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Why not? Let's have a Mass Effect thread. Aemon Send a noteboard - 02/02/2010 05:02:32 PM
Announcing a thread for a particular game isn't something I've done in the past, but considering the success that SciFi/Fantasy has with their book-club threads, let's give it a shot. Keep in mind that this post is supposed to inspire discussion, not control it. If you don't like the idea of posting in an official thread, or think your opinions will be lost in the crowd, feel free to make your own thread. There won't be any locking or deleting going on. Also, as an aside, I'm not playing game-favoritism here. If you ever want to see an official thread for a (newly released) game, make a post, and send me a note. I'll sticky it for ya.

That said, let's get on with it.

Rules for this thread:
  • NO SPOILERS in reply titles.
  • Replies should be assumed to contain spoilers unless marked otherwise.
  • If a top-level reply is marked as having no spoilers, all further replies to it should also avoid spoilers. This only applies to top-level replies. If someone marks no spoilers in the middle of a spoiler discussion, you don't have to suddenly switch modes. :P

Topic ideas to get you started:
  • Reviews (spoiler and non-spoiler)
  • Plot
  • Mass Effect 1 vs Mass Effect 2
  • Characters
  • Technology (graphics, voice acting, loading times, etc)


Go nuts. :D
This message last edited by Aemon on 02/03/2010 at 07:47:37 PM
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Why not? Let's have a Mass Effect thread. Aemon - 02/02/2010 05:02:32 PM 2954 Views
Character discussion: Mordin Solus Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 06:28:41 PM 1412 Views
I loved this character Kronin al'Sulc - 02/02/2010 06:42:23 PM 971 Views
I think everyone probably loved / will love Mordin. Aemon - 02/02/2010 07:49:32 PM 862 Views
Mordin Solus is great weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:21:26 PM 849 Views
Actually, that's what happened to me too. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:33:22 PM 984 Views
That may be it weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:35:34 PM 903 Views
The other thing I wondered Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:42:37 PM 815 Views
I think your friend may be correct. Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 08:41:41 PM 834 Views
I am the very model of a Scientist Salarian. Dannymac - 03/02/2010 11:15:05 PM 909 Views
Oh that was wonderful. Aemon - 03/02/2010 11:29:39 PM 743 Views
I'll be back ironclad - 02/02/2010 08:07:28 PM 823 Views
No problem. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:18:48 PM 795 Views
The Illusive man weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:34:09 PM 1032 Views
I didn't even realize that's who he was. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:44:07 PM 977 Views
"I'm having trouble hearing you. I'm getting a lot of bullshit on this line." *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 09:34:53 PM 431 Views
And other famous voices too... Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:41:38 PM 892 Views
Re: And other famous voices too... Mats Gambling Buddy - 18/02/2010 06:24:43 AM 952 Views
Who is sharing your bed? Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 09:42:09 PM 955 Views
I wish i had realized Tali was an option weyjoses - 02/02/2010 11:26:15 PM 869 Views
The story of Matt-Shep and his many women. Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:44:57 AM 915 Views
Re: The story of Matt-Shep and his many women. Mats Gambling Buddy - 03/02/2010 05:40:12 PM 797 Views
Tali for my male Shepherd Dannymac - 04/02/2010 03:52:03 PM 843 Views
Does she take the helmet off? *NM* ironclad - 04/02/2010 07:57:18 PM 477 Views
Answer: Aemon - 04/02/2010 08:26:38 PM 836 Views
Re: Answer: Mats Gambling Buddy - 04/02/2010 10:43:09 PM 775 Views
Re: Answer: Aemon - 05/02/2010 12:48:04 AM 803 Views
I went simple - Miranda. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:32:25 AM 827 Views
Which reminds me that I always wondered... ironclad - 07/02/2010 11:54:14 AM 921 Views
You probably wouldn't be able to woo anyone by being a total dick. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:32:41 PM 450 Views
Morinth might be into that A Deathwatch Guard - 15/02/2010 06:41:12 AM 924 Views
Mine backfired Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:43:29 PM 803 Views
I was lucky enough to meet the game's producer... (No spoilers) lord-of-shadow - 02/02/2010 10:58:59 PM 1008 Views
No spoilers here either, as per my rules. Regarding the ammo: Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:51:54 AM 853 Views
On limited resources... lord-of-shadow - 03/02/2010 04:33:10 PM 871 Views
I think it adds depth to the combat, reduces "pew-pew" spam. Zalis - 03/02/2010 04:43:04 PM 903 Views
I just want to be part of this....that said, Best Buy is no longer selling ME:1 Brian - 02/02/2010 11:16:51 PM 977 Views
Could well be. Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:52:49 AM 748 Views
Re: Could well be. TaskmasterJack - 03/02/2010 05:56:52 AM 773 Views
Yeah. Blech. Aemon - 03/02/2010 06:04:35 AM 850 Views
Yeah, the only decent deals I've found there Brian - 03/02/2010 07:59:23 AM 827 Views
I don't know why.... Brian - 03/02/2010 08:14:50 AM 807 Views
Glad the PC version was $50, at the risk of sounding like a snob. Zalis - 03/02/2010 04:01:52 PM 811 Views
Mass Effect 1 vs 2: RPG-shooter vs Shooter-rpg (This is for you, Cymbaline!) (No spoilers) lord-of-shadow - 02/02/2010 11:28:24 PM 952 Views
I agree with you, and am enjoying the Vanguard so far. Zalis - 03/02/2010 02:33:06 AM 803 Views
My thoughts, crippled by not having played the game Cymbaline - 03/02/2010 04:52:26 AM 1087 Views
From someone with the same dislike of FPS's - Spoiler Free Zach - 16/02/2010 10:44:42 PM 823 Views
A few thoughts on this. Aemon - 03/02/2010 05:27:36 AM 1004 Views
The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Dannymac - 03/02/2010 11:27:55 PM 945 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Fox and Ravens - 04/02/2010 04:11:23 AM 817 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Aemon - 04/02/2010 04:59:54 AM 835 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Dannymac - 04/02/2010 06:16:29 AM 940 Views
Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Aemon - 04/02/2010 06:43:02 AM 995 Views
Re: Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Dannymac - 04/02/2010 03:32:26 PM 897 Views
You know what? I'll actually buy that. I appreciate the explanation. Aemon - 04/02/2010 06:30:37 PM 740 Views
A couple of more things...... Zach - 16/02/2010 12:41:19 AM 947 Views
Some good thoughts. Aemon - 16/02/2010 01:50:07 AM 892 Views
Re: Some good thoughts. Zach - 16/02/2010 06:54:59 PM 781 Views
Re: Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Mats Gambling Buddy - 04/02/2010 10:42:11 PM 865 Views
Mine Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:46:41 PM 811 Views
Yuss! ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:08:41 PM 854 Views
Game was too easy, primary plotline too short cmdjing - 04/02/2010 09:03:52 PM 891 Views
Nice. I'm playing through on Insanity now, and I think it's a good challenge. Aemon - 05/02/2010 02:17:02 AM 813 Views
Whats your character build? cmdjing - 05/02/2010 02:45:31 PM 1064 Views
You put a lot of thought into that. Aemon - 05/02/2010 03:58:16 PM 1024 Views
Re: You put a lot of thought into that. Aemon - 05/02/2010 04:00:26 PM 972 Views
The game was too easy Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:48:10 PM 734 Views
A moment that made me laugh pretty hard. Mats Gambling Buddy - 05/02/2010 01:06:47 AM 862 Views
LOL yeah *NM* ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:11:30 PM 495 Views
Ok, so male or female Shepherd? Dannymac - 05/02/2010 01:50:23 AM 813 Views
Hm. This brings up a thought. Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 01:52:37 AM 763 Views
Not Moridin or Grunt Dannymac - 05/02/2010 02:08:49 AM 837 Views
Dam, I really wanted to bed Mordin (Only one "i" there) *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 02:46:19 AM 462 Views
Male for my first playthrough, female for my second. Aemon - 05/02/2010 02:28:24 AM 936 Views
Agreed, on some of those counts. lord-of-shadow - 05/02/2010 07:28:00 AM 803 Views
Re: Agreed, on some of those counts. Aemon - 05/02/2010 07:43:20 AM 961 Views
Yeah Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:51:44 PM 884 Views
Male so far. I plan on playing the female Shepard next playthrough. *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 05/02/2010 03:25:00 AM 518 Views
I think I'll do fem on my third playthrough. Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 03:33:56 AM 833 Views
Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:30:25 AM 797 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Aemon - 07/02/2010 09:07:17 AM 993 Views
Hm, that's interesting. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:31:52 PM 862 Views
Do you know... Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 03:46:59 PM 789 Views
Re: Do you know... cmdjing - 07/02/2010 04:31:29 PM 833 Views
Awesome. Thanks! *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 04:40:59 PM 487 Views
Yeah, that's what I did. Aemon - 07/02/2010 06:37:50 PM 752 Views
Re: Yeah, that's what I did. Mats Gambling Buddy - 08/02/2010 03:44:52 PM 758 Views
Hmmm... Mats Gambling Buddy - 09/02/2010 03:48:48 PM 786 Views
Strange. Aemon - 09/02/2010 04:19:04 PM 862 Views
me too Sidious - 13/02/2010 03:01:05 PM 803 Views
Did you do Legion's loyalty mission? Mats Gambling Buddy - 15/02/2010 05:52:36 AM 876 Views
I did, for what it's worth. Aemon - 15/02/2010 07:26:38 AM 840 Views
Gah. Then I wonder if loyalty of the rest of the crew has something to do with it. Mats Gambling Buddy - 15/02/2010 04:20:13 PM 782 Views
That could definitely be the case. Aemon - 15/02/2010 04:30:06 PM 806 Views
Maybe Joker flew slowly. Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 04:22:38 PM 858 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 03:42:05 PM 821 Views
Yea, I had one hull upgrade left before going in Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:49:57 PM 748 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:55:48 PM 833 Views
My first time through and all squad members survived. Zalis - 16/02/2010 03:09:46 AM 859 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. AliasRY - 19/02/2010 10:16:28 PM 739 Views
I didn't see that one coming ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:16:33 PM 864 Views
Re: I didn't see that one coming Kronin al'Sulc - 23/02/2010 03:29:57 AM 840 Views
Re: I didn't see that one coming AliasRY - 24/02/2010 10:23:03 AM 768 Views
I have come across a big problem. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:53:36 PM 876 Views
Re: I have come across a big problem. Mats Gambling Buddy - 08/02/2010 03:41:16 PM 816 Views
Adept seems rather fun... Kronin al'Sulc - 08/02/2010 03:49:23 PM 792 Views
Want FREE Mass Effect 2 DLC? ME 2! (har, har) Bioware bonus goodies detailed inside. Zalis - 09/02/2010 07:03:23 PM 928 Views
Now if only the DLC armors didn't have helmets. lord-of-shadow - 09/02/2010 07:26:47 PM 804 Views
I did that for about half the game Aemon - 09/02/2010 07:48:14 PM 820 Views
At first I was wearing the visor Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 11:32:28 PM 864 Views
Of course, the Shotgun is released AFTER I beat my Vanguard *sigh* Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 11:31:13 PM 809 Views
It's nice, but you don't miss much if you already had the Claymore shotty w/ an ammo upgrade. *NM* Zalis - 10/02/2010 05:16:00 AM 482 Views
I couldn't stand the Claymore Kronin al'Sulc - 10/02/2010 05:20:42 AM 816 Views
Anyone find anything interesting about Zaeed Massani? Mats Gambling Buddy - 11/02/2010 09:08:16 PM 851 Views
I enjoy Zaeed. lord-of-shadow - 11/02/2010 09:22:39 PM 804 Views
I'm near your spot in the story and completely agree. One-sided conversations, but worthwhile. *NM* Zalis - 11/02/2010 10:20:47 PM 408 Views
Yeah, I've listened to him alot but it's the same stuff every time. Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 03:14:11 PM 734 Views
Never put him on my team once. And in the same vein - Jack. Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 01:34:33 AM 902 Views
Who, what, where? *NM* ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:18:31 PM 431 Views
If you bought a new copy of the game, it came with a code for the "Cerberus Network" lord-of-shadow - 22/02/2010 08:22:18 PM 774 Views
Oh, I did ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:30:21 PM 738 Views
Is there a way to install the game on the Xbox, so you don't have to switch discs? Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 01:39:07 AM 789 Views
Good ones have two discs, of course. DVDs can only hold so much. *NM* Aemon - 12/02/2010 02:46:39 AM 419 Views
This is the first I've ever seen. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 02:51:34 AM 479 Views
I've never understood why people are unhappy with the multiple discs. lord-of-shadow - 12/02/2010 04:18:42 AM 792 Views
There are a few others. Aemon - 12/02/2010 06:52:01 AM 759 Views
Since nobody has really answered you....YES scalius - 16/02/2010 10:08:40 PM 824 Views
Shadow answered him. *NM* Aemon - 16/02/2010 10:52:17 PM 454 Views
So far, so great! ironclad - 12/02/2010 08:35:00 AM 815 Views
Re: So far, so great! Aemon - 12/02/2010 02:31:43 PM 917 Views
Re: So far, so great! scalius - 16/02/2010 10:17:12 PM 825 Views
Nope, I was referring to honest-to-goodness cheating. lol Aemon - 16/02/2010 11:03:53 PM 881 Views
Ahh, I just figured you were on console as I am, so.....the grind will continue I guess *NM* scalius - 17/02/2010 06:41:59 PM 502 Views
Yeah, sorry man. Maybe you could download a saved game? Aemon - 17/02/2010 06:59:38 PM 799 Views
I love the detail put into this game. Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 02:58:35 PM 772 Views
"Our amino acids aren't even compatable so there's no risk if we go natural." Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 03:15:50 PM 825 Views
Re: "Our amino acids aren't even compatable so there's no risk if we go natural." Aemon - 12/02/2010 07:16:21 PM 729 Views
"Technically we don't even have sex drives... oh, she is rather flexible...." *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 07:20:53 PM 457 Views
Female Turians.... Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 09:05:39 PM 736 Views
Nope. Don't exist in-game. lord-of-shadow - 14/02/2010 01:47:23 AM 726 Views
I believe a krogan female is shown once. Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 02:03:27 AM 792 Views
No I don't think that's right. Aemon - 14/02/2010 08:54:32 AM 750 Views
Two things make me feel that the ambassador is female. Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 02:50:18 PM 776 Views
So I just revisited Tuchanka... Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 05:21:39 PM 813 Views
Asari A Deathwatch Guard - 15/02/2010 06:51:10 AM 839 Views
Not really. lord-of-shadow - 15/02/2010 10:41:54 PM 759 Views
Though it is fun seeing the asari coupled with basically every race under the sun. Kronin al'Sulc - 15/02/2010 10:54:41 PM 804 Views
I think you're taking him too literally. Aemon - 16/02/2010 01:06:11 AM 793 Views
Yeah, probably was. lord-of-shadow - 16/02/2010 03:26:46 AM 798 Views
Yeah, that's what I meant A Deathwatch Guard - 16/02/2010 10:51:01 PM 807 Views
Dammit! I lost Miranda! Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 08:24:55 PM 781 Views
The final verdict ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:06:12 PM 843 Views
Re: The final verdict Zalis - 22/02/2010 09:01:53 PM 817 Views
Explanation for death lord-of-shadow - 23/02/2010 02:00:16 AM 802 Views
Can't be it, then ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:02:11 AM 912 Views
He got taken by the bugs during the biotic bubble sequence? Kronin al'Sulc - 23/02/2010 03:25:36 AM 789 Views
Re: He got taken by the bugs during the biotic bubble sequence? ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:03:46 AM 853 Views
By the way, my game was surprisingly buggy ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:49:28 AM 870 Views
Huh, I never got that. I only got one kind of bug. Aemon - 23/02/2010 04:06:17 PM 748 Views
Re: Huh, I never got that. I only got one kind of bug. Zalis - 23/02/2010 04:29:46 PM 781 Views
I had no bugs of any sort. *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 23/02/2010 05:15:32 PM 449 Views
A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). Kronin al'Sulc - 27/02/2010 06:40:35 AM 923 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). ironclad - 27/02/2010 12:28:29 PM 779 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). Kronin al'Sulc - 27/02/2010 04:57:43 PM 814 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). ironclad - 28/02/2010 12:34:31 AM 851 Views
I suppose. Kronin al'Sulc - 28/02/2010 03:29:23 AM 851 Views
A vital part of role-playing is forcing the player to deal with the consequences of their actions lord-of-shadow - 27/02/2010 11:53:56 PM 933 Views
Admittedly, my post was somewhat stream-of-consciousness. Kronin al'Sulc - 28/02/2010 03:28:02 AM 780 Views
That's more understandable. lord-of-shadow - 28/02/2010 05:58:59 AM 782 Views
Yeah, the tradeoff already works just fine. Aemon - 28/02/2010 06:05:44 AM 812 Views
ok that's weird ironclad - 10/03/2010 06:52:39 PM 817 Views
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