Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
Mass Effect 3, thread 9 or We're totally over the whole 'ending' thing now. Like, all of us. No, seriously!
Ladies, Gentlemen, asexually reproducing sentients; the 9th - and potentially, penultimate? - thread for the discussion of the Mass Effect video game saga, recently drawing to it's ultimate close with the release of the last DLC for the last game.
Primarily we seem to offer helpful advice and prosperous partnerships in the multiplayer, but feel free to refer to the single player plot lines and the likes if you wish.
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LAST TIME, ON DRAGONBALL Z MASS EFFECT-IN-THE-PLAYGROUND: The final DLC - Citadel - has been released, breathing new life into the titular space station. Until Harbinger turns it into a Reaper-sized smoothie machine at the end of ME3, at least.
I did mention that this thread contains SPOILERS.... right?
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by YakYak
I take the not using my suggestion as evidence that we are still pissed off about the ending. Whatever, FIRST REPLY!
I would have preferred Another as well but hell, who doesnt want a gun that shoot thresher maws?
lso, careful with First! And the like. It's spam, some of the mods get malky.
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Originally Posted by CreganTur
I did have to use Bioware's tool to correct my challenge reward, though, as it only gave me 1 commendation pack.
how? What? Where? What tool? I'm on a phone and searching for the way to fix this is bloody murder!
Also, astonished to find that platinum is now a thing t Frieda can do regularly. Looks like its more about synergy than power. That, and best volus (sentinel mercenary), naturally.
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
Someone please change my primary classes. My previous request was buried last time. I primarily play the Sentinel and Infiltrator. Just say that.
Now onto previous thread business...
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Originally Posted by Landis963
Thanks. Now the only problem with him is that the Collector weapons I have are all level 1, and I haven't unlocked the Particle Rifle yet. Which means no bonus for me.
You're a Collector. Forget about the bonus and equip an ammo power that burns to compliment your already insane DOT.
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
What's good in terms of weapons for him? Does it matter?
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Illven
Well I had my first full platinum game, died on wave 10 after we got the credits. It was Cerberus. My thoughts.
Oh Arceus, Banshee... Banshee... *sob* Banshee's everywhere, why is this a thing?
Got over 100k credits though.
There there, we've all had our Platinum horror stories. It was good that you got the lions share of the loot from it. I hope you got something good afterwards with the cash.
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Landis963
There there, we've all had our Platinum horror stories. It was good that you got the lions share of the loot from it. I hope you got something good afterwards with the cash.
Well he had some back-pay coming.
*Flashback to when Illven put us on platinum Collectors*
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Landis963
There there, we've all had our Platinum horror stories. It was good that you got the lions share of the loot from it. I hope you got something good afterwards with the cash.
Well that combined with all of today, I maxed out the missile, Opc packs, and Thermal clip things.
Does that mean I'll get two Medi-gel slots in packs now, or will the spare slot go to something else?
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Originally Posted by YakYak
Well he had some back-pay coming.
*Flashback to when Illven put us on platinum Collectors*
Hey, I could have been worse. I could have let you used up equipment
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
There is confusion over the rewards from this latest operation. There are three packs up for grabs.
--1 participation gift pack, dunno if you get this for logging in during the op or a single valid extraction.
--1 challenge pack for extracting on silver
--1 challenge pack for extracting on platinum
Though the challenge and gift packs have different names they both reward a N7 weapon instead of the classes from last week's gift pack. There is a bug where completing both challenges at the same time (doing only platinum) will reward one pack, going to the operation fixer should fix that.
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Illven
Well that combined with all of today, I maxed out the missile, Opc packs, and Thermal clip things.
Does that mean I'll get two Medi-gel slots in packs now, or will the spare slot go to something else?
The spare slot goes to some consumable; usually an ammo type of some kind. If you're lucky you can get a Reset Points card in there.
EDIT: Does anyone know what the best way to get gear is? All my uncommons are maxed except for my gear, where I still have a couple holes.
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Landis963
What's good in terms of weapons for him? Does it matter?
Whatever you would like.
If you're going for dark channel/dark sphere then a good, light assault rifle like the geth pulse rifle, collector rifle, phaeston or eagle will work for suppression while the DoT does its work. Alternately, slap dark [power] on one half of th map, run away, and gun down the Rest.
In general, you don't new to swear cool downs too much, so +150% is good. Just be aware, you're fragile.
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Originally Posted by Illven
Well I had my first full platinum game, died on wave 10 after we got the credits. It was Cerberus. My thoughts.
Oh Arceus, Banshee... Banshee... *sob* Banshee's everywhere, why is this a thing?
Got over 100k credits though.
Yeah. My first few runs had a memorable moment. Tried to trow my geth turret to an ally, turned on hunter mode by accident and screamed in surprise as I saw twelve hunters making an invisible beeline for me. That was strangely terrifying.
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Originally Posted by Illven
Well that combined with all of today, I maxed out the missile, Opc packs, and Thermal clip things.
Does that mean I'll get two Medi-gel slots in packs now, or will the spare slot go to something else?
Random. I usually get extra ammo. I coul have sworn I got a medial once, but I zoomed through without checking.
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Originally Posted by The New Bruceski
There is confusion over the rewards from this latest operation. There are three packs up for grabs.
Not confusion so much as rage XD
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--1 participation gift pack, dunno if you get this for logging in during the op or a single valid extraction.
--1 challenge pack for extracting on silver
--1 challenge pack for extracting on platinum
Though the challenge and gift packs have different names they both reward a N7 weapon instead of the classes from last week's gift pack. There is a bug where completing both challenges at the same time (doing only platinum) will reward one pack, going to the operation fixer should fix that.
The spare slot goes to some consumable; usually an ammo type of some kind. If you're lucky you can get a Reset Points card in there.
EDIT: Does anyone know what the best way to get gear is? All my uncommons are maxed except for my gear, where I still have a couple holes.
reserves packs. I've gotten multicapacitor up to 3, maxed assault rifle amp, and almost maxed targeting vi. I've only got shield capacity left to really pump.
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
Yay! I am a thread namer!
Oh and FYI, it is a gatlin-type weapon so it fires 1200 full size Thresher Maws a minute.
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So... Did Palaven this morning. I pulled the difficulty up to Hardcore before starting this playthrough and I can say that except for grenade throwing enemies (who suddenly became a pain) I cannot tell much difference from Normal or Veteran. It does seem like my Squaddies ALSO use better AI though, which is nice; I was afraid that I like in ME1 would have to basically fight solo because they would die constantly.
Anyway, the Valkyrie do not seem weak at all. With a piercing mod and upgraded to lvl II it basically took off 1 square from a brute's armor with each pull of the trigger. I must say I really love this gun.
The "Clearing the Compound mission was very easy especially since James is using the Typhoon II with maximized Incinerate Ammo and Garrus is using the Valiant II with maximized Armor-Piercing Ammo...
Now I am just debating if I should go to the Citadel first or rescue the students first. From a roleplaying perspective I really should do the students first...
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Poking an old dead horse here (no, not the ending!!!): Replaying it reminds me how pleasently surprised I was by Vega's character... How many of you were prepared to disregard him completely only to discover that you liked him?
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
Hi. Something... unlikely just happened.
Firstly, I got two Ultra Rares (Collector SMG 1 and Black Widow1) in a single pack. Which is pretty cool. What's strange, is that it was a Reserves pack.
On another note, what should I do with my new toys? A preliminary play suggests that the SMG runs out of ammo (cooldown) very quickly.
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Speaking of mods: I have only found two AR damage boosts barrels ever. Are there really no more? And if there are, where are they?
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by The_Final_Stand
Hi. Something... unlikely just happened.
Firstly, I got two Ultra Rares (Collector SMG 1 and Black Widow1) in a single pack. Which is pretty cool. What's strange, is that it was a Reserves pack.
On another note, what should I do with my new toys? A preliminary play suggests that the SMG runs out of ammo (cooldown) very quickly.
Black Widow: shoot stuff while cloaked.
Collector SMG: put on high-v barrel and extended magazine and fire in bursts between powers.
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Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Speaking of mods: I have only found two AR damage boosts barrels ever. Are there really no more? And if there are, where are they?
Assault Rifle Extended Barrel:
Priority: Sur'Kesh - After the first cutscene with the female krogan, turn around and head up the stairs. Between the two doors, on a shelf along the wall, is this mod.
Priority: Tuchanka
Priority: Thessia
Cipritine Armory
Batarian State Arms (2)
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Poking an old dead horse here (no, not the ending!!!): Replaying it reminds me how pleasently surprised I was by Vega's character... How many of you were prepared to disregard him completely only to discover that you liked him?
Surprisingly it went the other way for me, I didn't care for him at the beginning I was just like okay, a new crew member, probably cool enough to be on the normandy.
Then called my Shepard Lola.
And I was who the **** are you to change my Shepard's name? It is also stupid, Lola, seriously dude? Why Lola? Seriously most stupid nickname ever. Oh God I hate so much Gratuitous Spanish.
And then I disliked him. I like him most of the times, but then he will utter "loco" or "amigo" and I would like to kick him out of my ship. The most annoying part of it is that whatever crap he says doesn't necessarily make sense in context...
Even if you tell him to call you Commander you cannot tell him to stop the stupid Gratuitous Spanish, yeah, I really hate that.
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On Citadel, finding Mordin's PDA, making Thane's memorial, watching fleet and flotilla and answering Hannah Shepard phone call was great. I really like this dlc. The wrex, shepard, grunt, shepard, commander, shepard shepard shepard scene is also... awesome.
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Originally Posted by RCgothic
Assault Rifle Extended Barrel:
Priority: Sur'Kesh - After the first cutscene with the female krogan, turn around and head up the stairs. Between the two doors, on a shelf along the wall, is this mod.
Priority: Tuchanka
Priority: Thessia
Cipritine Armory
Batarian State Arms (2)
Thank you. I will keep this as a checklist.
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Originally Posted by thethird
Surprisingly it went the other way for me, I didn't care for him at the beginning I was just like okay, a new crew member, probably cool enough to be on the normandy.
Then called my Shepard Lola.
And I was who the **** are you to change my Shepard's name? It is also stupid, Lola, seriously dude? Why Lola? Seriously most stupid nickname ever. Oh God I hate so much Gratuitous Spanish.
And then I disliked him. I like him most of the times, but then he will utter "loco" or "amigo" and I would like to kick him out of my ship. The most annoying part of it is that whatever crap he says doesn't necessarily make sense in context...
Heh. I wasn't bothered by any of that. I find him funny, and a nice guy. Like Jacob should have been. Also he is a great asset since he is almost Krogan, and basically unkillable. Give him the Typhoon and watch him kill ANYTHING.
As for the Gratuitous Spanish... I wasn't bothered, but then I do a lot of Gratuitous Spanish American English and I am not even American (I am married to an American and we speak English at home 100% of the time; I find I mostly think in English, even, these days).
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"Sweet Haelga,
Last night was the most wonderful night of my life. The things you showed me... the things we did... I could never have dreamt that it was possible. Who even knew that someone could manipulate their body in that manner while wearing Daedric armor boots? You are a true master of the Dibellan Arts, my love... a credit to your religion. Perhaps we'll meet again soon but next time, allow me to bring the trout.
Your Secret Lover"
Last edited by Avilan the Grey : 03-07-2013 at 06:45 AM.
Re: Mass Effect 3.9: "Now all we need is a gun that fires Thresher Maws!"
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Originally Posted by Triscuitable
Someone please change my primary classes. My previous request was buried last time. I primarily play the Sentinel and Infiltrator. Just say that..
By "Someone" you presumably mean "Me".
And by "By "Someone" you presumably mean "Me"", I mean, "You got it".
If anyone else needs changes made, please feel from to PM me about them. I usually only skim the thread, so I can't guarantee I'll notice if you post.
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Originally Posted by Avilan the Grey
Poking an old dead horse here (no, not the ending!!!): Replaying it reminds me how pleasently surprised I was by Vega's character... How many of you were prepared to disregard him completely only to discover that you liked him?
I find myself agreeing with thethird. I was prepared to like Vega, as any game needs new characters and new perspectives or else it risks stagnating, and they could have chosen far worse than a "young Shepherd" style character - someone clearly skilled and maybe destined to greatness, but with the Reaper War ahead of him in place of Shepherd's Skyllian Blitz or Akuze Massacre to forge his will and make him famous.
But when I met him in game.... He just sort of turned up, and everyone knew who he was and he acted like a bit of a jerk. Don't get me wrong, I've seen Paragon Lost and Ive read the comics that explain where all this comes from, but in-game it feels disjointed and I can't find a reason to actively 'like' him.
He comes across as several stereotypes - Gratuitous Spanish, Abusive Childhood, Manly on the outside but soft and vulnerable on the inside and so on - stacked around an obnoxious and overly-familiar personality. When the choice is either him, or my long time brother-in-arms Garrus, or the surprisingly deep and blossoming personality of Kaiden Alenko, he falls to the wayside.
Still prefer him to Jacob though, no questions asked there.
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