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[Gumbeaux Jr]

atheelogos wrote...

]Yeah it will burn you out if you not careful. Thats why I try not to get excited until just a few days before the release date. I have to admit that I kinda like not knowing when the DLC is coming. The Firepower pack is a prime example of how this type of DLC should be done IMHO.

By no means do I obsess over it, but I enjoy the information leaks.  I'm fine with the smaller packs just being released.  For full games and bigger DLC packs, I love hearing small details about them before they actually hit.  It probably has something to do with me working at a computer all day.

[Shotgun Keith]

Mozer121 wrote...

After testing this new DLC in action, I must admit that I rather enjoyed it. First of all the Mattock is an amazing and refreshing taste of firepower and accuracy unlike most assault rifles *cough* revenant. The Geth plasma shotgun turns your otherwise useless shotgun-wielding squad members in actual lethal team members with the increased range and power. The M5 Phalanx, while not much different from the Cannifex, does offer much better accuracy if not stopping power as well.

Lastly I have to comment on the weapon sounds. Much better. Actually sound like sophisticated sci-fi weapons without the cheesy, uninspired sounds of the other weapons.

Overall, nice job BioWare. A small DLC pack that doesn't suck for once. 4.5/5

I also heard that M-5 Phalanx from this link http://masseffect.wi...iki/M-5_Phalanx does more damage then the Carnifex about 109.8 BD oppose to the Carnifex 85.4 BD, The Geth Plasma Shotgun is cool but I still prefer the Claymore.

[Vaeliorin]

Sigh...I was tempted to buy this, but seeing as how I can't buy just 160 Bioware points (and would inevitably end up with points that I had no use for) I guess I won't be purchasing it.



Unless perhaps Bioware were to add the option to buy 160 points...(hint, hint)

[atheelogos]

Gumbeaux Jr wrote...

atheelogos wrote...

]Yeah it will burn you out if you not careful. Thats why I try not to get excited until just a few days before the release date. I have to admit that I kinda like not knowing when the DLC is coming. The Firepower pack is a prime example of how this type of DLC should be done IMHO.

By no means do I obsess over it, but I enjoy the information leaks.  I'm fine with the smaller packs just being released.  For full games and bigger DLC packs, I love hearing small details about them before they actually hit.  It probably has something to do with me working at a computer all day.

I feel ya and don't get me wrong I enjoy talking about DLC at length before it comes out, but I don't like doing it unless there is a release date to look forward to. Thats why I'm avoiding this whole Liara thing, for now at least.

[atheelogos]

Vaeliorin wrote...

Sigh...I was tempted to buy this, but seeing as how I can't buy just 160 Bioware points (and would inevitably end up with points that I had no use for) I guess I won't be purchasing it.

Unless perhaps Bioware were to add the option to buy 160 points...(hint, hint)

I don't think Bioware has any control over that. Thats microsoft's domain and trying to get them to change.... well let me stop right there cuz it almost certainly isn't going happen.

Modifié par atheelogos, 03 août 2010 - 11:53 .

[HeavyTankZA]

looks nice, too bad i can't access the page to buy it...

[Kroesis-]

javierabegazo wrote...

Christina Norman just gave a blog post on the virtues of each of the new weapons

Secrets of the Firepower Pack - giantbomb

An interesting read and what she wrote is pretty much how I experienced them. Looking forward to utilising them in the Shadow Broker DLC.

[Freakaz0idx]

Well I guess I gotta dust off my Soldier.

The Mattock is Soldier only right?

[javierabegazo]

Freakaz0idx wrote...

Well I guess I gotta dust off my Soldier.

The Mattock is Soldier only right?

Nope, ANYONE who can use any of the Assault Rifles can use the Mattock

[Kroesis-]

atheelogos wrote...

Vaeliorin wrote...

Sigh...I was tempted to buy this, but seeing as how I can't buy just 160 Bioware points (and would inevitably end up with points that I had no use for) I guess I won't be purchasing it.

Unless perhaps Bioware were to add the option to buy 160 points...(hint, hint)

I don't think Bioware has any control over that. Thats microsoft's domain and trying to get them to change.... well let me stop right there cuz it almost certainly isn't going happen.

I wouldn't think MS has any call over how Bioware sell their own points and in what quantities. I would imagine the only thing MS influences is how much the DLC would cost (in this case 160mp) and EA/Bioware have adopted the same cost per point ratio so that 'prices' would be the same for both Xbox and PC players. I don't see any major reason why EA/Bioware couldn't sell their own points in multiples of 160 unless it has something to do with online purchasing rules
/shrug

[Kroesis-]

Freakaz0idx wrote...

Well I guess I gotta dust off my Soldier.

The Mattock is Soldier only right?

Any class with assault rifle training. For instance my Infiltrator/Soldier hybrid now sports the Mattock look.

[fantasypisces]

The mattock is beastly, it's a small clip size, but my sentinel on NG+ ate everything so fast on Garrus' recruitment mission. The new heavy pistol is alright, not to amazing, haven't tried the shotgun yet as I don't have a class that can use it.



But I am a convert to the mattock. I wanted to start a new sentinel to use the sniper instead of AR, but I dunno now.

[javierabegazo]

fantasypisces wrote...

The mattock is beastly, it's a small clip size, but my sentinel on NG+ ate everything so fast on Garrus' recruitment mission. The new heavy pistol is alright, not to amazing, haven't tried the shotgun yet as I don't have a class that can use it.

But I am a convert to the mattock. I wanted to start a new sentinel to use the sniper instead of AR, but I dunno now.

I HIGHLY recommend you use the Sentinel to get Shotgun Training that way you can use the new shotgun,
It's practically tailored for use with the Sentinel. You can charge while running up to the enemy and because of Tech Armor you wouldn't have to worry about getting him and then unload the lethal shotgun blast that is good up to Mid Range, effectively turning Shepard into a walking armored, lethal Tank

[rabidhanar]

Okay, so we know how much ammo the weapons can fully hold.....How much ammo does 1 clip give you? For my viper, for example 1 clip on the ground gives me between 4-8 shots. That makes it really inefficent.



Also on this Assualt Rifle.....does anyone have the multipliers available for this weapon? As In 1.25x against shields and such....I am looking for a very high armor piercing machine gun to replace a sniper on my Adept.



Thanks for all the info

[Freakaz0idx]

javierabegazo wrote...

Freakaz0idx wrote...

Well I guess I gotta dust off my Soldier.

The Mattock is Soldier only right?

Nope, ANYONE who can use any of the Assault Rifles can use the Mattock

Oh wow! That means my soldier can pick up the Widow to go with the Mattock. This will be very interesting.

Modifié par Freakaz0idx, 04 août 2010 - 12:21 .

[rabidhanar]

Freakaz0idx wrote...

javierabegazo wrote...

Nope, ANYONE who can use any of the Assault Rifles can use the Mattock

Oh wow! That means my soldier can pick up the Widow to go with the Mattock. This will be very interesting.

Great that means headshot galore.....Boom, Boom, Boom.

This weapon sounds great to me, I am glad I just bought a 1600 ms card. This, Kestral, Kasumi, and Liara DLC will probably drain it down to nothing.

[zebedeeLPS]

I just loaded up an old soldier save and ran through the first two-thirds of the final mission (insanity, lvl 30, all upgrades, etc.) to give the Mattock a proper run out, and it just tore through goddamn everything. I've always had an irrational fondness for the Avenger, but I think it just got trumped.

[MrDudley]

Mattock is pretty crazy in the hands of your squad. Garrus and Grunt were soloing some biotics.

[javierabegazo]

Just pasted these together for you guys, Gotta run, off to Ultimate Frisbee

[Shotgun Keith]

javierabegazo wrote...

Just pasted these together for you guys, Gotta run, off to Ultimate Frisbee

I Like how the Katana faces the opposite Direction like it too cool for the other Shotguns lol thanks for posting this  like I said the Phanlanx has a bit more damage then the Carnifex I don't have to much trouble aiming with the  Phanlanx it pairs well with My Vanguard class especially when I run out of Shotgun ammo for my Claymore on the Higher Diffulculties  though it doesn't happen often even without the Ammo Upgrade. 

[Thompson family]

FIELD TRIAL

M-5 Phalanx Heavy Pistol

Mission: Thane Recruitment

Difficulty: Insanity

Shepard used: Level 23 soldier.

Ammo used: Warp L3, Incendiary L3, Disruptor L3

Tester: A 51-year old man who’s not known for his eye-hand coordination or fine motor skills. I’m also no fan of the heavy pistol, preferring the Revenat LMG and sniper rifles.

Practice or familiarization before test: None

Relevant upgrades and equipment: HP 4/5, HP Critical, visor for +10 percent headshot damage.



By the time my Shepard entered the second room in this mission, he was making headshots at ranges and against targets moving laterally that would have been a challenge with a sniper rifle.



The combination of Adrenaline Rush (L3) and the laser dot is deadly. Very precise adjustments are quite possible. (Disclaimer: Having PC rig with a high resolution and a properly weighted gamer mouse almost certainly helped. Will supply specs if requested)



WILL TAKE QUESTIONS.



Limited ammo? Not a problem. Precise placement more than makes up for it. Armor-stripping headshots on FERIS mechs were easily made before they were even in range to fire themselves. As soon as mercs behind cover began to stand up, I hit AR and got them right between the eyes before they could even fire their weapons.



For test purposes, I placed squadmates under cover and far out of the way, and cleared rooms on my own.



BOTTOM LINE: Experienced pistol players can get good results without the laser dot, but people who haven't used pistols as much will definitely want to try this out.



Results could vary. Effect of screen picture resolution and of the controller used (Xbox vs. mouse vs. good quality gamer mouse) needs further testing.

[hooahguy]

Do squaddies ever run out of ammo? If not, Id definitely give them the Mattox!

[Thompson family]

hooahguy wrote...

Do squaddies ever run out of ammo? If not, Id definitely give them the Mattox!

Apparently they do not run out of ammo. I went with Jacob and Jack, though, to see if the new Geth shotgun was any good for them. Yes, it was.

Modifié par Thompson family, 04 août 2010 - 02:47 .

[Spartas Husky]

am I drunk or Bioware learned nothing from the Vindicator since ME2 came out. Just got back from work... 64??? ammo....is just one hit after another today...



lol damn you Bioware ME team.... damn you.



Watching my neighbor using em.



Great job on the Pistol, feels awesome.



Shotgun charging up??.....close range weapon that needs charging for max effect....... just................still kool though.

[MarchWaltz]

I doubt it, but to your squad mates use the charge up?