Mass Effect 3 (expect spoilers for the entire series)

[Itches]

I read the article in the latest Game Informer and it's pretty good. It sounds like the gameplay is being streamlined a little bit more to have Gears or War style cover mechanics. The are bringing back more of the RPG elements in way of customization by having skills with more than just two final upgrade options per skill. You will also be able to customize your weapons by selecting different weapon parts.

One thing they said and I'm not sure how I feel about it, is that every class can use every weapon in the game, but you can only carry two weapons with you at a time unless you're a Soldier (then you can carry all of them). It might be alright but I can't realistically see anyone bring a Pistol with them unless they buff the Pistol.

What they said about the story is that there is a definite sense of helplessness to it at the beginning. In ME2 you had to recruit individual people to fight alongside you, but if ME3 you have to convince entire races. They said that some races can't afford to help you because they are already in a war and can't give in, unless you can do something to stop the war. ME3 is basically going to be where all your decisions from the first two games come into play.

I'll take another look at the article when I have it in front of me to see if I missed anything important.

[Yoda]

I don't know about anyone else but I used the pistol a TON in me1/2.

I wonder what happens if

just about everyone died at the end of 2??

[Annubis]

I think I've read somewhere that only successful last mission can be imported to ME3.

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How many people can you lose while still being successful?

[Ashtrot]

One thing they said and I'm not sure how I feel about it, is that every class can use every weapon in the game, but you can only carry two weapons with you at a time unless you're a Soldier (then you can carry all of them). It might be alright but I can't realistically see anyone bring a Pistol with them unless they buff the Pistol.

That really depends. If your class does not have the skills necessary to use certain weapons effectively (Sentinels, for example, can only use pistols and SMGs pre-upgrade), it makes more sense to bring in a pistol which you can use effectively than an assault rifle which you cannot. I mean, try using an assault rifle as a sentinel in ME1, it's impossible. Besides that, each class outside of Soldier has abilities that are weapons unto themselves (tech and biotics), which can be infinitely more effective than weapons - as an Adept you're pretty much never at a loss, offensive-wise, because even with no ammo left you can throw out shockwaves and singularities and wait out the cooldown timer. It pretty much depends on how they balance weapon usage among classes.

I assume that, like in ME2, there will be a mid-game upgrade that allows you to carry another weapon or upgrade one existing weapon type.

I think I've read somewhere that only successful last mission can be imported to ME3.

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How many people can you lose while still being successful?

Technically, 10. Maybe 11.

Code:

You need the last two people to hoist you into the Normandy, and I've never had only one person in my party survive.

[Eusis]

I forgot the main reason I posted in here... I was trying to figure out why I am not a rabid fan, yet 100% sure to buy ME3.  Is it because the gameplay is what is so great about these games, and there is little else to chew on when you aren't playing?

I suspect the reason is the same as all of us, because you've molded Shepard into your own character, with his/her own distinct personality and choices, and want to see how it all ends.

Yeah, many of us have already invested a lot into the game and now want to go through that last leg of the journey.

[John]

One thing they said and I'm not sure how I feel about it, is that every class can use every weapon in the game, but you can only carry two weapons with you at a time unless you're a Soldier (then you can carry all of them). It might be alright but I can't realistically see anyone bring a Pistol with them unless they buff the Pistol.

A couple of the pistols in the second game were very powerful.  One or two shots to the head and the enemy was down, and it was more effective than me using a shotgun or sniper rifle at medium range.

[kyuusei]

Yeah, I actually used pistols quite a bit, they were fine in most situations.

I only invested in ME2, but at the same time got really invested there; spent about 57 hours including all the DLC and loyalty missions. I can only imagine how much those who played both games, are looking forward to ME3.

[Itches]

Don't get me wrong, I used the pistol a lot as well, but I feel that's more because I couldn't use other weapons effectively. If I could train in any weapons then odds are I wouldn't pick Pistol as one of my weapons, but that's just me. The impression I got from the article is that any class can use any weapon viably, although they never specifically said if there were class specific weapon skills you can train in like ME1 so that may still be around.

[Yoda]

according to Bioware on FB ME3 is now being released in 2012 :(

[Lazlowe1984]

I think bioware just killed my 2011.Apart from the Dragon Age 2 disaster,this delay of Mass Effect 2 really killed it.

EA is about to find out what happens when you piss me off.

[Starmongoose]

A strongly worded youtube comment?

[Yoda]

I'm bummed... but I want them to get this shit right. As long as we're not talking last guardian or duke nukem delays I'm fine.

there's still so much in 2011 I'll be busy

[Eusis]

I think bioware just killed my 2011.Apart from the Dragon Age 2 disaster,this delay of Mass Effect 2 really killed it.

EA is about to find out what happens when you piss me off.

Half of the reason everyone was disappointed with Dragon Age 2 was the fact it was rushed. Do you REALLY want that to happen with ME3 just to play it this year?

Totally expected this to happen by the way.

[CDFN]

There are too many great games this year anyway, 2012 needs some love. I don't think I have anything on my radar for the first trimester so I guess it's not bad.

[Yoda]

Hopefully they're tweaking the hell out of Mako physics