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Post by Brad the Impaler on Nov 24, 2012 19:29:55 GMT -8
So folks,
lets discuss the mass effect series. Many significant decisions are posed throughout these 3 epic games, and we need a place to expose the choices we have each made, and why. The galaxy's fate rests on what these decisions.
Mass Effect 1: Male or Female Shepard? I went with a female Shepard. Figured that if Im going to be looking at a character for many hours, it might as well be a female character. Hard to rate the decision, as I have not played as male Shepard, but I can say I was pleased with the voice acting.
Class: I picked Sentinel, as I figured I wanted to have a mix of biotic and tech skills. Almost a mage-like class, I figured it would be fun/challenging to play. Tech armor was the bees knees in Mass effect 1 and 2. I felt practically invincible. Once the armor get destroyed, it deals damage and stuns all near by enemies. Mass Effect 3 seemed to nerf this skill, but I do not regret my choice in the slightest.
Who go Boom: Ashley vs Kaiden? Since I created a Sentinel class Shepard, I decided that Kaiden was expendable since he is also a sentinel, and we cannot have duelling Sentinels. Kaiden and his efforts will live on among the casualty board on the Normandy. Ashley being a soldier, just seemed more useful to me.
Wrex's Fate: Not knowing what awaited upon Vermire, I played through it with ignorance until Wrex started getting pissy about what we were about to do. I tried to talk him down, but neither my paragon nor renegade were enough to disarm him. I kept delaying the conversation, hoping to find a way to end it peacefully, but it looked grim. As I selected another stalling option, Ashley comes out of nowhere and saves me, killing wrex in the process. Maybe this is where I got a soft spot for her.
Killing Wrex disturbed me so much that I reloaded my last save, and somehow was able to gain a few more paragon points, which allowed me to talk Wrex out of getting himself killed. Phew.
The Council: Save vs Fuck You Im a nice person, so I couldnt simply let the council get killed on my watch. I saved them, but honestly cannot remember what, if any impact this had on future games.
Mainly Used Party Wrex & Ashley
Romance: None
Mass Effect 2
The Ship's Crew: I didnt know the game was going a stickler for when I did certain missions, and my crew paid the price. Poor Kelly and the rest.
Collector Base: Keep or Destroy? As the illusive man said, there could be a lot to be learned from the base and the human reaper. Regardless of the fact that I figured the illusive man would turn on me later, this choice made the most sense to me. If the galaxy had a chance to win against the reapers, keeping this base would certainly be critical.
The Suicide Mission: Originally when I went into the final battle, I took my strongest allies with me, seems logical right? Well upon my victory, the game decided that Mordin died holding the line. I was pissed. How could it decide this for no reason?!?!?! I made all the right choice throughout the mission, but apparently some random number generator decided he was toast. I later dl's some of the expansions, and before playing them decided to redo this mission, and took Mordin with me into the final battle, just so he couldnt die. Ironic that I have to take him against a deadly human reaper to prevent his death. Nontheless, no casualties this time....
Main party used: Nothing stands out, I think I varied it up quite often
Romance: Garrus, so hot.
Mass Effect 3: To be continued....
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Post by Ronin on Nov 27, 2012 2:23:03 GMT -8
Mass Effect 1
Male or Female: I was a male Shepard, figured this was a role playing game and I'm not a trans-sexual, so playing as a male Shepard seemed like the right choice.
Class: I chose the vanguard class. A nice mix of shooter and biotics. Was able to pull off some nice combos using lift and throw. Those two always come in handy if some Geth gets too close.
How go Boom?: Ashley go boom. TO be fair I tried to save here a couple times, but was unsuccessful. It was a tough call. I liked Ashley's combat skills, but Kaiden was from my original crew. THen it became bros before hoes, and I had hopes that ash could make it out without my help, while I go save Kaidens sissy ass. He\s wasn't completely usless, I wanted his tech/biotic skills.
Wrex's fate: I shot him in the face. I lacked the charm to talk him down, then he gave me no choice but to put him down. If I didn't Ashley would have and I can't let the crew to think that I'm soft and need a girl to do my dirty work. No. I shot him myself, then I mocked him. Thats how I dooz it!
Counsil: I saved the council. I'm not that reckless. I was confident I could save them and fight off the attack. And I did. And the counsil still gives me no respect!
Mainley used: Garris and Wrex, until...you know.
Weapons used: Mainly hand gun and towards the end I used the shotgun. I had a devastating shotgun at the very end, I fucked up some geth big time.
Romance: None. All business.
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Post by nasis on Nov 27, 2012 3:18:25 GMT -8
Mass Effect 1:
Male or Female Shepard?i went with the male Shepard cause why not. Did not think it would have any affect on the game. Class: I picked solder. ALL GUNS. and as brad noted the other class' came of like playing a mage and i tend to not like that class. tho i will note that for mass effect 1 it was probably not the best class but loved how it played in 2 and 3 so in the end i am happy with the one i picked. Who go Boom: Ashley vs Kaiden?for me who went boom was easy. there was only one way it could go. Ashley had to die. she was of no use to me on my team. i was a solder for i need tech and biotic people by my side in a fight and kaiden had it all so i saved his ass. Wrex's Fate:when it came to that time when wrex was get all bitch about what happened to his people my renegade points where high anuff to talk him down and get his eyes back on the prize. The Council: Save vs Fuck Youi let the fuckers die. i can not tell you how many times i told then what was happening and they told me i was crazy or wrong then when what i was trying to warren then about happen they came crawling back to me to save there as well fuck you i told you to get ready now i had bigger problems to deal with like killing soverin. Mainly Used PartyWrex & Garris Romance: Liara T'Soni Mass Effect 2
The Ship's Crew:i did not lose a single member of my crew cause i am a commander and i look out for my team. Collector Base: Keep or Destroy?seeing as how i was the biggest reneged in the galaxy i blow that fucker up! The Suicide Mission:as the mission went i used logic to decide who did what for what mission so when i was asked who to go in a vent to hack shit there was only one person to send Tali. and who better then Garrus to lead the second team seeing as he was already an exsericed leader. Main party used:garrus and grunt and every now and then i would mix it up by using Miranda, Romance:Miranda, who dose not want to tap that ass. Mass Effect 3:To be continued....
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Post by Brad the Impaler on Nov 27, 2012 17:23:06 GMT -8
Mass Effect 1 Male or Female: I was a male Shepard, figured this was a role playing game and I'm not a trans-sexual Such reckless logic. Where's the ME2 stuff?! Also let us know where you're at in ME3 so we can start discussions on that one.
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Post by Brad the Impaler on Nov 27, 2012 17:27:22 GMT -8
The Ship's Crew:i did not lose a single member of my crew cause i am a commander and i look out for my team. How you do this? It was just natural to use this time to go level your crew's loyalties, the game was setting you up to lose half the crew. Very evil of the game. Collector Base: Keep or Destroy? seeing as how i was the biggest reneged in the galaxy i blow that fucker up!
That was too goddamn reckless! So much useful knowledge was likely lost in that explosion. I bet the reapers loved that decision.
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Post by Ronin on Nov 27, 2012 18:40:59 GMT -8
Mass Effect 2
Ships crew: I lost half of the ships crew. My vessel was attacked on my way to do Legions loyalty mission (the last loyalty mission). After my crew was taken I figured I'm right here to help legion out, so I did. Then found out because of my hesitation half the crew paid the price.
Collector Base: I destroyed the bitch. I could not risk the Illusive getting a hold of that info and taking the Galaxy for himself. Blowing it up was a big middle finger to both the Ill man and the reapers. I think I can still defeat the reapers without the info, don't need no cheat codes. I'm sure the reapers were shaken up by my actions, asthey should be.
Suicide Mission: I played it smart like Nasis said, to hack I used my best techer, Tali. TO lead the other crew I used my second in command, Garrus. And I made sure to leave behind Grunt and other strong guys to hold the line while Garrus, Jack and I went into the final battle.
Main party used: Garrus and Jack
Romance: Jack, a badass chick with emotional issues. How could I not?
Mass Effect 3...
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Post by Ronin on Nov 27, 2012 18:43:29 GMT -8
Kaiden is back on my squad. Keep your friends close and enemies closer.
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Post by Ronin on Nov 27, 2012 22:23:27 GMT -8
got a Geth army on my side
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Post by Ronin on Nov 29, 2012 1:20:56 GMT -8
Another one bites the dust. Miranda died. maybe if I helped her out with that inside info she was looking for it could have saved her. I cant just be giving inside info to just anybody.
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Post by Brad the Impaler on Nov 29, 2012 16:43:52 GMT -8
You gained her loyalty back in ME2, but I guess she didn't gain yours........... Now that you have beaten ME3, we can discuss the remaining topics shortly.
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Post by Brad the Impaler on Dec 1, 2012 9:18:06 GMT -8
ME3Genophage: To cure or not to cure?I thought this was a pretty hard decision, personally. Although the game seems to point you in the direction of curing it as the correct decision, I didnt agree. I felt that the history of the Krogan strongly indicated they would eventually rebel yet again and eventually wipe the galaxy clean when their numbers got out of control. As the game said, this is what almost happened the first time. I felt the fake repair option was the way to go, so I kept it a secret from Wrex and the female and went about my business in the mission. As Mordin and I got to the tower, I stopped him, and was about to put a bullet in him before he could make his repairs. At the last second, I decided that maybe the Krogan deserved a second chance, and Mordin was convincing his desire to right a wrong. The genophage was cured. I think this is the single most important decision in the overall outlook of this game universe. Still not sure I made the right move. Help Legion Upload the Reaper Code to the rest of the Geth?Yep, helped him upgrade his buddies, also warned the Quarians so they didnt get wiped out after Legion finished the upgrade. Fate of the Rachni QueenSaved he, as I did in ME2, and got some creepy rachni on my side, scaring all the engineers. Reunited with Ashley/Kaiden!Was so happy to get Ashley back on the team after a rocky encounter in ME2. She became hotter from ME1 for some reason. Once I got her back, she became a mainstay on my squad. The Final Decision: The fate of the galaxyFirst of all, did you guy install the extended cut? If not do it and replay the ending. My pick was synthesis, as it sounded like the best overall outcome, essentially upgrading all life. Other than Shepard having to be sacrificed, this was a solid choice, allowing man and machine to be one. RomanceSamantha Traynor. Thats right, female Shep and Samantha Traynor. Main Squad UsedAshley and Liara/EDI Total War Assets: Galactic Readiness: 98% Total Play time: 35hrs 30 min War Assets 6631
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Post by Ronin on Dec 5, 2012 18:52:56 GMT -8
ME3
Genophage: To cure or not to cure? I cured it. Although it was a risk as Impaler mentioned, I thought they should have a second chance. They are a intelligent species and deserve better than to be controlled by science. Plus in the future it could be nice having a large Krogan population in your dept. But all in all, let nature take its course and if they step out of line I'll personally wipe them all out. Thats the deal I made with the Krogen. (speaking at my TV)
Help Legion Upload the Reaper Code to the rest of the Geth? Yes I did. I always wanted a robo army, and I two saved the Quarians. I need their ships in good condition.
Fate of the Rachni Queen I saved the queen. Just another species on my side.
Reunited with Ashley/Kaiden! Don't get me started on Kaiden. First off, I buy a bottle of whiskey in the hospital (for me!) then in a cut scene I give it to him (not by choice). I always acted rude to him, but we eventually patched things up enough to where I wasnt going to unplug his life support. Then not much later he doubts me again and we have a showdown. I pulled all the renegade triggers, acted very hostile towards him hoping, just hoping I'd end him once and for all. but no. I shot Udina instead. I eventually brought him on my crew hoping I'd get another chance to kill that smug sob. Keep your friends close and enemies closer. real close.
The Final Decision: The fate of the galaxy THe extended cut was not installed, I chose to control the reapers by sacrificing myself for the greater good like a true hero. I couldn't let all the technology be destroyed, especially since I had robo parts I figured I was dead either way. My last words "I DID IT ALL!!"
oh yeah, if the Krogans ever decide to rebel, the reapers will reap their souls.
Romance The reporter, I forget her name. Starts with an A.
Main Squad Used Garrus and EDI/Liara
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Post by nasis on Dec 23, 2012 2:51:24 GMT -8
ME3
Genophage: To cure or not to cure? i cured it i am a renagade thats what i do.
Help Legion Upload the Reaper Code to the rest of the Geth? uploaded the coad robots are cool, and I saved the Quarians.
Fate of the Rachni Queen i killed that bitch.
Reunited with Ashley/Kaiden! fuck Kaiden. i gave him the whiskey as well just to make him feel safe befor i told him to go fuck himself. you turn your back on me you are never welcom back on my ship and or be part of my crew. if ther was a way i would have shot him when be got in the way of me and my target.
The Final Decision: The fate of the galaxy THe extended cut was not installed, I chose destroy the reapers and in do so destroying all technolagy. take that galaxy welcome to the stone age once agen.
Romance liara
Main Squad Used Garrus and Liara
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Post by nasis on Apr 30, 2016 18:28:39 GMT -8
In just under a year we will be able to get this topic off the ground once more when the new game comes out. That is if every one gets it
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