Mass Effect News Thread

Arron @arronconnelly
Our very own Mike Kent will be talking #MEA at #GDC18 . He will be covering some of our systems design in Frostbite and content creation approaches.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/span-classhighlightmass-effectspan-andromeda-audio-retrospective-/851495


'Mass Effect Andromeda' Audio Retrospective

Speaker:
Michael Kent (Audio Director, Bioware)
A resident ‘ninja’ in the BioWare sound team, Mike has had a hand in crafting almost all of the signature audio moments in BioWare history. Whether it’s crazy Remnant living metal or massive Reapers and Dragons, he has been a fundamental part of BioWare’s audio identity for the 14 years he has been a part of the team.

Audio Director for 'Mass Effect: Andromeda', Michael Kent, is going to step through some of the methodologies, vision, and strategy behind the audio effort for the game. This lecture will cover lessons learned, specific examples of how to take concepts through to execution, as well as examples of how to achieve quality against the massive scope of a BioWare game with limited resources and time.

Takeaway
Attendees will gain insight into how Bioware creates the audio experiences in their games. Topics covered will include: source creation and in-game implementation, weapons and combat systems, procedural foley and breathing systems, ambient systems for covering large areas, and mixing.



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Yeah, these games have great audio. I was trying to upgrade my system to UHD sound after playing MEA. It sounds amazing. With DAI, I'll always remember creeping up on the slumbering Highland Ravager in Emprise du Lion. Her breathing resonated through my room. I remember getting goosebumps and a big ass smile.

yeah both ME and DA seem to have pretty decent audio.

Considering his last Tweet was 03/29/2017, "macwalterlives" is based solely on assumption until proven otherwise 

Either Elon Musk is a fan of MEA, or Liam's great, great grandfather works for SpaceX...

It probably won't be publicized but I'm eager to know what he'll discuss there. If anyone here's going to that event, I'd love a summary of the event.

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This cosplayers whole ME:A set is amazing 

Nice cosplay even though i never did liked the high level version of the chest piece of some MEA armors.

Wow the standards are pretty high on this and the "Cora" cosplay that got posted earlier.   

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Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Updates
blog.bioware.com/mass-effect-andromeda-multiplayer-updates/

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Here are the latest updates to Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer.
February 13

Halberd:
– Increased clip size from 12 to 18
– Increased damage from 111-140 to 117-147
Thokin:
– Increased clip size from 24 to 30
– Increased total ammo capacity from 240-300 to 300-375
Charger:
– Increased accuracy from 45-56 to 50-63
Predator
– Increased damage from 54-72 to 57-76
– Increased force from 30 to 40
Sidewinder
– Increased ammo capacity from 60-75 to 65-81
Scorpion
– Increased damage from 587-704 to 616-739
– Increased force from 55 to 75
Indra
– Increased damage from 92-110 to 97-116
Shadow
– Increased damage from 85-102 to 88-106



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