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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 8, 2012 14:49:51 GMT -5
I'm sure the haters will find some way to blame Bioware for this. Is there any rhyme or reason behind people having issues with importing their Shepards? Is it endemic to any one platform? I'm on the 360 and had zero problem with importing my ME1/2 Shepard. But my friend has the same conditions and he couldn't import his. If I had to make a guess it would have something to do with expanded CAC options clashing with ME2's. Otherwise I really can't figure out the problem. The explained issues seem to be there is a problem if you bring over a Shepard that you created from ME1 but didn't alter their face in any way in ME2. That's the issue for the face thing. As for being able to import at all, you have to bring the save over from the HDD it was originally created on. Meaning, if you played ME1 and 2 back on one of the pre-Slim 360s and then transferred the files over to a Slim 360, you are SOL on importing them if you didn't keep for pre-Slim model.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 8, 2012 14:51:23 GMT -5
Oh, and this is a real super big spoiler, probably the biggest spoiler in terms of how much of the game I've completed so far. {Spoiler}R.I.P. Mordin, you WERE the very model of a scientist Salarian.......
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Post by ToyfareMark on Mar 8, 2012 15:16:40 GMT -5
Well I thought I had gotten me a copy of the 360 collectors edition, but alas I did not, at least from the place I originally ordered it from. However Gamestop now has it available on their site. So I ordered it and used overnight shipping. Yes it was 10 bucks for the shipping, but I used a promo code to get 10 bucks off the game itself, so it comes out even I guess.
So if anyone is wanting the 360 collectors edition, its available on Gamestop's site. If you wanna save 10 bucks on the game, use the promo code SHILLELAGH. This code only works for an item at 79.99 or higher, so its only good for the collectors edition, it also expires after March 11th.
Just a heads up.
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Post by clifford on Mar 9, 2012 11:20:54 GMT -5
Well I finally got it. Only a couple hours into the story and digging it so far. The Multiplayer is pretty fun but limited. The fact you can have so many characters spread out over the 6 classes should mean I don't get bored of it too soon though.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 9, 2012 15:22:43 GMT -5
Well I finally got it. Only a couple hours into the story and digging it so far. The Multiplayer is pretty fun but limited. The fact you can have so many characters spread out over the 6 classes should mean I don't get bored of it too soon though. Sad to say, I think there is some validity to what people are saying, that the multiplayer is needed for the best ending, because I was almost to the end of Act 1 in the game, and my Galactic Readiness stayed at a constant 50%, but then I played my first round of multiplayer, in which my first online character gained 5 levels in just one match, and then I saw that my Galactic Readiness had suddenly jumped up to 55%......after just one round of multiplayer.......
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Mar 9, 2012 15:30:36 GMT -5
that's going to go down as one of the dumbest ideas in game history. it doesn't matter how fun the multiplayer might be, you should never force it on people just so they can get a game ending that isn't terrible.
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Post by King Ghidorah on Mar 9, 2012 15:58:55 GMT -5
THought I would check in with Ghidorah's Shepard, Level 48 Infiltrator. Warp ammo is as broken as ever once you get it from Liara, I'm having a blast with this game. Insanity is as easy as I thought it was going to be, I pretty much one shot everything with the Black Widow. I also find avoiding any kind of message board improves my liking of the game, when you read so many complaints it can start to affect your enjoyment.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 9, 2012 16:11:20 GMT -5
I will say this, thanks to this game's power recharging being tied in to the weight of your weapons, and the addition of Nova, which has no actual recharge(you can use it as long as you have any of your barrier still up), they have made the Vanguard class AWESOMELY broken. In ME2, my combat strategy was Biotic Charge, shotgun them in brief slow down of time, and then run for the nearest cover.
In ME3, thanks to my powers recharging at a +197% rate(Eviserator model V shotgun, plus the Hornet SMG w/ the light materials modifier equiped), my new combat strategy is Biotic Charge, Nova, Nova(I chose the rank 5 option of reducing the barrier drain from Nova in exchange of reducing the damage dealt, damned thing still one shots every enemy without shielding), then Biotic Charge again(because it has recharged by the time I started my second Nova), then Nova, Nova, Biotic Charge, Nova, Nova. Get the pattern here? I rarely actually use my guns. I honestly only use them against the "boss" level enemies, like the Harvester, the Atlas mech, Geth Primes, etc.
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Post by clifford on Mar 9, 2012 16:52:28 GMT -5
that's going to go down as one of the dumbest ideas in game history. it doesn't matter how fun the multiplayer might be, you should never force it on people just so they can get a game ending that isn't terrible. I completely agree. This is the first game I've EVER played multiplayer online. Not because I kind of have to admittedly, but because I really enjoyed the multiplayer part of the demo. But the fact I hear its much easier to get the 'good' ending with multiplayer definately makes me want to keep playing the mp. I have also heard that it IS possible to get the desireable ending without multiplayer at all. And anyway, I kind of like bleak endings.
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Post by bigmackdaddy on Mar 9, 2012 19:58:18 GMT -5
Is the text too small?
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Post by mysterydriver on Mar 9, 2012 20:50:22 GMT -5
Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb reviewed Mass Effect 3 and said it is possible to max the "Readiness" out without multiplier. He put about 30 hours into the game, overall.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 9, 2012 22:45:43 GMT -5
Jeff Gerstmann of GiantBomb reviewed Mass Effect 3 and said it is possible to max the "Readiness" out without multiplier. He put about 30 hours into the game, overall. Then I'm calling bullshit on him, cause I'm near 30 hours and I'm barely halfway into the game, and the only increase to my Galactic Readiness so far has been that one round of multiplayer.....
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Post by sryans on Mar 9, 2012 23:01:29 GMT -5
Galactic readiness is not necessary. You need to get the "Active military Strength" to a certain number. A really high one.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Mar 10, 2012 11:07:34 GMT -5
okay yesterday I figured rather than complain I'd try out the multiplayer and... it's really fun, actually. and yeah, playing a couple rounds does drastically raise your "readiness" level. if anything it just gives some added playability to the game.
just recruited the DLC character last night. totally not the kind of character I was expecting someone of his species to be like. and to be honest, that's realy cool. it amazes me how good Bioware are at making you care about the characters. I mean, they sold me on James Vega as being awesome by the end of the Mars mission, and I've only just met the new Normandy crew and I really like them. I mean, I just watched the scene where Cortez is crying about his dead husband, and that's some powerful stuff.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 10, 2012 12:42:02 GMT -5
okay yesterday I figured rather than complain I'd try out the multiplayer and... it's really fun, actually. and yeah, playing a couple rounds does drastically raise your "readiness" level. if anything it just gives some added playability to the game. just recruited the DLC character last night. totally not the kind of character I was expecting someone of his species to be like. and to be honest, that's realy cool. it amazes me how good Bioware are at making you care about the characters. I mean, they sold me on James Vega as being awesome by the end of the Mars mission, and I've only just met the new Normandy crew and I really like them. I mean, I just watched the scene where Cortez is crying about his dead husband, and that's some powerful stuff. I went after the DLC character the moment the Galaxy Map was available because at first I HATED James Vega. Now? Now I like the meat head. To the point of when I run through with the Infiltrator I plan on making in ME2, he'll be my combat focused teammate chosen. As a Vanguard, I have little use for him right now, but as an Infiltrator? He'll be valuable, plus his second alt costume looks f***ing BADASS. As for the DLC character himself, he's badass! He is one of my most used characters in combat, namely because I just love hearing what he has to say during the missions. {Spoiler}Plus, he's a Rastaprothean.
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Post by Michael Coello on Mar 10, 2012 13:13:43 GMT -5
So, is it true that the issue that the game has issues with old Mass Effect saves from the original 360 Hard Drive? Is that something fixed in the new versions of the consoles, or is it on every version?
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Mar 10, 2012 13:14:06 GMT -5
okay yesterday I figured rather than complain I'd try out the multiplayer and... it's really fun, actually. and yeah, playing a couple rounds does drastically raise your "readiness" level. if anything it just gives some added playability to the game. just recruited the DLC character last night. totally not the kind of character I was expecting someone of his species to be like. and to be honest, that's realy cool. it amazes me how good Bioware are at making you care about the characters. I mean, they sold me on James Vega as being awesome by the end of the Mars mission, and I've only just met the new Normandy crew and I really like them. I mean, I just watched the scene where Cortez is crying about his dead husband, and that's some powerful stuff. I went after the DLC character the moment the Galaxy Map was available because at first I HATED James Vega. Now? Now I like the meat head. To the point of when I run through with the Infiltrator I plan on making in ME2, he'll be my combat focused teammate chosen. As a Vanguard, I have little use for him right now, but as an Infiltrator? He'll be valuable, plus his second alt costume looks f***ing BADASS. As for the DLC character himself, he's badass! He is one of my most used characters in combat, namely because I just love hearing what he has to say during the missions. {Spoiler}Plus, he's a Rastaprothean. as I said, I was sold on James the minute he pulled that crazy Kodiak maneuver on Mars. but I find it impossible to use him without thinking of the many names of Daniel Ryder AKA Big McLargeHuge from MST3K.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Mar 10, 2012 13:22:11 GMT -5
So, is it true that the issue that the game has issues with old Mass Effect saves from the original 360 Hard Drive? Is that something fixed in the new versions of the consoles, or is it on every version? The issue is importing saves off of an HDD that isn't the HDD the save was originally made on, so say you changed HDDs, like getting a bigger sized one or you changed from an older model of 360 to a Slim 360, then you'll get a problem from the save file.
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Post by King Ghidorah on Mar 10, 2012 14:05:53 GMT -5
Online is terribly addicting, and Infiltrator is broken online. Send a request to KingxGeedorah if you want to roll some MP matches. I can solo bronze and silver, but help ya with gold.
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Post by mysterydriver on Mar 10, 2012 14:56:16 GMT -5
My apologies Koda, I mis-quoted him. Galactic readiness is not necessary. You need to get the "Active military Strength" to a certain number. A really high one. He played 30 hours and garner enough Active Military Strength so that even with the 50% thing, the best ending was possible without multiplayer. From the Giantbomb "Bombcast" He finished with a Galactic Strength of 6901. Even with the 50% that was fine to fill the bar.
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