Mass Effect/Mass Effect 2 Discussion Thread

[JojoTheDragon]

Mass Effect/Mass Effect 2

The new role playing third person shooter from Bioware. I'm starting the discussion thread for this game. So ow lets start the discussion.
I've started this game yesterday and the first ten mins made my Howl in excitement. This game is so freaking awesome.
I've changed the Title of the thread to Mass Effect/Mass Effect 2 Discussion Thread so that the discussion of both the games can be done here as both the games are having entirely interdependent story lines as well as gameplay characteristics and features.

[NVIDIAGeek]

^It sure is. Can't seem to find any Element Zero anywhere. Can anybody tell me? Didn't play Mass Effect though 'cause ME2 is irresistible, can't wait till ME so started playin' ME2.

[JojoTheDragon]

I completed the mission where you have to save Garrus. I am really getting addicted to this game. And at the same time playing ME to get back some memory. ME2 is really improved over the last one.

[Ethan_Hunt]

Have you ported over your saves from ME to ME2? I'm right in the middle of ME, so was wondering what exactly is the point of bringing over the saves from the earlier game?

[NVIDIAGeek]

^You get the same level you are in ME to ME2 and whether you are a Renegade or Paragon. In other words, you continue the level you are in ME in ME2.

[vamsi_krishna]

@ethan bhai,

I ported the save files of ME to ME2

setting the record straight with one sentence, 'It is a must for the person who played ME'

More elaborately, There are hundreds of decisions you will make in Mass Effect. Many of them include Letting a person live or die, destroying a facility, etc.

Think it like this.. You are in a situation where you have to decide the life of a party member.. and you had made your decision. Now.. When you are playing ME2, if you don't have ported save file.. chances are that your decision in the first game is not the way developers decided.. so, you may see the person you let die in the first game appearing again. Any way, if you have a ported save file... It will access your decision and make sure that that party member will be replaced by another.. whom you let live.

That is just one example.. There are tens of situations which will be like this. As you haven't played the first game.. telling too much will be spoiling your experience.

Not only that.. If you have a ported save file.. All of your character's stats like paragon, renegade, etc.. will be forwarded.. and not to mention.. you will start as a level 5 character.

In one word.. It will be like continuing the story you build up in your own way.

I wish I had this option in Prince of Persia: The two thrones.

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Originally Posted by NVIDIAGeek

^It sure is. Can't seem to find any Element Zero anywhere. Can anybody tell me? Didn't play Mass Effect though 'cause ME2 is irresistible, can't wait till ME so started playin' ME2.

Element Zero is very hard to find...You can find element zero in the system of Crescnet Nebula-> Lusarn Cluster-> tarith planet.

and in the system of Eagle Nebula->Amun Cluster-> Anhur Planet.

That's all I know about Element zero. I still have lot of planets to explore..

[JojoTheDragon]

Installed all available DLCs available till now. No idea what they do asi did not read the details. And i guess i'll play the game once more with my me save after i complete the game.

[vamsi_krishna]

@jojo,

I think there are Two DLCs available. One is the DLC for every one.. which will add a mercenary in Omega.. giving some extra mission.

Another thing, which will include Cerberus armor and a shotgun.. will only available to the collectors edition owners.

what is yours?

[JojoTheDragon]

^i applies some dlcs and Now BRACE YOURSELF:--






I just applies all the DLCs and got these cool Armors and some upgrades for the normal armor. I'll post those pics soon.

[JojoTheDragon]

@jojo,

I think there are Two DLCs available. One is the DLC for every one.. which will add a mercenary in Omega.. giving some extra mission.

Another thing, which will include Cerberus armor and a shotgun.. will only available to the collectors edition owners.

what is yours?

I installed a total of 10 dlcs, and as for my version i don't think i'm in the liberty to answer that if you know what i mean

[vamsi_krishna]

^ my bad. Didn't count all the DLCs available. these are all the DLCs available..

Sentry Interface
Recon Hood
Umbra Visor
Incisor Sniper Rifle
Collectors' Weapon and Armor
Inferno Armor
Zaeed - The Price of Revenge (Cerberus Network)
Cerberus Weapon and Armor (Cerberus Network)
Normandy Crash Site (Cerberus Network)
Blood Dragon Armor

Most of them belongs to the a person or a thing.

[quan chi]

Originally Posted by jojothedragon

^i applies some dlcs and Now BRACE YOURSELF:--


I just applies all the DLCs and got these cool Armors and some upgrades for the normal armor. I'll post those pics soon.

are those dlcs for ME2?because indeed they are nice.

[Ethan_Hunt]

Better re-name this thread to Mass Effect/ Mass Effect 2 discussion thread, as people who haven't played the first title, would find it good for their reference as well.

@Vamsi: Thanks for the explanation.

[JojoTheDragon]

Better re-name this thread to Mass Effect/ Mass Effect 2 discussion thread, as people who haven't played the first title, would find it good for their reference as well.

I'll look into it.

are those dlcs for ME2?because indeed they are nice.

If you had seen the Terminus Armor in action then you may even think that it kicks Crysis's Nanosuit 2.0. I'm loving it.


Completed the Normandy Crash Quest DLC. This DLC lets you *spoiler* see the remains of the old crashed normany.*spoiler end*. You need to explore the crash site and collect 20 dogtags and your old N7 helmet. This DLC not required if your looking for action.

[NVIDIAGeek]

People, I finally got ME. Installin' it right now. Can't wait to play it! Vamsi, I respect you . I'll forget that I played ME2. I'm currently usin' stock armor. Collector's armor is too crude. Blood Dragon is awesome! Gotta see that Terminus armor, better than Nanosuit 2!? Let me guess.

[SunnyChahal]

Originally Posted by Ethan_Hunt

Better re-name this thread to Mass Effect/ Mass Effect 2 discussion thread, as people who haven't played the first title, would find it good for their reference as well.

@Vamsi: Thanks for the explanation.

+1 I'm one of those poor blokes who are still stuck on the first game.

[Ethan_Hunt]

Originally Posted by Sunny1211993

+1 I'm one of those poor blokes who are still stuck on the first game.

Count me in too. I am currently in Feros as we speak. Still a long way to go I suppose.

[SunnyChahal]

I'm on Feros too. Killing that big plant Thorian. The game is really fun. Doesn't feel like a boring RPG at all! I lowered down the difficulty to normal as hard was too freakin' tough.

[dinjo_jo]

Shooting is just great in the game and so are the dialogues

[Ethan_Hunt]

A few questions:
1.) What are the quick slots for in the PC version? How do I use them?
2.) How do I upgrade my armour?
3.) What's the use of omni-gel?
4.) What if I don't complete side missions? Does it harness the main storyline?

[vamsi_krishna]

1) Quick slots stores the special abilities that your character has. It can be used in combat situations. Either by clicking on it or by pressing the corresponding number usually from 1-8. The special powers in quick slots will be changed based on the character class. you can assign specific powers in quick slots by dragging and dropping the powers into the quick slots from your squad control menu (default key : Space). you can not only assign your character's abilities but also your team mate's. But you cannot assign weapons to it.

2) You can upgrade your armor by purchasing a superior armor from the merchants all over the galactic world and using it from inventory menu. But using a superior armor will require your character to be on a specific level and ample amount of points alloted to class specific talents.

3) Omni gel is used to hack the lockers, machines, etc. Sufficient amount of omni gel needed to be applied to the thing before hacking it.

4) This is some what tricky to explain..

Side missions will provide ample amount of XP, Paragon, Renegade points. These points will be crucial for some mission.

Suppose.. in a story mission, you can have a separate way of playing the mission if you have higher renegade, paragon points.

So, we cannot say that side missions will not have any effect what so ever.

[JojoTheDragon]

People, I finally got ME. Installin' it right now. Can't wait to play it! Vamsi, I respect you . I'll forget that I played ME2. I'm currently usin' stock armor. Collector's armor is too crude. Blood Dragon is awesome! Gotta see that Terminus armor, better than Nanosuit 2!? Let me guess.

Yo geek i don't mean the nanosuit's super awesome unique powers, i'm just talking about the looks and that Blood Dragon Armor has been taken from Dragon Age Origins and is available only to those who have DA:O registered in their bioware account.

Now i'm at the Citadel going after Fist in ME. I'll be giving priority to side missions as i want this game to last long. This also goes for ME2. And its good to people taking part in the discussion.

[NVIDIAGeek]

^It sure looks great though. I'm currently usin' Blood Dragon armor, but I won't be playin' ME2 in comin' months 'cause I'll play Mass Effect series till my summer hols. come, like I played AC and Crysis. I'm gonna complete every side missions in ME. I'm gonna delete my save of ME2. I guess I can't play AvP & Bad Company 2 .

[Ethan_Hunt]

Originally Posted by vamsi_krishna

1) Quick slots stores the special abilities that your character has. It can be used in combat situations. Either by clicking on it or by pressing the corresponding number usually from 1-8. The special powers in quick slots will be changed based on the character class. you can assign specific powers in quick slots by dragging and dropping the powers into the quick slots from your squad control menu (default key : Space). you can not only assign your character's abilities but also your team mate's. But you cannot assign weapons to it.

I am still not very clear about this part. What power does Shepherd have? Where do I access it from?

Originally Posted by vamsi_krishna

2) You can upgrade your armor by purchasing a superior armor from the merchants all over the galactic world and using it from inventory menu. But using a superior armor will require your character to be on a specific level and ample amount of points alloted to class specific talents.

Gotcha. I found a heavy armour while beating down The Thorian by hacking into one of machines.

Originally Posted by vamsi_krishna

3) Omni gel is used to hack the lockers, machines, etc. Sufficient amount of omni gel needed to be applied to the thing before hacking it.

Dam! Then it's of practically no use to me. I am able to manually over ride pretty much every machine at first go.

Originally Posted by vamsi_krishna

4) This is some what tricky to explain..

Side missions will provide ample amount of XP, Paragon, Renegade points. These points will be crucial for some mission.

Suppose.. in a story mission, you can have a separate way of playing the mission if you have higher renegade, paragon points.

So, we cannot say that side missions will not have any effect what so ever.

Side missions are taking longer than expected for me and I can't spend enough time with it. So I guess I'll ditch 'em for the time being.

Thanks for the explanation again. I completed Feros chapter. Next stop, Noveria.

[vamsi_krishna]

all summer holidays for ME? come on.. I brought down every side mission in ME.. It hardly took me 35 hours.

@ethan bhai,

What is your character class?

I have to admit one thing.. You are awesome. You are kicking butts from beginning without using any special abilities... you must be tactical genius and a dynamic TPS player.



The things/thing that are and that are beside the green highlighted square are considered as Special abilities. This screenie is from ME2, even then it should not be different from ME. The abilites will change based on character class. Since my character is Vanguard, Most of the thing will be biotic abilities. Like pushing a enemy, slamming them, Charging into them, Wrapping them inside out, etc

[Ethan_Hunt]

Thanks for the compliment. I don't have any experience with RPG as you know. I rely on my health regeneration and squad commands. At first, I didn't know how to assign weapon upgrades and mods, now that I know, it's become quite an advantage for me. Those chemical rounds really do a great deal of damage.

How do I know what character class I belong to?

[vamsi_krishna]

you will choose one in the beginning. You will choose both your character class and your background.

Character class determine your abilities and your background determines the initial distribution of talent points.

Try remembering.. It will be like.. Solider, Vanguard, Adapt, Engineer,Infiltrator, etc. Try remembering your choice.

[JojoTheDragon]

^I'm playing as Vanguard in ME and as Infiltrator in ME2. Both are super nice. I like the cryo ammo power in ME2. Freezing enemies is so much fun.

[vamsi_krishna]

^ I played as Vanguard in both of the games. Vanguards are kinda totally offensive. Mix of biotic powers and completely offensive gunplay.

Charge'em gun'em blash'em. SWEET!!!!!!

[JojoTheDragon]

^yeah i know. Use biotic powers to bring enemies out of cover and then heavy fire then with the shotgun is totally SWEET! I wanted to use infiltrator as it gives access to unique hacking methods. And lets you loot more.
One Question:-
Can a vanguard use heavy armor? Or medium armor is the limit?

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PM-ed Kalpik to change the title of this thread to Mass Effect/Mass Effect 2 Discussion Thread.