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[AreleX]

I had Thane rocking the Incisor with Drell Marksman and all Sniper upgrades, which adds up to some pretty serious damage. I didn't take him for the damage, though (I'm pretty much destroying everything on my own), that's just an added bonus; it seems to me like the Incisor produces much faster freezes on unshielded targets (I'm pretty sure the ammo effect triggers based on how much damage you do, but I don't really know the mechanics) than Miranda with the Locust/Shuriken/Tempest, and what I need most from my squadmates is assistance in the crowd control department.

Also, I've taken Miranda almost every other time, so I wanted to mix it up a bit. I feel that, while bonus damage is nice, with 5/5 shotgun upgrades, Claymore, and Inferno Ammo, you'll already be one-shotting everything it's possible to. The enemies you can't, however, won't suddenly fall into that category with Miranda's +squad weapon damage, so I think that part is negligible, and you should just take who you like. I'm pretty sure Thane's Warp is just as good, also

I wasn't exaggerating a bit when I said Improved Flashbang is the best power in the game, by the way. Try it, and I guarantee you will have a hard time keeping Kasumi out of your party afterwards. If you don't love it, we just can't be friends any more.



I'm glad people are finding the tutorial video useful. Again, post here if you have questions you'd like covered or explained.

Modifié par AreleX, 12 mars 2011 - 11:45 .

[Stormy-B]

Bourne Endeavor wrote...
 I would think Miranda would be better than Thane in this stage. If only for her squad damage boost and Warp. Any reason you opted for Thane?

I can't speak for the OP of course, but Thane with Incisor (Viper too perhaps) will tear protection from enemies and freeze them much easier than Miranda with any SMG, at all distances. In my experience he also has a shorter cooldown than Miranda on Warp, even though he shouldn't as far as I know.

Modifié par Stormy-B, 13 mars 2011 - 11:23 .

[AreleX]

I'll be recording another video soon. I'm trying to play through Dragon Age 2, and there is this GIGANTIC FRACKIN SPIDER that puts me on the verge of a panic attack when it spawns. I just can't do it, where is my Claymore?



While I'm on the topic, dunno how many of you guys are into Dragon Age, but i'll throw it out for you anyways: here's a vid of me taking the Vanguard into the land of corn elves and pixie dust in a fight with the Ancient Rock Wraith on Nightmare.

Nightmare Vanguard vs the Ancient Rock Wraith

Be on the lookout for me paying the Dantius Towers a visit!

Modifié par AreleX, 14 mars 2011 - 10:57 .

[Malanthor]

Very nice info and videos. So where is your new video?

[AreleX]

I...ahh...definitely have not been playing Dragon Age 2, no sir!

I'll do it! I promise!

[Malanthor]

Hehe, good good, eagerly awaiting it.

[AreleX]

The next entry is finally here! I present to you: Destroying the Dantius Towers!

Hope you all enjoy, and forget about how I said this would be up like 5 years ago.

[Malanthor]

Good stuff, thanks for the vid, quite entertaining. =)

[Kronner]

AreleX wrote...

The next entry is finally here! I present to you: Destroying the Dantius Towers!

Hope you all enjoy, and forget about how I said this would be up like 5 years ago.

Rage personified = Berserker. Nice

Modifié par Kronner, 24 mars 2011 - 02:56 .

[lazuli]

AreleX wrote...

The next entry is finally here! I present to you: Destroying the Dantius Towers!

Hope you all enjoy, and forget about how I said this would be up like 5 years ago.

Fantastic video.  You have proven that the Claymore can be every bit as effective on xbox as it is on PC.  I'll pick it up on my next playthrough.

Gonna miss the Viper though.

[Sailears]

You beasted through that really well!

[jwalker]

AreleX wrote...

The next entry is finally here! I present to you: Destroying the Dantius Towers!

Hope you all enjoy, and forget about how I said this would be up like 5 years ago.

Whoa !! Great vid !!

[Sparrow44]

AreleX wrote...

The next entry is finally here! I present to you: Destroying the Dantius Towers!

Hope you all enjoy, and forget about how I said this would be up like 5 years ago.

Yeah! 360 representing!
classic Vanguard gameplay = never old

Modifié par Sparroww, 24 mars 2011 - 08:02 .

[XCPTNL]

I like the video and Kudos again for pulling the Claymore trick off on the 360. I never destroyed the game on the 360 as much as I do nowadays on PC with mouse and keyboard controls.

[Influ]

Hey, stop with the awesome videos! I'm going to have to start another Vanguard run soon because of these. Again. But seriously, nice job with the video. Especially impressive considering your playing on a console.

[MadCat221]

Sparroww: In your sig quote...

Christina Norman: "Vanguard Charge will definitely be in ME3."

Can I see a citation? I don't doubt it, but I wanna see it.

[Sparrow44]

Indeed

social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/261/index/5613728/3

Scroll down a bit. It's a tweet from the lead gameplay designer of ME2 (and ME3 I'm guessing) about adding and changing stuff with the classes. Although it isn't an official confirmation I'm gonna take her word for it for now.

twitter.com/truffle/status/22159042965151744

I only put it in my sig 'cause Charge is awesome and the thing most looking forward to do in ME3, and that's kicking ass Vanguard style.

[Bourne Endeavor]

Curious, besides Kasumi is is basically married to your Vanguard. Who has stays as a sort of constant in your party when given the option? Miranda and Thane seem to have their uses for Collectors when you are not bombing everything to kingdom come but otherwise I am becoming partial to Zaeed for his Inferno Grenade, albeit blast seem to be less efficient. To be fair that was with my Soldier. I have yet to run him with a Vanguard.

[AreleX]

I'm glad you all enjoyed it!

I'll be around and probably making vids for Arrival, as I'm very much looking forward to introducing the batarian hegemony to the Claymore.

Bourne Endeavor wrote...

Curious, besides Kasumi is is basically married to your Vanguard. Who has stays as a sort of constant in your party when given the option? Miranda and Thane seem to have their uses for Collectors when you are not bombing everything to kingdom come but otherwise I am becoming partial to Zaeed for his Inferno Grenade, albeit blast seem to be less efficient. To be fair that was with my Soldier. I have yet to run him with a Vanguard.

My all-star team would actually be Zaeed and Kasumi (with an assist from Miranda/Thane every once in a while, though sometimes I'll opt for no warp-bombs to challenge myself), because you can have them up to near-full potential literally right after you get out of Freedom's Progress. Concussive Blast/Inferno Blast Grenade are both awesome CC skills, and Kasumi is already well-documented as Our Lord & Savior.

Modifié par AreleX, 25 mars 2011 - 05:00 .

[Bourne Endeavor]

I figured as much and will have to slot Zaeed in. I have discovered a new found admiration for Concussive Shot on my "Team Soldier Dynamo" run. Soldier Shepard, Grunt and Zaeed. Who needs fancy tech and flashy biotics when you can gun down everything? And we all use Mattocks for the "cool" effect, xD. Sort of my way to prove you never actually need to do stripping but I digress.

One video I would recommend is the Collector Ship, in particular the platform scene. This is where I find the Vanguard foil simply because of buggy design with Charge. The game has a large tendency not to Charge properly here, either by performing the animation, yet not placing you in counter quarter range or just not working. Tis would be interesting to see you decimate it.

Modifié par Bourne Endeavor, 25 mars 2011 - 05:05 .

[AreleX]

The Collector Ship ambush with the two Scions? I think I can do that, just for you!

Modifié par AreleX, 25 mars 2011 - 05:09 .

[AreleX]

That was quick.

Berserker Vanguard vs the DCS Platform Ambush

This part can actually be really easy, I'll explain how:

Protips

- Equip your squadmates with their choice armor-damaging weapon.

- The charge trick I'm doing (slide into cover, charge while holding back to exit cover) lets you bypass the bugginess of Charge on Collector Ship/Base platform areas. Essential bonus: It looks awesome.

- Drop the first 3 drones ASAP. When you give Harbinger a chance to control one of them, you're making this section exponentially more difficult.

- After you kill the first 3 drones, start putting heat on the Scion. Have your party target it, and if you put enough solid shots into it, your teammates will drop it on their own. You're also free to use Stasis, but it's already easy enough.

- Get in close and unload on the Scion you can charge. Squadmate powers like Warp and Flashbang will interrupt his AOE attack.

- Hit Harbinger with a Flashbang, then deal with the other drones while it's in effect, leaving him for last.

You should be able to clear this area no problem on a Vanguard now.



For those of you with Dragon Age 2, looking to carry your livewire play over there, check out my DA2 Berserker Vanguard Nightmare guide/vids/thread!

Berserker Vanguard - Mach-5 Massacre

Modifié par AreleX, 25 mars 2011 - 09:08 .

[Kronner]

Nice, solid run, good to know it's possible to Charge during the platform fight effectively (=without the Charge bug) on xbox too!

Modifié par Kronner, 25 mars 2011 - 09:31 .

[Stormy-B]

And all the while the squaddies are like "Hey! Shep, wait up dammit!"

Huh, never heard of that cover/charge trick before, maybe I'm just ignorant, kudos for that anyway!

edit: And as usual, damn nice videos. Good job.

Modifié par Stormy-B, 25 mars 2011 - 11:33 .

[AreleX]

Stormy-B wrote...

And all the while the squaddies are like "Hey! Shep, wait up dammit!"

Huh, never heard of that cover/charge trick before, maybe I'm just ignorant, kudos for that anyway!

edit: And as usual, damn nice videos. Good job.

I don't know, I've never seen it posted about, I just found it as a way to amuse myself, then later discovered it was and alternative to standing out in the open so you can Charge on the platforms.