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Post by quecojo on Apr 13, 2017 13:13:04 GMT
So, from the previews we saw and read (or at least some that i read), I got the impression that we were going to be able to choose what each outpost specialized in, say it be research outpost, military outpost or a manufacturing outpost or something like that.
Instead, we only get to choose what one outpost becomes on Eos... the rest are just, outposts...
I really would have enjoyed having this little feature be in the game, and say that each outpost would have a different bonus or something, like receiving periodic research points or receiving ammo powers/weapons. Not to mention having more of a presence in the game worlds. So we choose a military outpost, then have patrols appear and fight the kett or the outlaws/exiles here and there.
Also would have been great for Liam's mission. No matter what outpost specialization you choose, Braddock and crew still identify themselves as scientists... even if you choose for the outpost to be military. Just nitpicking really. It was a fun mission overall.
So those are my thoughts about the outposts. Anybody else thought about this?
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Post by Space Cowboy on Apr 13, 2017 13:21:29 GMT
What effect does the type of outpost have on the game? Is it just flavour?
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Post by zeypher on Apr 13, 2017 14:34:00 GMT
Its just flavour and serves no bloody purpose.
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Post by Archangel on Apr 13, 2017 14:42:18 GMT
Its just flavour and serves no bloody purpose. Decisions in the original trilogy didn't always impact that game either. |
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Post by Ahriman on Apr 13, 2017 15:07:22 GMT
So, from the previews we saw and read (or at least some that i read), I got the impression that we were going to be able to choose what each outpost specialized in, say it be research outpost, military outpost or a manufacturing outpost or something like that. Instead, we only get to choose what one outpost becomes on Eos... the rest are just, outposts... That was coming from ancient EA survey, obviously it was cut out. Felt weird indeed, but I knew what I was dealing with right from the start. Addison will whine a little, some angara pretend to be concerned and that's it, nobody could actually let you decide the nature of colonization, too many variables to account. You send "message" and get "message" back. |
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Post by zipzap2000 on Apr 13, 2017 15:08:03 GMT
Its just flavour and serves no bloody purpose. It determines the image of the initiative. Likely someone will bring it up later. |
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Post by quecojo on Apr 13, 2017 15:18:41 GMT
So, from the previews we saw and read (or at least some that i read), I got the impression that we were going to be able to choose what each outpost specialized in, say it be research outpost, military outpost or a manufacturing outpost or something like that. Instead, we only get to choose what one outpost becomes on Eos... the rest are just, outposts... That was coming from ancient EA survey, obviously it was cut out. Felt weird indeed, but I knew what I was dealing with right from the start. Addison will whine a little, some angara pretend to be concerned and that's it, nobody could actually let you decide the nature of colonization, too many variables to account. You send "message" and get "message" back. Damn shame it was cut out. It would have been a nice little flavor feature to be able to focus the direction each outpost would focus on. I mean really, they let us decide the focus of the first and most important outpost of the Initiative, but not for any others? Like you said, a simple message saying "i recommend we focus on military efforts here" would have done wonders. |
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Post by quecojo on Apr 13, 2017 15:20:52 GMT
Its just flavour and serves no bloody purpose. It determines the image of the initiative. Likely someone will bring it up later. This will probably lead to increased (military) tensions or regular/decreased (scientific) relations/tensions with the Angarans in the next game based in Andromeda. |
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Post by zeypher on Apr 13, 2017 15:54:46 GMT
Haha the next game stuff is not going to happen. This is not a trilogy with the same character like before.
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Post by quecojo on Apr 13, 2017 17:41:59 GMT
Haha the next game stuff is not going to happen. This is not a trilogy with the same character like before. I think they can at least do one other game to tie up all the plots they left hanging with these same characters. Then they can jump to a different story and characters in Andromeda, |
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Post by sdzald on Apr 13, 2017 18:11:35 GMT
Haha the next game stuff is not going to happen. This is not a trilogy with the same character like before. I think they can at least do one other game to tie up all the plots they left hanging with these same characters. Then they can jump to a different story and characters in Andromeda, You may see most of the lose ends tied up in DLC. I was under the impression, and of course they can change their minds but the next ME game may not even have any relations to Andromeda at all. |
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Post by zeypher on Apr 13, 2017 18:19:53 GMT
Or we might not even get a new ME game for a long time. This game hits a lot of Deus ex: MD vibe for me where a game and its reception ended up getting the deus ex franchise benched again.
Both games also have decent fun combat but story pacing being terrible. I personally will not be surprised if it meets the same fate. Now i hope that doesnt happen but atm im neutral so i wont be disappointed.
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Post by quecojo on Apr 13, 2017 18:31:25 GMT
I think they can at least do one other game to tie up all the plots they left hanging with these same characters. Then they can jump to a different story and characters in Andromeda, You may see most of the lose ends tied up in DLC. I was under the impression, and of course they can change their minds but the next ME game may not even have any relations to Andromeda at all. I guess, but we'd still have to deal with the greater Kett Empire and the Jaardan and w/e they were fighting that led to the creation of the Scrouge (also need to find a way to get rid of it!) These 2 seem a bit much just to be a 3-5 hour long DLC. We are only in the Heleus cluster after all, with the rest of the Andromeda Galaxy up for exploration and meeting a myriad of possible new races. So there is plenty more potential here. The rest I agree can be DLC. |
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Post by duskwanderer on Apr 13, 2017 21:24:31 GMT
It comes up in some background chatter between both squaddies and folks on the Nexus, but I don't see a gameplay related purpose.
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Post by Element Zero on Apr 14, 2017 3:45:51 GMT
I'd read a comment in an earlier thread stating that a militarized Eos will send more substantial military assistance for the end-game. I've only experienced the "scientific outpost" choice, so I can't confirm if this is so.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2017 5:20:20 GMT
What effect does the type of outpost have on the game? Is it just flavour? I chose a military outpost. Lot of people didn't like it. Thought I was making some kind of police state. When questioned on it, I said it was for protection and safety from the Kett. Didn't intend or want to put fear into people. They were okay with that answer. |
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Post by vanbar on Apr 14, 2017 6:54:22 GMT
Military helps in end game. But people hate it. And we will get 4 DLC lost ark one Kett empire one scruge jarradne one and then one that has to do with the black hole and be able to travel back to the Milkey way.
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Post by Conquer Your Dreams on Apr 14, 2017 8:25:06 GMT
You could choose whatever you like, it doesn't really matter.
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Post by raikas on Apr 14, 2017 13:40:48 GMT
It's flavour, but at least there are throwaway mentions from various characters. Wish you could choose for additional outposts, but as non-major choices go I thought it was handled well enough. I think the main problem is that it's set-up as though it's going to be more of a major decision, so the fact that it ends up just being a third-tier one leads to disappointment.
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Post by sdzald on Apr 14, 2017 14:52:42 GMT
Military helps in end game. But people hate it. And we will get 4 DLC lost ark one Kett empire one scruge jarradne one and then one that has to do with the black hole and be able to travel back to the Milkey way. Vanbar Sent from a not so smart S7 smart phone. Even though it would be the worst form of 'space magic' Bioware has used, and that is saying a lot, it would NOT surprise me if they did something hinky with the Black hole. |
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Post by Garo on Apr 14, 2017 15:07:41 GMT
I was surprised that I only get to choose what kind of outpost I'm gonna have this one time. Like all the other outposts are not important. It could get interesting, for example if you could make all of the outposts military then Angara would not trust you. But no, another decision with no consequences.
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Post by roseofquartz on Apr 15, 2017 11:33:46 GMT
Its just flavour and serves no bloody purpose. It determines the image of the initiative. Likely someone will bring it up later. I made a military outpost in my second one and no one will shut up what a terrible idea it was because we look like conquerors. Also the side quest "earn your badge" may or may not be related to whether the first outpost in Military or Science because I only got this quest in my second playthrough |
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Post by geralt on Apr 15, 2017 12:43:57 GMT
Agree, turned out to be quite underwhelming. I had the notion of making Eos a research base to remind people what the Initiative came all this way for, on the logic I could make the next one military based to improve Kett suppression.
The "feature" struck me as if it was cut from the rest of the outposts for money & time. So it ends up being half-baked and forgotten about as a result. (Sadly a lot like some other aspects of the game.)
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