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[Tolkiens Padawan]

Bogsnot1 wrote...

Tolkiens Padawan wrote...

Will the choice of race have more consequences than how you look and maybe what classes you can choose from?

Will the MP be all about combat or will there be other elements such as multiplayer-hacking of complex systems or dialogue and choices. Like this:
[Dialogue] Instructor: You have to hurry to get to the other side of the mountain, before the bomb is dropped, but if you take the road on the left, you might be able to evacuate a lot of people, while if you take the road on the right, you may still find the artifact we have lost to the enemy. There are enemies on both sides.
Salarian PC: Ok, let's go the left way. We have to help those people.
Krogan PC: Yes, go there. I'll take the other way. More enemies for me to kill then.
[Chat: Salarian PC] Damn, I would have needed your help there, I doubt I will be able to save them all alone.
[Chat: Krogan PC] See you on the other side of the mountain. We mustn't waste time, remember?

Highly unlikely to have this kind of decisions, if it is optional to play with 4, 2 or just 1 player. And I have to admit I'm glad you are not forced to play with 4. ;-) But maybe different kinds of decisions?

You mean will there be enforced RP? By the FSM's noodley appendage, I hope there isnt. Besides, both Wrex and the Polite Krogan have shown that not all Krogans are "Kill kill kill!"

Not sure if you got me right. I was talking about choices. Like, in the same situation as above, you should of course be able to roleplay as a "polite krogan":

Salarian PC: "The artifact is important. We'll go right."
Krogan PC: "Come on, we are here to save people. So I'll go left. Sorry if this means you're alone with the artifact, but I care about the people surviving (and seeing me as the powerful Krogan I am).

...or not to roleplay at all, if you don't like to:

Salarian PC: [rolls a dice, 1-3 is left, he rolls a 2 so clicks the LEFT-decision]
Krogan PC: [rolls a dice, 3, so he joins on going left]

Modifié par Tolkiens Padawan, 13 octobre 2011 - 01:01 .

[Bogsnot1]

In that case, it would come down to the actual map design, and whether they were open like ME1's planets, or linear like ME2's corridors. I wouldnt be surprised if there were various paths that could be taken, with Vanguards rushing through the middle, while an Infiltrator takes the high road to provide "hand of god" cover fire.

[snfonseka]

Nice work OP.

[cedgedc]

Okay I'm at work and don't have time to scan through 13 pages, but I didn't see this question on the initial list, and after watching the multiplayer trailer on youtube, I have 1 concern.

From what Casey Husdon said on the video it seemed to imply that multiplayer was only available to Xbox 360 customers. Is this true or is it also available to PC and PS3?

[PXXL]

I wonder if everyone has to pick a different race? Or could you have a whole team of lets say Krogan?

[bigheadzach]

PXXL wrote...

I wonder if everyone has to pick a different race? Or could you have a whole team of lets say Krogan?

If you did, you would then be required to name the squad "Mean Machine".

[ShinsFortress]

I am one of those players that does not want to see multiplayer in Mass Effect, unless it is a totally seperate game. I have read Chris Priestly's post, and I still don't want it.

Does that mean I won't try ME3? Probably not. But I will surely not buy it at full price at release, and will wait until it goes for a song on Amazon or Play or wherever.

[TobyHasEyes]

Do like that you can name your co-op character

Going to have to look up how to make a Salarian-esque name

Focused and deliberating Salarian Soldier (or shotgun-equipped Infiltrator/Engineer)

Modifié par TobyHasEyes, 13 octobre 2011 - 04:22 .

[Bogsnot1]

cedgedc wrote...
Okay I'm at work and don't have time to scan through 13 pages, but I didn't see this question on the initial list, and after watching the multiplayer trailer on youtube, I have 1 concern. 

From what Casey Husdon said on the video it seemed to imply that multiplayer was only available to Xbox 360 customers. Is this true or is it also available to PC and PS3?

All platforms. I'm a PC player, so I'd be pissed at putting all this effort into maintaining this thread if it were Xbox only. 

ShinsFortress wrote...

I am one of those players that does not want to see multiplayer in Mass Effect, unless it is a totally seperate game. I have read Chris Priestly's post, and I still don't want it.

Does that mean I won't try ME3? Probably not. But I will surely not buy it at full price at release, and will wait until it goes for a song on Amazon or Play or wherever.

For all intents and purposes, it is a totally seperate game. You dont have to play it, you dont get "punished" for not playing it, it just gives you an alternative method of achieving various goals within the SP game. You can even solo the MP side of it if you wish.
Bioware Edmonton developed the SP game, Montreal did the MP side of things.
As a non-MP person myself, Im actually cautiously optimistic about the co-op functionality.

[comrade8472]

Kinect and multiplayer any info
any info at all?

no strong feelings either way...


and  what kind of lobby will there be?

If there is not one I can almost guarantee*

*Verb:
{Provide a formal assurance or promise, esp. that certain conditions shall be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction}

 there will be requests for it to be added...

Modifié par comrade8472, 13 octobre 2011 - 05:09 .

[IronSabbath88]

AwesomeName wrote...

I know this has probably been answered like 50 million times already, but I take it Shepard isn't actually involved in the co-op thing? It's just a random squad elsewhere in the galaxy which can fit into anyone's SP playthrough?

No, Shep is not involved in the co-op mode. You can just use the Assets you earn there towards singleplayer. As far as who you can be, you can be any of 6 races (Human, Turian, Krogan, Asari, Salarian and Drell) and any class in Mass Effect. So basically it's a character you make for yourself.

[Reaper Edge]

IsaacShep wrote...
But it would be ideal to allow people to play co-op missions solo (and maybe even off-line?). It's not only about people who don't like MP. It's also about the fact sooner or later, the MP in ME3 will lose its popularity and if someone will feel like playing the co-op missions in 3-4 years or so, he/she may have BIG problem if there's no one to play with and it is required to have a partner.

Allowing solo play can only be a benefit in so many ways.

This. I've shared my concerns on another topic about not being able to play MP content due to the fact that there's no player available in the future. An offline solo feature, which isn't bounded by factors such as other players or internet connection, is crucial for any player who wants a whole experience . That's the only flaw left that needs fixin'. After this one MP will be bulletproof.

Modifié par Reaper Edge, 13 octobre 2011 - 05:28 .

[bigheadzach]

comrade8472 wrote...

Kinect and multiplayer any info
any info at all?

Regarding Kinect, the E3 demo indicates that all squad commands and personal abilities related to class / biotics can now be issued with voice commands, with the crosshairs specifying the target/destination for the actions that require them. I can tell Liara to move up by looking at a piece of cover and saying "Liara, move up", then point at a spot behind enemy cover and speak "Liara, Singularity", and she does it. This leaves your hands free to maintain control of aiming your weapon and evasive maneuvers.

The voice commands also extend to making decisions on conversations as well.

[IronSabbath88]

bigheadzach wrote...

comrade8472 wrote...

Kinect and multiplayer any info
any info at all?

Regarding Kinect, the E3 demo indicates that all squad commands and personal abilities related to class / biotics can now be issued with voice commands, with the crosshairs specifying the target/destination for the actions that require them. I can tell Liara to move up by looking at a piece of cover and saying "Liara, move up", then point at a spot behind enemy cover and speak "Liara, Singularity", and she does it. This leaves your hands free to maintain control of aiming your weapon and evasive maneuvers.

The voice commands also extend to making decisions on conversations as well.

I'm not a big fan of using it for convos. First off, it seems tacky because that's never actually what Shepard says, it's more of a description of what he/she will say. Second, come on... are people really THAT lazy to not want to move their stick or mouse to a choice? LOL

[DiegoProgMetal]

Will I be able to create my own server in my machine, or will I have to get into very far EA servers with 300+ ms of lag (ping)? The second option happened in the open beta of BF3, even with servers here in Brazil the best ping was 250 ms. Sometimes I was killed even before I saw the enemy...

[TobyHasEyes]

Reaper Edge wrote...

IsaacShep wrote...
But it would be ideal to allow people to play co-op missions solo (and maybe even off-line?). It's not only about people who don't like MP. It's also about the fact sooner or later, the MP in ME3 will lose its popularity and if someone will feel like playing the co-op missions in 3-4 years or so, he/she may have BIG problem if there's no one to play with and it is required to have a partner.

Allowing solo play can only be a benefit in so many ways.

This. I've shared my concerns on another topic about not being able to play MP content due to the fact that there's no player available in the future. An offline solo feature is crucial for any player, who wants a whole experience which isn't bounded by factors such as other players or internet connection. That's the only flaw left that needs fixin'. After this one MP will be bulletproof.

 In the co-op FAQ thread, it is confirmed that you can play the co-op solo.. but that as a consequence it will be difficult

[Reaper Edge]

TobyHasEyes wrote...

Reaper Edge wrote...

IsaacShep wrote...
But it would be ideal to allow people to play co-op missions solo (and maybe even off-line?). It's not only about people who don't like MP. It's also about the fact sooner or later, the MP in ME3 will lose its popularity and if someone will feel like playing the co-op missions in 3-4 years or so, he/she may have BIG problem if there's no one to play with and it is required to have a partner.

Allowing solo play can only be a benefit in so many ways.

This. I've shared my concerns on another topic about not being able to play MP content due to the fact that there's no player available in the future. An offline solo feature is crucial for any player, who wants a whole experience which isn't bounded by factors such as other players or internet connection. That's the only flaw left that needs fixin'. After this one MP will be bulletproof.

 In the co-op FAQ thread, it is confirmed that you can play the co-op solo.. but that as a consequence it will be difficult

Fix'd.

[cedgedc]

Bogsnot1 wrote...

cedgedc wrote...
Okay I'm at work and don't have time to scan through 13 pages, but I didn't see this question on the initial list, and after watching the multiplayer trailer on youtube, I have 1 concern. 

From what Casey Husdon said on the video it seemed to imply that multiplayer was only available to Xbox 360 customers. Is this true or is it also available to PC and PS3?

All platforms. I'm a PC player, so I'd be pissed at putting all this effort into maintaining this thread if it were Xbox only. 

Thanks for the answer Bogs! I was pretty pissed for a moment when watching that video.. He actually says "So if you have an xbox 360, you can ..." yadi yada.. It was concerning.

Glad to hear that's not the case! Nice job with this thread. Good stuff in here.

[Blaze Warlord]

I just want to hear that we can play the co-op offline and as a Quarian

[bigheadzach]

Blaze Warlord wrote...

I just want to hear that we can play the co-op offline and as a Quarian

You'll have to hold your breath on the Quarian, Blaze, because it's not one of the 6 races mentioned in the MP reveal. Though I'm sure there's enough Tali / Kal fans that it's probably planned as an expansion race.

Modifié par bigheadzach, 13 octobre 2011 - 05:56 .

[Bogsnot1]

AwesomeEffect2 wrote...

Will there be any leaderboards?

Its co-op, not competative.