So how do people handle extraction these days...

Beerfish
N7

Little Pumpkin

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Origin: Beerfish
XBL Gamertag: Beerfish77
Posts: 15,177 Likes: 36,346

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:31:23 GMT OneWomanArmy, Transcended One, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by Beerfish on Jul 5, 2017 21:31:23 GMT

At the start of MEAMP it seemed the standard wait till a very short time left and stay well away form the ezone and then happily zip to the ezone, relax, have a cappuccino and discuss the match before the shuttle arrived.

Now they purposely insert camped enemies in the ezone (Always seem to be two snipers for the outlaws), you have to battle your way through enemies fiercely unless you are an infiltrator type and you still get swarmed last minute because the enemies spawn so fast and the location of spawn points.

Any new tips or tricks to share? I almost exclusively pug so rarely do you get a nice cohesive movement to the ezone that friends might carry out.

Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 21:32:06 GMT by Beerfish

onehitparry N3 Posts: 541 Likes: 1,001 onehitparry inherit Male 5421 0 Nov 21, 2019 19:10:23 GMT 1,001 onehitparry 541 N3 Mar 21, 2017 22:38:29 GMT March 2017 onehitparry	So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:34:17 GMT Scathane likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by onehitparry on Jul 5, 2017 21:34:17 GMT I usually head back at 30s to go just to make sure the LZ is clear.

Beerfish
N7

Little Pumpkin

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Origin: Beerfish
XBL Gamertag: Beerfish77
Posts: 15,177 Likes: 36,346

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:36:05 GMT

Quote

Post by Beerfish on Jul 5, 2017 21:36:05 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 21:34:17 GMT onehitparry said:

I usually head back at 30s to go just to make sure the LZ is clear.

Well that is the thing these days, you have to head back a bit early to clear out the zone but that leaves the other enemies lots of time to swarm.

onehitparry
N3

Posts: 541 Likes: 1,001

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:42:08 GMT Beerfish, kikkai, and 1 more like this

Quote

Post by onehitparry on Jul 5, 2017 21:42:08 GMT

Gotcha. Unfortunately I don't have any better advice. : ( Maybe make sure your finest pair of try hard pants are clean and pressed in case you need to put them on? I've had a few really bad extractions kind of similar to what you're describing. Maybe the team got back early, but it was basically a front row seat to the Annointed parade.

Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 21:42:23 GMT by onehitparry

CHRrOME
N5

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect Andromeda
Prime Posts: 666
Prime Likes: 112 ish
Posts: 2,805 Likes: 3,540

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:53:13 GMT Beerfish and angrybobh like this

Quote

Post by CHRrOME on Jul 5, 2017 21:53:13 GMT

I've noticed that too, and it happens with objective waves also. Hack, devices, pizza, you name it. There's always a couple of fuckers spawning right in the objective zone to make it even more annoying.

Back on topic, I handle extraction the same as usual, probably I wait longer than usual (say, I rush to LZ 10 seconds away, all depends on distance ofc). I don't even bother killing whatever spawns there, because you kill it and there's 10 thousand fuckers ready to take its place.
It's dumb "immersion wise" too, like if the LZ is crowded with baddies the pilot is not gonna land to pick up the team and risk the transport, that's like extractions 101.

RIP old BioWare - 1995-2016. I used to be a fan, now I'm just toxic.

Xan
N2

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: XAN1_95
PSN: XAN1_95
Posts: 137 Likes: 799

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 21:58:25 GMT jmac1424, Schachmatt123, and 1 more like this

Quote

Post by Xan on Jul 5, 2017 21:58:25 GMT

I usually do it like this:
Stay on the opposite side of the map (as far from the LZ as possible).
30 seconds left: start moving towards the LZ and kill the camping Sharpshooters. Hold a position close to the LZ but don't enter it yet.
10 seconds left: enter the LZ.

Example on Zero: start out at the pug camping corner, at 30 seconds start moving and get to the room that is right in front of you when you spawn in (or to the bigger one with the ammo box in it, depending on the situation), kill the Sharshooters and stay in the room until the countdown reaches 10 seconds. When it reaches 10 move to the LZ.

My N7HQ page

I love punishing @howyummy

angrybobh
N2

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect Andromeda
Posts: 187 Likes: 446

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:26:19 GMT

Quote

Post by angrybobh on Jul 5, 2017 22:26:19 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 21:58:25 GMT Xan said:

I usually do it like this:
Stay on the opposite side of the map (as far from the LZ as possible).
30 seconds left: start moving towards the LZ and kill the camping Sharpshooters. Hold a position close to the LZ but don't enter it yet.
10 seconds left: enter the LZ.

Example on Zero: start out at the pug camping corner, at 30 seconds start moving and get to the room that is right in front of you when you spawn in (or to the bigger one with the ammo box in it, depending on the situation), kill the Sharshooters and stay in the room until the countdown reaches 10 seconds. When it reaches 10 move to the LZ.

I do this as well. I would only add 1 thing to it. Ignore fallen allies unless you absolutely know you can spare 2 seconds. You are supposed to save a gel for extraction. That is a rule from back in ME3MP that I still follow.

lennybusker
N4

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: LennyBusker
Posts: 1,860 Likes: 5,352

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT capn233, jmac1424, and 3 more like this

Quote

Post by lennybusker on Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 21:36:05 GMT Beerfish said:

Jul 5, 2017 21:34:17 GMT onehitparry said:

I usually head back at 30s to go just to make sure the LZ is clear.

Well that is the thing these days, you have to head back a bit early to clear out the zone but that leaves the other enemies lots of time to swarm.

Why? You can extract with enemies in the zone. Fuck em. Stand right next to those motherfuckers and wave goodbye.

Old gamer, generally fussy, likes numbers and science.

poultrymancer
N4

5 Green Stars

Posts: 1,167 Likes: 3,125

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:29:58 GMT via mobile Scathane likes this

Quote

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:29:58 GMT

Anymore when playing with friends (3-man or 4, not duo) we'll just camp the LZ for lulz as often as not. It's not really appreciably more difficult than a wave 6 hack or upload.

With PUGs, ME3-style sprint across the map in the last 20-30 seconds. Barring a spacedog-sync or losing track of time while killin' it's seldom difficult to make it unhindered.

vanelsa N3 Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda Posts: 905 Likes: 1,826 vanelsa inherit Male 140 0 Aug 1, 2016 17:04:21 GMT 1,826 vanelsa 905 N3 Aug 1, 2016 17:02:30 GMT August 2016 vanelsa Top Mass Effect Trilogy, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda	So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:34:21 GMT Scathane likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vanelsa on Jul 5, 2017 22:34:21 GMT Provided you have gels, you can also deliberately die in the extraction zone, hope no one picks you up, and revive yourself right before the timer runs out.
	Platinum solos with every MEA character on YouTube » Gold solos with every MEA character on YouTube » Platinum and Gold Solo Telemetry Data Analysis »

poultrymancer
N4

5 Green Stars

Posts: 1,167 Likes: 3,125

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:35:18 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:35:18 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:32:15 GMT jasonbourne0305 said:

Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT lennybusker said:

Why? You can extract with enemies in the zone. Fuck em. Stand right next to those motherfuckers and wave goodbye.

True - as long as one of three things don't happen.

1) You don't jump
2) You don't get sync'd
3) You don't die within 3-4 seconds before the timer runs out.

I've missed the extraction on all three of those. Not sure why 1) but it has happened more than once. I would include being a hair outside the extraction zone but that was my own fault.

Re 1, unless you jump out of the LZ that shouldn't be a problem.

I routinely hover over extraction and it's never not worked.

lennybusker
N4

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: LennyBusker
Posts: 1,860 Likes: 5,352

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:40:57 GMT

Quote

Post by lennybusker on Jul 5, 2017 22:40:57 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:32:15 GMT jasonbourne0305 said:

Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT lennybusker said:

Why? You can extract with enemies in the zone. Fuck em. Stand right next to those motherfuckers and wave goodbye.

True - as long as one of three things don't happen.

1) You don't jump
2) You don't get sync'd
3) You don't die within 3-4 seconds before the timer runs out.

I've missed the extraction on all three of those. Not sure why 1) but it has happened more than once. I would include being a hair outside the extraction zone but that was my own fault.

The height thing is really weird, because I've extracted while hovering on Havoc just to test it out. Maybe I wasn't quite at max height, though I'm fairly certain I've also jumped off of the nearby crates on Magma and extracted in the air. But then again I've also seen it go your way. Just bullshit wonky netcode, I guess.

Old gamer, generally fussy, likes numbers and science.

kaileena_sands
N3

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda
Posts: 285 Likes: 1,305

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:43:15 GMT SofaJockey, Beerfish, and 7 more like this

Quote

Post by kaileena_sands on Jul 5, 2017 22:43:15 GMT

I handle extraction thusly:

1) I stay in the other corner of the map, killing whatever's in my sight.

2) I get carried away killing enemies and I panic when I see the timer at 00:07

3) I do a mad dash to the LZ while simultaneously praying to all the forces of the universe

4) I hit the LZ at the last moment leaving my friends puzzled at how I magically made it to extraction yet again :lol:

Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 22:44:23 GMT by kaileena_sands

poultrymancer
N4

5 Green Stars

Posts: 1,167 Likes: 3,125

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 22:51:39 GMT via mobile jasonbourne0305 likes this

Quote

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:51:39 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:44:53 GMT jasonbourne0305 said:

Jul 5, 2017 22:35:18 GMT poultrymancer said:

Re 1, unless you jump out of the LZ that shouldn't be a problem.

I routinely hover over extraction and it's never not worked.

Maybe it is map-dependent? I am not sure why I would be jumping outside the map :/ lol

When I get to LZ, I don't jump. Perhaps this was a bug that was fixed? It has been a while since I've failed extraction on this. But like I said, it could have been a bug fixed.

Could be. All either of us have are anecdotes/personal experience, so without a larger sample it's hard to say. It could be a rare bug, a corrected bug, or maybe the game is punishing you for something. Who knows?

poultrymancer
N4

5 Green Stars

Posts: 1,167 Likes: 3,125

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 23:03:58 GMT via mobile kaileena_sands and jasonbourne0305 like this

Quote

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 23:03:58 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:55:37 GMT jasonbourne0305 said:

Jul 5, 2017 22:43:15 GMT kaileena_sands said:

I handle extraction thusly:

1) I stay in the other corner of the map, killing whatever's in my sight.

2) I get carried away killing enemies and I panic when I see the timer at 00:07

3) I do a mad dash to the LZ while simultaneously praying to all the forces of the universe

4) I hit the LZ at the last moment leaving my friends puzzled at how I magically made it to extraction yet again :lol:

I've done 4) with Angara Avenger finding an enemy in LZ and using avenger strike to teleport my ass across the map to the LZ with seconds to spare.

I've got one friend who's done the opposite a handful of times - he tries to time a charge out of the LZ such that we get full extraction even though he's not there.

It doesn't always work, but it's entertaining enough that the occasional loss of the full extraction bonus has never bothered me.

Pearl
N5

optics cuck

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: FatherOfPearl
PSN: FatherOfPearl
Prime Posts: 7,305
Prime Likes: 3,002
Posts: 3,898 Likes: 13,409

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 23:07:15 GMT kaileena_sands, lennybusker, and 1 more like this

Quote

Post by Pearl on Jul 5, 2017 23:07:15 GMT

the same as I did in me3

having some micropenis marauders in the lz doesn't make a difference

“The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” ― Douglas Adams, 1980

vomder
N3

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: vomder
XBL Gamertag: killer of stars
PSN: vomder
Posts: 396 Likes: 736

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 23:49:30 GMT

Quote

Post by vomder on Jul 5, 2017 23:49:30 GMT

I always wait as long as possible then head slowly towards the landing zone. But sometimes those fucking dogs will grab you in mid air stopping you from making it.

"Well, says No-bark, we got a chupacabra with an automatic weapon. And that's when they get real quiet, 'cause now they see the predicament we're in."

coldsteelblue
N3

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem
PSN: coldsteelblue
Posts: 690 Likes: 1,033

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 5, 2017 23:54:08 GMT

Quote

Post by coldsteelblue on Jul 5, 2017 23:54:08 GMT

Hang back killing until there's about 3 seconds left on the clock & BC straight into one of the enemies at the extraction zone.

If I'm not playing a vanguard, same as ME3MP really.

The last time I took a personality test I failed it.

PATPATPATlol N4 GOD XBL Gamertag: PATPATPATlol Posts: 1,768 Likes: 6,494 PATPATPATlol inherit GOD Male 102 0 Sept 19, 2016 21:11:30 GMT 6,494 PATPATPATlol 1,768 N4 Aug 1, 2016 13:46:53 GMT August 2016 patpatpatlol PATPATPATlol	So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 0:30:01 GMT Beerfish, OneWomanArmy, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PATPATPATlol on Jul 6, 2017 0:30:01 GMT There's an extraction wave?! I always bail after the wave 6 objective.

capn233 N4 Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Andromeda Posts: 1,708 Likes: 2,714 capn233 inherit Male 115 0 Oct 5, 2024 14:27:13 GMT 2,714 capn233 1,708 N4 Aug 1, 2016 15:04:33 GMT August 2016 YouTube capn233 Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Andromeda	So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 2:46:03 GMT OneWomanArmy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by capn233 on Jul 6, 2017 2:46:03 GMT I prefer to get to the zone as the shuttle arrives (like 5s or less).
	"Are all people from your galaxy loud-mouthed braggarts?" "Nope. Just me, baby. Just me."

toast
N2

Origin: toastmasta
Posts: 212 Likes: 225

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 2:58:39 GMT OneWomanArmy likes this

Quote

Post by toast on Jul 6, 2017 2:58:39 GMT

I've noticed myself dying more frequently during that last 15 second mad dash to the extract. I find in PUGS (which is all I play), that often times, my teammates will have a sniper just chilling behind them, firing at me. Either they are oblivious or overwhelmed (or dumb), I often get shot in the process. It does take for a different strategy

Last Edit: Jul 6, 2017 2:59:33 GMT by toast

Kazu N4 Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Mass Effect Andromeda Origin: IOrzhov Posts: 1,332 Likes: 2,868 Kazu inherit 6161 0 Dec 3, 2018 22:18:46 GMT 2,868 Kazu 1,332 N4 Mar 26, 2017 14:50:12 GMT March 2017 kazu Mass Effect Trilogy, Mass Effect Andromeda IOrzhov	So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 6:07:34 GMT Beerfish and poultrymancer like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kazu on Jul 6, 2017 6:07:34 GMT Fight stuff, forget timer, add to the list of heroes. Happens way too often to me.

OneWomanArmy
N5

Queen of BSN

I’m a brilliant brunette with lots of blonde moments 😜

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
XBL Gamertag: Theonewomanarmy
PSN: HypnoticEyes
Prime Posts: A great deal, I'm an old timer
Prime Likes: A LOT....
Posts: 4,360 Likes: 12,217

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 6:11:49 GMT KingTony, jasonbourne0305, and 1 more like this

Quote

Post by OneWomanArmy on Jul 6, 2017 6:11:49 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT lennybusker said:

Jul 5, 2017 21:36:05 GMT Beerfish said:

Well that is the thing these days, you have to head back a bit early to clear out the zone but that leaves the other enemies lots of time to swarm.

Why? You can extract with enemies in the zone. Fuck em. Stand right next to those motherfuckers and wave goodbye.

You're such a badass Lenny :lol:

I do this too sometimes, except I end up dying lol. The other day though I was playing with KingTony and we agreed to sacrifice the two pugs we were playing with, cause we had zero medigel left and we really wanted to extract. So we stayed closed to the landing zone back to back, as we do best and revived each other when we died and the pugs died but damn we ended up making it, so your method does indeed work lol.

If I was meant to be controlled, I would have came with a remote.
I’ll forget but not forgive.
It’s not me, it’s you.
I’ll not shed a single tear for any person in this whole world, but I’ll shed all my tears for all the animals in the universe, dead or alive.

mydamnalterego
N3

Posts: 312 Likes: 475

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 6:15:57 GMT jasonbourne0305 and Scathane like this

Quote

Post by mydamnalterego on Jul 6, 2017 6:15:57 GMT

Jul 5, 2017 22:55:37 GMT jasonbourne0305 said:

Jul 5, 2017 22:43:15 GMT kaileena_sands said:

I handle extraction thusly:

1) I stay in the other corner of the map, killing whatever's in my sight.

2) I get carried away killing enemies and I panic when I see the timer at 00:07

3) I do a mad dash to the LZ while simultaneously praying to all the forces of the universe

4) I hit the LZ at the last moment leaving my friends puzzled at how I magically made it to extraction yet again :lol:

I've done 4) with Angara Avenger finding an enemy in LZ and using avenger strike to teleport my ass across the map to the LZ with seconds to spare.

Pretty much the same with any Vanguard .... in fact - enemies camping in the LZ are true gift for Vanguards and Angara Avenger :-)

Last Edit: Jul 6, 2017 6:16:29 GMT by mydamnalterego

crashsuit
N4

Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
Origin: crashsuit
XBL Gamertag: crashsuit
Prime Posts: 2,140
Prime Likes: 2,789
Posts: 1,753 Likes: 7,697

So how do people handle extraction these days... Jul 6, 2017 9:06:38 GMT via Tapatalk Jeremiah12LGeek, Gya, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by crashsuit on Jul 6, 2017 9:06:38 GMT

I usually cuddle a bit, say "mmm that was nice", and head for the bathroom

Announcements

Recent Threads

Post by Beerfish on Jul 5, 2017 21:31:23 GMT

Post by onehitparry on Jul 5, 2017 21:34:17 GMT

Post by Beerfish on Jul 5, 2017 21:36:05 GMT

Post by onehitparry on Jul 5, 2017 21:42:08 GMT

Post by CHRrOME on Jul 5, 2017 21:53:13 GMT

Post by Xan on Jul 5, 2017 21:58:25 GMT

Post by angrybobh on Jul 5, 2017 22:26:19 GMT

Post by lennybusker on Jul 5, 2017 22:27:00 GMT

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:29:58 GMT

Post by vanelsa on Jul 5, 2017 22:34:21 GMT

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:35:18 GMT

Post by lennybusker on Jul 5, 2017 22:40:57 GMT

Post by kaileena_sands on Jul 5, 2017 22:43:15 GMT

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 22:51:39 GMT

Post by poultrymancer on Jul 5, 2017 23:03:58 GMT

Post by Pearl on Jul 5, 2017 23:07:15 GMT

Post by vomder on Jul 5, 2017 23:49:30 GMT

Post by coldsteelblue on Jul 5, 2017 23:54:08 GMT

Post by PATPATPATlol on Jul 6, 2017 0:30:01 GMT

Post by capn233 on Jul 6, 2017 2:46:03 GMT

Post by toast on Jul 6, 2017 2:58:39 GMT

Post by Kazu on Jul 6, 2017 6:07:34 GMT

Post by OneWomanArmy on Jul 6, 2017 6:11:49 GMT

Post by mydamnalterego on Jul 6, 2017 6:15:57 GMT

Post by crashsuit on Jul 6, 2017 9:06:38 GMT