Andromeda Combat Planning Discussion

I prefer ranged combat to all others. From what I have seen so far, not sure if pure ranged with no melee is going to be possible. Might be, but hard to tell with one short clip. I tried all spec in the series, but always fell back on Biotic and infiltrator. Will be interesting to see how a hybrid mix of that will work. Being limited to only 3 powers at a time, sounds a lot like stance dancing in some games, which I hate.

I'm hoping to play more as a scientist with basic training and light weapons. the equivalent to my Shepard who was a hardend experienced soldier. He will rely more on his intelect and be an asset to the team by providing cover while the soldiers and biotics in the team will take the lead.

Nuts to that noise. Everything will be sent to hell in a biotic handbasket and it will be glorious.

But seriously though, the only difference between this and the old games is the extra axis of movement. Anyone who played ME3 is used to sometimes having everything obscured behind big ass combo explosions.

I have been thinking about things, and the combat system in Andromeda, and a few questions have occured to me. First off, what does everyone plan on running in terms of weapons? And what do people plan on focusing on first for their abilities and spending their skill points?

For me my bro Ryder will probbaly run an Assault Rifle, Pistol, and two Sniper Rifles eventually. And work on his combat abilities especially the weapon passives first. Maybe to the point where I won't open another ability until I max out my weapon trees.

My Sis Ryder will run a simple Pistol, AR combination. Not sure yet what she will unlock first but likely overload and Tac cloak will be her two main focuses.

I loved Adept and Engineer in ME3, I'm so happy I'll be able to combine the two. Can't wait!

You can access Favorites from the weapon wheel by pressing X (IIRC). Watch for it when the dev swaps weapons during combat.

We'll get a much better look at the system, soon.

I was also taking into consideration the brief view we saw of armor crafting in an earlier trailer. I'm reasonably sure that any recharge bonuses from that will be distinct from the weapon weight system. As I said, everything is subject to change as I learn more about my options.

My fav weapons in the OT were the carniflex and the mattox assault rifle so i will be equipping Ryder with them but i'm also hoping for some new ones. Never cared for the biotics in the game and won't be using them this time also.

This is still so hard to choose. I know I'll go Biotics, first. That said, the Tech powers look equally amazing, and I always intended to beef up with Combat skills.

It's too early to say which individual skills, though I tend to optimize. I'll likely go for effect over flash, despite the joy flash can provide. Being able to retrain (supposedly) and build multiple Favorites is going to really help add variety and fun.

My weapon loadout will fit my build. I tend to enjoy assault rifles most. I also enjoyed the Indra (AR/SR hybrid) immensely. We'll see what works, though. I really enjoy cooldown mechanics on weapons, so I'll enjoy remnant tech and modded MW tech, I suspect. I manage my ammo count well, so overheating is not really an issue for me.

I'm not generally a crafter, but the MEA crafting system allows for some crazy stuff, so I'm psyched, now.

My initial build? An "Aggressive Adept" who will likely unlock the Adept and Vanguard Profiles fairly early.

If it's not that, maybe an Aggressive Pyro-Infiltrator. That's on my mind a lot, too.

yeah that's why I'm playing that as I think that's what would suit me best while I'm learning the ropes too.