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Post by AGECCR on Mar 28, 2017 5:40:55 GMT
I've been away from these forums and anything to do with MEA for a while now so as not to spoil myself and I return now after having finished the game to leave some feedback. (A tradition since the first game and it feels good to keep it going). There might be light spoilers, but nothing major and they'll be hidden. I just wanted to write what I came away with, try to get some stuff down. My brain's not up to snuff during this time so sorry for not having a great way with words. First and foremost, I want to send a thousand Thank You's to Bioware for this game and continuing the Mass Effect series. I saw so much love and effort had gone into this game while playing and I walked away with a smile on my face. You guys busted your butts to make it and I just wanted to let you know that this one little fan is immensely grateful. What lingers after playing:
- The new crew was an absolute treasure to get to know and there's so much content with them! I was constantly worried that I'd exhausted everything so early in the game (happened in the trilogy), but the way it was handled was aces. I want - hope - to see their stories continue in future installments as I've fallen in love with all but one of them * cough Peebee cough*- and having someone around I'm not particularly fond of keeps things interesting. Didn't enjoy playing Inquisition without Vivienne, for example . - Sara was a joy to play. I loved playing a character that had a family you could interact with and whose first name would be used. Keeping my fingers crossed I can continue playing as her for the next game or two. One of the best things about Shepard was that I got to see her and her world through 3 games. I'd be disappointed it this series took the Dragon Age approach of having a new protag for each game. Too much would be lost, I think. - The Angara rock. Seriously, I think they beat out the turians as my favorite ME race. Never thought that would happen . I loved learning about their culture, beliefs and family lives while playing rather than having to read the codex for this information. - Also, special mention to the Jaal romance (well done, btw) and his romance scene. I'm putting this in spoilers : Definitely wasn't expecting it because: 1) In general, more than I've seen in any Bioware game previously (those quests weren't the only thing you guys studied from The Witcher, I see ) ; 2) It was an alien romance and in the trilogy we got fade to black. You guys did something I never thought I'd ever see and I think you did a great job with it. I give you guys a big pat on the back. And to the art department: Thank you for making the alien guy, you know, alien. Putting an alien head on a human body is 99.8% poor design and creepy, like the character becomes just a sex object . - The easter eggs that call out to the original Trilogy. Ugh, the feels they're so good. - Jump jets and leaping across chasms to grab at the edge of a ledge wasn't something I thought I'd get a kick out of in ME. Turns out, totally do. - Took some time to learn how to find good combos to use in combat. Richly rewarding when you get the right set for your encounters. But I do miss directing my squad to use their abilities on certain enemies. Whenever Shepard got into a dangerous situation, I'd have Garrus use concussive shot or have Liara put a stasis field around the enemies closest so I could get away and recover. I found I was trying that with Sara several times when I got in a pinch . I do miss that but managed to adjust to how this game does things by the end. - Vault puzzles made me use my brain. I need that . The game isn't perfect and has some flaws (My major gripes being that the Archon was weak and cliche [especially at the end] and a weak final boss fight), but I've had a blast playing it. I feel like Mass Effect is back, in a new form but still Mass Effect. Looking forward to the future DLC's. Again, Thank you Bioware. Now, just to decide if I want to see what everyone else is saying or if I want to keep my experience intact. Internet can be a scary place .
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 5:42:28 GMT
I was actually expecting a 'John Sheridan' style thank you.
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Post by AGECCR on Mar 28, 2017 5:44:57 GMT
I was actually expecting a 'John Sheridan' style thank you. Name isn't familiar. I'm venturing a guess that it'd be a sarcastic thank you?
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 5:47:18 GMT
I was actually expecting a 'John Sheridan' style thank you. Name isn't familiar. I'm venturing a guess that it'd be a sarcastic thank you? Granted he is actually appologizing in this clip rather then saying thank you, but yes...very sarcastic.
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Post by jnericsonx on Mar 28, 2017 6:31:01 GMT
Yeah, Mass Effect is as close as I ever got to RP a John Sheridan, and MEA feels like more of a John Crichton.
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 6:32:30 GMT
Yeah, Mass Effect is as close as I ever got to RP a John Sheridan, and MEA feels like more of a John Crichton. OMG this is so perfect as an analogy.
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Post by zaeedisking on Mar 28, 2017 6:38:34 GMT
Yeah, Mass Effect is as close as I ever got to RP a John Sheridan, and MEA feels like more of a John Crichton. Easssssy there. I like Ryder but he is nowhere near Ben Browder/Crichton. Ryder is pretty damn bland compared to full on JC.
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Post by Doctor Fumbles on Mar 28, 2017 6:42:52 GMT
Yeah, I would be surprised if anyone can pull off a John Crichton other than the man himself.
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 6:43:34 GMT
Yeah, Mass Effect is as close as I ever got to RP a John Sheridan, and MEA feels like more of a John Crichton. Easssssy there. I like Ryder but he is nowhere near Ben Browder/Crichton. Ryder is pretty damn bland compared to full on JC. The whole comparison is a bit dubious at best...but only because it is often far easier to define a single character rather then, at least, four. With one defined character you can really go wild and define that one character. But with an RPG character you have to take into account all the possibilities of that character. But both characters are fishes out of water, so it works.
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Post by zaeedisking on Mar 28, 2017 6:47:12 GMT
Easssssy there. I like Ryder but he is nowhere near Ben Browder/Crichton. Ryder is pretty damn bland compared to full on JC. The whole comparison is a bit dubious at best...but only because it is often far easier to define a single character rather then, at least, four. With one defined character you can really go wild and define that one character. But with an RPG character you have to take into account all the possibilities of that character. But both characters are fishes out of water, so it works. The only thing the two characters (Crighton/Ryder) have in common are they both are in space. I'm a hardcore scaper so it's best not to test these waters.
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 6:48:09 GMT
The whole comparison is a bit dubious at best...but only because it is often far easier to define a single character rather then, at least, four. With one defined character you can really go wild and define that one character. But with an RPG character you have to take into account all the possibilities of that character. But both characters are fishes out of water, so it works. The only thing the two characters (Crighton/Ryder) have in common are they both are in space. I'm a hardcore scaper so it's best not to test these waters. ...I am too?
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Post by Doctor Fumbles on Mar 28, 2017 6:50:18 GMT
I need to watch Babylon 5 again or Farscape. I need to decide.
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 6:52:52 GMT
I need to watch Babylon 5 again or Farscape. I need to decide. Its weird but I am stuck on Sleeping in Light. Been like 2 months since I finishished watching the show or something. Maybe not that long. Heh.
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Post by Doctor Fumbles on Mar 28, 2017 6:58:05 GMT
I need to watch Babylon 5 again or Farscape. I need to decide. Its weird but I am stuck on Sleeping in Light. Been like 2 months since I finishished watching the show or something. Maybe not that long. Heh. I don't know that one.
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Post by zaeedisking on Mar 28, 2017 6:58:16 GMT
The only thing the two characters (Crighton/Ryder) have in common are they both are in space. I'm a hardcore scaper so it's best not to test these waters. ...I am too? If only Andromeda had given us an Aeryn Sun/Crighton romance.
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 7:01:04 GMT
Its weird but I am stuck on Sleeping in Light. Been like 2 months since I finishished watching the show or something. Maybe not that long. Heh. I don't know that one. Ohhh...final episode of B5 If only Andromeda had given us an Aeryn Sun/Crighton romance. That'll be hard to do, considering Aeryn/ John is the best romance ever put to film/ screen.
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Post by Doctor Fumbles on Mar 28, 2017 7:02:08 GMT
Ah, I may pick B5 then.
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Post by zaeedisking on Mar 28, 2017 7:05:16 GMT
That'll be hard to do, considering Aeryn/ John is the best romance ever put to film/ screen. Miranda is probably the closest thing to Aeryn we'll ever get in ME.
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Post by jnericsonx on Mar 28, 2017 7:05:47 GMT
Ok, lemme re-phrase. It's as CLOSE as I've ever gotten to play someone LIKE either of those characters. And B5 and Farscape are in my top sci-fi shows of all time.
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Post by zipzap2000 on Mar 28, 2017 7:06:06 GMT
What in all fuck is Babylon 5 and why is this thread about it?
*Sips Ryncol*
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Post by zaeedisking on Mar 28, 2017 7:11:14 GMT
Ok, lemme re-phrase. It's as CLOSE as I've ever gotten to play someone LIKE either of those characters. And B5 and Farscape are in my top sci-fi shows of all time. As they should be!
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Post by colfoley on Mar 28, 2017 7:12:52 GMT
Anyways as Zipzap 2000 pointed out perhaps we should get back to praising BioWare...which I love and put in the same category as Farscape and B5... most of the time.
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Post by SilentK on Mar 28, 2017 9:20:56 GMT
Haven't finished the game yet but I am having so much fun!! Biggest trouble I am having at the moment is choosing between Liam and Jaal Also love the companions this time around and hope to follow them in the next game as well!
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Post by flyingovertrout on Mar 28, 2017 9:55:19 GMT
But you have objectively terrible tastes! Don't you know anything about great video game dialogue?? The plot doesn't even have a fifth act or a third rising action!!! The Witcher 3 was made by two orphans on $3.57 with a piece of wire and some coconuts while sitting in a Birmingham jail! MY MEME IS TIRED I don't think I'm even halfway done but your experience is jibing with mine (so far--I was digging ME3 until that starkid appeared and turned me off the series for a good while). Good to hear, especially about the crew content. Though if you want to make absolutely sure Bioware reads this, I'd reach them on the social medias that's all the rage. Link to this on Twitter or c/p this on their Facebook page.
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Post by FemShepard'sPie on Mar 28, 2017 10:39:28 GMT
Lol flyingovertrout.
I'm about halfway as well and feel the same way. I've laughed, shed a tear here and there and felt hurt that one of my crew members is super pissed off at me with a decision I just made. That takes some skill and characterization on their part and I applaud them for this wonderful gaming experience. It's been years since I had a game really immerse me like this and I'm loving every minute of it. I really hope they continue the story in some way and have Sara or Scott as the main character for another trilogy. I'm definitely on board!
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