99 réponses à ce sujet

[visionazzery]

Han Shot First wrote...

EC.


If there had never been a controversy over the ending, it is likely Bioware would be working on SP DLC right now that did not have anything to do with the ending. All of that has been put on the backburner.

That being said, I also expect less SP DLC for ME3 than we got for ME2. Ending controversy aside, the addition of multiplayer all but guarantees that there will be less SP DLC. Why spend a lot of time and resources crafting SP DLC when you can churn out MP DLC mappacks on the cheap and get a lot more for your investment? An increased focus on multiplayer makes better business sense. It sucks however for those of us who like Mass Effect for the single player game.

Why do some people have this ridiculous mentality that in our multiplayer gaming obsessed overdrive culture that just cos a game features multiplayer it is a substitute for quality and quantity in singleplayer dlc? Why should one be sacrificed at the expense of the other? Is it not common sense for BIOWARE, EA and other gaming companies that did an initial singleplayer franchise to make this their DOMINANT focus? NO EXCUSES this time BIOWARE!

Mplayer is and always will be regarded by the core purist loyal fans like myself as a past time an add-on not part of the mass effect experience where, at its core for 3/4 of the game franchises life out of 1,2,3 it been singleplayer?

There is NO feasible, rational JUST CAUSE for Bioware to release 'less dlc for singleplayer because of mplayer' if anything there reason to DOUBLE the amount of sp dlc comapred to that released in me2 why? because the cash cow that is mplayer for EA and related companies , means they get more money pumped into that meaning they have a bigger financial war chest- combined with the record setting profits courtesy of Mass effect 3 surpassing Mass Effect 2 in no of units sold worldwide so where is there any feasible argument against realeasing at least as much sp dlc as there was in me2?

To the OP the issues you raise are PRECISELY what I been campaigning relentlessly hard about to get BIOWARES attention. Faith in the Mass effect splayer hinges on the EC DLC- the fact that it come to that simply raises more questions than answers more confusion in the gaming community and less convincing assurances that singleplayer will be as they say 'treated as core and central to the ME series and ME 3 experience!" i think i spk on behalf of vast majority of fans when i say we just want BIOWARE's words to translate into action.

As for MP i do love it but it simply does not compare to the foundation essence of the ME series it is singleplayer it really simple BIOWARe just do it for us your core singleplayer fans no ifs no buts JUST DO IT!! and do it soon:)

[Dusen]

Sergeant Dre wrote...
EC is part of Damage Control.

EA is stupid but that won't try to cash in so soon. I say they will wait up to five months before they start charging us again

EDIT: They said we would get EC in June

When did they ever say this?

[darthnick427]

Retake Omega was probably close to done when they Started the EC stuff. I'd expect Retake Omega tot come out a month or 2 after the extended ending. The Extended ending will probably come out mid July or early August. If it does come out in June I'd be shocked

[Sidney]

I though June was the date given as well, I'm not digging about for the proof but just what stuck in my mind.

The delay because of the EC likely will kill not Omega (the first DLC) but if they had plans for say 3 expansions the third one is likely now toast just because of the timelines getting pushed out.

[Selene Moonsong]

I have not heard of a specific month as to when the EC will be released. All I have heard from BioWare is that it will be out this summer.

[Daiyus]

I'm happy waiting for the EC before getting more SP content. Heck, I'm still working through ME1 on my new character. It'll be a while before I get back to ME3 SP. What I do hope is that the EC includes all the weapons that have been added to multiplayer into single player. The code is already there, just has to be transferred (modest have already done it!).

[taggen86]

I think that the main reason behind the lack of sp-dlc so far is that it takes a lot of thought and resources for casey etc to fill the plot-holes and provide closure in the current endings. Myself, I would much have prefered to play the (epic) reclaim omega dlc right now instead. So all u that have spent months of complaining about the ending schould NOT complain about the lack of sp-dlc, it is because of YOU that we have not had any dlc yet.

I also think people underestimate the multiplayer in ME3: I have spent hundreds of hours in it and I think it is a fantastic adition to the game in every way. Heck, I think it is one of the best multiplayer modes I have ever played.

Modifié par taggen86, 11 juin 2012 - 01:02 .

[Rhalle]

Sorry. It's me again. Why the idea that the SP DLC isn't finished already? It's surely been finished for six months or more. The only reason Bioware isn't trying to sell it is because of the fan reaction to the shoddiness of ME3 generally and, of course, because of the ending.

If they had tried to sell SP DLC a few months back, fans would have been up in arms (more than they were already) and BW would have lost all that money they planned to make when they cut the DLC from the game in the first place.

The only reason they care at all about the EC is because of the DLC just sitting in the stable that they need to sell to meet their quotas for the EA overlords. 

So, ironically, the "EC" is just another tool that will be designed from the ground-up to get the chumps to buy more stuff.

Modifié par Rhalle, 11 juin 2012 - 01:59 .

[Nanuzsh]

WHAT THE HELL BIOWARE?

Dragon Age:Legacy came out by July 26.

That was a substantial storybased DLC. Nearly 1 gb it had all the voice actors and animation done.

Dragon Age 2 was released in march 18th

Mass Effect 3 was released in March 6th. Its mid-way June and still nothing about the extended cut.

[spirosz]

Nanuzsh wrote...

WHAT THE HELL BIOWARE?

Dragon Age:Legacy came out by July 26.

That was a substantial storybased DLC. Nearly 1 gb it had all the voice actors and animation done.

Dragon Age 2 was released in march 18th

Mass Effect 3 was released in March 6th. Its mid-way June and still nothing about the extended cut.

So, you'd rather them rush it out, make the fan feedback worse than it already is?  

I'd rather the game come out during this summer with the EC included, except it wouldn't of been called EC - it just would of been the ending, not the mess we got.  

Modifié par spiros9110, 11 juin 2012 - 06:11 .

[i IIVIIorpheus]

taggen86 wrote...

I think that the main reason behind the lack of sp-dlc so far is that it takes a lot of thought and resources for casey etc to fill the plot-holes and provide closure in the current endings. Myself, I would much have prefered to play the (epic) reclaim omega dlc right now instead. So all u that have spent months of complaining about the ending schould NOT complain about the lack of sp-dlc, it is because of YOU that we have not had any dlc yet.

I also think people underestimate the multiplayer in ME3: I have spent hundreds of hours in it and I think it is a fantastic adition to the game in every way. Heck, I think it is one of the best multiplayer modes I have ever played.

Again pro enders, stop blaming LEGITMATE criticisms of that ridiculous ending  and the game on consumers.  Bioware created this mess.  SP DLC is being delayed because of THEM....

Modifié par i IIVIIorpheus, 11 juin 2012 - 06:31 .

[MsKlaussen]

Erixxxx wrote...

All other SP DLC got delayed. And you know why? Because people whined and complained and wanted something different. So yeah, it's the community's own fault we haven't been to Omega(please?!) yet.

So what the community should have done was simply handed over their money, and then tittered and giggled ceaselessly like schoolchildren offering up a million thank yous for whatever they got as if it were the best thing they'd ever had?

I wonder where the true bottom is for conformity. Like what is the absolute least you can give someone for their money and still have them acting like you did them a favor by accepting their payment. Like I wonder if instead of the game DVD in the box, what if all that was in there was a vial of bat guano. I bet I'd still have to write a response like this to someone.

smh

Modifié par MsKlaussen, 11 juin 2012 - 06:23 .

[abaris]

i IIVIIorpheus wrote...


Again pro enders, stop blaming LEGITMATE criticisms of that ridiculous ending  and the game on consumers.  Bioware created it.  SP DLC is being delayed because of THEM....

And because they obviously don't see that much of an economic opportunity in shooting out any SP DLC at the moment. That wouldn't happen if it was just a few whiners as has been said. Obviously they don't feel there are enough buyers before the EC is released. And, in all probability, the reception the EC receives will ultimately decide over future DLCs.

Modifié par abaris, 11 juin 2012 - 06:25 .

[Shepard108278]

Dav3VsTh3World wrote...

They delayed all the DLC single player missions they had planned out some they had already been working on because a bunch of whiny fanboys didn't get they ending they wanted and had to spoil it for everyone else who didn't have a problem with the ending

GG guys thanks for ruining my work holidays.

I tend to agree.

[Yakko77]

RAF1940 wrote...

They're probably focusing on the EC, because it's success (or lack of) will likely affect just how many people will be purchasing their SP DLC.

Pretty much the case for me.

[OMTING52601]

BW said SP DLC was delayed to focus on EC, and regardless whether one wants it or not, MP DLC will be the majority of DLC for the game. It already is. I mean there have already been what, three new map packs released as well as new characters/classes, right? Or is it more? (And despite what I've seen claimed the sales numbers for ME 3 have NOT yet surpassed ME 2. The game SHIPPED 3.5 million units - that's product on shelves. According to the only non-industry based sales information the general public has access to(VG Chartz) ME 3 has sold just over 2.25 million copies world wide. I will fully admit VG Chartz isn't always accurate, but it is the only place one can get sales numbers if one doesn't work in PR or the vg business.)

I digress, point being there is still more MP DLC coming out. I don't imagine that there will be four, full fledged SP DLC for the game, let alone more than that number. MP DLC is easier to create and implement and the profit margin is also higher, though with lower sales and the majority of the core buyer being SP focused, those profits may still not be as effectively actualized as they might have been had original game reception and sales been better/higher. Of course, FWIW, YMMV.

Modifié par OMTING52601, 11 juin 2012 - 06:44 .

[abaris]

OMTING52601 wrote...

MP DLC is easier to create and implement and the profit margin is also higher, though with lower sales and the majority of the core buyer being SP focused, those profits may still not be as effectively actualized as they might have been had original game reception and sales been better/higher. Of course, FWIW, YMMV.

Exactly, with the microtransactions it's a money printing machine. And a sure sign of me and Bioware parting ways.

Not getting a dramatic fit and saying I won't buy any future Bioware games, but it seems rather unlikely that any future game might peek my interest with the new direction they're taking.

[0ts0]

Non-existent if we count out Javik DLC. Oh wait, that was a part of the game already, but rEApers cut it out. It'ls all about MP, hence ME3s release on Wii U.

[DDG4005]

As it has already been stated we will see singleplayer DLCs after the release of the Extended Cut.  I don't think Mike Gamble would have adviced that we hang onto our copies of ME3 for nothing.  We all need to be patient and have faith the the Extended Cut will clarify the ending in a satisfying way.  Mass Effect 3 is still a cash-cow for BioWare and I don't think they would abandon it so soon.

Modifié par DDG3595, 11 juin 2012 - 07:22 .

[abaris]

DDG3595 wrote...

Mass Effect 3 is still a cash-cow for BioWare and I don't think they would abandon it so soon.

Without judging - MP is - as long as it lasts. And they will milk that cow, EC or not, because from the point where they are standing, it's the much better deal.

[Shepard108278]

abaris wrote...

DDG3595 wrote...

Mass Effect 3 is still a cash-cow for BioWare and I don't think they would abandon it so soon.

Without judging - MP is - as long as it lasts. And they will milk that cow, EC or not, because from the point where they are standing, it's the much better deal.

They won't abandon the single player side of it. They are simply putting those plans on hold for the EC.

[Hathur]

the only i wonder about is the fact this extended cut thing is taking many many months to put together... and bioware themselves have already said it will have zero gameplay, it's basically an extended cutscene at the end of the game... perhaps 5 minutes in length? 10 minutes maybe? (10 sounds unlikely)... thats a heck of a long time to put together a few minutes of extra story at the end.

makes me wonder how long it would be before we saw any single player content dlc after that - new missions i mean.

though frankly i can't say i'm interested in more content personally... considering how the story ends i don't see the point in it.. in me2 it made sense since shepard could continue her story even after the game ended... not the case in me3... though i guess it could add to replay value maybe, who knows.

[Ravenmyste]

not till after EC

[Arcadian Legend]

I honestly dunno. They are either

A: Wrestling time to work on it in between other things,
B: Lazing around in regards to the EC or
C: Making it the most epic 5-30 minutes of cutscenes ever.

But yeah, nothing till after EC s done.

Modifié par Arcadian Legend, 12 juin 2012 - 12:06 .

[andrew252]

its still a wee bit unnerving that it seems there shelling out multiplayer dlc once a week