Mass Effect

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<div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Comp Guru:<br>Here's how I'm laying it out.<br><br>All I know about Mass Effect is what I've learned from the various video trailers online / at trade shows. I've read abit about it but haven't been following it all that much.<br><br>I ordered the Collectors Edition on Friday. Purely based on how fun the game looks and how much hype the hive mind has been giving it, because if something sucks, usually people aren't afraid to say it.<br><br>It should be here monday/tuesday. You asses better be right about this one -- View image here: https://cdn.arstechnica.net/forum/smilies/biggrin.gif -- -- View image here: https://cdn.arstechnica.net/forum/smilies/gavel.gif --<br><br>- CG </div>
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<br><br>I've spent about 6 hours with it so far -- if you liked KOTOR, you'll like this. If you didn't like KOTOR, I can imagine ME being harder to get into. </div>
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<br><br>Awesome! I was a huge fan of KOTOR. Now I have Assassin's Creed to tie up before Tuesday. Even better, while watching Shrek The Third last night the gf asked, "How much is your game coming out Tuesday?" "$60" I replied. "I'll pick it up for you if you want..."<br><br>Happy ++

 

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Weird? So my Spectre shotty has an easier time taking down a Geth Colossus than my Mako's cannon?

 

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Wow! What an amazing 26 hours; I finally finished the game (got the Completionist Achievement) and now I've started again on Hardcore difficulty.<BR><BR>I'm finding it easier this time though. For some reason, instead of charging in, I'll play tactically and use the cover to take out enemies.<BR><BR><BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HappyBunny:<BR><BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bammer:<BR><BR>But I agree with your sentiment. I think it is due to the shift to everything being voice acted. I understand why they did it. So many console kiddos out there would rather die than have to read things. My own father won't see a movie if it's subtitled. But I think it really puts a damper on the ease of quest creation and number of available dialog options.<BR> </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I have no problem reading stuff, but so far I actually think the voice acting is a huge part of the immersiveness of the game. The quality is high, and unlike KOTOR, the technology has gotten to the point where the dialog scenes are cinematic enough that I don't mind watching them. I am really enjoying going through the game and listening to all the high quality voice acting.<BR><BR>I've only been skimming this thread because I don't want too many spoilers. However I wanted to ask a question for those of you who have finished the game. How far through the main plot do the initial 3 spectre quests take you? I don't want to get driven toward the end of the game before I've had my fill of exploring. </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I played the first 3 Spectre quests and completed them pretty early in the game and then went on and did pretty much every side quest I could get before I even thought about tackling the remainder of the main storyline.

 

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tedsofbeverlyhills:<BR>Still just beginning but decided to be a Renegade first time through. It was too late when I realized you can't be an A-hole all of the time and the Consort won't talk to me anymore (citadel). Is it worth starting over or just get it next time when I'll do the Paragon path? </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Did you complete the missions she gave you? If you did (I took the Paragon route) then she won't talk to you after that.<BR><BR>As an aside,anybody else on their second playthrough, do you get to chose another set of specializations if you complete the Luna quest?

 

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The jump from Lvl 50 to 60 is incredibly tough. I'm on my 2nd playthrough (Hardcore difficulty) and almost completed the main storyline and I've only gained 6 levels.<BR><BR>That being said, it's so much fun taking down the Juggernauts and Armatures with just my Spectre X shotty!