Mass Effect 3

G.J.

J. Marston wrote: »

Not been reading through this thread, avoiding spoilers, but wanted to ask what the DLC situation like?

Does the game take the piss with it, is there stuff or missions locked out due to DLC? Don't want to buy it and realise that it's a DLC bonanza.

The only DLC there's been so far is From the Ashes, and that one didn't really effect the game in any way. Sure, it seems like it will add something big to the game, considering (DLC: )

the character you get is a damn Prothean

, but he just says some cool things really. You'd only get anything from it if you're into the game's background, with Prothean history and the like.

I've heard rumours of free DLC coming out next month, and they say it'll have more to do with early game development than endgame development, but nothing game changing I'd say, unless it really is the endgame DLC that a lot of people are hoping for.

Zero-Cool

G.J. wrote: »

I've heard rumours of free DLC coming out next month, and they say it'll have more to do with early game development than endgame development, but nothing game changing I'd say, unless it really is the endgame DLC that a lot of people are hoping for.

Free DLC is always welcome as long as it's not more Citadel fetch quests. I'm on the last few levels so not cleared yet but I heard about possible DLC to change the ending alright, sounds mental.

G.J.

sheehy83 wrote: »

Free DLC is always welcome as long as it's not more Citadel fetch quests. I'm on the last few levels so not cleared yet but I heard about possible DLC to change the ending alright, sounds mental.

I'd say it'd be like previous game DLC, go to some system, do a mission and find X new character. I'd welcome anything that rivals 'Lair of the Shadow Broker' in terms of quality, that mission was fantastic.

You'll understand when you get to the end I'd say. I did enjoy it, if you take it as starting from the beginning of the final mission, but I understand the gripes that people have with it, it's quite confusing.

danthefan

degrassinoel wrote: »

depends on class, if you've a rank 10 weapon, thats X and tend to shoot a lot.. then yeah, go for it. But if you're relying totally on biotics or cooldown powers, make sure you max out as much as you can before you try silver.

TLDR: get a good gun and max out your damage powers.

Also: higher ranked weapons weigh less and do more damage. You only need one gun. Unequip the other one for a bump to your cooldowns

Do you just get guns from buying the different packs? I bought a Spectre pack there but it still only have lv 1 weapons in it.

Kiith

danthefan wrote: »

Do you just get guns from buying the different packs? I bought a Spectre pack there but it still only have lv 1 weapons in it.

It's totally random. You get 1 rare item in the Spectre pack, and 1 uncommon item in the Veteran pack. There can be weapons (including upgrades to already obtained weapons) or characters.

Kiith

Did anyone get their item for clearing the Silver Reaper mission? Nothing for me yet anyway.

G.J.

I haven't gotten anything either.

Micky Dolenz

I got this as a gift, never played the first two. worth holding on to or should I return it?

G.J.

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I got this as a gift, never played the first two. worth holding on to or should I return it?

It's a fantastic game, you should probably give it a go. You might not get the best ending, and some of the choices from the other two games are made for you, but it's still one of those series of games that you have to play, no matter what game you start with. If you end up enjoying it, you could easily find the other two for under €15 I'd say.

Zero-Cool

lads, I have everything wrapped up now, heading to

Horizon

but Minos Wasteland is flashing on my map like there is a mission there. I have it 100% scanned and flew around to the planets and can't land anywhere. anyone else get a glitch like this?

danthefan

sheehy83 wrote: »

lads, I have everything wrapped up now, heading to

Horizon

but Minos Wasteland is flashing on my map like there is a mission there. I have it 100% scanned and flew around to the planets and can't land anywhere. anyone else get a glitch like this?

I don't have 100% but yes this is also happening to me, it's been flashing away for a while.

G.J.

sheehy83 wrote: »

lads, I have everything wrapped up now, heading to

Horizon

but Minos Wasteland is flashing on my map like there is a mission there. I have it 100% scanned and flew around to the planets and can't land anywhere. anyone else get a glitch like this?

It's probably a Citadel mission, go to the Citadel, look at the map of each level and see if there's anyone other than your squad mates to talk to.

Zero-Cool

G.J. wrote: »

It's probably a Citadel mission, go to the Citadel, look at the map of each level and see if there's anyone other than your squad mates to talk to.

Nah, have everyone Citadel mission done, looked at a checklist, must be a glitch. At least it's not just me.

Sl!mCharles

'Ur hurr, when this is over, the first drink is on me.'
- I'm sick of hearing this.

danthefan

Can anyone confirm whether you need 4k or 5k war assets for the "good" ending please? Considering I haven't seen any endings yet, please no spoilers.

daca88

danthefan wrote: »

Can anyone confirm whether you need 4k or 5k war assets for the "good" ending please? Considering I haven't seen any endings yet, please no spoilers.

Between 4k and 5k for the "best" possible ending outcome i think, mine was 4 thousand and something and apparently my ending was the best outcome available...apparently:rolleyes:

danthefan

daca88 wrote: »

Between 4k and 5k for the "best" possible ending outcome i think, mine was 4 thousand and something and apparently my ending was the best outcome available...apparently:rolleyes:

Fair enough. My effective strength is 4696, should do the trick so.

Kiith

We'll get our Victory and Commendation packs at midnight tonight.

Pc Gamer wrote:

The weekend saw Mass Effect 3 multiplayer players embark on a mission to kill as many Reapers as possible. The hulking Turian/Krogan hybrid creatures, the Brutes, were the main targets, but last week Bioware also promised rewards to any team that successfully survived all Reaper waves and reached extraction on Silver difficulty and above.

A post on the Bioware blog says that players have emerged VICTORIOUS from a weekend of blasting Brutes and desperately backing away from the hideous Reaper Banshees shouting “nonononono.” “The community goal of killing one million brutes was beaten handily by participants,” say Bioware. “Through your combined efforts, over THREE MILLION brutes were destroyed!” Yaaay.

Now all that remains is for us to reap our rewards. Participants will receive a Victory Pack, and those who survived the entire Reaper wave on silver will receive a Commendation Pack. Each Commendation Pack contains “a random N7 Arsenal weapon,” these heavy duty firearms are currently only available in single player to owners of the N7 Collector’s Edition. There’s no other way to get them in multiplayer.

The contents of the Victory Packs, meanwhile, remain a mystery. They’ll all be dished out later today at 5pm PST / midnight UK time. A few of us banded together over the weekend to push back the Reaper menace. It was a tense and fraught affair, but bloody good fun. Bioware say “we’ll be announcing additional challenges in the days to come.” Bring it on, we say. Bring it on.

Did you take on Operation Goliath this weekend? How are you finding Mass Effect 3′s multiplayer?

http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/03/20/mass-effect-3-operation-goliath-multiplayer-mission-is-over-three-million-brutes-brutalised/

Zillah

danthefan wrote: »

Can anyone confirm whether you need 4k or 5k war assets for the "good" ending please? Considering I haven't seen any endings yet, please no spoilers.

It depends on the outcome of a cutscene near the very end. If you use a Renegade interrupt to save a certain character from death then it is 4k, otherwise it is 5k. This moment should be obvious and anyone that doesn't take that opportunity is silly.

Also it is effective military strength, not total war assets.

Zero-Cool

Sorry lads, just to clear up, I'm now heading to point of no return

cerberus hq

, I have 6719 Total Military Strength, 50% readiness rating (no MP played) and 3359 Effective Military Strength (full green bar). Do I need 4K+ effective military strength for the best ending?

Kiith

sheehy83 wrote: »

Sorry lads, just to clear up, I'm now heading to point of no return

cerberus hq

, I have 6719 Total Military Strength, 50% readiness rating (no MP played) and 3359 Effective Military Strength (full green bar). Do I need 4K+ effective military strength for the best ending?

I think it depends on how high your Paragon/Renegade bar is. There's a choice at the end which can apparently effect it. I'd say play a few games of multiplayer if you can, and you'll get well over 4k in no time.

It's actually a lot of fun.

G.J.

Was in a game with three other randoms. I went down right beside a guy and he didn't pick me up. Thought it was strange, sent him a message instructing him on how to pick people up (sort of sarcastically). Then his buddy goes down in a room with a brute and other reapers, who I weaken, and then go for the revive. I go down half way through, and the guy from earlier picks up his friend and they both walk off.

I messaged the guy I tried to pick up, and his reason for not picking me up was 'kill-stealing'. What sort of bull are people sprouting these days? I was pull-reave combo-ing enemies for the biotic explosion, sometimes pulling the enemy out of the path of a Krogan who was about to charge him. I can hardly stop my pull half way through it's flight. >.<

Anyone else experience anything like this? Or care about 'kill-stealing' for that matter?

Zero-Cool

That sucks GJ, sound like yanks. I just had my 1st MP game and only made it wave 10 on bronze. So much lag in the level, one of our guys was constantly stuck in the corner of the map.

G.J.

Yeah, it's the only time it's happened luckily. At least you managed to get to the 10th wave on your first try, it took me quite a while to finish an entire map. Honestly, once you start levelling up, unlocking new characters and weapons and finding your best class, you'll be flying, and that's when the MP starts getting fun! Turian Sentinel is a good starter if you have it, Overload and Warp with the same character is devastating for enemies with shields, barriers and armor. Don't overload yourself with weapons though, the recharge times can be dreadful at anything past 100%.

degrassinoel

kill stealing lol?

Does the consoles versions give more credits for kills?


Played a few golds earlier with another irish guy, some russian and a yank. Proper decent team, simple tactics, properly organised and voice comms used just enough to make it sound awesome. Came out at the end with 250k credits and successfully extracted all 4 in 4 games. Win!
btw, i just got my victory pack.. it was a crappy phaeston VI and some consumables

G.J.

degrassinoel wrote: »

kill stealing lol?

Does the consoles versions give more credits for kills?


Played a few golds earlier with another irish guy, some russian and a yank. Proper decent team, simple tactics, properly organised and voice comms used just enough to make it sound awesome. Came out at the end with 250k credits and successfully extracted all 4 in 4 games. Win!
btw, i just got my victory pack.. it was a crappy phaeston VI and some consumables

No, it's still the collective score that I presume is used on the PC. I don't see how it's possible to be competitive on a co-operative game mode, that's what got me the most.

And the prospect of opening four Spectre packs in a row.... mouthwatering. XD

Zillah

sheehy83 wrote: »

Sorry lads, just to clear up, I'm now heading to point of no return

cerberus hq

, I have 6719 Total Military Strength, 50% readiness rating (no MP played) and 3359 Effective Military Strength (full green bar). Do I need 4K+ effective military strength for the best ending?

As it is, you will not have access to the 'best' ending. Though I doubt you would notice. You need to play some multiplayer first.

Zero-Cool

F*ck sake!!!! Bioware said I wouldn't have to touch MP to get the best ending. I did every single thing possible in SP and have everyone on my side. I have no problem with the MP, it's actually a lot of fun but I was hoping to clear the game last night. Doesn't help that I pick the sh*tty engineer as I want to get the Overload specialist trophy.

Kiith

Apparently, to get the full ending without multiplayer, you need to have imported a save from ME1/2, as well as make the right choices pretty much everywhere. I think i had over 8000 by the time i was finished, but also had 100% readiness.

Josey Wales

I tried the multiplayer for the first time over the weekend and was impressed. Although I think the community (on the PS3) sucks a bit as I got kicked out of a few games because I was starting from scratch. How are you supposed to level up if you get kicked out of the lobby? When I did play though it was fun. Need to do some levelling before I can offer more than a few assists.

I don't like the fact that your Galactic Readiness meter drops when you don't play multiplayer. I had it up to 58% but it has dropped back to 56%. I'm using the ME3 Datapad app on the iPad and it is pretty good. The Galactic War mini-game is well done and apparently you can raise your Galactic Readiness meter with it. I've gained a few % points in the app but haven't noticed it reflected in my ME3 game yet.

I like the way ME3 is dealing with DLC characters from ME2. I just met

Zaeed

last night. I had forgotten about him as he wasn't that well integrated into ME2 apart from his loyalty mission. At least

the DLC Prothean in ME3 is much better integrated into the ship and missions

.

I will say that I am annoyed about an early mission on the Citadel that introduced

Kasumi

back to the game. I was unable to continue that mission thanks to a bug. So now I don't know how that would have played out.

marco_polo

sheehy83 wrote: »

F*ck sake!!!! Bioware said I wouldn't have to touch MP to get the best ending. I did every single thing possible in SP and have everyone on my side. I have no problem with the MP, it's actually a lot of fun but I was hoping to clear the game last night. Doesn't help that I pick the sh*tty engineer as I want to get the Overload specialist trophy.

It is somewhat immersion breaking having to keeping an eye on the effective millitary strength, especially when you know you ought to be over a certain number but don't really know exactly why.

I'm pretty well in the same position as yourself, with my goodie two shoes Sheppard (from the original game), despite scanning every planet, doing every side mission I could find and with all fleets on board I still ended up at the 'point of no return' with only about 3250 effective Military strength (6500 total or thereabouts).

So I grudgingly had to stopped playing, and logged on to multiplayer to do the bare amount nescessary to get over 4k. Sure I may have logged off hours later with about 6000+, and had an absolute blast, but thats is beside the point as I shouldn't have to suddenly drop my single player campaign at such a critical juncture.

maximoose

Lads, where the f*ck is

Thane?

I've been looking for him since I started the game after getting the message from him on the private terminal saying he's at the hospital.. but he's nowhere to be found

Kiith

Josey Wales wrote: »

I will say that I am annoyed about an early mission on the Citadel that introduced

Kasumi

back to the game. I was unable to continue that mission thanks to a bug. So now I don't know how that would have played out.

Is this the 'bug' that keeps sending you back to the terminal that you already used? If so, just look at your map for the different areas. There should be a terminal listed on the map for the Docks i think. Took me a few minutes to figure this out as well.

Kiith

maximoose wrote: »

Lads, where the f*ck is

Thane?

I've been looking for him since I started the game after getting the message from him on the private terminal saying he's at the hospital.. but he's nowhere to be found

He should be standing by the window on the left as you walk into the hospital.

FutureGuy

I think the multiplayer is savage tbh. If they keep releasing community events, I'll be playing it for months to come despite finishing single player.

Get a few friends together, fire on bronze and have a blast.

When I first heard of mp in ME3 I nearly started a riot. Now I cannot imagine a Mass Effect game without it!

Zero-Cool

Josey Wales wrote: »

I will say that I am annoyed about an early mission on the Citadel that introduced

Kasumi

back to the game. I was unable to continue that mission thanks to a bug. So now I don't know how that would have played out.

Ya, I got that bug as well. For me, not even the 1st terminal would become active even though it was on my map. Only thing you can do is reload the game and accept the mission again and then do it straight away without leaving the citadel.

maximoose wrote: »

Lads, where the f*ck is

Thane?

For me, he was in the Hospital, when you get off the elevator, he is on a couch/chair just to the left by the window.

noodler

I know somebody asked the question already (and I apologise) but I am also skimming this thread to avoid spoilers:

I know the current situation is that 'From Ashes' is deemed disappointing and I was wondering whether or not to bother with the N7 edition (they don't seem to be shifting for the PS3).

Did anyone feel it was worth the 77e currently being charged by Gamestop?

Does anyone know if having that edition entitles you to any future DLC?

Going to head into town after work and pick up the game in one of Gamestop or HMV.

Varik

just got my commendation pack, got N7 eagle.

G.J.

Got my Commendation and Victory packs. Got a Phalanx II in my Victory pack and an N7 Valiant sniper in my Commendation pack. Disappointed with the Phalanx, but I'll give the sniper a shot, supposed to be the middle ground between the Viper and Mantis.

Josey Wales

Kiith wrote: »

Is this the 'bug' that keeps sending you back to the terminal that you already used? If so, just look at your map for the different areas. There should be a terminal listed on the map for the Docks i think. Took me a few minutes to figure this out as well.

It was the second terminal in the Docks that was bugged. It showed on the map and I was standing right beside it but unable to interact with it.

FutureGuy

noodler wrote: »

I know somebody asked the question already (and I apologise) but I am also skimming this thread to avoid spoilers:

I know the current situation is that 'From Ashes' is deemed disappointing and I was wondering whether or not to bother with the N7 edition (they don't seem to be shifting for the PS3).

Did anyone feel it was worth the 77e currently being charged by Gamestop?

Does anyone know if having that edition entitles you to any future DLC?

Going to head into town after work and pick up the game in one of Gamestop or HMV.

I don't think the mission itself is worth the 10 euro tbh but the character is. He provides alot of insight.

The steelbook case is very nice and the soundtrack is superb. I love the Normandy avatar item. The comic, lithograph and patch are a bit meh.

If you are a massive fan, for 77 euro, I think it's worth it, but just about.

Josey Wales

noodler wrote: »

I know somebody asked the question already (and I apologise) but I am also skimming this thread to avoid spoilers:

I know the current situation is that 'From Ashes' is deemed disappointing and I was wondering whether or not to bother with the N7 edition (they don't seem to be shifting for the PS3).

Did anyone feel it was worth the 77e currently being charged by Gamestop?

Does anyone know if having that edition entitles you to any future DLC?

Going to head into town after work and pick up the game in one of Gamestop or HMV.

I got the N7 CE but I don't feel it was worth the price. The box is nice (and big) but the contents are poor. The picture of the Normandy they advertise was a disappointment. From the pictures I thought it was framed but it is simple post card. The art book is nice though and the packaging is well done. I can't see myself using the N7 patch.

I know this is silly but having Shepard walk around in his N7 Hoodie is pretty cool. The from Ashes DLC is worth buying I think. The actual mission is above average and has some tough combat. The real bonus is the new squad mate. He is very well written, is integrated well into the story unlike past DLC characters and by brining him on missions you get some good reactions from other characters. I bring him on nearly every mission. Plus the DLC mission has some really good

cut-scenes that fill in some backstory

.

Oh and I like the steelcase but it doesn't fit well with my other PS3 titles on the shelf.

noodler

Thanks for the replies lads.

Just to be clear, having the N7 doesn't mean you get free DLC in the future? Just 'From Ashes' right?

Zero-Cool

Great! PSN maintenance from 3pm today to 1am tomorrow morning. You 'may' be able to still play MP but you 'may' get errors when trying to sign in. All I want to do is finish the game but I want to get my EMS up to scratch first. I was really enjoying the game up until this, Bioware royally f*cked this up.

Kiith

noodler wrote: »

Just to be clear, having the N7 doesn't mean you get free DLC in the future? Just 'From Ashes' right?

As far as we know, it's only From Ashes. No further free dlc.

noodler

Kiith wrote: »

As far as we know, it's only From Ashes. No further free dlc.

Danke.

degrassinoel

Varik wrote: »

just got my commendation pack, got N7 eagle.

me too, full auto heavy pistol! win!

Kiith

I better not get a pistol in my pack. That sniper rifle or assault rifle would be far more useful.

Varik

Kiith wrote: »

I better not get a pistol in my pack. That sniper rifle or assault rifle would be far more useful.

would have preferred the assault rifle but as i use the pistol with both my adept and solider it's fine.

Zillah

Latest multiplayer discovery: Asari Adept is a murder machine with a sniper rifle.

Stasis --> Headshot. Stasis --> Headshot. Stasis --> Headshot. Stasis --> Headshot.