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Post by themikefest on May 17, 2018 12:08:32 GMT
Bain Massani. The son of a big goddamn hero. I like what he called Ryder, little Duck.
Meeting Conrad's sister Cassandra.
Running into the Cerberus reps on Kadara. They mention the Lazarus project and the Lawson woman. I like that they wanted to put humanity first.
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Post by sil on May 17, 2018 12:46:12 GMT
Bain Massani. The son of a big goddamn hero. I like what he called Ryder, little Duck. Meeting Conrad's sister Cassandra. Running into the Cerberus reps on Kadara. They mention the Lazarus project and the Lawson woman. I like that they wanted to put humanity first. I really liked meeting Bain Massani, I think it's a shame that his conversation is bugged and starts as you walk through the door. You're so far from him that you don't get a good look at him. Plus I think his armour was a little too clean cut for someone going around a desert hunting Kett. Still, I liked him! |
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Post by Element Zero on May 17, 2018 14:26:14 GMT
In the novel "Nexus Uprising" Sloane observes that Addison seems nearly crippled by a mood disorder when things get bad. This observation fits the character I experience in MEA. Her depression compromises her judgment and interactions with others. She's much better as circumstances turn for the better. It makes you wonder whether she was a safe choice for her role. Is it worth a read? I’ve debated picking it up. I liked it, and it's well written. It adds a different perspective on the Uprising, Sloane and the other leaders. The "revolt of dangerous traitors" was definitely not what Tann's stories make it. (The worst is that turian in the game who asks if Sloane is dead because he hates her. His hate is so bizarre. He needs Lexi's brain meds, I think.) |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 15:03:52 GMT
Which makes her an idiot. They needed the supplies in order to get out there and find places for humans to live. Fortunately, the highly inefficient system was easily bribed. If Vetra could get some guy's kid out cryo then anything is possible. [Yes, I'm quoting myself.] To add to this, while it appears on the outside that it's not efficient to get some family members out of cryo because they're unskilled (which would seem to defy all logic because useless people are, well, useless in the frontier), it's also true that a happy worker is likely to do better. If my kid was frozen because some bureaucrat decided he wasn't useful, I'd likely spend my time moping about it and not really give a shit about my job. Hence, I could EASILY look the other way when a ship is taking off with extra supplies. Why would I care? Doesn't hurt that Vetra got Ben's son to the top of the list. I would, however, rate the importance over someone's child over an older person. Sure, that's one way a person might react to the situation. Another way is to bust ass, give it everything I've got to ensure the Initiative's success, and try to preserve every last bit of supplies to make sure my kid would be well-supported. Nexus supplies are finite - they have a hydroponic area ostensibly producing food crops, but until they secure additional resources and set up manufacturing/processing facilities - or at least trading agreements with the angara - there aren't any other sources.
In the novel "Nexus Uprising" Sloane observes that Addison seems nearly crippled by a mood disorder when things get bad. This observation fits the character I experience in MEA. Her depression compromises her judgment and interactions with others. She's much better as circumstances turn for the better. It makes you wonder whether she was a safe choice for her role. Hmm... maybe she's suffering from that post-cryo condition that Lexi developed a serum for if you scan scavs on Eladaan? That could explain the behavior of some other characters, too. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 16:05:45 GMT
Please pardon the double post.
One of the other things I noticed this playthrough is that the situations the various Arks encountered seem true to the various species' cultures. Sarissa was all about hit-n-run espionage, the turians' dogged discipline and insistence on following the original plan got them in deep doo. Since the salarians like their wars won before they start, they didn't know what to do when the Paarchero was invaded by an enemy about which they knew nothing.
Speaking of species' cultures, the terminals around the krogan colony make me laugh every time I read them. Krogan learning how to do courtship and father children is really funny.
Also, I did the Vetra romance this time, and the scene where she makes cow for Ryder was pretty cute. Turians are known to be major meat eaters (as opposed to their dextro cousins, the quarians, who are vegetarian) so it stands to reason that a big hunk of meat is what Vetra would seek out for Ryder.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 16:50:25 GMT
Bain Massani. The son of a big goddamn hero. I like what he called Ryder, little Duck. Meeting Conrad's sister Cassandra. Running into the Cerberus reps on Kadara. They mention the Lazarus project and the Lawson woman. I like that they wanted to put humanity first. I really liked meeting Bain Massani, I think it's a shame that his conversation is bugged and starts as you walk through the door. You're so far from him that you don't get a good look at him. Plus I think his armour was a little too clean cut for someone going around a desert hunting Kett. Still, I liked him! After you've completed his quests (taking out the base next door to him and then taking out the barracks up on the hill), you can go back to get your reward and that conversation will not trigger until you click on him (so you can get in closer to get a better look). |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 16:51:52 GMT
Please pardon the double post. One of the other things I noticed this playthrough is that the situations the various Arks encountered seem true to the various species' cultures. Sarissa was all about hit-n-run espionage, the turians' dogged discipline and insistence on following the original plan got them in deep doo. Since the salarians like their wars won before they start, they didn't know what to do when the Paarchero was invaded by an enemy about which they knew nothing. Speaking of species' cultures, the terminals around the krogan colony make me laugh every time I read them. Krogan learning how to do courtship and father children is really funny. Also, I did the Vetra romance this time, and the scene where she makes cow for Ryder was pretty cute. Turians are known to be major meat eaters (as opposed to their dextro cousins, the quarians, who are vegetarian) so it stands to reason that a big hunk of meat is what Vetra would seek out for Ryder. Re: Krogan Colony Terminals - My personal favorite is the request for a recipe for gingerbred cookies. I also really like the conversation Ryder can have with the Krogan bartender about trying Ryncol. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 17:02:23 GMT
Please pardon the double post. One of the other things I noticed this playthrough is that the situations the various Arks encountered seem true to the various species' cultures. Sarissa was all about hit-n-run espionage, the turians' dogged discipline and insistence on following the original plan got them in deep doo. Since the salarians like their wars won before they start, they didn't know what to do when the Paarchero was invaded by an enemy about which they knew nothing. Speaking of species' cultures, the terminals around the krogan colony make me laugh every time I read them. Krogan learning how to do courtship and father children is really funny. Also, I did the Vetra romance this time, and the scene where she makes cow for Ryder was pretty cute. Turians are known to be major meat eaters (as opposed to their dextro cousins, the quarians, who are vegetarian) so it stands to reason that a big hunk of meat is what Vetra would seek out for Ryder. Re: Krogan Colony Terminals - My personal favorite is the request for a recipe for gingerbred cookies. I also really like the conversation Ryder can have with the Krogan bartender about trying Ryncol. I love the series trying to hawk varren jerky. Also the comments about the dance - only a krogan social event would end in injuries. Someone brought explosives to the Dad's day out with the kids?  |
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Post by Element Zero on May 17, 2018 19:33:02 GMT
I really liked meeting Bain Massani, I think it's a shame that his conversation is bugged and starts as you walk through the door. You're so far from him that you don't get a good look at him. Plus I think his armour was a little too clean cut for someone going around a desert hunting Kett. Still, I liked him! After you've completed his quests (taking out the base next door to him and then taking out the barracks up on the hill), you can go back to get your reward and that conversation will not trigger until you click on him (so you can get in closer to get a better look). I just jet boost into the room for the first conversation. It's not too hard to target a spot for reasonable conversation. |
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Post by Zikade on May 17, 2018 20:39:31 GMT
Combat. Overall feels more responsive and fluent and thanks to the added verticality, I had tons of fun with my Vanguard style protag. He was like flying around the battlefield. Really enjoyed pulling combos like this: Although the 3 skills limit was a bit of a bummer, I liked the idea of being able to experiment and combine whatever skills you want. While the new cover system could sometimes feel clunky, I think the way they revamped the combat managed to make the environments feel a bit more authentic. I mean, in ME2 and ME3: "Oh hey a room with conveniently placed cover pieces, geez I wonder if we'll have a fight." Graphics. Animations and some character models aside, I think the environments were gorgeous. H-047c was especially impressive to me. |
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Post by griffith82 on May 17, 2018 22:40:05 GMT
Is it worth a read? I’ve debated picking it up. I liked it, and it's well written. It adds a different perspective on the Uprising, Sloane and the other leaders. The "revolt of dangerous traitors" was definitely not what Tann's stories make it. (The worst is that turian in the game who asks if Sloane is dead because he hates her. His hate is so bizarre. He needs Lexi's brain meds, I think.) Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? |
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Post by colfoley on May 17, 2018 23:10:32 GMT
I liked it, and it's well written. It adds a different perspective on the Uprising, Sloane and the other leaders. The "revolt of dangerous traitors" was definitely not what Tann's stories make it. (The worst is that turian in the game who asks if Sloane is dead because he hates her. His hate is so bizarre. He needs Lexi's brain meds, I think.) Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? Initiation.  |
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Post by griffith82 on May 17, 2018 23:26:33 GMT
Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? Initiation. Did you like the books? |
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Post by sil on May 17, 2018 23:30:13 GMT
I liked it, and it's well written. It adds a different perspective on the Uprising, Sloane and the other leaders. The "revolt of dangerous traitors" was definitely not what Tann's stories make it. (The worst is that turian in the game who asks if Sloane is dead because he hates her. His hate is so bizarre. He needs Lexi's brain meds, I think.) Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? I'd go with Initiation |
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Post by griffith82 on May 17, 2018 23:37:23 GMT
Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? I'd go with Initiation I will do that. Sil did you like the books? |
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Post by Guts on May 17, 2018 23:40:18 GMT
What I liked about the game was combat, characters and visual output. Also Nomad was fun. Banter was good and plenty. Crafting was okay. I had a lot of fun with meamp and still occasionally do. Crafting was nice, but the UI was terrible. |
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Post by sil on May 17, 2018 23:50:07 GMT
I will do that. Sil did you like the books? If I'm honest, I found Nexus Uprising to be a bit of a chore. It felt over long and didn't reveal anything new that I found relevant, though it did give a little more insight into why the exiles were exiled. I really enjoyed Initiation, its set in the Milky Way and it really helped me to like Cora. I'd say I enjoyed it as much as Ascension and Retribution. |
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Post by ahglock on May 18, 2018 1:29:30 GMT
Combat. Overall feels more responsive and fluent and thanks to the added verticality, I had tons of fun with my Vanguard style protag. He was like flying around the battlefield. Really enjoyed pulling combos like this: Although the 3 skills limit was a bit of a bummer, I liked the idea of being able to experiment and combine whatever skills you want. While the new cover system could sometimes feel clunky, I think the way they revamped the combat managed to make the environments feel a bit more authentic. I mean, in ME2 and ME3: "Oh hey a room with conveniently placed cover pieces, geez I wonder if we'll have a fight." Graphics. Animations and some character models aside, I think the environments were gorgeous. H-047c was especially impressive to me. I actually preferred ME3 combat to this one in most respects as characters had weight i guess I'd call it. They moved kind of how I expect people in gear to move. But the open world aspect of the game added a lot for reasons like you mentioned with artificially located cover, the corridor feeling aspect of even planet levels in ME3. But just talking shooting and moving i preferred ME3. |
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Post by Element Zero on May 18, 2018 2:29:52 GMT
I liked it, and it's well written. It adds a different perspective on the Uprising, Sloane and the other leaders. The "revolt of dangerous traitors" was definitely not what Tann's stories make it. (The worst is that turian in the game who asks if Sloane is dead because he hates her. His hate is so bizarre. He needs Lexi's brain meds, I think.) Loca book store had Uprising and Initiation on sale. Picked them both up. Which should I read first? Uprising is more relevant to the game's plot. Initiation gives good background for Cora, SAM and Alec. They're unconnected, so either works okay. |
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Post by Element Zero on May 18, 2018 2:32:22 GMT
Combat. Overall feels more responsive and fluent and thanks to the added verticality, I had tons of fun with my Vanguard style protag. He was like flying around the battlefield. Really enjoyed pulling combos like this: Although the 3 skills limit was a bit of a bummer, I liked the idea of being able to experiment and combine whatever skills you want. While the new cover system could sometimes feel clunky, I think the way they revamped the combat managed to make the environments feel a bit more authentic. I mean, in ME2 and ME3: "Oh hey a room with conveniently placed cover pieces, geez I wonder if we'll have a fight." Graphics. Animations and some character models aside, I think the environments were gorgeous. H-047c was especially impressive to me. I actually preferred ME3 combat to this one in most respects as characters had weight i guess I'd call it. They moved kind of how I expect people in gear to move. But the open world aspect of the game added a lot for reasons like you mentioned with artificially located cover, the corridor feeling aspect of even planet levels in ME3. But just talking shooting and moving i preferred ME3. I thought ME2 had that weight. In ME3, I felt like Shepard could do everything but fly. It didn't bother me, but he definitely felt unfettered to me. I recall some complaining about the speed and weightlessness, along with the unlimited sprint. Should Shepard have gotten winded after a 10-15m sprint? Silly. |
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Post by themikefest on May 18, 2018 3:26:28 GMT
I thought ME2 had that weight. In ME3, I felt like Shepard could do everything but fly. It didn't bother me, but he definitely felt unfettered to me. I recall some complaining about the speed and weightlessness, along with the unlimited sprint. Should Shepard have gotten winded after a 10-15m sprint? Silly. So you're ok with Shepard having the forever run? |
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Post by colfoley on May 18, 2018 3:58:59 GMT
I was.
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Post by melbella on May 18, 2018 4:10:36 GMT
I thought ME2 had that weight. In ME3, I felt like Shepard could do everything but fly. It didn't bother me, but he definitely felt unfettered to me. I recall some complaining about the speed and weightlessness, along with the unlimited sprint. Should Shepard have gotten winded after a 10-15m sprint? Silly. So you're ok with Shepard having the forever run?
Better than being able to only go a couple of steps before running out of stamina and having to walk. Even I could run farther than that.
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Post by themikefest on May 18, 2018 4:23:18 GMT
So you're ok with Shepard having the forever run?
Better than being able to only go a couple of steps before running out of stamina and having to walk. Even I could run farther than that.
A couple of steps? I'm sure a lot of people have no problem sprinting for more than a couple of steps. With the forever run, what's the explanation for having it in ME3 when it wasn't in ME1/2? |
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Post by ahglock on May 18, 2018 4:25:58 GMT
I thought ME2 had that weight. In ME3, I felt like Shepard could do everything but fly. It didn't bother me, but he definitely felt unfettered to me. I recall some complaining about the speed and weightlessness, along with the unlimited sprint. Should Shepard have gotten winded after a 10-15m sprint? Silly. I felt ME2 had even more weight which i liked but also lacked the roll which I dug, and the melee in Me3 felt more satisfying. The unlimited run I was fine with as in ME2 his sprint length was like 30 feet, I'm a middle aged fat man and I feel more in shape than ME2 shepard. in MEA I feel like I'm gliding everywhere and i prefer a meaty combat roll to a jet pack dash.Outside the ability to switch handedness the shooting game play is pretty much the same as ME2 except I think the guns felt better in ME3 at least on insanity, but that could just be familiarity with the guns. At least the weapon classes felt more balanced. I still miss ME2s weapon vs defense system. It wasn't complex basic rock/paper/scissors stuff but it still added something to my game. I vastly preferred having 8 hot keys for powers vs 3. But, for me the open world aspect of MEA is a huge selling point it makes sniper rifles actually feel like sniper rifles, it allows a huge range of approaches to a fight, cover feels more natural instead of an artifact of the combat system. For every area I think the previous games did combat better this makes up for it. |
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