I think the only solution for now is to keep buying new headsets. I've had this happen before, and it's been caused by an issue with the headset. I think it may have something to do with the wiring in the headset, but I have no definitive reason why they break down.

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I agree with you that it would be really cool to be able to customize your armor in more games. Armor customization gives a feeling that your character is your's, be it as unique or generic. It opens up new avenues for people to show what they like; however, giving armor customization would probably take a lot of time and effort to create, which some developers don't have.

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I don't think armor customization has a lot to do with people playing another game over others. In my opinion, I think that while armor customization is nice, the actual impact on whether I play a game or not is negligble. If I got a ton of cool armor to choose from, but the gamplay wasn't strong, I would still go to Halo or CoD. To me, armor customization is like sprinkles on ice cream; it's nice to have, but it's not very important.

I agree with you that it would be really cool to be able to customize your armor in more games. Armor customization gives a feeling that your character is your's, be it as unique or generic. It opens up new avenues for people to show what they like; however, giving armor customization would probably take a lot of time and effort to create, which some developers don't have.

There have been a lot of cool trailers for games, but my current favorite is the Mass Effect 2 launch trailer. It gets me even more pumped for the games release.

Mass Effect 2. I loved the first game, and I'm ecstatic for the sequel.

The ammo is unlimited (except for the heavy weapons), but instead of letting the weapon cool down after overheating, you'll have to use Thermal Clips.. it's actually very similar to the regular ammo system. Anyway the Thermal Clips are universal, and you can collect them off the bodies of the dead enemies. In my opinion it's a great idea, it will add tension to the combat, also it will give you a reason to use the other weapons. About the new fuel system, I read that if you run out of fuel you'll have to use the collected Minerals until the ship has been refueld.

PostNothing

Okay. Thanks for clearing up that whole thermal clip thing. I've been wondering about that since they talked about it. In my opinion, thermal clips are essentially limited ammo. They behave the same way as a magazine in other shooters, so I see it as limited ammo. As for fuel, that would be an interesting concept. It would definitely be a good way to use them.

Pretty sure its confirmed only Large Weapons will have Ammo like Rocket Launchers. pretty sure everything else is unlimited like before.Zemus

In all of the latest gamplay videos, the weapons have ammo counters, not just the heavy weapons.

But we really can't comment on how those things affect gameplay when we haven't tried it yet. From the preview vids I've seen, the Normandy will be used and upgraded similarly to how the Villa in Assassin's Creed was. So the god awful inventory system from ME1 has been overhauled. Souveniers found along your journey will be kept in Shepard's quarters. There will even be a fish tank in there to fill. There is an armory to keep, view and choose your weapons between missions. So one could assume that ammo could be replenished there. Maybe you don't really need to worry about ammo as much as you think because of that. And I believe the Normandy will be able to be upgraded. Perhaps engine efficiency and weapons? Maybe fuel consumption. So there will be ways to handle these new things. They didn't just tack them on to what we know from ME1. We just have to wait and see.DJ_Magneto

You bring up valid points. I am aware of the upgrades and such, but I just think it would be awkward for someone like me who relies heavily on guns (I was played as a soldier) to run out of ammo on a gun and be forced to use another until I could get more ammo. There will probably be a decent amount available throughout the missions.

originally i didn't like the idea of restricting guns by adding ammo...but after watching some gameplay videos, it seems to make a lot of sense. I now like the fact that they added these additonal changes, it will make senerios more strategic.chex81

True. That would definitely add a new level of how to use weapons.

After playing through and beating the first game, I was eager to see the sequel. At first, I was overly excited for Mass Effect 2 when they first announced it; however, my excitement dulled a bit when I heard they would be putting ammo on guns and fuel on your ship into the game. I enjoyed having the infinite ammo and not having to worry about a fuel supply in the first game, so hearing these restrictions were being added didn't make me happy. While these are by no means going to deter me from getting the game, I'm just wondering if anyone else has thoughts about the added limitations.

I found the demo to be nothing special. It was not bad, but it just didn't really grab my attention. It felt like someone mixed a Gears of War style shooter with a flight simulator. It is an interesting concept, but I just didn't really enjoy it. I may rent it one day, but I doubt I'd buy it.