Post by SwobyJ on Apr 2, 2017 18:41:20 GMT
Considering how many research points it takes to max out all blueprints (for example - maybe there's other difficult elements of progression), it seems not even capable, or at least easy, even with strike teams and AVP, to get all blueprints in not just one, but two (NG+) playthroughs. Correct me if I'm wrong.
This seems frustrating. Maybe there will be patches to change this. Maybe there will be updates that add something helpful. Maybe with all DLC the game will be designed to help a lot in this regard (just imagine the troves of research data they could add as 'endgame scanning'!).
But... wouldn't it be nice to have things carry over? To have options after scanning the hell out of everything in 1-3 playthroughs? What about other stuff that will become just busywork for minimal aesthetic or utility reward, like ship models and Nomad appearances and upgrades?
What can help players feel good after doing 2-3 (Male, Female, Insanity?) playthroughs? Sure we have NG+ which in some ways is better than DAI's Golden Nug, but do you think there could be more added, at least by the end of MEA's update cycle?
I know personally, I think I'd love to start a MEA playthrough and have options available to me. I'd still have to gather materials after all, but the blueprints available and maybe things like cryo pods already available too might be nice. Let us have more time to tinker with the system rather than hitting against it over and over in more playthroughs (or really, using a cheat method anyway).
If difficulty level is a concern, maybe Trials of a sort could be added too, as the developers respond to how people play the game and DLCs.
EDIT: While it is annoying, I would understand Bioware 'gating' research progression (etc) by players for now, using it as a tease for future updates and adjustments. I just want them to come sooner rather than later. I do want to one day have all blueprints fully available to me (and hopefully increasingly easier ways to get the resources required to craft). After 2 playthroughs or Ryders, I'll, well, still like the feature for customization (augments!!! weeeee!), but I know I'll be sick of the grind itself.
This seems frustrating. Maybe there will be patches to change this. Maybe there will be updates that add something helpful. Maybe with all DLC the game will be designed to help a lot in this regard (just imagine the troves of research data they could add as 'endgame scanning'!).
But... wouldn't it be nice to have things carry over? To have options after scanning the hell out of everything in 1-3 playthroughs? What about other stuff that will become just busywork for minimal aesthetic or utility reward, like ship models and Nomad appearances and upgrades?
What can help players feel good after doing 2-3 (Male, Female, Insanity?) playthroughs? Sure we have NG+ which in some ways is better than DAI's Golden Nug, but do you think there could be more added, at least by the end of MEA's update cycle?
I know personally, I think I'd love to start a MEA playthrough and have options available to me. I'd still have to gather materials after all, but the blueprints available and maybe things like cryo pods already available too might be nice. Let us have more time to tinker with the system rather than hitting against it over and over in more playthroughs (or really, using a cheat method anyway).
If difficulty level is a concern, maybe Trials of a sort could be added too, as the developers respond to how people play the game and DLCs.
EDIT: While it is annoying, I would understand Bioware 'gating' research progression (etc) by players for now, using it as a tease for future updates and adjustments. I just want them to come sooner rather than later. I do want to one day have all blueprints fully available to me (and hopefully increasingly easier ways to get the resources required to craft). After 2 playthroughs or Ryders, I'll, well, still like the feature for customization (augments!!! weeeee!), but I know I'll be sick of the grind itself.
