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Post by Cyan_Griffonclaw on May 11, 2017 1:18:56 GMT
Can someone please direct to the quote stating that Mass Effect olis over? Not a one exists. Because there are other projects that have huge revenue potential still sitting on developer's desk instead of being in our grubby hands.
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Post by Realguile on May 11, 2017 1:19:38 GMT
Even if we don't get another mass Effect game or Andromeda sequel for years or even ever again, I think Bioware and EA should at least take the time to develop dlc that ties up all the loose ends to this game. They know they have a huge fan base still loyal enough to buy the dlc. I'm not talking about just the quarian ark either. The benefactor mystery, the Kett, Jaardan, etc all could be tied up in one dlc expansion. Leveraging Meridian as the new HUB world and expanding on the existing maps, they could have the next wave of Kett show up and introduce the Jaardan. Meridian's map can lead to more remnant exploration which allows to figure out how to defeat the Kett for good. In turn it also explains the mysteries of the Jaardan, Meridian, and the Scourage Personally, I think we arrived after a big civil war anyways so there is no need to introduce new races. The dlc starts with going after the quarian ark which is what easily escalates the whole final chapter. Meridian has the potential to become hostile to the Hyperion people so Ryder has to make concrete decisions. This in turns leads him/her to uncover the benefactor mystery as to see if returning to the Milky to escape the Tom foolery of the Jaardan is even an option. It's not!!! But we learn. Whatever happens can still lead to a sequel but at least ties up enough loose ends that the game teases the entire time. Thoughts?? The plot ends that were left dangling would be too big to close with a DLC. I suspect most of those loose ends will be left to be answered in a *comics/Novels*. Fixed that for you.
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Post by Petroshenko on May 11, 2017 1:20:35 GMT
They made do it with some, like Quarian Ark, Ellen Ryder or the Benefactor but the Kett Empire is too big of a subject to just defeat swiftly in 1 DLC
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Post by colfoley on May 11, 2017 1:25:57 GMT
but dlc can take a great game and make it...legendary. It can, but it shouldn't be used a crutch. In Andromeda's case, it's absolutely necessary. In Inquisition's case it help close loose ends. Citadel, Omega, Trespasser, Mark of the Assassin, Awakenings (faults and all), etc. made this Bioware junkie very, very content. I know. But BioWare is one of the few developers who really rely and use DLC effectively...its heavy risk usually...but they usually make it work out in one way or another. But anyways DLC usually, for BW is not just really a delightful add on, but actually usually introduces new mechanics or new story beats or new X that improve on some part of the base game. This has been a tradition that really started with DA 2. I mean on the one hand this is unfortanate because DLC/ Expansions should never be better then the base game in any way because it comes off as cheap, but on the other hand it does indicate how hard BioWare usually does work and how much they try improving their products rather then sitting on their laurels. And for the record Witcher 3 also had this 'problem' where Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, elements of both DLC, were faaaaaarrr superior to the base game. Also I guuess this article is the pure definition of the saying "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth gets to put on its pants." Yes sure this article might be true, and yes sure BioWare/ EA might decide to pull the plug, but the article itself is horribly written, clickbaity to the extreme ends of click bait and does not back up what it is saying with any actual information. the 'sources' that it does use only seem to say the exact opposite of what the title says. Now I am going to listen to 'I'm Only Human' about fifteen times to remind myself that generally the human race stinks, makes mistakes, and can jump to conclusions...or warp the facts to suit their agenda...rather then actually engaging their critical thinking skills.
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Post by isaidlunch on May 11, 2017 1:26:34 GMT
I don't mind but I'd like some closure for Ryder if he/she isn't the protagonist going forward.
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Post by colfoley on May 11, 2017 1:28:17 GMT
Not fear per se but maybe slight concern.
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Post by ShadowAngel on May 11, 2017 1:29:14 GMT
I don't even think it was bioware a intention to even reuse Ryder. Andromeda itself wasn't really even supposed to have direct sequels off itself, maybe bioware planned future games after andromeda in the same timeline, but they hinted various times on choices not carrying over and such and I'd imagine the same for the protagonist.
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Post by Andrew Lucas on May 11, 2017 1:29:14 GMT
Good to hear. They really need to rethink this series, if after 5 years, Andromeda was the best they could give us. I love Mass Effect, but Bioware are scrubs now, and if the franchise is ever revived, hopefully it'll be by a developer that's actually talented, and has a passion for game development. On a side note, if Bioware's new IP isn't a hit, the company is probably fucked. And sadly if it is a hit that will be the end of RPG's from Bioware as they will go full action shooter with the new IP. Oh well, we all knew this was coming eventually once EA bought BW. Actually took a lot longer than I expected it to. Holy fuck, you guys literally aren't satisfied with anything. Christ.
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Post by Cyan_Griffonclaw on May 11, 2017 1:29:55 GMT
It can, but it shouldn't be used a crutch. In Andromeda's case, it's absolutely necessary. In Inquisition's case it help close loose ends. Citadel, Omega, Trespasser, Mark of the Assassin, Awakenings (faults and all), etc. made this Bioware junkie very, very content. I know. But BioWare is one of the few developers who really rely and use DLC effectively...its heavy risk usually...but they usually make it work out in one way or another. But anyways DLC usually, for BW is not just really a delightful add on, but actually usually introduces new mechanics or new story beats or new X that improve on some part of the base game. This has been a tradition that really started with DA 2. I mean on the one hand this is unfortanate because DLC/ Expansions should never be better then the base game in any way because it comes off as cheap, but on the other hand it does indicate how hard BioWare usually does work and how much they try improving their products rather then sitting on their laurels. And for the record Witcher 3 also had this 'problem' where Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, elements of both DLC, were faaaaaarrr superior to the base game. Also I guuess this article is the pure definition of the saying "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth gets to put on its pants." Yes sure this article might be true, and yes sure BioWare/ EA might decide to pull the plug, but the article itself is horribly written, clickbaity to the extreme ends of click bait and does not back up what it is saying with any actual information. the 'sources' that it does use only seem to say the exact opposite of what the title says. Now I am going to listen to 'I'm Only Human' about fifteen times to remind myself that generally the human race stinks, makes mistakes, and can jump to conclusions...or warp the facts to suit their agenda...rather then actually engaging their critical thinking skills. Pours some tequila into two glasses. Sit down and drink up. We get it.
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Post by colfoley on May 11, 2017 1:30:45 GMT
I know. But BioWare is one of the few developers who really rely and use DLC effectively...its heavy risk usually...but they usually make it work out in one way or another. But anyways DLC usually, for BW is not just really a delightful add on, but actually usually introduces new mechanics or new story beats or new X that improve on some part of the base game. This has been a tradition that really started with DA 2. I mean on the one hand this is unfortanate because DLC/ Expansions should never be better then the base game in any way because it comes off as cheap, but on the other hand it does indicate how hard BioWare usually does work and how much they try improving their products rather then sitting on their laurels. And for the record Witcher 3 also had this 'problem' where Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, elements of both DLC, were faaaaaarrr superior to the base game. Also I guuess this article is the pure definition of the saying "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth gets to put on its pants." Yes sure this article might be true, and yes sure BioWare/ EA might decide to pull the plug, but the article itself is horribly written, clickbaity to the extreme ends of click bait and does not back up what it is saying with any actual information. the 'sources' that it does use only seem to say the exact opposite of what the title says. Now I am going to listen to 'I'm Only Human' about fifteen times to remind myself that generally the human race stinks, makes mistakes, and can jump to conclusions...or warp the facts to suit their agenda...rather then actually engaging their critical thinking skills. Pours some tequila into two glasses. Sit down and drink up. We get it. Yeah tempted to run back to the DQ and drink myself under a virtual table somewhere.
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Dang it.
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Post by Cyan_Griffonclaw on May 11, 2017 1:32:15 GMT
Not worried. If the game had been a revenue failure EA would have said so on the investor call. It's an investor call, not a fan base call. Since I've heard nothing about EA adjusting earnings for the last quarter I'm thinking there's no news there to be told, just a way to generate clicks during a news day. Exactly and demands would've been made by investors. It was a one-sided conversation and EA will continue on. Bioware is still hanging on.
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Post by griffith82 on May 11, 2017 1:32:16 GMT
what do you tihnk? The studio that developed this got put on suspension for sucking. I didn't like this game the first time. It's a game you must learn how to love. This is a sin in our fast paced ADHD world. No they didn't and no I'm not worried about a sequel.
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Post by tatarforas on May 11, 2017 1:33:00 GMT
A cross between Destiny and the Division....so shit story plus a grind fest? Oh boy I can't wait! Bioware is probably going to die within the next 10 years at this point.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on May 11, 2017 1:34:24 GMT
I don't mind but I'd like some closure for Ryder if he/she isn't the protagonist going forward. yeah exactly if they don't plasn on using Ryder going forward they need to use the DLC's to close the threads left open in the main game such as the plot points I mentioned in my previous post. At leas t for those of us who did like and chose to support MEA.
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Post by suikoden on May 11, 2017 1:38:10 GMT
Super happy Ryder won't get a chance to butcher sequel with more snarkiness. Hopefully every single Andromeda writer has been shipped off to a different EA studio by now.
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Post by themikefest on May 11, 2017 1:41:03 GMT
I like to see Ryder in a sequel. Time will tell.
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Post by Nightlife on May 11, 2017 1:44:07 GMT
I'm okay with that, but in case not, I hope it's a different, more mature Ryder this time around.
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Post by themikefest on May 11, 2017 1:45:47 GMT
I like to know who killed Jien Garson.
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Post by paradigm on May 11, 2017 1:52:14 GMT
I consider myself a huge fan, but IF it was clear a sequel wasn't coming out for more than 3 years, and they were going to wrap up the big mysteries in a DLC, I'd probably just read the wiki.
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Post by dmc1001 on May 11, 2017 2:00:07 GMT
If they decided MEA was a failure I would love to see the MW revisited. We can follow the adventures of Hackett's great-grandkid or something. Hackett is about the only person who definitely survives (except, presumably, in Refusal).
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Dang it.
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Post by Cyan_Griffonclaw on May 11, 2017 2:02:19 GMT
They made do it with some, like Quarian Ark, Ellen Ryder or the Benefactor but the Kett Empire is too big of a subject to just defeat swiftly in 1 DLC But what about 2 or 3? That's possible and given the track history... that's plausible.
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Post by kino on May 11, 2017 2:04:42 GMT
The plot ends that were left dangling would be too big to close with a DLC. I suspect most of those loose ends will be left to be answered in a sequel. Considering the news today, we won't be getting a sequel anytime within the next few years. They may not even continue this story with them breaking up the teams and Montreal only doing patch and multiplayer support. Right now with Montreal doing multiplayer support, Edmonton doing the new IP and the rest doing Battlefront 2, they may not even do dlc. All those loose ends lose value if we wait 5+ years for the next installment. There was more closure in ME1 and ME2 without the dlcs. So I'm asking for them tie up or at least semi tie up the smaller loose ends and give some more hints to the over arching mystery That's just it. I have very little faith in the "news" today, particularly with the Kotaku reporter having to actually change the headline after it was published. EA reallocated employees, they didn't lay anyone off, and there was no change in estimated earnings for last quarter. Though ME:A might not have been the break out hit they were hoping for it seems to have performed to their expectations. I suspect there will be DLC and a sequel on a typical BW development time table. Some might think I'm being overly optimistic but it's what I'm not hearing from EA that makes me think the series isn't anywhere near "hiatus".
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Post by kino on May 11, 2017 2:06:11 GMT
The plot ends that were left dangling would be too big to close with a DLC. I suspect most of those loose ends will be left to be answered in a *comics/Novels*. Fixed that for you. Nah. You really didn't. You just made it silly.
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Post by smilesja on May 11, 2017 2:08:50 GMT
I like to know who killed Jien Garson.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on May 11, 2017 2:09:28 GMT
I like to see Ryder in a sequel. Time will tell. Yeah I'd prefer to see Ryder again too but if they don't then the DLC's wil need to wrap Ryder's story up much like they pretty much used Trespasser to wrap up the Inquisitor's story in DAI.
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