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post Feb 17 2010, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Feb 17 2010, 03:25 PM)
I just installed ME2 last night and started playing. I Googled around and some say the import character from ME1 feature does not function?
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It does fine for me. The catch is you have to use the configure option to export ME1 saved games into the ME2 folder, then only the game will detect them.
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post Feb 17 2010, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(Aggroboy @ Feb 17 2010, 03:29 PM)
Well strengthening them could be bad for the poor Quarians. That's why I thought it would be a renegade choice.
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Agreed but the quarians really have to stop trying to bomb the geth to hell and gone. They're going to lose. If anyone's read Ascension, I hope Captain Mal and the Idenna succeed in their quest to find a new homeworld.
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post Feb 17 2010, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 03:33 PM)
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Yeah, I don't really get the whole geth thing. I think Shepard doesn't either during the initial talks with Legion and trying to get his name before EDI butts in.


Added on February 17, 2010, 3:48 pm
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 03:40 PM)
How would you like it if you created a toaster, then have the toaster rebel on you, and then kick you out of your own home?

And to add insult to injury, your home happens to be like the worlds' only freezer and you're actually a snowman and you have to roam the world in a portable icebox looking for a new freezer to live in.

It does seem a bit petty (Actually I even asked them to find a new place) but their justifications made sense.
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It makes sense but it has been going on for 300 years. The thing is, the toaster can now talk and communicate like one of us. Honestly, it's hard to justify either way. They are a sapient species now and there are certain dialogue where Legion states they only attacked out of self defense. Qwib-Qwib also says they tried to wipe the geth out, thus the geth rebelled. But then again, the quarians desperately want to go home. The novelty of being a vagabond has worn off a long time ago. But I wonder how many quarians that know what their home world looks like are alive during ME1 and 2 sad.gif .

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post Feb 17 2010, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 03:49 PM)
Based on conversations with Tali in ME1, she describes the Geth as a unified neural network based off each individual Geth robot. Originally this was meant to make them more efficient as they grouped together in larger numbers, but unfortunately, they also developed the ability to become sentient when enough of them came together. They're kinda like a collective, but individual at the same time.

I like how Legion described it when comparing the Geth to the Reapers:
"Reapers are comprised of many subsystems but each Reaper is a nation that stands alone. Geth are comprised of many subsystems but are all united as one instead"

So, the Reapers are like one huge alliance while the Geth are like... Communists.
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What are geth hubs then? Those things Legion points out during his loyalty quest.
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post Feb 17 2010, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 17 2010, 03:51 PM)
The problem is the Toaster didn't start the war.

But whose to say that the Toaster would continue to stay quite and be laborers/soldier for the Quarian
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Heh, it's like you grabbed a shovel and want to destroy the toaster and it electrocutes you. Self defense.

But will the toaster stay happily toasting bread for you now that it can think for itself?


Added on February 17, 2010, 3:54 pm
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 03:51 PM)
I think it just makes them more bitter rather than mellowing out. But I suppose a compromise could be made. It seems that the Reapers are behind most of the major conflicts in the galaxy (They were also behind the Rachni)
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Wait, I must have missed that one. They were behind the Rachni?

For some reason, the geth are also against diplomacy. I remember Tali saying every ship that goes beyond the Veil is destroyed. I still think Legion as an ambassador will have a better chance of success.

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post Feb 17 2010, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 04:09 PM)
Space opera politics isn't as clear cut as it seems to be.
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To quote Ashley Williams :

I hate politics.


Added on February 17, 2010, 4:12 pm
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 03:57 PM)
Yeah they were. You'll find out depending on what you did in ME1 wink.gif

You also have to remember that the Council are against AIs and thus are automatically at war with the Geth without even having to say anything.
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Well... I got rid of the rachni blink.gif

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post Feb 17 2010, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 17 2010, 04:30 PM)
humm... can't remember if the Quarians were ever an associate member of the Citidal Space.

Why can't we all share? Geth could had just call the Quarians mamas & papas. biggrin.gif
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I don't think they ever were. I can't remember ME1 codex and I don't bother reading ME2 codex. Humm...

That's what I had my Shepard do, shove the peace message down their throats but all he got in return was a sarcastic quip from Qwib-Qwib.
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post Feb 17 2010, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 17 2010, 05:17 PM)
I should read the Codex a bit more... Think of it as what happened to the Batarians; Batarians like slavery, Council does not. Thus, Council bans Batarians. Only for the Quarians it would've been "played with AI".
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Oh if only they knew what we humans have been up to as well. Then again, they owe me.
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post Feb 17 2010, 06:04 PM

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Anyone using 64-bit here? I have to reformat and install Windows 7 again cos I'm using RC7100 and since retail comes with a 64-bit disc, I'm thinking why not? I just hope there aren't any issues with ME2.

QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 17 2010, 05:29 PM)
haha, you still remember that sidequest from ME.
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I don't remember that one hmm.gif .
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post Feb 17 2010, 06:51 PM

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Registered game owners finally get custom avatars on the social site. Not as great as Dragon Age's character portraits but it's something. I love Legion tongue.gif.
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post Feb 17 2010, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(Plant @ Feb 17 2010, 11:03 PM)
i have finished the game and i kinda a bit disappoint i did not achieve "no one left behind" and here's what my perspective of my "final" mission

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No bro, you just chose the wrong people for the job. I think the list is a few pages back. For me :

Tunnels : Tali
First fire team : Garrus
Second fire team : Garrus
Escort : Mordin

Everyone loyal, all upgrades. The first time I did it :

Tunnels : Legion
First fire team : Garrus
Second fire team : Garrus
Escort : Zaeed

Also worked but Mordin died so I reloaded.

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post Feb 17 2010, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Feb 17 2010, 11:27 PM)
When will ME3 come out? Possibly next year?
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Maybe. Some EA rep hinted that something 'far-reaching' will be coming from Mass Effect in Dec 2011 unless I'm getting mixed up tongue.gif.


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QUOTE(Plant @ Feb 17 2010, 11:14 PM)
yea, i finished the game and i found out this is the method to achieve no one left behind plus my oldest load files cannot choose my first fire team anymore. I am pretty much lazy to replay the game, damn bioware give me hint on loading scene telling me that whatever i do in ME2, effect in ME3.

I probably predict in ME3 that some of my team member in ME2 might not join my crew or some team member might give me side mission to do which either give experience or give some awesome weapon and i "almost" certainly believe Ashley will join me in ME3 since i do not help
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Hell yeah. I want to see Ash in action without ME1's retarded AI. Garrus is so much better now.



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post Feb 18 2010, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 18 2010, 12:07 AM)
You guys liked Ash? The xenophobic soldier? I'll admit that she was a far more interesting character than Kaidan was, but she had little redeeming features other than her "deathwish".

That being said, I expect her/Kaidan to pull a Carth and come back with a promotion or admiral in ME3
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In KotOR, I disliked Carth especially after the big reveal and the Saul Karath part. Kaiden isn't much better. I got the 'best friend' vibe from Jacob more than from Kaiden even though Kaiden's conversations seemed more personal.

You can change Ash anyway, with some Paragon options.
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post Feb 18 2010, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 18 2010, 12:25 AM)
She stated many times that she hated and distrusted them. The first time you talk to her in the Normandy, she questioned your orders to allow them free reign around the ship. That's xenophobia man.

The issue with her grandpa was over the fact that he was the only human admiral to ever surrender and what has her sister (Shanxi right?) got to do with anything?

Throughout the entire game, she constantly makes you 2nd guess any attempt to give aliens any power (Especially those scenes after missions where Liara offers to help)


Added on February 18, 2010, 12:33 am
What I meant with that Carth remark was, that Carth came back in the sequel as an admiral. So, by ME3, I'm guessing Kaiden/Ashley won't just be a lieutenant/Gunnery Sergeant anymore.

I don't remember being able to change Ash (Or any other character for the matter) in ME1. You *can* convince her that her thinking is bad or whatever, but in the next cutscene, she still exhibits the same xenophobic behaviour.

No Bioware game to date has allowed you to shape how an NPC grows. In most cases, you're just a catalyst for a change that happens out of your control.

Only Obsidian did with KOTOR2.
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Psst, her sister's name is... err... it starts with L I think. I remember her saying she has 3 sisters?

Shanxi was the colony mentioned in her story on her granddad.

Yes... Admiral Carth. Shudder.

Maybe not as much as KotOR2, but here are some examples. Note, I did rush through KotOR2.

Dragon Age : 'Character hardening' of Alistair and Leliana.

Mass Effect 1 : Influencing Kaiden until he calls Udina a '*******'. I can't remember if he does this even if you don't play female Shepard and kill Ash.
Making Ash less xenophobic.




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post Feb 18 2010, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 18 2010, 03:23 PM)
Going through my 2nd playthrough with a Soldier class. Just got my hands on the Vindicator A. Rifle; though the damage is high, I don't like the burst firing mode. Is there a way to switch firing mode? I prefer to do it manually another complain I have about the rifle is that it has a very small ammo capacity reserve unlike the Avenger A.Rifle.
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I was complaining about that damn rifle a few days after release. It's too bad I like the design better than the Avenger. Normally I use Vindicator but give my squad mates the Avenger.
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post Feb 18 2010, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 18 2010, 04:03 PM)
Well you could use the Collector Rifle as that one's stats sits nicely between the two.
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It's just a bit weird to use the Collector rifle. About as weird as walking around looking like a Collector.
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post Feb 18 2010, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 18 2010, 06:57 PM)
Collector Armor + Collector Rifle = cool

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Looks weird. It makes all those emotional scenes feel detached. What I like is Shepard's mechanized voice through a helmet.
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post Feb 19 2010, 12:02 PM

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I wish BioWare would release a patch. Certain dialogue doesn't play when it should (the subs appear), during Thane's loyalty quest Thane speaks but the subs state the speaker as Shepard, etc.

And auto-aim is seriously pissing me off. During Archangel's quest, I hacked the YMIR Mech and it went after them. But then some Eclipse Heavy got herself behind a pillar and was taking potshots from behind cover at Jacob. I swapped Shepard with him and tried to snipe her ass but she never came out. Out comes my grenade launcher and I try to blast her out from cover. Yeah... the auto-aim sent the grenade at her and it exploded on her pillar.

QUOTE(wilsonphua @ Feb 19 2010, 10:01 AM)
mass effect 2 got how many endings?
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Hmm lets see...

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What I like is ME2 is a totally different experience if you port your ME1 character over and even then it's also a different experience because not everyone helped Nassana Dantius kill her sister for instance.

Unfortunately the Conrad Verner encounter is glitched or something. He insists my Paragon Shepard shoved a gun in his face.

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post Feb 20 2010, 02:29 PM

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QUOTE(JuzJoe @ Feb 20 2010, 10:17 AM)
*destroying the head gives you a mini nuke blast from the mech.
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Ever tried shooting the fuel tank of the vorcha pyros? It might be tough to do without Adrenaline Rush but when they explode it's so satisfying.
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post Feb 22 2010, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(H@H@ @ Feb 22 2010, 10:49 AM)
EDIT: Wait a minute... is this why you guys say Insanity in ME1 was quite easy? BECAUSE YOU WERE ALL USING LVL 50s?!?!?!?!?
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I did complete ME1 once with a lvl 50+ Soldier on Insanity. The typical 'get to lvl 60' run. The only problems are those awful Immunity spamming enemies. Other than that, quite a walk in the park.

ME2, I'm doing Hardcore. With just my guns and my AI squaddies for the biotics, Hardcore is hard enough. Maybe I should redo my talent points hmm.gif No thanks BioWare for cutting down on biotic powers but then again, Jack is a beast with Shockwave.

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