Mass Effect 3

[Gelston]

Decided to give the full game its own thread. Anyways..

Game is badass so far. Take the awesomeness of the other two, combine them, and then drop some of the tedium. Scanning is a LOT better. You have a big scanner that tells you when something is nearby(Think of like a submarine ping) and then you go to that planet and scan it, but there is an arrow telling you which area to go towards to launch the probe. It appears the only resource you have is credits, so the scanning can find either credits, space ship fuel, or scattered alliance forces/weapons/ships.

I LOVE the weapon upgrade system. Not having to search around for random deposits on planets and stuff is probably a big reason.

You people need to get this game on PC so we can hook it up with some coop. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I sorta see what it does. When you look at the warmap it shows "readiness" in different sectors. They are at a default of 50% and I'm thinking coop raises this readiness. The way it appears right now is that coop is in no way necessary, but will help out your single-player game mode.

tldr: NO MORE TEDIOUS SCANNING FOR MINERALS AND SHIT

[Fallen]

Ugh...Stayed up until 4ish playing. The facial animations look better, but lip-syncing is even further off. Pretty jarring, but you get used to it. In general, character models look better and environments look better BUT they don't look as nice when fit together as they did in the last one. The inventory/training screens in this game are UGLY. What happened? They actually took a huge hit in quality. Words look like they were copy/pasted onto the image of the screen behind them. Just odd.

Music seems better, but the sound itself in terms of mixing seems less polished. Voice acting is dead on as always. I've been happy with the direction of the first few missions, but am looking forward to having the run of the Normandy to myself.

I started at level 30, which was neat, but also made combat a joke on "normal". I forgot to tweak it at the very beginning, so I may as well get through the game on this difficulty, then bump it up for the next play setting. I can't tell what benefits transferred over, but overall choices seem to be integrated quite well.

Just a bunch of mixed up impressions so far. Game is great. Can't wait until I have time to really play.

[Ashlander]

What did you get it on Fallen? PC, XBox, PS?

[Fallen]

PC.

[Delias]

Downloading it now, so that it is waiting for me when I get home from work.

[Gelston]

Just did multiplayer for a bit. Got my readiness ratings to 64%, yea! Multiplayer is pretty fun, but it gets a little reptitive. Hopefully new modes will be added.

[Keller]

If I have not played ME1 or ME2, will I regret jumping right into ME3? I am definitely not playing 1 or 2, but might consider 3.

[Drew]

No you'll be fine jumping right in. I just bought my copy, about to start to play.

[Gelston]

If I have not played ME1 or ME2, will I regret jumping right into ME3? I am definitely not playing 1 or 2, but might consider 3.

I'd recommend playing them first, but you don't really NEED to. You won't understand the story as much. You could actually totally skip 1 and get ME2 and get the genesis DLC. It gives you a little comic at the beginning of 2 that explains ME1 and lets you make a few of the choices.

[Drew]

So I picked infiltrator this time around. I don't know what skills to level up, gonna have to do some research.

[Ashlander]

Stealth skill and one of the bullet types. I'd say cryo if you plan on sniping.

[Warriorbird]

Stealth skill and one of the bullet types. I'd say cryo if you plan on sniping.

I love cryo ammo so far.

[Fallen]

I played multiplayer exclusively for a LONG time yesterday. Maxed galactic readiness. I think it dips down when you stop playing for any length of time.Still fun, if indeed repetitive.

[Gelston]

Annnnnd beat the game. Fun fun.

[Drew]

Annnnnd beat the game. Fun fun.

WTF? I completed the first turian mission and the first cerberus mission after you reach the citadel. Too much time son!

[Fallen]

Gotta stay out of this thread now. Haven't played past Mars. Multiplayer has its HOOKS in me.

[Anothi]

Probably a good idea. Tactical cloak, disruption ammo and incinerate. Cyro ammo is good, but it doesn't have the punch that disruption ammo has.

[Drew]

Gotta stay out of this thread now. Haven't played past Mars. Multiplayer has its HOOKS in me.

I'm using spoiler white for my posts at least, I recommend everyone else does.

[AnticorRifling]

I'm using spoiler white for my posts at least, I recommend everyone else does.

Way to assume everyone uses a white background racist (USA).

[Drew]

Way to assume everyone uses a white background racist (USA).

USA USA!

[Gelston]

WTF? I completed the first turian mission and the first cerberus mission after you reach the citadel. Too much time son!

Time for play through 2 with a different imported character.

[Ashlander]

Cyro ammo is good, but it doesn't have the punch that disruption ammo has.

Cryo is great for headshots. There's a AR joke in that somewhere but I don't feel like making it.

[Delias]

I think I might play a vanguard on my next playthrough. With the new way that I can punch things to death more effectively, it might be fun.

[Gelston]

Been doing a bunch of Coop lately. Have the Krogan Soldier running around with a M300 Claymore shotty. It is so badass.

[Gelston]

I played multiplayer exclusively for a LONG time yesterday. Maxed galactic readiness. I think it dips down when you stop playing for any length of time.Still fun, if indeed repetitive.

It appears to drop by 1% every 24 hours.

[Fallen]

I am cripplingly addicted to Multi-player. I want ONE character, and I can't get him. A Krogan Sentinel. I like the way they handled armor in general in this game. It acts as damage reduction instead of another set of shields.

If anyone sees USM-Valor, that's me.

[Poppatrunk]

I'm about 7 hours into it and am pretty happy so far. the end of the game for me is after I bang every female character I have and spread VD fuck the reapers. and this whole Armageddon thing? makes the panties drop!

[Gizmo]

I'm about 7 hours into it and am pretty happy so far. the end of the game for me is after I bang every female character I have and spread VD fuck the reapers. and this whole Armageddon thing? makes the panties drop!

Wow you're a fucking tard.

Someone had to say it!

[Bhaalizmo]

Downloading the legit copy of this from the Bioware site now.

It's weird that they have their own download client (origin). Ah well. At least it wasn't bloatware with 6 toolbars and a fake antivirus.

[Bhaalizmo]

If I have not played ME1 or ME2, will I regret jumping right into ME3? I am definitely not playing 1 or 2, but might consider 3.

Although you can jump right into 3, know that the first two are worth your time. They were both enjoyable the 2nd and 3rd times thru for me.

[Gelston]

I am cripplingly addicted to Multi-player. I want ONE character, and I can't get him. A Krogan Sentinel. I like the way they handled armor in general in this game. It acts as damage reduction instead of another set of shields.

If anyone sees USM-Valor, that's me.

I have a Krogan Sentinel :P

[Drew]

Anyone know how to finish quest where you have to convince the black market dealer on the citadel to sell to the turian general?

[Gelston]

Anyone know how to finish quest ?

Yes, you can't complete it in the citadel. Go fly about, it'll be labelled in one of the other locations for you.

[Stanley Burrell]

Got it yesterday:

My muscles haven't started atrophying, my retinas and optic nerves are still intact and my occipital lobe is working. I have no necrotic tissue and ... for some dumbass reason I showered and brushed my teeth :embarrassed:

I can no longer call myself a dedicated gamer. ::wakizashi to intestines::

[Gelston]

So on my second play-through I'm using an imported character. The guy had all the DLC. I'm noticing quite a difference between both play-throughs so far. Including DLC characters from 2 appearing.

[Bhaalizmo]

Wait... I can't find how to use medigel in the controls section. wtf.

[Drew]

What do you mean? Hold down RB and click first aid.

[Bhaalizmo]

What do you mean? Hold down RB and click first aid.

Ohay, thx. There it is.

[Bhaalizmo]

I had to buy a new laptop cooling pad to play Mass Effect 3. My HP Elitebook was overheating playing it on high settings and the el cheapo cooling pad wasn't doing the trick.

After a half hour of comparing laptop cooling pads online I went with the Cooler Master Storm SF 19.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Storm-Laptop-SGA-6000-KKYF1/dp/tech-data/B004C5MVBK/ref=de_a_smtd

Not only can I position the fans where I want but it has adjustable speeds, a USB 3.0 hub, cable management, and friggin LEDs that I'll rarely use. I'm impressed with this thing though. At $70 this was the most expensive laptop cooling pad I found, but the workmanship and engineering is good. It's a sturdy piece of equipment, and changing fan positioning is a tool free job. Sure it's a little noisy when you crank it up but what do you expect two 5" fans on high? This pad draws so much air thru the bottom it will climate control your junk, as well as cool the laptop. I rate it bacon.

[Fallen]

I'm amazed at how long ME3 is compared to ME2. I've thrown hour after hour at it and it still keeps chugging along at a good pace. I would say it is as long as ME2 is with all of its DLC combined, perhaps longer.

[Bhaalizmo]

Wait... is Jessica Chobot's character really a lesbian or did I just miss out on some shexors by choosing the wrong dialogue choice?

Also. When playing most games on PC the cutscenes are where you can take your hands off the keyboard for a drink or a snack. Not so in ME3, they'll pop up a little flashy thing and require you to right click or left click and if you don't you'll get punched in the face or some shit. Just sayin.

[Fallen]

The paragon/renegade interrupts were in ME2 as well.

Is Chobot's character the chick who forwards your e-mail? If so, she's a lesbian, so unless you're a fem-shep i'm pretty sure you're out of luck.

[Bhaalizmo]

The paragon/renegade interrupts were in ME2 as well. .

Yeah I guess my timing was just better on ME2. Seems like everytime I go to take a sip of water in ME3 they flash one of those interrupts on the screen and I miss it.


Is Chobot's character the chick who forwards your e-mail? If so, she's a lesbian, so unless you're a fem-shep i'm pretty sure you're out of luck.

Yep, that's her. Silly girl promised me a night of fun and games, came up to the captain's quarters and everything. We played chess before she tells me she's a carpet muncher and leaves. I need to install some auto restraints in there.

[Fallen]

Yeah I guess my timing was just better on ME2. Seems like everytime I go to take a sip of water in ME3 they flash one of those interrupts on the screen and I miss it.

Yeah. I played through the second one so many times I had them all memorized. Even though I am playing a good guy, there was one Renegade interrupt that I did without thinking. It popped up and I took it because I was caught up in the story

SPOILER***********************

When Udina pulls a gun on the other concillor. I just saw the flash as he drew his weapon and put him down. Loved it.




Yep, that's her. Silly girl promised me a night of fun and games, came up to the captain's quarters and everything. We played chess before she tells me she's a carpet muncher and leaves. I need to install some auto restraints in there.

Hah. Yeah, I saved right before so I did both choices just to see what happened. Wasn't surprised they would make it difficult to randomly bang some chick.


SPOILER************

I didn't even bother with the reporter, just shut her down flatas I didn't want to deal with it.

[Drew]

So at least on normal mode, now that I have the widowmaker and my infiltrator cloak maxed out, putting down the big enemies is so easy. Just cloak, put two bullets in them, done. I can take an Atlas out in like 3 reloads.


In multiplayer I'm doing engineer, the combat drone is pretty fun. But the whole buying spectre pack thing and barely ever getting anything I can use is pretty annoying.

[Bhaalizmo]

Random ME thoughts.

I still miss the rover, although that sucka needed a thruster upgrade.

I don't miss mineral scans in ME2 though. Not one bit.

The worst missions in ME1, ME2, and ME3 are the stupid wander the citadel until you find a random glowing spot on a wall mission. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Eff you gaymakers, this aint where's Waldo. I'm here to screw and kill aliens, probably in that order.

Miranda has a nice turd cutter. Clearly they know this, or they wouldn't position the camera directly behind her at about 2.5 feet off the ground.

[Delias]

Random ME thoughts.

I still miss the rover. I don't miss mineral scans in ME2 though.

The worst missions in ME1, ME2, and ME3 are the stupid wander the citadel until you find a random glowing spot on a wall mission. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Eff you gaymakers, this aint where's Waldo. I'm here to screw and kill aliens, probably in that order.

Way too much running of errands, way too little screwing and killing of aliens in ME3. Still a solid game.

[Jarvan]

I got lucky with a Specter pack and got Quarian Engineer. Like the turret better then the drone myself.. tho it doesnt LOOK like a turret. I just kinda wish they had a weapon pack, or option to buy specific weapons at insane credit cost.

[Fallen]

I don't care for the turret. The drone instantly distracts enemies and can lock down 3/4 if you build it right.

[Jarvan]

I just hope I get lucky and get a scorpion in MP, LOVE that gun in Single player. Frankly, almost overpowered in most cases.

[Drew]

Which one is the scorpion?

[Jarvan]

Handgun that shoots discs that attach, then explode.

Add a scope, and you one shot pretty much any un-armored opponent.

[Drew]

Interesting. Don't think I have on in the regular game.

[Jarvan]

very useful gun. Forgot where I picked it up. Makes Edi and Liara very useful.

[Drew]

Yeah I have Liara using some pistol with a ton of damage right now, but I don't think it's that one.

[Drew]

Oh wait, it is a scorpion pistol. I've just never used it on my main character.

[Delias]

You get it on Sur'Kesh

[Jarvan]

It's a beast.

The weight idea was a nice addition. Lets you pick what weapons you want, but not be able to take everything.

[Jarvan]

Love this weekends event.. but I havent completed a Silver yet.

Last three tries resulted in me solo against two banshees a brute and misc other reapers for a few minutes till I was finally caught.

[Drew]

We tried silver yesterday and got to wave 10, and then Banshee'd!

[Jarvan]

My wave 10 had 4 banshee's..

Should have saved my missiles.

[Drew]

Yeah we had at least 4 banshees and several brutes.

[Fallen]

Hah. I completed mine on the third try. Good luck, guys. If you see me on and play PC i'm USM-Valor. Keep killing those Brutes, I want my Victory package.

[Jarvan]

I am not the best player, I'll admit.. but I always seem to get stuck with insanely stupid people when i play silvers.. JUST had a match where we got all 10 levels done.. and the 3 stupid idiots ran around killing things when we were trying to get extracted.. and each died in a different area. Why they don't just sit tight and defend the landing zone is beyond me.

[Delias]

I am not the best player, I'll admit.. but I always seem to get stuck with insanely stupid people when i play silvers.. JUST had a match where we got all 10 levels done.. and the 3 stupid idiots ran around killing things when we were trying to get extracted.. and each died in a different area. Why they don't just sit tight and defend the landing zone is beyond me.

No tactical skills.

[Jarvan]

Who knows.

Just gets frustrating.

Just played one match where the three other people all had a sniper rifle and a smg.. we got smoked BIG time.

[Fallen]

It definitely all boils down to your allies. You can make up for pretty useless teammates on Bronze, but on silver if 3 out of the 4 people aren't pulling their weight you're pretty much doomed. I usually try a round or two per lobby on silver, and if things don't pan out I will switch out and try again. Right now I can't access EA servers at all. No idea why that is, but my internet has been acting spotty all day. I think there is a major router down somewhere.

[Jarvan]

I JUST got my silver win, barely.

We had a good team, we just got ambushed by banshee's and brutes at round 7 and had to use all my medi's and shield and health regens to stay alive.

Used all 4 missiles on level 10. My turret kept us alive as it slowed down the banshees.

We ALMOST failed.. we were all dead.. but the Krogan used a medi. Revived me, died instantly, and I ran to the extraction with 1 sec left.

If I hadn't used my Armor piercing mod for that round.. not sure if we would have pulled it off.

[Fallen]

Silver is fun like that. Gold is suicidal. You would need a squad of 3 other people you all know and can communicate with, all level 20 running with the best gear and mods to stand a chance.

[Warriorbird]

Silver is fun like that. Gold is suicidal. You would need a squad of 3 other people you all know and can communicate with, all level 20 running with the best gear and mods to stand a chance.

I've never managed a gold.

[Jarvan]

Silver is fun like that. Gold is suicidal. You would need a squad of 3 other people you all know and can communicate with, all level 20 running with the best gear and mods to stand a chance.

Yeah, I know at this point I am not good enough for a gold.

Maybe if I opened 50 more specter packs, got good stuff, and hence had the practice, then maybe I would be a decent gold team member.

[Delias]

The multiplayer might be a lot of fun with people I know... or, you know, people who know how to lock down an area.

[Jarvan]

The multiplayer might be a lot of fun with people I know... or, you know, people who know how to lock down an area.

Half the time I play it's just with random people, generally I do the worst when it's 2 vanguards.

Most of the time, rushing in is not the answer.

[Delias]

Half the time I play it's just with random people, generally I do the worst when it's 2 vanguards.

Most of the time, rushing in is not the answer.

I gained like 12 levels in an hour and a half. Really I just want to get my EMS up higher for my second completion of the campaign.

[Fallen]

On bronze I could likely solo with a capped Vanguard. They are completely OP if you build them right. Charge restores 100% barrier, nova can be immediately used, which makes your charge timer reset to 0. So basically you spam AoEs with short periods of invulnerability spread throughout. I only carry a pistol to maximize recharge bonuses. My least favorite build, but definitely my most effective.

What is everyone N7 Spec ops contribution? Mine is around 625 at the moment. You can see it at the War assets terminal in the single player game. If you play through Infiltrator on the Ipad/iphone you can also gain +40 from Cerberus escapes. The control scheme is HORRIBLE, but otherwise the game is pretty fun. Finally, there is the Mass Effect datapad for iOS devises. It is free, and has a little mini-game which allows you to raise your Galactic readiness by running time-based missions in each sector of the map. Great way to boost yourself up without playing multiplayer. Same with Infiltrator. You can turn in intel found for big boosts of readiness.

I am having trouble hijacking a mech. Every time I get one open to the point where I can climb in my squad mates blow it up. Going to have to get to a level where I can just have them die and do it myself. Tried on Grissom academy but the students offering support then blew up the mech after I disabled it. I just want my damned achievement, then I wont give a shit.

[Delias]

On bronze I could likely solo with a capped Vanguard. They are completely OP if you build them right. Charge restores 100% barrier, nova can be immediately used, which makes your charge timer reset to 0. So basically you spam AoEs with short periods of invulnerability spread throughout. I only carry a pistol to maximize recharge bonuses. My least favorite build, but definitely my most effective.

What is everyone N7 Spec ops contribution? Mine is around 625 at the moment. You can see it at the War assets terminal in the single player game. If you play through Infiltrator on the Ipad/iphone you can also gain +40 from Cerberus escapes. The control scheme is HORRIBLE, but otherwise the game is pretty fun. Finally, there is the Mass Effect datapad for iOS devises. It is free, and has a little mini-game which allows you to raise your Galactic readiness by running time-based missions in each sector of the map. Great way to boost yourself up without playing multiplayer. Same with Infiltrator. You can turn in intel found for big boosts of readiness.

I am having trouble hijacking a mech. Every time I get one open to the point where I can climb in my squad mates blow it up. Going to have to get to a level where I can just have them die and do it myself. Tried on Grissom academy but the students offering support then blew up the mech after I disabled it. I just want my damned achievement, then I wont give a shit.

I don't think I've ever managed to blow out the canopy without also blowing up the mech.

[Fallen]

I don't think I've ever managed to blow out the canopy without also blowing up the mech.

It can be done, but it seems like the best way to pull it off is to attempt it solo. March your squad mates out in the open to get killed, then be patient and do it on your lonesome.

[Warriorbird]

It can be done, but it seems like the best way to pull it off is to attempt it solo. March your squad mates out in the open to get killed, then be patient and do it on your lonesome.

It is.

[Fallen]

So who here completed the multiplayer challenge?

[Jarvan]

I did, took me a few tries though.

[Jarvan]

Is it me, or are 99% of the people on the internet to stupid to be allowed to be on the damn thing.

Bioware posted fairly fast that there is a staged rollout for the com packs, and yet all you see and hear is "where is my com pack"

It's amazing they were able to beat the silver mission, since I doubt half of them can even read at this point.

Also, I got the Crusader in my com pack.

Not exactly pleased with it, but oh well.

[Fallen]

I got the pistol. It was the weapon I wanted so I am happy.

[Jarvan]

Grats.

Question, do those of you that MP alot only take one weapon into battle, Or is that what those that mainly use biotics or tech attacks do?

[Fallen]

I only take 1 weapon into battle.

[Drew]

Just from the article title that sure sounds like a damn spoiler.

[Tgo01]

My bad, I didn't think anything was spoiled but just in case I'll repost it to the spoilers thread.

[Drew]

My bad, I didn't think anything was spoiled but just in case I'll repost it to the spoilers thread.

Danke. I still haven't beat the game (about 35 hours in).

[Jarvan]

New event this weekend, not as fun one I think, level and promote in multi.

[Stanley Burrell]

Well, I used a training reset and my Turian soldier only has a Locust with extra ammo and clip sink. And then I started using marksman. I wish I had another shield recharge capacity thingermajig.

Edit: The bastard can't roll from banshee or brute attacks. Or geth rocket troopers. So it's not OP.

[Anothi]

FOR TUCHANKA!

[Fallen]

Krogan are hilarious on multiplayer. I don't think they're viable on gold, but they are fun as hell to watch on Bronze/Silver. I've six characters ready to promote for the weekend's event. That should put me in the upper 200's range on the US leader boards.

[Delias]

Krogan are hilarious on multiplayer. I don't think they're viable on gold, but they are fun as hell to watch on Bronze/Silver. I've six characters ready to promote for the weekend's event. That should put me in the upper 200's range on the US leader boards.

Please explain to me what promoting is/does.

[Fallen]

Promotion resets all characters in a particular class to level 1 and gives you +10 to your N7 rating. You keep all associated equipment/credit you earned with that class, but powers/exp reset. The primary benefit to promotion is that it increases the worth of your Single-player war Asset, N7 Spec ops, under Alliance Military. I believe every promotion gives you 75 points towards your readiness score. This weekend you will get additional points to your N7 rating for promotion, as well as a Commendation pack, which will contain an otherwise unavailable (in multiplayer) N7 weapon if you promote 2 separate classes. If the community as a whole promotes 150k classes, you receive a victory pack, which is basically just a free Veteran pack.

PS3 users may or may not be able to participate in this weekend's event. They can still promote characters, but they just wont get added rewards.

[Anothi]

Krogan are hilarious on multiplayer. I don't think they're viable on gold, but they are fun as hell to watch on Bronze/Silver. I've six characters ready to promote for the weekend's event. That should put me in the upper 200's range on the US leader boards.

They aren't viable. To utilize all their best skills, you have to be in melee. Still funny as hell to watch them top the charts though. I normally top my charts when I play my Krogan.

[Bhaalizmo]

Working on my second playthrough of ME3 now and I must say, one of the most epic parts of the game has been the Thresher Maw. I enjoyed that part alot.

Also, I'm trying to go thru it and score all renegade. They should rename renegade and just call it asshole if they do an ME4, because it feels like those are the renegade dialogue options.

Examples
Cute chick says "What do you think we should do, Shepherd?"
Shepherd "I think you should go outside and play hide and go fuck yourself!"

Cuter chick says "Isn't there anything else you wanted to ask me?"
Shepherd "Nah, go fuck yourself"

[Gelston]

I guess I'm a renegade IRL :(

[Bhaalizmo]

I guess I'm a renegade IRL :(

Do you punch attractive female news reporters in the face? If so, yes... yes you are.

[Stanley Burrell]

I can't say this for certain, but on the Firebase and Benning, if you position your dudes in certain areas, you are almost guaranteed, except on gold, to severely narrow down spawning areas. I have yet to have a Cerberus drop from the balcony area if anyone is standing there on silver. I think throwing a singularity or proximity mine near stuff also does weird stuff to spawning but I have no way to prove this.

[Anothi]

Working on my second playthrough of ME3 now and I must say, one of the most epic parts of the game has been the Thresher Maw. I enjoyed that part alot.

Also, I'm trying to go thru it and score all renegade. They should rename renegade and just call it asshole if they do an ME4, because it feels like those are the renegade dialogue options.

Examples
Cute chick says "What do you think we should do, Shepherd?"
Shepherd "I think you should go outside and play hide and go fuck yourself!"

Cuter chick says "Isn't there anything else you wanted to ask me?"
Shepherd "Nah, go fuck yourself"

I'm pretty sure they will continue to make Mass Effect, but the trilogy of Shepard is over. They may even stay in the same world, but might actually call the game by a different name.

[AnticorRifling]

I guess I'm a renegade IRL :(

Lorenzo is that you?!

[Fallen]

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i455/pbrad08/tumblr_luoktjfNKu1qzbo9ao1_500.jpg

[Fallen]

Also this:
http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/073/8/b/mass_effect3_ending_by_dunechampion-d4sphpt.jpg

[Anothi]

Also this:
http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/073/8/b/mass_effect3_ending_by_dunechampion-d4sphpt.jpg

Well put.

[Stanley Burrell]

What the fucking fuck:

I promoted 3 separate classes during the beginning message on my Xbox 360 regarding Operation Raptor and all I got was this lousy Victory pack. Where is the commendation pack for people who actually did shit? I have open connection and feedback to EA to the point where they know my biochemical equation.

Did anyone else experience similar bullshit? What were all possible weapon giveaways? Maybe I can narrow this down, but I only saw the Victory pack as being a plausible whatsit in the "store" component.

Feeling the weight of a 20-kilo ferrous slug here...

[Fallen]

Got my commendation pack.

[Drew]

Anything good in it? I've pulled more shotguns and sniper rifles than I care to count and have never pulled 1 assault rifle.

[Fallen]

I got the N7 pistol in the first pack, SMG in the second. Doesn't really matter. All I use is the Raptor sniper rifle for all non-caster classes.

[Drew]

Raptor is pretty cool for multi. It's like a mattock except you don't have to use a scope upgrade.

[Fallen]

Raptor is pretty cool for multi. It's like a mattock except you don't have to use a scope upgrade.

Yep. This leaves you free to use both the armor penetrating and barrel mod, along with it's slightly better ROF making it the superior weapon. It does have one drawback, though. Firing from the hip yields decreased damage.

[Anothi]

Yep. This leaves you free to use both the armor penetrating and barrel mod, along with it's slightly better ROF making it the superior weapon. It does have one drawback, though. Firing from the hip yields decreased damage.

Stop shooting from the hip, cowboy! You wait for the damn firing algorithim or someone, somewhere at some time will have a bad fucking day!

[Drew]

http://gamergaia.com/pc/2523-bioware-announces-the-mass-effect-3-extended-cut-free-dlc-to-add-more-to-the-endings-now-they-have-released-a-qaa-to-clarify-what-it-entails.html

Free new ending DLC.

[Fallen]

There is also free MP DLC hitting soon as well. Good stuff.

[Drew]

MP = multiplayer?

[Fallen]

Yessir. Two words for you: Krogan Vanguard

[Drew]

I love playing vanguard. My team HATES me.

[Delias]

I love playing vanguard. My team HATES me.

Yep. That's safe to say about all vanguards.

[Fallen]

The extended cut DLC is coming out today for free. It is a 1.9gig download. It is supposed to expand upon the ending, making your decisions more meaningful.

Edit: Looks like it is out now: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/26/mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dlc-out-now

[Drew]

It's times like these that I wish I didn't have a crappy original 360 10 gig hard drive.

[Fallen]

If you wish to see the endings and know which changes have been made in addition to them, IGN has them all posted here: http://www.ign.com/wikis/mass-effect-3/Extended_Cut_Endings

SPOILERS obviously.