Rumours of Mass Effect Trilogy Trilogy Remaster: What would you like to see?

Biotics nerfed in ME3??? Um... what?! They got nerfed in ME2 indeed and I hated that. Too much focus on shooting in general. But in ME3 biotics were super fun again. Don't have to use a gun at all if I don't want to. A biotic partner made the game easy as pie. I'm one of those people who prefer ME3's combat to MEA. And HELL NO to the jetpack!

I don't want any gameplay changes made to a remaster actually. I just want controller support for ME1 and sharper textures. And I'm only going to buy if every single DLC is included. If not I'll keep my Xbox. The expensive DLC are the reason I haven't replayed on PC yet even though ME2 was free and I bought ME3 again for the MP.

Mind if I say the opposite? The abundance of combos is the greatest gameplay invention in ME3 and triggering them with other powers than just one makes more sense.

All these checklists just make me think the longer we don't have the original games touched the better. So many of those things are subjective and for some might improve the game and at the same time ruin the games for others. If I had some level of faith that people would just accept whatever is released especially if there is nothing really done to the games I might be more enthusiastic for some kind of remaster for those that might not have experienced the game, but I fully expect a complete cry fest about how BioWare betrayed the franchise by doing or not doing something and endless think pieces about it.

Yeah it's one of the other main reasons why I don' tthink Bioware or EA aer going t obother with a remaster yet. Peoiple aer just moanin gabou tthings they dislik eabout a game instead of enjoying i tfo rwhat it is.

Yes I complain about stuff, but it's mostly about stuff in the games. How many times have you seen a post from me complaining about people who complain about stuff?

I happen to agree but it would be hard. In the end, we'd still need options. I'd prefer cutting Starbrat out entirely but assume that's not possible. Could take it down a notch and not make it the Ultimate AI Controller.

Let's take Synthesis. Imagine something developed that would allow man and machine to find more balance. It's not forced on the galaxy but there's no doubt a lot of people would choose to be "green pilled". After all, wasn't there an entire VR race of people who were organics that placed their minds in VR? This is exceptionally plausible and doesn't alter the entire galaxy. In this version, assume Shepard thinks this is a viable prospect and is the first to go green.

Control would take some work. Can't have Shepard become and AI or a Reaper. Maybe the Reapers get chipped or have the Three Laws of Robotics instilled in them. There's still some kind of control going on but Shep isn't some creepy Reaper.

Destroy is similar. A virus that attacks Reaper tech. Couldn't be instant by any means but could be disseminated. This would have the bonus of leaving the Citadel and relays intact but also used to make the Reapers themselves be inert. We'd still have a way to go before the Reapers are gone but it does have some basis for a future game.

Refusal. Shep decides all galactic races need to commit suicide. Who wants that?


These are just thoughts on reworking the endings. Won't change much about the game at all but might help stop the complaints about the endings. It would leave the "RGB" concept intact. It would also make it easier to have sequels because none of these options definitely change the galaxy, at least not immediately. Shepard could not be used but that's probably for the best anyway.

caricatural portrayal of religion mostly

Yeah, it would be hard. And unlikely. Which is why, assuming this remaster thing even happens, I probably won't buy.

I love it when a writer beats me over the head with a hammer, to drive a point. That sweet subtlety of a wild bull let loose in a china shop. How could I possibly pick up on those clues, otherwise? I am dumb, after all, according to Mac.

Thanks, Iakus, that's the kind of pain I like to experience on a Tuesday noon.

A replacement for the lazy Tali photoshop would be nice