So I just cancelled my Pre-order for Mass Effect 3...
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I didn't read the transcript from the leaked beta (it was on here a few days ago.. ah here we goMcoffey said:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.321827-Mass-Effect-3-Plot-Details-Mined#13168816)
but apparently there are quite a few missions where the past truly catches up with shepherd
Oh I'll be playing it on the xbox, my nice shinny collectors edition!
even if they made it a COD style first person shooter with a 6 hour campaign...I would still see it to the end
I mean..it jsut seems stupid to have such knew jerk reaction..but still I supose you could wait for the price to go down and all that
I mean..it jsut seems stupid to have such knew jerk reaction..but still I supose you could wait for the price to go down and all that
Keava said:
Unless something has changed (which it very well might have) agreeing to the origin TOS gives origin permission to examine every file on your computer and that they can sell it. Also, unlike Steam, there is no way to opt out of it.
Believe me, I own both a PS3 and a 360, I love console gaming, I just prefer PC gaming these days.w9496 said:
The storyline drops any pretenses of moral greyness in its factions and characters. Everyone becomes one dimensional. If a character is unfriendly or otherwise irritable then they are a evil. It's boring.Mcoffey said:
There are a handful of neat ideas in ME3, but I think the bad far outweighs the good.
if origin's the main problem for you, install origin, buy me3, uninstall origin, then download the cracked version. that's what i'm doing.
and the fact that there's co-op isn't what bugs me, hell, i'd love to see the reaper fight from both sides, shepard and the grunts, but
a, there's no characterization about the squads, when it could be something like l4d with well written characters, and
b, they're copping out on the multiplayer by letting you get the same goddamn rewards by not playing it. give the multiplayer a unique purpose to be there or just bloody delete it.
(but there is potential for more storytelling in it, the results probably aren't there)
and the fact that there's co-op isn't what bugs me, hell, i'd love to see the reaper fight from both sides, shepard and the grunts, but
a, there's no characterization about the squads, when it could be something like l4d with well written characters, and
b, they're copping out on the multiplayer by letting you get the same goddamn rewards by not playing it. give the multiplayer a unique purpose to be there or just bloody delete it.
(but there is potential for more storytelling in it, the results probably aren't there)
seems like you're running on blind hope and shattered dreams there...Amnestic said:
Mass Effect 3 will be on Origin, considering they want the product to work, and since ME3 is one of theyr biggest games, of course they will put it only workable with origin, to attract more people.
What did you expect them to create a engine and then leave some of the biggest games on the side? That would be admitting Origin sucks basicly.
It will be on Origin and if you want i can even bet whatever you want.... heck, if ME3 doesn't use Origin at all, i'll even shave my head bald...
I don't think that appealing to new clienteles is a bad idea in ME3's case, if they end up having the "action" and "story" modes in the final build. Think about it. The people who would opt to play those modes are in essence electing to play only half of the game's ideal content. If they play the modes that are designed to make them feel more comfortable entering the series, and enjoy it, they might want to give the other half of the game a try. Maybe you'll turn the shooter fans into RPG fans also, God forbid!
For what I've heard so far, the introduction of standard Alliance meathead James Vega to your squad was actually a pretty smart move. It allows the people who are new to the series to catch up on the story, while the rest of us who've stuck with Mass Effect for years can identify with Shepard as (s)he has to assign Vega "Reapers for Dummies" as homework; the all-knowing Mass Effect fans letting the unknowing CoDers in on this amazing story.
For what I've heard so far, the introduction of standard Alliance meathead James Vega to your squad was actually a pretty smart move. It allows the people who are new to the series to catch up on the story, while the rest of us who've stuck with Mass Effect for years can identify with Shepard as (s)he has to assign Vega "Reapers for Dummies" as homework; the all-knowing Mass Effect fans letting the unknowing CoDers in on this amazing story.
I hadn't heard about that, but it's not surprising, given that the assault rifle is Shepard's iconic weapon. You see Shepard firing an assault rifle in ME2 cutscenes, even when you're playing a class that doesn't use them!IamGamer41 said:
You need to actually read that before getting your knickers in a twist. It just makes you look like an idiot.artanis_neravar said:
IP address: collected by everything that connects to the internet.
Operating system: collected by nearly everything by proxy of what web browser you are using. You aren't going to be using a safari configured for macs on a windows system but if everyone is now running macs, they want to know so they can sell to the most people
Application usage: yes, they want to know how often you use their services
Software: the games you downloaded?
Software usage: how often you play them?
Hardware: apparently you don't seem to understand that there are a lot of different computers out there with different hardware and they need to know what people are using so they don't develop something that puts BF3 graphics to shame only to have no one on earth run it.
There is literally nothing there even slightly out of the ordinary nor is there anything in there that lets them root through your hard drive. So keep wearing your tin-foil hat and calling EA the Illuminati, I'm sure Jesus will return on his alien spaceship and let everyone know you were right.
Yes, because they want to make their games have more action along with the story, they are trying to appeal to the lowest denominator. Because obviously more action is a bad thing.
Seriously, I had been playing DA2 for a while at one point when I went back to DA:O. Know what I realized? The combat is boring and tedious as fuck. It was: point character there, let them attack some, do a spell or ability, rinse and repeat until done. What's wrong with them trying to spice of their game a little bit? I mean, do you really think the 'MW simpletons' will abandon their 'god-game' to play some lame RPG?
But no, Bioware isn't trying to make their game have good story and engaging gameplay, they are just trying to dumb it down for other types of players.
Seriously, I had been playing DA2 for a while at one point when I went back to DA:O. Know what I realized? The combat is boring and tedious as fuck. It was: point character there, let them attack some, do a spell or ability, rinse and repeat until done. What's wrong with them trying to spice of their game a little bit? I mean, do you really think the 'MW simpletons' will abandon their 'god-game' to play some lame RPG?
But no, Bioware isn't trying to make their game have good story and engaging gameplay, they are just trying to dumb it down for other types of players.
No, they're trying to appeal to different types of gamers. RPG fans still get the RPG that they loved from the first one, people who just want the story will get to simply experience the story, and people who only care about action will just get the action that they want. Get off your high horse and stop insulting people just because they enjoy different types of games than you.SargentToughie said: