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[Melra]

Oh, that would be awesome. Frisbee disk!

[Inquisitor Recon]

lol. I intend on doing some co-op, but I don't want to see SP content cut thanks to a lack of disc space.

[Gongon11]

So every preview so far for co-op all say the same thing. ITS BORING and not needed. Take a hint bioware and ea, not every game needs a multiplayer component

[stonbw1]

Gongon, I just read the Editors report on IGN on MP and that's pretty much sums up their opinions. Notwithstanding, one thing that scared me was their suggestion that MP would be used to collect resources to be used in the SP campaign, in lieu of scanning and Mako-ing. That would be horrible for those of us that don't have internet.

[StowyMcStowstow]

stonbw1 wrote...

Gongon, I just read the Editors report on IGN on MP and that's pretty much sums up their opinions. Notwithstanding, one thing that scared me was their suggestion that MP would be used to collect resources to be used in the SP campaign, in lieu of scanning and Mako-ing. That would be horrible for those of us that don't have internet.

Who says you need internet? Hopefully if they have local co-op then you can just play with a friend.

Which brings me to ask the question: WIll there be local/couch co-op? Because if there ins't, I won't be playing the co-op, because I would then have no reason to. Why would I want to play with random people when I can play with my friend on one console?

To Bioware: Don't be DICE. Don't make terrible, terrible design choices that instantly turn off players from half of the game. Like not including any sort of local/couch co-op. 

[Thompson family]

No split screen, according to Kotaku.

[stonbw1]

I agree, local co-op would be nice, I just highly doubt it. Everything has said MP is available through XBOX live, PSN, etc.., That exclusivity would suggest no local co-op. Also, FABLE 3 has local co-op with no split screen. It doesn't operate well, but the concept is great, in my opinion.

[Bogsnot1]

stonbw1 wrote...
Gongon, I just read the Editors report on IGN on MP and that's pretty much sums up their opinions. Notwithstanding, one thing that scared me was their suggestion that MP would be used to collect resources to be used in the SP campaign, in lieu of scanning and Mako-ing. That would be horrible for those of us that don't have internet.

Just goes to show that you truly cannot spell ignorant without IGN.
I cant believe people are completely ignoring that it is an ALTERNATIVE method of getting the same level of galactic readiness. Other, more knowledgeable websites have already confirmed that the resources you will be acquiring, are in the form of weapons and troops, similar to what you did in DA:O.

Seriously, spend as much time reading the official FAQ as you do reading the crap that IGN pumps out, and you will stop worrying.

[SafetyShattered]

Is there the option to use bots if we don't want to play online?

[Homebound]

will all this multiplayer angst be used as in-game currency or turned in for some sort of medal?

[StowyMcStowstow]

Shadowfang12 wrote...

Is there the option to use bots if we don't want to play online?

This. Actually, if there's no Splitscreen, then I probably won't ever play the multiplayer, but it would be fairly interesting to see what the bots are like if there are. There probably won't be, because EA and co. can't make a game splitscreen if their lives depended on it.

[Leonia]

Not sure if this has been asked yet and I am quite a co-op noob (but an MMO veteran so I imagine there are some similarities..) but here goes:

Will there be some sort of voice-chat system or will players be forced to utilise third-party programs like Ventrilo/Team Speak to communicate effectively with their team-mates?

I really don't want to be forced to type in the middle of combat.

[TobyHasEyes]

I believe it has been said somewhere that the difficulty scales depending on how many people are on the team.. so will it be scaled right down playing the co-op missions solo? They have made a point of saying they will be hard to do solo, but to what extent will the scaling make it viable?

[Leonia]

So.. why has this rather informative thread been de-stickied/buried a few pages back?

[Shepard the Leper]

TobyHasEyes wrote...

I believe it has been said somewhere that the difficulty scales depending on how many people are on the team.. so will it be scaled right down playing the co-op missions solo? They have made a point of saying they will be hard to do solo, but to what extent will the scaling make it viable?

Good question!

I hope the player has some control over the difficulty settings (when playing solo). It would be pretty bad when Arrival would automatically scaled down difficulty from Insanity to Normal (or something) because Shepard has to fight on his/her own. I think it can be quite cool to try and beat a couple waves by yourself without gimping difficulty - dying isn't a bad thing (in games of course

[packardbell]

Awesome. Bought BF3 the other day, looking forward to this demo.

[OurSacrifice]

Bogsnot1 wrote...

Q) Will Origin be required for PC owners to install and/or run the game, either SP or Co-op? IsaacShep
A) According to the ME3 EULA on Amazon, yes, it is required for installation. Link (PDF) Found by N0-Future
Note: I am currently investigating, and testing, legal methods which would render Origin's snooping behaviour null and void. So far, virtual machines require too much in hardware terms (and have their own limitations), so sandboxing the application is the next thing to try.

Origin required = no sale for me.

Oh well.

Take care Bioware, enjoyed your games while they lasted - but after DA2 being a complete mess and EA forcing Origin on PC gamers I just can't be bothered with your sellout mindset anymore.

Chris - you've been an interesting community rep all these years.  A bit of a zealot at times and completely unammusing for the most part.

*To the Dr.'s that sold out to EA.  Shame on you both.  You sold out for nothing more than a couple of extra bucks and lost all ability for your company to remain competitively creative.  EA wanted you for SWTOR - nothing more, because they think that game will be a cash cow of milking potential.

*To Mike Laidlaw - thank you for ruining the Dragon Age franchise in one massive rushed sellout swoop.  It's good to know that there are still people as dense as you in the industry thinking you have better ideas than your predecessors even after your experimentation fails, you still defend it to the death.

[Bogsnot1]

leonia42 wrote...

So.. why has this rather informative thread been de-stickied/buried a few pages back?

Good question. Either an official thread has popped up to answer all the questions,
or
The people who have derailed the thread from being a FAQ, and decided it was to be a general "I hate Origin/MP" rant thread.

Or it could be because I dont have as much free time as I used to, and not keeping it up to date with the 500001 miniscule drabs of information being released by the 500001 different sources.

[durdensbuddy]

bumping this because it's a damn sight more informative than the" official" FAQ. Not a fan of that link to the questions that are rarely asked page that ignores all of the questions bogsnot has collected.

[N0-Future]

leonia42 wrote...

So.. why has this rather informative thread been de-stickied/buried a few pages back?

Been wondering the same thing mate...

[Night Wraith]

Thanks for all the info.

[Bogsnot1]

Bumping, as many of these questions are reappearing on the forums.

[Bogsnot1]

Bogsnot1 wrote...

Bumping, as many of these questions are reappearing on the forums.

And again. Either a re-sticky, or some real answers would be nice.

[Izhalezan]

We need more glue.

[Major Tao]

Multi-Player Origin Stories

I'm wondering if the Multi-Player Characters will have a choice of origin stories - similar to what we had for Commander Shepard: Spacer, Earth-born, Colonist ), and psyche profile:  ( war hero, sole survivor, ruthless ) - or something comparable.    The notes to date on Bioware's Official MP page are fairly brief and just mention that there will be "a satisfying story experience." 

Part of that experience could be to provide a background and connection to places in the Mass Effect Universe. This would give the MP Characters more depth and prevent them from feeling like blank slates that appear out of the blue. 


Here are some sample ideas just for place of origin and career background...


Species                 Place of Origin                                             Possible  Career Background                      


Krogan:     Tuchanka  -  Krogan Colony World                      Mercenary      -   Private Security   -   Clan Role
   



Drell:      Hanar planet Kahje - Rakhana scavenger             Corporate Security  -  Merc  -  Hanar Special Services  




Asari:   Illium  - Thessia  -  Asari Colony World - Citadel            Huntress   -    Merc   -   Corporate Security  - C-Sec



Salarian:     Sur'Kesh  -  Salarian Colony World                 Regular Army  / Navy  -  Merc  -  Private Security - C-Sec




Human:      Earth - Human Colony World                      Alliance Military  -  Mercenary -  Corsair  - Corporate Security




Turian:        Palaven -  Turian Colony World                   Turian Military  - C-sec  -  Mercenary  - Corporate Security       


Quarian:    Migrant Fleet  -  Outcast   - on Pilgrimage          Fleet security -  Quarian Volunteer Corps             




Geth:           Geth Collective                                                         Special Assignment Unit




Volus:         Irune - Volus Colony World  - Citadel            Homeworld Defense Force  -  Volus Volunteer Corps   



Batarian:    Khar'shan  - Batarian Colony World - Omega       Merc   -  Hegemonic Forces  -   Irregular Volunteer




Hanar:         Kahje - Hanar Colony World  - Trident                         Self-Defense Forces  -  Security  Services -   
                                                                                                                    Warrior-Knight of the Enkindlers ? 


Having psyche profile choices adds extra dimension too,  - I'll consider that another time.

Modifié par Major_Tao_Tau, 14 novembre 2011 - 11:32 .