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[Fulgrim88]

WQFNHJNHNFNFNFBFNFN wrote...

Uhhhhh... tasering? I think your imagination is running a bit wild.

Big time.

@OP: The way I see it, they'll simply aim to frustrate us, trying to make us mad and force us to act on it.

I can see a lot of the event going the way you described it (definitely without the guards and tasers though..seriously, wtf) but they would make a lot of PR speak, a lot of honeymouthing their fans, a lot of cheerful ignorance, so that when they finally allow fans to speak up, they will sound whiny and childish - why else would they complain so fervently about the "awesome" game we were just shown?

They'll try to sway the public opinion of the crowd at large (most of which don't feel so strongly about ME). And given all the tools in their shed ("Official" ratings, Videos, PR, Sales figures, Prestige) chances are they'll succeed.

I'm afraid it's really all about wether Bioware still wants our loyalty. Wether they still take pride in their games, not just in their sales.
But part of me fears that these days are gone

Modifié par Fulgrim88, 29 mars 2012 - 08:42 .

[Al Fifino]

Rohirrim wrote...

April 6 is my birthday. A positive announcement would be a nice present.

Same here.

But really: I don't think that BW is as stupid as some seem to think they are. I guess they will announce some DLC which is already in development - perhaps even already finished - which will give the endings some closure and not only a lot of speculation. Also probably some multiplayer DLC. I don't think they will change the endings, too much work and not enough time to calm all the raging fans. They need something ASAP.

Worst case scenario: closure / ending DLC not mentioned, only MP DLC, and no questions allowed. But as I said, I don't think they'll do that.

[MrGone]

Realistic Worst Case Scenario:

BioWare reps start "Clarifying" by explaining exactly one thing: the Relay explosions didn't kill everybody, and some random scientist no one ever heard of has a solution to the transportation problem as they try to extricate themselves from the issue of never being able to make sequels in thi franchise.

Which they're going to do, as they've "listened to the feedback" and what they heard is that we just MORE! So they're making MAss Effect 3: Special Edition - coming out Dec. 2012. It promises to solve all of our problems, let us have new squadmembers and missions.

BUT . . . we have to buy another full priced copy of the same game we already did! And they see no problem with MP affecting SP. And that it won't "change" the endings, it will just "clarify them some more" by giving each a genuinely unique animation sequence.

Oh, and Javik was free in this edition, so if you bought him, you just wasted 10 bucks! But don't worry, there's NEW Day one DLC that they're already planning: Miranda can join your squad! Only after the mission on Sanctuary, due to the nature o fthe plot naturally, but still, she's a squaddie again! And

They then proceed to announce the next game in the series and it's Mass Shift, thus proving that leak correct and that their previous denials were again lies.

UNRealistic Scenario

Casey Hudson takes the floor, looking sweaty and disheveled in a wrinkled, unwashed suit and gives the following speech:

"Huh? So you whiny brats were pissed? Pissed that all your 'friends' 'died' when the ending I wrote killed them? That there wasn't enough 'closure' for you? That it was full of 'plot holes'? Well guess what? LIFE is full of plot holes. LIFE is full of meaningless, useless death. That's the way things go, when you go up against the Reapers. Which is what this has been all about."

*everyone looks at him, confused*

"What You think I didnt do this on purpose? I wanted you to be prepared! Look at what year it is! 2012! It's the end of the mother******* WORLD! And do you know what's causing it? The Reapers! They're coming! I've seen them! This was all my way of getting that to you! So you'd know! Why do you think the mayan calander ends in harvest season? The 'Reaping'? Huh? They knew! They did! You can't deny it!"

*he points to a scared member of the audience, who wets himself*

"Don't try to deny it! You can't! And now you know what I know! That come this December . . . we're all dead! Unless we can fight back! Unless we can build a crucible of our very own . . . but wait! We Can't! But you know what we can do? We can all end it now! I know . . . i know . . . coward's way out. But is it? I mean, if its noble for The Illusive Man and Saren, it's noble for us right? Don't worry I provided everything. Just look under your chairs! There's a small bottle of water taped to the bottom of each . . ."

*which is when other BioWare staff whisper to each other and two large men start moving toward Casey*

" . . . yeah, that's right. Just reach under . . . grab the bottle . . . twist off the cap. It's so easy. Watch! I'll even do it first!"

*he produces a bottle of water from his coat pocket and unscrews it*

"Don't worry. It's better this way. You don't want the Reapers to turn you into liquefied pain, now do you? LEt's just do this together, on three! One . . . two . . ."

*Which is when the large men grab him, dragging him off stage, screaming that "The Reapers are coming! I warned you all! You'll see!" as another BioWare rep takes the podium.

"Uh. Sorry about that folks. Mr. Hudson hasn't really been . . . feeling well since sometime last September. We really don't want to divulge why, but well . . .  yeah. We thought he was just getting a bit excentric  at first and left him alone. Looks like we probably should have stepped in sooner! Oops! Uh, well , we're going to make sure he get;s the help he deserves now. You can be rest asssured of that! Yessir!"

*Rep goes to leave, thinks about it, and comes back*

"Just in case he wasn't you know . . . totally bluffing. If there is a water bottle underneath your seat. . .  don't drink it."

*Solitary voice from the back of the room*

"Aww . . .  crap!"

[subi211]

There's a song all the attendees need to learn:

Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me
A-B-C, easy as
1-2-3, or simple as
Do-re-mi, A-B-C, 1-2-3,
Baby, you and me.

[Calamity]

I haven't lost all hope yet, although I am pessimistic regarding what they will do.

[EllOneillE]

Greed1914 wrote...

The Angry One wrote...

They announce some condescending "clarification" DLC that explains to us just why we're too stupid to understand the endings. Which we have to pay for.
Then they go on about their multiplayer DLC then announce Dragon Age III as a rail shooter with a set male character.

I'm truly dreading that it really will be just something that tells why we should think it's good when it isn't.  Or certain things will be filled in with the quickest thing possible that doesn't really help, like somehow the Normandy will be shown picking up the squad while still having enough time to get to a relay before things get colorful. 

Actually, what would be worse is that the 'explantion" isn't even used in the game in any sense.  We just get a written out message stickied in the forum.

It is going to be this. That and stuff about how the relay explosions were so magical that nobody was injured and that the stranded fleet would come up with an alternative to the relays pretty quickly.

They are going to leave The StarChild as he is or even give him more dialogue as if we had been too dumb to understand his stupid stupid stupid ideas the first time around.
They won't accept that The StarChild is the worst character in the story and that he alone turned the Reapers into goons for a stupid plan and robbed Shepard of his popular "There is always a better option" personality.

[Deschi]

OP, it is a gamer convention not a dark medival trial run by the inquisition. Of course they will promote their product as being something good, but with all that feedback they got, they will be honest enough and admitt that they have to give somethign back and make their game really awesome INCLUDING the end.

Modifié par Deschi, 29 mars 2012 - 09:39 .

[QuarianHIV]

subi211 wrote...

There's a song all the attendees need to learn:

Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me
A-B-C, easy as
1-2-3, or simple as
Do-re-mi, A-B-C, 1-2-3,
Baby, you and me.

Instead of do-re-mi it should be red-blue-green.

[weltraumhamster89]

The Angry One wrote...

They announce some condescending "clarification" DLC that explains to us just why we're too stupid to understand the endings. Which we have to pay for.
Then they go on about their multiplayer DLC then announce Dragon Age III as a rail shooter with a set male character.

This is my worst case scenario and how I think it will be like, more or less.
I really need a new gaming company I can trust - didn't like Witcher 1 though, maybe Witcher 2 is better? Or Baldur's Gate 2 when it comes out as enhanced edition soon. Or I don't know--- knitting?

[subi211]

QuarianHIV wrote...

subi211 wrote...

There's a song all the attendees need to learn:

Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me
A-B-C, easy as
1-2-3, or simple as
Do-re-mi, A-B-C, 1-2-3,
Baby, you and me.

Instead of do-re-mi it should be red-blue-green.

Very true.  I was going to suggest a name that aliterates with "Baby" too, but that might get me in trouble.  

[agathokakological]

Worst case, Casey Hudson to suck an egg. I honestly believe they're going to address the ending in a way that's satisfying for people. We've proven we're not going to give this up any time soon, and unless it's addressed properly they're going to lose a lot of money.

Edit: Realistic worst case scenario, they announce a Mass Effect Collection of all the games, priced at $150, with ME3 graphics, weapon system for ME1 revamped, all the DLC included on-disc, new love interests, sidequests, and squadmates. Not to mention... a new ending. It'll be called Mass Effect: Director's Cut.

and then they'll release special DLC only available for the DX.

Modifié par agathokakological, 29 mars 2012 - 10:01 .

[The Lightspeaker]

The Angry One wrote...

They announce some condescending "clarification" DLC that explains to us just why we're too stupid to understand the endings. Which we have to pay for.

This. In combination with self-congratulatory garbage about how well received it was by the critics and how they're so proud of their achievement and believe in it as "art".

Then again if that happens I'm not sure they'd make it out in one piece...

Oh well, have to keep optimistic.

[bigbade]

Casey Hudson isn't even going to be there is he? I think Mike Gamble's the top man at that show friday, and Mike has been more vocal than Casey thus far so we'll see, I think they're smart enough to know what's riding on this and won't disappoint but won't assuage completely either. They've been straddling the fence for a month now and they'll most likely continue to do this until their "content" is announced, unless they announce it at PAX (which I hope is the case).

[kingonthewall]

They will announce the patch to add the baby names to credits.

[DamonD7]

Tasering...? Would that count as a Renegade Interrupt?

[Clumsy Astronaut]

One fan will ask " Mr. Hudson, why was the ending so contrary to the themes in the past 2.9 games?"

And Casey will respond with "THIS IS ARTAAA!"
and kick the fan down a well.

Modifié par Clumsy Astronaut, 29 mars 2012 - 10:12 .

[NubXL]

They avoid all questions relating to the ending and announce numerous packs of multiplayer DLC for borderline-absurd prices.

If they do that, I'm done.

[Gnoster]

Deschi wrote...

OP, it is a gamer convention not a dark medival trial run by the inquisition. Of course they will promote their product as being something good, but with all that feedback they got, they will be honest enough and admitt that they have to give somethign back and make their game really awesome INCLUDING the end.

to be fair, nobody ever expects the inquisition, and their 2, no 3, no wait 4 secret weapons...

Anyway worst case scenario in my book regarding the ending ranges from no mention at all to the planned DLC only being clarification and not the needed total remake. Oh and announcement that the ME universe will continue only as MMO, single player campaigns will forever be cut from bioware repertoire

And to move to my (naive?) hopes for PAX:
- Announcement of New Ending DLC which total remakes the entire last 30 minutes starting from when you get hit by Harbinger's beam (fine with it being paid)
- Some update on the hopefully upcoming Mass Effect movie (...trilogy)
- Reveal trailer of Dragon Age 3

Modifié par Gnoster, 29 mars 2012 - 10:14 .

[Bob3terd]

worst case: they say they are not changing the ending and are selling clarification dlc which will "explain" it for us dullards, and then say they will kill of tali in it and force us to download it at gunpoint.

[liggy002]

Lavits75 wrote...

I wouldn't think they would do this. They would lose such a large portion of their fanbase. I wouldn't be surprised if they announced a Retake Omega DLC or one that explains the endings. To A) get the endings out of the lime light or to come up with a quick, easy answer for the retake movement. But They'd still lose a large part of their fanbase.

No, their only real course of action is to address this head on and appease the masses, either by a new ending DLC or the announcement that the Indoctrination theory is correct and there is another installment coming.. Anything else is poor decision making from a business point of view.

Exactly... it is foolish to take any other course of action.

Modifié par liggy002, 29 mars 2012 - 10:15 .

[Flextt]

8 days left. HOLD THE LINE.

[katamuro]

UrgentArchengel wrote...

The worst thing. ME dies.

ME franschise is going to die if they do that. and it will be very sad if that happens. Killing such a promise.

[liggy002]

Worst case scenario.... they do release an epilogue DLC but this time they make one in which the Illusive man actually controls the Reapers. Oh, and Harbinger is once again left out.