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Post by Unicephalon 40-D on Apr 13, 2022 10:03:58 GMT
I've been tempted by this. Does it actually make much difference? Not sure actually, as I've already gotten rid of enemies usually - I think they stay up more in the beginning at least?
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Post by hulluliini on Apr 13, 2022 10:31:30 GMT
I'm sooo pissed off right now. I was determined to get 100% completion on my 5th playthrough and I screwed it up. I didn't know that you have to visit that historian on Voeld before completing the Remove the Heart mission in order to have the locked door open. I did visit the historian when I first visited that place and I knew he would give me that task, then forgot about it and did a lot of other stuff, then finally got back on Voeld and decided to do the Big Mission. The game seems to assume that the player will visit these hub places all the time.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 13, 2022 11:00:19 GMT
I'm sooo pissed off right now. I was determined to get 100% completion on my 5th playthrough and I screwed it up. I didn't know that you have to visit that historian on Voeld before completing the Remove the Heart mission in order to have the locked door open. I did visit the historian when I first visited that place and I knew he would give me that task, then forgot about it and did a lot of other stuff, then finally got back on Voeld and decided to do the Big Mission. The game seems to assume that the player will visit these hub places all the time. That's got to be really annoying. I usually do a lot of Havarl early so I've never run into that issue.
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Post by Unicephalon 40-D on Apr 13, 2022 11:23:55 GMT
The game seems to assume that the player will visit these hub places all the time. Yep, this is assumed, not very well told I'm afraid.. but it is actually nice when you do visit and get new info from the changes made.
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Post by dazk on Apr 13, 2022 12:46:43 GMT
I've been tempted by this. Does it actually make much difference? Better squad is great, MEA Fix Pack is great, Shut up SAM is good, useless comments removal is good and there are other including aesthetic ones.
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Post by dazk on Apr 13, 2022 12:48:27 GMT
I'm sooo pissed off right now. I was determined to get 100% completion on my 5th playthrough and I screwed it up. I didn't know that you have to visit that historian on Voeld before completing the Remove the Heart mission in order to have the locked door open. I did visit the historian when I first visited that place and I knew he would give me that task, then forgot about it and did a lot of other stuff, then finally got back on Voeld and decided to do the Big Mission. The game seems to assume that the player will visit these hub places all the time. I have never in 18 PT's got 100% and that mission was never the issue.
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Post by Unicephalon 40-D on Apr 13, 2022 13:27:39 GMT
I've been tempted by this. Does it actually make much difference? Better squad is great, MEA Fix Pack is great, Shut up SAM is good, useless comments removal is good and there are other including aesthetic ones. What does Useless Comments remove?
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 13, 2022 17:53:23 GMT
To test out Better Squad I may have decided to rescue the Moshae. Part of this 'testing' has been upping the difficulty. I've now died twice on that platform waiting for the escape shuttle. Damn Fiends are just pulverising me. Here's a closer look at the hair:
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Post by dazk on Apr 14, 2022 0:25:35 GMT
Better squad is great, MEA Fix Pack is great, Shut up SAM is good, useless comments removal is good and there are other including aesthetic ones. What does Useless Comments remove? Things like the squad mates or Ryder commenting on things that interrupt dialogue in the Nomad like when he/she yells "Enemies" and a few other things I think: Funnily enough I still have it on my PC but cannot find the MOD on Nexus EDIT: It has changed names www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/349
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Post by dazk on Apr 14, 2022 0:29:23 GMT
To test out Better Squad I may have decided to rescue the Moshae. Part of this 'testing' has been upping the difficulty. I've now died twice on that platform waiting for the escape shuttle. Damn Fiends are just pulverising me. Here's a closer look at the hair: What difficulty are you playing on, I have found it really tough on Insanity but the key is to retreat to the end Platform as fast as you can where the Moshae will set up some defence for you and then and if you have Cobras use them to kill the first few fiends then you should be fine to stay on top of the other enemies but you need to not hang around and get to the shuttle ASAP when it arrives, just run.
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Post by dazk on Apr 14, 2022 0:36:23 GMT
Ravenfeeder I installed that MOD on about my third or fourth PT (have played 18 times) so cannot remember how much of a difference it made but I do remember at the time thinking it made a noticeable difference. What profile and powers are you using and what armour and weapons? Which squadmates are you using for the Moshae mission, Cora is a really valuable for her shield boost and Drack is good to distract enemies from you.
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Post by hulluliini on Apr 14, 2022 7:31:43 GMT
I recommend REmove Evade Cooldown, it really helps with Fiends. Better Squad definitely made a difference IMO but the enemies are still drawn to you more than the squaddies so..
I also recommend Quick Loot which eliminates the ability to choose what to pick up from loot in case you always choose All anyway.
Also Audiolog Positional Fix is great.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 14, 2022 8:27:53 GMT
Thanks for the advice. I did get through it on the third try with a bit more mobility, but that isn't my natural way of playing and I'm not very good at it. Basically running round the crates in the middle of the platform whilst a Fiend followed me, popping off the occasional burst of incendiary ammo.
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Post by Unicephalon 40-D on Apr 14, 2022 8:34:19 GMT
I dont personally think one needs evade cooldown removal. You need to pull the horde away first in the case of Moshae rescue, go around the level before retreating to the shuttle. Yes I know I have thousands of hours in MEAMP and can pull this off in my dreams but it is a working alternative to just hanging out at the landing area. The enemies will rush you there if you just camp like in me3 or such.
Fiends are slow, but jump + evade immediately backwards if they start to rush / grab. Also incinerate, flamethrower and such armor weakening skills are a must on Insanity against armored enemies (yellow bar).
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Post by hulluliini on Apr 14, 2022 11:20:04 GMT
Evade cooldown removal is great in general when you have long boring distances to cover on foot and want to go fast. Just evade forward, whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh, also great when jumping around in vaults.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 18, 2022 14:15:03 GMT
Even though I seem to have settled on one set of mods I'm still playing this Sara playthrough. Can't seem to stop. I find myself using the same set of powers and same weapon set as always. I just have more respect for Fiends than I used to.
Did the Kett Base on Eos today. As I've said before I do like these bases although I do wish that the increased difficulty would mean more opponents, rather than just making them bullet sponges.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 18, 2022 16:34:33 GMT
A new first. Never done 'Earn Your Badge' before where you pass the tests for the Angara special forces. Going to the last task to 'Battle Ancient Ferocious Creatures' I expected a Fiend or an Ancient Eiroch, not three of them! Lots of running away, pausing only to Incinerate/Overload combo them and then start running again.
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Post by dazk on Apr 19, 2022 0:21:05 GMT
Even though I seem to have settled on one set of mods I'm still playing this Sara playthrough. Can't seem to stop. I find myself using the same set of powers and same weapon set as always. I just have more respect for Fiends than I used to. Did the Kett Base on Eos today. As I've said before I do like these bases although I do wish that the increased difficulty would mean more opponents, rather than just making them bullet sponges. My last PT I swapped out my trusted Valkyries and used the Pathfinder AR with a MOOD that let you get it to level 10 and used the Angaran Commando armour for a change. I lasted till Elaaden and then changed back to The Heleus armour and my Valkyries, just felt like I was punishing myself unnecessarily. Yeah the bases are fun and my other favourite is Cora's LM on Insanity that's heaps fun.
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Post by dazk on Apr 19, 2022 7:41:37 GMT
So started a new MEA PT just because I feel like it. Had to upgrade to a new version of the Frosty Mod manager and it caused problems so uninstalled and deleted all my MODS, installed the new version which is a bit confusing then downloaded most of the MODS I had installed previously. One false start, hated the Ryder I created so started again and made a new Sara. Obviously an issue with Cora's armour MOD, funny it has never happened in any PT before????
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 19, 2022 10:21:40 GMT
Obviously an issue with Cora's armour MOD, funny it has never happened in any PT before???? Hah hah! I've found that some Cora hair replacement mods don't work with clothing mods from other modders, although that's obviously not what's happening here. The main spot where I have troubles is on the Nexus between disembarking for the first time and meeting Tan and the others. Especially the transit ride from the Docks to Ops for the first time. Cora clothing mods crash it there a lot and it's best just not to use cosmetic mods until after then.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 19, 2022 18:43:19 GMT
Another first. At least I don't recall doing it before. Before going to the Kett Base on Voeld I talked to the Angara historian in Techiix. There's a console in the bases storerooms to access for him, which I have now done.
The boss there went down easier than he has ever done. I seem to be getting the hang of shooting his ball/shield thing then combo-ing his stupid face.
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 19, 2022 22:58:05 GMT
Found the downside of the hair mod I'm using. It replaces the preset that Sloane uses. She doesn't look so tough now.
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Post by dazk on Apr 19, 2022 23:17:25 GMT
Found the downside of the hair mod I'm using. It replaces the preset that Sloane uses. She doesn't look so tough now. What hair mod are you using I installed a new one yesterday but didn't like the effect it had so uninstalled it?
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Post by Ravenfeeder on Apr 20, 2022 10:23:15 GMT
Found the downside of the hair mod I'm using. It replaces the preset that Sloane uses. She doesn't look so tough now. What hair mod are you using I installed a new one yesterday but didn't like the effect it had so uninstalled it? From Anto Hairstyles by KittenTails I'm using the 'Citric' hairstyle.
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Post by hulluliini on Apr 20, 2022 10:30:17 GMT
So started a new MEA PT just because I feel like it. Had to upgrade to a new version of the Frosty Mod manager and it caused problems so uninstalled and deleted all my MODS, installed the new version which is a bit confusing then downloaded most of the MODS I had installed previously. One false start, hated the Ryder I created so started again and made a new Sara. Obviously an issue with Cora's armour MOD, funny it has never happened in any PT before???? I like your Sara! Which preset did you use?
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