Poll: Are you going to RISK buying Mass Effect 3?

[WanderingFool]

Warning, this thread might get SPOILERRIFIC.

Before voting please take this into consideration

All the information that has been released officially and unofficially.(Game mechanics, plot points, multiplayer, characters, Previous Choices, Controversial News.)

The past experiences with the Companies involved.(Origin, , DA2, TOR, ME2)

The amount of extra marketing and cross promoting that has been done. (DLC in FIgurines, Day 1 DLC, Collectors Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition Differences)


For Clarity's sake, this poll assumes everyone voting in it is aware that Risk means the game might not satisfy you.

Where is option 5, "there are no risks worth noting, Ill be satisfied"?

*Edit*

Also, has anyone ever played the game RISK? Particulaly the Drunken Master varient, where everyone gets dronk off of beer, wine coolers and anything else? Really its pretty funny till gundam figurines start getting put on the board, than the hilarity gets kicked up to 11 trying to out play the other guys, eventually leading to the yellow army using a planet killing bomb (aka a shoe to the board).

 

[Crazy Zaul]

I'm going to buy ME3 and I always was.

This. Except I'll wait till I can get it used/cheap just to piss off EA.

 

[Xangba]

There is a Mass Effect edition of RISK? *gasp* Is it set in the first contact war era because that would be sooooo awesome!

I'd be more excited for a Mass Effect Chess set but RISK is pretty cool too.

God yes! Blue could be Asari, Red Turian, Green Humans, and Yellow Salarian. Systems would be the territories with clusters the "country" bonus.

OT: Loved Mass Effect, thoroughly enjoyed Mass Effect 2, and played the demo for 3. I see no risk. Also despite that I enjoy PC more, I have always had Mass Effect on 360, so no Origin trouble for me (even though it's not as big a deal as people make it out to be). I also refused to take part in the unneeded hate wagon on DA2, because I can pick out its flaws for myself without just saying "IT SUX BIOWARE GOING TO SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT" and actually had a half-way decent time with it, so I am not one of those who thinks Bioware is the devil now.

For TL;DR I see no real risk, much less than other games.

 

[Tayh]

So what's the risks again?
Or is this just another case of bunched panties?

 

[Sehnsucht Engel]

I've no doubt that it will satisfy me. Bioware is the best at making RPGs in my opinion. I've replayed both of the previous mass effect several times.

 

[GundamSentinel]

I loved Mass Effect 2, I play on PS3 and I have the Collector's Edition on pre-order. Really, I couldn't care less about 'the RISK!'.

 

[Nfritzappa]

I loved the Mass Effect 3 demo so...Theres no risk in picking up my fully paid off pre-order of the N7 edition.

 

[lunavixen]

I've stayed away form forums and the like so i won't be having any of the game spoiled before I play it. And with the "risk" of the game not being satisfying, it's a risk that can come with anything, and not just videogames. The Mass Effect series has not let me down so far, and at the least it will close Shepards storyline (If that does happen [I think it's meant to])

 

[deathninja]

Risks? There a COSHH form for this game I need to see then?

I only just bought ME2, and while I'm liking it, it's not amazing. ME3 I might grab a few months after launch, by then the internethatemachine might have slowed down a bit.

 

[RoBi3.0]

Maybe my definition of risk is different then some but to me:

Risk= Something that might kill/maim me or otherwise fuck up my life long term.

Risk=/= spending 60 dollars on a game that people on the internet for what ever reason don't like. Aside from the fact that every game has the same probability for anyone not liking it before they play it.


Also I like TOR and ME2 haven't got around to play DA:O let alone DA2. I really don't count those as negatives. I am playing it on xbox so Origins is no concern for me in this case.

I am also real excited about the multi-player mode and the kinect integration does not take anything away from game play from what I have seen nor does it seem overly important to use so that not an issue for me either.


In short. I want a "What risk? quit being a tool." Poll option.

 

[Vrex360]

I've come this far, and I want to see the resolution. I want to see the conclusion to my romance with Ashley, want to make sure my favorites get out alive, want to kick ass alongside Garrus and Wrex again and to be able to rest comfortably knowing I got my happy ending.
Bioware are just lucky that they are good at emotionally manipulating me into growing attached to their characters.

 

[chadachada123]

I wasn't going to buy it anyway, so I don't really have a spot to vote on your poll.

 

[not_you]

Not getting it... for 2 reasons....

1. I'm a PC gamer... (And Origin/EA can suck a fat one)
2. I don't care about Mass Effect...?

I mean, coming from someone who played about 20 minutes of the first one, I just flat didn't like it...
Cover-based 3rd person shooters have been done so often it's worse than blandy McBland's oatmeal for breakfast...

Unless it can do something different for a change and not rely too much on the story to keep people interested... 3rd-person cover-based-combat has been done a few too many times before.... I'll pass...

 

[D Moness]

There is a Mass Effect edition of RISK? *gasp* Is it set in the first contact war era because that would be sooooo awesome!

I'd be more excited for a Mass Effect Chess set but RISK is pretty cool too.

I would prefer a monopoly version of mass effect though risk would be fun as well.

As for me pre-ordered the special edition ages ago, counting down the days until i get to play it.

 

[Frybird]

Warning, this thread might get SPOILERRIFIC.

Before voting please take this into consideration

All the information that has been released officially and unofficially.(Game mechanics, plot points, multiplayer, characters, Previous Choices, Controversial News.)

Official, yes, unofficial news are just that.

The past experiences with the Companies involved.(Origin, , DA2, TOR, ME2)

As a 360 Gamer i don't care about Origin either way, neither do i about The Old Republic.
I didn't like the Demo of Dragon Age 2, but Dragon Age and Mass Effect are two different games.

The amount of extra marketing and cross promoting that has been done. (DLC in FIgurines, Day 1 DLC, Collectors Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition Differences)

I preordered the Collectors Edition, and i don't care about Figurine DLC and such...in fact i don't even care about the DLC included with the Collectors Edition.
For the past 5 years i actually never felt like that i missed out something significant out of a game by not buying DLC (with exceptions where the DLC amounts to something more akin to an Expansion, like the Fallout DLCs or the Episodes of GTA IV), nor did i felt that DLC that i got through preorders or Collectors Editions did significantly add to a game (for example, the additional mission from the DXHR CE was pretty much a waste of time).

The only ALMOST exception being the blatant in-game advertising of the Assassins Creed 2 DLC.

That said, I do inform myself usually beforehand about the game, including the potential DLC situation.

For Clarity's sake, this poll assumes everyone voting in it is aware that Risk means the game might not satisfy you.

Here's another surprise: You risk not being satisfied with EVERY PURCHASE THAT YOU MAKE EVER.
If you feel like you might not be satisfied with what Mass Effect 3 has to offer, don't buy it, and that's fine.
Jumping on a hate-train for an issue that, with 80% likeliness, will reveal itself as overblown by the time everything about the game is said and done however, not so much.

I was very satisfied with both ME1 and ME2, so i don't see a reason why i should worry so much about the third game. The blind purchase of ME3 is what is earned through this satisfaction.

Sure, i may end up being dissatisfied or even pissed at the final product, but if that is the case, it's my fault for not reading reviews or waiting for honest opinions from gamers.

It will NOT be my fault for not participating in the massive Anti-Hype that is currently going on.

 

[AstylahAthrys]

Goodness me, buying a game isn't a risk. You can freaking return it or trade it in if you end up not liking it. You aren't worrying that you might die if you buy the game. Heaven forbid you be out some money that you can get back and some time!

As for ME3, I know I enjoy the game already because of the demo. Also I want to see how it all ends for Shepard. I love the games, so I want to see it till the end.

 

[suitepee7]

stop with these fucking threads already. as pointed out, we have enough. and the DLC isn't even that bad, we don't know if it is going to be crucial. it is DLC, you are not automatically entitled to it. stop bitching and moaning until the actual game comes out

EDIT: i should mention, that the demo kinda showed me there are not many risks. unless the full game is the demo, and 1 more level, i'm pretty sure i'm going to be satisfied. the game runs fantastically well, looks amazing (even on my laptop, which is good but not great), plays really nicely with a good blend of ME1 & ME2, the only thing i'm not sure on is the story because not much has been revealed, so i'll take a leap of faith there.

 

[deth2munkies]

I'm just gonna watch a lets play or read a guide to find out how the story ends. I hated the controls in ME2 and they seem to think that was the best part. All that on top of the bullshit with launch DLC and cashwhoring that EA has been doing as of late.

 

[Blunderboy]

There's no risk. I am easily satisfied, what I've seen looks impressive.

I broke your poll.

EDIT: Also, I'll be playing on 360 so Origin doesn't enter in to it. I enjoyed DA2 so there's no "Bioware has a shitty track record" element for me. I don't care about the Day 1 DLC or the figurines, I'm not getting the figures because they're over priced and the DLC is fine by me.

This.

Can we move on from this now people?
It's like Skyim all over again.

 

[Dansen]

There's no risk. I am easily satisfied, what I've seen looks impressive.

I broke your poll.

EDIT: Also, I'll be playing on 360 so Origin doesn't enter in to it. I enjoyed DA2 so there's no "Bioware has a shitty track record" element for me. I don't care about the Day 1 DLC or the figurines, I'm not getting the figures because they're over priced and the DLC is fine by me.

This.

Can we move on from this now people?
It's like Skyim all over again.

You want to know what is going to be even better? A month after the release of Mass Effect 3, when the hype wears off and start posting threads about the games inadequacies or how they never really enjoyed the game to begin with.

I'm sure Mass Effect 3 is going to be a good game, the combat is a step above ME2's combat, which is all I really wanted, so as long as the story holds together I'll eventually buy it. I'm just going to wait a month so I can get people actual opinions on the game, not a mislead recommendation based solely on hype.