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[Derek Hollan]

CmnDwnWrkn wrote...

Derek, which Mass Effect character do you think most closely resembles you?

Joker (when I forget to shave, though I'm about Shepard-sized. Male, to be clear)

[Derek Hollan]

Drummernate wrote...

This question must be answered once and for all....

Where does this hidden ladder on firebase white lead to?....

It used to go to my apartment but I asked for rezoning.

[Derek Hollan]

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Ghostknife72 wrote...

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Derek, you know fornax really exists? (at least thats what ive heard )

Why do you think he shuddered?!?

Now I imagine te whole bw crew sitting there watching fornax instead of working >.<

Sorry, I was distracted...what?

[Derek Hollan]

ryanshowseason3 wrote...

Alternatively is there any hope of bringing MP weapons into SP?

I adore my cerberus harrier and I think Shepard would too.

Well, there's a long story here.  It all started when...no comment!

[Derek Hollan]

Hackulator wrote...

So, as a part of the dev team, what change do YOU think would improve multiplayer the most? I'm hoping this can get around the wall of things you can't say since I'm not really asking about what you guys might or might not be working on ;-)

More...just more

[Derek Hollan]

ryanshowseason3 wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

ryanshowseason3 wrote...

Alternatively is there any hope of bringing MP weapons into SP?

I adore my cerberus harrier and I think Shepard would too.

Well, there's a long story here.  It all started when...no comment!

Where's the sales department? Are they looking here too? Because I'm sure money could be involved. At least with my software company sales is ready to promise you a lot if you wave some wads of cash in their face!

shutupandtakemymoney.jpg

Well, when it comes to paying my wages, I am sure there is someone, somewhere who could get interested in these sorts of ideas

[Derek Hollan]

Urdnot Trex wrote...

Hey BW I had an idea with the new warp ammo IV. What I tried to make was a biotic soldier with it and spamming concussion shot (ammo effect evo 6) with a team of reavers. However, there was no boom explosion everywhere? Does warp ammo on CS not detonate biotic explosions or is there something I'm missing here with CS?

Unfortunately, no biotic explosions with warp ammo...It does, however, boost your overall damage.  Plus it is more effective against shields, barriers, and armour.

There is also a known issue with the evo 6 evolve of Concussive Shot where it is just not working.  This is being looked at, of course.  Time-wise...that's a question out of my hands

[Derek Hollan]

darkrogueninja wrote...

Thank you Bioware for the changes to the store. One question though. Do like the Turian Sentinel? Cuz that's one my current favorites with my shiny new Talon and Saber.

Turians are just so cool...Yes, I have enjoyed trying the Sentinel as well.  Given how much starting health and shields they have, they are very solid...like hitting a brick wall...a brick wall that hits back...

Tip: Never try writing graffiti on these walls

[Derek Hollan]

Mgamerz wrote...

Since we have Derek here, do power enhancements (like power amps) increase damage of items I spawn, like drones and turrets, or just powers that I throw?

It affects your drones and turrets too

Enjoy the power upgrade!

[Derek Hollan]

BjornDaDwarf wrote...

I'm guessing you guys see at least some of the build threads that float around here. Do you ever get surprised by some of the less-obvious builds that people come up with? Like the Geth Grenadier for crowd control, the endless GPSMG with an HSold or a no-Charge Vanguard.

We always intended people to experiment and find out what works best for them.  Still, I think perhaps there is some surprise but, maybe logical?

A Vanguard without charge...Novel but I can understand this, particularly in Gold matches.

You know they recruit the most crazy and suicidal for the Vanguard ranks.

[Derek Hollan]

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Ghostknife72 wrote...

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Derek, you know fornax really exists? (at least thats what ive heard )

Why do you think he shuddered?!? 

Now I imagine te whole bw crew sitting there watching fornax instead of working >.<

Sorry, I was distracted...what?

Are you more into those asari's or quarians or do you go old school batarian xP

Serious question though, did you play as a paragon or renegade ad if so what was your favorite renegade/paragon action?

I have a Shepard for both.

But my favourite line is from Noveria in Mass Effect 1.

Gianna Parasini: You can't just bludgeon your way through bureaucracy.

Shepard: I can bludgeon pretty hard.

[Derek Hollan]

Oh right...

@The Waffle Cat (Hilarious name btw)

Toss up,

Although Quarians have the hips...I think I still like Asari...

Weirdest question I've ever answered, I think

[Derek Hollan]

sliverofamoon wrote...

darkrogueninja wrote...

Thank you Bioware for the changes to the store. 

This! Since I know you are reading this thread! This to the Nth degree! I actually used $10 last night with the store, simply as a thank you for making the change! I was tickled pink with it!

Psst!  I spent money too

Thank you for your support! 

[Derek Hollan]

UEG Donkey wrote...

I don't have a question; I just wanted to say thanks for being so active with the community.

My pleasure.  You guys are great! 

[Derek Hollan]

Mevanna wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

AlienAtSystem wrote...

CmnDwnWrkn wrote...

We need an official Derek Hollan Q&A session

You're looking at it.

Although I am thankful for this thread and Derek Hollan answering so fast and so much, I must ask: "Why is Bioware commenting overall so few on the forums?"

Fear and dread.

Honestly, though, everyone IS really busy and rarely get a chance to get into big discussions about one issue or another.  They DO read as much as they can about their particular department issues though.  So you are being heard even if it seems to take a long time for them to be able to address or even view an issue.

And some are genuinely shy...Did you know if you turn on the lights in the programmer room they skitter for cover?

So... what changed to make you so much more active lately? 

That isn't just me, right? There seems to be a lot more Bioware team activity on the forums now...

Admittedly, many are cautious to the point of concern that they will be received the wrong way or taken out of context.  While very skilled at their jobs, some are not as comfortable with public venues.  It took me months before I became "comfortable" with the idea before I began getting my feet wet, as it were.  It could just be my perception though.  I can't speak for everyone, of course.

[Derek Hollan]

darkrogueninja wrote...

One more question Derek. Do you prefer fighting with close range classes, long range classes, or both?

Oh, yes!  Both!

As long as I'm spec'd right, of course.  I try to get too close with my Quarian engineer.

[Derek Hollan]

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Oh right...

@The Waffle Cat (Hilarious name btw)

Toss up,

Although Quarians have the hips...I think I still like Asari...

Weirdest question I've ever answered, I think

Haha nothing is weird on bsn

Im into batarians, thought you were a batarian lover as well:crying:

I like t that you find my name funny, I often have that in random lobbies that people spell that name and such

Why do I feel like I took your question out of context?

I do love the Batarian lines of dialogue.

"With pleasure!" and such

[Derek Hollan]

darkrogueninja wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

The Waffle Cat wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Oh right...

@The Waffle Cat (Hilarious name btw)

Toss up,

Although Quarians have the hips...I think I still like Asari...

Weirdest question I've ever answered, I think

Haha nothing is weird on bsn

Im into batarians, thought you were a batarian lover as well:crying:

I like t that you find my name funny, I often have that in random lobbies that people spell that name and such

Why do I feel like I took your question out of context?

I do love the Batarian lines of dialogue.

"With pleasure!" and such

I love reviving someone as a Krogan, because my Krogan says "stop whining":P
Sums up my feelings for reviving people sometimes:happy:

Haha! Yes!

And revive a Vorcha: "I'm Alive!"

[Derek Hollan]

Mevanna wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Mevanna wrote...

So... what changed to make you so much more active lately? 

That isn't just me, right? There seems to be a lot more Bioware team activity on the forums now...

Admittedly, many are cautious to the point of concern that they will be received the wrong way or taken out of context.  While very skilled at their jobs, some are not as comfortable with public venues.  It took me months before I became "comfortable" with the idea before I began getting my feet wet, as it were.  It could just be my perception though.  I can't speak for everyone, of course.

Thanks for that. Feels like it helped a lot. People will happily rage against a faceless company, and will rage even more loudly if they feel it's not getting them anywhere, but when there's actual people to talk to... suddenly everyone starts being civil. It certainly makes for a nice change.

I understand and I think you are right.  I know if people saw the anguish here in the office when a particular bug or glitch falls through the preverbial cracks you would see we feel your pain.

Being QA it hurts even moreso.

[Derek Hollan]

Hackulator wrote...

How much more painful do you think this thread would be for you if it was in the SP forums (The SP is one of my favorite games ever but not everyone agrees lol)?

Admittedly, I have spent most of my QA time with multi-player but I have much sympathy for my QA brothers and sisters on SP.

I know that doesn't really answer your question.  I'm just sayin'.

[Derek Hollan]

ryanshowseason3 wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Mevanna wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Mevanna wrote...

So... what changed to make you so much more active lately? 

That isn't just me, right? There seems to be a lot more Bioware team activity on the forums now...

Admittedly, many are cautious to the point of concern that they will be received the wrong way or taken out of context.  While very skilled at their jobs, some are not as comfortable with public venues.  It took me months before I became "comfortable" with the idea before I began getting my feet wet, as it were.  It could just be my perception though.  I can't speak for everyone, of course.

Thanks for that. Feels like it helped a lot. People will happily rage against a faceless company, and will rage even more loudly if they feel it's not getting them anywhere, but when there's actual people to talk to... suddenly everyone starts being civil. It certainly makes for a nice change.

I understand and I think you are right.  I know if people saw the anguish here in the office when a particular bug or glitch falls through the preverbial cracks you would see we feel your pain.

Being QA it hurts even moreso.

I know exactly what you mean. I'm more or less in a position where bugs tend to effect the thousands of customers we have, but then moreso the safety issues that open up to our customer's customers when things don't work. It can feel terrible!

Just remember that no one is dying though if you make a mistake! .... Well outside the game I mean.

One reason I am thankful I am retired from the military (not much room for error there).

[Derek Hollan]

AlienAtSystem wrote...

Another useless question that popped up in my mind. A lot of you Bioware folks seem to use characteristic smileys at the end of your post. Does that limit the number of Bioware employees allowed on the forums to the number of smileys? 

It's like hexadecimal signatures.

My successor will have to use

[Derek Hollan]

AlienAtSystem wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

It's like hexadecimal signatures.

My successor will have to use

And who is the poor soul who has to use ?   

I could be wrong but I think it's one of our Producers

ZING!

[Derek Hollan]

Hey Folks,

I was away for the Canada Day long weekend.  Let's see if I can respond to the posts I was away for here.

Hmm...

P51Mus7ang: Thanks man!  We really do appreciate it when you, the fans, appreciate the effort we put forth.

MajorBlazkowicz:  Turians and their makeup...Good question.  While I am an advocate for people looking their best on the battle field, I really can't say one way or the other as to whether or not this is something that will be changed.  (It is not a simple hotfix and would require a patch, unfortunately).  Still, Turians and lipstick...I guess a guy / gal can dream.

Drummernate:  One of my favourite games outside of Mass Effect.  Dragon Age.  Admittedly, back when I joined the team I was excited about the prospect of working with either title.  Outside of BioWare, I've enjoyed the Assassin's Creed  and Splinter Cell series of games.  Stealth gameplay...What can I say?

Krozuhsky:  My Origin ID is gold-engraved with a neon border...in my mind.  At this stage, that's the only place I can have my GT unique

Leisure Muffin: I think I've been zinged.   But as far as weapon choices, sometimes the weapon taken along in out gold matches are only to augment the damage output from powers / grenades / abilities.  Plenty of play styles.

Juice Tin:  Hmm, extra Harriers?  Is there such a thing?

Variasaber:  Human or Turian Sentinel.  I have rocked with them once in a while

MintyTadpole:  Jimmy Hoffa.  As soon as you find him, let me know.  I could use one too

ParanoidDrone:  One of the most annoying bugs we experienced was where you would lose any ability to reload your weapon if you performed a custom action the same time you tried to pick up ammo at a crate.  Another one was when you'd lose any targetting capability after dying and being revived.  You couldn't select anything including fallen comrades or objectives.  There were many, many others but those really stand out in my mind.

PaperAlien:  More ammo consumables...well, let's just say we... [this block removed for NDA purposes] ...and that's why pigs don't fly today.  I hope that clears it up

Jason Ralph:  Some gameplay types are enormous undertakings and would require a huge number of resources.  Some moreso than others, of course. Unfortunately, that's all I can really say here.

Thanks for the interroga...questions / responses

[Derek Hollan]

darkrogueninja wrote...

Derek, I have a few questions
1. I dont have a Krogan Battlemaster yet , but I've heard Rage on the class is bugged. Is this likely to be fixed anytime soon?
2. I think it would be cool to have ex-cerberus characters in the rumored earth DLC. Do you think it would be cool to play as a phantom with a sword as a heavy melee?

1. This is being investigated.

2. Yes, I personally think this would be cool.