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[Major Swift]

Lestatman wrote...

Am I the only one who couldn't care less about Aria or Omega. She plays a small part in ME2 and that's it. I actually skipped most of her dialogue in 3. So I'm trying to think why would I want to take Omega back for her unless there's something within Omega that can help with the war with the Reapers.

no, i could care less about taking Omega back as there doesn't seem to be a point other than doing Aria a favor

[BigglesFlysAgain]

Atrocity wrote...


It hurts only when I laugh.
I really do hope the EC won't fall flat on its arse, since I am so forgiving in other regards... If the EC makes our EMS actually matter, I'll work triple shift to get just the right amount, even if it includes DLC grinding.


....I hope they won't make the mistake of making non-free DLCs a requirement for 'happy' ending (if there will be a happy ending)...

Hmmm, well I am assuming that getting the requirements for the breathing teaser would be what you needed for a "happy ending", but I assume DLC would allow you to get this without multiplayer, I doubt they would make a better ending than that... I am already concerned they have taken the message that we want a happy ending (which we all do at heart) and ignored the other problems... "so they want a happy ending? Ok we will give them one... Art team sketch me some concept rainbow unicorns, animation, get to work on that confetii..."

[Simocrates]

Atrocity wrote...

Zanza86 wrote...

Wonder how many times people have to be reminded that the ending isn't changing, it is just receiving more cinematics. All this pointless demanding and retaking did was delay the release of real content that we could play. Instead BioWare is now making cinematics their priority and we know you lot will complain about them as well because it doesn't explain the story of "your Sheperd" the way you want it to.

And how many times people need to be reminded that we do not know for sure yet?

The same amount of times BioWare has said they aren't changing the ending, only giving clarification?

[Major Swift]

evisneffo wrote...

Major Swift wrote...

wait, when did they add a golden colored one!? but yeah, can't miss out on the ability to jump into a beam for no reason because thats exactly what we all were working for/putting the effort and time in for

I'm sorry, but you must pay to see this ending. It's a shower of golden coins into the pockets of BW HQ as you bow to the will of the epilogue text and buy DLC.

well if its a good ending included...... *throws golden coins at them*

[Tonymac]

I really fail to see a point in any DLC, given the fact that Shep is as dead as fried chicken. None of their DLC will change the ending will it? Whats the point in a DLC after I am dead? It will be hard for me to participate.

So if they make the DLC happen in the storyline before the ending - it will still be the same outcome. Death, and a horrible one - with the galaxy in ruin, all while Joker flies off with my woman and gets to ball her out every night.

[Goodwood]

Major Swift wrote...

Lestatman wrote...

Am I the only one who couldn't care less about Aria or Omega. She plays a small part in ME2 and that's it. I actually skipped most of her dialogue in 3. So I'm trying to think why would I want to take Omega back for her unless there's something within Omega that can help with the war with the Reapers.

no, i could care less about taking Omega back as there doesn't seem to be a point other than doing Aria a favor

I have to agree with the above posters; there better be some sort of epicly-cool space gun hidden in that hanging superstructure on that station, which uses all those stabilization thingies as some sort of aiming mechanism. Aria's character never really struck me as that vital, and I can't imagine how they managed to get Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity from The Matrix) to play her.

Oh yes, and I need hardly remind you that in the confines of a space station, even one as big as Omega, sniping is useless (or rather, it would be in any realisitc sense). Infiltration and close combat is the only way to do it; a full-on assault would wreck half the station and depressurize countless outer compartments.

[BigglesFlysAgain]

Zanza86 wrote...



The same amount of times BioWare has said they aren't changing the ending, only giving clarification?

Well given that they have never cared to explain what each ending really means, clarifying them could mean anything as long as they in some way preserve the original three choices they are not changing the endings, showing the consequences to be less severe than people have taken at face value easily fits this. Its pretty much a given at this point that destroy would be the best choice if you want shepard to see his squad again, but that may mean the Galaxy is in a worse shape than it would be with the other choices...

Modifié par BigglesFlysAgain, 04 mai 2012 - 01:32 .

[Major Swift]

BigglesFlysAgain wrote...

Hmmm, well I am assuming that getting the requirements for the breathing teaser would be what you needed for a "happy ending", but I assume DLC would allow you to get this without multiplayer, I doubt they would make a better ending than that... I am already concerned they have taken the message that we want a happy ending (which we all do at heart) and ignored the other problems... "so they want a happy ending? Ok we will give them one... Art team sketch me some concept rainbow unicorns, animation, get to work on that confetii..."

*is guilty of wanting this* haha, i think its just because at this point they only want to clarify the ending so better make the best of the situation though i doubt they would ignore the other problems, that would only hurt them

Modifié par Major Swift, 04 mai 2012 - 01:23 .

[Major Swift]

BigglesFlysAgain wrote...

Well given that they have never cared to explain what each ending really means, clarifying them could mean anything as long as they in some way preserve the original three choices they are not chaning the endings, showing the consequences to be less severe than people have taken at face value easily fits this. Its pretty much a given at this point that destroy would be the best choice if you want shepard to see his squad again, but that may mean the Galaxy is in a worse shape than it would be with the other choices...

*is sad to admit he doesn't care about the galaxy at this point* but more seriously yeah i figure thats how red will end up going, chance to see squad again at the price of galaxy in worse shape (I care about the galaxies fate btw, just to be clear haha)  green would do this too though correct? control is the only one relays remain intact

Modifié par Major Swift, 04 mai 2012 - 01:29 .

[Simocrates]

It will probably be a cinematic explaining why your squad mates high-tailed it out of there on the Normandy leaving you behind. Much better priority than getting new story-based missions or companions for sure!

[BigglesFlysAgain]

Major Swift wrote...


*is sad to admit he doesn't care about the galaxy at this point* but more seriously yeah i figure thats how red will end up going, chance to see squad again at the price of galaxy in worse shape (I care about the galaxies fate btw, just to be clear haha)  green would do this too though correct? control is the only one relays remain intact

Well I assume everyone being isolated in synthesis would matter less becuse they can just suck on a car battery for nourishment... right?

[-PG-Skyre]

@Zanza86, you seem to be of the opinion that your enjoyment is the only one that matters. Many here are impatient, and I fear they will start snapping at the slightest possibility of aggressive behavior towards them, but we have said from the start that we did not want CHANGE, but ADDITIONS.

We wanted both parties to be able to enjoy the game. You're implying that only you should and that no one else matters...either you chose your words poorly, or you are attempting to start a fight with the people in this thread.

That being said, remember to keep it civil please (to everyone). Remember, we moderate ourselves so that 1) we don't cause any unnecessary problems for BioWare staff and 2) because we are guests on this forum.

On a personal note, I seriously don't get why people on either side of the argument seem to think that their enjoyment is all that matters. Basic morals and a sense of understanding should prevail, but apparently it doesn't with some people...furthermore, they pretty much had additional content in the works for the end from the start (perhaps they didn't have the time to get it all finished for release, who knows). So saying they ditched content for others, just to appease us is both childish and remarkably pointless.

[BigglesFlysAgain]

Zanza86 wrote...

It will probably be a cinematic explaining why your squad mates high-tailed it out of there on the Normandy leaving you behind. Much better priority than getting new story-based missions or companions for sure!

Yes they HAVE to explain that, even if its just one line of diologue over the radio... I assume we will get new DLC soon after the EC comes out, given that they have finished some of it and are waiting till the EC comes out before putting it out so it does not create more misplaced anger.

I can understand your frustration that you feel everyone elses dissapointment in the ending is holding back content you would like to play, but I am sure they will get back to their original schedule soon after the EC, and all this might even make them try harder on the DLC packs they are working on, you never know

[Phoenix NL]

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-PG-Skyre wrote...

@Zanza86, you seem to be of the opinion that your enjoyment is the only one that matters. Many here are impatient, and I fear they will start snapping at the slightest possibility of aggressive behavior towards them, but we have said from the start that we did not want CHANGE, but ADDITIONS.
*snip*

good thing i read this first lol  im usually pretty patient/tolerant of practically anything but this whole thing has me at exactly at what i bolded here haha

[Simocrates]

Sorry PG but you pulled that enjoyment line out of no where. Why should everyone be deprived of actual playable content such as missions and new companions so that a vocal few can get a few extra seconds of watching Joker fly away?

[Phoenix NL]

-PG-Skyre wrote...

We wanted both parties to be able to enjoy the game. You're implying that only you should and that no one else matters...either you chose your words poorly, or you are attempting to start a fight with the people in this thread.

That being said, remember to keep it civil please (to everyone). Remember, we moderate ourselves so that 1) we don't cause any unnecessary problems for BioWare staff and 2) because we are guests on this forum.

On a personal note, I seriously don't get why people on either side of the argument seem to think that their enjoyment is all that matters. Basic morals and a sense of understanding should prevail, but apparently it doesn't with some people...furthermore, they pretty much had additional content in the works for the end from the start (perhaps they didn't have the time to get it all finished for release, who knows). So saying they ditched content for others, just to appease us is both childish and remarkably pointless.

Quite right Skyre.

[-PG-Skyre]

Major Swift wrote...

good thing i read this first lol  im usually pretty patient/tolerant of practically anything but this whole thing has me at exactly at what i bolded here haha

I was at that stage, then I stopped caring about what argumentative people said here. They seem to pop up every week to rile us up, but it isn't worth the trouble.

I am happy people like Zanza86 do enjoy the ending, and I am sure they will enjoy the extra DLC that will come soon enough, which, I would point out, they have told everyone several times will NOT be effected by them doing the EC, so they will still be doing the same anount of DLC outside of that. That being said, why can't we enjoy the game too*?


"Too" - Meaning, both sides get to enjoy it. Rather than one or the other.

[evisneffo]

Zanza86 wrote...

Wonder how many times people have to be reminded that the ending isn't changing, it is just receiving more cinematics. All this pointless demanding and retaking did was delay the release of real content that we could play. Instead BioWare is now making cinematics their priority and we know you lot will complain about them as well because it doesn't explain the story of "your Sheperd" the way you want it to.

Hey, at least you know you'll get your playable content and can continue to be happy further down the track. Supposing Extended Cinematics Galore were never on the menu previously, the "you lot" could look forward to continuing to be disappointed indefinitely. As long as you aren't moving to Antarctica before the content releases, have patience and as Skyre's posted while I've been trying to think how to say this, try to appreciate that other people would like the chance to enjoy the game too.

As for complaining about the cinematics, well, you have the reason in your first sentence. You might as well ask why people want a new ending.

Also:

Zanza86 wrote...

It will probably be a cinematic explaining why your squad mates high-tailed it out of there on the Normandy leaving you behind. Much better priority than getting new story-based missions or companions for sure!

I don't know why this prospect is so disappointing to you. Sounds like something they could nut out in a week. The sooner they can go on to deal with the real priority customers. Right?

Modifié par evisneffo, 04 mai 2012 - 01:44 .

[Phoenix NL]

Zanza86 wrote...

Sorry PG but you pulled that enjoyment line out of no where. Why should everyone be deprived of actual playable content such as missions and new companions so that a vocal few can get a few extra seconds of watching Joker fly away?

Hello Zanza, thank you for taking the time to give your opinion. It is always refreshing to get other points of view. For the moment we do not know exactly what the EC dlc will contain. We have been told that it will be more than simply cinematics and extra gameplay has not been ruled out. I appreciate that you may not see the need for more clarity with regards to the endings but there are many who do. If we could please try to remain civil in our discussions and avoid statements which seem overly provocative. Thank you.

[Goodwood]

Some levity is in order, I think:

Her space hamster had been looking peaky for days. When she could no longer rouse him, Commander Shepard brought her very limp pet to a veterinary surgeon on the Citadel. As she laid it on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the rodent's chest.

After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry. Your hamster, Biggles, has passed away."

The distressed commander wailed. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am sure. Your hamster is dead," replied the vet.

"How can you be so sure?" Shepard protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something!"

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As Shepard looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the hamster from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.

The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room. A few minutes later he returned with a silver tabby. The feline jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the rodent from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.

The vet looked at the commander and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead hamster."

The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few holographic keys and produced a bill, which he sent to Shepard's omni-tool. The commander, still in shock, examined the bill. "One hundred and fifty credits?!" she cried, "Just to tell me my hamster is dead!"

The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been twenty credits, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it's now a hundred and fifty."

*insert your own interrupt*

Modifié par Goodwood, 04 mai 2012 - 01:47 .

[-PG-Skyre]

Zanza86 wrote...

Sorry PG but you pulled that enjoyment line out of no where. Why should everyone be deprived of actual playable content such as missions and new companions so that a vocal few can get a few extra seconds of watching Joker fly away?

Perhaps your words came across in a mannner you did not expect.

That being said, email customer support, they will tell you the same as they have told many others. EC content will be done on top of extra DLC they were already going to do. So you will still get your DLC. Look at it this way though, at least you get to enjoy the game as is, something of which many fans can't. Be lucky for the small mercies, sometimes they are rather meaningful

[Simocrates]

-PG-Skyre wrote...

Major Swift wrote...

good thing i read this first lol  im usually pretty patient/tolerant of practically anything but this whole thing has me at exactly at what i bolded here haha

I was at that stage, then I stopped caring about what argumentative people said here. They seem to pop up every week to rile us up, but it isn't worth the trouble.

I am happy people like Zanza86 do enjoy the ending, and I am sure they will enjoy the extra DLC that will come soon enough, which, I would point out, they have told everyone several times will NOT be effected by them doing the EC, so they will still be doing the same anount of DLC outside of that. That being said, why can't we enjoy the game too*?


"Too" - Meaning, both sides get to enjoy it. Rather than one or the other.

Who said I enjoyed the ending? I would just prefer to have a reason to replay me3 seeing though I got the ultimate mega super fun time greatest of the titans endings that you could get the first time round.

[Major Swift]

Zanza86 wrote...

Sorry PG but you pulled that enjoyment line out of no where. Why should everyone be deprived of actual playable content such as missions and new companions so that a vocal few can get a few extra seconds of watching Joker fly away?

the thing is your not being deprived of it, its being worked on and some of it will either hit before or after EC as there is still that DLC thing that got the Q/A signoff that no one knows what it is, and i'd think everyone could appreciate the EC in some way or another, its going to be more than some cinematics as that would ****** everyone off (sidenote- i doubt there will be a new companion, think Javik is it this time around)

[evisneffo]

Tonymac wrote...

I really fail to see a point in any DLC, given the fact that Shep is as dead as fried chicken. None of their DLC will change the ending will it? Whats the point in a DLC after I am dead? It will be hard for me to participate.

So if they make the DLC happen in the storyline before the ending - it will still be the same outcome. Death, and a horrible one - with the galaxy in ruin, all while Joker flies off with my woman and gets to ball her out every night.

Yep. You're definitely not alone in this opinion.