What Mass Effect 1 issues do you hope Bioware fixes in Mass Effect 2?

[CommyGingerbreadMan]

Gonna have to say hope they improved driving portions. I liked the landable planets (all 5 of them) and all, but where's the cities. Where all the other races Homeworlds? Other then that I found that on Insane mode, the Mako was ridiculously underpowered. This ship is obviously built for fighting seeing as it has decent firepower, so then why do snipers pose so much of a threat. I first expected it to be the future version of an Armored Transport with a mounted gun. TUrns out its just a car with shields and guns. . .

 

[Illustro Cado]

I hated, hated that ME1 bug that rendered Tali unromanceable.
Gee, I hope they fixed that one.

i dont think that she was even meant to be romanceable.

anyway, i hope that they will fix the graphics taking a while to texture the surfaces sometimes.

Perhaps, but I was bummed about it too. She was far and away my favorite female of the cast. When I found out I couldn't romance her, my response was, "Meh, I guess the blue chick will have to do."

I know there are a lot of issues with this, such as how she'd be able to get out of her suit and not die, but this is a sci-fi video game. There's no such thing as an issue which is insurmountable, especially when Shepard wants some booty.

When I first entered the thread, I thought you were asking about aspects of the storyline we want to see continued. Since all the technical aspects have been addressed, that's the direction I'm going in: I hope the Rachni Queen factors into the sequel somehow. It was a major plot point so I imagine it will, but I really want to see how the different choices impact the ME universe long-term.

 

[nightbringer360]

Less Mako exploration.
God, driving that thing got real boring, real fast.

 

[Et3rnalLegend64]

Make the gunplay a bit more exciting. Gameplay videos seem to indicate that gunplay and biotic/tech powers will be a hell of a lot more fun, so I think they have that covered.

 

[(whitty name here)]

Am I the only one that didn't find the Mako a screaming deathtrap on wheels?
Is all of the internet in on a joke that I was never told about?
I never died when on a Mako mission; its not as bad as I was told.

Does difficulty make it shittier because of the heavier fire you take?
Seriously, the only threat I had in a Mako was a Colossus and I just parked on top of them pumped him full of explosive shotgun rounds while he was pinned between my Mako and the pavement.

I want more combat and better weapon varieties. 4 weapon classes? Lazy I say, even if it is a balance issue.

But at the same time, there aren't many weapns you can have out of the 4, pretty sure they only have 6 now because they added rockets and SMGs.

 

[Internet Kraken]

They better have improved planetary exploration.

Doing side quests in Mass Effect was a trial in frustration. Why? Because exploring optional planets was mind-numbingly boring. Every planet felt the same with just a different texture slapped onto the surface. You would drive from point A to point B, occasionally stopping to identify a meteor or fight a Thresher Maw. Then you come across the enemy hideout. You would take out the enemies out front along with the turrets usually guarding them. If you're fighting Geth, a dropship or Armature will probably show up at some point. Then you enter the base, which always uses 1 of 3 possible designs. So every planet is identical, right down to the fucking bases. Inside of them you will fight off some enemies who carelessly stand next to crates containing some of the most corrosive compounds in existence. Apparently another trait shard amongst these bases is that they all have no OSHA compliance. Then you'll examine some objects locked up in the backroom. Once you're done with that, you leave. Congratulations, you just wasted 20 minutes on this boring garbage!

Worst part is that it usually takes longer than 20 minutes because of the nightmarish terrain. People often say the Mako's controls suck, but I disagree. The Mako was fine, it's just that you were forced to navigate the most horribly designed terrain in existence. Clearly the level design teams did not pay attention when making these planets, otherwise they would not contain dozens of what I can only call doom pits, as they take 5 minutes to drive out of thanks to the ridiculously steep slopes.

So yeah, if none of the is fixed I can't really call Mass Effect 2 a good game.

 

[Loop Stricken]

I hated, hated that ME1 bug that rendered Tali unromanceable.
Gee, I hope they fixed that one.

i dont think that she was even meant to be romanceable.

Ah, mister Holmes! How good of you to join us, but I'm afraid there is a noticeable lack of faeces here.

 

[Et3rnalLegend64]

Am I the only one that didn't find the Mako a screaming deathtrap on wheels?
Is all of the internet in on a joke that I was never told about?
I never died when on a Mako mission; its not as bad as I was told.

Does difficulty make it shittier because of the heavier fire you take?
Seriously, the only threat I had in a Mako was a Colossus and I just parked on top of them pumped him full of explosive shotgun rounds while he was pinned between my Mako and the pavement.

I want more combat and better weapon varieties. 4 weapon classes? Lazy I say, even if it is a balance issue.

But at the same time, there aren't many weapns you can have out of the 4, pretty sure they only have 6 now because they added rockets and SMGs.

Yes, we are part of the 10 people who don't hate the Mako with a passion. Granted, it did get boring on the sidequest planets where they're all extremely similar. The story planets were fine.
New suggestion. Vary the sidequests more please. The most unique sorta-side planet was Earth's moon, and that's only because you get your job advancement there.

 

[Avatar Roku]

Am I the only one that didn't find the Mako a screaming deathtrap on wheels?
Is all of the internet in on a joke that I was never told about?
I never died when on a Mako mission; its not as bad as I was told.

Does difficulty make it shittier because of the heavier fire you take?
Seriously, the only threat I had in a Mako was a Colossus and I just parked on top of them pumped him full of explosive shotgun rounds while he was pinned between my Mako and the pavement.

I didn't have much of a problem with it either, but I can understand why others did.

I want more combat and better weapon varieties. 4 weapon classes? Lazy I say, even if it is a balance issue.

But at the same time, there aren't many weapns you can have out of the 4, pretty sure they only have 6 now because they added rockets and SMGs.

They also added Heavy Pistols.

 

[ctrl-alt-postal]

I didn't have much trouble with the Mako; after a little careening around on a desert planet to get used to the vehicle's squishiness, we were copacetic. The only time I had a problem was when I stopped watching where I was driving in order to drink a coffee and yell at my fiancee in the backseat. Wait, that's how car accidents normally happen... Now if only our CR-V could have a turret on top like the Mako.

Well, once I got used to it it was OK, but it felt like I had to constantly remind myself not to drive it on instinct, ie; I could never just drive without being conscious of the fact that if I forgot I was driving and just play, I'd flip it. VERY unintuitive handling. Kinda silly just jumping over rockets, though.....

 

[RatRace123]

The sidequests and their tedious exploration, and as far as I've seen that has been fixed.

 

[Acier]

They better have improved planetary exploration.

From the videos I've seen, it has. They're actually fleshed out missions and are much more detailed, I'll try to find the video where they talk about it.

 

[dreadedcandiru99]

I'll admit, I have this nagging feeling I'll miss the elevators.

Yeah, me too. As much as I've complained about them, at least on the elevator rides you might get some dialog between your teammates or a news broadcast or something. (Really, the only elevator I truly disliked was the one on the ship, because it didn't have either of those.) But yeah...loading screens. Great.

I really like that the Mako is gone, though. Judging from the videos I've seen, we're actually getting a shuttle this time, which is exactly what I wanted; why shouldn't Shepard be able to just fly places, rather than slowly trundling along and bouncing wildly over every rock and mountain in his path?

But as for the original question, the one thing I really wanted Bioware to fix was the damned pop-ins, and it looks like they've done it.

 

[(whitty name here)]

Am I the only one that didn't find the Mako a screaming deathtrap on wheels?
Is all of the internet in on a joke that I was never told about?
I never died when on a Mako mission; its not as bad as I was told.

Does difficulty make it shittier because of the heavier fire you take?
Seriously, the only threat I had in a Mako was a Colossus and I just parked on top of them pumped him full of explosive shotgun rounds while he was pinned between my Mako and the pavement.

I didn't have much of a problem with it either, but I can understand why others did.

I want more combat and better weapon varieties. 4 weapon classes? Lazy I say, even if it is a balance issue.

But at the same time, there aren't many weapns you can have out of the 4, pretty sure they only have 6 now because they added rockets and SMGs.

They also added Heavy Pistols.

Meh. Its a start. Better than nothing. Oh! Forgot shitty texture delays. Spent 5 min. staring at a blurry game once.

 

[xxD1ehardxo]

I hate when your fighting mercenaries on random side quests and all the damn npcs start yelling out the same one liners.

These could include:

"I will destroy you!"

"Enemies everywhere"

I swear one time i had heard the enemies everywhere one used three times in a row in a matter of 5 seconds. Annoying as Hell but pretty funny at the same time lol

Other than that great game!

Anyone else annoyed by this? Ive never heard anyone mention this.

 

[Avatar Roku]

I hate when your fighting mercenaries on random side quests and all the damn npcs start yelling out the same one liners.

These could include:

"I will destroy you!"

"Enemies everywhere"

I swear one time i had heard the enemies everywhere one used three times in a row in a matter of 5 seconds. Annoying as Hell but pretty funny at the same time lol

Other than that great game!

Anyone else annoyed by this? Ive never heard anyone mention this.

Don't forget "Go Go Go!" Yeah, it was annoying, but not enough that I even consider it a flaw, I just automatically tune it out.

 

[Paddin]

I hope they fix the inventory screen, and then I also hope they progress the romance subplot further. What kind of irked me in the first one is that all this flirting and romance all built up to a sex cutscene, then.. thats it. Pretty much nothing else. Bad message to send out, although I think my Shepard was a bit of "just did it to sleep with you" kinda guy.. Chicks dig scars, and he had plently of

 

[Virulain]

I didn't have much trouble with the Mako; after a little careening around on a desert planet to get used to the vehicle's squishiness, we were copacetic. The only time I had a problem was when I stopped watching where I was driving in order to drink a coffee and yell at my fiancee in the backseat. Wait, that's how car accidents normally happen... Now if only our CR-V could have a turret on top like the Mako.

Well, once I got used to it it was OK, but it felt like I had to constantly remind myself not to drive it on instinct, ie; I could never just drive without being conscious of the fact that if I forgot I was driving and just play, I'd flip it. VERY unintuitive handling. Kinda silly just jumping over rockets, though.....

I was never coordinated enough to jump a rocket. I just backed around a corner until it went by. That's what higher ground's for. But I did love roving around the planet's surface; if it's true that we now just have a hovercraft that keeps the player on some rails, I admit I'll be disappointed.

 

[xxD1ehardxo]

Oh yeah the Go Go Go. How could i forget lol.

I hate when your fighting mercenaries on random side quests and all the damn npcs start yelling out the same one liners.

These could include:

"I will destroy you!"

"Enemies everywhere"

I swear one time i had heard the enemies everywhere one used three times in a row in a matter of 5 seconds. Annoying as Hell but pretty funny at the same time lol

Other than that great game!

Anyone else annoyed by this? Ive never heard anyone mention this.

Don't forget "Go Go Go!" Yeah, it was annoying, but not enough that I even consider it a flaw, I just automatically tune it out.

Oh yeah the Go Go Go. How could i forget lol.

 

[Avatar Roku]

I hope they fix the inventory screen, and then I also hope they progress the romance subplot further. What kind of irked me in the first one is that all this flirting and romance all built up to a sex cutscene, then.. thats it. Pretty much nothing else. Bad message to send out, although I think my Shepard was a bit of "just did it to sleep with you" kinda guy.. Chicks dig scars, and he had plently of

They've said specifically that the reason your love interest is not in your squad in this game is that anyone in your squad (including Shepard) can die, and they want the love interest to have a part in the third game. Also, you do talk to her/him in the game, even though they're not in your squad. So yeah, it seems that it continues.