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Post by theghostoftimmy on Apr 10, 2017 20:07:10 GMT
Since it should be apparent to everyone at this point the "new" characters (and weapons) they've been trickling out were made beforehand and are being released this way in an attempt to keep people's attention, lets attempt to guess the next one.
Observations: There are several patterns in the current release cycle that *should* provide a reliable indicator of what the next character will be.
1. They are attempting to balance out the number of characters based on race and class, ie. before Krogan gladiator there was no UR krogan. Now there are at least one krogan for each rarity (not counting common).
2. To get maximum mileage out of the abilities they've created so far, they're using unique SP abilities as character focuses, ie. Salarian architect. This implies that there is a good chance any unused SP abilities will be used in MP in the future.
3. Obviously, they're trying to differentiate characters from each other by power synergy and playstyle.
4. They really want everyone to play at close range for some reason.
My Theory:
Race: Based on these observations, if the pattern hold there are only two options for races: Turian and Angara. Turians currently lack a UR, and Angara lack an uncommon. Given the financial incentive to get people to buy more expensive packs, I would categorize the Angara uncommon as a long shot. This leaves Turians as the most likely race.
Class: Assuming the new character is Turian, species background needs to be considered in determining what class it will be. Turians have historically fairly weak and rare biotics, so an adept is unlikely. Granted, so is a Krogan engineer, but in this case (assuming the new character is a UR) there are already two UR adepts (krogan and Human). Typically, turians are more of a gun toting species than anything else, so weapons will likely play a large part in the character. Among the URs, the only two classes completely absent are Soldier and Sentinel. Both of the current turians are soldiers, which should, for the sake of variety, mean the third is not; I wouldn't completely count that out, though. A turian Havoc infiltrator is also possible, seeing as we had one in ME3, but the presence of the Angara Avenger makes this less likely (though also not discountable). So, I'm putting my prediction on a Sentinel.
Playstyle: My guess is a brawly, close range sentinel based around Havoc Strike, Liam's unique move in SP. It checks all the boxes: it's an unused ability, it would offer a more mobile, close range playstyle than current sentinels, and it is conveniently named "Havoc" (angara avenger has avenger strike. Get it? Oh biower ur so smart). Throw in say, incinerate and shockwave, and you've got a short range tech combo character.
Conclusion and TL;DR: I'm betting on a UR Turian Havoc Sentinel based around Havoc strike in a close range playstyle.
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Post by nucleartech76 on Apr 10, 2017 20:10:37 GMT
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Post by SofaJockey on Apr 10, 2017 20:11:52 GMT
...the "new" characters (and weapons) they've been trickling out were made beforehand and are being released this way in an attempt to keep people's attention It's a popular trick, didn't the Witcher III do this?
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Post by missileglitcher on Apr 10, 2017 20:12:51 GMT
Something useless that makes no sense and has no power synergy. I'm gonna go with lance (as they love putting that on everything), incinerate (useless filler power, because they have no creativity or intelligence) and nova.
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Post by d4rkfallen on Apr 10, 2017 20:14:27 GMT
Theres a reddit that shows the characters that were data mined. Dont recall what was still missing but he was right on the others so.
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Post by noisetank13 on Apr 10, 2017 20:15:59 GMT
Personally I'm banking on Turian Liberal Arts Major.
Construct Art- Functions like ME3 Salarian Engineer's Decoy. Diverts attention towards the art piece which is procedurally generated depending on group composition, enemy type, and map. Occassionally 'stuns' groups of enemies by making them discuss amongst themselves the merit of 'art'.
Submit Thesis- Damages an enemy for a pitiful amount, but just enough to be more valuable than Flak Cannon.
Request Funds for Student Loan- On a lengthy cooldown, activate to send a message back to the Nexus to provide additional funds for your higher learning. Gives 1% additional credits to the entire group upon successful evacuation per press, but only if the Turian Liberal Arts Major successfully evacuates. Already a bigger contributer to the group than the Salarian Architect.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 20:16:39 GMT
<<<< Let's re invent the wheel.
Some kit with Hunter Mode, Proximity Mine & Tactical Cloak .. wait
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Post by JRandall0308 on Apr 10, 2017 20:19:45 GMT
In keeping with 'useless powers applied randomly' I was going to say 'Flak Cannon and Incinerate'!
Then I realized I just described the Turian Havok. D'oh.
Maybe... Flak Cannon, Assault Turret, and... I dunno, what's another power that is almost completely useless even at 6 ranks (or especially at 6 ranks)?
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Post by Tigger on Apr 10, 2017 20:23:01 GMT
Turian sentinel with inferno grenades, throw and fortification. He said guess. Not wish.
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Post by xaijin on Apr 10, 2017 20:25:22 GMT
...the "new" characters (and weapons) they've been trickling out were made beforehand and are being released this way in an attempt to keep people's attention It's a popular trick, didn't the Witcher III do this? The witcher had qualty of life DLC, they never locked a sword or armor that was better than gear you could get in game behind DLC. THe DLC was also free. When that UR Krogan ninja is free and prelevelled to X, you let me know. As for prediction: Angara Female 'Partisan' Soldier with Shield Boost, Overdrive and cryo beam: Uncommon Turian Infil UR with TC, Invasion and Overdrive There would be past the leaks.
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Post by nucleartech76 on Apr 10, 2017 20:29:00 GMT
Turian sentinel with inferno grenades, throw and fortification. He said guess. Not wish. Turian arsonist has tech armor and inferno nades. I'm betting they go with a similar model.
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Post by theghostoftimmy on Apr 10, 2017 20:33:34 GMT
Turian arsonist has tech armor and inferno nades. I'm betting they go with a similar model. You'd think so, but unfortunately Inferno Grenades aren't playable in SP. With the recurring theme of trying to maximize the value of assets by using them in SP and Mp, it's unlikely at this point they made a new power just for MP. I wouldn't rule it out in the future, but as for right now its improbable.
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Post by gethadept on Apr 10, 2017 20:37:02 GMT
All I know is I should expect more females than male.
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Post by theghostoftimmy on Apr 10, 2017 20:38:04 GMT
It's a popular trick, didn't the Witcher III do this? The witcher had qualty of life DLC, they never locked a sword or armor that was better than gear you could get in game behind DLC. THe DLC was also free. When that UR Krogan ninja is free and prelevelled to X, you let me know. As for prediction: Angara Female 'Partisan' Soldier with Shield Boost, Overdrive and cryo beam: Uncommon
Turian Infil UR with TC, Invasion and OverdriveThere would be past the leaks. oooooh! I wasn't aware there were character leaks already. Is there a link anywhere? At least I guessed the races and rarity right, lol.
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Post by SalMasRac on Apr 10, 2017 20:41:22 GMT
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Post by hobocommand3r on Apr 10, 2017 20:42:09 GMT
I sincerly hope they don't add any more ultra rare characters (or ultra rares in general) for a few months. I think it's just gonna piss people off, I'd be pissed off at least.
If they do release an ultra rare character it needs to be something truly worthy. Like a Volus infiltrator.
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Post by hobocommand3r on Apr 10, 2017 20:43:28 GMT
Human Trashcan Instead of Powers, your Buttons allow you to equip additional weapons such as the PAW, Sweeper, and Mattock. Imagine dual wielding weapons like the paw or Ushior. You might actually be able to kill something before you had to reload.
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Post by TheThirdRace on Apr 10, 2017 20:45:32 GMT
I can say with 99% certainty it's a Turian. leafspring has been giving me data dumps for the MEA MP builder from the APEX mobile app and the only character picture still not introduced in-game is a Turian. After the first data dump, I had 3 pictures of characters not in game: a Krogan, a Salarian and a Turian. After seeing the Gladiator then the Salarian being introduced, I can pretty much confirm it's gonna be the last remaining picture available: a Turian. I don't know what will be the powers yet though since Bioware only update the data before going live with their APEX operation of the week. I could check which is the last remaining weapon picture I have, this could give us the new weapon for this week...
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Post by mihai2011rom on Apr 10, 2017 20:46:04 GMT
The reegar carbine shotgun will be next since it's the last sp weapon not in mp. Idk about characters. Something rare and bad.
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Post by Tigger on Apr 10, 2017 20:48:34 GMT
Turian arsonist has tech armor and inferno nades. I'm betting they go with a similar model. Too much synergy between Inferno Grenades and Throw. Swap Inferno Grenades for Flak Cannon. While we're at it let's swap Throw for Lance. Now that's a MEA character.
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Post by nucleartech76 on Apr 10, 2017 20:48:57 GMT
I can say with 99% certainty it's a Turian. leafspring has been giving me data dumps for the MEA MP builder from the APEX mobile app and the only character picture still not introduced in-game is a Turian. After the first data dump, I had 3 pictures of characters not in game: a Krogan, a Salarian and a Turian. After seeing the Gladiator then the Salarian being introduced, I can pretty much confirm it's gonna be the last remaining picture available: a Turian. I don't know what will be the powers yet though since Bioware only update the data before going live with their APEX operation of the week. I could check which is the last remaining weapon picture I have, this could give us the new weapon for this week... Wtf man? Post the picture. Don't leave us hanging. 😂
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Post by nucleartech76 on Apr 10, 2017 20:53:02 GMT
Turian arsonist has tech armor and inferno nades. I'm betting they go with a similar model. Too much synergy between Inferno Grenades and Throw. Swap Inferno Grenades for Flak Cannon. While we're at it let's swap Throw for Lance. Now that's a MEA character. I want lance, and barricade.
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Post by SalMasRac on Apr 10, 2017 20:55:12 GMT
Supposedly it's a Turian Infiltrator with Cloak and Proximity Mine
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Post by Ergunk on Apr 10, 2017 20:59:41 GMT
All i want is old school Krogan Melee Build. I've seen Drack and the Berserkers use the charge melee attack, meaning the animation and perhaps the playstyle is already in the game... This only headbutting i was so dissapointed, i was madly in love with my Krogan Warlord in ME3MP the melee was so fun.
Give Old School Krogan Melee and i am the happiest man alive.
Oh and bring back the good ol' laughs! i used to laugh with my Krogan, i was fully immersed kicking Reaper ass.
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Post by missileglitcher on Apr 10, 2017 21:01:40 GMT
Human Trashcan Instead of Powers, your Buttons allow you to equip additional weapons such as the PAW, Sweeper, and Mattock. Hahahahaha genius! I love it!!
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