguard-cross between Adept/Soldier wouldn't be able to get the engineer achievements.

Those achievements do count for something though.

Once you've unlocked an achievement for an ability or weapon you get to pick that weapon as an extra special ability when you create a new character, whether or not you're the right profession For example, you can play a Soldier, get the Assault Rifle achievement, and then play through the game again with a new character, such as an Engineer, and give that Engineer the Assault Rifle talent when you start the new game.

Personally, I'm going through on easiest mode as Sentinel. Then carrying one of the Sentinel's tech powers over to an Adept for a playthrough on Hardcore. Then taking one of the biotic powers from Adept onto a Solider for Insanity.

At least that's my plan, if the Sentinel profession isn't TOO gimped to even complete a playthrough on easy.

Great. Now I have NO idea how I'll play this game the 1st time :P :P

Talk about replayability without multiplayer :D

So I'm looking at the ME screens on TeamXbox, and I see this. I have a question, WTF is it and why does it have a screenshot?

Bansheesdie

whatever you posted doesnt show up for me.

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I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

Newnab

I heard about that, unocking different features and abilities when you earn an achievement, whats the deal with that?

He meant you get achievements for using abilities an "X amount of times" Like the biotic lift 75 times or so. But some achievements/abilities are only available to the specific person you chose thus meaning you'll have to play through again. So in his example, a Vanguard-cross between Adept/Soldier wouldn't be able to get the engineer achievements.

Those achievements do count for something though.

Once you've unlocked an achievement for an ability or weapon you get to pick that weapon as an extra special ability when you create a new character, whether or not you're the right profession For example, you can play a Soldier, get the Assault Rifle achievement, and then play through the game again with a new character, such as an Engineer, and give that Engineer the Assault Rifle talent when you start the new game.

Personally, I'm going through on easiest mode as Sentinel. Then carrying one of the Sentinel's tech powers over to an Adept for a playthrough on Hardcore. Then taking one of the biotic powers from Adept onto a Solider for Insanity.

At least that's my plan, if the Sentinel profession isn't TOO gimped to even complete a playthrough on easy.

Yeah, I just edited when I saw that on the BioWare boards. Im looking at Vanguard initially I think. My memory of KOTOR Force Powers return!! lol

So I'm looking at the ME screens on TeamXbox, and I see this. I have a question, WTF is it and why does it have a screenshot?

Bansheesdie

that is a Hanar, one of the alien races in Mass Effect

I thought I'd post this directly from another thread that I made a while back.... Enjoy!

Everything you need to know - Mass Effect

WARNING. CONTAINS SOME BOOK SPOILERS

The year is 2183 AD. Having discovered alien technology under the surface of Mars, now known to be of "Prothean" origin in 21498, Humanity was able to master the technology of "Mass Effect fields", enabling faster than light travel and with this technology started to explore the galaxy. They discover a "Mass Relay", hidden on one of Pluto's moons, that enables thousands of light years of travel to pass in an instant and they go to whole new galaxies.

In 2155 Humanity built up a fleet and an army, but had not yet found any other forms of life in their travels. However, it wasn't too long before we found something. The first alien race encountered, known as Turians, took an immediate dislike to us and sparked what is now referred to as the First Contact War in 2157.

Eventually "The Citedel Council" intervene and welcome Humanity to the intergalatic stage, imposing a truce between the two species... But all is not forgotten.

After growing considerably and expanding their reach throughout deep space, Humanity is finally offered an embassy on the council.

The Council have their own forces, elite squads refered to as "Spectres". To date, no human has ever been granted the position of a spectre.

As Saren, one of the most renowned Spectres, goes rogue and takes control of a violent AI race (The Geth), and the galaxy draws towards the coming of an ancient machine race known to wipe out all organic life every 50 000 years, you, Captain Shephard, are put forward as a human candidate for the esteemed role of a Spectre.

Races:

Asari: Considered very powerful and held in high political regard, the Asari are key to the council and have the most prominent flagship: The Destiny Ascendant

Turians: Our enemies in the First Contact War, Turians are known for their battle skills and many still have reservations about humanity. They're also responsible for defeating the Krogans and ending their civil war with a biological weapon, leading to the near extinction of the Krogan race.

Quarians: Previously a race of great knowledge and power, they created the Geth, an AI species, for their own uses. This plan backfired, however, and the Geth took over the Quarian homeworld in a bloody uprising. The remaning Quarians wander the galaxy, scavenging mostly, and are looked down upon by the other races for their irresponsibility.

Krogans: Masters of battle and toughened by years of civil war on their home planet before they were discovered by the other races. Many of them live by a "Survival of the fittest" life**** and all are fierce opponents should you cross one. Due to a biological weapon used on them (by the Turians) during the civil war called the Genophage, only one in 1000 Krogan births comes out alive. And for this reason the Krogan are a dying breed.

Hanar: Odd looking, and with an emphasis on politeness in culture, you have to approach these fellows with considerable caution. The lightest of things will be taken by the Hanar as extreme rudeness. They worship the long dead "Protheans" who created much of the technology still used today.

The Geth: Created by the Quarians, the Geth are an AI race who're known to be extremely violent. The more of them in an area, the cleverer they all seem to be, as they can share "brain power". Saren has found a way to control them, it is believed. After the Geth were created strict rules were put in place by the council to try and prevent more AI races being created.

Salarians: Salarians are renowned for their technical ability, and have created the most technological advances in the galaxy after the Protheans. They're peaceful, and a key part of the Council along with the Asari.

Elcor: The politically minded Elcor take years to make decisions, are biologically strong enough to shrug off most attacks and carry weapons that usually only vehicles could handle, and often have intelligent weapon systems working for them. Luckily they're mostly peaceful, and keep to their own, having an abundance of resources with which to sustain themselves seperate from help from the council.

Keepers: Not much is known about the Keepers, as any attempts at examination result in a sort of self-destruct mechanism whereby they melt into acid. They are thought to be organic machines, created by the Prothean long ago to carry out simple tasks.

Volus: Short, fat, and always wearing breathing masks due to the conditions on their home world, the Volus have given up political independence in favour of being protected and controlled by Turians.

Characters:

David Anderson: The first human put forward for the role of a Spectre, denied due to the sabotage of Saren, now settles for his job as YOUR boss.

Saren: After his brother was killed in the First Contact War, Saren, a Turian, has yet to forgive humanity. He has found some way to control the AI race known as the Geth.

Nihlus: A Turian with less hatred than Saren, Nihlus is the one to put your name forward for the Spectre program, and has considerable faith in you.

Garrus: A Turian male who joins your party

Ashley Williams: A human female gunnery sargeant who joins your party

Liara: An Asari party member with an intense passion for Prothean technology

Kaiden: A human male party member who is with you from the start

Urdnot Wrex: One of the last Krogan battle masters, Wrex has turned on his people and their lust for death and nothing more and has been making a living in various jobs including bodyguard, bounty hunter and mercenary, and even a soldier.

Tali: A female Quarian party member

Joker: The pilot of the Normandy, your ship.

Navigator Pressly and Corperal Jenkins: Some of your staff on the Normandy

Benezia: An Asari who has allied with Saren

Suit up, Shephard. You've got a job to do.

Six possible Professions:

Soldier - Weapons based skills

Adept - Emphasis on Biotic powers such as warp, throw, etc

Engineer - Emphasis on tech powers such as electronics, decryption, mines

Infiltrator - A mix of soldiers and engineers

Vanguard - A mix of soldiers and adepts

Sentinels - A mix of adept and engineers

REVIEWS:

Gamespot: Incoming

IGN: Incoming

Gamespy: Incoming

TeamXbox: Incoming

1up: Incoming

Game Informer: 9.75

More?

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few more tidbits on length, including a reviewer (1st link)

28 hours:http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8642375&postcount=2065

45 Hours:http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8643506&postcount=2070

Gh0st_Of_0nyx

So around 25-30 hours for the main quest alone, and about 40-50 for everything? Thats respectable.

because one person said he beat it in 12 hours and cows are currently using his statement as truth. sounds like this game is actually longer then kotor.

This game looks good. I say 9.0 maybe a 9.5blizzvalve

Twelve hours until the IGN review is posted!-Tretiak

I'll stay tune to that and post it here when it comes out.

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]Twelve hours until the IGN review is posted!blizzvalve

I'll stay tune to that and post it here when it comes out.

I'm excited. Anyone buying it who knows what class they're going to choose?

See, I want to play through as an adept first to unlock a few of the achievement abilities, then I was thinking of playing through as a vangard with one of those abilities... but I don't know. I really want my vangard right now! Maybe if I play through as a vangard, I could unlock shotguns for an adept. That would be interesting... mage with a shotgun...

project343

Soldier.

It's like the Heavy Weapons Guy said:

Some people think that they can outsmart me. But I have yet to meet one who can outsmart bullet.

Wisest words ever spoken.

This game should get 9.0 at least solely based on one of it's missions. I have never been so shocked and amazed in any game ever before.darklord888

I just need to say, your avatar is f'ing awesome. :lol:

this game will score a 10

i got this game a few days ago and it realy does own but after 12 and a half hours playing i was shocked to see the end credits! i wasnt running through iteither i was playing at an average pace, u could probly do a 4 hour speed run of this game which i find very disapointing! yea theres loads of side bits to do but the urge to play is basicly gone once u know the story. the mainstory should of lasted way longer since this is an rpg after all. all in all im not happy :/

if each game in the trilogy is this long they should of just released one title with the whole story

Wait a tic!? This thread's missing angry cows. WHRE ARE THE ANGRY COWS?!?D0013ER

Wait a tic!? This thread's missing angry cows. WHRE ARE THE ANGRY COWS?!?D0013ER

They're all in the stickied Uncharted thread.

The TeamXbox ME review is going live 9am EST on Monday November 19 aka tomorrow

Mass Effect is one of the most anticipated games of the year and that's why we have prepared some massive coverage for the launch of the game. Be sure to visit us next Monday at 9 A.M. EST.

From the creators of the critically-acclaimed "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" and "Jade Empire" comes an epic space saga exclusively for the Xbox 360 that spans the entire galaxy. Set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, "Mass Effect" places gamers in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue. A spectacular new vision from legendary developers BioWare, "Mass Effect" challenges players to lead a squad of freedom fighters as they struggle against threatening armies to restore peace in the land.

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Bansheesdie

i got this game a few days ago and it realy does own but after 12 and a half hours playing i was shocked to see the end credits! i wasnt running through iteither i was playing at an average pace, u could probly do a 4 hour speed run of this game which i find very disapointing! yea theres loads of side bits to do but the urge to play is basicly gone once u know the story. the mainstory should of lasted way longer since this is an rpg after all. all in all im not happy :/

if each game in the trilogy is this long they should of just released one title with the whole story

slikonebtz

Gamertag for proof?

Play gave it an 8.5 :(trentonspliff80

Link?

Play gave it an 8.5 :(trentonspliff80

As in the play that gave Lair a 9.0?

[QUOTE="trentonspliff80"]Play gave it an 8.5 :(user_nat

As in the play that gave Lair a 9.0?

For those interested (probably everyone here considering...), the GameTrailers review will be up in just over 2 1/2 hours.Jenova_Flare

The countdown for IGN's review also ended, so their review should be up pretty soon. Given how massively awesome the game looks, and how excited IGN has been about it, I don't see it getting less than a 9.5 from them. I predict 9.6.

Play gave it an 8.5 :(trentonspliff80

For those interested (probably everyone here considering...), the GameTrailers review will be up in just over 2 1/2 hours.Jenova_Flare

Nice, I've always trusted Gametrailers reviews the most, followed closely by IGN. I predict a 9.3.

i got this game a few days ago and it realy does own but after 12 and a half hours playing i was shocked to see the end credits! i wasnt running through iteither i was playing at an average pace, slikonebtz

Not rushing eh? The game takesway over 12 hours to complete; and thats not including the side quests. You sir, are lying.

Gametrailersreview is up. 9.6

20+ hours

IGN review is up: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/833/833640p1.html