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Why not? Let's have a Mass Effect thread. Aemon Send a noteboard - 02/02/2010 05:02:32 PM
Announcing a thread for a particular game isn't something I've done in the past, but considering the success that SciFi/Fantasy has with their book-club threads, let's give it a shot. Keep in mind that this post is supposed to inspire discussion, not control it. If you don't like the idea of posting in an official thread, or think your opinions will be lost in the crowd, feel free to make your own thread. There won't be any locking or deleting going on. Also, as an aside, I'm not playing game-favoritism here. If you ever want to see an official thread for a (newly released) game, make a post, and send me a note. I'll sticky it for ya.

That said, let's get on with it.

Rules for this thread:
  • NO SPOILERS in reply titles.
  • Replies should be assumed to contain spoilers unless marked otherwise.
  • If a top-level reply is marked as having no spoilers, all further replies to it should also avoid spoilers. This only applies to top-level replies. If someone marks no spoilers in the middle of a spoiler discussion, you don't have to suddenly switch modes. :P

Topic ideas to get you started:
  • Reviews (spoiler and non-spoiler)
  • Plot
  • Mass Effect 1 vs Mass Effect 2
  • Characters
  • Technology (graphics, voice acting, loading times, etc)


Go nuts. :D
This message last edited by Aemon on 02/03/2010 at 07:47:37 PM
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Why not? Let's have a Mass Effect thread. Aemon - 02/02/2010 05:02:32 PM 3613 Views
Character discussion: Mordin Solus Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 06:28:41 PM 1851 Views
I loved this character Kronin al'Sulc - 02/02/2010 06:42:23 PM 1413 Views
I think everyone probably loved / will love Mordin. Aemon - 02/02/2010 07:49:32 PM 1272 Views
Mordin Solus is great weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:21:26 PM 1276 Views
Actually, that's what happened to me too. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:33:22 PM 1408 Views
That may be it weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:35:34 PM 1334 Views
The other thing I wondered Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:42:37 PM 1230 Views
I think your friend may be correct. Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 08:41:41 PM 1252 Views
I am the very model of a Scientist Salarian. Dannymac - 03/02/2010 11:15:05 PM 1447 Views
Oh that was wonderful. Aemon - 03/02/2010 11:29:39 PM 1160 Views
I'll be back ironclad - 02/02/2010 08:07:28 PM 1250 Views
No problem. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:18:48 PM 1207 Views
The Illusive man weyjoses - 02/02/2010 08:34:09 PM 1477 Views
I didn't even realize that's who he was. Aemon - 02/02/2010 08:44:07 PM 1405 Views
"I'm having trouble hearing you. I'm getting a lot of bullshit on this line." *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 09:34:53 PM 690 Views
And other famous voices too... Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:41:38 PM 1322 Views
Re: And other famous voices too... Mats Gambling Buddy - 18/02/2010 06:24:43 AM 1381 Views
Who is sharing your bed? Mats Gambling Buddy - 02/02/2010 09:42:09 PM 1405 Views
I wish i had realized Tali was an option weyjoses - 02/02/2010 11:26:15 PM 1304 Views
The story of Matt-Shep and his many women. Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:44:57 AM 1344 Views
Re: The story of Matt-Shep and his many women. Mats Gambling Buddy - 03/02/2010 05:40:12 PM 1208 Views
Tali for my male Shepherd Dannymac - 04/02/2010 03:52:03 PM 1290 Views
Does she take the helmet off? *NM* ironclad - 04/02/2010 07:57:18 PM 717 Views
Answer: Aemon - 04/02/2010 08:26:38 PM 1227 Views
Re: Answer: Mats Gambling Buddy - 04/02/2010 10:43:09 PM 1228 Views
Re: Answer: Aemon - 05/02/2010 12:48:04 AM 1235 Views
I went simple - Miranda. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:32:25 AM 1206 Views
Which reminds me that I always wondered... ironclad - 07/02/2010 11:54:14 AM 1321 Views
You probably wouldn't be able to woo anyone by being a total dick. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:32:41 PM 689 Views
Morinth might be into that A Deathwatch Guard - 15/02/2010 06:41:12 AM 1355 Views
Mine backfired Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:43:29 PM 1256 Views
I was lucky enough to meet the game's producer... (No spoilers) lord-of-shadow - 02/02/2010 10:58:59 PM 1440 Views
No spoilers here either, as per my rules. Regarding the ammo: Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:51:54 AM 1260 Views
On limited resources... lord-of-shadow - 03/02/2010 04:33:10 PM 1267 Views
I think it adds depth to the combat, reduces "pew-pew" spam. Zalis - 03/02/2010 04:43:04 PM 1337 Views
I just want to be part of this....that said, Best Buy is no longer selling ME:1 Brian - 02/02/2010 11:16:51 PM 1404 Views
Could well be. Aemon - 03/02/2010 04:52:49 AM 1157 Views
Re: Could well be. TaskmasterJack - 03/02/2010 05:56:52 AM 1192 Views
Yeah. Blech. Aemon - 03/02/2010 06:04:35 AM 1304 Views
Yeah, the only decent deals I've found there Brian - 03/02/2010 07:59:23 AM 1269 Views
I don't know why.... Brian - 03/02/2010 08:14:50 AM 1234 Views
Glad the PC version was $50, at the risk of sounding like a snob. Zalis - 03/02/2010 04:01:52 PM 1199 Views
Mass Effect 1 vs 2: RPG-shooter vs Shooter-rpg (This is for you, Cymbaline!) (No spoilers) lord-of-shadow - 02/02/2010 11:28:24 PM 1374 Views
I agree with you, and am enjoying the Vanguard so far. Zalis - 03/02/2010 02:33:06 AM 1229 Views
My thoughts, crippled by not having played the game Cymbaline - 03/02/2010 04:52:26 AM 1473 Views
From someone with the same dislike of FPS's - Spoiler Free Zach - 16/02/2010 10:44:42 PM 1241 Views
A few thoughts on this. Aemon - 03/02/2010 05:27:36 AM 1416 Views
The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Dannymac - 03/02/2010 11:27:55 PM 1335 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Fox and Ravens - 04/02/2010 04:11:23 AM 1179 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Aemon - 04/02/2010 04:59:54 AM 1232 Views
Re: The "Holy crap that was awesome" moments. SPOILERS Dannymac - 04/02/2010 06:16:29 AM 1338 Views
Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Aemon - 04/02/2010 06:43:02 AM 1355 Views
Re: Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Dannymac - 04/02/2010 03:32:26 PM 1293 Views
You know what? I'll actually buy that. I appreciate the explanation. Aemon - 04/02/2010 06:30:37 PM 1113 Views
A couple of more things...... Zach - 16/02/2010 12:41:19 AM 1352 Views
Some good thoughts. Aemon - 16/02/2010 01:50:07 AM 1297 Views
Re: Some good thoughts. Zach - 16/02/2010 06:54:59 PM 1174 Views
Re: Well. . .somewhat, I guess. Mats Gambling Buddy - 04/02/2010 10:42:11 PM 1265 Views
Mine Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:46:41 PM 1225 Views
Yuss! ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:08:41 PM 1254 Views
Game was too easy, primary plotline too short cmdjing - 04/02/2010 09:03:52 PM 1285 Views
Nice. I'm playing through on Insanity now, and I think it's a good challenge. Aemon - 05/02/2010 02:17:02 AM 1190 Views
Whats your character build? cmdjing - 05/02/2010 02:45:31 PM 1449 Views
You put a lot of thought into that. Aemon - 05/02/2010 03:58:16 PM 1394 Views
Re: You put a lot of thought into that. Aemon - 05/02/2010 04:00:26 PM 1351 Views
The game was too easy Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:48:10 PM 1160 Views
A moment that made me laugh pretty hard. Mats Gambling Buddy - 05/02/2010 01:06:47 AM 1324 Views
LOL yeah *NM* ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:11:30 PM 695 Views
Ok, so male or female Shepherd? Dannymac - 05/02/2010 01:50:23 AM 1216 Views
Hm. This brings up a thought. Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 01:52:37 AM 1158 Views
Not Moridin or Grunt Dannymac - 05/02/2010 02:08:49 AM 1214 Views
Dam, I really wanted to bed Mordin (Only one "i" there) *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 02:46:19 AM 662 Views
Male for my first playthrough, female for my second. Aemon - 05/02/2010 02:28:24 AM 1316 Views
Agreed, on some of those counts. lord-of-shadow - 05/02/2010 07:28:00 AM 1171 Views
Re: Agreed, on some of those counts. Aemon - 05/02/2010 07:43:20 AM 1316 Views
Yeah Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:51:44 PM 1308 Views
Male so far. I plan on playing the female Shepard next playthrough. *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 05/02/2010 03:25:00 AM 738 Views
I think I'll do fem on my third playthrough. Kronin al'Sulc - 05/02/2010 03:33:56 AM 1218 Views
Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:30:25 AM 1138 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Aemon - 07/02/2010 09:07:17 AM 1326 Views
Hm, that's interesting. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:31:52 PM 1237 Views
Do you know... Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 03:46:59 PM 1144 Views
Re: Do you know... cmdjing - 07/02/2010 04:31:29 PM 1224 Views
Awesome. Thanks! *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 04:40:59 PM 718 Views
Yeah, that's what I did. Aemon - 07/02/2010 06:37:50 PM 1095 Views
Re: Yeah, that's what I did. Mats Gambling Buddy - 08/02/2010 03:44:52 PM 1098 Views
Hmmm... Mats Gambling Buddy - 09/02/2010 03:48:48 PM 1172 Views
Strange. Aemon - 09/02/2010 04:19:04 PM 1222 Views
me too Sidious - 13/02/2010 03:01:05 PM 1212 Views
Did you do Legion's loyalty mission? Mats Gambling Buddy - 15/02/2010 05:52:36 AM 1311 Views
I did, for what it's worth. Aemon - 15/02/2010 07:26:38 AM 1238 Views
Gah. Then I wonder if loyalty of the rest of the crew has something to do with it. Mats Gambling Buddy - 15/02/2010 04:20:13 PM 1205 Views
That could definitely be the case. Aemon - 15/02/2010 04:30:06 PM 1191 Views
Maybe Joker flew slowly. Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 04:22:38 PM 1212 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Mats Gambling Buddy - 07/02/2010 03:42:05 PM 1207 Views
Yea, I had one hull upgrade left before going in Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 03:49:57 PM 1089 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. Sidious - 13/02/2010 02:55:48 PM 1249 Views
My first time through and all squad members survived. Zalis - 16/02/2010 03:09:46 AM 1266 Views
Re: Your Teams, and Your Deaths. AliasRY - 19/02/2010 10:16:28 PM 1185 Views
I didn't see that one coming ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:16:33 PM 1253 Views
Re: I didn't see that one coming Kronin al'Sulc - 23/02/2010 03:29:57 AM 1221 Views
Re: I didn't see that one coming AliasRY - 24/02/2010 10:23:03 AM 1183 Views
I have come across a big problem. Kronin al'Sulc - 07/02/2010 06:53:36 PM 1252 Views
Re: I have come across a big problem. Mats Gambling Buddy - 08/02/2010 03:41:16 PM 1180 Views
Adept seems rather fun... Kronin al'Sulc - 08/02/2010 03:49:23 PM 1134 Views
Want FREE Mass Effect 2 DLC? ME 2! (har, har) Bioware bonus goodies detailed inside. Zalis - 09/02/2010 07:03:23 PM 1371 Views
Now if only the DLC armors didn't have helmets. lord-of-shadow - 09/02/2010 07:26:47 PM 1155 Views
I did that for about half the game Aemon - 09/02/2010 07:48:14 PM 1182 Views
At first I was wearing the visor Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 11:32:28 PM 1268 Views
Of course, the Shotgun is released AFTER I beat my Vanguard *sigh* Kronin al'Sulc - 09/02/2010 11:31:13 PM 1231 Views
It's nice, but you don't miss much if you already had the Claymore shotty w/ an ammo upgrade. *NM* Zalis - 10/02/2010 05:16:00 AM 667 Views
I couldn't stand the Claymore Kronin al'Sulc - 10/02/2010 05:20:42 AM 1216 Views
Anyone find anything interesting about Zaeed Massani? Mats Gambling Buddy - 11/02/2010 09:08:16 PM 1249 Views
I enjoy Zaeed. lord-of-shadow - 11/02/2010 09:22:39 PM 1203 Views
I'm near your spot in the story and completely agree. One-sided conversations, but worthwhile. *NM* Zalis - 11/02/2010 10:20:47 PM 597 Views
Yeah, I've listened to him alot but it's the same stuff every time. Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 03:14:11 PM 1158 Views
Never put him on my team once. And in the same vein - Jack. Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 01:34:33 AM 1307 Views
Who, what, where? *NM* ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:18:31 PM 627 Views
If you bought a new copy of the game, it came with a code for the "Cerberus Network" lord-of-shadow - 22/02/2010 08:22:18 PM 1163 Views
Oh, I did ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:30:21 PM 1146 Views
Is there a way to install the game on the Xbox, so you don't have to switch discs? Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 01:39:07 AM 1192 Views
Good ones have two discs, of course. DVDs can only hold so much. *NM* Aemon - 12/02/2010 02:46:39 AM 626 Views
This is the first I've ever seen. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 02:51:34 AM 658 Views
I've never understood why people are unhappy with the multiple discs. lord-of-shadow - 12/02/2010 04:18:42 AM 1198 Views
There are a few others. Aemon - 12/02/2010 06:52:01 AM 1134 Views
Since nobody has really answered you....YES scalius - 16/02/2010 10:08:40 PM 1207 Views
Shadow answered him. *NM* Aemon - 16/02/2010 10:52:17 PM 666 Views
So far, so great! ironclad - 12/02/2010 08:35:00 AM 1172 Views
Re: So far, so great! Aemon - 12/02/2010 02:31:43 PM 1277 Views
Re: So far, so great! scalius - 16/02/2010 10:17:12 PM 1226 Views
Nope, I was referring to honest-to-goodness cheating. lol Aemon - 16/02/2010 11:03:53 PM 1270 Views
Ahh, I just figured you were on console as I am, so.....the grind will continue I guess *NM* scalius - 17/02/2010 06:41:59 PM 710 Views
Yeah, sorry man. Maybe you could download a saved game? Aemon - 17/02/2010 06:59:38 PM 1194 Views
I love the detail put into this game. Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 02:58:35 PM 1152 Views
"Our amino acids aren't even compatable so there's no risk if we go natural." Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 03:15:50 PM 1205 Views
Re: "Our amino acids aren't even compatable so there's no risk if we go natural." Aemon - 12/02/2010 07:16:21 PM 1132 Views
"Technically we don't even have sex drives... oh, she is rather flexible...." *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 12/02/2010 07:20:53 PM 654 Views
Female Turians.... Mats Gambling Buddy - 12/02/2010 09:05:39 PM 1129 Views
Nope. Don't exist in-game. lord-of-shadow - 14/02/2010 01:47:23 AM 1096 Views
I believe a krogan female is shown once. Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 02:03:27 AM 1182 Views
No I don't think that's right. Aemon - 14/02/2010 08:54:32 AM 1110 Views
Two things make me feel that the ambassador is female. Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 02:50:18 PM 1167 Views
So I just revisited Tuchanka... Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 05:21:39 PM 1277 Views
Asari A Deathwatch Guard - 15/02/2010 06:51:10 AM 1237 Views
Not really. lord-of-shadow - 15/02/2010 10:41:54 PM 1162 Views
Though it is fun seeing the asari coupled with basically every race under the sun. Kronin al'Sulc - 15/02/2010 10:54:41 PM 1187 Views
I think you're taking him too literally. Aemon - 16/02/2010 01:06:11 AM 1159 Views
Yeah, probably was. lord-of-shadow - 16/02/2010 03:26:46 AM 1227 Views
Yeah, that's what I meant A Deathwatch Guard - 16/02/2010 10:51:01 PM 1195 Views
Dammit! I lost Miranda! Kronin al'Sulc - 14/02/2010 08:24:55 PM 1188 Views
The final verdict ironclad - 22/02/2010 08:06:12 PM 1200 Views
Re: The final verdict Zalis - 22/02/2010 09:01:53 PM 1207 Views
Explanation for death lord-of-shadow - 23/02/2010 02:00:16 AM 1206 Views
Can't be it, then ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:02:11 AM 1311 Views
He got taken by the bugs during the biotic bubble sequence? Kronin al'Sulc - 23/02/2010 03:25:36 AM 1180 Views
Re: He got taken by the bugs during the biotic bubble sequence? ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:03:46 AM 1232 Views
By the way, my game was surprisingly buggy ironclad - 23/02/2010 08:49:28 AM 1293 Views
Huh, I never got that. I only got one kind of bug. Aemon - 23/02/2010 04:06:17 PM 1122 Views
Re: Huh, I never got that. I only got one kind of bug. Zalis - 23/02/2010 04:29:46 PM 1149 Views
I had no bugs of any sort. *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 23/02/2010 05:15:32 PM 677 Views
A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). Kronin al'Sulc - 27/02/2010 06:40:35 AM 1291 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). ironclad - 27/02/2010 12:28:29 PM 1125 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). Kronin al'Sulc - 27/02/2010 04:57:43 PM 1181 Views
Re: A complaint about the Morality system. (Or, how Mass Effect semi-killed roleplaying). ironclad - 28/02/2010 12:34:31 AM 1230 Views
I suppose. Kronin al'Sulc - 28/02/2010 03:29:23 AM 1212 Views
A vital part of role-playing is forcing the player to deal with the consequences of their actions lord-of-shadow - 27/02/2010 11:53:56 PM 1460 Views
Admittedly, my post was somewhat stream-of-consciousness. Kronin al'Sulc - 28/02/2010 03:28:02 AM 1156 Views
That's more understandable. lord-of-shadow - 28/02/2010 05:58:59 AM 1173 Views
Yeah, the tradeoff already works just fine. Aemon - 28/02/2010 06:05:44 AM 1183 Views
ok that's weird ironclad - 10/03/2010 06:52:39 PM 1205 Views
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