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[Nilfalasiel]

Ragabul the Ontarah wrote...

Are engineers any good in ME1?  I don't like to retcon a character into something else so if I did an engineer I'd one to start all the way back in ME1.  Tried this with Sentinel and found ME1 Sentinel to be pretty boring (effective but boring) so I didn't finish.  Too bad too, that was gonna be my sorta renegadish loyal to ME1 love interest Shep.  I'd like to try Engineer.  Maybe I'll do that with a pure Tali dudeshep.  She'd appreciate it I'm sure.  He can name his combat drone Boo.

To be fair, ME1 combat doesn't really lend itself to gimmicks all that well. You become overpowered very quickly and then it all boils down to just shooting things until they drop. I did an ME1 Engineer run on Hardcore, and even then, I ended up just not bothering with my powers. I think Soldier and Adept are probably the most distinctive classes I've played in ME1. Soldier because it blends in with the fighting style so well, and Adept because Lift and Singularity are ungodly. Infiltrator and Engineer...you just end up being a Soldier clone, mostly. Especially if you pick the AR as your additional weapon. Haven't tried Vanguard or Sentinel, but I'd assume it would be similar. Although they both have biotics, and since those tend to be more effective than tech mines, it might be more of an incentive to use them.

The fact that I remember my Adept run may also have something to do with the fact that I picked a Shotgun as my additional weapon (so no AR), and because it was my Insanity run.

And yeah, I guess it is a little weird to change classes in between games, but combat and storyline are kind of separate in my head, so I mostly do it to try new things out. So far, all my Sheps have changed classes in between games. KaidanShep was a Soldier, became an Engineer, GarrusShep was an Adept, became an Infiltrator, MaleShep was an Engineer, became a Soldier. ThaneShep was an Infiltrator, but I don't know yet what she'll be in ME2. It also makes me laugh to imagine that Cerberus may not have gotten *everything* right during Shep's reconstruction.

@ Icanhazsparklies: Go ahead and give other classes a try! You could be pleasantly surprised. I think my completionist streak helped in that respect, because I pretty much had to try the different basic classes in ME1 to get the power usage achievements. That being said, I can understand the "my first Shep is THE Shep" issue: all my FemSheps look pretty much the same because of that. I just can't imagine any other face on them.

And I love that pic. Although I think the artist said that that was FemShep right after Garrus' RM, when she didn't know whether he'd still be ok or not. I could be remembering it wrong though. As for Garrus, they said it was him after a bar fight: he overheard someone bad mouthing Shep and stepped in to defend her (which is why his clothes are ripped).

Modifié par Nilfalasiel, 09 août 2010 - 10:10 .

[Icanhazsparklies]

@ Nilfalasiel

I think you're right on the picture. I was pulling from memory. I've established said memory to be what we call "not so good." WHOOPS. And I'm almost tempted to start a Maleshep engineer/infiltrator. Almost. Just to have a completely different (albeit less worthy due to lack of Jennifer Hale) experience.



/yawn I should go to bed. So that's where I'm going. Yes. Trying to think of a Turian-related comment or question to part with.



Do Turians need to use lotion? Or are there special "fringe-care" products?



Ugh I'm torn between laughing and grimacing at the notion.

[solid_falcon]

*Delurks*

Hehe, I'm glad people are enjoying my picture! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside; and rather honored too.

[solid_falcon]

Ragabul the Ontarah wrote...

It's a good one.  It makes me want to rip that wall out from between them though.

I agree! But we all know that wall gets torn down in the end anyway. XD

[Twilight_Princess]

I found this on youtube ;

Hitting on Garrus after you lock in a romance

So does Garrus say nothing to you after this? Also if hypothetically you broke up with the locked in romance in this instance (I think that means you have that looping convo right before the suicide mission) and then talk to Garrus , does he repeat the reach and flexibility convo? Does he say something new? Or does he say nothing at all still? Just curious.

[Nilfalasiel]

Ragabul the Ontarah wrote...

Well, I tend to go out of my way to try to use powers and such even if it is not sensible just because it feels more in character. So I dump most skill points into unique combat skills and save junk like first aid for squaddies.

I prioritize unique powers too...I just can't be bothered to use them when things go down in 2 shots  ME2 is better in that respect because it's harder to just stay out in the open and pump things full of lead.

I've tried every class in ME1 but engineer. I found Vanguard (shotgun,) Infiltrator (sniper,) and Adept (powers) to be the most distinctive.

 
I loved Infiltrator in ME2, so I decided to try it in ME1 in retrospect. And I just couldn't get the hang of the snipy in open combat. Sure, it's immensely useful against turrets, or taking out Geth Colossi from distance, but I didn't get any use of it in open combat. Not sure why. I didn't have any problems in ME2. 

My main Warden is a warrior but she is this weird combination of dual-wielder and archer rather than a conventional tank.

I've only played a dual-wielding Warrior so far. In fact, I think Warrior's the most versatile class in that game. Sure, they can't cast magic, but they can tank, or deal damage in 3 very different ways (2-hand, dual-wield, archery). I don't like tanking though, it makes me feel nervous. I'd rather leave it up to Alistair or Shale.

I just couldn't find any interesting way to jazz up a Sentinel without making them feel like a Vanguard or Infiltrator. I guess I'll just have to see what I can do with engineer.

Well, for both Sentinel and Engineer, you could try restricting yourself to using their powers almost exclusively, ie. minimal weapon usage. See how that works out. Once your timers are low enough, you'll be able to use them almost nonstop anyway.

@ solid_falcon: Congrats on that pic, really

[Collider]

My M!Shepard is an engineer. Fun class. I love burning things. My F!Shepard is a Soldier. Got up to the Collector Ship on insanity but had to turn the difficulty down.

[danitiwa]

This might have been discussed before but I love the way Brandon Keener talks. He puts his accents on the first noun in the word. Instead of regular genius he says "gEA-nys"
"REA-lly"

Modifié par danitiwa, 09 août 2010 - 12:52 .

[Nilfalasiel]

danitiwa wrote...

This might have been discussed before but I love the way Brandon Keener talks. He puts his accents on the first noun in the word. Instead of regular genius he says "gEA-nys"
"REA-lly"

Well, both "genius" and "really" are normally accented on the first syllable

If you mean that he emphasizes the accent more, then yes, he does. But he's not putting the accent on a different syllable than where it normally is.

Now, if he were saying "geNIUS" or "realLY", that would be accenting the words differently.

Modifié par Nilfalasiel, 09 août 2010 - 01:37 .

[Sialater]

Ragabul the Ontarah wrote...

Hyrule_Gal wrote...

I found this on youtube ;

Hitting on Garrus after you lock in a romance

So does Garrus say nothing to you after this? Also if hypothetically you broke up with the locked in romance in this instance (I think that means you have that looping convo right before the suicide mission) and then talk to Garrus , does he repeat the reach and flexibility convo? Does he say something new? Or does he say nothing at all still? Just curious.

That's a question for Jane as she is our resident "obscure information getter" but I think she is on a camping trip.  She's the one who captured that vid in fact.   But my guess would be that that ends the conversation.  If you act like you really did mean you wanted to spar when you talk about easing tension, I think it ends the loop and shuts off the romance.  So I think shutting the romance off is possible.  I could probably find this out if you like.  I think I have enough strategic saves in ME2 to do it.

Yes, saying you want to spar at any time shuts off the romance path. 


re:  Keener's accent... you can take the boy out of the South...

Modifié par Sialater, 09 août 2010 - 02:33 .

[danitiwa]

Nilfalasiel wrote...

danitiwa wrote...

This might have been discussed before but I love the way Brandon Keener talks. He puts his accents on the first noun in the word. Instead of regular genius he says "gEA-nys"
"REA-lly"

Well, both "genius" and "really" are normally accented on the first syllable

If you mean that he emphasizes the accent more, then yes, he does. But he's not putting the accent on a different syllable than where it normally is.

Now, if he were saying "geNIUS" or "realLY", that would be accenting the words differently.

Noun in the word... What was I even thinking when I wrote that. I had just gotten up. lmao a noun is a person place or thing you silly ninny Dani. My head wasn't on straight.
I like to think I'm more grammatically well informed than that but that post was admittedly baaad, so let me rephrase.

He EMPHASIZES the first VOWEL (not noun) in the word more than normal people do.

That's closer to what I meant. 

Modifié par danitiwa, 09 août 2010 - 03:24 .

[Alphyn]

Was browsin' on DA today, and I came across this:



Hope you guys like it.

[Sialater]

We do! Thank you!

[Nilfalasiel]

That's a great pic, thanks for sharing!

danitiwa wrote...

Noun in the word... What was I even thinking when I wrote that. I had just gotten up. lmao a noun is a person place or thing you silly ninny Dani. My head wasn't on straight.
I like to think I'm more grammatically well informed than that but that post was admittedly baaad, so let me rephrase.

He EMPHASIZES the first VOWEL (not noun) in the word more than normal people do.

That's closer to what I meant. 

Lol, no worries! And I agree, he does

[Mr Heatsink]

Man so many great arts are here. Shame that few of them are on DA. I got a little folder there of all the best Garrus works I could find. Ok random time. Which song reminds you of Garrus and FShep? For me it's Genesis-Invisible touch. It sorta reminds me of FShep and the song might be Garrus' thoughts. And it hints at the humour and the caring nature of the relationship.  What do you guys think?

[danitiwa]

I got nothing. :|



For some reason I'm seeing the backstreet boys with Garrus' head on each one though.

[Nilfalasiel]

Mr Heatsink wrote...

Man so many great arts are here. Shame that few of them are on DA. I got a little folder there of all the best Garrus works I could find. Ok random time. Which song reminds you of Garrus and FShep? For me it's Genesis-Invisible touch. It sorta reminds me of FShep and the song might be Garrus' thoughts. And it hints at the humour and the caring nature of the relationship.  What do you guys think?

I'm repeating myself, but oh well, lol.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. Works from the point of view of Shep thinking what Omega did to Garrus: losing her, the Sidonis situation, morality confusion.

So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell?
Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?

Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in a war for a lead role in a cage?

How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
Wish you were here

[nitefyre410]

 Some artwork of  Garrus and  FemShep for all you Garrus and Femshep  fans out there.. all found on DA 

[Alphyn]

Garrus is my bro. Deadliest bro around.

From now on, I take Tali and Garrus with me to fight the Human-Reaper; that way I can either save my best friend, or my girlfriend.

Win/Win, really.

[nitefyre410]

 On the topic of music this song strikes  my fancy for Garrus 

Stop Crying You heart out  by Oasis  

and covered by Leona Lewis 

here are links to both versions 

www.youtube.com/watch  - the original  

 www.youtube.com/watch  - the cover 


both are good in my book people are ****ing idiots on  youtube.... there is a differences between a female R&B/pop singers voice and  Male Rock Singers voice --  /rant  


Hold up
Hold on
Don't be scared
You'll never change what's been and gone
May your smile (may your smile)
Shine on (shine on)
Don't be scared (don't be scared)
Your destiny may keep you warm

Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

Get up (get up)
Come on (come on)
Why're you scared? (I'm not scared)
You'll never change what's been and gone

Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Just take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

We're all of us stars
We're fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see us some day
Just take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

Stop crying your heart out (x3)